GRZ_Conquest

What is the GRZ Dirt Conquest?

Thanks to never ending requests to race UTVs at the Schuss Mountain Snow Challenge, a need to accommodate the side x side crowd was evident. Enter the GRZ Conquest Series. Created specifically for the growing UTV market, the series pits drivers and their machines against each other in a head-to-head semi obstacle drag race. The courses are designed to challenge drivers, be exciting to both watch and race, and create opportunity for all drivers. That means the fastest vehicle won't always win. Driver skill will play a part in who ends up in the winners circle. And a little luck! Once more, leave the attitudes and need for serious racing at home and come have FUN!

General Rules and Info

Vehicles

All race vehicles must be a recognized UTV class vehicle with side by side seating across the front driver's area.

Front seating must be capable of accommodating two(2) occupants side by side. No single seaters.

Drivers only, no passengers.

Vehicles will be classified by manufacturer's labeling. [Example: Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000. Actual engine displacement is 951cc. You race the 1000+ class. Period, no whining. ]

Must have functioning seat belts or harnesses.

Event

Saturday event

No outside coolers or beverages allowed

No pets allowed

General public/spectators are NOT allowed in the pit area

Outside standing room only, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring a lawn chairs

Multiple VEHICLE entries are allowed, but each vehicle must be registered in different classes. (You can not race two different vehicles in the same class unless the second vehicle in entered with a separate driver)

Registrants must have a valid drivers license.

Drivers must be of age 18 and older.

1st and 2nd place winners in each class receive $$MONEY$$ and placement trophy. 3rd and 4th place finishers will receive trophies.

Tech/Safety Inspection

Racing Format

Racing will be head to head, side by side up "The Shoot" ski slope. The course will contain a step-up jump, chicane, and a double jump. The double will be set at a reasonable distance and built so it can be rolled over(if you're wearing a skirt during the race) if you don't want to try to clear the gap. Other details are as follows:

First round is DOUBLE ELIMINATION. Non-winners and winners will be separated into 2 groups. Non-winners go into a second chance round to advance and continue racing. Winners sit out that round.

Single elimination after the first round.

Again, no passengers

Drivers MUST be 18 years or older

No minors are allowed in the pit areas during racing. All non competitor Crew pass holders will be required to move to a designated viewing area near the starting line.

* * * Drivers/competitors are not required to know the information below. This is presented for understanding, not required memorization.

Because the GRZ Conquest Series is a heads up, run what you brung, just-have-fun-racing style meant for pure enjoyment(so all you serious racers out there lets not nit-pick this to death.....) with minimal rules/bracket concerns, we will be using a hat draw to determine order during final rounds. The main focus of this is to avoid going into the semi final rounds with an odd number of trucks. What happens will be determined by how many UTVs are still racing toward the end of the class. Every effort was taken to assure no one received a "free ride" into the Semi Finals. Drivers will always have to race and win to get into the Semi Final round. It is broken down as follows:

- 10 Trucks remain: 10 drivers draw from the hat, 4 tiles say "RACE". Those drivers drawing the "RACE" tiles will race for the 7th and 8th positions to make it to the Semi Final round with the left over 6.

- 9 Trucks remain: 9 drivers draw from the hat, 2 tiles will have "RACE" written on them. The 2 drivers drawing the "RACE" tiles will go head to head and race to win the 8th spot. Winner continues and simple single elimination continues from there.

- 8 Trucks remain: Obvious, no action. 8 leads to a 4 truck Semi-Finals.

- 7 Trucks remain: 7 drivers draw from the hat, 2 tiles will have "RACE" written on them. Those 2 drivers will go head to head and race for a BYE into the final 4. The loser in that race will file back in with the remaining 5(making 6 trucks race), leaving 3 winners to join the BYE winner for a 4 truck semi.

- 6 Trucks remain: All 6 drivers race. 3 winners will advance to the Semi Final round. The 3 LOSERS will draw from the hat, two will race for the 4th position.

This set up is meant to be simple and straight forward. It isn't any sanctioning body's rules or professional by any means. This is the format we use. PERIOD! It's meant to keep things moving along during the main body of racing, yet allows the event to slow down as each class nears end. At this point in racing many need time to cool off anyhow, and allows the staff to prepare for the final rounds. So, just like so many other parts of the event . . . JUST HAVE FUN WITH IT!

Vehicle Classes

7 Classes. Described as follows. All drivers must be 18 years or older.

Farm/Utility - This class is open to all engine sizes and models not considered a sport UTV. Rhino, Ranger, Wolverine, Teryx, ect.

Powder Puff - For 2015 the Powder Puff class will be an open, run what you brung format for the ladies. Depending on response and results the class will be evaluated for refinement.

Sport Models

RZRs, Mavericks, Wildcats, and other performance oriented models. These classes will allow minor modifications such as exhaust and pipes, aftermarket tires, suspension mods. NO turbos, Nitrous. big bore kits, engine swaps.

800 Class - Sport models up to 800cc

900 Class - Sport models up to 900cc. This class will allow smaller displacement vehicles to run. You want to pit your Wildcat 700 against a RZR 900 . . . bring it!

1000+ Class - Sport models over 1000cc. This is for 1000 class vehicles and larger only.

Open Class - All sport models, all engine sizes

Unlimited Class - Big Bores, Turbos(factory or aftermarket), Nitrous, engine swaps of any kind. Anything goes. Note: you do not HAVE to have a turbo or aftermarket add ons to run this class. Bone stock Maverik 1000? Run it!

For 2015 we have not included any tire restrictions. Bolt on your favorite rinds and go with it.

Tech/Safety

No alcohol allowed in the pits

No drinking allowed by participants during the event

All participants must wear a DOT/SNELL approved helmet

Seat belts or harnesses must be functioning and worn

No passengers, drivers only during competition

Admission and Registration Fees

Spectators

Adult spectator admission is $10/person

Children under 12, seniors, and military(with proper ID) $5/person

General public/spectators are NOT allowed into the pit area.

Competitors

Pre-registration is appreciated. But, due to the location change registrations will be taken day of the event

A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to submit your pre-registration. That $10 is applied to entry fees for classes.

$25 for each class. Keep in mind your $10 deposit is applied here making the fees $25 across the board when you arrive

Payment upon arrival is only taken in CASH, not accepting credit or debit.

Competition entry fees include one Crew pass per day. Up to three additional passes may be purchased at the cost of $15/day each. You MUST collect and pay for all Crew passes when you're checking during tech. This is the ONLY time you will be able to purchase them.

All competitors must be 18 years or older

No minors are allowed in the pit areas during racing. All non competitor Crew pass holders will be required to move to a designated viewing area near the starting line.

Only competitors, their vehicles and trailers, and ticketed crew will be allowed into the bottom parking lot/ pit area. No extra vehicles will be allowed to park. Plan accordingly.

There will be security officers in the pits at all times. They will be responsible for monitoring activities throughout the area and enforcing the "No Alcohol" rule. If ANYONE is found with alcohol in the pits, your event passes/tags will be taken and you will be removed from the property IMMEDIATELY. If you are a driver caught with or "smelling" of alcohol the officers will assess the situation and take appropriate actions, at the very least resulting in the forfeiture of race privileges and entry fees. The possibility of being turned over to local law enforcement is highly probable.

Registration:

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Competitors need to print a hard copy of a registration form below to bring with them. Click on the PDF file below to download. It is a live form that can be filled in on your computer before printing the hard copy.

Hotel Info

Hotel Info

Have a questions? Email us at Conquest@Griztekusa.com