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Race Results
31" DOT Class:
1) Grant Hoxie
2) Kyle Walkowski
SF) Kyle Stagger
SF) Mikey Wells
32-35"" DOT Class:
1) Tim Leonard
2) Greg Kish
SF) Tim heiges
SF)
36" Up DOT Class:
1) Joe Mannion
2) Craig Jeski
SF) Tad Dowker
SF) Tom Anthony
ANY TIRE Class:
1) Charlie Willes
2) Joe Mannion
SF) Patrick Buck
SF) Andy Villemure
March 31-April 1, 2012
*photos courtesy of www.davidbajema.com
Griztek Auto Appearance & Offroad and Shanty Creek Resorts are proud to bring the action back to the ski slopes at the 2012 Schuss Mountain Snow Challenge. The SMSC is the only event you get side by side, heads up racing. It's the only place racers get 5 tire classes in which to compete. And, it's the only event like this anywhere in North America!
The links below direct to all the details for the 2012 event. If there are any questions not answered, please email SnowChallenge@GriztekUSA.com
What is the SMSC?
Hotel Info
General Rules and Information [back]
- Two Day event. Saturday March 31, Sunday April 1.
- 1st round DOUBLE ELIMINATION. Racers losing in the 1st round will shuffle back into a losers round for another chance to advance. Winners from 1st round will advance but wait for the losers bracket to complete.
- Single elimination after 1st round.
- Only one(1) driver per vehicle. No multiple driver vehicles allowed
- 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)
- Multiple TIRE CLASS entries are allowed. An entry fee must be paid for each tire class entered.
- Registrants must have a valid drivers license.
- Competitors will only register for that days racing events. Register Saturday for Saturday racing, Sunday for Sunday racing.
- Drivers age 17 and under can NOT sign the release form and MUST have a parent present if competing.
- 1st and 2nd place winners in each class receive $$MONEY$$ and placement trophy. 3rd and 4th place finishers will receive trophies.
- Lane choice will again be determined by the Random-Wheel-of-Lane-Choice. Drivers can spin the wheel or have it spun by one of the track officials
Vehicle Class [by tire] [back]
- DOT tires only.
- 31" & Down "Stock" class , 32" - 35" DOT Tire class, and 36" & Up DOT Tire class
- 31" & Down "Stock" class: Limited to vehicles running a "stock engine block and displacement." This is gauged by the number of cylinders, not CID. This means a vehicle must be running the same manufacturer block ( i.e. CJ7 having AMC block) and will be limited to engine cylinder count that were available from the factory. Example: Wranglers, S-series trucks are limited to 6 cyl. No V8s. This rule applies ONLY to the 31" & Down Stock class.
- 31" & Down Stock Class vehicles must also have some sort of muffler installed in their exhaust. Free flow and "glass pack" style mufflers are acceptable.
- Tire size is determined by sidewall markings, not actual measurements.
- Metric tire sizes are considered as follows : 245 - 265 = 31" class. 285 - 315 = 32" - 35" class. Odd metric sizes will be physically measured.
- Grooved tires are allowed as long as they were originally DOT approved tires.
- No aftermarket forced induction or Nitrous allowed in DOT classes.
- Vehicles CAN NOT tire up. It is not allowed to run 33" tires in the 36" & Up class. Tires under the vehicle must match the class being raced in.
Special Vehicle Classes
- Two classes: ANY-TIRE and SuperModified
- ANY-TIRE class : No aftermarket forced induction or nitrous. Any modifications, tuning, lift kits, tire size and style(including non DOT tires) are allowed
- SuperModified : Alcohol, nitrous, blower, or any other kind of aftermarket forced air induction means you MUST be entered into this class. Non - DOT tires allowed. Pretty much anything goes.
Entry Fees / Admission [back]
- Competition vehicles : $25.00/vehicle/class. *Includes drivers spectator fee . Drivers will no longer pay the separate spectator fee.
- Spectator entry fee : $5.00/person ( $7.00 day of event. $2.00 off voucher / coupon available HERE. Print the page for as many as you need)
- $10.00 weekend pass available. Good for entry to Saturday and Sunday races.
- All spectators and drivers will receive a lift ticket style tag that must be worn and visible for the duration of the event.
Schedule / Itinerary [back]
Saturday
- 36" & Up DOT class, ANY - TIRE class
- 7:00 am - 11:00 am : Ivan's Lodge @ Schuss Mtn. serves up a breakfast buffet. $10.00
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am : Gates open, registration and tech begins.
- 10:30 am : Drivers meeting and general announcements. Racing to begin immediately following.
- 36" & Up class begin racing on the ski slope "Good Knight."
- Short intermission after 36" class concludes, then the ANY - TIRE class begins racing.
- Early evening : Trophies, awards, raffle prizes will be presented in the Ivan's Lodge after racing concludes. Scott Gardner with Northern DJ Connection will be spinning the tunes.
Sunday
- 31" & Down "Stock" Class, 32" - 35" DOT class, SuperModified class
- 7:00 am - 11:00 am : Ivan's Lodge @ Schuss Mtn. serves up a breakfast buffet. $10.00
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am : Gates open, registration and tech begins.
- 10:30 am : Drivers meeting and general announcements. Racing to begin immediately following.
- 31" & Down "Stock" class begin racing on the ski slope "Mellow Yellow."
- Short intermission after 31" class concludes, then the 32" - 35" DOT class begins racing on "Good Knight".
- After the 32" - 35" class concludes there will be another short intermission. Equipment will be moved over and readied for the SuperModified class to run/complete on "The Face."
- Early evening : Trophies, awards, raffle prizes will be presented in the Ivan's Lodge after racing concludes.
- 2012 Schuss Mtn Snow Challenge concludes
The 2012 Schuss Mtn Snow Challenge would not be possible without the help from these great businesses and organizations.
Interested in hillside advertising? Would you like to promote your business with a vendor spot? Email SnowChallenge@Griztekusa.com for advertising and vendor spot info and rates.
What's new for the 2012 SMSC? [back]
- The big news is that the SuperMod class will be racing up the face of one of Northern Michigan's steepest ski slopes simply known as "The Face" [ It's actually named "Kingdom Come" but know one ever refers to it by that name. No one knows why . . . . ]
- There will again be some slight "adjustments" to the race course in an attempt to keep racing interesting and racers on their toes.
- The Excaliber monster ride truck will be on hand providing rides for everyone. Thanks go out to Elliot Miller from Midwest Monster Truck Events for working with us to be a part of the Schuss Mountain Snow Challenge. Prices will be $5.00 - $10.00
Safety Requirements [back]
- DOT / SNELL helmet requied to be worn during racing.
- Vehicles must have restraining devices ( i.e. seatbelts, multi point harnesses )
- Battery hold down strap. No bungee cords
* Information is subject to change without notice
Downloads [back]
- SMSC 2012 Flier ------------------------
- SMSC 2012 Rules ----------------------
- SMSC 2012 Registration Form ----
