Safety Requirements
  • DOT/SNELL helmet required during comp.
  • Vehicle must have restraining devices(i.e. seatbelts, point harness)
  • Battery hold down.  NO BUNGEE CORDS.
Schuss Mnt. Snow Challenge
Sat/Sun April 3-4, 2010
Shanty Creek Resorts and
Griztek Auto Appearance & Offroad
are proud to once again announce
the return of side by side hill climb
racing on the snow at the 2010 Schuss Mtn. Snow Challenge!

With support from the Williamsburg Welfare Wheelers, Real Rock 95.5/105.1, the National Guard of Grayling, AMO Outdoor Services, Swift Audio of Elk Rapids, All Automotive, Heiges Performance,
Gaylord Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inner Air Lock, this year's event will be even better.

Last year's event was a great success and a whole lot of fun for everyone who came!  Over $850 was donated to the Disabled American Veterans.

Proceeds from this year's event will be donated to the Disabled American Veterans and the Family Readiness Group of N. Mich.  The DAV  provides services to help our veterans, past and present.  The Family Readiness Group aids families of deployed soldiers right here in MI.

There are some key changes to this years event.  Please take the time to read through all the general info and rules as well as class designation.  Print off a Registration form to fill out before hand and bring to registration the morning of to speed up entry.

*information subject to change without notice

Vehicle Classes [by tire]
  • 31" and down - "stock class" **
  • 32" - 35"
  • 36" and up
  • Must run DOT tires.
  • Size determined by sidewall markings, not physical measurements.
  • Most vehicles will fit into one of these three categories
  • Vehicles may NOT tire up: can't run 33" tires in the 36" up class.  Tires being run MUST match the class.

*We've already been receiving questions regarding tire cutting/grooving.  This will be allowed in these classes as long as the tire is DOT approved. 
** "Stock class" is defined in the changes section.
Special Vehicle Classes
  • Two classes available: Diesel and SuperModified. 
  • Pretty much anything goes in these two classes.
  • Diesel- Any modifications, tuning, lift kits, propane injection, twin turbo, ect.... allowed.  If it runs on diesel, you go here.  No tire classes for diesel powered rigs.
  • SuperModified- If you are running alcohol, nitrous, or any kind of aftermarket forced air induction system(supercharger, turbo charger) you MUST be entered into this class. 
  • Non-DOT tires allowed.  If you chose to run NON DOT tires on your vehicle, regardless of what it is, you will be placed in the SuperModified class.

General Information/Rules
  • Side by side racing up the face of Good Knight @ Schuss Mnt.
  • Single elimination except for 1st round.
  • Only ONE(1) driver per vehicle.  No multiple driver vehicles allowed.
  • Multiple VEHICLE  entries will be allowed, but each vehicle MUST be registered in different classes. (You may not run two different vehicles in the same class unless the second vehicle is entered with a seperate driver.)
  • Multiple TIRE CLASS entries will also be allowed.  An entry fee must be paid for each tire class in which you wish to run the same vehicle.
  • Registrants must have a VALID drivers license.

Changes for the 2010 SMSC
Major changes are happening for the 2010 S.M.S.C.  They are as follows:
  • Two day event.  Saturday, April 3 and Sunday April 4, 2010

  • Saturday will be for the 31" and down Stock and the SuperModified classes.  This change is to allow the SuperMod class to have a fresh hill to run(same hill as last year.)  The 31" and down class will be running on a seperate hill from the rest of the participants.

  • Sunday, the 32"-35", Diesel, and 36" and up tire classes will be run.  Trucks will compete on the same hill as last year.  We will be retaining "the turn" since it seemed to work out so well last year.

  • 1st round will now be DOUBLE ELIMINATION.  Everyone that loses in the 1st round will be shuffled back into a losers round for a second chance to advance.  Winners from the 1st round will advance but wait for the losers bracket to complete.  This change lets everyone run the hill at least twice.

  • The 31" and down "Stock Class" will now be limited to vehicles running a "stock engine displacement."* This will be gaged by the number of cylinders, not CID.  What this means is vehicles will be limited to engine cylinder counts that were available from the factory.  For example, Wrangler YJ/TJ, as well as vehicles like the GM S-Series, will be limited to 6 cyl.  NO V8s!  This rule applies ONLY to the 31" and down class

  • 1st and 2nd place winners in each class will be winning             $$ MONEY $$!  Amounts will be anounced at a later date.  3rd and 4th place(semi finals) will receive their registration entry fee.
PDF files to download:

Entry Fees / Admission
  • Vehicle registration into competition: $20/vehicle
  • Spectator entry fee: $5/head for spectators AND drivers.($7.00 day of event.  $2.00 off voucher/coupon available HERE.  Print the page for as many as you need.)
  • Weekend passes are available. $10 good for entry on Saturday and Sunday.  Pre orders(2 day pass ONLY) can be placed by contacting Shelly Doucette(contact info to follow)
  • All spectators and competitors will be receiving a lift ticket style tag that must be worn in a visible location for the duration of the event.  2 day passes will indicate such and should be used for entry on both days.