IMPORTANT DRIVER INFORMATION!

2008 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SNOWMOBILE DERBY

ALL OVAL & SNO-CROSS ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY
JANUARY 9, 2008
ALL VINTAGE ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY
JANUARY 2, 2008

$10.00 per class for insurance has already been added.
Drivers need to sign in by 5:00 pm the night before they race.
Excluding the Friday night races you can sign in by noon on Friday

OVAL, SNO-CROSS & VINTAGE
Race Number’s! This is very important. It will be done on a first come first serve basis. When you enter on line you will type in your number. If it takes the number you are in. If it kick’s you back you will have to add a letter or change your number and try again. This is the only way that we can keep Bib numbers from all the different organizations from having the same number on the track. Remember if you down load the PDF files and Fax or send them in we will enter your number and if it is taken we will have to assign a new number for you! (So it is in your best interest to enter on line.) Each class will have its own numbers.
Use our online entry page to enter all races. Oval, Sno-Cross and Vintage, www.derbytrack.com  We do have PDF forms that you can down load and fill out and return to the Derby office.  All oval and sno-cross entries must be received and paid by Wednesday, January 9th by 5:00 pm.  All vintage entries must be received and paid by Wednesday, January 2nd by 5:00 pm.
All late entries will be charged an additional $50.00 per driver.  There will be no exception to this rule.  Please read the 2008 schedule and make your plans accordingly.  We want everyone to be able to race so make sure you get your entries in on time.  Don’t forget to enter any classes that you are eligible for.  Friday night will be completely separate classes with qualifying specifically for Friday night (with separate pay outs and awards).

When sending in entries, do not send to your organization. If sending in entries make checks payable to: Eagle River Derby Track. No entry will be considered if it is not fully completed with all information and paid for in full by deadline.  No entry willbe accepted without Social Security number.  (Engine and chassis numbers can be supplied at check in.) 
Each registered driver will receive a pit pass for himself and one for a crew person (excluding Kitty Kat and 120's).  Additional pit passes can be purchased in registration for $55.00 each.  Pit passes are valid for gate admission to the spectator area.  You must be 14 years of age or older to be in the pits.  All minors must have a signed release on file in the registration office.  If you are a junior rider or 120/300/Kitty Kat racer under the age of 14, you must have your parent or guardian with you at all times.
Pit passes will ONLY be issued from the Derby Registration Office.  The pit passes are numbered and coded to the authorizing driver.  If a pit pass is found that has been cut or otherwise tampered with, it will be confiscated, and the driver, under whose name the pass was issued, will be disqualified from further racing.  We do not like to be this rigid, but the consequences to our ability to buy insurance depend on the strict enforcement of having signed waivers, in our records.  ATV and pit bikes! Do not cross Highway 45 to the west and stay off Pleasure Island Road across from the school. You will get a ticket.  All ATV and pit bikes must be removed from paddock immediately after dropping off race equipment.
USSA and The American Snowmobile Competition are co-sanctioning organizations at the 2007 Derby.  All OSRF, SCM, USSA, WSA Pro-Ice, Eastern Pro Tour, MIRA and any other ISR recognized organization memberships will also be honored at the Derby. 
NEW for the 2008 Top Ten Ring Presentation
(This is a mandatory presentation if you make the top ten)
The Top Ten Ring Presentation will be moved from the Derby Hot Seats Saturday evening, January 19th, to an Open House at the new Wild Eagle Lodge, just north of the Derby Track.  Focus of the evening will be a tribute to Sgt. Tyler Joseph Kritz and an acknowledgement of the sacrifice of this young man, one of Eagle River’s own.  Sgt. Kritz, an Eagle River native, lost his life June 3, 2007 on his second tour of duty in Iraq.  This will be about a one hour program in which the top ten qualifiers are introduced, say a few words and receive their Top Ten ring.  This ceremony has been a well attended part of the champion’s race weekend.  Ted Otto, the legendary U.S.S.A. flagman will be on hand to conduct this Derby ritual with help from Bobby Unser.  Special note: Ted Otto has announced his retirement.  The Derby will be the last snowmobile race that Ted will flag.  Fans can take advantage of this final chance to see and talk with Ted.

A donation toward the establishing of a memorial for Sgt. Kritz would be appreciated at the door.
Amsoil is providing a buffet of “heavy” hors d’oeuvres for all who attend.

Trophies & Awards for Derby weekend: All trophies (awarded 1st-3rd), jackets (presented by Cold Wave) , helmets (presented by Z1R Helmets) and checkered flags presented to every class winner).  After official results, awards for all winners of Thursday, Friday and Saturday races must be picked up at the mobile office at the south gate between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm each day. Please do not come before 3:00pm.

All Derby weekend Sunday class winners must pick up awards at the Awards Banquet at the Eagle River Inn, Highway 70 West. (120’s & 300’s) excluded.  Bar will open by 4:00 pm.  Banquet will start at 5:30 pm; awards ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm sharp and last about two hours.Please come and talk to your sponsors and the sponsors of the Derby and give them the recognition they deserve for helping us bring this great race to you. 
All Friday Night Classes: There will only be First place trophies awarded. Drivers will also be awarded a 2007 Derby jacket (presented by COLD WAVE) and a helmet (presented by Z1R Helmets) and a checkered flag .Every class winner will have an on track presentation.
Trophies, jackets, helmets and flags will not be mailed or shipped.  Checks will be mailed out the week after the Derby. 
Parking space in our driver area is limited.  To insure that no unauthorized vehicles are in here, we will tow any vehicles that do not have their DRIVER PARKING hanger displayed on rear view mirror.  You will get your parking pass from a Derby representative in the parking area. 

SNO-CROSS RACERS:  You will see that there is only one entry form this year with the Friday Night Thunder Classes on it.  Don’t forget to enter any classes that you are eligible for.  You have the same parking area and pit area as last year.  It is at the north end of the Derby Track.
SNO-CROSS RIDERS:  Sport riders can enter semi-pro classes and semi-pro riders can enter pro classes.  Pro riders cannot drop down.  Semi-pro riders cannot drop down.

Sno-Cross Practice: (Dates to be determined)we are offering a real race track, grooming, snow making and the same caliber riding that you come to expect at the World Championship Snowmobile Derby.  The cost is $95.00 a day per driver for your first day and $75.00 a day after that.  Call for more information 715-479-4424.  Teams:  If you would like to rent the track for a private session contact Todd at 715-479-4424. 

OVAL RACERS:  You will see that there is only one entry form with the Friday Night Thunder classes on it.  Don’t forget to enter any classes that you are eligible for.
MANDITORY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVERS MEETING!
Beginning this year 2008 there will be a mandatory drivers meeting for all drivers entered in the World Championship. The meeting will be held in the lower south hot seats (same place as the ring presentation was last year) on Wednesday night Jan 17th 7:00pm sharp! The meeting will be conducted by the Derby Track staff and USSA Officials will be in attendance. The meeting is mandatory for all drivers and it is recommended that each driver bring a crew member. Failure to attend this meeting will result in a no show for Thursday morning’s time trails.
Again this Year $25,000 Up For Grabs
Millennium Technologies & V-Force Reed Valve Systems 2008 Oval Challenge
Races to be held at Beausejour, Manitoba; Plymouth, Wisconsin; Eagle River, Wisconsin; Valcourt, Quebec.

• Millennium Technologies and V-Force Reed Valve Systems are back on board.  With The $15,000 from these two great sponsors and the $10,000 that the   four racetrack promoters are going to put up, we think this will be another super year!
• All four racetrack promoters will put up $2,500 for the race at their track.
• This will be paid out in separate checks from any other purses.
• The classes will be the Pro Stock 600 and Pro Champ.
• The pay out for the Pro Stock 600 will be 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd 200.
• The pay out for Pro Champ will be 1st 750 2nd $500 3rd $250.
• At the end of the fourth race high points will be tallied up and the top three     in each class will divvy up $15,000.
• That pay out will be Pro Stock 600 1st $3,000 2nd $2,500 3rd $1,000.
• Pro Champ 1st $4,000 2nd $3,000 3rd $1,500.
• The point system will be 10 points 1st 9 points 2nd 8 points 3rd 7 points 4th 6 points 5th 5 points 6th 4 points 7th 3 points 8th 2 points 9th 1 point 10th.   
• Points will only be tallied on the class finals.
• Participant must run all four races to qualify.
• Participant must have both sponsors’ logos on the hood of the sled.
• The pay out will be at the winners associations year end banquet. 

• OVAL RIDERS:  Sport riders can enter semi-pro classes and semi- pro riders can enter pro classes.  Pro riders cannot drop down.  Semi-pro riders cannot drop down.

ALL VINTAGE RACER information is listed below:
All vintage entries must be received by January 2, 2008.  The Vintage World Championship will run Sunday January 13th at 3:00 pm Sharp.
Vintage Trophies & Awards: All trophies (awarded 1st – 3rd for money classes and 1st -5th for trophy classes), jackets (presented by Cold Wave)  and a checkered flag to every class winner). 
Trophies and jackets will not be mailed or shipped.  Checks will be mailed out the week after the Derby. 

All Vintage rules can be found at ISR Vintage Rules. Top ten vintage World Championship qualifier jackets (presented by Cold Wave) will be awarded at the completion of racing Saturday night January 12th in the Derby Expo Hall at the last lap Saloon.  All awards for all finals will be Sunday, January 13th, around 4:30 pm in the Derby Expo Hall at the Last Lap Saloon. 
Vintage Pit Passes:  Each driver will receive one pit pass and one for their mechanic (at no charge).  Additional pit passes can be purchased at registration for $25.00 each. No one will be admitted into the pits without a pit pass.  You must be 14 years of age or older to be in the pits.  All minors must have a signed release on file in the registration office.  Pit passes are also good for general admission to the Derby grounds.