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2026 RACE DATES - UPDATES!



JUNE

June 14 Caldwell Tx Summer Sunday Fun Day

June 4,11,18 Jackpot Thursdays Caldwell, TX-BBR Approved

June 24 Summer Nights Party Jackpot Hempstead Tx -BBR Pending!


July

BOOM BOOM CELEBRATION

July 24, 25, 26 Waller County Fairgrounds Hempstead Tx-BBR APPROVED!

July 1 & 7 Summer Nights Party Jackpots Hempstead Tx-BBR Pending!

July 9,16 Jackpot Thursdays Caldwell Tx-BBR Approved!


AUGUST 

August 2,  Caldwell Tx Summer Sunday Fun Day-BBR Pending

August 13,20,27 Jackpot Thursdays Caldwell, Tx BBR Pending

August 23, Caldwell, Tx Summer Sunday Fun Day- BBR Pending

August 28,29,30 Summer Sunset Hempstead Tx Sat 29 already BBR Approved! Fri/Sun Pending


September 

September 3,10 Jackpot Thursdays Caldwell Tx-BBR Pending

September 26 & 27 Rock N Roll Classic South Texas-Uvalde TX - BBR APPROVED!


October

JUST KICKIN CANS-CERS  A$$ MONTH

October 10 Williamson County Expo Center Taylor, Texas-BBR Approved!

October 31 End of Fall Classic-Caldwell Texas-BBR Approved

October 1,15,22 Jackpot Thursdays Caldwell Tx-BBR Pending


November

10th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING CLASSIC

November 27, 28, 29-Uvalde County Fairplex-Uvalde TX -BBR Approved!

November 5,12-Road To Christmas Series-Caldwell Tx-BBR Pending


DECEMBER

December 10, 17 Road To Christmas Series-Caldwell, Tx- BBR Pending


TEJAS RODEO JACKPOTS-BULVERDE TEXAS  Future Dates TBA $1000 Added

Future Dates TBA!

Tejas Rodeo Races-Bulverde, Texas

$1000 Added to the open with 100 Runners!

$500 with under 100 Runners!


Classes

4D/5D Open $65

3D/4D Youth $55

3D/4D Adult & Senior $50

3D High Stakes Full Sec $100

4D Fathers Day Class ON June 21 Only! $25ef D Winners receive Steak House Money!!

**Any Class with less than 8 runners will pay out on Rodeo Straight Pay


Reg Exbs $6 each

Off Fee $15 App Entries

Off Fee $20 On Site Entries


Schedule 

11am Reg. Exbs

Race 2pm

June 21 Only-

Father's Day Class 2pm

Open will Start at 3pm


HOW TO DRAW OUT OF A RACE & REFUNDS

Racer MUST submit a Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • email, text, messenger or phone calls are not accepted for draw outs

ENTRY REFUNDS

  • 100% of Entry Fees & Exhibitions are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted BEFORE the Race Draw Post on the Rodeo Results App 
  • 75% of Entry Fees Only are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted AFTER the Draw Has Posted on the Rodeo Results App & before race day.
  • NO REFUNDS FOR ANY ENTRIES ON RACE DAY
  • NO REFUNDS IF NO FORM IS SUBMITTED
  • NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
  • RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTERING CORRECTLY ON THE APP OR ON SITE-INCORRECT ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO ALL POLICIES!
  • All eligible refunds will be first issued to the original credit card used for payment.
  • Other refund methods may be used where appropriate or necessary.

NON-REFUNDABLES

  • Daily Office/Administrative Fees
  • Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions-if cancelled after the Draw has posted
  • No Show Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions
  • Missed Exhibitions-If you miss them you will not be refunded or moved to another/later page

MISSED RUNS

  • If you miss your run "for any reason" there is "No Refund".
  • You may pay another entry fee and be put in the next available slot OR at the end.
  • It is the Racer's Responsibility to know start times, draw numbers & skips for all sessions.

Hybrid D Pay Break

Pay Out-Variable 


GFR "SUMMER RODEO RUN" Series-Celebrating the LOVE OF RODEO! June 11, 18,   July 9, 16,   August 13,20,27  POINT BUCKLE SERIES BBR APPROVED!

"Summer Rodeo Run" Series

Buddy & Edile Lightsey Arena

Hyw 36-Rodeo Drive

Caldwell Texas

June 11, 18

July 9, 16

August 13,20,17


BUCKLE POINT SERIES! Must attend 3 of 7 races for prizes!

Open & Youth Barrels Champion Buckles

Open & Youth Res. Champion Prizes$250 Added to Open

Free Videos with entry!

Any Entries with the horse listed as "ghosting" (meaning rider choose to not list name-this is an option) will not be eligible or points or prizes!

Classes

Open $60

Youth $50

Ghost Ride $30

Trainer Time $25

Reg. Exbs A$6

Off Fee pre-enter on App $15

Off Fee On Site A$20

No Credit Card fees on pre-entries


NEW SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER!!!

Trainer Time 8am-11am

Barrel Session I  11:30am

Reg. Exbs 6pm

Barrel Session II 8:30pm



HOW TO DRAW OUT OF A RACE & REFUNDS

Racer MUST submit a Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • email, text, messenger or phone calls are not accepted for draw outs

ENTRY REFUNDS

  • 100% of Entry Fees & Exhibitions are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted BEFORE the Race Draw Post on the Rodeo Results App 
  • 75% of Entry Fees Only are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted AFTER the Draw Has Posted on the Rodeo Results App & before race day.
  • NO REFUNDS FOR ANY ENTRIES ON RACE DAY
  • NO CARRY OVERS TO ANOTHER RACE DAY
  • NO REFUNDS IF NO FORM IS SUBMITTED
  • NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
  • RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTERING CORRECTLY ON THE APP OR ON SITE-INCORRECT ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO ALL POLICIES!
  • All eligible refunds will be first issued to the original credit card used for payment.
  • Other refund methods may be used where appropriate or necessary.

NON-REFUNDABLES

  • Daily Office/Administrative Fees
  • Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions-if cancelled after the Draw has posted
  • No Show Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions
  • Missed Exhibitions-If you miss them you will not be refunded or moved to another/later page

MISSED RUNS

  • If you miss your run "for any reason" there is "No Refund".
  • You may pay another entry fee and be put in the next available slot OR at the end.
  • It is the Racer's Responsibility to know start times, draw numbers & skips for all sessions.

Hybrid D Pay Break

Pay Out-Variable 


GFR "SUMMER SUNDAY FUN DAYS" 3 events! Straights, Poles, Reg. Barrels!

Summer Sunday Fun Day Races

Buddy & Edile Lightsey Arena

Hwy 36-Rodeo Drive

Caldwell Texas

June 14

August 2, 23


$500 Added to open/ $1000 Added w/125+runs

Free Videos with entry!

Classes

Open $65

3D/4D Youth $55 (40 runners for 4D)

3D Straight Barrels $30 

3D Poles $40

Ghost Ride $35

All Exbs $6

Off Fee pre-enter on App $15

Off Fee On Site $20

No Credit Card fees on pre-entries


SCHEDULE

8am Barrel Exbs

9am 4D Barrel Session I (limited)

11:30am Straight Barrel Exbs

12pm 3D Straight Barrel Class

12:3opm Pole Exbs

1pm 3D Pole Class

3pm Barrel Exbs

5pm 4D Barrel Session II



HOW TO DRAW OUT OF A RACE & REFUNDS

Racer MUST submit a Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • email, text, messenger or phone calls are not accepted for draw outs

ENTRY REFUNDS

  • 100% of Entry Fees & Exhibitions are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted BEFORE the Race Draw Post on the Rodeo Results App 
  • 75% of Entry Fees Only are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted AFTER the Draw Has Posted on the Rodeo Results App & before race day.
  • NO REFUNDS FOR ANY ENTRIES ON RACE DAY 
  • NO CARRY OVERS TO ANOTHER RACE DAY
  • NO REFUNDS IF NO FORM IS SUBMITTED
  • NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
  • RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTERING CORRECTLY ON THE APP OR ON SITE-INCORRECT ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO ALL POLICIES!
  • All eligible refunds will be first issued to the original credit card used for payment.
  • Other refund methods may be used where appropriate or necessary.

NON-REFUNDABLES

  • Daily Office/Administrative Fees
  • Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions-if cancelled after the Draw has posted
  • No Show Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions
  • Missed Exhibitions-If you miss them you will not be refunded or moved to another/later page

MISSED RUNS

  • If you miss your run "for any reason" there is "No Refund".
  • You may pay another entry fee and be put in the next available slot OR at the end.
  • It is the Racer's Responsibility to know start times, draw numbers & skips for all sessions.

Hybrid D Pay Break

Pay Out-Variable 


GFR Summer Nights Party-Waller County Fairgrounds-Hempstead Tx June 24, July 1, July 7 $1000 Added to Open! BBR Pending!

Summer Nights Party-Hempstead Tx BBR Pending!

 $1000 Added w/1oo Runners

Free Videos with entry!

Classes

Open $65

3D Youth $50

Ghost Ride $35

All Exbs $6

Off Fee pre-enter on App $15

Off Fee On Site $20

No Credit Card fees on pre-entries


SCHEDULE

5pm Exbs

8pm Race


HOW TO DRAW OUT OF A RACE & REFUNDS

Racer MUST submit a Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • email, text, messenger or phone calls are not accepted for draw outs

ENTRY REFUNDS

  • 100% of Entry Fees & Exhibitions are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted BEFORE the Race Draw Post on the Rodeo Results App 
  • 75% of Entry Fees Only are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted AFTER the Draw Has Posted on the Rodeo Results App & before race day.
  • NO REFUNDS FOR ANY ENTRIES ON RACE DAY 
  • NO CARRY OVERS TO ANOTHER RACE DAY
  • NO REFUNDS IF NO FORM IS SUBMITTED
  • NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
  • RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTERING CORRECTLY ON THE APP OR ON SITE-INCORRECT ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO ALL POLICIES!
  • All eligible refunds will be first issued to the original credit card used for payment.
  • Other refund methods may be used where appropriate or necessary.

NON-REFUNDABLES

  • Daily Office/Administrative Fees
  • Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions-if cancelled after the Draw has posted
  • No Show Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions
  • Missed Exhibitions-If you miss them you will not be refunded or moved to another/later page

MISSED RUNS

  • If you miss your run "for any reason" there is "No Refund".
  • You may pay another entry fee and be put in the next available slot OR at the end.
  • It is the Racer's Responsibility to know start times, draw numbers & skips for all sessions.

Hybrid D Pay Break

Pay Out-Variable 


"2026 BOOM BOOM CELEBRATION COMING SOON! July 24,25,26, Waller Country Fairgrounds Hempstead Texas! BBR APPROVED! $7500 TOTAL ADDED! 35 Boom Boom Buckles!

2026 Boom Boom Celebration

July 24,25,26, 2026

Waller County Fair Grounds

21899 FM 359 Hempstead, Tx


PRE ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON JULY 1, 2026 on the RODEO RESULTS APP.

You can also always enter on site.


STALLS/RV RESERVATIONS WILL OPEN JULY 1, 2026

CALL AMANDA (979) 575-1509 To Reserve


$7500 Total Added 

$1000 Friday Red Race

$3000 Saturday White Race

$3000 Sunday Blue Race

$250 Open Avg

$250 Youth Avg

**Wear The Race Color Each Day**

Best Dressed Prizes

Fast Drag Prizes

Leadline Prizes


FREE VIDEO OF ALL RUNS  BY TEXAS REAL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY!


35 BOOM BOOM BUCKLE SPONSORS!

Viagen Pets & Equine Open & Youth Average Buckle Sponsor

Snow Ranch Open & Youth Saturday Buckle Sponsor

LJB Perfomance Works Horse Services 250th Slot Pot Buckle Sponsor

Wendy Cline Properties 3D PeeWee Saturday Buckle Sponsor

Quick Pro Panels/Mandi Jo Fox 3D Adult Buckle Sponsor

 IQ Car Wash Brenham Tx Senior Saturday Buckle Sponsor 

Dream Fast Media Best Dressed Buckle Sponsor!

Leadline/Assist Class Prize Sponsor NEEDED!


CLASSES/SCHEDULE-NEW UNIQUE SCHEDULE!

FRIDAY RED RACE

4D OPEN $65ef

4D Youth $50 18 & Under

Leadline/Assist $10 After Session I & II Only (may not be in another class.)-Limited

10am Barrel Session I

7pm Barrel Session II

10pm Barrel Session III

8am, 4pm, 6pm, 9pm Exbs


SATURDAY WHITE RACE-BUCKLE DAY!

5D Open $75ef

5D Open Avg $50ef

3D 250th Birthday Slot Pot $250ef 

5D Youth $50ef (18& Under)

5D Youth Avg $50ef (18 & Under)

**Avgerage on Sat/Sun Runs**

3D Pee Wee $50ef (9 & Under)

3D Adult $50ef (must be in open, 19-29)

3D Senior $50ef (must be in open, 50+)

Leadline/Assist $10ef 10yrs & Under(may not be in another class)-After Barrel Session I, II, III Only-Limited

8am Barrel Session I

11am Barrel Session II

6pm Barrel Session III

9pm Barrel Session IV

7am, 10am, 5pm, 8pm EXBS


SUNDAY BLUE RACE

5D Open $75ef

5D Youth $50ef 18 & Under

3D PeeWee $50ef 9 & Under

3D Adult $50ef must be in open, 19-49

3D Senior $50ef must be in open, 50+

8am EXBS

9am Barrel Race

No Lead Line Today


HOW TO DRAW OUT OF A RACE & REFUNDS

Racer MUST submit a Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • email, text, messenger or phone calls are not accepted for draw outs

ENTRY REFUNDS

  • 100% of Entry Fees & Exhibitions are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted BEFORE the Race Draw Post on the Rodeo Results App  DRAW WILL POST THURSDAY JULY 23 by 12pm NOON!
  • 75% of Entry Fees Only are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted AFTER the Draw Has Posted on the Rodeo Results App & before 1st race day.
  • NO REFUNDS FOR ANY ENTRIES ON RACE DAY
  • NO REFUNDS IF NO FORM IS SUBMITTED
  • NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
  • RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTERING CORRECTLY ON THE APP OR ON SITE-INCORRECT ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO ALL POLICIES & FEES!
  • All eligible refunds will be first issued to the original credit card used for payment.
  • Other refund methods may be used where appropriate or necessary.

NON-REFUNDABLES

  • Daily Office/Administrative Fees
  • Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions-if cancelled after the Draw has posted
  • No Show Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions
  • Missed Exhibitions-If you miss them you will not be refunded or moved to another/later page

MISSED RUNS

  • If you miss your run "for any reason" there is "No Refund".
  • You may pay another entry fee and be put in the next available slot OR at the end.
  • It is the Racer's Responsibility to know start times, draw numbers & skips for all sessions.

Hybrid D Pay Break

Pay Out-Variable 


GFR Rock N Roll Classic-Uvalde County Fairplex-Uvalde Texas September 26 & 27 $2400 Total Added Aggregate Buckles to Open/Youth 18U & 8U PeeWee!  Details Coming!

September 26 & 27, 2026

Uvalde County Fairplex

215 Veterans Lane

Uvalde, Tx 78801


$2400 Total Added To Open/$1200 Each Day

Aggregate Buckles to Open/Youth 18U & PeeWee 8U based on Sat/Sun Runs


PRE ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON September 1 on the RODEO RESULTS APP.

You can also always enter on site.


STALLS/RV RESERVATIONS WILL OPEN Sept 1, 2026 INFO COMING!

FREE VIDEO OF ALL RUNS  BY TEXAS REAL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY INCLUDED WITH ENTRY


SHEDULE: COMING

HOW TO DRAW OUT OF A RACE & REFUNDS

Racer MUST submit a Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • email, text, messenger or phone calls are not accepted for draw outs

ENTRY REFUNDS

  • 100% of Entry Fees & Exhibitions are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted BEFORE the Race Draw Post on the Rodeo Results App  DRAW WILL POST THURSDAY JULY 23 by 12pm NOON!
  • 75% of Entry Fees Only are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted AFTER the Draw Has Posted on the Rodeo Results App & before 1st race day.
  • NO REFUNDS FOR ANY ENTRIES ON RACE DAY
  • NO REFUNDS IF NO FORM IS SUBMITTED
  • NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
  • RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTERING CORRECTLY ON THE APP OR ON SITE-INCORRECT ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO ALL POLICIES & FEES!
  • All eligible refunds will be first issued to the original credit card used for payment.
  • Other refund methods may be used where appropriate or necessary.

NON-REFUNDABLES

  • Daily Office/Administrative Fees
  • Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions-if cancelled after the Draw has posted
  • No Show Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions
  • Missed Exhibitions-If you miss them you will not be refunded or moved to another/later page

MISSED RUNS

  • If you miss your run "for any reason" there is "No Refund".
  • You may pay another entry fee and be put in the next available slot OR at the end.
  • It is the Racer's Responsibility to know start times, draw numbers & skips for all sessions.

Hybrid D Pay Break

Pay Out-Variable 


TRAINER TIME CALENDAR-2026 UPDATES!

Trainer Time is for working any age horse on the pattern. Trainer Time IS NOT AN OPEN ARENA RIDE TIME. 

Pre-enter on the Rodeo Results App Under Exhibitions OR Walk UP-but don't wait until the end to walk up as it get very busy!


TRAINER TIME DATES 

No Individual Exhibitions available during Trainer Time. 

June 18 Caldwell Tx 8am- 11am

July 9 & 16 Caldwell Tx 8am-11am

August 13,20,27 Caldwell 8am-11am


Only paid Trainer Time riders may attend and use the Arena & Warm Up Areas of any Facility

All Riders must submit a waiver at gofastraces.com/forms or sign waiver on site.

No pop up barrels/equipment in the Warm Up Area or outside arena.

Take Turn Format, barrels on the stakes, times available, music, staff at alley way managing flow.

Fees may vary per location and date


 HOW TO ENTER A RACE & HOW TO CHANGE or ADD TO AN ENTRY

HOW TO ENTER


THE RODEO RESULTS APP IS WHERE YOU ENTER

  • The app is FREE to download to your phone from the App Store on your phone
  • Each Racer must create a profile/account on the app to enter races-no matter the age
  • Rider is responsible for entering the correct race and correct Classes on the App!
  • Need Help with the app Contact: support@rodeoresults.com or text Rodeo Results at: 512-964-4540

RACERS MAY ALWAYS ENTER ON SITE /DAY OF RACE

  • You can enter Day Of Race either on the Rodeo Results App(if available on race day)
  • OR On Site in the Entry Office 

ADMIN & PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES

  • On App Entry Office Fee is $15/Rider/Day
  • On Site/Day of Race Entry Office Fee is $20/Rider/Day
  • There is a "payment processing" fee  for all Credit Cards On Site
  • We do not accept checks

HOW TO MAKE AN ENTRY CHANGE OR ADDITION

Submit a Change Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • drop down menu will give options
  • text, email, messenger or phone calls not accepted for additions or changes

ALLOWED CHANGES 

  • Fees will only be charged once the preliminary Draw has posted OR a Session has closed
  • Adding to entry after Draw Is Posted Via change for OR on site $5/Class or Incentive Added!
  • Horse change/substitutions -FREE
  • Session Change $30
  • Rider Change  $30

CHANGES NOT ALLOWED

  • Horse & Rider Change (meaning the rider changes and the horse changes) in any class is considered a draw out subject to draw out policies.
  • Draw spots may not be moved, sold, given away or traded.

EXHIBITION POLICIES/FORMAT - 2026 UPDATES

EXHIBITION POLICY

  • Every Rider MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM either on the Rodeo Results App or On Site 
  • Daily Office/Administrative Fee Applies to Exhibitions
  • Riders Name Must be on the Official Exhibition List
  • Exhibitions & Exb Sessions are managed by a GFR Crew Member who will instruct you on our format
  • Exhibition Sessions are a "take turn" format to work the pattern-NOT open arena time
  • Regular Exhibitions are by 30 minute page increments.
  • If you miss your exhibitions on the page you reserved WE WILL NOT ADD YOU TO A LATER PAGE!
  • No Refunds on missed exhibitions or cancelled exhibitions
  • For an Unlimited Exhibition Session do not show up near the end of the session and then complain you did not have enough time! 
  • Time management is the racer’s responsibility!

RACE FORMAT POLICIES - 2026 UPDATES!

RACE FORMAT POLICIES

  • Go Fast Races reserves the right to scratch any rider that cannot get their horse in the arena, for any reason, within a reasonable amount of time. If this occurs there are no refunds.
  • BE READY FOR YOUR RUN! DO NOT COME FROM THE BACK 40-You may be scratched!
  • 3 Calls is ALL YOU GET!  Announcer's Decision is final. 
  • Draw Numbers may not be sold/ transferred/swapped or given away!
  • No Videos from Alley or Holding Pen 
  • No Spectators Allowed on Announcer stand.
  • GFR Barrel Setters/Crew Members MAY NOT Video for Racers!
  • A Contestant may have ONE ADULT RIDER ASSISTANT- either on a horse or on foot to assist them in the alley. 
  • Rider Assistant must pick up Rider Assist Wristband & Sign a Waiver in the Entry Office!
  • Rider Assistants may help Racer start their run in the alley but MUST completely exit the alley once racer goes!
  • NO WHIPPING of horses from the ground! You will be asked to leave!
  • A contestant will receive a no time for lack of forward motion, a broken pattern or a knocked down barrel.
  • Forward motion -you may not stop, backup or circle after breaking the mouth of the alley! Racer is responsible for knowing where the mouth of the alley is!
  • Announcer's Decision is final on Forward Motion Violation.
  • If you run out of order during the race for any reason you will receive a no time with no refund.
  • There are No Refunds if you miss your posted draw run FOR ANY REASON !
  • No Re-Runs or refunds are issued for tack failure that occurs prior to a run or during a run.
  • Missed Runs may purchase another entry fee and be placed at the bottom of the draw or next available number.
  • If there is a timer failure, a re-run option will be offered or entry fee refund
  • GFR Does not do Buy Backs
  • You may purchase a Ghost Run and run again in the race if you need or want to correct your horse in the real race environment. Ghost Runs are not put in the pay out.
  • Do not leave children/minors unattended.
  • No bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, segways, hoover boards of any kind, running or playing in or near the Arena, Warm Up areas, Holding Pen or in an enclosed Entry Office! 
  • NO DOGS in entry office! Dogs MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIME AT ALL FACILITIES 
  • GFR reserves the right to remove any competitor, guest of competitors or spectators if deemed necessary for non-compliance of any policies/rules or safety concerns.
  • GFR is not responsible for any damage to your hat, helmet, tack or any other item that comes off of you or your horse in the warm-up area, alley or arena!

WARM UP AREA SAFETY POLICIES - 2026 UPDATES!

The Following are for Enhanced Safety

Please Respect !

Our Goal: “To Teach Better Safety Not Preach”

  • Only Racers/Riders with paid entries or exhibitions may enter the warm-up area during race time.
  • Some GFR Races will require you have a "race wristband" which is available upon check in at the entry office. 
  • Rider of any age that is not in control of their horse will be asked to leave.
  • Warm Up Area on Race Day is not a “training area” or "socializing area"
  • NO Pop-Up Barrels or other equipment allowed in warm-up area.
  • NO Ponying, Lunging or Rolling of horses in warm-up area during races
  • Minimal Cell Phone Use is recommended.  Go outside for long conversations!
  • NO Smoking in the warm-up area or anywhere in the facility
  • NO tying up of horses to panels inside OR outside the warm-up area.
  •  Tied Horses will be moved at owner’s expense! 
  • Horse owners we recommend putting an appropriate tail ribbon on your horse for safety.
  • -Red Ribbon indicates Kicker/Aggressive/Moody
  • -Yellow Ribbon indicates Stallion
  • -Green Ribbon indicates very young or green horse-little experience
  • NO TOLERANCE POLICY for inappropriate behavior. You will be removed/DQ
  • Please go to Entry Office for help with any situation you are concerned about!
  • If inclement weather occurs, we will announce any adjustments.
  • GFR reserves the right to alter or change any of the above at any time if necessary to provide a safer environment as well as a great experience.

Questions Contact: mitzi@gofastraces.com

ALLEY & HOLDING PEN POLICIES

HOLDING PEN RULES (If there is a holding pen at facility)

  • The entrance/exit to the holding pen areas may be monitored.
  • The Monitor may ask to see your wrist band (when required) upon entering holding pen area.
  • The next 5 racers must be in the holding pen ready to run by the time the tractor stops for your drag
  • We move fast and you will be scratched after 3 reasonable calls
  • We will monitor traffic in the holding areas and if it gets over crowded our monitor will ask anyone that is not in the next 10 runs to please exit 

 HOT ZONE-THE ALLEY

  • NO ONE IN ALLEY DURING REGULAR DRAGS
  • NO VIDEOS FROM THE ALLEY, ARENA OR HOLDING PEN 
  • ONLY CURRENT RACER SHOULD EVER BE IN THE ALLEY
  • RACER ASSISTANT ALLOWED (only 1 per racer/must have wristband & be 18 or older) - -MAY HELP start the run --May NOT go beyond mouth of alley - -MUST COMPLETELY GET OUT of the alley once runner goes (does not apply to Leadline runners)
  • DO NOT STOP IN THE ALLEY TO UN-CINCH OR TAKE BOOTS OFF AFTER A RUN

DRAW OUT & REFUND POLICIES - 2026 UPDATES!

HOW TO DRAW OUT OF A RACE

Racer MUST submit a Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes

  • email, text, messenger or phone calls are not accepted for draw outs

ENTRY REFUNDS

  • 100% of Entry Fees & Exhibitions are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted BEFORE the Race Draw Post on the Rodeo Results App 
  • 75% of Entry Fees Only are refundable IF Draw Out Form is submitted AFTER the Draw Has Posted on the Rodeo Results App & before race day.
  • NO REFUNDS ON RACE DAY FOR ANY ENTRIES
  • NO REFUNDS IF NO FORM IS SUBMITTED
  • NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS
  • RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENTERING CORRECTLY ON THE APP OR ON SITE-INCORRECT ENTRIES ARE SUBJECT TO ALL POLICIES!

All eligible refunds will be first issued to the original credit card used for payment  Other refund methods may be used where appropriate or necessary.

NON-REFUNDABLES

  • Daily Office/Administrative Fees
  • Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions-if cancelled after the Draw has posted
  • No Show Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions
  • Missed Exhibitions-If you miss them you will not be refunded or moved to another/later page

Missed Runs

  • If you miss your run "for any reason" there is "No Refund".
  • You may pay another entry fee and be put in the next available slot OR at the end.
  • It is the Racer's Responsibility to know start times, draw numbers & skips for all sessions.

RACER & HORSE REQUIRED FORMS

RACER FORMS

No Paper Forms, Pictures of Forms or Scanned Documents accepted

  • ALL Racer forms must be completed online at gofastraces.com/forms 
  • Forms should be submitted prior to any race.
  • Forms only need to be submitted ONCE PER YEAR OR resubmitted if legal name or address changes.
  • A Waiver is required to receive winnings & required of everyone on foot or horseback entering the arena, outside warm up arena, covered warm up area, holding pens or alley for any reason!
  • IRS W-9 Form-required to receive winnings even if racer is a minor and prior to event.
  • If you submit incorrect information on your W-9 you can be fined up to $290 plus penalties by the IRS and subject to pay any fines/cost that Go Fast Races may incur due to an incorrectly submitted W-9. Please understand it is important that you properly fill out your W-9 with your legal name (as issued by the Social Security Administration) and provide your correct SSN# OR if you are a business you may provide your EIN #(employer identification number) as issued by the IRS.
  • All winnings will be issued to the Racer in the Racer's Name if by check
  • Checks are mailed to the address ON THE W-9-make sure it is correct! We DO NOT reissue checks! 
  • No check payments will be issued in a business name.
  • Direct Deposits may be issued to a parent's account for a minor age rider OR to a designated business account with corresponding W-9 with racer's name and proper EIN#.
  • If Racer resides in another country then a W8-BEN must be submitted. Contact: mitzi@gofastraces.com
  • Forms must be submitted within 10 days from last race day or winnings will be forfeited

HORSE FORMS

  • A Current Negative EIA (Coggins) must be provided upon check in or made available at any time upon request for each horse on the facility premises.
  • Out of State Horses must be prepared to present a certified Health Certificate issued no earlier than 30 days (standard certificate) prior to event or submit an EECV( extended equine certificate of veterinary inspection) For more information on equine health inspection certificates contact your veterinary OR visit https://www.globalvetlink.com/eecvi/
  • We reserve the right to have any horse removed from the facility if there is cause to be concerned for safety of said horse or any other horses/person affected by horse in question.

HOW WE PAY OUT WINNINGS - 2026 UPDATES!

 PAY OUT IS NOT ON SITE.

  • Direct Deposit (free) is the safest and fastest way to get your winnings 95% of our racers now use Direct Deposit
  • Fill Out A Direct Deposit Form at gofastraces.com/forms
  • Please be sure to update all forms if your information such as name, address, Bank, etc have changed.
  • Mailed Checks will be processed and go out within 15 business days of the last race day.
  • Checks & any packages are mailed to the ADDRESS ON THE W-9
  • Checks must be deposited within 30 days of issue date or they are voided
  • Replacing a winning check , FOR ANY REASON, will incur a $50 Stop Pay Fee(deducted from racer winnings)  and will require a DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM BE COMPLETED. This is the only way to receive a replacement.  
  • No check/winnings replacements will be issued after 60 Days from race date.
  • We will not mail out duplicate/replacement checks for any reason
  • Both a current Waiver & W-9 must be on file 
  • If we do not receive the required forms within 10 days or 3 request attempts, of the race day you will forfeit your winnings and any prizes.
  • ALL Forms are located at gofastraces.com/forms

 

DRESS CODE POLICIES

 Full Western Dress Code Not Required

  • NO TENNIS SHOES, NO CROCS, NO HEY DUDES
  • Please have on appropriate equine shoes for riding safety. 
  • NO SHORTS, AUTOMATIC DQ WITH NO REFUND
  • GFR is not responsible for any damage to your hat, helmet, tack or any other item that comes off of you or your horse in the warm-up area, alley or arena!
  • THANKSGIVING CLASSIC RACE REQUIRES FULL WESTERN DRESS & HAT! This race does have a Hat Fine.

 

NO TOLERANCE POLICIES

 GFR HAS NO TOLERANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING & WE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY

  • Go Fast Races has a NO TOLERANCE policy for animal abuse and people abuse and reserves the right to determine what animal abuse/people abuse is.
  • Children on foot or in strollers ARE NOT ALLOWED in the ARENA, WARM UP PEN or HOLDING PEN!
  • DOGS (unless dog is a certified service dog with credentials) are NOT ALLOWED in ENTRY OFFICE, ARENA, ENCLOSED WARM UP PEN/HOLDING PEN/CONCESSION AREAS. If you cant abide by this rule please leave them in your trailer or at home.
  • All Dogs must be on a leash at all times and not left unattended/tied up any where within the facility. Unattended dogs will be removed or any dog that is deemed to be a nuisance or safety concern by producer or event staff.
  • No barking dogs in stands we will ask you to leave.
  • We will not tolerate abusive language or attitude to our contractors/staff, arena facility staff, sponsors, representatives, officers or owners by any contestant or any traveling associate or family member of the contestant.
  • Parents MUST BE PRESENT for your Under 18 Minor to enter our races on site. 
  • We WILL NOT TOLERATE RUDE, UGLY, SMART MOUTH RACERS OR SPECTATORS!  AUTOMATIC DQ PERIOD!
  • We absolutely will not tolerate any form of "hate crime" or "hate attitude" toward any of our staff or facility members.
  • Any harassment during or after a race of any crew member, facility staff, etc. will be pursued legally and prosecuted.
  • All photographers (professional or amateur) must obtain express consent from Go Fast Races to photograph any event.
  • Any photographer or videographer taking photographs to be sold without prior express consent from Go Fast Races will be asked to leave the premises and any attempt to resale any photographs will be acted upon legally.
  • By Entering the event, Contestants grant producer & facility the right to use any photographs or video taken of him/her during the event, including but not limited to those taken during competition or while otherwise attending the event.
  • Contestants are expressly prohibited from taking pictures/videos of photographer/videographer proofs or recorded runs at the viewing booths unless approved by the event videographer or photographer.
  • Any person lifting watermarked photos from the official photographer and posting on social media will be called out and contacted for removal of post and payment of digital picture.
  • Press credentials are required for all commercial photographers or videographers on the host facility grounds during the event. Credentials can be obtained in the show office. Individuals without prior approval and proper press credentials will be escorted out of the facility by security.
  • Go Fast Races reserves the right to refuse competition entry or spectator entry to anyone if we deem necessary
  • No Alcohol brought into the facility
  • No Smoking within the facility.
  • Not cooperating with any of the above policies may lead to law enforcement being called to remove offender.

 

FAQ (frequently asked questions) - 2026 UPDATES!


What is the HYBRID D PAY BREAK:

It is the best of both worlds!  The 1D is paid a bit more % and the 2D-last D are paid a bit less but equal.

Example:

5D Hybrid Pay Break %: 24,19,19,19,19

4D Hybrid Pay Break %: 28, 24,24,24

3D Hybrid Pay Break %: 40, 30, 30


What is "Variable" Pay Out:

Final Payout % of each race is determined by final attendance 


What is Trainer Time: 

2-6 hour exhibition sessions that you may take unlimited exhibitions on unlimited horses. A take turn format with barrels on the stakes. We do limit participation so don’t wait to join the session toward the end! You must have and wear an issued wrist band. No one other than paid participants are allowed in the arena.


What is a Ghost Ride:

A Ghost Ride is for a rider or horse that may not be ready to compete for money but wants to get the experience and feel for a real race environment. You are issued a draw# in the actual race and subject to all actual race policies. Only available on site. There is no payout and office fees apply. Not for Futurity Horses Starting their Careers the following year.


What is Prelim: a limited session that you make take unlimited exhibitions on unlimited horses. A take turn format on the stakes. Number of participants is limited. Prelim, when offered, will occur prior to a Barrel Session.

Regular Exhibitions: Single Exhibitions. We recommend pre-entering for these as they fill quickly. They are Non-Refundable once signed up. Regular Exhibitions require the daily process fee be paid if not entering the race as you are using the facility like everyone else. You may not sell them or transfer them to another rider without notifying the office first and new rider must pay the daily office fee. Barrels are not on the stakes.

After Race Rehab(exhbitions): Only happens if we have time which we announce near the end of each race. Exhibition sessions that you may take unlimited exhibitions on unlimited horses. Limited to only 1 hour after race ends. No daily process fee required. *Not Available at Thanksgiving Classic Race.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORS

If interested in exploring our partnership opportunities please contact Mitzi Angelle at at mitzi@gofastraces.com 

VENODR OPPORTUNITIES

VENDORS

  • Vendor space is limited at our races. Official Yearly Sponsors are given priority.
  • ANY provider of any Equine Services or Products must be pre-authorized to operate or set up at any Go Fast Race.
  • You may not just set up at your trailer OR rent a stall and offer services or products without authorization! You will be asked to leave.
  • For vendor availability you may contact Mitzi Angelle at mitzi@gofastraces.com
  • Cost Vary according to type of race and location.

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