GFR: Race Dates

2023 Schedule

January 6,7,8 Taylor, Texas - “Season Opener”

February 17,18,19 Taylor, Texas

March 24, 25, 26 San Antonio Rose Palace - “March Magic” with Futurity & Derby

May 19,20,21 Taylor, Texas

June 9,10,11 Taylor, Texas

June 30-July 1, 2 Taylor, Texas - “Boom Boom Celebration”

September 1, 2, 3, San Antonio Rose Palace
“The BIGGER Taco”….really, really BIG!

October 13, 14, 15, Taylor, Texas – “Boos & Barrels”

November 23,24, 25, 26, San Antonio Rose Palace
“The 7 th Annual Thanksgiving Classic”

TRAINER TIME October 13 5pm-10pm

Show up and pay cash! $30/Rider

October 15 Draw Will post on Friday by Noon  Prior to Saturday's Race

DRAW WILL POST ON THE RODEO RESULTS APP WHICH YOU CAN DOWNLOAD FOR FREE in the APP STORE ON YOUR PHONE! 

RULES & POLICIES

Please note that the Annual Thanksgiving Classic has separate rules & policies.

Always check "each" Race Schedule as they can vary depending on date and time of year!

RACE FORMAT

• 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.
• All Racers must check in with our holding pen monitor and enter the holding pen before the tractor stops for your drag!
• Next 10 Racers must be in the holding pen. You may not come from the back 40 in the warm up area for your drag. If you are not checked in and in the holding pen you will be scratched!
• You will not be allowed to enter the holding pen once your drag has started!
• Only Next 10 Racers are allowed in Holding Pen Areas!
• No Videos allowed from Holding Pens (unless person is rider's assistant).
• No Videos or Spectators Allowed on Announcer stand.
• Barrel Setters MAY NOT Video for Racers!
• A Contestant may have ONE ADULT ASSITANT-MEANING 18 OR OLDER either on a horse or on foot to assist them in the ALLEY. ASSISTANT MUST HAVE A SIGNED WAIVER ON FILE!
• NO WHIPPING of horses from the ground! 
• 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!
• 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. You may, however, pay another entry fee and be placed at the bottom of the draw.
• If there is a timer failure, a re-run option will be offered or entry fee refund.
• No Re-Runs or refunds are issued for tack failure that occurs during a run.
• GFR Does not do Buy Backs in most classes but 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. No Pay Out.
• Draw Numbers may not be sold/ transferred or given away!
• Do not leave children/minors unattended.
• No bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters or hoover boards of any kind, running or playing in or near the Arena, Warm Up areas, Holding Pen, Stalls, Concession area or Entry Office!
• Covid 19 is a real virus and still active. Please practice common sense measures while around others and respect other’s decisions.
• 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!

  
  

EXHIBITION POLICIES

• You have 60 seconds for each exhibition! Announcer will request you immediately exit the arena if violating this rule!
• Exhibitions may not be sold, transferred or given away without notifying entry office!
• Our Philosophy is you can always go early (even if on a later page-just check to see if gate man can fit you in) BUT you cannot go late.
• We assign Regular Exhibitions by 30 minute page increments.
• If you miss your exhibitions on the page you reserved WE WILL NOT ADD YOU TO A LATER PAGE!
• If you are signed up for an Unlimited Exhibition Session like Trainer Time, Prelim OR Rehab please 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!
• If only entering Regular Exhibitions, Prelim or Rehab Sessions a Process Fee will be charged.
• Exhibition Refund information is listed in Draw Out & Refund Policies.

Refunds Require Draw Out Form be submitted at: gofastraces.com/changes

DOES NOT APPLY TO THANKSGIVING CLASSIC RACE

REFUND IF ENTERED IN RACE:

• 100% REFUND OF ALL ENTRY FEES LESS EVENT PROCESS FEE PER DAY--DRAW OUT REQUIRED BY 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START OF FIRST RACE SESSION EACH DAY
• 50% REFUND OF ANY ENTRY FEES--IF DRAW OUT IS AFTER START OF FIRST RACE SESSION EACH DAY
• No Refunds if you No Show OR Do Not Submit Draw Out Form

REFUND OF EXHIBITIONS/EXHIBITION SESSIONS ONLY

• 100% REFUND OF ALL EXHIBITION FEES LESS EVENT PROCESS FEE PER DAY--DRAW OUT REQUIRED BY 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START OF FIRST EXHIBITION SESSION EACH DAY
• NO REFUND – If Cancelled OR Missed after start of Regular Exhibitions or Exhibition Session Each Day

Refunds will be issued within 10 business days of last race day and issued to the original credit card that was used for entries or by mailed check.

All Changes Must Be Submitted On-Line at: gofastraces.com/changes

There are charges for changes and add ons.

ALLOWED CHANGES

• Add To Entry-required to be completed and paid for at least TWO HOURS prior to the beginning of your RUN SESSION!
• Horse change/substitutions
• Session Change
• Rider changes

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 sold, given away or traded.
• Exhibitions/Trainer Times/Prelims/Rehabs may not be sold, given away or traded without informing the office first.
• New Riders will owe a process fee.

RIDER REQUIRED FORMS

• ALL forms must be completed online at gofastraces.com/forms
• No Paper Forms or Pictures of Forms or Scanned Documents are accepted
• 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.
• If Forms are not received within 10 days of race ending or after no response to request to provide forms, your winnings will be voided/forfeited along with any awards you won.

HORSE REQUIRED 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.

ENTERING

• Please enter online, Online entries stay open throughout the race (unless specified otherwise)
• You may enter on site for each day only. It will be a digital entry
• Please check flyer or each race info for the proper link to enter as it can vary.

PAYOUT OF WINNINGS

• We Do Not Payout at the Race
• You must submit a W-9 & Waiver to receive winnings. If we do not receive these within 10 days from last race day your winnings WILL BE FORFEITED
• Prize Winnings are paid out by Free Direct Deposit (form available at gofastraces.com/forms)-this is the fastest and safest way to get your money
• Mailed Checks are not guaranteed to go out any earlier than the Friday after a race!
• All Checks are made out the the RIDER
• Checks are mailed to the address listed on racer's W-9!
• All Payout CHECKS are VOID after 30 days from date of issue and winnings forfeited
• Any check or direct deposit that is reissued for any reason will be issued less a $50 Reissue Fee

DRESS CODE

• Full Western Dress Code Not Required-Unless specified otherwise 
• NO TENNIS SHOES please have on appropriate equine shoes for riding. You can be disqualified
• NO SHORTS-You will be disqualified with NO REFUNDS!
• PLEASE COVER UP!
• 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 2022 DRESS CODE

• Full Western dress code will be enforced for all Races (not exhibitions).
• Cowboy hat or safety riding helmet required.
• If Hat or Helmet comes off there will be a $10 Hat Fine payable in CASH to the entry office or you will not get your item returned! If you are rude to our barrel setters or any staff about the hat fine policy you will not get your hat/helmet back period!
• Long sleeve button down/snap/zip-up shirt with collar.
• Long pants/Jeans. No Shorts
• No Tennis Shoes
• If a contestant enters the arena without proper dress they may be given a no time.
• Go Fast Races IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR Hat/Helmet/Tack/any other personal item should it come off anywhere in the competition area, holding pens or arena at any time before or during the race!

NO TOLERANCE

• 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, WARM UP PEN/HOLDING PEN/CONCESSION AREA OR BARN! 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.
• 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.
• 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 management 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.

STALL RESERVATIONS/ COST/CANCELLATIONS & POLICIES

NO STALLS AVAILABLE FOR ONE DAY ONLY SHOWS-YOU CAN TIE OUT/PANELS IN PASTURE AREAS BUT NOT BY RV PARK

The Following Policy is for Stalls at The Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor

• Stalls must be Pre-Purchased & Reserved Through Go Fast Races Stall Reservation Form Online-check each race date for specific link to reserve.
• WE WILL NOT GUARANTEE ANY REQUEST TO STALL BY A FRIEND. IF YOU WANT THEM TOGETHER THEN ONE PERSON NEEDS TO PURCHASE ALL OF THEM ON ONE RESERVATION!
• Must Check In at Entry Office To Receive Stall Assignment Slip or Stalls will not be unlocked.
• If you are arriving after 10pm you will need to let us know so we can put you on the security list.
• Cost/Stall: One Night $50 Two Nights $75 (both include two bags of shavings at $10 each)
• No Outside Shavings Allowed!
• Extra Shavings sold On Site in Entry Office  $10/Bag CASH ONLY!
• No STALLS OR SHAVINGS Sold From 10pm -8am
• 75% REFUND OF TOTAL FEES IF CANCELLED BY 6PM THURSDAY BEFORE RACES START
• 50% REFUND OF TOTAL FEES IF CANCELLED AFTER 6PM THURSDAY TO 6PM FRIDAY
• NO REFUNDS AFTER 6PM FRIDAY
• All Refunds Require a Stall Cancellation Form be submitted at:  gofastraces.com/changes
• Refunds will be issued within 10 business days of last race day or sooner and issued to the original credit card that was used for the reservation.

Stall/Barn Policies

• Tie Outs/Panels ok on Grassy areas/not in or near any area around the RV Lot!
• NO SMOKING OR OUTSIDE ALCOHOL in Stall Barn (or anywhere in facility)
• NO DOGS IN STALL BARN! If you cannot abide by this rule then leave your dog at home!
• Stalls are all dirt.

RV RESERVATIONS/ COST/REFUNDS & POLICIES

The Following Policy is for RV Spots at The Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor

• Must Reserve RV SPOTS directly through the Expo Center by Calling:
• Call Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• Monica-512-352-4808     
• Cost is $35/Night

RV SPOTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE/YOU MAY NOT SELL THEM once booked and paid for. We will not sell them for you.

 THIS IS THE FACILITY’S POLICY, NOT GFR! 

NO HORSES OVERNIGHT TIED OR IN PANELS NEAR OR AROUND THE RV PARKING.

IF YOU SADDLE YOUR HORSE AT YOUR TRAILER IN THE RV LOT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP THEIR POOP! If this is not done there will in the future be no horses allowed in the RV Lot at any time!

What is Forerunners:

Visit this link:  gofastraces.com/forerunners  to find out how to be part of this great group and opportunity!

What is the MOSH PIT Incentive: 

A 5D Incentive for Forerunners Paid Point Members Only. All Forerunner Point Member Age Groups may enter this incentive. Great Day Money On Saturdays only, $200 Added, 80% Payback $35 Fee. ALSO Mosh Pit has it's own set of yearly awards given out based upon a point system. Read more at:  gofastraces.com/forerunners. *Not available at Thanksgiving Classic Race.

What is Trainer Time: 

4-6 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 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 usually occurs prior to our slack sessions on Saturday or Sunday. Riders not entering the race are charged a daily process fee as you are using the facility like everyone else. These sessions are non-refundable once signed up.

What is Rehab: a limited session that you make take unlimited exhibitions on unlimited horses. A take turn format on the stakes. Number of participants is limited. Rehab usually occurs right after slack on Saturday and Sunday races. Riders not entering the race are charged a daily process fee as you are using the facility like everyone else. These sessions are non-refundable once signed up. *Not Available at Thanksgiving Classic Race.

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: 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.

What Is a Ghost Ride: A Ghost Ride is an actual run taken during the actual race. The racer is given a draw number and is part of the race like everyone else except there is NO PAYOUT.  A great opportunity for a younger rider or any rider not ready to compete to get the experience of being in the real race environment OR to season young horses or horses that have not competed much (be sure to check any Futurity Associations that you belong to on their guidelines and rules for mock runs). A great way to try a horse you are considering to purchase or to correct a horse that may have struggled in your actual run. *Not Available at Thanksgiving Classic Race.

What is Barrel Insurance: 

Each Race Day one racer that has received a No Time will be put into a drawing for a free similar future entry to a Go Fast Race! This is like a hard luck giveaway.  Usually Barrel Insurance is provided by a sponsorship! 2022 Barrel Insurance is sponsored by Red Feather Insurance-Equine Insurance. *Not Available at Thanksgiving Classic Race.

GFR COVERED WARM-UP AREA ETIQUETTE TAYLOR

The following items are for enhanced safety so Please Respect them!

Our Goal: “To Teach Better Safety Not Preach”

• There is one way in & out of the covered warm-up area.
• Only Racers/Riders with paid entries or exhibitions or one approved assistant (on foot or horseback) may enter the warm-up area.
• Any racer/rider/assistant entering the warm-up area will need a proper wristband to enter.  EACH PERON MUST PICK UP THEIR WRIST BAND. WE WILL NOT GIVE THEM OUT IN GROUPS OR BUNCHES!
• Wristbands are available in the entry office. Replacements if lost are $2
• Any Assistant on foot or horseback will need to submit a waiver to obtain wrist band.
• No Cutting Across the Warm-Up Area on foot. Walk around!
• Limit Cell Phone Use! Go Outside.
• Warm up area is not for gathering and socializing in groups. Go outside.
• Do not run up the butt of another horse in front of you. Look for colored Ribbons on tails of horses.
• Horse owners please put an appropriate tail ribbon on your horse for safety.
• -Ribbons (free) are available at the GFR Hospitality/First Aid Booth
• -Red Ribbon indicates Kicker/Aggressive/Moody
• -Yellow Ribbon indicates Stallion
• -Green Ribbon indicates very young or green horse-little experience
• -White Ribbon means horse is for sale
• Do not Dart or Cut abruptly in front of another rider or across the flow.
• No tying up of horses to panels inside OR outside the warm-up area. Horses will be moved and locked in an empty stall until stall fee is paid per horse.
• No Ponying, Lunging or Rolling of horses in warm-up area.
• No "breezing" horses in warm up area.
• Any Rider of any age that is not in control of their horse or appears to need assistance will be asked to exit the warm-up area.
• If your young rider needs assistance, please get the proper wristband to be in the warm-up area with them to assist and supervise them.
• No Pop-Up Barrels or other equipment allowed in warm-up area.
• NO TOLERANCE POLICY for inappropriate behavior toward any GFR Crew Member/Facility Staff or other Racers/Riders/Assistants.
• Please approach one of our Primary Crew Members or go to Entry Office for help with any situation you are concerned about in the Warm-up Area. This will help to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings! Let us take care of it for you!
• Warm-up area will be watched/monitored by all GFR Primary Crew Members.
• 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

Race Date:  Saturday October 15, 2022

Helping Others In Need! Please come race and help Annie beat cancer!

Annie Wingo Incentive

Contact Kelly Kamenski for donations to Silent Auction they are hosting On November 5th in Rosenberg Tx.

Williamson County Expo Center

5350 Bill Pickett Trail

Taylor, Texas 76574

Enter Race: gofastraces.com/enter

Saturday October 15, 2022

Prelim Session 8-9:30am

Barrel Session 1 10am (Draw#1-100)

REHAB SESSION 12-2:30pm

ARENA CLOSED 2:30-4:30

Regular Exhibitions 4:30-6:30(4 pages)

Barrel Session II 7pm (Draw #101-End)

5D Open $65 $2500Added

5D Youth $50 $125 Added

4D Adult & Senior $30

5D Forerunners Mosh Pit $35

3D Rodeo USA $100

4D Annie Wingo Incentive $40 (50% payback/50% to Annie)

Ghost Rider $25

DONATIONS ACCEPTED AS WELL TO HELP THE FAMILY WITH FINAL EXPENSES.

80% Payback ALL Classes & Incentives

Equal Payout All Classes & Incentives

Process Fee: $15/Rider

WCRA NOMINATION ELIGIBLE

BBR APPROVED

WPRA APPROVED

FORERUNNER POINTS 

LAST POINT DAY FOR FORERUNNERS "MOSH PIT" INCENTIVE

Event Schedule. ALL DRAWS WILL POST WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23 late evening .

Thursday, November 24, 2022

• NO ARRIVALS /CHECK INS PRIOR TO 4pm
• 4pm Show Office Opens
• 4pm-10pm Stall/RV Check-In at Show Office (no check in after 10pm)
• No Vendor Check-In Until 4pm
• 5pm -9pm Trainer Time Main Arena Sign-Up at Show Office Cash Only $30
• 5pm-8pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B Sign-Up at Show Office Cash Only $20

Friday, November 25, 2022

• 8:30am Show Office Opens
• 9am-11pm Competitor/Stall/RV Check-In at Entry office
• 9am-4pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B Sign Up at Show Office Cash Only
• 9am-12pm Prelim Exhibition Session Main Arena Sign-Up Online
• 12pm-3pm Break
• 3pm-5pm Futurity/Derby Horse Exhibitions (1 Free Exb - In Draw Order Derby, JV, Varsity)
• 5pm Regular Exhibitions Main Arena (3pages)
• 7pm Elevated Equine Open Race

Saturday, November 26, 2022

• 7:00am Entry Office Opens
• 7am-11pm Competitor/Stall/RV Check-In at Show Office
• 8am-4pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B Sign-Up at Show Office Cash Only
• 8am Viagen Equine Derby 1^st Go
• 9am MVP J.V. Futurity 1^st Go
• 10am Triple Vodka/Zerlotti Genetics Varsity Futurity 1^st Go
• 11am Elevated Equine Open Barrel Session I (Draw#1-250)
• 4pm-6pm Break For Ground-Work Sponsored by Straight Line Metal Buildings
• 6pm Wendy Cline Properties Group American Contender Race
• Immediately following (not before 8pm) Elevated Equine Open Barrel Race Session II (starts with Draw #251)

Sunday, November 27, 2022

• 7:00am Entry Office Opens
• 7am Competitor Check In
• 8am-3pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B Sign-Up at Show Office Cash Only
• 8am Triple Vodka/Zerlotti Genetics Varsity Futurity 2^nd Go (Reverse Order)
• 9am MVP J.V. Futurity 2^nd Go (Reverse Order)
• 10am Viagen Equine Derby 2^nd Go (Reverse order)
• 11am Elevated Equine Open Barrel Race (Draw#1-End)

RACE FACILITY

The Historic San Antonio Rose Palace, 25665 Boerne Stage Road, San Antonio, Texas 78255

SA Rose Palace Policies

• NO SMOKING ANYWHERE INSIDE THE FACILITY PERIOD…YOU WILL BE ASKED TO STEP OUTSIDE!
• NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS OF ANY KIND AND NO PELLETS YOU WILL BE FINED $5/BAG IF FOUND BY STAFF
• Tying of horses in the warm-up areas or arenas is strictly prohibited.
• Horses left tied and unattended will be placed in a holding stall and charged a stall fee! 
• All DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH at all times! Facility fine is $200 per occurrence and they do enforce it.
• No open flame, charcoal cookers, campfires allowed anywhere on the premises, strictly forbidden!
• No alcoholic beverages are to be brought onto the premises.
• Firearms Prohibited
• Cash only for anything purchased on the premises.

AMERICAN CONTENDER TOURNAMENT RACE

•  Saturday November 26,2022 6pm
• All information is listed at betterbarrelraces.com/theamerican
• DO NOT ENTER ON OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR SATURDAY OPEN!
• IF YOU ENTER OUR OPEN PRIOR TO DECIDING TO ENTER THE AMERICAN WE CANNOT APPLY PAYMENT TOWARD ANYTHING. ALL REFUND POLICIES APPLY TOWARD THIS SITUATION!
• BBR will require you to enter our open race & pay our process fee for Saturday through them at betterbarrelraces.com/theamerican
• You may roll your American Time to any other Open Race class/incentive that you or your horse is eligible for on Saturday.
• Add-Ons For Saturday must be done at least ONE HOUR prior to the start of the American Contender at 6pm at the Show Office-Cash Only
• To enter our open race on Friday or Sunday you must enter online for those races at gofastraces.com/enter
• Futurity & Derby Horses may not roll from the American
• Online Entries at betterbarrelraces.com, will open Monday November 14, 2022 & Close on Monday November 21, 2022 at 5pm

RACES PAYOUT – ALL EVENTS

• The American Contender Race is paid out by BBR
• All GFR payouts will be by Free Direct Deposit (optional but safest & fastest) OR Mailed Check (processed no earlier than the next Friday after race)
• Both a WAIVER & W-9 must be submitted online only (no paper forms accepted) to receive any winnings
• If we do not receive the required forms within 10 days or 3 request attempts, of the last race day you will forfeit your winnings and any prizes.
• If you have raced with us this year and have already filled out forms you do not need to do so again!
• Forms are located at gofastraces.com/forms
• Mailed Checks will be processed and mailed TO THE ADDRESS ON YOUR W-9 and will go out within 15 Business days of the last race day.
• All payout checks are voided with winnings forfeited if not deposited within 30 days from date of issue!
• Replacement Checks FOR ANY REASON will incur a $50 fee/deduction.

3 OPEN RACES & AVERAGE

*Prizes to D Winners Each Race & Average!

• 5D Friday Open $5000 Added. $60 Entry Fee
• 5D Saturday Open $10,000 Added $100 Entry Fee
• 5D Sunday Open $10,000 Added $100 Entry Fee
• 5D Open Average $2000 Added $55 Entry Fee Once (best two times of all 3 or any two days)
• ½ Second Splits, 75% payback on fee, 100% Added, Equal Pay Out

3 YOUTH RACES & AVERGE-Age 18 & Under 

 *Prizes to D Winners Each Race & Average!

• 5D Friday Youth $500 Added. $45 Entry Fee, must enter open
• 5D Saturday Youth $750Added $45 Entry Fee, must enter open
• 5D Sunday Youth $750 Added $45 Entry Fee. must enter open
• 5D Youth Average $1000 Added $55 Entry Fee Once (best two times of all 3 or any two days)
• ½, ½, 1, 1, Second Splits, 75% payback on fee, 100% Added, Equal Pay Out. 

OTHER INCENTIVES

*Prizes to D Winners Each Race

• 4D PBRIP $750 Added, $90 Fee paid out on $80 (paint horse incentive-must be a member of APHA & Enrolled in PBRIP program), GFR will pay out once APHA verifies Membership & Program Enrollment!
• 4D Senior, $35 Fee, Age 50+
• 4D Adult,  $35 Fee, Age 19-49
• All Above incentives are: ½ Second Splits, 75% payback on fee, Equal Pay Out. Must Enter Open

EXHIBITIONS

• Arena B Exhibitions available daily. No Pre-Entry Available. Purchase Wristband at Show Office-Cash Only!
• Trainer Time & Prelim Sessions: Pick Up Wrist Band at Show Office or Gate Check-In
• Futurity & Derby Exhibitions Check-In at Gate

DRAW OUTS & REFUNDS – OPEN RACES

• 75% Entry Fees Only REFUND
• DEADLINE 12PM (midnight) MONDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2022
• NO REFUNDS after Deadline. No Exceptions.
• A Draw Out Change Form must be completed and submitted online at: gofastraces.com/changes choose “draw out” on drop down menu
• No other type of notice will be accepted!
• Process Fees are Non-Refundable
• Exhibition Sessions & Regular Exhibitions are Non-Refundable
• Refunds are issued within 15 business days of last race day.

ADD TO AN EXISTING ENTRY-OPEN RACES

• All Additions to your existing entry must be done online at gofastraces.com/changes
• Adding to your existing entry must be done at least 2 Hours Prior To Your Run!
• NO ONLINE TEXT, MESSENGER/MOBY EMAIL OR PHONE CALLS FOR ANY  ADDITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

ALLOWED CHANGES & FEES – OPEN RACES

• All Changes to your existing entry must be done online at gofastraces.com/changes 
• Adding to your existing entry must be done at least 2 Hours Prior To Your Run!
• Horse Change Same Rider -$20
• Rider Change Same Horse-$35
• Moving from one Barrel Session to Another Barrel Session $40
• NO ONLINE TEXT, MESSENGER/MOBY EMAIL OR PHONE CALLS FOR ANY CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

ENTRY CHANGES NOT ALLOWED – OPEN RACES

• Giving away your draw number
• Trading Draw Numbers with another Rider
• A Horse & Rider Change is not allowed in any class and is considered a draw out subject to draw out/refund policies.

CHECK IN OPEN RACERS

• RIDERS MUST CHECK IN AT THE SHOW OFFICE AND PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET NO LATER THAN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR RUN
• Each Rider may have ONE person that helps them in the Holding Pen/Alley.
• Rider Helpers MUST HAVE ON A “RIDER ASSIST” WRIST BAND
• Each Rider is issued ONE Rider Assist Wrist Band in your check in packet!
• Wristbands are waterproof and may easily be worn for several days. 
• WE WILL NOT GIVE YOU A NEW BAND EACH DAY!
• If Assistant takes off the band the RIDER must purchase another one!
• Replacement bands must be purchased by the Rider Only and are $5 at the show office.

TRIPLE VODKA VARSITY FUTURITY $15K ADDED

• Open to all horses aged 5 years and under, born in 2017/2018 (2022 crop), who have not been entered in any barrel competition prior to November 15 of last year.
•  $500 (includes process fee), stalls & rv not included.

MVP JUNIOR VARSITY FUTURITY $5K ADDED

• Open to all horses aged 5 years and under, born in 2018/2019 (2023 crop & Redshirts), who have not been entered in any barrel competition prior to November 15 of 2022.
• 400 (includes process fee), stalls & rv not included.

VIAGEN EQUINE DERBY $3K ADDED

• Open to all horses Born in 2016/2015 having not competed before December 1, 2019.
• $300 (includes process fee), stalls & rv not included.

FUTURITY & DERBY RACE RULES

• ENTRY DEADLINE 12PM (midnight) MONDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2022
• Both Futurities & Derby will be a 2D, full second split, progressive payout with 2 Go Rounds & Average.
• 20% paid in each go-round and 60% in the average. 75% Overall payback.
• Each Go Round will pay out 2 Ds. Progressive Pay.
• Average will pay out 2Ds. Number of places paid determined by total entries.
• Horse Registration papers (listing current owner!) must be uploaded with your online entry.  Contact mitzi@gofastraces.com for questions or issues.  No Text of Papers!
• Rider is paid all winnings.
• Horses must run at their designated Class Time.  No Rolls from Other Classes/Events.
• Roll Overs Only to Eligible Classes Allowed on Saturday & Sunday (see entry form online)
• Friday Runs-Please Enter for Friday on Entry Form
• Draw Will Post on Wednesday November 23 by 6pm
• 1^st Go Saturday AM November 26, 2022 (see event schedule)
• 2^nd Go Sunday AM November 27, 2022 Reverse Order (see event schedule)
• 1 Free Exhibition Friday November 25, 2022 3-5pm/Main Arena in DRAW ORDER of Derby First, JV Futurity Second, Varsity Futurity third

FUTURITY DRAW OUTS/REFUNDS/SUBSTITUTIONS

• DRAW OUT DEADLINE 12PM (midnight) MONDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2022
• 50% Entry Fees Only REFUND!
• Must complete Draw Out Form online at gofastraces.com/changes                 
• NO REFUNDS AFTER ABOVE DEADLINE FOR ANY REASON.
• No Refunds of process fees.
• Refunds issued no later than 15 Business days of last race day
• RIDER SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED $75 Substitution Fee Paid Prior to 1^st Go. Paid in Cash at Entry Office.
• NO HORSE SUBSTITUTIONS (this is considered a Draw Out).

CHECK-IN FUTURITY & DERBY RIDERS

• All Riders (do not need horse) must check-in at the Show Office Prior to 8am Saturday Morning
• Must Have the following for check in on site:
• Original Horse Registration Papers
• Current Negative EIA/Coggins
• 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/
• Horses without proper documentation will not be allowed on the grounds and may be scratched.
• A Draw Number Plate must be displayed on the back of the saddle pad on left side of horse.
• If Draw Number is not properly displayed on horse, then horse may be scratched from the run.
• $25 To Replace Lost/Damaged Draw Number Form

STALL/RV BOOKED THROUGH GO FAST RACES AT: GOFASTRACES.COM/ENTER

Check In Available Beginning at 4pm Thursday November 24, 2022

STALL COST (per stall)/OPTIONS

• Thursday-Sunday $140
• Friday-Sunday $115
• Saturday-Sunday $75
• No Friday Only Option (Fri-Sat)
• 2 bags of shavings included
• Extra shavings may be purchased at Show Office. $12/bag CASH ONLY!
• NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS/PELLETS, FACILITY WILL FINE $5/BAG IF FOUND BY STAFF
• All horses staying overnight on the grounds must be stalled. Stalls are on dirt, see through walls & 12x12!
• Overnight tying out and/or portable pens are not allowed & will be strictly enforced by facility!

RV COST/OPTIONS

• Thursday-Sunday $140
• Friday-Sunday $110
• RVs Options:
• -Water & Electric Hook Ups
• -Front Parking-Generator Only
• Placement will be determined by Trailer Length & Size
• No One Night Option

STALL/RV RESERVATIONS

• Stalls & RVS must be reserved and paid through Go Fast Races On-Line.
• Gofastraces.com/enter
• Stalls & RVs are preassigned.
• RVs are assigned strictly based on Trailer Size.
• The only way to guarantee you are stalled with a friend is to submit ONE stall reservation
• We cannot guarantee stall location request.
• We cannot guarantee late stall additions will be with original request.
• You will receive your Stall or RV number upon check in at the entry office.
• Stall /RV numbers will only be released to the person that paid for the stalls!
• Be prepared to show identification upon check-in.
• We will have a designated Facility Person that will assist you with getting to your RV Spot and Parking Correctly.
• Inappropriately parked Trailers & Vehicles are subject to removal by facility!
• If Stalls/RVs Sell out you may request to be put on the wait list and we will contact you if openings become available that fit your needs.

STALL/RV RELEASE & REFUNDS

• 75% Refund of total cost
• DEADLINE 12PM (midnight) MONDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2022
• No Refunds after Deadline, No Exceptions
• Stalls and RVs reservations may not be sold!
• All Stall and RV releases must go through Go Fast Races.
• Stall/RV release must be submitted online at gofastraces.com/changes
• No Other type of notification will be accepted! No Exceptions.
• Stall /RV Refunds will only be issued to the person that paid for the stalls. No exceptions!
• Refunds issued within 15 business days of last race day if not sooner.

BACK UP RV LOCATION

Alamo Fiesta RV Resort

33000 Interstate 10 W.

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 249-4700

HOST HOTEL

Fairfield Inn & Suites

6 Cascade Cavern, Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 368-4167

Ask for Go Fast Races “Thanksgiving Classic” rate!

RACE DRESS CODE

• Full Western dress code will be enforced for all Races (not exhibitions).
• Cowboy hat or safety riding helmet required.
• If Hat or Helmet comes off there will be a $10 Hat Fine payable in CASH to the entry office or you will not get your item returned! If you are rude to our barrel setters or any staff about the hat fine policy you will not get your hat/helmet back period!
• Long sleeve button down/snap/zip-up shirt with collar.
• Long pants/Jeans. No Shorts
• No Tennis Shoes
• If a contestant enters the arena without proper dress they may be given a no time.
• Go Fast Races IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR Hat/Helmet/Tack/any other personal item should it come off anywhere in the competition area, holding pens or arena at any time before or during the race!

GENERAL COMPETITION

• 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, no exceptions.
• 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 come to a stop, backup or circle after breaking the mouth of the alley!
• If Forward Motion OR the pattern is broken, announcer may direct you to exit the arena. PLEASE DO SO!
• If you run out of order during the race for any reason you will receive a no time with no refund.
• If you miss your assigned draw run for any reason you will receive a no time with no refund. You may, however, pay another entry fee and run at the end of the race.
• If there is a timer failure, a re-run option will be offered or entry fee refund.
• No Re-Runs or refunds are issued for tack failure that occurs before or during a run.
• No Buy Back Runs
• Regular Race Drags will have no more than 5 runners.
• Exhibitions are limited to 60 seconds.
• Exhibitions or draw spots may not be sold/ transferred or given away when drawing out. Please review official draw out procedure!
• Children must be supervised at all times.
• No bicycles, skates, skate boards, scooters, hover boards, running or playing in arena stands or near the Arena, Warm Up areas, holding pens or stalls!
• Covid 19 is still very real! Please use common sense and be respectful of other’s decisions where this is concerned!
• GFR reserves the right to remove any competitor, guest of competitors or spectators if deemed necessary for non-compliance of any of the above policies.

RACE DISCLAIMER

GFR Reserves the right to cancel the race, modify the schedule, or reduce the amount of added money in the event that future Federal, State or Local Covid-19 Guidelines/Mandates impose restrictions out of our control that may affect entries. Refunds (less process fees) would be offered if added money is reduced after any pre-entries and competitor decides to draw out. Full refunds of all fees would be given if the race is cancelled completely.

SPONSORS

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

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/set up prior to 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.