July 3,4,5,6 2025

The San Antonio Rose Palace

BOOM BOOM Celebration!

BBR & WPRA Approved

$2500 Diamond Classic Incentive

NIH-TOH Pending

September 26,27,28, 2025

The San Antonio Rose Palace

"ROCK THE ROSE"

BBR & WPRA Pending

October 11, 2025

The Williamson County Expo Center Taylor Texas

Boos & Barrels

BBR & WPRA Pending

November 27,28,29,30, 2025

The San Antonio Rose Palace

The 9th Annual Thanksgiving Classic

BBR & WPRA Pending

Location

The San Antonio Rose Palace

25665 Boerne Stage Road

San Antonio, Tx 78255

Host Hotel-GREAT RATES-CALL THEM! They are a Rose Palace Sponsor!

Fairfield Inn 6 Cascade Cavern Boerne Tx 78006

(830) 368-4167

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

BBR Pending/WPRA Approved All Days

$2500 Added Diamond Classic Incentive-may enter each day through The Diamond Classic Website.

DRESS CODE-NO FORMAL DRESS CODE-just NO SHORTS, TENNIS SHOES, CROCS, HEY DUDES

Entering/Draw Outs/Refunds/Deadlines For 

Open Races/Classes/Incentives

• ENTER RACE AT: THIS RACE YOU WILL ENTER ON THE RODEO RESULTS APP-FREE TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE APP STORE ON YOUR PHONE
• STALL & RV Booking: gofastraces.com/enter (see Stall/RV Info)
• Get the Rodeo Results App (free to download from the app store on your phone) & sign up for an account to follow all of your action as well as the whole race action live in real time.
• Fill out forms, Waiver/W-9/Direct Deposit at: gofastraces.com/forms
• We will not accept paper forms! No exceptions!
• No Formal Dress Code required other than No Shorts, No Tennis Shoes!
• Entry Draw Out Deadline FOR ALL RACE DAYS IS Friday July 4 , 2025 12pm (Noon) 100% of Entry Fees Only, No Refunds After This Deadline For ANY RACE DAY!
• Any Draw Outs must be submitted online at: gofastraces.com/changes
• No Draw Outs accepted by Text/Email/Messenger OR Phone and must be from the entered rider.
• Do not consider yourself drawn out until your draw out form is confirmed via email from Go Fast Races
• We do not need a vet release
• Preliminary Draw will post Thursday July 3 in the mid-late evening or latest Friday Morning July 4, 2025.
• Entries on the Rodeo Results App will remain Open through out the race.
• Draw will be continuously updated as entries come in after draw posting please allow at least 30-45 minutes for Draw Number to be issued day of and for next day a bit longer.
• You may enter on site with cash or credit card (fees apply)
• Once Preliminary Draw post your draw numbers are Final.
• ALL change fees will apply once draw is posted
• All competitors will be required to have proper wristband on (if required for particular race) to enter the holding area
• Rider may have ONE Rider Assistant to help in the holding pen or alley
• Rider Assistant must be an adult 18+ and sign a waiver at the entry office in order to obtain wristband
• Replacement wrist bands will be $2.00
• Rider Assistant may help Racer start the run in the alley but once Racer goes MUST EXIT THE ALLEY Immediately!
• NO Videos from the alley
• GFR Crew members are not allowed to video runs
• No one on Announcer Stand other than authorized GFR Crew Members
• Racer must start their run within a reasonable amount of time when name is called, 90 seconds is given total and announcer will inform you of time remaining. 3 Call protocol.

Changes To Entries & Fees

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

ALLOWED CHANGES

• Add To Entry-required to be completed and paid for at least 3 Hours prior to run.
• Fees will only be charged after Preliminary Draw has posted OR Session has closed
• Horse change/substitutions $10
• Session Change $25
• Rider changes $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.
• Exhibitions/Trainer Times/Prelims/Rehabs may not be sold, given away or traded (see “exhibition policy”)
• New Riders will owe an admin. fee.

ADD TO EXISTING ENTRY (you already pre-entered)

• Where to Add To An Existing Entry: Online OR On Site
• Online: Gofastraces.com/changes

ADD TO ENTRY FEES

• Adding New Run/Classes or Incentives to an existing entry BEFORE Draw is posted- Free
• Adding Classes or Incentives to an existing entry AFTER Draw is posted-$5 Fee

OFFICE FEE

•  $15/rider/day
• No Late Fees

EXHIBITION POLICIES

• EXHIBITION POLICY-WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED
• Every Rider MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM either online or on site to be given any exhibitions.
• If not racing but only entering Regular Exhibitions, Prelim or Rehab Sessions the Office Fee will be charged.
• Every Rider taking exhibitions must have a Waiver filled out online If Rider is under 18yrs the Waiver MUST be filled out by the Rider’s Legal Parent or Guardian.
• Waiver may be completed at: gofastraces.com/formsGrandparents & Trainers do not count!
• Racers, you MAY NOT sign up for multiple exhibitions then give them away! We will NO LONGER allow this as it is a liability risk
• Riders Name Must Already be on the Exhibition List
• You have 60 seconds for each exhibition! Announcer will request you immediately exit the arena if violating this rule!
• Exhibition Sessions are a "take turn" format, you may follow a rider out if slow work is being done as to speed up your wait.
• Exhibitions may not be sold, transferred without notifying entry office!
• Our Philosophy is you can always go early (just check with gate/announcer person) 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!
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STALLS & RVs-RESERVE AT: gofastraces.com/enter

• Reserve at: gofastraces.com/enter
• ** NO REFUNDS ONCE BOOKED** NO EXCEPTIONS**
• We WILL NOT guarantee any stall request that are not on ONE FORM
• We WILL NOT move you to a different stall/rv upon check in.
• Please pick Upon entering “across” or “in a row” this is still not 100% guaranteed
• Stall/RV Numbers are given out upon check in only, not prior to.
• There are NO “FRIDAY ONLY” STALLS & NO “SATURDAY ONLY RVS”
• If you need stalls/rv Sunday Evening you MUST arrange with the entry office and pay
• You may sell/fill your stall/rv if you decide to draw out or not come to the race however you MUST do the following:
• -submit a STALL/RV TRANSFER FORM AT: gofastraces.com/changes PRIOR to check in
• -receive confirmation of name change/transfer via email from Go Fast Races!
• -we WILL NOT release any stalls/rvs to anyone unless the above is done BEFORE they check in!
• -we will not sell your stall/rv for you, collect any money or advertise for you.
• -we will keep a waiting list should stalls/rvs sell out and will share this info.
• -please post stalls/rvs available for transfer on YOUR FB page, please DO NOT POST ON OUR MAIN Go Fast Races Page.
• -you are welcome to post on the Go Fast Races Community Page
• Please do not just pull up and go in any stall/rv. You must check in first at the entry office
• Once you check in PLEASE make sure you are putting your horses in the correctly numbered stall & the correctly numbered rv spot
• If we have to move you because you went in the wrong stall you will be responsible for any fees to fix the situation.
• If you put your horse in a stall that you did not pay for we retain the right to move your horse to another location until you pay for the stall.

Stall Fees/Policies

ALL HORSES STAYING OVERNIGHT MUST BE IN A STALL! 

NO HORSES IN TRAILERS OVERNIGHT! 

NO TIE OUTS OR PANELS ALLOWED

• Thursday -Sunday (end of race) $115/Stall
• Friday-Sunday (end of race) $80/Stall
• Saturday-Sunday (end of race) $50/Stall Limited Number Available
• Upon Check In You Must Purchase 2 Bags of Shavings/Stall (cost is not included in stall fee)
• Extra Shavings Available $13/bag at entry office CASH ONLY
• NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS AND FACILITY IS WATCHING. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE THEM IF CAUGHT & FINED.
• NO PELLET SHAVINGS ALLOWED IN STALLS
• NO SMOKING IN STALL AREAS OR WHOLE FACILITY 
• If you place your horse in a stall and you have not paid for that stall then your horse will be moved or locked in until payment is made. Stalls are pre-reserved so you are taking someone else's stall if you do this. We won't be nice about it. You will be responsible for stall cost and required shavings cost and any cost to correct the situation.
• If you find a loose horse please bring to the warm up area and inform entry office-PLEASE DO NOT PUT IN A STALL UNTIL INFORMING THE ENTRY OFFICE.

RVs Fees/Policies

• NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 6pm THURSDAY May 22
• If needing a late arrival on Thursday (after 9pm) you MUST NOTIFY US AT: mitzi@gofastraces.com
• Spaces are assigned BY TRAILER SIZE ONLY. 
• SO if your buddy has a Big Bubba & You have a Small Bubba its not likely we will put you by each other…sorry just the nature of this facility!
• SLIDE OUT TRAILER SPACE BY THE BARNS IS EXTREMEY LIMITED
• MOST SLIDE OUTS WILL NEED TO GO OUT FRONT AND NOT BY THE BARNS
• MOST TRAILERS WITH NO SLIDE OUT WILL GO BY THE BARNS IF UNDER 42FT.
• Thursday-Sunday (end of race) $140
• Friday-Sunday (end of race) $95
• Front Parking Lot On Asphalt-Run Generator Only (no hookup) $55 Thursday-Sunday (end of race)
• Pasture Parking Free (on right side when entering facility)
• PLEASE do not pull up and just park in any RV spot or take any stall. 
• You must check in at the entry office and get your space number & stall numbers. 
• Please park appropriately and make sure you are in the correct space and within the lines of the space! We will require you to move if you don’t park appropriately. We will have staff on hand to help with this.
• If you are arriving after check in hours/entry office hours (see schedule) you MUST make arrangements with Go Fast for a "late" check in arrival-if you do not make arrangements you will be out of luck and if you just pull up and take any stalls or RV you will be paying double if we have to move you! SO PLEASE FOLLOW PROCEDURE!

CLASSES/FEES/SCHEDULE

BOOM BOOM CELEBRATION FESTIVITIES & SCHEDULE

Thursday July 3

Entry Office Opens: 3pm

Stall/RV Check In -3pm -10pm (if arriving after 10pm, pre-arrangements must be made with Mitzi).

Exhibitions :  Trainer Time 5pm-10pm $30/Rider Unlimited Exbs on Unlimited Horses- SIGN UP ON SITE ONLY

Friday July 4

8am Entry Office Opens

8:30am-10am Pancake Breakfast with GFR

10am Dog Races $10 (Sm, Med, Large)  Sign Up On Site -Warm Up Arena 

10am-5pm Younger Kids Craft Area Open

10:30am-2:30pm Trainer Time

3-5pm Lazy Lemonade Gathering with Watermelon!

5pm Stick Horse Race Sign Up On Site Only-No Fee

5:30pm Exhibitions

7:00pm Chicken Scratch Race - ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO WEAR THE CHICKEN AND CRUISE 3 BARRELS? ALL AGES ACCEPTED!

     RUNNERS WILL WEAR AN INFLATABLE CHICKEN/CHICKEN LIKE COSTUME AND RUN A SHORTENED BARREL PATTERN. TROPHIES AND       PRIZES FOR THE BRAVE ONES!  FUN ON A WHOLE OTHER LEVEL!

8pm Open Warm Up Race

Fees

4D Open $50

3D Boom Boom Slot Incentive (must be in Open or Youth) $300, Paid over 3 days, 90% Pay Out, May enter each day

4D Youth 13 & Under $45

4D Youth 14-18 $45

4D Adult $45

4D Senior $45

4D Chicken Scratch Race No Fee Sign Up On Site (No Payout, just prizes and pride on the line!)

Stick Horse Race -No Fee-Sign up On Site Only-Any Age!

Saturday July 5

Sessions

7:30am Reg Exbs

9am Barrel Session I (limited to 200)

1pm The Littles 3D PeeWee (competitive) & Leadline/Any type assistance or Slower Rider

5pm Regular exbs

7pm Dude’s Can’t Lose Race (run on the bobble barrels...no penalties!)  

   For those DUDE's, like DAD, HUSBAND, BOYFRIEND, UNCLE, GRANDPA,       BROTHER, any brave DUDE that does not normally race!

   Winners will get a TEXAS ROADHOUSE GIFT CERTIFICATE & BRAGGING RIGHTS & THERE IS A PAYOUT!

8pm Barrel Session II

Fees

5D Open $75

5D Open Aggregate $50 Sat/Sun Runs

3D Boom Boom Slot Incentive (must be in Open or Youth) $300, Paid over 3 days, 90% Pay Out, May enter each day

4D Youth 13 & Under $60

4D Youth 14-18 $60

4D Adult $50

3D Senior $50

3D PeeWee $35 (payout & prizes)

Leadline $20 (prizes only)

4D Dude’s Can’t Lose $25 Payout & Roadhouse Gift Certificates To D Winners

Sunday July 6

Session

9am Barrel Session

Fees

5D Open $75

3D Boom Boom Slot Incentive $300 (must be in open or youth) Paid over 3 days

4D Youth 14-18 $60

4D Youth 13 & Under $60

4D Adult  $50

4D Senior $50

Office Fee $15/day/rider

Go Fast Races Policies

• No Tolerance Policies Enforced (see GFR No Tolerance Policy Tab)
• Facility Policies For Racers, Spectators, and Vendors
• No Smoking inside the facility, barn, arena, office arena, etc We will ask you to leave
• No Outside Shavings or any kind of pellet shavings
• ALL Dogs must be on a leash at all times-facility fines up to $200
• No grills/fire pits
• No Panels or Tie Outs Allowed, NO HORSES IN TRAILERS OVERNIGHT!
• PLEASE PICK UP YOUR NEEDLES AND PROPERLY DISPOSE!
• Please put your garbage in the MULTIPLE garbage cans on the facility!
  

Facility Policies For Racers, Spectators, and Vendors

• No Smoking inside the facility, barn, arena, office arena, etc We will ask you to leave
• No Outside Shavings or any kind of pellet shavings
• ALL Dogs must be on a leash at all times-facility fine up to $200
• No grills/fire pits
• No Panels or Tie Outs Allowed, NO HORSES IN TRAILERS OVERNIGHT!
• PLEASE PICK UP YOUR NEEDLES AND PROPERLY DISPOSE!
• Please put your garbage in the MULTIPLE garbage cans on the facility!

DATES: FUTURE DATES COMING SOON

The Rose Palace-San Antonio Texas

4D Open $55 

3D Youth $45 18 & Under (dont' have to enter open)

3D PeeWee $25 9 & Under

Ghost Ride $35 (no pay out)

Trainer Time $30

Reg. Exhibitions $6 each 

Office Fee $15/Rider (must also pay if only doing exbs)

$250 ADDED TO OPEN if 35 or more runners

SCHEDULE SAN ANTONIO

8AM-12PM Trainer Time(unlimited exbs on unlimited horses)

12:30pm Barrel Session I (limited to 50 Runners)

2pm-6pm Arena Closed

6:00pm Regular Exhibitions

8:00pm Barrel Session II

No After Races Exbs

ENTER/RULES

Pre-Entries open the Friday prior to Race on RODEO RESULTS APP

Pre-Entries Close at 8pm Monday Prior to Race

Draw will post after Pre-Entries close

May only enter on site after books close-cash only please

100% Refund of Entry Fees Only if draw out received BEFORE PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE

75% Refund of Entry Fees Only if Draw Out Received After Pre-Entries Close 

NO REFUNDS After 10am Race Day

Regular Exhibitions & Office Fees are NON REFUNDABLE.

75% payout all classes

Hybrid D payout

No Late Fees

DATES: ALL BBR APPROVED!

 July 17

JUly 31

August 7

August 21 

HOT TAMALE SUMMER FUN RUNS BUCKLE POINT SERIES!!!

14 Buckles to be Awarded & 1 Fastest Time of Series Award

4 Open Champion Buckles

4 Open Res. Champion Buckles

3 Youth Champion Buckles

3 Youth Res. Champion Buckles

1 Fastest Time of Series Award

• Must attend 3 of 4 races
• Points will be issued Per D for as many runners that are in each D for Open & Youth
• Awards presented at last race (do not have to be present to receive, you can pick up at next race or pay for shipping)

Buddy & Edile Lightsey Arena South Hwy 36-Rodeo Drive  Caldwell Texas

4D Open $60 

3D Youth $50 18 & Under (dont' have to enter open)

Trainer Time $30 Full Session 

Reg. Exhibitions $6 each 

Office Fee $15/Rider (must also pay if only doing exbs)

$250 ADDED TO OPEN if 35 or more runners

SCHEDULE CALDWELL

8amAM-12PM Trainer Time(unlimited exbs on unlimited horses)

12:30pm Barrel Session I (limited to 50 Runners)

2pm-6pm Arena Closed

6:00pm Regular Exhibitions

8:00pm Barrel Session II

No After Races Exbs

ENTER/RULES

Pre-Entries open  the Friday prior to Race on RODEO RESULTS APP

Pre-Entries Close at 8pm Wednesday Prior to Race

Draw will post after Pre-Entries close

May only enter on site after books close-cash only please

100% Refund of Entry Fees Only if draw out received BEFORE PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE

NO REFUNDS After 10am Race Day

Exhibitions/Off Fee/Process Fees are NON REFUNDABLE.

75% payout all classes

Hybrid D payout

No Late Fees

DATES: ALL BBR APPROVED! 

Thursdays

 August 28

September 4

September 11

September 18

Buckles to D Winners of Series in Open & Youth

Custom Back Packs Res. Champions

PeeWee Trophies

• Must attend 3 of 4 races
• Points will be issued Per D for as many runners that are in each D for Open & Youth
• Points on Rider/Horse Combo
• Awards presented at last race (do not have to be present to receive, you can pick up at next race or pay for shipping)

Buddy & Edile Lightsey Arena South Hwy 36-Rodeo Drive  Caldwell Texas

4D Open $60 

3D Youth $50 18 & Under (dont' have to enter open)

Trainer Time $30 Full Session 

Reg. Exhibitions $6 each 

Office Fee $15/Rider (must also pay if only doing exbs)

$250 ADDED TO OPEN if 35 or more runners

SCHEDULE CALDWELL

8amAM-12PM Trainer Time(unlimited exbs on unlimited horses)

12:30pm Barrel Session I (limited to 50 Runners)

2pm-6pm Arena Closed

6:00pm Regular Exhibitions

8:00pm Barrel Session II

No After Races Exbs

ENTER/RULES

Pre-Entries open  the Friday prior to Race on RODEO RESULTS APP

Pre-Entries Close at 8pm Wednesday Prior to Race

Draw will post after Pre-Entries close

May only enter on site after books close-cash only please

100% Refund of Entry Fees Only if draw out received BEFORE PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE

NO REFUNDS After 10am Race Day

Exhibitions/Off Fee/Process Fees are NON REFUNDABLE.

75% payout all classes

Hybrid D payout

No Late Fees

TRAINER TIME DATES 

We highly suggest pre-entering to secure you spot. Check each race info as occasionally some TT's are walk up only. Office Fees Apply. No Individual Exhibitions available during Trainer Time. 

July 3 5pm-10pm The Rose Palace San Antonio Texas

July 4 10:30am-2:30pm The Rose Palace San Antonio Texas

July 17 8am-12pm Caldwell Texas

July 31 8am-12pm Caldwell Texas

August 7 8am-12pm Caldwell Texas

August 21 8am-12pm Caldwell Texas

Only paid Trainer Time riders may use the Arena & Warm Up Area on "trainer time only days"

No pony rides for family, friends, etc. only paid riders (insurance requirement)

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.

ADMIN & PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES

• ANY rider of ANY age pays an Admin Fee (sometimes called an office fee or arena fee) to enter our races/classes/exhibitions. $15/rider/day This fee helps to cover(does not cover entire cost) our producer expenses such as Arena Rent, workers, equipment, insurance, & many other numerous costs.
• Racers have the option to Pre-Enter On-line with payment by credit card or to enter On-Site with with Cash or Credit Card
• There is a "payment processing" fee  for Credit Cards online or on site.
• Stripe, Inc. is the 3rd party payment processor for our credit card payments
• We do not accept checks

RODEO RESULTS

• We do not charge you a fee for Rodeo Results 
• Rodeo Results offers a producer software program that we use to manage our races
• GFR uses Rodeo Results for all races for draw postings and live (real time) results & accounting of payout
• Rodeo Results is free to download from the App Store on your phone

DRAW NUMBERS & DRAW POSTING

• No rider will be given a draw number with out a horse name listed.
  
• Registered Name Required, if horse is not registered please place last name behind horse name.  
• Listing Horse 1, Horse 2 is not acceptable and entry will not be processed until a proper horse name is received.
• A Pre-Entry Draw will post on the Rodeo Results App on Thursday Evenings for Fri-Sun Races
• Pre Entries on the Rodeo Results App will close once the Draw is posted on the App. You will then need to enter on site.
• On-Site Entries will be accepted as long as there is sufficient time to properly process the entry. We recommend entering prior to the start of race time or race session by at least 2 hours.
• Next available Draw Number is given for ALL ENTRIES, no exceptions.
• In Order to be completely FAIR to all racers about the ground, Request for specific draw numbers is not an option nor is asking for the top of the ground.
• GFR does try to accommodate requested spacing and time frames but cannot always guarantee request.

WAYS TO ENTER

• Pre-Enter through the Rodeo Results App 
• The Rodeo Results App is FREE to download to your phone from the App Store
• Individual Race Flyers will tell you how/where to enter
• You can always walk up and enter on site

EXHIBITION POLICY-WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

• Every Rider MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM either online or on site to be given any exhibitions. 
• If not racing but only entering Regular Exhibitions, Prelim or Rehab Sessions the Process Fee will be charged.
• Every Rider taking exhibitions must have a Waiver filled out online If Rider is under 18yrs the Waiver MUST be filled out by the Rider’s Legal Parent or Guardian.
• Waiver may be completed at: gofastraces.com/forms Grandparents & Trainers do not count!
• Racers, you MAY NOT sign up for multiple exhibitions then give them away! We will NO LONGER allow this as it is a liability risk
• Riders Name Must Already be on the Exhibition List
• You have 60 seconds for each exhibition! Announcer will request you immediately exit the arena if violating this rule!
• Exhibition Sessions are a "take turn" format, you may follow a rider out if slow work is being done as to speed up your wait.
• Exhibitions may not be sold, transferred without notifying entry office!
• Our Philosophy is you can always go early (just check with gate/announcer person) 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!

RULES & POLICIES FOR ALL RACES

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.
• BE READY FOR YOUR DRAG! 
• 3 Calls is ALL YOU GET!  Announcer's Decision is final.
• DO NOT not come from the back 40 in the warm up area for your drag. 
• IF there is a holding pen, All Racers must  enter the holding pen before the tractor stops for your drag!
• IF there is a holding pen the Next 10 Racers must be in the holding pen.
• IF there is holding pen only the next 10 racers may be in the holding pen.
• No Videos from alley!
• No Videos allowed from Holding Pens 
• No Videos or Spectators Allowed on Announcer stand.
• Barrel Setters/Any Crew Member MAY NOT Video for Racers!
• A Contestant may have ONE ADULT ASSISTANT-MEANING 18 OR OLDER either on a horse or on foot to assist them in the alley. 
• Rider Assistant must be wearing proper wrist band which must be issued in the entry office with release signed.
• 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 ! You may, however, pay 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.
• No Re-Runs or refunds are issued for tack failure that occurs prior to a run or 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/swapped or given away!
  • 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! (See Seperate Tab on Motorized Scooters)
  • 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!

CLASS TIME SPLITS

• See Individual Race Info

Pay Back Percentages

• Check Each race as it can vary. Most are 75% or 80% for Most Classes
• We use our "Hybrid D Format" to payout each class. The 1D get a bit more % and the 2D-4D/5D get an equal %

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

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. Replacements if lost are $2
•  Rider MUST have a waiver on file. Gofastraces.com/forms
•  Rider of any age that is not in control of their horse will be asked to exit.
• Rider Assistant (rider needs help in alley) must have a Rider Assit Wristband which you must obtain from the entry office and sign a waiver at the office.  
• Only 1 Rider Assist Wristband may be issued per Rider.
• Rider Assistant MUST BE  21 year of age or older!
• Warm Up Area on Race Day is not a “training area”
• Warm Up Area on Race Day is not to give "family/friend rides" 
• NO Pop-Up Barrels or other equipment allowed in warm-up area.
• NO Cutting Across the Warm-Up Area on foot by anyone.
• NO Ponying, Lunging or Rolling of horses in warm-up area during races
  
• MINIMAL CELL PHONE USE PLEASE! Go outside for long conversations!
• NO Socializing/walking in groups!  Go outside.
• NO Smoking in the warm-up area or anywhere in the facility
• NO darting or cutting abruptly in front of another rider or across the flow
• NO tying up of horses to panels inside OR outside the warm-up area.
•  Tied Horses will be moved at owner’s expense!
• NO “Tailgating” (run up on the butt) of a horse in front of you.
• Horse owners please put an appropriate tail ribbon on your horse for safety.
• -Ribbons (free) are available at the GFR Hospitality/First Aid Booth IN THE OFFICE
• -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

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 should be in the holding pen ready to run by the time the tractor stops for your drag
• You MUST START YOUR RUN FROM THE HOLDING PEN NOT FROM THE WARM UP AREA
• 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 so those who are preparing to run can have plenty of room or be as safe as possible when running home.

 HOT ZONE-THE ALLEY

• NO ONE IN ALLEY DURING REGULAR DRAGS!
• NO VIDEOS FROM THE ALLEY!
• ONLY RACERS 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 GET OUT of the alley once runner goes (does not apply to Leadline runners)
• NO STOPPING IN THE ALLEY TO UN-CINCH OR TAKE BOOTS OFF
• MOVE FORWARD INTO HOLDING AREA TO REMOVE ANY TACK AFTER YOUR RUN OR EXIT TO THE WARM UP AREA

If there is a Holding Pen: HOLDING PEN "RED ZONE"

• NO ONE in the Red Zone During any runs. (both sides of alleyway entrance from holding pens)
• Clear the area so you don't get hurt!
• NO un-cinching or tack removal in the Red Zone during Runs so the race moves along & everyone stays safe!
• Move Forward to the front panels (green zone) during runs.

• Motorized Scooters Information

• We are not the "scooter police" unless someone presents us with no other option.  Just like we are not the "shavings" police.
• You are welcome to report any concerns to GFR at the entry office or via messenger.

Motorized Scooters Defined

• Typically, a device ridden by a single standing individual and powered by a small motor.
• This definition includes but is not limited to gasoline and electrically powered/battery operated scooters, skateboards, inline skates, Segways, one wheeled or two wheeled and similar devices.
• Motorized Scooters does NOT include devices designed for use by persons with physical disabilities.
• All Motorized Scooters (as defined above) are subject to the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code.
• According to Texas Transportation Code Section 551.351, a motor-assisted scooter is a self-propelled device with at least two wheels, a gas or electric motor capable of making the device travel up to 15 miles per hour, and a braking system capable of stopping the device. It also has a deck that allows a person to sit or stand while operating the vehicle and can be propelled by human power alone. An e-scooter is not the same as an electric bicycle, moped or motorcycle in the eyes of the law in Texas. Motor-assisted scooters have their own rules and regulations.

• Age Limits for Riding

  In Texas, a rider must be 16 years or older to ride an e-scooter (as defined above) as per the State of Texas.

  Helmet Requirements

  Helmets are strongly encouraged by GFR while riding e-scooters, but they are not a legal requirement in all Texas Cities. This is similar to Texas’ bicycle helmet stance, which is that all riders, regardless of age, may operate bicycles without wearing helmets. The only exception is if a city or municipality has a law requiring bike helmets which is the operator’s responsibility to know the local laws. It is not GFR’s responsibility to inform operator of every local law.

  Motorized Scooters Operation

  • No person shall operate a motorized scooter on/in the following areas: Race Holding pens by any race alleyway. GFR(Go Fast Races) highly suggest not operating a motorized scooter among horses.
  • On any ramp established for the use of persons with disabilities.
  • Inside enclosed entry office
  • On any landscaped facility areas.
  • May not block Fire lanes/ramps/stairways or railings
  • No charging of Motorized Scooters inside the facility. Please do so at your own trailer.
  • If you are unfamiliar with scooter operations, take time to look at operation and safety information provided by the scooter manufacturer.
  • GFR HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that you wear a helmet at all times when operating a scooter. Consider other protective gear as well such wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads.
  • •Don’t operate a scooter while impaired.
  • •Use caution in pathways that cross.
  • GFR Recommends that motorized scooter operators look into personalized insurance for coverage in case of accidents/rider liability.
  • Go Fast Races Reserves the right to have any person or operator of vehicle removed from the venue premises, if necessary by law enforcement, if person is deemed to be a risk or danger to others while operating a motorized scooter (as defined above)
  • Any operator/user agrees to abide by these Rules to Ride. GFR Reserves the right to amend these rules at anytime. We simply ask for your common sense cooperation. 

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

NON-REFUNDABLES

Exhibitions/Exhibition Sessions- are Non-Refundable

• Please be ready for your exhibition.
• If you miss them you will not be moved to another/later page
• Exhibition Sessions (Trainer Time, Prelim, Rehab) -No refunds if you are a No-Show
• Payment Processing Fees-Non-Refundable
• Producer Adminstrative Fees-Non-Refundable

ENTRY REFUNDS

• No Text, Email, Messenger or Phone Calls are accepted for Draw Outs.
• ALL DRAW OUTS Must Submit  A Draw Out Form at: gofastraces.com/changes
• Please state your reason for drawing out on the form!
• No Vet Outs are taken or needed
• 100% of Entry Fees Only will be refunded if draw out form is received by individual race deadline---check each race for deadlines.
• No Refunds after Race Starts for any Turn outs/No Shows/No Notice Given.

Missed Runs

• If you are on-site at the race and 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.

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

ALLOWED CHANGES

• Add To Entry-required to be completed and paid for at least 3 Hours prior to run.
• Fees will only be charged if Preliminary Draw has posted OR Session has closed
• Horse change/substitutions $10
• Session Change $25
• Rider changes $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.
• Exhibitions/Trainer Times/Prelims/Rehabs may not be sold, given away or traded without informing the office first.
• New/Substitute Riders will owe an admin. fee.

• No Paper Forms or Pictures of Forms or Scanned Documents are accepted
• ALL Racer forms must be completed online at gofastraces.com/forms 
• Forms should be submitted prior to any race.
• 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.
• If Racer resides in another country then a W8-BEN must be submitted.
• 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.

 PAY OUT IS NOT ON SITE.

• Direct Deposit (free) is the safest and fastest way to get your winnings 90% 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, 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 $35 Stop Pay Fee  and will require a DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM BE COMPLETED. This is the only way to receive a replacement.
• We will not mail out duplicate checks
• 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 last race day you will forfeit your winnings and any prizes.
• ALL Forms are located at gofastraces.com/forms

 Full Western Dress Code Not Required-Unless specified otherwise

• NO TENNIS SHOES, NO CROCS, NO HEY DUDES please have on appropriate equine shoes for riding safety. 
• 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 RACE REQUIRES FULL WESTERN DRESS & HAT! This race does have a Hat Fine.

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, 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 TEENAGERS!  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 after a race of any crew member, facility staff, etc. will be pursued 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 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.

What is the NEW HYBRID D PAYOUT:

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 Payout %: 24,19,19,19,19

4D Hybrid Payout %: 28, 24,24,24

3D Hybrid Payout %: 40, 30, 30

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 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!

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 "The Littles": 

For those that are younger but want to compete as well as leadliners!  3D Pee Wee Class & Leadline with their own Class time, 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays (check each race schedule)

• Lead Line Riders -must be lead by an Adult Parent, Guardian or Trainer (with waiver on file)
• Pee Wee Rider must be able to ride on their own.  9 & Under age day or race & must ride at PeeWee Designated Run Time.

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.