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July 26,27, 28
BBR Approved 3 Days/NBHA SAT Only
Breckenridge Recreation Complex- Edna Texas
Barrels, Poles, The Littles
September 14
"Cans Up Ya'll For Fall"
Bring Dry or Canned Goods for Food Bank Donation!
BBR APPROVED!
NBHA Pending
Buddy & Edile Lightsey Arena - Caldwell Texas
Barrels, The Littles, Forerunners Points
October 12
Barrels & Boos
Dress Up Contest
BBR Pending/NBHA Pending
Williamson County Expo Center – Taylor Texas
Barrels, Poles, Glow Fast Race,Forerunners Points
October 26
BBR Pending/NBHA Pending
Heritage Country Church-Salado Texas
Barrels, Poles, Forerunners Points
November 9
"Cans Up Ya'll For Fall"
Bring Dry or Canned Goods Donation For Food Bank!
BBR Pending/NBHA Pending
Buddy & Edile Lightsey Arena - Caldwell Texas
Barrels, Poles, The Littles, Forerunners Points
November 28,29,30, Dec 1
8th Annual Thanksgiving Classic
BBR Pending/NBHA Pending/WPRA Pending
The San Antonio Rose Palace – San Antonio Texas
Futurities, Derby, Open,The Littles– Barrels Only
December 14, 2024
BBR Pending/NBHA Pending
Heritage Country Church-Salado Texas
Barrels Only
December 21
Bring Dry Goods or Canned Goods For Food Bank for Christmas Groceries!
BBR Pending/NBHA Pending
Buddy & Edile Lightsey Arena - Caldwell Texas
Barrels, The Littles, Forerunners Points
*Always check before hauling at gofastraces.com/dates
BBR, WPRA, NBHA PENDING UNLESS NOTED APPROVED!
All Entires will be taken on the Rodeo Results App Starting at 10am the Friday Prior
Rodeo Results App Entires will close at 7pm Monday Prior to race.
Enter on-site only after books close.
No On-Line Entries available on Taco Tuesday Races
No Payment Processing Fees, $10 Office Fee-All Riders, No Late Fees, 80% Payback all classes except Mock Futurity (no payout)
JULY 23 CANCELLED DUE TO GROUNDS FLOODED!!!!!!!
July 16, 30-BBR APPROVED!
August 6, 13, 20, 27 - BBR APPROVED!
September 3,10, 17 - BBR APPROVED!
Oct0ber 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 10, 17
$250 Added with 25+ 4D Open
5D if over 100
$500 Added at 125
BBR PENDING
THE NEW "Hybrid D Format"
Progressive Pay + Equal Pay = Pro-Qual Pay!
1D paid higher % of jackpot
2D-4D/5D paid equal % of jackpot
Examples
4D (100 or less entries) 1D paid 28% of pot, 2D-4D paid 24% of pot
5D(over 100 entries) 1D paid 24% of pot 2D-5D paid 19% of pot
NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE JULY THROUGH AUGUST
8:30am - 12:00pm Trainer Time $25
12:30pm Barrel Session I #1-#51 - For those wanting daytime runs
5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm Reg Exbs $6
(any leadliners will run right before open sessions start)
8pm Open Session II. #51-End
**3D PeeWees Run During Open Sessions
INCENTIVES (must run in open)
3D Youth $25, 18 & Under, full second split
Office Fee: $10 All Riders
No Payment Processing Fees on Pre Entries
RR Pre Entries Open the Friday Prior 10am & Close at 7pm Monday Prior
75% refund of entry fee after books close, no refunds after 10am Race Day, no refunds on exbs.
*Always check before hauling at gofastraces.com/dates
Saturday October 26 , Heritage Country Church 9677 Lark Trail, Salado Texas
BBR APPROVED! NBHA PENDING
Added Money:
Saturday $1500 To Open
Saturday $250 To Open Poles
INCENTIVES
5D Youth $55 18&Under, ½, ½, 1,1 Splits
3D Pee Wee $35 full secs
Leadline $15 No PayOut
4D Adult $45 ½ Splits (19-49)
2D Senior $45 Full Sec (50-64)
2D Super Senior $45 Full Sed (65+)
2D Big Shot $200, progressive ½ sec split
Open Poles $50
Youth Poles $30 16& Under , Must Enter Open Poles
NBHA SIDE POTS TX 23,24,27,00
Open $35
Youth $25
Senior $25
SCHEDULE
Saturday
8:30am Barrel Exbs
10am 5D Open Barrel Session I (#1-100)
12pm 3D Pee Wees & Leadline
12:45 Devotional
1pm-2:15pm Rehab/Trainer Time Session
2:30pm Pole Exhibitions
3:30pm 3D Open Poles
5pm-7pm Barrel Exbs
7:30pm 5D Open Barrel Session II (#101-End)
Other:
All Classes 75% payback, except Big Shot-80% payback.
Administrative Fee $15/Rider/Day
Brackenridege Main Events Center-Edna Texas
Contact Facility for RVs & Stalls - 361-782-7272
ENTRIES WILL OPEN MONDAY JULY 8 at gofastraces.com/enter
BBR Pending/NBHA Pending
Friday Sessions
7:30pm Barrels
Friday Exhibitions
4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm-Barrel Exhibitions $6
Friday Class Fees
4D/5D Open $45
3D Youth Incentive $25-must enter open
Ghost Ride $30
Saturday Sessions
10am Barrel Session I
12pm The Littles
1pm Pole Class
7:30pm Barrel Session II
Saturday Exhibitions
8:30am, 9am Barrels $6 each
12:30pm Pole Exbs $6 each
3pm-5pm Trainer Time $20
5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm Barrels $6 each
Saturday Class Fees
5D Open $65
2D Futurity $40 -Must Enter Open
2D Derby $40 – Must Enter Open
5D Youth $55
4D Adult $45 19-49 -Must Enter Open
2D Senior $45 50-64- Must Enter Open
2D Super Senior $45 65+ Must Enter Open
3D Littles Pee Wee $35
Leadline $15
3D Open Poles $50
3D Youth Poles $30– Must Enter Open Poles
4D NBHA Open $35– Must enter 5D Open
4D NBHA Youth $25– Must enter 5D Open
4D NBHA Senior $25-Must Enter 5D Open
Ghost Ride $30
Sunday Sessions
1pm Barrels
Sunday Exhibitions
11am, 11:30am, 12pm $6
Sunday Class Fees
5D Open $65
5D Youth $55
2D Futurity $40-Must Enter Open
2D Derby $40-Must Enter Open
4D Adult $45 19-49 -Must Enter Open
2D Senior $45 50-64- Must Enter Open
2D Super Senior $45 65+ Must Enter Open
Ghost Ride $30September 14 BBR APPROVED! November 9, December 21 - BBR PENDING
Details Coming!
TRAINER TIME DATES Show up and pay cash, online or some are on the Rodeo Results App
July 23 8:30am-12pm Caldwell
July 30 8:30am-12pm Caldwell
August 6, 13, 20 8:30am-12pm Caldwell
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
No pop up barrels/equipment in the Warm Up Area or outside arena.
Take Turn Format, barrels on the stakes, times available, music.
2024 FORERUNNERS LEAGUE-GET ENABLED WITH US!
Point Year January 1-December 31
Point Race Days-Saturdays & Sundays
Class Ages-as of January 1, 2024
Points Per Class/Rider-Horse Combo/Per D
Points are issued to members only
$50/Class/Rider-Horse Combo
Year End Awards Per D In Each Class
Awards Ceremony/Banquet To Take Place in 1st QTR 2025
POINT CLASSES
BARRELS
5D Open (10pts/D)
5D Youth (18yrs&U)(10pts/D)
3D Pee Wee Littles (12yrs&U) (6pts/D)
*If participating in Pee Wee, you may not participate in Youth for points but you can roll to youth for money/payout as well as the open or any other incentive that rider or horse is elibigible for (most incentives require an open entry).
4D Adult (19-49)(6pts/D)
2D Senior (50-64)(6pts/D)
2D Super Senior (65+)(6pts/D)
Leadline(pts per # of participants)
POLES
3D Open Poles (6pts/D)
3D Youth Poles (16yrs&U)(6pts/D)
MORE SPECIFICS
No Minium Attendance
Horse Substitutions allowed for:
- Injured Horse-Vet Release Required
- Sold Horse-copy of Bill of Sale
Ties to be determined by:
1. Number of Races Attended
2. Number of First Placings
3. Flip of a Coin
Questions: mitzi@gofastraces.com
Interested in being a Sponsor please contact us!
Looking for Saddle Sponsors, Buckle Sponsors & Other Awards!
2024 IS GONNA ROCK!
JOIN US FOR A FANTASTIC SEASON!
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 stands!
- 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 (unless person is rider's assistant).
- 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!
- 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.
- We do have an "Open Class Only Buy Back Incentive Side Pot" for anyone that Hit Barrels or got a NT for broke pattern, etc. You may run again by paying the open entry fee and going into the Incentive side pot.
- 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, Stalls, Concession area or Entry Office!
- NO DOGS in entry office! Dogs MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL FACILITIES WHERE ALLOWED (see each race specifications).
- 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!
CLASS TIME SPLITS
- Open Classes 1/2 Sec Split
- 5D Youth Class 1/2, 1/2, 1, 1 Split
- 4D Youth Class 1/2 Sec Split
- 3D PeeWee Class 1/2 Sec Split
- 3 D Poles Open & Youth 1 Sec Split
- 2D Seniors or Super Srs 1 Sec Split
- 3D Slot Races 1/2 Sec Splits
PAYOUT %
- Check Each race as it can vary. Most are 75% or 80% for Open Classes
EXHIBITION POLICIES
EXHIBITION POLICY
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/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!
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 or Rider Assistant 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.
- 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 will be monitored. The Monitor may ask to see your wrist band 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) - -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 TOWARD THE ARENA TO REMOVE ANY TACK AFTER YOUR RUN OR EXIT TO THE WARM UP AREA
If there is a Holding Pen: HOLDING PEN "RED ZONE" - Left & Right Of Alley Exit & Entrance/Exit Area of Holding Pens
- NO ONE in the Red Zone During any runs.
- 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.
- Red Zone Open to racers during drags only.
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
Forerunners Class Registration 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!
- 100% of Entry Fees Only will be refunded if draw out form is received by 6pm the day prior to your run. For Example: a Friday Race Day Draw Out would need to be received the previous day, Thursday, by 6pm
- ***If you draw out before the 6pm deadline BUT the session you are in is CLOSED/FULL (mostly applies to morning sessions) when you draw out you will ONLY GET 50% Back
- 50% of Entry Fees Only will be refunded if draw out is after above deadline but prior to race start.
- No Refunds after Race Starts for any Turn outs/No Shows/No Notice Given.
- GFR's Boom Boom Celebration & Thanksgiving Classic will have different draw out rules and deadlines!
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.
Entry Process
- ANY rider of ANY age pays an Office Fee to enter our races/classes/exhibitions.
- Racers have the option to Pre-Enter On-line with payment or to enter On-Site with no late fees.
- Pre-Entries are accepted online at gofastraces.com/enter with a credit card payment
- A Pre-liminary Draw will post on the Rodeo Results App on Thursday Evenings for Fri-Sun Races & at least by 8pm the day prior for one day races
- Entries stay open after the Preliminary Draw and we continue to update the draw as entries come in, except for Taco Tuesdays which books close on the Rodeo Results App at 7pm the night before a Taco Tuesday Race.
- On-Site Entries will be accepted as long as there is sufficient time to properly process the entry
- *No Draw Numbers will be issued prior to a race unless proper pre-entry and pre-payment are received, please don’t ask!
- We do not accept checks
- We do take Credit Cards on site unless specifically noted for some races, 5% fee is added.
ONLINE PRE-ENTRY
- Enter Online at: gofastraces.com/enter
- Credit Card Required.
- Online Entries will open no later than two weeks prior to a race (unless a weekly series).
- The GFR Online Entry System includes a payment processing fee of 4.5% plus $2.49 through a 3rd party payment processor.
- Stripe, Inc is the 3rd party payment processor for credit card payments.
- Rodeo Results, LLC is an established race/pre-entry software. There is no App Fee. GFR will use Rodeo Results for all races for draw postings and results. Rodeo Results is free to download from the App Store on your phone!
- 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.
- ON-SITE ENTRIES
- Walk ups are allowed with cash or credit card (processing fees apply)
- If paying by credit card, walk ups will need to enter on-line with your phone or GFR has ipads in the office
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 2 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 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 an admin. fee.
- NOTICE: IF YOU REFUSE TO DO OUR FORMS ONLINE YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED IN OUR RACE AND ALL OR ANY WINNINGS HELD UNTIL FORMS ARE COMPLETED ONLINE!
- 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 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 Most racers choose this option!
- Fill Out A Direct Deposit Form at gofastraces.com/forms
- 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. 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 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, WARM UP PEN/HOLDING PEN/CONCESSION AREA, BREEZE WAY between Warm Up pen and Barn, 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.
- No barking dogs in stands we will ask you to leave.
- No Segways, Hover Boards, Skate Boards, Scooters, Bicycles, Roller Skates, etc inside the facility anywhere! LEAVE THEM HOME. GFR will confiscate and a $200 Fine will be imposed to get them back at END OF RACE. Also non cooperation will lead to a Race Disqualification of Rider or Rider associated with the individual breaking policy!
- 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.
- We absolutely will not tolerate any form of "hate crime" or "hate attitude" toward any of our staff or facility members.
- Any harrassment 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.
No Stalls are available for 1 Day races.
PARKING: If you park on the asphalt parking areas/or RV area please DO NOT CLEAN OUT YOUR TRAILERS. THE FACILITY WILL FINE US $75/hour to clean it up. We don't want to have to increase any fees so please do your part to help keep costs down!
STALL RESERVATIONS FOR TAYLOR: gofastraces.com/enter
YOU CAN TIE OUT/PANELS IN PASTURE AREAS BUT NOT IN OR NEXT TO THE 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 at gofastraces.com/enter
- We cannot guarantee any request for specific stall arrangements or stall numbers
- If you want to stall by a friend then turn in 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 (includes 2 bags shavings)
- Friday-Sunday $110
- Friday Only $65
- Sat Only $65
- No Outside Shavings Allowed! THIS IS A FACILITY RULE!
- Extra Shavings sold On Site in Entry Office $10/Bag CASH ONLY!
- No STALLS OR SHAVINGS Sold From 10pm -8am
STALL REFUNDS-Regular Race Weekends-See separate policy for July Boom Boom Celebration Race
- 75% REFUND OF TOTAL STALL FEES IF CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON
- NO REFUND IF CANCELLATION FORM IS NOT SUBMITTED
- All Refunds Require a Stall Release/Cancellation Form be submitted at: gofastraces.com/changes
- Stalls may not be sold once you book them. They must be released through Go Fast Races.
- 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 HOOVER BOARDS/SEGWAYS/BIKES/SCOOTERS IN THE BARN OR IN THE FACILITY-this includes the stands, concessions area and entry office!!
- 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-TAYLOR-Regular Race Weekends
The Following Policy is for RV Spots at The Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor for regular race weekends. The following DOES NOT apply to our July Boom Boom Celebration Race(see separate Boom Boom Race Policies)
- Must Reserve RV SPOTS directly through the Expo Center by Calling:
- Call Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- 512-352-4808 or book online
- Cost is $35/Night for Water/Electric
- Cost is $40/Night for Water/Electric/Sewer
- 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 NEAR OR AROUND THE RV PARKING OVERNIGHT TIED OR IN PANELS
- IF YOU SADDLE YOUR HORSE AT YOUR TRAILER IN THE RV LOT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP THEIR POOP!
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 the NEW "Open Buy Back Incentive"?
GFR does not do "traditional" buy backs. We recognize the need to make a correct run though, so why not make some $$ on that Corrected Run! So we are now offering the "Open Buy Back Incentive" on Open Runs-ONLY FOR THOSE THAT GOT A NT THE FIRST TIME AROUND!
1. Buy Back with another open entry fee paid, based on whatever the race day fee is (no additional admin fee)
2. 5D Incentive payout, 1/2 splits, 80% payback
3. Sign Up On Site
4. You will be put in the next available draw spot or at the end.
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. There is no payout and offices 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 Forerunners:
GFR's Year End Point League!
Visit this link: gofastraces.com/forerunners to find out how to be part of this great group and opportunity!
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)
- Daily Prizes for Leadlines, year end awards if you join Forerunners Point Class
- 3D Pee Wee, age 12 & Under full sec split, payout 75%, year end awards if you join Forerunners Point Class
- 3D Pee Wee & Leadline must compete at designated class time on race day.
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.