GFR: Race Dates

2023

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

February 17,18,19 Taylor, Texas - "Cupid's Arrow"

March 24, 25, 26 San Antonio Rose Palace - “March Magic”

May 19,20,21 Taylor, Texas -"Flower Power"

June 9,10,11 Taylor, Texas "Geminis Rock...Birthday Bash"

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  14 Taylor, Texas – “Boos & Barrels”

November 23,24, 25, 26, San Antonio Rose Palace

“The 7^th Annual Thanksgiving Classic”

February Cupids Arrow

• BBR, WPRA, WCRA, FORERUNNERS APPROVED ALL 3 DAYS!
• NBHA Sanctioned Saturday Only Districts 24, 27, 00
• 75% Payback on EF all classes
• 80% Payback on 3D Rodeo Bucks
• 100% Payback of Added Money
• Open 1/2 Sec Splits
• Youth 1/2, 1/2, 1, 1 Splits
• Other classes/incentives 1/2 Sec Splits
• Equal Payout

Friday February 17 (2 race sessions)

• Trainer Time 9am-2pm Sign Up On-Site 
• Race Session I   3pm (#1-75)
• Regular Exhibitions 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm
• Race Session II   7pm (#76-End)

Friday Fees

• Trainer Time $30/rider/Cash
• 5D Open $50 (4D if less than 100)
• Youth 5D $35 (must enter open)
• Adult 5D $35 (must enter open)
• Senior 5D $35 (must enter open)
• Ghost Rider $30
• Off. Fee $15

Saturday February 18 (3 race sessions) 

• Prelim 8am-9:30am. $25 (limited)
• Race Session I  10am (Draw #1-100)
• The Littles 12pm (limited)
• Rehab 12:30-2:30pm (limited)
• Race Session II  3pm (Draw#101-200)
• Reg. Exbs 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm
• Race Session III  7pm (Draw# 201-End)

Saturday Fees

• Prelim Session $25
• Rehab Session $25
• Reg. Exbs  $5
• 5D Open $65
• 5D Youth $55
• 5D Adult $40 (must enter open)
• 5D Senior $40 (must enter open)
• 3D Rodeo Bucks $100 (must enter open) 1/2 Sec. Split
• The Littles $15 (may not enter any other class/no payout)
• Ghost Rider $30 (no payout)
• Off. Fee $15

Sunday February 19 (2 race sessions)

• Prelim Session 8:00-9:30am (limited)
• Barrel Session I 10am (Draw#1-100)
• The Littles 12pm (limited)
• Reg. Exbs 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm
• Race Session II 3pm (Draw #101-End)

Sunday Fees

• Prelim Session $25
• Reg. Exbs $5
• 5D Open $65
• 5D Youth $55
• 5D Adult $40 (must enter open)
• 5D Senior $40 (must enter open)
• 3D Rodeo Bucks $100 (must enter open)
• The Littles $15 (may not enter any other class)
• Ghost Rider $30
• Off. Fee $15

March Magic-The Rose Palace San Antonio

• BBR Pending, WPRA, WCRA, FORERUNNERS APPROVED ALL 3 DAYS!
• NBHA Sanctioned Saturday Only Districts 24, 27, 00
• 75% Payback on Open & Age Incentives
• 95% Payback on TRIPLE SLOT RACE/ 3D 1/2 Spits/Progressive pay/drag every 3
• 100% Payback of Added Money
• Open 1/2 Sec Splits
• Youth 1/2, 1/2, 1, 1 Splits
• Other classes/incentives 1/2 Sec Splits
• Equal Payout Open/Open Avg. & Age Incentives

Friday March 24 (2 race sessions)

• Trainer Time 9am-2pm Sign Up On-Site 
• Race Session I   3pm (#1-100)
• Regular Exhibitions  5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm
• Race Session II  7pm (#101-End)

Friday Fees

• Trainer Time $30/rider/Cash
• 5D Open $50 (4D if less than 100) $500 Added
• 5D Open Avg $60 (best two times out of weekend) $1000 Added
• Youth 5D $40 (must enter open) $125 Added
• Adult 5D $40 (must enter open) $125 Added
• Senior 5D $40(must enter open) $125 Added
• Ghost Rider $35
• Off. Fee $15/Rider

Saturday March 25 (4 race sessions) 

7am-8:30am Prelim Exb Session

9am 5D Open (Draw#1-150)
12pm The Littles

12:30pm-1:30pm Rehab Exb Session
2pm Triple Slot Race -Limited to 200 entries (1-200) Drag every 3/ 95% Payout
7pm 5D Open (Draw#151-End)

Saturday Fees

• Prelim Session $25
• Rehab Session $25 
• 5D Open $75 $5000 Added
• 5D Open Avg $60 $1000 Added
• 3D Triple Slot $400 (2pm must run)
• 5D Youth $45(must enter open) $250 Added
• 5D Adult $45(must enter open) $125 Added
• 5D Senior $45 (must enter open) $125 Added
• The Littles $15 (may not enter any other class/no payout). 12pm
• Ghost Rider $35
• Off. Fee $15/Rider

Sunday 5D Open 2 Sessions, 10am, 3pm

8am-9:30am Prelim Exb Session

10am 5D Open (Draw #1-100)

 12pm The Littles

Reg Exbs 1, 1:30, 2pm

 3pm 5D Open (Draw#101-End)

Sunday Fees

• Prelim Session $25 
• Reg. Exbs $5. 
• 5D Open $65 $2500 Added
• 5D Youth $45 (must enter open) $250 Added
• 5D Adult $45 (must enter open) $125 Added
• 5D Senior $45 (must enter open) $125 Added
• The Littles $15 (may not enter any other class/no payout) 12pm
• Ghost Rider $35
• Off. Fee $15/Rider

MARCH MAGIC ENTRY REFUNDS

• Refunds Require a Draw Out Form be submitted at: gofastraces.com/changes
• Once entered you may receive an 100% refund on entry fees & Exhibitions only IF DRAW OUT FORM IS SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE which is FRIDAY March 24 at 12pm NOON
• If your Draw Out is submitted BEFORE ABOVE DEADLINE BUT AFTER  a Race Session or Exhibition Page/Session has been CLOSED you will receive an 80% refund on Entry Fees & Exhibitions Only. We cannot re-open a Race Section or Exhibition Page/Session once we close it.
• THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANYTHING ENTERED AFTER THE ABOVE DEADLINE  FOR ANY RACE DAY.
• Off. Fees/Application fees are non-refundable
• TRIPLE SLOT ENTRIES: NO REFUNDS ONCE ENTERED, YOU MAY SELL OR LEASE YOUR SPOT and YOU HAVE FIRST RIGHT TO SLOT AT MARCH MAGIC 2024
  

TRAINER TIME DATES Show up and pay cash! $30/Rider

Friday February 17 , 2023 Williamson County Expo Center Taylor Texas 9am-2pm

Friday March 24, 2023 The San Antonio Rose Palace 9am-2pm

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.
• All Racers must check in with our holding pen crew member 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/swapped 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

All Races

ENTRY REFUNDS

• Once entered you may receive an 100% refund on entry fees & Exhibitions only IF DRAW OUT FORM IS SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE which is FRIDAYS AT 12pm NOON
• February Taylor Race: Friday February 17, 2023
• March Magic San Antonio Race: Friday March 24, 2023/NO REFUNDS ON TRIPLE SLOT
• If your Draw Out is submitted BEFORE ABOVE DEADLINE BUT AFTER  a Race Session or Exhibition Page/Session has been CLOSED you will receive an 80% refund on Entry Fees & Exhibitions Only. We cannot re-open a Race Section or Exhibition Page/Session once we close it.
• THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR ANYTHING ENTERED AFTER THE ABOVE DEADLINES  FOR ANY RACE DAY.
• Admin Fees/Application fees are non-refundable

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 Listed Below ONCE THE DRAW HAS POSTED!

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 $10
• Session Change $20
• 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 a process fee.

RIDER REQUIRED FORMS AT: GOFASTRACES.COM/FORMS

• 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 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.

ENTERING

• Please enter online, Online entries stay open throughout the race (unless specified otherwise)
• You may enter on site for DAY OF ONLY (not for the next day) with Cash or CC (App fees will apply)
• Enter at gofastraces.com/enter be sure to PICK THE CORRECT RACE DATE!

PAYOUT OF WINNINGS GFR DOES NOT PAY OUT AT RACES

• DIRECT DEPOSIT (free) is the safest and fastest way to get your winning checks!  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 must be deposited within 30 days of issue date or they are voided
• Replacing a winning check , FOR ANY REASON, will incur a $50 fee/deduction 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 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.
• ALL Forms are located at gofastraces.com/forms

DRESS CODE

• Full Western Dress Code Not Required-Unless specified otherwise 
• NO TENNIS SHOES 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 2023 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 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
• 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

• 75% REFUND OF TOTAL STALL FEES IF CANCELLED BY 8am FRIDAY RACE DAY
• NO REFUNDS AFTER 8am FRIDAY RACE DAY-NO EXCEPTIONS.
• All Refunds Require a Stall 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 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

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
• 512-943-1920 or book online 
• 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!

STALLS BOOKED THROUGH GFR (2 bags shavings)

gofastraces.com/enter (be sure you are checking the correct race!)

 STALL COST

Thursday-Sun $115/stall

Friday-Sun $95/stall

Friday Only $65/stall

Saturday Only $65/stall

 RVS BOOKED THROUGH GFR (two night minimum)

gofastraces.com/enter (be sure you have the correct race!)

RV COST 

Thurs-Sun $135 30amp

Thurs-Sun $180 50amp (very limited)

 Fri-Sun $90 30amp

Fri-Sun $120 50amp (very limited)

REFUND POLICY: ONCE BOOKED 75% REFUND DEADLINE FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2023 12pm Noon, submit form at gofastraces.com/changes

NO REFUNDS AFTER ABOVE DEADLINE, MAY NOT SELL RVS OR STALLS. THEY MUST BE RELEASED TO GFR with form submission.

NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS, IF YOU ARE CAUGHT YOU WILL BE FINED BY FACILITY.

NO TIE OUTS OR PANELS. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH, FINE IS $200

NO SMOKING INSIDE THE ENTIRE FACILITY! YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE!

FREE DESIGNATED PASTURE PARKING FOR GENERATORS, NO ASPHALT FREE PARKING!

What is Forerunners:

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

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 "The Littles": 2023 NEW CLASS: “THE LITTLES”  NEW NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES to be ran separately on Saturday & Sunday Regular Season Races at 12pm sharp. Entries are limited as time is limited!  

THE LITTLES

• Lead Line Riders -must be lead by an Adult Parent, Guardian or Trainer (with waiver on file)
• Slower Riders/Pee Wees that can ride alone but may need encouragement or some assistance from the ground.
• Age is not capped but this IS A NON-COMPETITIVE CLASS. GFR will politely request that you not enter The Littles if we feel it's not a match.
• If your Little can run times that are equal to our Youth Class lower Division, then they should probably not be in The Littles Class.  19's & 20's do at times place in our 5D Youth Division as our spits are 1/2, 1/2, 1, 1 

SPECIFICS

• No Membership Fees Required
• Rider may not compete in any other classes
• Riders must compete in class at designated time frame
• No Pay Out
• Year End Recognition for Participation
• Daily or Year End Prizes will be based solely on donations, no guarantees

GFR COVERED WARM-UP AREA ETIQUETTE 

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 in Taylor, other arenas be sure to check.
• Only Racers/Riders with paid entries or exhibitions or one approved assistant (on foot or horseback) may enter the warm-up area.
• Only the next 10 runners (with one assistant) will be allowed in the holding pen.
• 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 of the warm up area!
• Warm up area is not for gathering and socializing in groups. Go outside the warm up area!
• Do not run up the butt of another horse in front of you. Look for colored Ribbons on tails of horses.
• Holding Pen RULES: stay out of the alley during drags, stay clear of the entrance areas on both sides of alley at all times, PLEASE exit the holding pen to un cinch or take boots off of your horse
• 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

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.