Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce - Event Information

Event Name:
The Main Event - Vintage Snowmobile Races

Event Type(s):
Community & Area Events

Description:

!! CANCELED DUE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE ICE !!


International Main Event Snowmobile Races
Saturday, March 7, 2020 in front of Lakeside on Lake Minnewaska

MARCH 7, 2020
 INTERNATIONAL MAIN EVENT
TENTATIVE RACE INFORMATION
 
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
 No REGISTRATION after 11 AM.
NO REFUNDS AT ANY TIME.
HOT LAPS:  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
DRIVERS MEETING AT 11:30 AM
 

RACES BEGIN AT 12:00 NOON

 
ROGER EBERT SPORTSMANSHIP BALLOTS DUE 30 minutes after Last Race.
 
AWARDS CEREMONY - AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
 FOLLOWING END OF LAST RACE
 
ALL RACERS PLEASE WATCH YOUR RACE SCHEDULE SO YOU WILL
BE READY WHEN YOUR RACE IS SET TO GO.
 
RACE FEES REDUCED FOR 2020
 
Each participant will pay $30 to enter their first race and each additional race will be $ 5/Race. Example: A Racer who enters 5 races will pay $30 for their first race and $ 5 each race for their four additional races for a total of $20 for the four races and $ 30 for their first race for a grand Total of $50 for all of their races. The Payout will go to the top three winners in each class.  Specialty Classes do not earn points or payouts but do receive trophies.  Specialty fees are $15 for their first race and $5 for each additional race they enter. Regular registration will be from 8 AM to 10 AM and late registration will be available from 10 AM to 11 AM to encourage people to register early so the racing lineup may be finalized in a timely manner.  There is a $30 Fee for Late Registration.
 
AWARDING THE HETTEEN CUP & PURSE of $ 1,500
 
The purpose of the Main Event and the Hetteen Cup Championship in Glenwood is to promote all vintage racing and snowmobiling. The winner of the Cup will be the best racer at The Main Event determined on a Point Basis the races which are designated as Hetteen races.  The Hetteen Cup and Cash Purse will be awarded to the driver with the highest point totals from their top THREE PAYOUT classes. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st = 15pts, 2nd = 10pts, 3rd = 5pts.  If you finish first in two races and third in another race you will have 30 points (for the first two first place finishes) and 10 points for the third place finish for a total of 40 Points. 
 
 

TIE BREAKERS

In the event of a tie, the following tie breakers will be used in order: (1) Highest number of First place finishers; (2) Highest Number of second place finishes; (3) Highest Number of third place finishes and (4) Number of total racers in their top three payout classes.
 
THE ROGER EBERT MEMORIAL AWARD FOR SPORTSMANSHIP
 
The Roger Ebert Memorial Award is given as a Sportsmanship Award. Upon registration, each racer will be given a ballot which they will be asked to turn into the registration desk no later than 30 minutes following the final race. The winner of the Award will be the individual with the highest number of votes as recognized by the racers participating in the Hetteen Cup Championship Vintage Race.


Event Date:
3/7/2020

Location:
Lake Minnewaska - in front of Lakeside
180 Lakeshore Drive N
Glenwood, MN 56334
UNITED STATES

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