2016 Silver State Winter Nationals presented by. Good Times

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1 2016 Silver State Winter Nationals presented by Good Times Quarter Midget Racing Association The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada December 1-4, 2016 Welcome to the 2016 Silver State Winter Nationals!! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone that is joining us for the 22 nd anniversary Silver State Winter Nationals presented by Good Times QMRA. This is a wonderful event filled with lots of great racing and fun for the entire family. Our format remains the same as last year. The lineups for heat races will be determined by a pill draw and to help our young racers adapt to the race track itself, we will have two 3 minute rounds of practice. For more information and registration packet, please visit our website at We wish all of you the best of luck and thank you for attending. Let the Good Times roll. Derek Holiday Good Times President

2 2016 Silver State Winter Nationals presented by Good Times Quarter Midget Racing Association The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada December 1-4, 2016 Pre-Registration Entry Fee: $80.00 per driver, per class and must be postmarked by November 1, After November 1, $ per driver, per class. Late registration must be postmarked by November 15. ONSITE is $ per driver, per class. Cash or Credit Card is the only acceptable payment for onsite fees. Make checks payable to: Good Times QMRA. No refunds after November 15, Late online or mail-in entries will be accepted, fee is $ for one car/class. QMA Badges will be required at sign ins. All participants and their families will be required to wear event wristbands for security reasons, these can be obtained at sign ins. Parking The Rio is located at 3700 W Flamingo Road in Las Vegas! Hotel Info Reservations can be made at You must register by Oct 28, For guests that prefer to phone in their reservations, you may call the Reservation Center at to secure a reservation on your group block. However, you should be aware that a processing fee per reservation will be incurred if you choose not to use the dedicated weblink. Callers should also use the group code to identify the group, SRGTQ5. Golf Carts & ATV s For safety reasons, no side by side ATV s, Rhinos, or quads will be allowed. Golf carts are allowed but must only be operated by persons over the age of 16. Driver Info Sheet Please fill out one form for each driver / each class. The Silver State Winter Nationals enforces a CLOSED TRACK. Closed Track Conditions exist from Sunday, November 27 through Monday, December 5. Closed Track applies to all of The Rio parking lots! Any handler refusing to adhere to this rule will have their driver DQ d for the remainder of the racing events for the week.

3 2016 Silver State Winter Nationals If you are mailing in registration, we highly recommend you get a tracking number for your envelope! Driver Registration Class: Class: Class: Driver Name: QMA# City/State: Age: Region: Club: Driver Registration Class: Class: Class: Driver Name: QMA# City/State: Age: Region: Club: Driver Registration Class: Class: Class: Driver Name: QMA# City/State: Age: Region: Club: Driver Registration Class: Class: Class: Driver Name: QMA# City/State: Age: Region: Club: Handler/Alternate Handler- Please print clearly. Names: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Region: Club: QMA# Please mail to: Good Times QMA PO Box Fresno, CA Or to: winternationalslv@gmail.com

4 Parking Parking Options (You must select one option) Name: VIP Tower Side Parking (Trailer Only): $200 VIP Tower Side Parking, Trailer + Motorhome: $250 Trackside Parking (Trailer Only): $150 Trackside Parking, Trailer + Motorhome: $200 Non-Trackside Parking (Trailer Only): $25 Non-Trackside Parking, Trailer + Motorhome: $75 Non-Trackside Parking, Motorhome Only: $50 (This option for non-racing friends and family) Onsite Parking charges add $25 to each option. Please note: There are no services available for motorhomes. Tow vehicles, including Motorhomes and the like, may be asked to detach from the race trailer, pending available space. No fee, sharing with: You must choose a parking option, if you are sharing a spot, please complete the bottom line. If you do not choose a parking spot and show up with a trailer, you will be charged the onsite price.

5 Driver Info Sheet Name Class Age 1 form per class please Home Track Special Thanks Driver Info Sheet Name Class Age 1 form per class please Home Track Special Thanks

6 2016 Silver State Winter Nationals presented by Good Times Quarter Midget Racing Association EVENT SCHEDULE Tuesday November 29: Reserved Vendor and VIP Parking begins after track set-up, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday November 30: Trailer Parking starting at 8:00 am Car Safety Inspections 11:00am-7:00pm Sign In and Pill Draw 11:00am-5:00pm Thursday December 1st Trailer Parking 7:00am Car Safety Inspections 7:30am-12:00pm Sign In and Pill Draw 7:30am - 12:00pm Pit Meeting 9:00am Practice 9:30am-two three minute rounds (time permitting) Sign In closes 2:00pm No trackside parking during practice. Friday December 2nd Pit Meeting 8:00am Heat Races 8:30am Lower Mains begin (time permitting) Saturday December 3rd Pit Meeting 8:00am Resume Lower Mains 8:30am ***RIP RIDER RACES will be held following last race of the day*** Sunday December 4th Pit Meeting 8:00am A Mains 8:30am Tech Awards All times subject to change please watch Facebook for any schedule changes during event

7 2016 Silver State Winter Nationals presented by Good Times Quarter Midget Racing Association SIGN-IN All cars need to be pre-registered to avoid Late Entry Fee All cars must pass safety before completing sign in process All cars must be signed in to practice All cars must be signed in and pass safety by Thursday, Dec 2 at 12:00 pm to be involved in pill draw to determine heats. If you sign in after 12:00 pm you will tag rear of heat race. Sign in will close Thursday, Dec 1 at 2:00 pm. RACE FORMAT Practice- Maximum 7 cars, 3 minutes 2 rounds time permitting Time Limits- Subject to change All races will have a time limit to be determined on race day. (If AA & Half drivers do not complete heat race prior to time limit, the cars will not refuel. The race will conclude with the 80 lap fuel limit.) The race finish will be determined on the next yellow/red flag that is thrown after the time limit has expired. The tower will score the finish by the last line up after the yellow/red flag. Heats and Main Laps All races will be run HOT OUT OF THE CHUTE. (NO WARM UP LAPS). Corner workers cars 1 4 in corresponding corner. Heat Races will be 20 laps Lower Mains will be 25 laps Novice A Mains will be 25 laps A Mains will be 30 laps Juniors/ 40 laps Seniors Classes with one car will run green, white, checkered flag. Transfers- See Line-up/Transfer Grids

8 Line Up Order All heat races will line up according to pill draw Judging Per QMA rules QMA Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced Tech All engines will be sealed immediately after Heat after you cross the scale. Handlers are responsible to see that their engine is sealed by a track official. Top three finishers in each class will be impounded after the Main Event. All cars signed in are subject to tech. Fuel/Tires No fuel will be provided. Mandatory fuel: Chevron midgrade purchased at Chevron 3201 W Tropicana Ave. Corner of Tropicana Ave and Dean Martin. No Fuel Containers over 5 gallons. Fire Extinguishers Must be at ALL TRAILERS. Fuel and oil will be checked at Tech s discretion. AA s and Half s will have a 5 minute time limit to refuel. All drivers not ready to race when time expires will be sent to the pits and will start at the back of the pack, if they return before the green flag. Tire rule, as per the 2016 QMA rule book, will apply. Novice is run as a competitive class during the Winter Nationals tire rule applies to ALL CLASSES, including Novice. Heat race tires will be handled per QMA rules. All drivers that will participate in the A main will purchase a tire voucher, at a designated location, for the tires that must be utilized during the A main event. Tires will be marked and\or branded across the racing surface of the tire to ensure no alteration of the tire for racing. Tires will be allowed to be taken back to the trailers to be mounted by the hander. When handler/driver come to fueling the brand must be on the tire and tires must still be in virgin condition. Any tires not meeting the criteria will not be allowed to race and the handler/driver must purchase another tire. After going through fueling area, tires must remain untouched, no grinding, scotch brite, needling, sanding, etc Cars will enter track on unaltered tires.

9 Awards First place awards will be given to all heat race winners First thru third place in Main events will receive a custom slot machine trophy. First place finishers will receive a signed checkered flag. General The Good Times Board of Directors reserves the right to change The program/rules based upon unforeseen events or weather conditions.

10 2016 Silver State Winter Nationals presented by Good Times Quarter Midget Racing Association The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada December 1-4, 2016 Vendor Request Company Contact Address City/State/Zip Phone Items to be sold All Vendors must be pre-approved, Please Cost is $300

11 Judging Good Times QMRA would like to invite each Region to sponsor a judge to participate in the Silver State Winter Nationals. Please be advised of the following: Good Times will provide three (3) judges in the tower for the event. These judges are experienced QMA handlers, and are not currently affiliated with any Good Times or other QMA or USAC affiliated driver. We welcome up to two (2) judges in the tower, in addition to the judges provided by Good Times. Each additional judge must commit to being in the tower one entire race day. Multiple judges per day will not be considered. Each judge must be willing to judge all classes the entire day. Judging is needed for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the event. Each judge must be experienced with the QMA judging guidelines. Good Times does not provide any travel or lodging costs for tower workers, including judges. This is the responsibility of the Region or individual. Judges must comply with the QMA Code of Conduct, or their services will no longer be needed. If you have individuals that are interested in judging, please name, region, phone number, address and date they are interested in judging to winternationalslv@gmail.com

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13 Good Times Quarter Midget Association Madera, CA Silver State Nationals Sponsorship Information Below is information regarding sponsorships for the upcoming Silver State Winter Nationals. Please keep in mind that custom packages are available and we will do all we can to make your partnership with Good Times QMA and the Silver State Winter Nationals as beneficial to your company as possible. We appreciate your interest in supporting our organization! Gold Sponsorship - $600 Company Name/Logo displayed on the flagger s stand. Only 3 available for this prime location all eyes are on the flagger! Company provides banner up to 3 tall x 4 wide Company product and information on display at Registration area. Company information announced several times per day during the race program. Company Information and Link on GoodTimesQM.Com and on the Silver State Winter Nationals Facebook page. Silver Sponsorship - $400 Company Name/Logo displayed around the inside track area. Company provides banner up to 3 tall x 4 wide Company product and information on display at Registration area. Company information announced several times per day during the race program. Company Information and link on GoodTimesQM.com and on the Silver State Winter Nationals Facebook page. In Kind Donation Goods or Services to be used for Online Auction & Daily Raffles Company Name, Contact Information and website listed in the Event Program Family Recognition - $200 Give a shout-out to your favorite driver! Perfect for the retiring QMA driver. Driver/Family name displayed on and around the Tower. Family provides signage, up to 3 x 3 Tax ID # Trophy Sponsorship - $300/class sponsored Company Name/Logo printed on 1 st -3 rd place trophy for each class sponsored. Classes available: *Jr. Novice * Sr. Novice, *Jr. Animal, * Hvy Animal*Sr. Animal, *Jr. Honda, *Sr. Honda, *Hvy Honda, *Jr. Stock, *Mod, *Lt. 160, *Hvy 160, *B, *AA, *Jr. Half, *Lt. World Formula, *Hvy World Formula Name: Company Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Contact Phone:

14 Area Info Hospitals Montevista Hospital 5900 W Rochelle Avenue (702) Spring Valley Hospital 5400 S Rainbow Boulevard Desert Springs Hospital 2075 E Flamingo Road (702) St. Rose Dominican Hospital 3001 Saint Rose Parkway Henderson (702) University Medical Center 1800 W Charleston Boulevard (702) Valley Hospital 620 Shadow Lane (702) Police Emergency 911 Las Vegas Metro Police Department Non-Emergency (702) Tourist Safety Unit (702) Nevada Highway Patrol Non-emergency (702) Fuel Fuel will NOT be provided. Chevron midgrade purchased at Chevron 3201 W Tropicana Ave. Corner of Tropicana Ave and Dean Martin. Fuel and oil will be checked at Tech s discretion. Motorsports Attractions NASCAR Cafe (at the Sahara) Speedworld (at the Sahara) 2535 S Las Vegas Boulevard (702) Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix 1401 N. Rainbow Boulevard (702) Sega Gameworks 3785 Las Vegas Boulevard (702) Fast Lap Indoor Karting Center 4288 S. Polaris Avenue (702) Pole Position Raceway 4175 S. Arville Road (702) Las Vegas Motor Speedway Track tour, $8 for adults; $6 for kids and seniors Monday Saturday, 9am 4pm; Sunday, 11am 4pm Tours leave at the top of each hour and depart from the "Speedway World" gift shop. Grocery Stores International Marketplace 5000 South Decatur Boulevard (702) Albertson s 5975 West Tropicana Avenue (702) Smith s Food and Drug 6130 West Tropicana Avenue (702) Shopping / Drug Stores Target 3550 South Rainbow Boulevard (702) Walmart 3615 South Rainbow Boulevard (702) Costco 222 South Martin L King Boulevard (702)

15 Home Improvement Home Depot 4750 South Decatur Boulevard (702) Lowe s 5050 South Fort Apache Road (702) Auto Parts Harbor Freight 4740 South Decatur Boulevard (702) Auto Zone 4850 South Jones Boulevard (702) Cheyene Auto Parts 4675 Polaris Avenue # C (702) Napa Auto Parts 3830 South Valley View Boulevard (702) RV Supplies Camping World Las Vegas Boulevard (877) Camping World 1600 South Boulder Highway (702) Mall / Outlet Las Vegas Outlets 7400 Las Vegas Boulevard (702) Las Vegas Premium Outlets 875 South Grand Central Parkway (702) Fashion Show Mall 3200 S. Las Vegas Boulevard (702) Bouvelard Mall (Nevada's largest mall) 3528 S. Maryland Parkway (702) Scenic Attractions Floyd Lamb State Park (702) Hoover Dam (702) Mt. Charleston (702) Lee Canyon (702) Red Rock Canyon (702) Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (702) Valley of Fire State Park (702)