For Competitors
RacerResources
Rules, waivers, scoring, pit passes — everything you need before you load the trailer. The downloadable rulebook is the official document; the summaries below get you up to speed fast.
Online Waiver
Complete the SmartWaiver once per season, then check in at the competition gate daily.
Sign WaiverScoring & Timing
Live and historical race results on MyLaps Speedhive — every heat, every main.
Open SpeedhiveGold Cup Pre-Registration
Racing the July 17/18 weekend? Pre-register to speed up gate check-in.
Gold Cup PagePit Passes
Race Day Pricing
- $40 / day
Oval Racer Pass
Pre-purchase or pay at the gate
- $35 / day
Crew Pass
Pre-purchase or pay at the gate
Pit minimum age 14. Minors under 18 require signed release forms — no exceptions.
2026 Points Fund
Payout Structure
The 2026 Trail Tire Alberta Extreme Sprints points fund payout is being finalized. Check back here or follow the series on Facebook for the announcement.
To Be AnnouncedAlberta Extreme Sprints
Sprintcar Rules
Condensed for quick reference. The full rulebook is the official document — when in doubt, the director of competition and head official interpret and enforce the rules.
01Roll Cage
4130 seamless steel tubing. 1.5" OD top rails, 1.375" upper rails. Cage construction to sprint car standard.
02Frames & Components
Minimum 84-inch wheelbase. 4130 construction only — no aluminum frames.
03Steering Wheel
Quick disconnect required.
04Knee Guards
Mandatory.
05Seat
Full containment, high-back aluminum or carbon fiber seat. Hans device (or equivalent head-and-neck restraint) mandatory.
06Bumpers
Steel rear bumpers and nerf bars required.
07Safety Equipment
Approved harnesses and restraints, fire-retardant gear, Snell SA2015 minimum helmet, rock screen, and enclosed drive shaft required.
08Electronics
Memory tachometer, transponder, and one-way radio mandatory. No traction control of any kind.
09Mirrors
Not permitted.
10Fuel System
Racing fuel cell required. Methanol or ethanol only.
11Mufflers
Required. Maximum 100 DBA at Rad Torque Raceway.
12Weight Jacks
Cockpit-adjustable weight jack systems prohibited.
13Weight
Minimum 1,600 lbs including driver. 2020 chassis support bar rule and wheel mud cover rule optional.
14Tires & Wheels
Right rear durometer minimum 40. Hoosier, American Racer, and PWM approved.
15Suspension
Left rear adjustable shocks allowed only.
16Brakes
No titanium rotors or carbon fiber brake components.
17Bodies
Sprint car design. No carbon fiber panels.
18Driveline
In-out box or approved transmission required.
19Wings
Top wing maximum 25 sq ft. Cockpit-adjustable sliders permitted.
20Engine
GM / Ford / Chrysler steel block V-8. No turbos, no LS engines. Detailed cylinder head, fuel injection, oiling, and ignition specs in the full rulebook.
21RaceSaver / Skagit / GM Crate Engines
Limited options permitted with restrictions — see full rulebook.
Rad Torque Raceway
Track Rules & Policies
House rules at the home track. Entry constitutes acceptance of all rules.
01General Information
Vehicle owners and drivers certify compliance with track safety regulations. Pit crews are the driver’s responsibility. Entry constitutes acceptance of all rules.
02Alcohol & Drug Policy
No one is permitted to enter the pit area or compete while under the influence. Possession of alcohol or marijuana is prohibited. Testing may be conducted — positive results lead to suspension and fines.
03Pit Area Admission
Pit passes are mandatory and non-transferable. Minimum age 14. Minors under 18 require signed release forms — no exceptions.
04Cooperation with Officials
Only the owner or one appointed representative per car may address the officials.
05Conduct
Improper language, harassment, threats, or physical violence result in reprimand, expulsion, or fines. Physical contact with an official can mean suspension up to one year.
06Race Procedures
Check-in and pill draw at pit gate opening. Missing the pill draw means starting at the rear. Mandatory pit meeting roughly 75 minutes before events.
07Raceday Program
Rookies start at the rear of the field until approved by the Race Director. Inexperienced drivers must run a bright coloured ribbon on the rear of the car.
08Competitor Responsibilities
One-way radio systems mandatory. Transponders required and active — non-functioning transponders mean a trip to the pits and possible penalty.
09Starts & Restarts
Double-file starts at the chalk line; after three failed attempts, single-file from turn four. All restarts single file without gapping. Passing left of the cone or hitting it incurs a two-spot penalty.
10Flags
Green: racing. Yellow: controlled slowdown, no passing, single file. Red: complete stop (closed) or work-area access (open). White: final lap. Checkered: race end. Black: warning or work-area directive.
11Racing Procedures
Deliberately causing a caution: two-position penalty. One push-off allowed per race. Two unaided spins is a disqualification from that race. Crew may not enter the racing surface.
12Work Area
Two-minute rule for repairs during caution (no time given inside 10 laps to go). Applies to mains/features only, not heats.
13Cancellation Policy
A feature race is complete after half the scheduled laps. A race night is complete after all divisional heats have run.
14Required Safety Equipment
SFI 16.1/16.5 belts, fire-resistant uniform (SFI 3.2A/5 minimum), SFI 3.3 gloves, full-face Snell SA2015+ helmet, SFI 39.2 full containment seat. No modifications to safety equipment. Fire extinguishers required in pit stalls.
15Waivers & Check-In
Every participant must check in at the competition gate daily before hitting the track. Online waivers are completed once per season.