Everyone is here to have fun and do what we love. Each person is responsible for respecting every participant — riders, parents, crew, and HSS workers. Hartford Snocross reserves the right to remove or disqualify anyone violating these rules or the code of conduct. Riders are responsible for the actions of their parents, family members, crew, mechanics, and friends, and may be penalized for the negative actions of those associated with them. Physical abuse of officials will be reported to law enforcement and is grounds for permanent expulsion.
Anyone entering RK Compound / Hartford Snocross Series property must sign the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability and pick up a wristband. Wristbands MUST be worn throughout the entire event. Riders or crews caught without wristbands, switching wristbands, or using old wristbands can subject the rider to disqualification or fines.
What age you are on December 1, 2026 is the age group you can compete in through the final race of the season. Riders may advance to the next age group with approval from the Hartford Snocross Series Director. A certified copy of a birth certificate or driver's license will be accepted as proof of age. Proof must be provided within 3 days of request — failure to do so results in disqualification.
Any machine that fits the respective class may be entered by two or more riders.
The time and location of riders' meeting will be stated on the schedule. Important information is given at this meeting. Questions about scoring should be asked of an HSS Representative after the morning meeting or after the race.
It is the rider's responsibility to be at the start line on time. It is NOT the responsibility of officials to locate riders. Riders must know what heat they're racing in and be in the staging area when called. Anyone who misses their heat and runs in the subsequent heat will be given their finish position but no year-end points for that heat. A rider cannot run in another heat if they miss theirs. If racing back-to-back, the rider's representative must notify officials.
If a rider leaves the course during the race and decides to resume, they must re-enter at the point of exit before another lap counts. If unsafe to re-enter at exit point, re-enter at the soonest safe place. Riders must stop and clearly look up-track before re-entering. Race officials MUST see the rider turn their head and look up-track to make sure they don't impede or endanger anyone. When entering the course, riders must not gain position. Riders caught not looking or gaining position after going off-track shall be scored last, docked position, or disqualified at the Race Director's discretion.
If a mechanical breakdown happens near the finish line, the driver only may push or pull the machine across the finish line (without assisted devices). The rider must be in contact and control of the machine as it crosses.
There will not be a re-start unless decided by race officials or medical attendants — specifically if attendants or riders are in danger, or there is a malfunction at the start line.
Any unsafe or intentional hitting, bumping, taking out, unsafe riding, or course cutting deemed dangerous by track officials will be grounds for disqualification or penalty. Blocking by lapped traffic could lead to disqualification. Unsportsmanlike conduct will NOT be tolerated.
The protest period is 15 minutes following the conclusion of each respective class final. Signed protests must be submitted to the Race Director within the period.
Protest fees: $400 for engine teardown, $200 for non-teardown. Hartford Snocross is not responsible for re-assembling protested machines.
If the machine is found legal, the protested rider receives the full protest fee. If found illegal, the protesting party gets refunded and the protested rider forfeits trophy/award, all points for the day, and the machine is moved to the proper class for the remainder of the season. Only riders (or parents of) in the same class may declare a protest.
All numbers must be readable — it’s the rider’s responsibility to have legible numbers. If they can’t be read while racing, you risk disqualification.
Standard block-style lettering is required. All numbers must be black on a white background — however, if you race ISOC and have another color background, you can use that. Numbers cannot overlap and must all be the same size. Number size must be 8" × 1½".
Pick any number, but you’re only allowed one number — make sure all your sleds have the same number. In case of duplicates, one will have a colored line through it.
Sandbagging is not allowed. The Race Director has authority to move riders down classes if necessary.
The Race Director and HSS Management have the right to eject any person from the pit, staging, track, or property. Riders are responsible for their parents, family, crew, mechanics, friends, and anyone associated with them.
Top three from all heat races and finals must stop at the tech trailer at the conclusion of the race. The tech trailer is located at the track exit. Failure to stop at tech forfeits finish position and points.
GO! The course is clear and the race is in progress.
Caution. Yellow zone starts at the first yellow flag and extends through the incident. No passing, no jumping, and no significant ground gained on the next competitor until clear of the incident. A pass under yellow earns a furled black flag. If a rider mistakenly passes, drop back and let the passed sled regain position. Disobeying yellow may result in last-place points or DQ. Gaining more than one sled length is "gaining too much ground."
STOP immediately, regardless of track position. Used for downed riders needing medical attention or unsafe track conditions. If thrown during the last lap, the race resumes with two laps (white and checkered). No work on the sled until called. Riders have 2 minutes to be at their sleds for restart. Downed riders must signal officials by raising an arm if uninjured.
Warning for equipment failure or rider conduct. Stop the activity that caught officials’ attention. Proceed to the start line for your penalty. If shown lap one, you likely jumped the start — drop to the back of the field. If shown during racing, you likely gained position illegally — drop back and let three sleds by, then resume.
Immediate disqualification. Pull off the track immediately and safely. Do not stop at the finish line — go to the start flagman for questions. Penalty assessed after the race.
Shown to riders being lapped. Hold your line and let the leaders pass. Waved for the top 3 riders.
Final lap.
Race over. Follow through past the finish line jump landing. The race is not over until the checkered flag is displayed. Each rider must cross the checkered to earn full finishing points.
All engine components must remain stock. Any machine deemed unsafe by HSS officials will not be allowed to race. Riders cannot race until problems are corrected and rechecked by tech.
Before practice on race day, riders are checked in staging for safety equipment.
Pick the class that fits your sled and your skill. Stock 2003-and-older for most classes; vintage and modified options stretch the field on either end.
Shocks and skis may be changed at HSS Ditchbanger events. Aftermarket shocks permitted but cannot exceed OEM shock length. No studs allowed. See the Hartford Snocross Rulebook for in-depth specs.
Stock sled and beginner racer with little to no experience. Any stock sled 2003 or older. No REV or Firecats permitted. Top 7 from prior year transfer out — top 7 in season points must advance to Amateur the next year.
Stock sled, some racing experience. Any stock sled 2003 or older. No REV or Firecats. Three-year max or point-out (4+ races = 1 year, max 900 combined season points). Counted from 24/25 forward.
Stock sled and experienced racers. Any stock sled 2003 or older. No REV or Firecats. ($) Payout class.
Stock sled, racers 30 or 40 years and older. Any stock sled 2003 or older. No REV or Firecats. ($) Payout class.
Stock sled, racers 50 years and older. Any stock sled 2003 or older. No REV or Firecats. Racers choose the lap count.
Stock sled, beginner/amateur female racers. Any stock sled 2003 or older. No REV or Firecats.
Heavily modified sleds with internal engine modifications. Any open sled 2003 or older, any skill level. No REV or Firecats. ($) Payout class.
Any snocross sled 2015 or older. Any 2015-or-older REV & Firecats permitted.
Any sled 2003 or older with a triple-cylinder motor. Any skill level.
Stock two-person sled (must be a true two-person sled with a second seat). Riders switch positions at the halfway point. A fun class.
Stock sled manufactured 2004–2010, any skill level. REV & Firecats up to 2010 permitted.
Trail sleds 2011 to current. Class rules same as MSX Trail Class. ($) Payout class.
Vintage leaf-spring class. See Hartford Snocross Rulebook for specs.
| Place | Qualifying | Final |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 35 |
| 2 | 13 | 32 |
| 3 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | 10 | 28 |
| 5 | 9 | 27 |
| 6 | 8 | 26 |
| 7 | 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 6 | 24 |
| 9 | 5 | 23 |
| 10 | 4 | 22 |
| 11 | 3 | 21 |
| 12 | 2 | 20 |
| 13 | 1 | 19 |
| 14 | 1 | 18 |
| 15 | 1 | 17 |
| 16 | 1 | 16 |
| 17 | 1 | 15 |
| 18 | 1 | 14 |
| 19 | 1 | 13 |
| 20 | 1 | 12 |
| 21 | 1 | 11 |
| 22 | 1 | 10 |
| 23 | 1 | 9 |
| 24 | 1 | 8 |
| 25 | 1 | 7 |
| 26 | 1 | 6 |
| 27 | 1 | 5 |
| 28 | 1 | 4 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 |
| 30+ | 1 | 2 |
| DNF | 1 | 1 |
| DNS | 0 | 0 |
| DQ | 0 | 0 |
