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ATV Drag Racing Rules and Safety Regulations Monday, August 13, 2018 7:30pm Arrival at the Dalamar Street gate only and Entry Procedures begin at 3:00 PM and end at 6:00 PM.

1 ATV Drag Racing Rules and Safety Regulations Monday, August 13, :30pm Arrival at the Dalamar Street gate only and Entry Procedures begin at 3:00 PM and end at 6:00 PM. Entry after this time will not be permitted. No lawn mowers will be accepted. A mandatory drivers meeting will occur at 7 pm in at the announcer s booth for registered drivers and mechanics only. Entrance is limited to 30 ATV s in a single elimination format with one practice run as time permits. Each driver and one mechanic may enter the fairgrounds and the pit area for FREE when arriving with the ATV at the Dalamar Street entrance ONLY. Additional occupants traveling with driver must purchase General Admission ticket. Only drivers and one mechanic will be permitted within the arena area. No pit passes will be sold. Purses: 1 st $200 2 nd $100 3 rd $50 in each class. General Rules All participants including drivers and mechanics are subject to breathalyzer testing at any time during the event. Results from this testing can mean being escorted from the Grandstand Arena with no refund or money paid. Air Horns are issued to race officials. When a horn is sounded, engines stop, movement stops, and emergency personnel are cleared to attend to an injury. DO NOT MOVE WHEN A HORN IS SOUNDED! Current and valid photo ID (provisional or driver s license) is required for the driver s participation in the event. Participation waiver requirements: 16 and 17 years of age must produce at entry an injury waiver that is notarized and signed by a parent or legal guardian in-order to participate. There are no notary services available at the Fairgrounds. 18 Years or older must sign an injury waiver at entry to participate. Combustible engines only.

2 No nitrous oxide or alcohol-based fuel permitted. Petroleum-based fuel only may be used. Fuel can only be carried inside the machine's fuel tank and must be stored in approved containers. Machines may be inspected or tested by officials any time prior to, during or after the event. The Montgomery County Fair does not provide medical insurance for competitors, and we urge you not to compete without it. Medical insurance is the sole responsibility of the competitor and Passenger. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their entire pit crew. Maximum machine width is 65 inches. Any driver under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, regardless of quantity, will be disqualified from the event. And will be subject to suspension or revocation of competitive privileges at the discretion of the officials. No alcoholic beverages allowed in the pit area or on the race course. Each driver must bring his or her own vehicle to staging line unassisted. Race Officials may reject a novice driver from competition, if in their opinion, they feel the driver is unable to handle the vehicle. Competitors are not permitted on the Start Line until authorized. Clothing Requirements 1. All drivers must wear either eye goggles or full-face shield at all times. Face shield must remain closed. (No open shields with safety/sun glasses) 2. Full coverage racing type safety helmets are mandatory (with ear and skull protection). All helmets must be newer than 5 years of age and meet SNELL 2000 specs and be in good condition. 3. Leather Boots and Leather Gloves must be worn. 4. Long pants and long sleeves 5. ATV s are to stay in the Grandstand infield after check-in. After elimination ATV can leave the Grandstand infield to load to leave only. NO RIDING AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS 6. Each ATV in stock classes must retain stock appearance as manufactured, including, but not limited to, stock shock absorbers, body, motor, swing arms, etc. 7. No Nitrous Oxide Failure to abide by these rules will result in eviction from the Fairgrounds and a Police Officer issued No- Trespass Notice will be filed at Police headquarters to prevent future entrance onto Fairgrounds property. The decision of race officials is final. Four-Wheeler (ATV) Stock or Modified Description What is a 4-wheeler (ATV)? An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad, quad bike, four-wheeler, or quadricycle as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a vehicle that travels on lowpressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control. 1. Machines must be clearly marked with engine size.

3 2. No more than 1 person per vehicle. 3. The side by side 4-wheeler (ATV's) vehicle must be intact with all manufacturer safety features in working order. Any attachments and accessories to the vehicle must be fully secured. Stock Classes Gas Only Not Permitted in Stock Classes Studs or Nuts and bolts in treads Wheelie Bars Three Wheelers Passengers Permitted in Stock Classes Gas ATV s, 4WD and 2WD, automatic and standard transmissions Rubber paddle or stock tires permitted cc including 2 stroke Banshee machines cc Classes will be combined or created at the discretion of the Race Officials as needed. Modified Class - Above 800cc Does not need to appear stock Three wheelers permitted The following alterations are not permitted in Modified Class 1. Nitrous Oxide 2. Ratchet Straps to modify suspension The following alterations are permitted in Modified Class 1. Safety shut-off lanyards recommended 2. Extended swing arms 3. HD shocks 4. Snow Mobile Engine 5. Harley Engine 6. Paddle Tires 7. Studs or nuts and bolts in tires 8. Turbos 9. Wheelie Bars Side-By-Side and UTV Description What is a Side by Side (UTV)? Side by Side (UTV) The Side by Side (often written as "SxS") is a small 2-6-person four-wheel drive off-road vehicle, also called UTV (Utility Task Vehicle), a ROV (Recreational Off Highway Vehicle). 1. Machines/engines must be clearly marked with engine size. 2. Seat belts must be intact and worn at all times 3. No more than 1 person -per vehicle 4. The side by side (SxS), vehicle must be intact with all manufacturer safety features in working order. Any attachments and accessories to the vehicle must be fully secured.

4 Grudge Match ALL CLASSES Sign up at the Announcers Booth 1. Grudge match will cost $10 per vehicle cash only 2. Grudge matches will end by 9pm 3. No prize money for grudge matches Drag Racing Area 1. All drag racing will be conducted on a dirt surface. 2. Starting will be done with a yellow to green light indicator at the start line. 3. False starts will be determined visually by a race official. 4. Winner will be determined visually by a race official. No timers will be used. 5. Two side by side 100 ft. race tracks will be marked by white chalk lines. 6. There will be 200 ft. to stop 7. The track will be prepared to ensure a safe and fair drag race. This may include digging the track, watering, grading, and compacting track. 8. All vehicles will be inspected for safe operation, brakes, tires, and throttle. 9. It will be the determination of the track officials to cancel racing due to unsafe weather conditions. No Refunds. Conduct of Drag Racing Event 1. All ATV s planning to drag race must register and pay the $25.00 entry fee. 2. The order and bracket set up will be made available prior to start of drag racing. 3. Officials will place a number on the right side of the helmet, so officials, announcer, and fans will be able to identify the driver. 4. Drivers are to stay with their ATV during the class they are entered in. Failure to stay with your ATV can result in disqualification. 5. Any ATV that touches the white line will be out of bounds and will be disqualified. 6. Winners from their class will return to the staging area immediately in order to receive staging instructions for the next race. 7. No speeding or unsafe operations of an ATV in the pit area or parking area is permitted. ATV s operating in an unsafe manner can result in disqualification and ejection from the event and or the Fairgrounds. 8. All drag racing decisions made by officials such as winner and possible disqualifications are final with no appeal process.

5 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Official Entry Form* ATV Drag Racing Gas 2wd & 4wd Monday, August 13, 7:30 PM MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR-GRANDSTAND Gas 2wd & 4x4 1 st place - $200 2 nd place $100 3 rd place - $50 Pre-Registration at 16 Chestnut Street or Register at the Gate 30 ATVs MAXIMUM EACH DRIVER AND MECHANIC HAS AN OBLIGATION TO READ AND KNOW THE 2018 RULES AND SAFETY REGULATIONS AND SIGN A WAIVER FORM. Please Print Legibly Driver's Name Street Address City State Zip Age Date of Birth Phone ( ) - I have read the rules and accept the decision of the Judges as final and elect to use the ground or track in its present condition. I agree to have my ATV at the race area and sign in at the registration desk at least one hour prior to show time or a $10.00 fine will be imposed for late arrivals. Entry Fee $25.00 PER ATV, to accompany entry. One (1) driver pit pass is included with entry fee. Cash, Credit Card or money orders payable to MCAC will be accepted. No Checks! Driver s License Number Signed Date Important: 1. Pre-Registration at the Fair Office: 16 Chestnut Street Gaithersburg, MD or Register at the Gate unit 30 registrations have occurred. 2. ONLY 30 ATV S WILL BE ACCEPTED. 3. THE JUDGES HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CREATE CLASSES AS THEY SEE FIT. 4. ATV S ENTER AT DALAMAR STREET ENTRANCE ONLY. 5. DRIVER AND MECHANIC ARE ADMITTED FREE with PHOTO ID FROM APPROVED ENTRY LIST IF REGISTERED IN ADVANCE. 6. PASSENGERS MUST PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET UPON ARRIVAL. 7. GRUDGE MATCHES WILL COST $10 PER ATV PER RACE. 8. DRIVER AND MECHANIC ONLY PERMITTED IN PIT AREA. 9. ALL OTHERS FREE GRANDSTAND SEATING.

6 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement Adult 18 years or older EACH DRIVER MUST HAVE A SEPARATE ENTRY WAIVER AND ENTRY FORM FOR EACH CLASS IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to complete, officiate, observe, work for, or participate in any way in a motorsport event, or being permitted to enter for any purpose any RESTRICTED AREA (defined as any area requiring special authorization, credentials, or permission to enter or any area to which admission by the public is restricted or prohibited), the undersigned, for himself, his personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin: 1. Acknowledges, agrees, and represents that he have or will immediately upon entering any of such RESTRICTED AREAS, and will continuously thereafter, inspect the RESTRICTED AREAS which he enters, and he further agrees and warrants that, if at any time, he is in or about RESTIRICTED AREAS and he feels anything to be unsafe, he will immediately advise the officials of such and if necessary will leave the RESTRICTED AREAS and/or refuse to participate further in the EVENT(S). 2. HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the Montgomery County Agricultural Center Inc., promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision thereof, track operators, officials, car owners, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any RESTRICTED AREA, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises or EVENT(S) and each of them, their Directors, Officers, agents, and employees, all for the purposes herein referred to as Releases, FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, his personal representatives, assignees, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE AND ANY CLAIM OR DEMANDS THEREFOR ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY TO THE PERSON OR PROPERTY OR RESULTING IN DEATH OF THE UNDERSIGNED ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE EVENT(S), WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 3. HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releases and each of them FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST they may incur arising out of or related to the EVENT(S) WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 4. HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE arising out of or related to the EVENT(S) whether caused by the NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise. 5. HEREBY acknowledges that THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and involve the rise of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of THE UNDERSIGNED, also expressly acknowledges that INJURIES RECEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES OF THE RELEASEES. 6. HEREBY agrees that this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by the Releases, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the Province or State in which the Event(s) is/are conducted and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. Participant Signature I am 18 years old Printed Name Date

7 PARENTAL CONSENT, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF EVENT(S) IN CONSIDERATION of my minor child ( the Minor ) being permitted to participate in any way in the EVENT(S) and/or being permitted to enter for any purpose any RESTRICTED AREA(S) (defined to be any area which requires special authorization, credentials or permission to enter or any area to which admission by the general public is restricted or prohibited), I agree: 1. I know the nature of the EVENT(S) and the Minor s experience and capabilities, and believe the Minor to be qualified to participate in the Event(s). I will inspect the premises, facilities, and equipment to be used, or with which the Minor may come in contact. IF I OR THE MINOR BELIEVE ANYTHING IS UNSAFE, I WILL INSTRUCT THE MINOR TO IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE RESTRICTED AREA AND REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE FURTHER IN THE EVENT(S). 2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND and will instruct the Minor that: (a) THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and participation in the Event(s) and/or entry into Restricted Areas involves RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ( RISKS ); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by the Minor s own actions, or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event(s), the rules of the Event(s), the condition and layout of the premises and equipment, and/or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS NOT KNOWN TO ME or that are not readily foreseeable at this time; (d) THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES and/or damages that could result from those Risk(s) COULD BE SEVERE AND COULD PERMANENTLY CHANGE THE MINOR S FUTURE. 3. I consent to the Minor s participation in the Event(s) and/or entry into restricted areas and HEREBY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, AND ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSSES, COSTS AND/OR DAMAGES FOLLOWING SUCH INJURY, DISABILITY, PARALYSIS OR DEATH, EVEN IF CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES NAMED BELOW. 4. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision thereof, track operators, track owners, officials, car owners, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any Restricted Area, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the Event(s), premises or event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and other persons or entities who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the premises or Event(s) and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employees, representatives, owners, members, affiliates, successors and assigns, all for the purposes herein referred to as Releasees, FROM ALL LIABILITY TO ME, THE MINOR, my and the minor s personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY TO ME OR THE MINOR, including, but not limited to, death or damage to property, CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 5. If, despite this release, I, the Minor, or anyone on the Minor s behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees named above, I AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES and each of them from ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST THEY MAY INCUR DUE TO THE CLAIM MADE AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES NAMED ABOVE, WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ON THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 6. I sign this agreement on my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor. I HAVE READ THIS PARENTAL CONSENT, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING IT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS I AND/OR THE MINOR WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR LOSSES OCCASIONED BY THE RELEASEES FAULT, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT. SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN PRINTED NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN PRINTED NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE SIGNATURE OF WITNESS PRINTED NAME OF WITNESS NAME and AGE OF MINOR PARTICIPANT Page 1 of _2SL_9/12

8 MINOR S ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF EVENT(S) DATE RELEASE SIGNED I have obtained my parent s consent to participate in the above event(s). I understand that I am assuming all of the risks if I get hurt during the event(s), and I state the following: 1. Both my parents and I believe I am qualified to participate in the event(s). I will inspect the premises and equipment and if, at any time, I feel anything to be unsafe, I will immediately leave and refuse to participate further in the event(s). 2. I understand that the ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT ARE VERY DANGEROUS and INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF MY BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED OR HURT, MY BEING PARALYZED OR KILLED. 3. I know that these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the event(s), the rules of the event(s), the condition and layout of the premises and equipment, and/or the NEGLIGENCE of others, including those persons responsible for conducting the event(s). 4. I HEREBY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, EVEN IF THE RISKS ARE CREATED BY THE NEGLIGENCE of the promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning organizations, or any of its subdivisions, track operators, track owners, officials, car owners, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any restricted areas, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners, and lessees of premises used to conduct the events, premises or event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants, and any other person or entity who gives recommendations, directions, or instructions, or engages in risk evaluation, loss control activities or sales regarding the premises or events, and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employees, representatives, owners, members, affiliates, successors and assigns, all for the purposes herein referred to as Releasees. 5. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND DISCHARGE, ALL OF THE RELEASEES FROM ALL LIABILITY TO ME, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, for any and all loss or damage and any claim or any demand on account of any injury to me including, but not limited to, my death, whether caused by the NEGLIGENCE of the Releasees or otherwise. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, UNDERSTAND WHAT I HAVE READ, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. SIGNATURE OF MINOR PARTICIPANT DATE PRINTED NAME OF MINOR PARTICIPANT AGE WITNESS PRINTED NAME OF WITNESS Page 2 of _2SL_9/12

9 Carnival (North) 216 Feet Montgomery County Agricultural Center, Inc Gaithersburg, MD ATV Drag Race Track Back 6ft Chain Link Fence Shed Trailer Security 3 X4 Concrete Blocks No Spectators Announcer Booth Controlled Access Pit Area Participant Entrance SAND PIT 3 ft Concrete Jersey Wall Area 200 SHUT DOWN 3 ft Concrete Jersey Wall Crowd Control Fence NO SPECTATORS IN THIS AREA ATV DRAG TRACK 100 Finish Line Starting Line 30 Horse Arena (South) Straw Bales 3 Deep 3 Tall NO SPECTATORS IN THIS AREA 3 ft Concrete Jersey Wall 3 ft Concrete Jersey Wall 5 6 to top of chain link fence 5 6 to top of chain link fence Grandstand Seating Area (Photo taken from the location Seating begins 3 ft above ground level)

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS All forms must be printed in COLOR on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Black and white or illegible copies will NOT be accepted. 1. The MINOR VEST APPLICATION is a one (1) page form. 2. The