SNOMOBILE DRAG RACING DRIVERS

Too much transfer would raise the front too far and not allow enough of the track to touch the ground for traction. If the skis touch the ground, the drag will slow the sled. An ideal setup allows the sled to transfer weight quickly at take off with the skis 1 to 2 inches off the ground and hold them there until the end of the run. Weight transfer is perhaps the most important part of setup for a grass drag sled because it helps the sled hook up and accelerate.

Sled manufacturers¹ race shops and performance shops have access to ISR rule books, or contact the race circuit for class-specific regulations. Most circuits follow rules set by International Snowmobile Racing (ISR). It¹s up to you make sure your sled is safe and legal for competition. Many of these set-up tips apply to impromptu, laketop drag races, too. Your trail sled¹s carburetors need to be re-jetted, the clutches need to be tuned and the suspensions must be set-up to get the most traction on dirt.

SNOMOBILE DRAG RACING DRIVERS

Older sleds with a good setup can still be competitive in grass dragging.Ĭhances are you or someone you know owns a late-model sled like a Firecat, EDGE, REV or SRX just like the ones professional drivers raced a few years ago. Even though grass drag racing is pretty straightforward, it’s necessary to make sure you and the sled are prepared. There are many races across the Snowbelt every fall and most have classes suited specially for beginners and their stock sleds. Perhaps the simplest form of snowmobile racing to get involved with is grass drags.

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