TX4 First race FAQ

Yes. All racers must already have, or add at registration, a 2026 TX4 season membership. ATV racers must also have an active AMA membership.

TX4 points for year-end trophies and all TX4 payback are awarded only to TX4 members.

TX4 Race Membership - 2026: $60

ATV classes race on Saturday in timed races: Mini 30 minutes, Youth 45 minutes, Amateur 60 minutes, PM 70 minutes and Pro 90 minutes. UTV races run Kids 30 minutes, AM 60 minutes, PM 70 minutes and Expert 90 minutes.

The day-by-day schedule for each race is on its registration page and on the race flyer.

ATV

• Helmet: Snell approved with a Snell or D.O.T. sticker, D-ring strap fasteners only, no defects.
• Gloves, race pants, race jersey and boots.
• Shatter-resistant eye protection.
• A tether cord kill switch, plus heel guards or floorboards. Nerf bars with nets are highly recommended.

UTV

• Motorcycle-type race gear is not allowed.
• A fire retardant suit with an SFI label, neck to ankles and wrists.
• A head and neck restraint certified by SFI or FIA, any time the vehicle is on the track.
• The vehicle needs lockable side doors, window nets or hand restraints, a 4-point or better harness, full body plastics and a fire extinguisher. The rulebook has the full list.

ATV riders must be 4 years old or older as of the first day of the event. Some classes have their own age rules, such as Youth Open (17 and under) and 40+ (40 or over during the calendar year of the season).

A parent or legal guardian must sign the release form in person at registration. If a parent sends the child with a legal guardian instead, a TX4 minor release form must be used, and it must be notarized to be valid.

Every rider signs the entry forms, waivers and releases in person, in front of the entry staff. Nobody can sign for anyone else, and photo ID may be required. You cannot ride anywhere on the property until you have registered.

Yes. All scoring is done with RFID transponders, and transponders are available for $10. The transponder must be on your vehicle during practice.

The scoring chute is marked with a yellow flag. Slow to walking pace through it, and do not pass in the chute.

ATV: numbers at least 6 inches high on the rear plate, the front of the vehicle, and the back of the chest protector or jersey, on a solid background in your class colour.

UTV: 5-inch numbers on plates on both sides above the rear tires, a front number at least 3 inches tall near the top of the cage, and class plates front and rear. Class plates are sold at registration.

• No pit riding, for kids or adults. Anyone play riding in the pits is disqualified without a refund.
• Ride to and from the track at first gear idle only, for your race only, wearing a helmet.
• Every pit needs a UL approved 5-lb ABC fire extinguisher, visible and easy to reach.
• Keep young children and pets out of the pit area. Pets must be on a leash.
• Gasoline is carried only in the machine's fuel tank.
• Clean up the pit area you use.

Yes. The course is open for inspection on Friday, walking or bicycle only. Follow the marked course: when arrows are on both sides of the trail, ride between them.

Points run 25, 22, 20, 18, 16, then down by one to 1 point for 20th. To get a finish you must complete at least half the laps of your class winner.

Points go to members only. The championship counts your best results, with two dropped rounds at the end of the year. Disqualifications cannot be dropped.

Not for racers. There is zero tolerance: no drinking in the pits, on the course or nearby before or during your race. A racer under the influence is disqualified, suspended from future events and must leave.

Registration fees are non-refundable. Any series credit is at the discretion of the race director.