Vintage Radar Run

Vintage Radar Run Participant Information

Welcome to Vintage Snowmobile Racing! Where else in Minocqua can you watch the fastest vintage sleds, built for straight-line and oval racing, with your family and friends? Right here in beautiful Minocqua at Area 31, a former Yamaha® snowmobile secret testing site. The Minocqua Forest Riders (MFR) will host Radar Runs for 12 classes of vintage snowmobiles (1985 or older) on February 21, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY: All restored and non-restored snowmobiles from 1985 and earlier are eligible to participate for the vintage class. Tethers are not required. 

TRACK DETAILS: A plowed and groomed 500’ snow-covered track, from start line to finish, along with a 1,000’ shut-down area is planned. 

REGISTRATION: All vintage radar run participants must stop at the registration table to complete registration forms, sign waivers and pay the entrance fee.  

COST:  $10.00 per run or 3 runs for $20.00. Cash only. ATM Machine on-site.

AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded in each class for the 1st and 2nd fastest speeds.

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Any person who is born on or after Jan. 1, 1985, and who has reached the age of 12, must have completed and received a snowmobile safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile in Wisconsin. The certificate must be presented when registering and completing a waiver document the day of the event. If the driver is under age 18, the waiver form must be signed by a parent or guardian in order to race. 

Sled Racer Registration Form & Waiver

Vintage Radar Run Classes

F/A Fan Stock Division

  1. 0-300 cc
  2. 301-340 cc
  3. 341-440 cc
  4. 441 cc & Higher 

Liquid Stock Division

  1. 0-340 cc
  2. 341-440 cc
  3. 441 cc & Higher

Stock is defined as: 

  • Original equipment as sled was sold from the factory.
  • Original Clutches, but weights and springs are up to you.
  • Pipes/cans: Original number that came with sled and no modifications or tuned pipes.
  • Carbs: Original number and size that came with sled. Jetting is up to you.
  • Traction products are allowed.

Modified Division

  1. 0-300 cc
  2. 301-340 cc
  3. 341-440 cc
  4. 441-600 cc
  5. 601 cc & Higher

Retro-Mod Division

  • No engine size limitations

Modified is defined as:
Both the chassis and the motor need to be produced by a snowmobile manufacturer prior to the 1986 model year. All other modifications are allowed in this class.

Hourly Schedule

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Location

Area 31, 13050 Gilbertson Road, Minocqua, WI 54548

Auto/trailer parking for racers and showcase participants will be available. Please consider using your smallest trailer as space is limited. Spectator (snowmobile/auto) parking will also be available. We would like to encourage you to RIDE-IN to the day's event. There is likely to be heavy traffic on Trail D off of Trail 10 west – so please ride right, watch for traffic, and ride at a safe speed on these trails. All parking is free. 

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