BUCK HILL 500 | SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACE at BUCK HILL

Name: BUCK HILL 500 | SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACE at BUCK HILL
Start: 2026-03-28T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN, United States, Minnesota 55306

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 08:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN, United States, Minnesota 55306 | Burnsville, MN

/// BUCK HILL 500’ SNOWMOBILE DRAG RACE - UPHILL ACTION
500 feet. Side-by-side. Straight uphill bragging rights.
led Head Racing presents the Buck Hill 500’! It’s Buck Hill’s first-ever uphill snowmobile drag race, and yes, it’s exactly as loud, fast, and ridiculous as it sounds.
On Saturday, March 28th , riders will line up at the base of the Cross Roads trail for a 500-foot, side-by-side sprint straight up the slope. No curves. No hiding. Just throttle control, traction, and nerves of steel. This is bracket-style racing with two guaranteed runs, plus a consolation bracket for round-one losses, because one rip up the hill is never enough.
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/// SPECTATORS: WHERE THE ACTION MEETS THE ATMOSPHERE
Even if you don’t race, you absolutely want to be here. The Buck Hill 500’ is built for spectators, with side-by-side uphill runs that keep the action front and center all day long. You’ll feel the engines before you see them, hear the crowd before the finish line, and understand very quickly why uphill drag racing the most exciting motorsport on snow.
Need a break from the action? Buck ‘54 Bar & Grill will be open throughout the event, serving up delicious food, a wide range of crispy beverages, and some of the best deck views around. Grab a seat, watch the and enjoy the perfect mix of high-octane competition and laid-back lodge hangs.
Bring friends, bring family, bring ear protection, and plan to stay awhile. This is an inaugural event at Buck Hill, and it’s one you’ll want to say you witnessed from the very beginning.

/// WHAT TO EXPECT
Side-by-side, 500’ uphill drag racing
Double elimination (King of the Hill is single elimination)
Limited field sizes (16 sleds per class)
Trophy awards + 100% purse payback for King of the Hill
A spectator-friendly layout that makes every run impossible to ignore

/// RACE CLASSES
Not all sleds or riders are built the same, and that’s what makes the Buck Hill 500’ so much fun to watch and race. From dialed-in trail machines to full-blown monsters, each class brings its own personality, strategy, and bragging rights. If you’re chasing trophies, purse payback, or pure adrenaline, there’s a class that fits your riding style and your comfort level on the throttle.
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IMPROVED TRAIL | 600cc, 800cc, 850+, & Turbo 2-Stroke / 4-Stroke
This is where everyday trail sleds get their moment to shine. These classes are built around real-world machines - full body, stock height, trail exhaust required, but tuned and prepped to charge uphill as hard as possible. The racing is tight, competitive, and incredibly relatable, because these are the sleds most riders actually own. Expect close finishes, smart launches, and plenty of “that could’ve gone either way” moments.
Improved Trail Class Details:
- Trophy for 1st, 2nd, and “Consolation” bracket winner
- Must be a TRAIL sled, stock height, full body machine, NO DRAG SLEDS
- Improved stock type rules. TRAIL EXHAUST REQUIRED! No traction limitations.
- Triples will jump 1 class up from cc (800 will run 850+)
- Tunes allowed in Turbo. Double Elimination
MOD NATURALLY ASPIRATED & MOD TURBO
This is where things start to get wild. Mod classes welcome lake racers and drag sleds with far fewer limits, meaning bigger power, more aggressive setups, and eye-opening uphill speed. These runs are loud, fast, and impossible to ignore. If you like watching sleds that look slightly unhinged (in the best way possible) this is your class.
Mod Naturally Aspirated & Mod Turbo Class Details:
- Trophy for 1st, 2nd, and “Consolation” bracket winner
- Any NA engine. Any turbo combination
- Lake racers and drag sleds. Double Elimination
KING OF THE HILL
Anything goes. One run. Winner takes all. King of the Hill is pure bragging rights with a 100% purse payback and zero forgiveness. The fastest, boldest sleds from any background line up for single-elimination glory. If there’s one class that defines the Buck Hill 500, this is it.
King of the Hill Class Details:
- Trophy for King of the Hill | 100% Purse Payback
- Anything goes. Single Elimination. (NO OUTLAW SLEDS)

/// RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 8:00 a.m | Gates Open
- 8:00–10:00 a.m. | Check-In & Packet Pickup (Snowsports Center)
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Practice
- 11:00 a.m. | Drivers Meeting - Racing Immediately After

/// ENTRY, REGISTRATION & RIDER PACKAGES
ENTRY | Entry for the Buck Hill 500 is $50 per sled, per class, with all registrations handled online only. There will be no onsite registration for this event, and racing spots are limited per class due to space and logistics. Online registration closes promptly at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 and once a class is full, it’s full—no exceptions.
REGISTRATION | Each registered rider will receive a race package that includes one test run tag and two pit pass lanyards, allowing limited pit access for crew support. A small number of additional pit passes may be available for purchase onsite on race day, while supplies last.
/// REGISTER HERE » https://bit.ly/4ri4FxL
IMPORTANT NOTES | For safety and event flow, snow outlaw sleds are not permitted. Riders are strongly encouraged to follow the one truck, one trailer recommendation and bring a dolly for moving sleds efficiently throughout the venue. Carpooling is highly encouraged due to limited parking. All riders must have proper safety equipment, including a helmet, Tekvest, working tether, eye protection, gloves, and boots. Final class placement and all race-day decisions will be made at the discretion of the Race Director.