Driver Waiver
Required for drivers competing in the event.
- A photo of your ID
- Your car number, team, and class
- Under 18? A parent or legal guardian signs, and the youth signs too
Ultimate Derby presents
2026 Gold Rush Nationals
November 3–7, 2026 The Monument Rapid City, SD
First heats · Tuesday · 4 PM
Every driver and everyone in the pits signs a waiver. It takes a few minutes on your phone.
Before you race
Pick your waiver
Sign online now and skip the paperwork at registration. Your signed copy comes to your email.
Pit Pass Waiver
Required for drivers and pit crew to access restricted areas.
- Your name and contact details
- One waiver for each person going into the pits
- Under 18? A parent or legal guardian signs, and the youth signs too
Three steps
How it works
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Sign online
Pick Driver or Pit Pass, fill in your details, read the waiver, and sign with your finger.
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Check your email
A signed PDF copy of your waiver is emailed to the address you enter.
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Check in at registration
At The Monument, stop at registration with your name. Your waiver is already on file.
No phone? Sign on the registration iPads at the event.
Five nights of racing
Run schedule
Heats first, then the Consi, the Semis, and the finals on Saturday night.
Tuesday Nov 3
4 PM start
Heats
- Modified heats 1–6
- Modified Qualifying heats 1–3
- Bone Stock Qualifying heats 1–4
Tonight
Wednesday Nov 4
4 PM start
Heats
- Modified Winner heats 1–3
- Modified Loser heats 1–3
- Bone Stock National heats 1–4
- Truck National heats 1–4
- Duo heats 1–3
Tonight
Thursday Nov 5
4 PM start
Consi night
- Modified Consi
- Bone Stock National Consi
- Trucks National Consi
- Modified Qualifying Consi
- Bone Stock Qualifying Consi
- Duo Teams Consi
- Bone Stock Singles
Tonight
Friday Nov 6
6 PM start
Semis
- Modified Semis
- Bone Stock National Semis
- Trucks National Semis
- Modified Qualifying Semis
- Bone Stock Qualifying Semis
- Duo Teams Semis
Tonight
Saturday Nov 7
6 PM start
Finals
- 3&4 for every class
- Duo Teams, Bone Stock Qualifying, Modified Qualifying, Trucks National, Bone Stock National, Modified
- 1&2 for every class
- Duo Teams, Bone Stock Qualifying, Modified Qualifying, Trucks National, Bone Stock National, Modified
Tonight
Times are Mountain Time. The schedule can change.
The format
How the bracket works
- HeatsTeams go heads up, one team against one, from the heat draw.
- Winner & Loser heatsIn the biggest class, heat winners meet heat winners, and heat losers meet heat losers.
- ConsiEvery team with one loss gets a second chance. The last team running moves on.
- SemisThe unbeaten teams and the Consi winner run two Semis.
- 1&2 and 3&4Semi winners run for 1st and 2nd. Semi losers run for 3rd.
Seven classes
Classes
- Modified NationalsTue–Sat
- Bone Stock NationalsWed–Sat
- Truck NationalsWed–Sat
- Modified QualifyingTue, Thu–Sat
- Bone Stock QualifyingTue, Thu–Sat
- Bone Stock SinglesThursday
- Duo TeamsWed–Sat · one steers, one works the pedals
Nov3Tue
Nov4Wed
Nov5Thu
Nov6Fri
Nov7Sat
Good to know
Questions
Who needs a waiver?
Every driver signs the Driver Waiver. The Pit Pass Waiver is required for drivers and pit crew to access restricted areas.
What if I'm under 18?
Pick "Under 18" when you start. A parent or legal guardian fills it out and signs, and the youth signs too.
What do drivers need to have ready?
Your photo ID (you take a picture of it), your car number, your team, and your class.
Do I get a copy?
Yes. A signed PDF copy of your waiver is emailed to the address you enter.
Can I sign at the event instead?
Yes. Registration has iPads for signing at The Monument. Signing ahead on your phone saves you the line.
Who do I ask about my waiver?
Email waivers@ultimatederby.com.