Racing

Helpful Information

  • All First Time Entered (FTE) dogs need to be pre-registered with WRA and/or NOTRA
    • For WRA registration instructions click here
    • For NOTRA registration contact Sue Weilbacher at racedog@htc.net
  • All dogs must be pre-qualified for racing. No qualification runs will be held at the Nationals.
  • Division II will be offered. For more information and instructions on registering your Division II dog click here
  • For purposes of awarding veteran trophies, a veteran is defined as a whippet 6 years of age for WRA and 5 years of age for NOTRA. Veterans run all 4 programs.

WRA Information

  • Track info: 200 yards, drag lure
  • First program races will be graded
  • WRA rule book can be found here
  • Race Secretary: Elise Cranshaw & Penny Holbrook
  • Race Secretary Assistant: Kerie Swepston
  • Box Operator: Kendra Tripp, Don Cranshaw
  • Lure Operator: Mark Northcote
  • Friday, August 9, 2024
    • 4:00 pm Early measuring for WRA at Loggers Sport Grounds
  • Saturday, August 10, 2024
    • 6:00 am WRA Check-in at Brennan Park Recreation Center
    • Before Racing: Memorial Blanket Run
    • 8:00 am WRA National first race
    • After Program 3: Seniors Parade (dogs who will turn 9 prior to December 31st)
    • After Program 3: Legends Parade (dogs who will turn 11 prior to December 31st)

NOTRA Information

  • Track info: 300 yards, drag lure, 4-dog races
  • NOTRA rule book can be found here
  • Race Secretary: Elise Cranshaw & Penny Holbrook
  • Race Secretary Assistant: Kerie Swepston
  • Box Operator: Levi Hilliker
  • Lure Operator: Don Behnke
  • Sunday, August 11, 2024
    • 6:00 am NOTRA Check-in at Brennan Park Recreation Center
    • Before Racing: Memorial Blanket Run
    • 8:00 am NOTRA National first race