Welcome
Who We Are
We are a group of sighthound enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest specializing in straight-line and oval racing.
Our dedicated members enjoy meeting and teaching newcomers of all ages and skill levels about straight-line and oval racing for sighthounds.
Passion, positivity, enthusiasm and a focus on safety for dogs and handlers go hand-in-hand with everything we do.
Come join us at our next event — we’d love to share all that NARC has to offer!
May Events
Practice Day - Friday, May 2nd, at King’s Ranch
Attention LGRA and AOK9 current and future racers!
NARC will be hosting an all-breed straight-line racing practice for general schooling, box training, puppy bumps, and qualifying runs on
Friday, May 2nd, at King’s Ranch.
Reserve your practice spot by pre-registering here: Registration Link
Schedule
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12:00 p.m. – Course setup (volunteers needed!)
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Running dogs
Practice Details
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Practice fee: $10 (waived for volunteers assisting with key event duties)
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Volunteer roles include:
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Field setup
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Catching and releasing dogs
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Lure operation
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Managing the starting line
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Training new volunteers in essential racing roles (e.g., lure operation, foul judging, finish line judging, starting line)
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This is a great opportunity to improve your dog’s racing performance—from getting comfortable with wearing a muzzle and starting efficiently to
maintaining focus on the lure, running the full track distance, and reinforcing strong finishes.
Required Equipment
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Muzzles – Dogs must wear a properly fitted “basket” style muzzle that allows them to pant while running (NARC does not have muzzles to lend).
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Leashes – Two leashes are required (one for releasing, one for catching).
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Collars – Optional but must be flat with no dangling items (e.g., tags).
Bitches in season are not permitted to participate.
Premiums for May 3rd & 4th LGRA and AOK9 race meets
For those interested in competing, NARC will be hosting both LGRA and AOK9 race meets on May 3rd and 4th at King’s Ranch.
LGRA Premium: Form Link