The provisions of § 32-20A-2 are not applicable to a person operating a snowmobile in an organized track racing event on a raceway facility. For cross-country races using portions of highways, the sponsoring organization shall obtain the approval of the Department of Public Safety prior to the race regarding the route of the race, and the race shall be conducted in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. The secretary of public safety may adopt rules setting safety standards and financial responsibility requirements of the sponsoring organization.
SDCL 32-20A-1.1