Space Race

2025 SPACEPORT AMERICA – RACE TO SPACE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I ACKNOWLEDGE that this “Waiver and Release of Liability Form,” will be used by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (aka “Spaceport America”), the State of New Mexico (State), the New Mexico State Land Office (SLO), and all their personnel (collectively hereafter, “Released Persons”) for the Spaceport America Race to Space (hereafter, “the Event”).

I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the Released Persons above from any and all liabilities or claims made by myself, or made by other persons on my behalf, as a result of my participation and actions in the Event such as, but not limited to, personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury, illness, permanent disability, death, damage, loss, claim, liability, travel expenses, or expenses of any kind (collectively, “Claims”) that I may experience or incur. This includes acknowledging the physically challenging nature of the activities and accepting all risks associated with them, including but not limited to those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, condition of the spaceway surface, dehydration, and actions of other attendees. I agree to pay for all costs related to medical response, treatment, and transport on my behalf. I certify that I am physically fit to participate and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional. I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Released Persons.

EVENT PARTICIPATION:

By signing this waiver, participants of the Event agree to adhere to the following Spaceport America rules while on the premises:

• Follow all instructions provided by the Authority, security personnel, or volunteers.
• Notify event personnel if unsafe conditions are observed.
• Possession of any weapons, open or concealed, is prohibited.
• Possession or being under the influence of any narcotic, alcohol, or other drug that may impair understanding or judgement is prohibited.

I certify that I have read this document and fully understand its content. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract I signed at my own free will.

By checking this box, I agree that for any minor child (under the age of 18) who accompanies a parent or adult, I agree and acknowledge that I am the minor child’s legal guardian, and I am authorized to and do waive and release any and all liability, claims, causes of action, damages, costs, or expenses of every kind. I further agree to ensure that the minor child adheres to all Spaceport Ground Rules listed above.

In consideration of this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administration, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have now or in the future against TCR Productions LLC, Spaceport America, and any and all sponsors, co-sponsors, agencies, or individuals and their respective successors, officers, agents, and assigns for all injuries, damages, and losses sustained and successors by me as a result of mine or my child’s participation in this race. I understand that this is binding upon my heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns. I verify that I am physically ­fit and have sufficiently trained for competition in this event and my physical condition has been varied by a license medical doctor. If, however as a result of my participation in this race I require medical attention. I hereby give my consent to authorize the medical personnel of this race to provide such medical care as is deemed necessary by such authorized personnel. I understand that in the event this race cannot be held as scheduled due to act of God or circumstances beyond control, the race is not liable to refund any money paid by me to participate. Future, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use photography, videotapes, motion pictures, recording, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that my entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, and that the race numbers are non-transferable, As a participating athlete, I certify that all information provided in this form is true and completed. I have read the foregoing and certify by my signature below.