No provision of this chapter is applicable to a person driving or operating a snowmobile in a snowmobile race sponsored by a nonprofit organization duly organized under the laws of this state, provided such sponsoring nonprofit organization obtains the approval of the Department of Public Safety prior to the race regarding the route of the race, and provided further that the race is conducted in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department of Public Safety.
SDCL 32-25-25.1