Mud Racing Rules - The Rules put in place has safety in mind first, so drivers please note. SPEEDING IN THE PIT AREA WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION. ANY DRIVER OBSERVED CONSUMING ANY FORM OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WILL BE FACE DISQUALIFICATION AND MAY NOT BE PERMITTED TO RETURN. PLEASE do not make us enforce these rules. We want to keep pleasant atmosphere and maintain the best possible relationship between our staff, drivers and spectators. 

WE WANT your feedback

On standard Race Weekends, would you prefer lower entry fees, and trophies for the top 4 places, or keep the entry fees the same and receive cash? (This does NOT apply to purse weekends) * - Required Field

Name* 
I would rather have trophies
I would rather pay more and take cash home

 

A meeting is scheduled for 27 March 2010 and may result in further rule changes. Please check back for more information.
Any Changes made to the rule book will be noted with CHANGE in red

General Rules - All RULES WILL BE STRICTLY Enforced

  1. Enter at your own risk. Not responsible for Accidents, injury, or damage to personal properties.

  2. No Alcoholic beverages, or glass containers allowed.

  3. Track officials can refuse any entry at their own discretion, at any time.

  4. Track officials must approve any modifications not listed in these rules.

  5. Seatbelts, and Helmets are required in all classes. Helmets must be worn until the pass is complete. Five point harness, neck brace, and fire retardant suits are highly recommended, but not required unless specified hereafter.

  6. Roll bars are recommended in street stock class, but are mandatory in all other classes.

  7. All batteries are to be securely fastened, enclosed, and covered if located in the cab, or bed of vehicle.

  8. Any objects or trash, such as cans, cups, wrenches, or miscellaneous things of any nature will cause a disqualification for that pass only. (Items that fall off due to breakage are exempt, drive shaft, mud flaps, Etc.) It is the driver's sole responsibility to make sure there are no loose items on or in the vehicle that may fall out during their run that would cause disqualification.

  9. No passengers allowed in pro-modified stock. One passenger may ride in all other classes after obtaining permission from track officials first, and a signing of a release waver.

  10. All race vehicles must have a driver in the seat while the engine is running.

  11. No careless, or fast driving allowed in the pits, or return lanes. NO EXCEPTIONS. Violators will be disqualified for race entered, and loss of any points for that race.

  12. Drivers, and passengers must sign a release form.

  13. All vehicles must be ready to stage in the order drawn when their class is called.

  14. All vehicles have the option of taking a five-minute cool down, or break down period.  The next vehicle in line will be given the option to run. You cannot call both break down, and cool down at the same time.

  15. If radiators are installed inside the passenger compartment they must provide protection for driver, and or passenger against radiator failure

Safety Inspection

  1. A tech line will be set up at each race. 

  2. All vehicles must be driven, or towed to the line prior to race. (Not on a trailer.)

  3. All Vehicles are subject to a spot check by officials at any time.

Measuring and Timing

  1. If a racer fails to receive a time due to timing light malfunction, he or she will immediately run again before the next vehicle. A five-minute cool down will be allowed.

  2. All vehicles go forward until forward progress stops. Do not back up unless asked by the official or you be disqualified for that run only.

  3. Vehicles will be measured at the centered of the front hub.

  4. If a vehicle runs out of the pit during the run, it will be measured from the point of exit, but not disqualified.

  5. If a vehicle turns over during a run, it will be measured from the furthest hub (or where the vehicle exits the pit) from the starting line.

  6. There must be no less than three trucks entered to make a class. If there are less than three trucks entered, you can be bumped up to the next class.  You can only move up a class, but never down.

Winners of pit classes will be determined by the following

  1. The total distance of two runs will determine winners.

  2. If only one vehicle breaks the light in one of the passes, they will be declared the winner of that class automatically, but must break the starting line on the second pass for points.

  3. If two or more vehicles break the light on only one pass, everything goes back to distance traveled.

  4. If two or more vehicles break the light on both passes, then the fastest time of the two passes will determine the winner.

Street Stock Class

  1. Body and frame must be factory stock. (No cutting, or gutting.)

  2. Must have current license, and proof of insurance.

  3. 36” D.O.T. tires, and lower. (No Modified, or cut tires.)

  4. No after market Ignition, intakes, fuel pumps, and no Axle, or engine swaps allowed.

  5. Brakes must work.

  6. Must wear seat belts, and helmet.

  7. All general safety rules apply.

Hobby Class

  1. All D.O.T. highway approved tires are ok. No modified, or cut tires.

  2. Must pull 18 inches of vacuum @ 1000 rpm. (Must have a ¼” nipple that is accessible to attach a vacuum gauge)

  3. Must have factory engine blocks, and cylinder heads. Engine swaps are ok only with the same number of cylinders, make, and model.

  4. Aluminum intakes with single carburetors are ok. (No alcohol, nitrous, or after market turbo’s, or blowers allowed.)

  5. After market ignitions with Rev, limiter are ok. ( No stutter boxes, electronic timing controls allowed.)

  6. After market headers are ok. (No up drafts through the hood. Must have pipe past the driver door opening.)

  7. Must have seat belts, and helmet.  

Modified Class

  1. Body and frame must be factory. (Minor trimming, and rear fender will be ok, but inner fenders must be retained.

  2. Factory suspension; Lift kits are ok. Drivers option to run straight front axle with coil, or leaf springs,

  3. Tires must be D.O.T. approved. Cut tires allowed, but tires must retain 50% of original tread with 44” tire limit. Cutting every other lug nut is allowed. No paddle tires of any sort will be allowed.

  4. Single corroborators; after markets are ok. After market in-takes are ok.  If gas tanks are mounted in a truck bed, it must be mounted away from the exhaust; also gas tanks must be secured, and covered with some type of matt!!!! Battery may be relocated, but must be secured, and covered. (NO BUNGEE CORDS.)

  5. Engine swaps are ok. No aluminum heads, or blocks.

  6. Engines must pull 15” of vacuum @ 800 rpms. ¼ “ nipples must be in a place that is easily accessible to hook up a gauge without removing any parts. 

  7. Open headers, and up drafts are optional.

  8. No timing devices.

  9. If installing a different block, radiator can be moved closer to the front. Radiator, and motor mount can be relocated to match installment. Firewall can be modified, but kept in its original position; Front and rear end swaps are ok.

  10. Electronic fuel pumps are allowed.

Super Modified

  1. Body must be complete, other than items listed, Dash, front-inner fenders, hood bracing, tailgate, door panels, all glass, original seats, floor mats/ padding, hood hinges, windshield frames that can be unbolted, and bumpers. Radiator may be mounted in the rear of truck. Battery may be mounted in rear of truck if they are secured, and covered.

  2. No Coil over suspension. Air shocks are ok, but must retain spring leaf.

  3. Aluminum heads, and blocks are ok, but cannot exceed 650 cubic inches.

  4. Tires must be D.O.T. approved. Cut tires are allowed. Tires must retain 50% of original tread with 44” tire limit. Cutting every other lug is allowed. No paddle tires of any sort will be allowed.

  5. Multi carburetors are allowed. Any cam, exhaust, and intake may be used. NO NITROUS, or HOOK UPS ALLOWED No injection! Any other fuel as long as it is in the gas tank. This is subject to be checked by the track officials, or owner.

  6. Engine swaps are ok. Engines may be moved 6”from the manufactures Specifications. Firewall may be modified to accommodate the move. I.E. a Hole may be cut for distributor, and build box around it. Firewall must be retained. No engines may be relocated to the rear of the truck.

  7. After market transfer cases are not allowed. Must be factory type.

  8. Truck must have fully accessible front and back for pull out. Clevis, or chain if mounted securely, and large enough to penetrate.

  9. Electric fuel pumps are allowed.

New 89 Special Class (Drop in/Drop Out)

1.    Must pull 15” vacuum at 1200 RPM

2.    Engine and axle swaps allowed – No aluminum block allowed

3.    (I.e. Chevy engine in Ford bodies allowed)

4.    Any intake allowed

5.    Headers permitted – up or down

6.    No NOS – blower’s – turbo’s – or superchargers allowed

7.    Aftermarket ignition and MSD allowed – No studder boxes

8.    Any Single carburetors allowed except alcohol and nitro

  1. Multiple carburetors prohibited.
  2. Transbrakes or electric transmission controls prohibited
  3. Body and frame modifications allowed
  4. Frame stretches allowed - No tube frames
  5. Any suspension allowed – coil over’s allowed
  6. Must have complete firewall
  7. Race fuel only - No alcohol fuel
  8. All DOT and cut tires allowed under 40” – No paddle tires
  9. You may not move from your class except to 89 Special Class.  If not listed in rules you must ask staff.  All decisions are final.

Outlaw Class

  1. This is an open class

  2. CHANGE No buggies

  3. CHANGE No paddle tires

  4. Must have front, and rear hookup

  5. Get as bad as you want, as long as it passes safety standards, you can run it

Rules Subject to Change. Any Rules changes will be placed here and drivers notified.

 

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