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STOCK
BODY
Must retain all factory interior & exterior panels
Frame must be stock with no modifications
Any type bed allowed
Current safety inspection , license & proof of insurance identifying the race
vehicle required.
No ATV type vehicles or motorcycles
ENGINE
Must have been available in year and model
No open headers
Stock OEM engine only.
Must pull 15” of vacuum at 900 R.P.M & must have a port on manifold to test
vacuum.
TRANSMISSION
Factory Stock Only
GEARS
Any gear ratio allowed
FUEL
Gasoline only, NO Additives or race fuel
NO Nitrous Oxide
GENERAL
Complete brake system working
Seat belts with shoulder harness required
All occupants must wear helmets
DOT tires only, NO cutting or trimming
4 wheel drive only & must be driven to track, not trailered.
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ECONOMY
BODY
Any safe frame allowed
Must have sheet metal around driver’s compartment & must have firewall between
engine & driver.
2 or 4 wheel drive allowed
ENGINE
OEM engine only (CID limit 474)
Headers allowed
Cast iron intakes only
OEM ignition only
No electronics allowed -line lock or etc
Hydraulic cams only
OEM carburetor - stock only - no modifications
Must pull 15” of vacuum at 900 RPM & must have a port on manifold to test
vacuum.
TRANSMISSION
No 2 speeds
No Transbrake
FUEL
Gasoline or racing gas allowed
NO nitrous oxide or additives
NO alcohol allowed
GENERAL
NO paddle tires
Must have 3 working brakes
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SUPER STOCK
BODY
Must retain all factory exterior panels
Any type usable bed allowed, no tarps
Must have windshield
No ATV type or motorcycles
Stock suspension only, 2 stabilizer bars allowed (1 on each side)
No S-10 or Rangers - Must be full size 4X4 - must have firewall
ENGINE
Any 8-cylinder OEM engine allowed
Aluminum intake allowed, one four barrel carburetor
NO aluminum heads (after market heads allowed 23 deg.)
Open headers allowed
MSD ignition allowed NO accessories, (electronics, line lock , ECT.) Shifters
allowed
Roller cams allowed
CID LIMIT 474
FUEL
Pump or racing gasoline only
NO Nitrous oxide
NO Additives
TRANSMISSION
Stock only,
Stall converter allowed
No 2 speeds
No transbrakes
GEARS
Any gear ratio allowed
4 wheel drive only
GENERAL
Any DOT tire allowed NO cut or trimmed tires
3 brakes must be in working order
WEIGHT LIMIT MINIMUM
BIG BLOCK 4000 lbs. SMALL BLOCKS 3600 lbs.
E.T. Faster than 4.40 loose that round
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SUPER GAS
BODY
No S-10 or Rangers- must be full size 4X4
Must retain all exterior body panels NO fiber glass
Must be available as 4x4 that year and model
Frame must be factory stock (engine and transmission in stock location)
Fenders may be cut for tire clearance only
Must have a windshield, hood & firewall.
Total vehicle weight must exceed 3500 lbs.
Ballast allowed but must be secured
Vehicle must represent OEM models
ENGINE
410 CUBIC INCH TOTAL SMALL BLOCK ONLY
One four barrel carburetor - NO DOMINATORS
Aluminum intake allowed, NO tunnel rams
Roller cam & lifters allowed
23-degree cast iron or aluminum heads - aluminum heads must be Brodix Trac 1 or
Dart Pro 1 only and all casting # ‘s must be present and legible , no
modifications or valve angle changes
After market ignition allowed
2” spacer allowed between carburetor and manifold
TRANSMISSION
OEM styles trans. & transfer only
Stall converter allowed
Any gear ratio allowed
FUEL
Gasoline or racing gas only
NO Alcohol or additives
No NOS
GENERAL
Any DOT tires allowed, cut or uncut
NO tractor or paddle tires
At least 3 working brakes required
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2 WHEEL MODIFIED
BODY
Any safe frame acceptable
Sheet metal must surround driver compartment & must have firewall
ENGINE
Any 8-cylinder allowed
Any internal modifications allowed
Single 4-barrel carburetor allowed
NO Super chargers or turbo chargers
NO Sheet metal intake or tunnel rams
No Aluminum Blocks Allowed
TRANSMISSION
Any safe combination allowed
Scatter shield or safety blanket required
Drive shaft loops required
Any gear ratio allowed
FUEL
Gasoline or alcohol allowed, NO additives
NO nitrous oxide
GENERAL
Any DOT or tractor tires allowed, cut or uncut
NO paddle tires or vulcanizing allowed
Must have 3 working brakes
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4 WHEEL MODIFIED
BODY
Must retain factory style exterior body panels & Rear engine trucks must have
from cab forward
Alteration & narrowing allowed & must have firewall
Ballast allowed, but must be secured
ENGINE
Any size engine allowed
Single carburetor only
NO sheet metal intakes or tunnel rams
NO blowers or turbo chargers
GEARS
Any gear ratio or locking device allowed
SUSPENSION & STEERING
Any safe modification allowed
FUEL
Alcohol or racing fuel allowed
NO nitrous or additives allowed
WEIGHT
SMALL BLOCK 2800 LBS BIG BLOCK 3200 LBS
GENERAL
Any DOT tire allowed, cut or uncut
NO paddle or tractor tires allowed
3 working brakes
Drive shaft loops required
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4 WHEEL OPEN
BODY
Must have factory style body panels & rear engine must
have from cab foward.
Tail gates and hoods may be removed
Ballast allowed but must be secured
Sheet metal between driver and engine compartment to protect from fluids
ENGINE
Any size allowed
NO blowers or turbo chargers allowed
GEARS
Any gear ratio allowed
Any locking device allowed
TRANSMISSION
Any safe combination allowed
Drive shaft loops required
Scatter shield or blanket required
STEERING & SUSPENSION
Any safe modification allowed
FUEL
Gasoline or alcohol allowed
NO additives, or nitro methane
Injection or multiple carburetors allowed
WEIGHT
SMALL BLOCKS WITH CARBURETOR - NO MINIMUM WEIGHT
TOTAL WEIGHT WITH BIG BLOCKS MUST EXCEED 2900 LBS
TOTAL WEIGHT WITH SMALL BLOCK & NITROUS OXIDE OR INJECTION MUST EXCEED 2700 LBS
GENERAL
Any DOT tire allowed, cut or uncut
NO paddle or tractor tires
3 working brakes
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BLOWN
2 Wheel & 4 Wheel Drive
Body
Trimming or narrowing allowed
Ballast allowed but must be secured
Total weight limit must exceed 2500 lbs.
Engine
Any size engine allowed, no limit to modifications Blowers must retain NHRA
safety equipment
Gears
Any gear ratio allowed
Any locking device allowed
Scatter shield or blanket required
Drive shaft loops required
5 point safety harness required Window nets or arm restraints recommended
Brakes
At least 3 visible working brakes required
Wheels & Tires:
Any safe combination of wheels allowed
Any tires, cut or uncut
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GENERAL REGULATIONS
The event will be run by classes . Contestants will be paired for the first
round at the drivers meeting and informed if that class will be run as Single
Doubles ( 6 or more entry's ) or Full Doubles ( 5 or less entry's ) . Subsequent
rounds will be determined at the end of each class. Driver or representative of
each crew is responsible for checking class sheets for next round.
Lane choice will be determined by a drawing prior to each race and every round .
Entire class will be informed when their class is up next and the order they
will run. Contestants will be called in pairs to the staging area. If you are
interrupting the overall timing of the event you could be disqualified for that
run.
If a contestant encounters mechanical
trouble, they must inform the officials before his opponent has proceeded to the
staging area to be moved back the end of class.
In the event there is more than one violation during a pass , the violation that
occurs first wll be disqualified for that round .
If during a race neither vehicle crosses the finish line under its own power ,
that race will be reran at a later time .
The parade run is to establish ruts and is not mandatory, idle speed will be
maintained from start up to shutdown, on track and in pit area.
Idle speed will be maintained in pit area
at all times.
A driver will be disqualified for recklessness or dangerous behavior.
There will be no alcohol beverages or drugs of any kind in the pits or staging
area. Consumption of either by a registered driver or co-driver will result in
immediate disqualification. Any driver or crew member incapacitated due to an
intoxicating agent will be escorted from the pit area and could result in
ejection from the event .
Use of profanity or threats by any contestant or member of their crew will
result in that vehicle and or driver being disqualified & banned from the track
and loss of all money and points
Mud racing is a growing sport. As officials, we cannot be expected to have
infinite foresight therefore, be advised that just because a specific item is
not covered by a written rule that it may be considered either legal or illegal.
Track officials will have the final word on all new items to come along
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WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
The rules and or regulations set forth are designed to provide for the orderly
conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for
such events. These rules shall govern the conditions of all events. And by
participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with
these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from
publication of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations They are in no
way a guarantee against injury or death to a participants, spectator or
official.
The race director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation from any of these
specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his opinion do
not alter the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty
of safety shall result from such alteration of specifications.
Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the
officials. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL.
SAFETY IMPORTANCE
Mud racing, since the first organized event, has been predicated largely on
safety. Methods of operation, facilities, construction and competition practice
are regularly reviewed and updated where necessary to help the sport safe
conduct. Procedures in general are subject to constant change due to the sports
progressive evolutionary pattern. Total responsibility for everyone however,
must share mud racing’s safety associated with the sport. Close observance of
the standards set forth in this rulebook is an important fundamental.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS
Vehicles must operate in a safe manner at all times. You can be disqualified for operating any vehicle in an unsafe manor or showing poor sportsmanship.
All vehicles must pass a safety inspection.
No loose items in bed or cab of vehicle.
Each wheel will have all lug nuts & tight, no hubcaps or beauty rings.
Battery must be secured, and not in the drivers compartment.
No loose parts on vehicle, I.E. fenders, bumpers, lights ECT.
Suspension, steering & brakes must be in good working order & safe.
Fuel system & tank must be secured, with fuel caps and in safe condition.
All vehicles must have a neutral safety switch or a driver in the seat while the motor is running, all solenoid shifters must have relays.
Drivers and co-drivers in all classes must wear seat belts and helmets.
All vehicles above STOCK must have roll cage with at least 5-point restraints. Threaded pipefittings or lap weld pipe is not allowed (round tube only)
Any ballast must be secured, No liquid or loose ballast.
Flame retardant suit required in all classes above STOCK.
No more than two people in vehicle during race.
A fire shield or wall must separate occupants from engine compartment.
Fire extinguisher required in all classes. (approved and working)
All vehicles must have brakes on wheels capable of locking and in good working order.
Once a vehicle is in the staging area, only driver & co-driver allowed in vehicle.
If vehicle makes it through pits, both must remain in vehicle and return to pit area.
Vehicle must stop immediately upon signal from official.
Contestant can only drive one vehicle in each class. Each driver & co-driver must be registered.
These updated rules supercede & prevail over all previous rules written or “unwritten”; drivers will be informed of any changes or additions to these rules at the drivers meeting.