2007 GENERAL AND SAFETY RULES

Gateway Unlimited Mud Bog Organization

Vehicle/equipment requirements.

 

  1. Vehicles           All vehicles must be 4-wheel drive. Minimum wheelbase 75". No ATV’s, Dune Buggy’s, or 2WD’s. (Exception will be made for 2WD’s in Altered class only, provided all tires are agricultural style, with front tires exceeding 40" and rear tires exceeding 44". No tractors.)
  2. Hitch                All "Pit" vehicles will be equipped with a 3" loop or clevis at the rear of the vehicle to facilitate extraction from the "Pit". All vehicles must have front and rear hook-up points to facilitate towing in the event of a breakdown. Vehicles failing to make a complete run through either the "Pit" or "Fast Track" will be pulled out in reverse. Breakdowns or stucks that happen beyond the finish line will be pulled forward.
  3. Fire Suits and Extinguishers                Required for any vehicle running methanol and/or Nitrous Oxide. Also required for any vehicle with both an open engine compartment and an open driver’s compartment, regardless of fuel type.
  4. Rollcage           2-point rollbar required for open or soft top vehicles in Real Street or Hot Street. 4-point rollcage required for open or soft-top in Super Stock, Outlaw Stock, Pro DOT, *Pro Stock, Altered, or Women’s Pro Stock**. 4-point rollcage required for all Modified and Pro Modified vehicles, and any Pro Stock vehicle running cut tires.
  5. Brakes All vehicles must be equipped with functional brakes. Vehicles in Real Street, Street Stock, Hot Street, and Super Stock must have 4 operable OEM type brakes (located at the outer hub).
  6. Fuel and Engine Coolant          All fuel and coolant lines must be properly shielded from the driver.
  7. Battery             Batteries must be properly bolted to vehicle – no bungee-cord tie-downs. Batteries located within driver’s compartment must be fully enclosed.
  8. Transmission Shields              Required for all vehicles in Modified and Pro Modified, or any vehicle running Nitrous Oxide.
  9. Seatbelts          Lap belt required for Real Street, Street Stock, Hot Street, and Outlaw Stock. Shoulder belt required for Super Stock and Altered. Minimum 4-point harness required for Pro DOT, Pro Stock, Modified, Pro Modified, and Women’s Pro Stock**.
  10. Helmets            Minimum Snell 85 required in all classes.
  11. Eye Protection Eye protection shall be a windshield, face shield, safety glasses, or goggles. Sunglasses are not proper eye protection.
  12. Tires                Traction-aiding devices such as tire studs, chains, tracks, or wheel-extensions shall not be allowed. If running dual wheels, tires in tandem with each other must be the same approximate diameter.
  13. Mufflers/exhaust           See class descriptions for new definitions of allowable mufflers and maximum exhaust size for “Street” classes.
  14. Weight Minimums        Weight minimums will not be enforced in 2006, but may be implemented in the future.

 

 

 

General

  1. Eligibility         All drivers must possess a current, valid drivers license. Drivers under 18 must have written, on-site permission from parent or legal guardian.
  2. Alcoholic Beverages                Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted anywhere within the competition area. The competition area is to include, but is not limited to tech, registration, competition parking, staging, competition arena, and washdown. Furthermore, drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be permitted to compete, and may be asked to leave the premises.
  3. Glass containers          Glass containers are not permitted anywhere on the grounds.
  4. Disputes           Disputes with race officials will not be tolerated. All official rulings will be final.
  5. Protests           Protests must be accompanied by a $100 protest fee. You must present your fee before you will be allowed to present your case. In the event that the protest is valid, your fee will be refunded. If your protest is not valid, the protested driver will receive your $100. Protests must come only from registered drivers within the class involved, and all protests must be made prior to the vehicle in question making its run. Protests may only be made by approaching specific race officials (designated at the drivers meeting). Do NOT approach the driver of any vehicle that you wish to protest. Harassment of drivers will result in immediate expulsion from the premises.
  6. Staging            Drivers are to bring their vehicles to pre-staging prior to the completion of the class that precedes the one in which he or she is entered. Once called to race, drivers have 1 minute to stage their vehicle. Drivers will receive an additional 2 minutes provided they contact trackside officials to notify them of a problem. Once staged, drivers will have 1 minute to enter the pit once the green flag has been employed. If lights are employed, drivers are to leave on the green light.
  7. Disqualification            Disqualification will be assessed for any "Fast Track" driver failing to make a complete run, or for running out of the designated lane. "Pit" drivers will be disqualified if they make a complete run and fail to come to a complete stop prior to the displayed disqualification line. Disqualification will also be assessed for any driver failing to bring a legal vehicle to the starting line, or any driver leaving the starting line prior to the green flag or light. "Pit" vehicles that come completely out of the side of the "Pit" prior to the finish line will be disqualified. One tire must remain in the "Pit" to receive a measurement.
  8. Tire Spin          Tire spin and vehicle speeds in excess of 5 MPH will not be tolerated outside the competition arena.
  9. Fighting/Stealing         Theft, vandalism, and fights will not be tolerated at any time. Anyone involved in such activities will be immediately expelled from the premises and could face criminal and/or civil charges.
  10. Registration     General registration will begin 4 hours prior to scheduled starting time and end 1 hour prior to scheduled starting time. All vehicles must pass an on-site tech and safety inspection prior to registration.
  11. Ties                  In the event of a tie, drivers will split the prize for that place and the next lower place. Drivers below that position will be moved one place farther down in the standings.
  12. Refunds           Refunds will be granted to any registered driver that wishes to withdraw from any given class for any reason. No refunds will be granted once a class has started. Only the registered driver may scratch a vehicle.
  13. Washdown       Washdown will be available at select events for $5-10 per vehicle, per wash (price to be set by the race facility). Vehicles not on trailers MUST be washed before leaving the grounds if washdown is available.

Entry limitations, entry fees, & prize purse continued below. Please scroll down:

 

Entry, limitations, & Prize Payout

Entry fees and prize payout will be determined for each individual race depending on the amount of prize money available for that particular race, and the overall size and scope of the scheduled event.  All races will be a minimum of 100% payback of entry fees.  The guaranteed Level 1 bonus purse available in the past has been eliminated in order to allow more flexibility in the scheduling of events, and to hopefully lead to a greater number of races in the future.  Check fliers for each individual race for entry and purse information.  Vehicles may be entered only once per class, but vehicles may be entered in multiple classes provided all the rules are met in each class.

 

 

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