Gumboro Mud Bog 2008 Rules & Regulations

General Rules & Regulations

   1. NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION. 
   2. One registration per truck, per class. 
   3. Participants must register for the event by 12:30 pm. 
   4. MANDATORY - ALL DRIVERS MUST ATTEND MEETING AT 12:45 PM. PRIOR TO EVENT. 
   5. NO PASSENGERS. 
   6. Drivers must be at least 16 yrs. or older with parent/legal guardian signed consent. 
   7. No speeding or hot-dogging on grounds. Will give one warning, second offense a DQ for all classes. 
   8. Fire extinguishers required in all trucks and must be a minimum 2 ½ pound dry chemical and securely fastened within driver's reach
      --EXCEPT Street class-- but HIGHLY recommended for All vehicles. 
   9. Tire size must match class registration. 
 10. All trucks required to have a Clevis Hitch large enough for cable. If the cable comes off, the driver is responsible for retieval.  
 11. Pitted vehicles may exit pits only for exiting the premises. 
 12. Mud Bog participating trucks and service vehicles are the only vehicles permitted in the pits. 
 13. Mud Bog crew are the only people allowed on the track area. 
 14. You can only run classes ABOVE your qualification...NOT BELOW. 
 15. Vehicles must have a KILL Switch (shutting off power to electric pumps and ignition systems) within easy reach of driver.
       Master Disconnect Switch to be located at the rear of the vehicle and clearly labeled. EXCEPT STREET AND PROSTOCK CLASSES.
 16. All trucks will be allowed 3 minutes to line up on the starting line (unless otherwise approved by a track official). If you do not make it within the 3 minutes, you forfiet your run. 

Safety Regulations

  1. MANDATORY seatbelt and helmet use for all drivers. 
  2. MANDATORY someone must be in driver’s seat if the engine is running. 
  3. MANDATORY long pants, closed shoes and shirt required for all drivers during competition. 
  4. MANDATORY fire suit, shoes and gloves for all NOS and alcohol competitors. 
  5. All Classes other than Street and Prostock must have at least one drive shaft loop along with drive shaft shields over universals (Front and Back).
      Drive shaft loop is required 12” in front of each universal joint. Loop material should be no less than 3/4” wide and 3/16” thick and attached securely to frame or axle. 
  6. All batteries must be securely fastened.  May be relocated if boxed in and fastened down--(no bungee cords or ratchet straps). 
  7. All fuel tanks must be securely fastened, not in driver's compartment (no bungee cords or ratchet straps). 
  8. All engine driven fans must have a shield around them. 
  9. No cracked or busted windshields; Plexy glass, lexan or wire windshields allowed. 
  10. All wheel studs and lug nuts must be on the wheels. (No missing lug nuts or studs.) 
  11. Fire extinguishers required in all trucks and must be a minimum 2 ½ pound dry chemical and securely fastened within driver's reach. 
  12. Drivers must wear an approved D.O.T. helmet.  Helmet must be on and strap fastened before approaching the starting line. 
  13. Drivers must wear 4-point seatbelts except Street and Prostock classes (who must use at least a standard seatbelt). 
  14. All open cab trucks must have window net or driver needs arm restraints. 
  15. All open cab trucks must have a roll cage and must be mounted to frame or attached to frame plates EXCEPT STREET AND PROSTOCK CLASSES. 
  16. All chain drives must have 1/8-steel or ¼-aluminum shields around chain (bottom can be open for maintenance). 
  17. Regardless of class run, if you have a radiator relocated to the rear, run hydraulic steering or have pressurized lines in the cab...
        lines should be shielded on all sides and a fire suit, shoes and gloves are MANDATORY. 
  18. EXCEPT STREET AND PROSTOCK -- MANDATORY 1/8”-steel or ¼” aluminum shield over driver’s head in ALL OPEN CAB TRUCKS. 
        THE OVERHEAD PLATE MAY NOT HAVE HOLES IN IT. 
  19. MANDATORY safety blow down tube on NOS bottle on ALL CLOSED CAB TRUCKS RUNNING NOS.

CLASSES

STREET CLASS (MINIMUM 5 TRUCKS)

  1. TIRES:  36” DOT and under. 
  2. Must be tagged, titled, insured... no farm or dealer tags allowed. Temorary tag: will allow one-time pass. 
  3. NO OPEN EXHAUST - must have muffler. 
  4. Must be able to pull vacuum of 13 - 15”HG. 
  5. Must have manufacture motor in it. 
  6. Lift kits ARE permitted. 
  7. Please refer to the General Rules and Safety Regulations for further information.

PROSTOCK CLASS (combining current classes A & B)

  1. TIRES:  36” DOT and under. 
  2. NO...Narrowed frames or bodies --- OEM frame only.;Extended front ends; Alcohol, NOS, nitro-methane; 4-link suspensions. 
  3. Must have single carburetor or factory fuel injection. 
  4. Body must match chassis.  No gutting of body allowed. Front inner fenders and dash may be removed. 
      ONLY THE FRONT-END* MAY BE FIBERGLASS. FRONT-END consists of everything in front of the cab 
      (not including cab)....NOTHING ELSE. 
  5. No chain drives. 
  6. Please refer to the General Rules and Safety Regulations for further information. 
  7. If battery is relocated, must adhere to General Rule 15 (MANDATORY Master Disconnect Switch).

SMALL TIRE - MODIFIED CLASS (currently C Class)

  1. TIRES:  40” DOT and under 
  2. OEM frames only- no custom or narrowed frames. 
  3. NO...NOS, alcohol, nitro-methane. 
  4. Engine and body modification allowed including fiberglass body. 
  5. Must be a recognizable vehicle body. 
  6. Must have single carburetor or factory fuel injection. 
  7. Engine set-back...movement allowed up to 12” (horizontally).--Measured from the center of the front axle tube to the front of the harmonic balancer. 
  8. Roll cage is not required but is highly recommended. 
  9. All General Rules and Safety Regulations apply.

BIG TIRE - MODIFIED CLASS (currently D Class)

  1. TIRES:  54” DOT and under. 
  2. OEM frames only- no custom or narrowed frames. 
  3. NO...NOS, alcohol, nitro-methane 
  4. Engine and body modification allowed including fiberglass body. 
  5. Must be a recognizable vehicle body. 
  6. Must have single carburetor or factory fuel injection. 
  7. Engine set-back...movement allowed up to 12” (horizontally).--Measured from the center of the front axle tube to the front of the harmonic balancer. 
  8. Roll cage is not required but is highly recommended. 
  9. All General Rules and Safety Regulations apply.

MINI-OPEN CLASS (currently open class)

  1. TIRES: 48” and under... any tread design allowed. 
  2.   Roll cage -- minimum 4-point to frame or out-rigger OEM frames only - no custom or narrowed frames. 
  3.   NO blowers, superchargers, turbochargers. 
  4.   Must be recognizable vehicle body. 
  5.   Factory fuel injection, tunnel ram, dual carboretor accepted in this class. 
  6.   NO alcohol, nitro-methane. 
  7.   NOS acceptable...must have fire suit, gloves, shoes and a neck brace. 
  8. All General Rules and Safety Regulations apply.

UNLIMITED CLASS

  1. TIRES: 48” and under... any tread design allowed. 
  2. NO blowers, turbochargers, or superchargers. 
  3. Alcohol is allowed.  NO nitro-methane. 
  4. Any chassis is allowed. 
  5. MUST have a roll-cage with 6-point minimum. 
  6. NOS is acceptable...must have fire suit, gloves, shoes and a neck brace. 
  7. Rails and open cabs are allowed...must have arm restraints. 
  8. All General Rules and Safety Regulations apply.

X-CLASS

  1. TIRES: Tractor tires 48.5” or larger on 20” or larger rim. NO CUT TIRES! 
  2. MUST have roll-cage with 4-point minimum. 
  3. NO alcohol or nitro-methane permitted. 
  4. NO blowers,superchargers or turbochargers. 
  5. Any chassis is allowed. 
  6. Rails and open cabs are allowed...must have arn restraints. 
  7. All General Rules and Safety Regulations apply

These new rules were made up and agreed upon by an committee with years of mud bogging experience and knowledge. Alot of time and effort was put into making these new rules as it was not an easy task. We understand that the new rules may affect some people more than others. If it has we are sorry and that certainly was not our intentions. Our intentions were to make the rules as fair as possible for everyone without compromising safety. We certainly don't want to leave anyone out. It may take some time, but we are hoping that everyone can adapt to the change. If everything goes well, we are hoping that these new rules will only make the competition better. If you have any questions, please contact any one of us below. We are all looking forward to seeing you this season. 

Thank You,
The Rules Committee
 

           Bruce Daisey: (302) 238-7258    Charlie Price: (410) 330-6571
 
           Randy Beers: (443) 880-6547    Barry Lane: (757) 710-2269
 

FEES

Effective with the 2008 season admission/pit passes are as follows:
            Entrance: $7.00 (children 10 years and under free)
            Pit Pass: $3.00 (all ages) 

All persons with pit pass must sign insurance waiver. 
Under the age of 14 requires adult supervision and signed insurance waiver.

FINAL THOUGHT 

Enjoy the season with this in mind. The Gumboro Mud bog is a family oriented, Christian based event. We ask that you be respectful  and courteous of others. Please do not use foul language, dress modestly and refrain from bringing alcohol on the premise. 

If found in violation of our Rules and Regulations you will be asked to leave the premise and will not be permitted to any further events  for the remainder of the season. 

Thanks!
The Ellis Family