ATV Pulls/Rodeo/Mud Bog Rules...

 

ATV Mud Bog and Rodeo Rules:

• All rules are subject to modification as needed to promote fairness in the competition. These rule changes will be due to conditions of the mud pit, number of racers, and time issues. All rule changes will be announced before the start of the bog. All decisions are final.

• JUDGES DECISION FINAL!!!

• NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!!

• ATV riders will be liable for any damage to their ATV, or the property of others during their ride.

• Clothing and Gear required - NO EXCEPTIONS. Not responsible for accidents. Helmets, boots, and goggles must be worn during competition. No sandals or flip flops. All riders must wear a full face helmet or helmet with goggles at all times when riding. Helmet & goggles must be strapped on before pulling up to the line. D.O.T. approved helmet and eye protection required. Contestants must wear foot protection that will completely cover the foot.

• No refunds will be given if the rider chooses not to participate after signup.

• All classes will run in the order listed to completion.

• All riders must attend the Driver's Meeting before event begins.

• ATV’s must be in safe mechanical condition to compete.

• Riders must conduct themselves in a safe and courteous manner at all times. In the event that any participant is observed operating his/her machine in an unsafe or unsportsmanlike manner he/she may be disqualified and excluded from competition.

• All entrants must sign a waiver in advance releasing the Lewis County Fair, event officials and sponsors from liability. Any rider under the age of 18 must have a consent form signed by parent. A parent or guardian must accompany entrants less than 18 years of age. If one or both of the parents are not in attendance at the event a signed and notarized release form from the absent parent(s) will be required. Riders must be at least 16 to enter this event & show proof of age. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

• All registrations must be filled out before the start of the event. No late registrations will be accepted.

• Both hands and feet must remain on the ATV at all times during the run

• Entrants must line up in the correct starting order for this event.

• Drivers have 2 minutes from the time they are called to report to the starting line. Any rider reporting to the line without the required clothing or gear ready will be disqualified from the event.

• Only 2 people per ATV will be allowed in the pit area; one rider and one helper.

• Not Responsible for Accidents.

• Drivers must take the responsibility to become aware of the features of the ATV prior to the event, including locations of brakes, throttle, and ignitions switch.

• All rules and classes are subject to change on site depending on entries.
• The event officials reserves the right to assist ATV placement of a class to enter. Entrants may enter any class that they are not disqualified from entering. In other words, a driver can participate in any class their ATV is qualified for and in higher classes. You cannot go down a class. If you choose a class that your ATV does not belong in we reserve the right to put you in the class we feel you belong. You will be moved up to the next appropriate class and given the opportunity to participate. In other words, you will be allowed to run in the smallest class your ATV qualifies for – not automatically raised to the highest class.

• All ATVs entered in this event must have a means of attaching a tow rope to the ATV should it become disabled or stuck during the event. Rider is responsible for hooking tow rope to his/her quad. Rider accepts responsibility for any and all damages caused while being pulled from the pit.

• No One Will Be Allowed To Ride On The Outside Of Any ATV At Any Time! Only one rider per ATV at a time.

• Any tire size is ok, but no chains, spikes, paddle tires, or agricultural/tractor tires. All tires must be ATV based.

• Entrants MUST REFRAIN FROM ALCOHOL OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

• Flagman controls the run. Flagman starts your run. Flagman ends your run. Time starts when the flagman signals you to go and ends when the flagman signals you to stop.

• If a rider commits a false start, (leaving before the signal from the flagman), the rider will have one minute added to his/her time.

• All ATV’s must have rear brakes, and chain guards.

• All rules and classes are subject to change on site depending on entries.

• NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON – EVEN DISQUALIFICATION!

• Any quad with a 2wd/4wd switch must stay in one position during the run.

• All ATVs must have a working Muffler(s) or Silencer(s)

MUD BOG RULES:

• All rules and classes are subject to change on site depending on entries.

• Boundaries of the mud bog will be clearly marked. Participants who partially leave the course with any portion of their ATV will be disqualified. No riding the sides of pits. If any tire goes out of the pit you will be disqualified.

• We reserve the right to rework the mud pit at any time during the event.

• Once forward progress stops, the run is over, the flag man will start and stop the run, all decisions final and binding.

• An ATV must move at least it's own length to have a valid run. If it does not move it's own length from the start line it will be restarted. If the ATV does not make it's own length a second time it is disqualified.

• Winner for each class will be determined by the ATV that makes it through the mud pit in the fastest time. If no ATV makes it through the mudpit, winner will be determined by the ATV with the farthest distance. Distance is measured from the front the start line to the front tire of the ATV.

• IRS and SRA quads can compete against each other. In this type of mud pit there are no ruts that will give an IRS quad an advantage so the classes will be based on engine size.

RODEO:

Skill event where ATV’s maneuver around and over obstacles. Follow a timed obstacle course that will test your riding and ATV handling skills. Obstacles may include the following: weave in and out of flags, cones or barrels, charge through mud, logs and bumps, rumble over railroad ties, cut around barrels and then throttle it to the finish. Timed event, one ATV rider at a time.

ATV RODEO RULES:

• This is a timed obstacle course. The object is to complete the obstacle course in the fastest time without missing any of the obstacles, moving any of the obstacle items, or knocking anything over. After completion of course, 5 seconds will be added to your final time for each missed obstacle item and for each obstacle item that was knocked over, moved, etc.

• Boundaries of this event will be clearly marked. Participants who partially leave the course with any portion of their ATV will be disqualified.

• We reserve the right to rework the obstacle coarse at any time during the event.

• Winner for each class will be determined by the ATV that makes it through the coarse in the fastest time. If no ATV makes it through the coarse, winner will be determined by the ATV with the farthest distance through the coarse. Distance will be measured by marking the front tire of the ATV where it stops.

ATV MUD BOG & RODEO Classes:

2 WD: 4 WD:
up to 249 cc up to 249 cc
250-399cc 250-399cc
400 + up 400 + up

Possible class (depending on turnout) : Outlaw - Run what you brung!!!