ATV East Coast Nationals – October 7 – 10

Registration Fees

Maxxis Poker Run:             Free

Bad 2 da’Bone:      $10

Youth Bog:             $10

Polaris Mudda Cross:        $20

Polaris Mud Bog:                 $20

General Rules and Regulations

1)            All classes, except for the open class, will be determined by the Advertised CC’s and the number of cylinders in the ATV.

2)            DOT Helmets with chin guard (motocross style) and over the ankle foot ware and gloves must be worn during all competitions as well as long sleeve shirts and long pants.  No oilfield/construction hardhats or military helmets will be allowed.  Any glove that covers the entire hand to the wrist is acceptable.  Boots mean waders, leather work boots, rubber knee boots, motocross boots, lace up boots, etc. over the ankles.  This is intended to prevent sandals, flip flops, tennis shoes, etc.

3)            High Lifter reserves the right to make rule changes or decisions as it sees fit to promote fairness in the competition.  All decisions by High Lifter are final.

4)            All entrants must sign a waiver in advance releasing High Lifter and sponsors from liability.  A parent or guardian who will execute the waiver must accompany entrants less than 18 years of age.  No one under the age of 16 may participate.

5)            If a rider registers for the wrong class that rider will be moved to the appropriate class and given the opportunity to race.  If a race unit exceeds a class then it will be bumped to the next highest class.  If it doesn’t meet that class, it will be bumped to the next highest class.  In other words, it will be allowed to run in the smallest class it qualifies for – not automatically raised to the highest class.  No refunds will be given if the rider chooses not race.

6)            A racer can race in their class and/or in a higher class.  You cannot race down a class.

7) Each ATV or RUV is limited to one class. The only exception to this rule is that if an ATV is borrowed to run in the woman’s class. If an ATV is borrowed for the woman’s class that has already been ran in another class, she will not be able to compete in any other class, even if on another ATV.

8)            Skimming will NOT be allowed in any class.

9)            The target number of racers in each heat will be four.  The target number of racers in each feature will be four.  These are targets and may be adjusted as needed depending on the number of participants in each class and what is required to work the heats out as evenly as possible.  Track size and safety will also play a role in determining the number of racers in each race.

10) The feature race will always have three racers.  If two racers race for the 3^rd spot in the feature race, the winner will be the Wild Card and will be able to compete in the feature race.

11)            Riders must be at least 16 to enter High Lifter events.

12)            In the event that any participant is observed operating his or her machine in an unsafe or unsportsmanlike manner they may be disqualified and excluded from competition or banned from future events.

13)            All ATVs and RUVs entered in an event must have a means of attaching a tow rope to the ATV or RUV should it become disabled or stuck during the event.  It shall be the responsibility of the racer to attach the tow line to the race vehicle.  Regardless of whom attaches the tow line, the racer assumes full responsibility should additional damage occur.

14)            Starting line position is determined by poker chip numbers the racers draw during registration.  The lowest number drawn for the first heat will start the race from the left lane.  The second lowest number in the next position to the right and so on.  This process will be repeated for as many riders as are in the given heat.  Subsequent heats and rounds will always line up left to right in the order lowest number and heat run.  For example, whoever wins the first heat will have the left lane again in the second round.

15)            If a rider commits a false start, (leaving the gate early) the rider will receive a warning and the race will be restarted.  If a rider commits a second false start, this rider will be disqualified and the race will be restarted.

16)            Boundaries of the mud bog will be clearly marked with flags, stakes, and/or banners.  Participants who partially leave the course with any portion of their ATV or RUV will be disqualified.  If the racer is pushed out of bounds High Lifter will make the ruling and that ruling will be final.

17)            All racers arriving at the starting line must be ready to race without any work being done to the race unit.  Work may not be performed on the race unit staged at the starting line.  This does include allowing up to 2 minutes to start the engine if it dies.

18)            A racer will be allowed up to 10 minutes to make a repair if they win their heat but brake during the race.  This time starts at the end of their heat race.  The goal of this rule is to give the racer a short time to change a flat, drain a flooded motor or air box or other easily repairable item so they can continue to race.  This rule is not intended to allow for a major repair that will hold up the entire race event, High Lifter will have discretion over this rule based on current conditions and timing taking place that race day.

19)            Other than incidental contact by other racers, no person may touch the participating ATV/RUV during the race.  If any other party touches the participating ATV/RUV during the course of the race, the rider will be immediately disqualified.  An example of this is a racer’s friend thinking he is in trouble and jumping in to keep the unit from turning over without the racer wanting or asking for help.  High Lifter will make the final decision and may override the rule if no assistance was actually given, particularly if the contact was unwanted by the racer.

20)            Participants may push their ATV if they become stuck.  There is no one foot rule.

21)            Participants should not consume any alcohol beverages, drugs or any contraband on the day of the competitions.  Any participant found under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be immediately disqualified from the competition and future races.

22)            If the rules do NOT state you can do something, then it is likely not legal for the class.  Final determination will be made by High Lifter.

23)            ALL rule clarifications should be made directly to High Lifter.

24)            Stock or Factory means what came on the unit when it rolled down the assembly line or what is currently running on the assembly line for that same model.  For example if the OEM upgrades a part and uses it in daily production, that new part would be an allowable change.  This means use the part that either came on the unit or is now offered on the unit.  Special order parts offered by any OEM are not considered stock merely because they come from the OEM – they must be used in normal daily production.  This also excludes special order or limited run units.

25)            OEM shall be defined as a producer of a traditional ATV or RUV in the eyes of a normal and reasonable ATV enthusiast.

26)            It is the RACER’S responsibility to stop at the score keeper to report their finishing position to ensure scoring is reported correctly

27)            Every racer assumes full responsibility and liability for racing. Racing is a dangerous sport, even with all the safety precautions that are taken.

Class Rules

Each ATV or RUV is limited to one class.

See general rule #7

Open Class

1)            Any ATV may participate.

2)            All ATVs must run ATV tires specifically designed and marketed for ATV use.

3)            No tracks, automotive tires or agricultural tires are allowed to run in this class.  Paddle tires designed and marketed for ATVs will be allowed to run in this class.

4)            Participants may custom cut their tires as long as the tire is an approved ATV tire for the event, but cannot add any type of material to the treads.

5)            Axle paddles, wheel paddles and dual wheels will not be allowed in this class.

6)            Any engine modification can be made, but the engine must be an ATV engine.  Motorcycle, snowmobile or other engine conversion is not allowed.

7)            The ATV cannot exceed 78” in width and 102” in length measured tip of tire to tip of tire.

8)            Nitrous Oxide is permitted in the open class.

9)            Turbos are allowed in the open class

10)            Custom fuel tanks are allowed in this class and they can be relocated at the racers discretion.  The tank must be of adequate construction and must have adequate protection.  High Lifter will make final determination.

Lite, Bogger, Pro A and Pro B

1)            Both IRS and SRA style ATVs will run in these classes.

2)            No motor swaps are allowed in the Lite, Bogger, Pro A or Pro B Classes.  You must run the same motor designation that was originally installed at the factory.

3)            No Aftermarket jugs or intake(s) will be allowed to run in these classes.

4)            General intake and exhaust porting, port matching is allowed as long as there is no cutting, welding or epoxy, etc. in or on the intake(s) and exhaust.  Any and all work done to the intake(s) must be limited to clean up of stock parts.

5)            All ATVs must run ATV tires specifically designed and marketed for ATV use.  No tracks, automotive tires, cut tires, paddle tires or agricultural tires are allowed to run in this class.

6)            ATVs may run up to 3” of total lift.  One replacement control arm is allowed on each corner but stock length axles must be retained.  You cannot replace both upper and lower control arms on any one corner.

7)            Standard engine modifications are allowed to include over bore kits, jet kits, pipes, air filter, etc. as long as the total cc limit is not exceeded for the class.

8)            This class will not allow special fuels such as alcohol or nitrous oxide.

9)            Turbos are not allowed to race in this class.

10)            Axle paddles, wheel paddles, dual wheels, extended swing arms, extended a-arms, solid bars replacing shocks, etc. are not allowed in these classes.

11)            No frame modifications are allowed that will change the overall length or width or will change the factory position of the axles forwards or backwards (no relocating differentials).  The only exception to this is ATVs with front axles swept back from the factory may adjust the front outer axle hub location so that the axles are approximately 90 degrees coming out of the front differential.  They still cannot sweep forward beyond 90 degrees off the differential.

12)            These classes are designed for ATVs to race with what is considered traditional or standard mud racing accessories readily available to the average rider.

13)            Any ATV entered in this class that is determined by High Lifter to exceed this description will be moved up to the first appropriate class.

The following rules are specific to each of the classes listed below.

Pro A Class

1)            The Pro A Class will include all twin cylinder ATVs 500ccs and up with a 53” wheelbase or less (including 53”).

Pro B Class

1)            The Pro B Class will include all single and twin cylinder ATVs 500ccs and up with more than a 53” wheelbase.

Bogger Class

1)            The Bogger Class will include all single cylinders ATVs 500ccs and up.

Lite Class

1)            The Lite Class will include all single cylinder ATVs that are 499ccs and below and all ATVs with a foot shift from the factory.

RUV Class

1)            This will be an open class with the same rules that apply to the ATV Open Class.  This class can carry a passenger but is not required to carry a passenger.

2)            The passenger must wear the same safety gear and must be at least 16 years old and sign all waivers.

3)            The driver and passenger must stay in the RUV cockpit during the race.  Neither the driver nor passenger may exit the RUV at any time during the race to push or pull for safety reasons.  This includes hanging arms and or legs from the vehicle during the race.

4)            If the RUV is about to turn over, the driver or passenger may assist in preventing the roll over but may not push.

5)            High Lifter’s decision on this will be final.

Women’s Open Class

1)            The Women’s Open Class will be an open class race for women with the same rules that apply to the regular ATV Open Class.

Summary of Classes

Lite                             0 – 499ccs and all foot shift ATVs

Bogger                        500 and up (Single Cylinder only)

Pro A                         500 and Up (Twin Cylinders 53” wheelbase or less)

Pro B                          500 and Up (Twin Cylinders over 53” wheelbase)

Open                           must be ATV engine

RUV                           must be ATV engine

Woman                      must be ATV engine

Rev 2-1-2010