General Rules and Regulations

• All classes, except for the open class, will be determined by the Advertised CC’s and the number of cylinders in the ATV.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A racer can race in their class or in a higher class.  You cannot race down a class.
• 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.
• Skimming will NOT be allowed in any class.
• The target number of racers in each heat will be four.  The target number of racers in each feature will be four.  Targets 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 determine the number of racers in each race.
• The feature race will always have three racers.  If two racers race for the 3rd spot in the feature race, the winner will be the Wild Card and will be able to compete in the feature race.
• Riders must be at least 16 to enter High Lifter events.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participants may push their ATV if they become stuck.  There is no one foot rule.
• 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.
• 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.
• ALL rule clarifications should be made directly to High Lifter.
• 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.
• OEM shall be defined as a producer of a traditional ATV or RUV in the eyes of a normal and reasonable ATV enthusiast.
• It is the RACER’S responsibility to stop at the score keeper to report their finishing position to ensure scoring is reported correctly
• Every racer assumes full responsibility and liability for racing.  Racing is a dangerous sport, even with all the safety precautions that are taken.