2010 MMOR RACE RULES General Race Rules General Rules Apply to Both Mud Bog and Mud Drag Style Races ·         All vehicles must be 4-wheel drive. ·         All drivers must possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers under the age of 18 must have written on site permission from parent or legal guardian. ·         All drivers must sign a waiver. ·         All drivers must wear a helmet and seatbelt. All drivers in Super Stock, Pro Stock, Open Super Modified, and Women’s Super Open Modified classes must wear a SFI approved fire suit. ·         All vehicles must pass an onsite tech and safety inspection prior to registration. If at any time after the initial inspection, a vehicle is found to be illegal for any class, for which it is entered, that vehicle will be disqualified for the remainder of the event. ·         All vehicles must be equipped with a roll bar or hardtop (steel in Super Stock and up). ·         No tire chains or track vehicles. ·         Vehicles equipped with superchargers and/or nitrous oxide must have a scatter blankets or shields around the gearbox. Blowers must have limiting straps. ·         General registration will end one hour before scheduled race starting time. Late entries start one hour before scheduled starting time. Registration and Tech will close 30 minutes before scheduled race starting time. ·         Entry fee will be $25 per class. Working MMOR member’s entry fee will be $20 per class. Members must work 2 classes to be eligible for member’s discount. ·         Vehicles may run only once per class. Each competition vehicle may enter a maximum of 3 classes, provided class and general rules are followed. Exception: if the vehicle races in 2 male classes and 1 female class, it may be entered in an additional female class, provided it fits the class rules. ·         Late entries will pay an additional $5 per class. Late entries will run first in the Stock, Hot Street, Women’s Hot Street, Super Stock, and the 4&6 Cylinder classes. Late entries will run last in the Pro Stock, Open Super Modified and Women’s Open Super Modified classes. ·         No refunds will be given after a class starts. ·         Disqualification line is a minimum of 150 feet beyond the finish line. ·         All vehicles making a full pass must come to a complete stop in the shut down area and may not move either forward or backward until clearly signaled to do so by the red flagman. Leaving the shut down area or backing away from the disqualification line without being cleared by the red flagman will result in disqualification. ·         Payback will be 100% of entry fees. (1st = 40%, 2nd = 30%, 3rd = 20%, 4th = 10%). In the event that fewer than 4 legal runs are made all remaining prize money will go to the first place driver. It is the driver’s responsibility to claim all prize money. MMOR will not give prize money to anyone but the driver in which the check is made payable. ·         In the event of a tie, the drivers will split the monies for that place and the next lower place. All entrants below that place will be moved one place farther down in the standings. If trophies are awarded, the tying drivers will have a coin toss to decide which driver will be awarded the larger trophy. ·         All prize money should be collected no later than 30 minutes after the end of the last class. If money is not picked up, it will be forfeited back to MMOR. MMOR will not mail out winnings. ·         Mid-Missouri Off-Roaders will officiate and may refuse any driver that appears intoxicated and/or any vehicle that is modified or operated in an unsafe manner. ·         Mid-Missouri Off-Roaders will provide a wristband for each driver to be placed on the left arm. Wristband must be shown at the time of entering the pit and at anytime if requested. If caught or suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the wristband will be removed and entry fee will not be refunded. This will also prevent you from racing. If wristband has been altered in any way, you will not be allowed to race or receive a refund. Only drivers can withdraw from a class to make sure the wristband has been removed. ·         The only person allowed to run in a class is the person registered on the registration sheet. If your wrist band is taken the vehicle is not allowed to be run in the class. ·         The red flagman will be the head official at trackside and will make all decisions on trackside controversies. Only past or present officers or board members are to be red flagman. ·         Vehicle has 2 minutes to stage after pit has been cleared. ·         If the first vehicle in a class is instructed by race officials to take the cable, all trucks in that class must take the cable. ·         Vehicles that exit the side of the pit will be measured from the point of exit, not disqualified. Vehicles that get stuck in the pit will be measured at the farthest hub. ·         If the vehicle does not pass the 20 ft mark the driver has an option of one restart immediately after being pulled from the pit. ·         Skimmers/rails will run first in Open Super Modified and Women’s Super Modified for the safety of the drivers. ·         Time starts with first movement of race vehicle. Time will stop when front of vehicle crosses finish line or with the waiving of the red flag. Side by side mud drag time starts on the green light. ·         No alcoholic beverages will be allowed at trackside. ·         A kill-switch cable will be provided to all persons wishing to use it. If it unplugs prior to the finish line, the vehicle will be returned to the starting line for a second pass. The driver has 2 minutes to fix the problem. No third chance will be given. ·         Vehicles that continue to run after being unplugged will be disqualified. MMOR may waive the kill switch if the facility has sufficient shut down area. ·         There will be no exhibition runs during the sanctioned event. All costs associated with exhibition runs will be the responsibility of the sponsoring town or organization. The Mid-Missouri Off-Roaders will provide no workers or equipment for an exhibition run, with the exception of the optional “Unlimited Cut and Paddle Tire” class. ·         All members must sign up to work at least 2 classes before they are allowed to register. This rule will not take effect if the sign-up sheet is full. ·         Any protest of a vehicle must be made before the class starts. The protest committee will consist of Head of Tech and the Executive Committee. A fee of $25 will be assessed for all protests. In the event that the protested vehicle is found to be legal, the $25 will be donated to a charity of the club’s choice. If the vehicle is found to be illegal, the $25 will be refunded to the individual who presents the protest. Protests must come from drivers within that class only. ·         The Mid-Missouri Off-Roaders will enforce a “no tolerance” rule pertaining to disputes with race officials. If an official is put into an argumentative situation, the person arguing with the officials will be asked to leave the premises immediately. No threats will be tolerated. Decisions of MMOR officials are final. ·         A solid hitch with a clevis or welded loop must be on rear of vehicle for pull back. No cables or chains will be allowed.     MMOR MUD BOG CLASS RULES ·         (1) Women’s Super Modified: Run what you “brung”. Tires may be any size, style or configuration, including duals. Tires may be modified for performance gains. Axles and other driveline components may be relocated. Tube frames may be used. Alcohol, nitrous oxide, fuel injection, multiple carburetors, turbos, and superchargers are all allowed. Seat belts must be four point or more hook-up. Fire extinguisher required. ·         (2) Hot Street up to 36.5” Tires: Tires must be unmodified DOT approved 36.5” or less in diameter. All equipment including lights, wipers, full glass, radiator, and charging system must be present and in working condition. No more than 4 engine modifications permitted. Axles and all major driveline components must remain in stock location. Vehicle must retain factory style suspension (lift kits allowed). Traction bars are allowed. Can be 3 point non-adjustable. No 4-link allowed. No gutting of any kind. Fenders may be trimmed from tire clearance. Vehicles must have mufflers and exhaust that exits past transfer case. Turbos superchargers, aftermarket mechanical fuel injection, and multiple carburetors are forbidden. Fuel must be gasoline, diesel, or propane. No nitrous oxide allowed. No motor plates allowed. ·         (3) Stock up to 44” Tires: Tires must be unmodified DOT approved 44” or less in diameter. Vehicles powered by V-8 or V-10 gas engines must pull a minimum of 15” steady vacuum at 800 RPM. (Borderline engines can be approved by the vice president and head of tech). All engines must have been available from factory in the vehicle. Axles and all major driveline components must remain in stock location. Must have factory style suspension, lift kits allowed. Engines must be muffled, no open headers. Full body required, no gutting allowed, fender trimming for tire clearance is allowed. Turbos, superchargers, aftermarket mechanical fuel injection, and multiple carburetors forbidden. Fuel must be gasoline, diesel or propane. No nitrous oxide allowed. No aluminum heads or motor plates allowed. A maximum of 2 engine modifications allowed. The following will be considered modifications: aftermarket carburetor, aftermarket intake manifold, aftermarket headers, complete aftermarket ignition systems (consisting of coil, distributor and ignition box), carburetor and throttle body spacers (1” carburetor to intake adapter excluded). Factory performance parts are considered modifications (Ford Racing, GM Performance, Mopar Performance, etc.). No transmission brake. Traction bars are allowed. Can be 3 point non-adjustable. No 4-link allowed. ·         (4) Super Stock up to 40” Tires A – Small Blocks: Small block engines only. Tires must be unmodified DOT approved of 40” or less in diameter. Axles and major driveline components must remain in stock location and be of OEM specifications. No aftermarket chain drives. Must have transfer case. Vehicles must retain full body with windshield. No gutting. Fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance. Fiberglass must have OEM dimensions. Radiators must be in front of the engine. Engine must be in factory location. If running an aftermarket firewall, it must be in the original location. Driver must sit in stock location. Suspension limited to any OEM style. Adjustable 3-link is allowed. No 4-link unless so equipped from the factory and must maintain factory location and configuration. Frame must be OEM style. Must run 4 OEM style brakes (disc or drum) located at the outer hub. Open headers are allowed and may exit through the hood. Turbos, superchargers, aftermarket mechanical fuel injection, and multiple carburetors are forbidden. Alcohol may NOT be used as a primary fuel. No nitrous oxide allowed. Seat belts must be four point or more hook-up. Fire extinguisher required. Vehicle must have a 4 point roll bar; vehicles from a lower class may step up without this requirement. ·         (5) Super Stock up to 40” Tires B – Big Blocks: Small block engines may bump up to this class. In races with more than 10 classes, it will be limited to big block engines only. Tires must be unmodified DOT approved of 40” or less in diameter. Axles and major driveline components must remain in stock location and be of OEM specifications. No aftermarket chain drives. Must have transfer case. Vehicles must retain full body with windshield. No gutting. Fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance. Fiberglass must have OEM dimensions. Radiators must be in front of the engine. Engine must be in factory location. If running an aftermarket firewall, it must be in the original location. Driver must sit in stock location. Suspension limited to any OEM style. Adjustable 3-link is allowed. No 4-link unless so equipped from the factory and must maintain factory location and configuration. Frame must be OEM style. Must run 4 OEM style brakes (disc or drum) located at the outer hub. Open headers are allowed and may exit through the hood. Turbos, superchargers, aftermarket mechanical fuel injection, and multiple carburetors are forbidden. Alcohol may NOT be used as a primary fuel. No nitrous oxide allowed. Seat belts must be four point or more hook-up. Fire extinguisher required. Vehicle must have a 4 point roll bar; vehicles from a lower class may step up without this requirement. ·         (6)Open Super Modified: Run what you “brung”. Tires may be any size, style or configuration, including duals. Tires may be modified for performance gains. Axles and other driveline components may be relocated. Tube frames may be used. Alcohol, nitrous oxide, fuel injection, multiple carburetors, turbos, and superchargers are all allowed. Seat belts must be four point or more hook-up. Fire extinguisher required. ·         (7)Stock up to 33” Tires: Tires must be unmodified DOT approved of 33” or less in diameter. Vehicles powered by V-8 or V-10 gas engines must pull a minimum of 15” steady vacuum at 800 RPM (borderline engines can be approved by the vice president and head of tech). All engines must have been available from the factory in the vehicle. Axles and all major driveline components must remain in stock location (factory style suspension lift kits allowed). Engines must be muffled (no open headers). Full body required, no gutting allowed, fender trimming for tire clearance allowed. Turbos, superchargers, aftermarket mechanical fuel injection, and multiple carburetors are forbidden. Fuel must be gasoline, diesel or propane. No nitrous oxide allowed. No aluminum heads or motor plates allowed. A maximum of 2 engine modifications allowed. The following will be considered modifications: aftermarket carburetor, aftermarket intake manifold, aftermarket headers, complete aftermarket ignition system (consisting of coil, distributor and ignition box), carburetor and throttle body spacers (1” carburetor to intake adapter excluded). Factory performance parts are considered modifications (Ford Racing, GM Performance, Mopar Performance, etc.). No transmission brake. Traction bars are allowed. Can be 3 point non-adjustable. No 4-link allowed. ·         (8) Women’s Hot Street up to 36.5” Tires: Women drivers only. Tires must be unmodified DOT approved of 36.5” or less in diameter. All equipment including lights, wipers, full glass, radiator, and charging system must be present and in working condition. No more than 4 engine modifications permitted. Axles and all major driveline components must remain in stock location. Vehicle must retain factory style suspension (lift kits allowed). Traction bars are allowed. Can be 3 point non-adjustable. No 4-link allowed. No gutting of any kind. Fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance. Vehicles must have mufflers and exhaust that exits past transfer case. Turbos, superchargers, aftermarket mechanical fuel injection, and multiple carburetors are forbidden. Fuel must be gasoline, diesel or propane. No nitrous oxide allowed. No motor plates allowed. ·         (9) Pro Stock up to 54” Tires: Tires must be DOT approved of 54” or less in diameter. Tires may be modified for performance gains. Fuel injection or multiple carburetors may be used. Wheelbase may be modified up to a maximum of 30”. Vehicles need not be licensed or insured. Body panels may be removed. Alcohol may be used as primary fuel. Turbos and superchargers are forbidden. Vehicles must retain stock style frames. Nitrous oxide allowed. Seat belts must be four point or more hook-up. Vehicle must have a full roll cage attached to frame at no less than 6 points. Fire extinguisher required. ·         (10) Four & Six Cylinder class: Tires must be unmodified DOT approved 38.5” or less in diameter. Vehicles must pull a minimum of 15” of steady vacuum at 800 RPM (borderline engines can be approved by the vice president and head of tech). All engines must have been available from the factory in the vehicle. Axles and all major driveline components must remain in stock location Factory style lift kits allowed. Larger axles allowed with OEM style suspension and location. Engines must be muffled and exit past the transfer case, no open headers. Full body required (fender trimming for tire clearance allowed). Turbos, superchargers, aftermarket mechanical fuel injection, and multiple carburetors are forbidden. Fuel must be gas, diesel, or propane. No nitrous oxide or alcohol permitted. No aluminum heads or motor plates allowed. . A maximum of 2 engine modifications allowed. The following will be considered modifications: aftermarket carburetor, aftermarket intake manifold, aftermarket headers, complete aftermarket ignition system (consisting of coil, distributor and ignition box), carburetor and throttle body spacers (1” carburetor to intake adapter excluded). Factory performance parts are considered modifications (Ford Racing, GM Performance, Mopar Performance, etc.). No transmission brake. Traction bars are allowed. Can be 3 point non-adjustable. No 4-link allowed.   MMOR MUD DRAG CLASS RULES For mud drags all the rules in each class stay the same with the exception of all tire sizes go to 54” for each class   ·         “O” Unlimited Cut and Paddle Tire: Tires must be modified DOT approved or paddle-style only. Tube frames only. In addition to sanctioning fee, sponsoring towns are responsible for providing the following bonus purse for this class only: $500 for 1-9 entries and $1000 for 10 or more entries. Entry fee will be $25 and will be added to the purse. This class is optional for sponsoring towns and organizations. The town may determine where in the class order to run this class. Events featuring this class will be noted on the Mid-Missouri Off-Roaders mud race schedule. All other Open Super Modified rules apply.