Mud Racing Rules

There may be changes made to the following rules prior to the event. We will specify the changes, if any.

DRIVER LIABILTIY
The driver, in signing the Driver Entry waiver and Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement elect to use the course at the event at their own risk, and thereby releases the sanctioning organization together with their heirs, assigns, officers, representatives, agents, employees, and members, sponsoring organization and owners of properties on which sanctioned events are to be held from all claims of said injuries to the parties listed above growing out of, or caused by any construction or condition of the course over which the event is held.

DRIVER REPSONSIBILTY & PIT CREW
Members of pit crew, etc., are the responsibility of the driver to whom assigned. If a crew members lets someone else use their wristbands, tries to enter restricted areas without the proper identification, wristband or signing a waiver, or in any other way becomes a problem for UCMA race officials, the driver whom they are with, can be penalized up to and including disqualification.

The driver’s crew member(s), in signing the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, elect to use the course at the event at their own risk, and thereby releases UCMA together with their heirs, assigns, officers, representative, agents, employees, and members, sponsoring organization and owners of properties on which sanctioned events are to be held from all liability from injury to the parties listed above growing out of, or caused by any construction or condition of the course over which the event is held.

All drivers and crew members are required to check in, sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, and WEAR a release wristband on the appropriate wrist. Everyone who is in the pit area must be wearing a wristband on their wrist. Drivers or their pit crew caught in the pit area without a wristband, switching wristband, or using old wristbands could subject the driver to disciplinary action, fines, and possible disqualification.

NO TEAM MEMBER IS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK DURING A RACE, THIS INCLUDES THE START AREA. WE WILL TRY TO CREATE A "DESIGNATED TEAM MEMBER AREA" WHERE A CREW MEMBER CAN OBSERVE AND INSTRUCT THIER RACER. CREW MEMBERS THAT VIOLATE THIS RULE MAY CAUSE THIER RACER TO BE PENALIZED.

DRIVERS MEETING
The mandatory Driver’s Meeting will be held at an announced time and place. It will be conducted by the Race Director and/or Race Promoter. Drivers not attending the meeting will start backwards for the first race of the day.

General Rules

Un-Sportsman like conduct will not be tolerated and you will be immediately disqualified!!!

Speed limit on the grounds is limited to 5mph. Inappropriate speeds and horseplay can result in eviction from the event. Racer's and crew are not permitted to operate machines in pedestrian corridors.

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

There will be a designated wash area to remove the bulk of the mud off your machine.

Start Area

The order in which the Racers line up will be a random draw for the first run. The Line up order for the Final will be according the way they finished in the qualifyer round.

Only two people, driver and one crew member is allowed at the start line.

Race official will start the race with a green flag or hand signals.

If your machine is unable to compete when your heat is up, this is marked as a loss. If you are no longer able to compete, notify race officials immediately.

False Start

If a rider commits a false start, the rider must line-up directly behind another machine and the race will be re-started.

Machines

All machines are subject to inspection by officials at anytime. Race officials have the right to adjust your class based on machine modifications.

Racer's and their machines are permitted to move up to a higher cc class but never down to a lower cc class.

Any tire size is allowed, no chains, paddle tires or tractor tires.

Race Officials

Head Race Official reserves the right to change the rules. These changes will be announced before the start of the race.

All Race Officials decisions are final and will not be reversed!

Questions regarding class selection should be directed to Registration Officials.

By entering a race the driver allows UCMA to use his/her name, pictures of his/her machine before/during and after a race for promotional purposes with no fees/awards/prizes given to the driver.

MUD-CROSS RULES

Helmets are mandatory.
Chest protection is strongly advised.
Eye protection is mandatory.
Boots that protect/cover ankles are mandatory.
Long pants are mandatory.
Gloves are highly recommended.

MINOR WAIVERS:

- minor waiver are required, can not race without

- must be signed by a "commissioner of oath" and both parents, valid for the entire season

Table of Contents

Race Director Authority...........................2

Flag Definitions.......................................3

General Regulations...............................4
Driver & Machine.................................... 4
Race Registration & Entry........................ 4
Driver Protective Equipment..................... 5

Driver Identification Bib &Decals...............6

Driver Liability ...............................6
Driver Responsibility & Pits...............6
Drivers Meeting ..............................6
Practice Laps..................................7
Staging Area...................................7
Race Start & Start Line....................7
Tune Up........................................8
Passing.........................................8
Leaving the Course........................8
Race Finish...................................8
Injured Drivers..............................8
Radios.........................................8
Animals........................................8
Protests.........................................9
Offenses / Penalties..........................9
Enforcement, Discipline and Violations............10
Points System................................................10
Driver Payout and Awards ............................10
TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS...............................11
General Requirements...................................12

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Exsisting Rules may be revised, or new rules added after the rulebook was printed. It is the racers responsibility to know the rules and updates.

UCMA RACING EVENT

Any questions and concerns regarding all aspects of a UCMA Racing event is to be directed to the "Governing Body of UCMA". This includes all the regulations pretaining to the event, including the Parking, Spectator and Pit Area's.

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Race Director Authority

The Race Director shall be responsible for the conduct of the race. He shall have the right to make the final determination concerning all aspects of the race and the race facility, including design. Any and all of these rules and regulations are not withstanding.
The Race Director shall have the voice of authority to discipline the participants for violation of the rules. Such discipline will be limited to disqualification of a participant and/or exclusion from an event.
Disciplinary action by the Race Director other than a disqualification or prescribed fines will be under provisions of the Board.
The Race Director and Technical Director will be certified by the sanctioning organization.
Official race results shall be approved by the assigned Race Director and a signed copy will be returned to the promoter for announcement and distribution.
The technical Director shall carry and be responsible for the official specifications and certain instruments for measurements concerning verification and control of contestant’s machines. The Technical Director may not work in official capacity when he has vested interest in that class.
Race Directors may compete in events other than those in which they act in an official capacity. They may not work in an official capacity when he has a vested interest in that class.
Race Directors may compete in events other than those in which they officiate.
The Race Director may cancel any race or the entire event for reasons of safety regarding competitors or spectators, and in such case shall determine the awards, if any. The Race Director may shorten the race for any reasons of safety but must give drivers adequate notice in advance.
A Race Director may judge the mechanical integrity of all timing equipment.
The Race Directors final call will not be reversed or over turned. No video replay allowed.
The number of competitors that can be safely on the course at any one time will be determined by the Race Director.

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FLAG DEFINITIONS

All drivers MUST pay close attention to the flags as they will be displayed throughout the entire race.

GREEN FLAG
The green flag is lifted to start the race. The course is clear and race is in progress.

YELLOW FLAG
NO PASSING is allowed in any yellow flag zone (the area from the yellow flag to the end of the incident). A yellow flag means there is an incident ahead and there may be some track blockage. All drivers will slow down, observe the caution, and most importantly, NOT PASS until clear of the incident and through the yellow flag zone. PASSING under a yellow flag will not be tolerated. Descretionary call by the race official.

RED FLAG
The race will stop immediately, regardless of your position on the track. Slow down and stop with caution as the drivers behind you may not have seen the red flag. The restart position of the drivers reverts back to the last officially counted lap. No work may be performed on the machines without permission from a race official.

BLACK FLAG
A furled black flag (the black flag is wrapped around the stick) signifies a warning for either equipment failure or for driver conduct. A furled black flag pointed at you is a warning to stop whatever activity has caught the eye of the officials. Should you not cease the offending activity, you WILL promptly be displayed an open black flag.

An important note regarding an open black flag – the display of this flag is NOT an immediate disqualification. It is a penalty flag and might only require a stop-and-go penalty or the like. DO NOT simply leave the track if you receive an open black flag. Instead you should continue your lap, then carefully slow down and stop at the start/finish line. Keep your eyes on the head flagman as he may simply slow you down until, for instance, the competitor you passed in a yellow zone, or passed with too much contact, goes by. He will then wave you back up to speed. The penalty, if the infraction is judged to be more serious, may be a “stop-and-go”. Always, of course, rejoin the action until the entire field has passed (i.e. for cutting the course) or may inform you that you have been disqualified. In that event, exit the racecourse safely and report back to your paddock or staging area.

In the event that you disagree with the decision of the officials regarding a black flag penalty, please be advised that all such calls will be made solely at the discretion of the Race Director, after any and all necessary information has been gathered. Should you disagree, regardless of how strongly you disagree, you may present your case directly, and ONLY, to the Race Director, and in an appropriate manner. You must NOT engage or accost any trackside official with any abusive volume or language. To do so may be grounds for IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION. This is a professional series, and we expect ALL involved to act accordingly. Your argument, when presented in an appropriate manner, will be duly considered and, should your protest have merit, the decision of the officials could be reviewed.

WHITE FLAG
The white flag will be displayed when drivers have started their last lap.

CHECKERED FLAG
The race is complete. Should a checked flag be displayed later than the official distance, the finishing order will be decided on the basis of the official distance. ALL machines are to proceed immediately to the tech area. You may be required to stop for a post race technical inspection unless otherwise instructed by a UCMA official.

PARAMEDIC FLAG
No passing. Slow down. There is an injured rider on the track being attended to. Penalty for offence will be a "disqualification" from that race. Descretionary call by the race official.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS

All drivers and crew who enter secured areas within the facility must be aware of and abide by these rules and all applicable rules in the general competition section.

The intent of these rules is to establish a venue in which all qualified drivers and machines can compete at their own level. These rules are definitions and guidelines which allow for modifications or alterations. If a definition, modification or alteration is not cited, then it is to be construed that no modification, alteration or change can be made to the component unless it is specifically approved by the rules committee.

DRIVER & MACHINE

A driver and the machine’s chassis and motor shall be considered a unit and once the class has begun, neither will be substituted. If a driver qualified on a machine, both the driver and the chassis and motor must be in the same final event of the class. Any driver caught substituting a chassis or motor will be subject to immediate disqualification and possible disciplinary action and may lose all points at the event in that class.
If for any reason a driver does not run a heat, when all advance, that driver will be placed behind the back row directly behind another machine for the final.

Exsisting Rules may be revised, or new rules added after the rulebook was printed. It is the racers responsibility to know the rules and updates.

IF ANY PART, COMPONENT OR MATERIAL AREA OF THE SNOWMOBILE IS NOT STATED THAT CHANGES, ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED THEN IT IS CONSTRUED THAT THEY ARE "NOT ALLOWED"

RACE REGISTRATION & ENTRY REGULATIONS

A signed Released and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement is mandatory for all personnel in non-spectator areas (paddock, staging and track) at each event.
All drivers must have registered at race headquarters and have signed a Released and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement before any runs are made (practice or racing). Any driver caught practicing or racing without proper waiver and registration forms filled out may be disqualified. All entries must be to the UCMA office by the proper deadline.
No Refund of entry fees after Registration is closed.
All participants in events must be fully familiar with the Rules and Regulations, and any additional rules by Race Promoters that may be specifically applied to any event.
NSF cheque’s are subject to a $30 charge.

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DRIVER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
These general rules apply to all classes unless noted. All members are required to be fully aware of the following regulations and abide by them.

Full coverage helmets are mandatory. Helmets are also mandatory in the tune-up area and Pit area. Helmets must be securely fastened all times.
Googles/Eye protection is mandatory. You will be Black Flagged if you remove your eye protection for any reason. The racers will be permitted to proceed to the Start Area where a Crew Member can hand the racer other set of googles. At this time the racers may proceed to race.
The use of upper body protection equipment is strongly advised.
Shin and knee guards are strongly advised.
Blue jeans or jackets, overall or any clothing displaying vulgar language is not allowed.
Any safety equipment questions should be directed to the UCMA Race Director or Tech Director.

DRIVER IDENTIFICATION BIB & DECALS

All drivers will be required to keep the machine numbers and bib numbers in legible condition. Drivers without legible numbers may not be scored. The Race Director has the final call on what is deemed legible.
The number must be a minimum of six(6) inches to a maximum of eight(8) inches high, ¾ inches wide. NO ITALICIZED NUMBER’S
If a driver’s numbers are not legible, they may not be scored. If a driver has been notified either at the race site or by letter after an event and the problem is not fixed, they will not be scored.

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Speed will be observed in the pit and staging areas. Drivers will report to the staging area to run practice laps. The order of events will be posted at the UCMA trailer. It is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of what heat they are racing in and be in the staging area when their respective heat is called. All drivers and pit crew will be required to wear helmets and tethers while driving through pit and staging areas. Speed in pit area will be enforced. Clutch engagement only!

PRE-START

Racers advance from staging to the Pre-Start line prior to racers. Only advance after all machines have proceeded to the start line. The Official Starter will verify that racers are in the correct class. Racers that are not in the pre-start line in advance the their race may be required to wait until the starter verifies that they are in the correct race. The race will not be held up for racers that are not in line.

RACE START & START LINE

The driver and one (1) crew member are allowed on the start line. The driver is the ONLY person allowed in front of the machine.
Racer that jump starts will be put in the back row on the re-start.
Once the machine reaches the start line on it’s own power, the machine is considered to have started the race.
A driver may raise his hand if there is an equipment problem on the start line. The starting flagman will wait a maximum of two (2) minutes for the driver to correct the problem.
The Race Director may order a restart at his discretion. The Race Director’s decision is final.
All machines will be stopped under the red flag. The Flagman will notify drivers when to move machines and will have them proceed slowly to the point of the restart. Any machine causing the stop of a race and a subsequent restart, or any machine unable to immediately return to the starting line will be placed at the rear of the restart sequence.
The restart position of the machines reverts back to the last officially counted lap (UCMA considers a lap complete when the leader crosses the finish line). If only one (1) lap or less has been raced, the restart will be the same as the start of the race.
The machines involved in the restart after more than one (1) lap has been raced, will be restarted by a single file start. Drivers will be on the starting line within two (2) minutes in the case of a restart.
If a driver is the cause of a red flag restart, they must report immediately to the onsite ambulance and will not be allowed to restart the race that was red flagged. However, they will receive points for starting the race and will be scored last. If the start area does not allow for space for all drivers to fit side by side, the lowest qualifying drivers will be required to start from a second row at the Race Director’s discretion.

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TUNE-UP
Tune-up of the engine will be in the proper area only. Driver must consult with Race Director to determine proper tune-up area will be held on a flat course, completely free of obstructions, which provides adequate and safe run-off areas at the end do competitor may slow down and exit safely. All safety equipment must be worn or driver will be subject to penalty and/or disqualification.

PASSING
A driver must always be prepared for another machine to pass and must therefore be on the lookout for other machines approaching from behind. Drivers will not hinder or obstruct an overtaking machine. A slower driver is to move over for the passing machine.

The deliberate blocking of a faster machine is cause for disqualification or a Stop and Go penalty at the discretion of the Race Director.
Bumping or cutting of lanes is cause for a Stop and Go penalty or disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director.
Any dangerous or foolish driving, crowding, chopping or unsportsmanlike conduct on the course, in the pit area, or anywhere else on the race grounds could subject contestant to disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

1.) Deliberate blocking of a faster racer. May be accessed a Stop and Go penalty or DQ. Descertion of the Race Director.

2.) Cutting of lanes is cause for a penalty. May be accessed a Stop and Go penalty or DQ. Descertion of the Race Director.

3.) Dangerous driving, crowding, or unsportsmanlike conduct on the track, pit area or anywhere on the race grounds may cause a Disqualification. Descertion of the Race Director.

LEAVING THE COURSE

Drivers leaving the course must re-enter in a safe fashion and without gaining a position or advantage (drivers will not be permitted to cut across the infield). Failure to follow this procedure may result in a penalty or disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director.
Drivers may not stop on the race course. If mechanical problems force this, the driver is responsible for getting the machine off the course.

RACE FINISH
A driver whose machine is disabled before the driver reaches the finish line may push or pull the machine, with the drivers own unaided muscular energy, across the finish line and will be considered to have completed the race. A driver is said to have finished a race when the driver is in contact and in control of the machine as it crosses the finish line.

INJURED DRIVERS & DAMAGED MACHINES

An injured or otherwise incapacitated driver or damaged machine shall be prohibited from racing with exception that, if in the Race Directors judgment, the driver or machine is determined not to be a danger to driver’s self or any other competitor. The Race Director’s decision is final.
If for any reason a driver is forced to stop on or near the course during an event, it would be the driver’s first duty to remove the machine from the track so as not to endanger or obstruct other drivers.
A driver who has spun out or stalled should raise both hands over their head to indicate that no more movement will be made until the field has passed and to indicate no injury.

RADIOS

There will be no independent radio transmission on sanctioning bodies radio frequencies

ANIMALS
No aggressive animals will be allowed at the race site. All animals MUST be on a leash.

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PROTESTS

All formal protests concerning another drivers machine must be made in writing, by a driver in the competition at the event, from the class in question, on a formal protest form accompanied by a $200 cash protest fee.
Protests, grievances, etc. must be submitted within 30 minutes after affected class results are posted. No protests, grievances, etc., will be accepted more than thirty (30) minutes after the posting of the results of the affected class.
When the official protest is made with the fee, teardown will not be complete until protest is satisfied or proven unwarranted. If the protest is valid, the fee will be returned to the protester. If a protest against another driver is made and found invalid, the fee will be given to the protested machine owner for the inconvenience. This is to be accomplished before the machines are released from teardown.
There is no need for formal protests in the case of driving infractions during an event. Reports of such alleged infractions should be made to the Race Director, who in turn will request a report from the flagman or the assigned official on the course.
A protest must be valid in the eyes of the Race Director, or he has the option not to accept if for action.
No protests will be accepted that refers to a Race Directors or Technical Directors judgment or decision.
It shall not be possible to protest or appeal technical inspection equipment, scoring or timing equipment.

OFFENSES / PENALTIES

Contact is and has been part of racing but contact with intent to dislodge rider, considered a take out move will not be tolerated. Rules will be enforced and penalties maybe assessed. Calls will be made at the discretion of the Head Ref or Race Director

There is no need for formal protests in the case of driving infractions during an event. Reports of such alleged infractions should be made to the Race Director, who in turn will request a report from the flagman or the assigned official on the course.

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Exsisting Rules may be revised, or new rules added after the rulebook was printed. It is the racers responsibility to know the rules and updates.

IF ANY PART, COMPONENT OR MATERIAL AREA OF THE SNOWMOBILE IS NOT STATED THAT CHANGES, ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED THEN IT IS CONSTRUED THAT THEY ARE "NOT ALLOWED"

ENFORCEMENT, DISCIPLINE AND VIOLATIONS

EJECTION FROM RACE SITE
The Race Director has the right to eject any person (s) from the pit, paddock (staging area) or race track area.

CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANT (OFFICIALS, DRIVERS, CREWS, ETC.)
(Enforcement, Discipline and Violations)

Vulgarity, derogatory or offensive language could result in disciplinary action, ejection from race site and be subject to fines and penalties.
Any participant that threatens bodily harm or assaults any official, driver, crew, etc., may be subject to disciplinary action, ejection from the race site and be subject to fines and penalties.

POINT SYSTEM

All racers will recieve an additional 10 points for each race event they particapate in.
All events count towards the season championship for members.
All classes will earn points.
No points will be awarded in the last chance qualifiers.
It is the responsibility of the driver, not UCMA Officials, to make sure proper points have been awarded at each event.
Points will be awarded as follows:

FINAL                                  HEAT

1st                 30                        15
2nd                27                        12
3rd                 24                       10
4th                 21                           9
5th                 18                           8
6th                 15                           7
7th                 14                           6
8th                 13                           5
9th                 12                          4
10th               11                          3
11th               10                          2
12th               9                            1
13th               8                            1
14th               7                            1
15th               6                            1

TIE BREAKERS
Will be the highest amount of 1st place finishes, 2nd place finishes, and 3rd place finishes.

LAST CHANCE QUALIFIERS
LCQ for the FINAL will occur only when there is more than 7 racers per class. Top 7 racers in heat/moto will start in the front row in final.

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
When requested by Race Director the top 15 drivers in year-end points from the previous season in both Pro Stock and Pro Open must attend the autograph signing. The penalty for not attending the autograph signing is a 25 point reduction from the year-end standings. A driver may receive written permission to not attend from the owners of UCMA or Race Director for medical, personal or promotional reasons.

DRIVER PAYOUT AND AWARDS

All prizes, awards and paybacks, if any, will be presented to the official winners at the trophy presantation.
Payout money for Mud Bog and Mud-Cross Racing will be determined by the governing body of UCMA. Payout is determined by number of entries per event.
UCMA official will allocate any added prize money.
Trophies will not be mailed out. It is the drivers responsibility to pick up any trophies and/or prize money or arrange for them to be picked up
It is the driver’s responsibility to know what the manufacturers and other sponsors contingency program requirements are and to follow up on all necessary procedures to collect on these programs.

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TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS

Drivers may be disqualified for the following technical violations:

Running with altered numbers
Receiving unauthorized assistance.
The driver, group of drivers or any crew members attempt to harass race officials, in any manner.
Course cutting.
Failure to stop for Post Race Technical Inspection.
Failure to use proper safety equipment.
Allowing non registered drivers to operate a driver’s machine on the track during a practice lap or during a race.
Running without helmet strapped.
Refueling the machine on the start line.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – ALL CLASSES

Machine Requirements
The condition of a machine is the responsibility of the driver. A driver may be disciplined if a driver’s machine is modified so as to defraud the officials or other competitors.

MUD BOG RULES

MUD BOG PIT: 80 feet wide x 200 feet long of Watery, Sloppy Muck. The Pit has a gradual slope in and out.

The racing is wheel to wheel, up to 10 machines per run. There are 3 moto's per class. Riders get points for each moto. The points from each of these get added together and the riders with the highest accumulated points go to the Final. There will be upwards of 10 machine in the Final.

* To help speed up registration we ask you to pre-register online.

* No alcohol is allowed in the Mud Track area.

* All mud bog racers must complete and sign all registration and waiver forms.

* Entry fee's must be paid at registraion sign in, prior to competing in mud bog.

* All race team pet crew and members must sign pit waivers and pay pit fee.

* If a crew member has not signed waivers and paid pit fee by close of registration, they will be required to pay gate and pit.

* All minors must have a parent/guardian sign minor forms and consent forms prior to the monor running in the the event.

* All racer's must pay a $15 - 20 liability insurance fee at registration.

"Safety Gear"

Helmets are mandatory.
Eye protection is strongly advised.
Boots that protect/cover ankles are mandatory.
Long pants are mandatory.
Gloves are highly recommended.

Number plates are manditory. UCMA can supply Number Plates on request.

Mud Run

If your machine moves it's own length, it will be classified as a valid run.

Once you have started a race, you must remain in the mud pit area. If any tire leaves the pit area you must return to the start and begin your run again. The race will not be stopped.

Racer's must hook the tow cable to their own machines if they get stuck. They accept all damage, if any occurs, from being towed.

In the event of a rollover, if you request or receive help from pit staff, it will be marked as a loss.

Rider may push their machine if they become stuck. There is no one foot rule in force.

Up to 10 Machines will compete in a class Final. Winner is determined by the driver & machine crossing the finish line first (if all competitors get stuck driver & machine closest to the finish line is declared the winner.)

4x4 racing in 2wd class, you are required to stay in 2wd during race. Any attempt to switch over and you will be disqualified.

All racers, upon the completion of a race while immediately return to staging. Failure to do so could result in disqualification.