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'09 WVMRA RULES
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WVMRA RULES
The West Virginia Mud Racing Association (WVMRA), Gator Hole Mud Racing, Gap Mills Community Center, nor the webmaster of this site has no express or implied warranty of safety resulting from the publication of, or compliance with these class rules. They are intended as a guideline only for conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to spectators or participants. Participants and spectators are expected to be aware of the inherent hazards of Mud Racing competition and are expected to exercise good safety precautions and procedures at all times.

STREET CLASS

***STOCK FACTORY OEM CYLINDER HEADS AND BLOCKS THAT ARE FACTORY PRODUCTION LINE INSTALLED ON PRODUCTION VEHICLES***

***ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ***

ENGINE
( )  NO AFTERMARKET IGNITIONS WITH ADJUSTABLE TIMING CONTROL OR ELECTRONIC TIMING BOXES(MUST BE MOUNTED IN CLEAR VIEW)
( )  NO ENGINE SWAPS MUST HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE IN THAT YEAR AND MODEL BIG BLOCKS ALLOWED IN ¾ TON AND HEAVIER
( )  MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CUBIC INCH 475
.060 OVER STANDARD BORE, NO STROKER MOTORS ALLOWED
( )  FACTORY OEM PRODUCTION ENGINE BLOCKS AND CYLINDER HEADS(FACTORY CASTINGS WILL BE CHECKED AT OUR DISCRETION)
( )  SINGLE OEM STYLE CARBURETOR MUST HAVE CHOKE PROVISIONS (NO PREDATOR, DOMINATOR, 4150 HP SERIES, OR ANY OTHER 4500 SERIES ALLOWED) OR FACTORY EFI USING GASOLINE OR DIESEL ONLY
( )  NO NITROUS ALLOWED ALL BOTTLES MUST BE REMOVED AND LINES CAPPED
( )
GASOLINE ENGINES MUST PULL 17” OF STEADY VACUUM @1000 RPM MAX  BY TACH AND GAUGE PROVIDED BY OFFICIALS, TO BE CHECKED ON CARBURETOR, INTAKE, OR THROTTLE BODY

( )
  NO VACUUM PUMPS EXCEPT DIESEL
( )  MUST HAVE FULL STREET LEGAL EXHAUST (HEADERS ALLOWED)
( )  AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM INTAKE (DUAL PLANE ONLY) ALLOWED
( )  MUST HAVE FACTORY ENGINE ACCESSORIES BELT DRIVEN BY THE CRANKSHAFT (ELECTIRC FANS ALLOWED)

( )  ALL MECHANICAL FANS MUST HAVE A SECURED SHROUD

   ( )   ENGINE MUST BE IN STOCK LOCATION USING FACTORY TYPE MOUNTS (NO MOTOR PLATES)  

   ( )  RADIATORS MUST BE LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENGINE  AMENDMENT ADDED 1/12/2009

DRIVE TRAIN/TIRES/SUSPENSION

( )   TIRES MUST BE UNCUT DOT.

( )   ALL TIRES MUST BE SAME DIAMATER AND WIDTH AS MARKED ON SIDEWALL(ALL TIRES MUST HAVE SIZE              MARKED ON SIDEWALL)

( )  NO SUSPENSION OR STEERING MODIFICATIONS OTHER THAN LIFT KITS
( )  NO SOLID FRONT AXLE CONVERSIONS
( )  NO TRANS BRAKES OR TRANSMISSION MODIFICATIONS INCLUDING MANUAL VALVE BODY NO AIR OR ELECTRIC SHIFTERS
( ) OEM STYLE TRANSFER CASE REQUIRED NO AFTERMARKET CHAIN DRIVES ALLOWED

FRAME AND BODY

( )  STREET LEGAL WITH ALL REQUIRED STREET EQUIPMENT (FRONT & REAR BUMPERS, LIGHTS,  WIPERS,EXHAUST, ETC.)
( )  GAS TANK AND BATTERY MUST BE IN FACTORY LOCATION NO FUEL CELLS ALLOWED
( )  MUST RETAIN ALL FACTORY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COMPONENTS (GLASS, DASH,  ETC)
( )  MUST HAVE UNMODIFIED MATCHING BODY AND FRAME
( )  MINOR TRIMMING FOR TIRE CLEARANCE ALLOWED
( )  FACTORY TYPE BED FLOOR OR MINIMUM OF .092 CARBON STEEL OR 3/16”ALUMINUM PLATE. .
( )  FUNCTIONAL FLATBED ALLOWED (TAILGATE NOT REQUIRED)
( )  MAY REMOVE THE DOORS FROM CJ, YJ, TJ, SCOUT, 66-77 BRONCO AND 69-72 BLAZER.

PAPERWORK/SAFETY EQUIPMENT

( )  CURRENT LICENSE INSURANCE AND DMV INSPECTION STICKER REQUIRED (FARM USE LEGAL WITH DMV    STICKER)
( )  HELMET AND SEAT BELTS REQUIRED

( )  MUST HAVE ARM AND LEG RESTRAINTS SUCH AS CLOTH DOORS, NETTING OR SAFETY BARS IF DOORS ARE REMOVED
( )  MUST RETAIN SEATING FOR AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE (AFTERMARKET SEATS AND HARNESSES ALLOWED)
( )
  VEHICLES WITH FACTORY REMOVABLE TOPS MAY BE REMOVED W/MIN. OF 4 POINT ROLL BAR PROTECTION

HOT STREET CLASS

***STOCK FACTORY OEM CYLINDER HEADS AND BLOCKS THAT ARE FACTORY PRODUCTION LINE INSTALLED ON PRODUCTION VEHICLES***

***ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ***

ENGINE

( )  NO AFTERMARKET IGNITIONS WITH ADJUSTABLE TIMING CONTROL OR ELECTRONIC TIMING BOXES(MUST BE MOUNTED IN CLEAR VIEW)
( )  MUST HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE AS A V8 TO RUN A V8
( )  BIG BLOCKS ALLOWED IN FULL SIZE ONLY
( )  MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CUBIC INCH 475
( )  ENGINE MUST BE IN STOCK LOCATION USING FACTORY TYPE MOUNTS (NO MOTOR PLATES)
( )  FACTORY OEM PRODUCTION ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEADS (CASTINGS WILL BE CHECKED AT OUR DISCRETION ) (NO ALUMINUM BLOCKS OR HEADS ALLOWED)
( )  SINGLE CARBURETOR (NO PREDATOR, DOMINATOR, OR ANY OTHER 4500 SERIES ALLOWED) OR FACTORY EFI USING GASOLINE OR DIESEL ONLY
( )  GASOLINE ENGINES MUST PULL 15” OF STEADY VACUUM @1000 RPM MAX BY TACH AND GAUGE PROVIDED BY   OFFICIALS, TO BE CHECKED ON CARBURETOR, INTAKE, OR THROTTLE BODY
( )  NO NITROUS ALLOWED ALL BOTTLES MUST BE REMOVED AND LINES CAPPED
( )  NO VACUUM PUMPS EXCEPT DIESEL (NO DRY SUMPS OR EXTERNAL OIL PUMPS)
( )  OPEN HEADERS ALLOWED MUST EXIT DOWN AND BACK
( )  AFTERMARKET CAST ALUMINUM INTAKE ALLOWED (NO SHEET METAL OR TUNNEL RAMS)

( )  ALL MECHANICAL FANS MUST HAVE A SECURED SHROUD  

( )  RADIATORS MUST BE LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENGINE  AMENDMENT ADDED 1/12/2009


DRIVE TRAIN/TIRES/SUSPENSION

( )  TIRES MUST BE UNCUT DOT

( )  NO SUSPENSION OR STEERING MODIFICATIONS OTHER THAN LIFT KITS
( )  NO SOLID FRONT AXLE CONVERSIONS

( )  MINOR TRIMMING FOR TIRE CLEARANCE ALLOWED
( )  FACTORY STYLE SUSPENSION FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL (MINIMUM 3 STEEL LEAFS IN BACK AND 2 IN THE FRONT) MUST RETAIN FACTORY MOUNTING POINTS
( )  NO FIBERGLASS LEAFS, NO COIL OVER CONVERSIONS
( )  SHOCKS MAY NOT BE RELOCATED
( )  FIXED LADDER BARS ALLOWED WITHOUT FLOATERS OR SLIDERS
( )  NO SOLID FRONT AXLE CONVERSIONS

( )  NO TRANS BRAKES OR DRIVELINE BRAKES ALLOWED IN VEHICLE
( )  OEM STYLE TRANSFER CASE REQUIRED NO AFTERMARKET CHAIN DRIVES ALLOWED

FRAME AND BODY

( )  MUST HAVE UNMODIFIED MATCHING BODY AND FRAME
( )  MUST HAVE ALL FACTORY CROSS MEMBERS IN PLACE
( )  NO FIBERGLASS BODY PANELS UNLESS FACTORY PRODUCED (HOOD SCOOPS ARE
  ALLOWED)
( )  GAS TANK AND BATTERY MAY BE RELOCATED AND MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED.
( )  FACTORY TYPE BED FLOOR OR MINIMUM OF .092 CARBON STEEL OR 3/16” ALUMINUM PLATE.
( )  FUNCTIONAL FLATBED ALLOWED (TAILGATE NOT REQUIRED)
( )  MAY REMOVE THE DOORS FROM CJ, YJ, TJ, SCOUT, 66-77 BRONCO AND 69-72 BLAZER.
( )  AFTERMARKET SEATS AND HARNESSES ALLOWED

( )  MUST RETAIN ALL FACTORY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PANELS(GLASS, DASH, FRONT BUMPER, ETC)

SAFETY

( )  VEHICLES <3.50 6 POINT ROLL CAGE (MIN .093, 1.5 INCH STEEL TUBING).AROUND DRIVER. LEXAN BACK GLASS ALLOWED WITH ROLL CAGES
( )  MUST HAVE ARM AND LEG RESTRAINTS SUCH AS CLOTH DOORS, NETTING OR SAFETY BARS IF DOORS ARE REMOVED
( )  VEHICLES WITH FACTORY REMOVABLE TOPS MAY BE REMOVED W/MIN. OF 4 POINT ROLL BAR PROTECTION

( )   HELMET, SEAT BELT AND NECK BRACE REQUIRED

 

  SUPER STREET CLASS

***ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ***

 

ENGINE

( )  BIG BLOCKS ALLOWED IN FULL SIZE ONLY
( )  MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CUBIC INCH 575
( )  ENGINE MUST BE IN STOCK LOCATION MOTOR PLATES ALLOWED (NO FIREWALL  MODIFICATIONS)
( )  AFTERMARKET CAST IRON BLOCKS ALLOWED(NO ALUMINUM BLOCKS ALLOWED)

( )  CONVENTIONAL STYLE ALUMINUM AND CAST IRON CYLINDER HEADS ALLOWED (NO RAISED RUNNER)
( )  WET SUMP OILING SYSTEM REQUIRED, EXTERNAL OIL PUMPS ALLOWED. ANY VACUUM PUMP OR EVACUATOR SYSTEM ALLOWED. 
( )  SINGE CARBURETOR OR FACTORY EFI USING GASOLINE OR DIESEL ONLY
( )  OPEN HEADERS ALLOWED MUST EXIT DOWN AND BACK
( )  AFTERMARKET CAST ALUMINUM INTAKE ALLOWED (NO SHEET METAL OR TUNNEL RAMS)

( ) ALL MECHANICAL FANS MUST HAVE A SECURED SHROUD

 

DRIVE TRAIN/TIRES/SUSPENSION

( ) TIRES MUST BE UNCUT DOT

( )  FACTORY STYLE SUSPENSION FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL (MINIMUM 3 STEEL LEAFS IN BACK AND 2 IN THE FRONT) MUST RETAIN FACTORY MOUNTING POINTS
( )  NO FIBERGLASS LEAFS, NO COIL OVER CONVERSIONS
( )  SHOCKS MAY BE RELOCATED
( )  STEERING MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED SUCH AS RACK AND PINION
( )  LADDER BARS ALLOWED WITH FLOATERS OR SLIDERS

( )NO RACING STYLE THREE OR FOUR LINK SUSPENSIONS
( )  NO SOLID FRONT AXLE CONVERSIONS
( )  TRAN BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED

( ) OEM STYLE TRANSFER CASE REQUIRED NO AFTERMARKET CHAIN DRIVES ALLOWED

FRAME AND BODY

 ( )  MUST RETAIN ALL FACTORY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PANELS (GLASS, DASH, DOOR PANELS, FRONT  BUMPER, ETC)
( )  MUST HAVE UNMODIFIED MATCHING BODY AND FRAME
( )  MUST HAVE ALL FACTORY CROSS MEMBERS IN PLACE
( )  NO FIBERGLASS BODY PANELS UNLESS FACTORY PRODUCED (HOODS AND SCOOPS  ALLOWED)
( )  MINOR TRIMMING FOR TIRE CLEARANCE ALLOWED
( )  GAS TANK AND BATTERY MAY BE RELOCATED (MUST BE SAFELY SECURED)
( )  FACTORY TYPE BED FLOOR OR MINIMUM OF .092 CARBON STEEL OR 3/16” ALUMINUM PLATE. •FUNCTIONAL FLATBED ALLOWED (TAILGATE NOT REQUIRED)
( )  MAY REMOVE THE DOORS FROM CJ, YJ, TJ, SCOUT, 66-77 BRONCO AND 69-72 BLAZER.
SAFETY
( )  VEHICLES WITH FACTORY REMOVABLE TOPS MAY BE REMOVED W/MIN. OF 4 POINT ROLL BAR PROTECTION
( )  SAFETY RACING SEAT AND MINIMUM OF 5 POINT HARNESS REQUIRED
( )  VEHICLES <3.50 6 POINT ROLL CAGE (MIN .093, 1.5 INCH STEEL TUBING). AROUND DRIVER.

( )  MUST HAVE ARM AND LEG RESTRAINTS SUCH AS CLOTH DOORS, NETTING OR SAFETY BARS IF DOORS ARE REMOVED

( ) HELMET, AND NECK BRACE REQUIRED

  OUTLAW

***ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ***

ENGINE

( ) Engine modifications and swaps allowed

( ) AFTERMARKET CAST IRON BLOCKS ALLOWED (NO ALUMINUM BLOCKS ALLOWED)

( ) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CUBIC INCH 640
( ) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE engine set back #1 sparkplug C/L top ball joint OR OEM LOCATION, motor plates are allowed
( ) CONVENTIONAL STYLE ALUMINUM AND CAST IRON CYLINDER HEADS ALLOWED (NO RAISED RUNNER)
( ) WET SUMP OILING SYSTEM REQUIRED, EXTERNAL OIL PUMPS ALLOWED. ANY VACUUM PUMP OR EVACUATOR SYSTEM ALLOWED.
( ) No tunnel ram or sheet metal intakes
( ) Single carburetor or factory EFI using gasoline or diesel only

( ) ALL MECHANICAL FANS MUST HAVE A SECURED SHROUD


DRIVE/TRAIN/TIRES/SUSPENSION

( ) ANY DOT uncut TIRE
( ) RACING STYLE 3 AND 4 LINKS AND COIL OVER SPRINGS ALLOWED
FRAME AND BODY

( ) Any complete un-chopped factory body and frame (body swaps allowed NO BACK HALVES) bumpers optional

( ) BODY MUST MATCH WHEELBASE
( ) Factory type bed floor or minimum .092 carbon steel, 3/16” aluminum plate. Functional flat beds allowed
( ) No fiberglass body parts FROM FIREWALL BACK ALLOWED OEM STYLE FIBERGLASS FRONT CLIP ALLOWED
( ) windshield REQUIRED (Lexan OPTIONAL)
( ) Only minor trimming for tire and header clearance allowed
( ) firewall modifications allowed (must be steel equal to original)
SAFETY

( ) SAFETY RACING SEAT AND MINIMUM OF 5 POINT HARNESS REQUIRED 
( ) 8 POINT ROLL CAGE (MIN .093, 1.5 INCH DOM STEEL TUBING). AROUND DRIVER REQUIRED.  

( ) hELMET, AND NECK BRACE REQUIRED

( )  MUST HAVE ARM AND LEG RESTRAINTS SUCH AS CLOTH DOORS, NETTING OR SAFETY BARS IF DOORS ARE REMOVED

MODIFIED

***ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ***

ENGINE

( )  Engine set back cannot exceed 12” from centerline of the front axle to the number 1 spark plug aluminum sMALL BLOCKS ALLOWED
( )  Single carburetor or factory EFI using gasoline or diesel only

( ) ALL MECHANICAL FANS MUST HAVE A SECURED SHROUD


DRIVE TRAIN/SUSPENSION/TIRES

( )   Any D.O.T. uncut TIRE

FRAME/BODY

( )  FRAME MUST CONTAIN A MINIMUM OF 36” STOCK FRAME RAIL ON BOTH SIDES REMAINDER MUST BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A MINIMUM OF 2”X3” STEEL

( ) BODY  must resemble a factory vehicle
SAFETY

( )  SAFETY RACING SEAT AND MINIMUM OF 5 POINT HARNESS REQUIRED 
8 POINT ROLL CAGE (.093 DOM STEEL TUBING). AROUND DRIVER.

( ) HELMET,  AND NECK BRACE REQUIRED

( ) FIRE SUIT REQUIRED

 

 

 

PRO

***ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ***

( )  ANY D.O.T. cut TIRE

( )  150” MAXIMUM WHEELBASE
( )  Any chassis, any fuel, Nitrous Oxide allowed (no other power adders in this class)
( )  No Nitro Methane fuel.

( ) ALL MECHANICAL FANS MUST HAVE A SECURED SHROUD

( )  SAFETY RACING SEAT AND MINIMUM OF 5 POINT HARNESS REQUIRED 
( ) 8 POINT ROLL CAGE (MIN .093 DOM STEEL TUBING). AROUND DRIVER.

( ) HELMET, AND NECK BRACE REQUIRED

( ) FIRE SUIT REQUIRED

OPEN

***ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ***

( )  ANY tire allowed

( )  mAXIMUM 150” WHEELBASE
( )  Any chassis, any fuel, Nitrous Oxide allowed (blower, super charger and turbo allowed)
( )  No Nitro Methane fuel.

( ) ALL MECHANICAL FANS MUST HAVE A SECURED SHROUD

( )  SAFETY RACING SEAT AND MINIMUM OF 5 POINT HARNESS REQUIRED 
( ) 8 POINT ROLL CAGE (MIN .093 DOM STEEL TUBING).AROUND DRIVER.

( ) FIRE SUIT REQUIRED







Protest Fee: $150.00 per item in whatever class it pertains to.

1. If a protest occurs the competitor who is protesting must put up $150.00
2. If the protested competitor is found legal, they will receive $100.00; the track will receive $50.
3. If the protested competitor is found illegal the protester will get $100.00 of his/hers money back, the track will receive $50.

Protest Fee for Cubic Inch: $250.00

1. If a protest occurs the competitor who is protesting must put up $250.00

2. If the protested competitor is found legal, they will receive $150.00; the track will receive $100

3. If the protested competitor is found illegal the protester will get $150.00 of his/hers money back, the track will receive $100

4. If Cubic Inch is protested the competitor being protested has the right to decide when his vehicle will be inspected, but it must be done before they will receive any money or points for that race

Format for Protesting

1. A protest sheet must completed and state which item of the competitor's vehicle you are protesting

2. The protest sheet plus the protest fee must be given to a Track Official within 10 minuets after the end of that class.  After 10 minutes the competitor's vehicle may not be protested for the rules in that class.

ALL decisions made by the track officials will be final. Please keep in mind that without their personal involvement there would not be a race for you to compete.









 

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