Thunder in #TheMud Returns March 6th 2021 with $35k in CASH PRIZES!
Two Events, One Day, and LOADS of CASH to Giveaway!
Day Race is the Hooptie Gitdown. Full details released Wednesday January 13th 2021!
Pre Registration for both the ATV/SxS and Hooptie races will begin soon.
Pre Registration: $40 per entry
Day of Registration: $65
Double Elimination Bracket Racing
Two ATV Classes
Two SxS Classes
Hooptie Gitdown
Car Truck or SUV, All glass in vehicle must be removed, Must have DOT Approved Helmet, Must have harness installed.
**Note the Hooptie Gitdown Track details will be released next week!
Please leave all questions about the rules in the comments.
March 6th Thunder in #TheMud
Racing Classes, Rules and Registration
March 6th at Bama Slam’s Mud Coliseum in Ten Buck Two!!!!!
Hosted by Bama Slam Off-Road and Monsters of the South
#ThunderInTheMUD Information:
$35k 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place #CashPrizes
******Thunder in the Mud will include 2 Racing Events******
Day Race $10k in Cash Prizes:
Hooptie Gitdown | Junkyard Classic
Night Race $20k Cash Prizes
$10k Cash Prizes 2 SxS Classes
$10k Cash Prizes 2 ATV Classes
$5k in Cash Prizes for the Spectator and General Admission
$20k in TOTAL PAYOUTS: Each Class will payout the exact same (for all 4 Classes.)
1st Place, 4 classes: $3,500 each
2nd Place, 4 classes: $1,000 each
3rd Place, 4 classes: $500 each
SxS Classes
Turbo SxS
Naturally Aspirated SxS
ATV Classes
Sportsmans ATV 750cc and under
Outlaw ATV Open Class
Pre Registration: $40 Per Entry Per Rider, Day of Registration
Riders are allowed to enter multiple classes but are NOT allowed to enter the same class more than once.
Day of Registration Begins Friday at the Bama Slam Saloon 6pm-8pm
Saturday at the Registration Tent at the #MudColiseum -Drivers Meeting __
Race Format: Each Class will follow the same format listed below:
2 Racers at a time
Double Elimination Bracket Racing (Winners and Losers Bracket)
3 Laps around the Track Per Race, Racers will be half a lap apart at the start of the race.
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS will be 6 Laps for each class.
Qualification Round Winners Advance to Winners Bracket
Losers move to Elimination Bracket
Note: This is a double Elimination Racing Bracket. The Championship Race will feature the Winners Bracket Racer vs the Losers Bracket Racer.
In the Championship Race for EACH CLASS, the Representative from the Losers Bracket MUST win two races vs the Winners Bracket Representative to claim the championship.
**PRE-RACE**
Numbers are drawn after all registrations are completed to determine the participants order of heats.
ALL RACERS and PASSENGERS must wear DOT APPROVED Helmets and must have Eye protection. Gloves Recommended.
Race Officials have the right to adjust your class based on machine modifications and class size registration.
ALL RACE MACHINES will be tech inspected prior to races to confirm proper class is registered.
ANY Assistance to the driver or vehicle during the race will result in IMMEDIATE FORFEITURE for that race.
Questions regarding class selection should only be directed to race officials and/or addressed at the drivers meeting.
Any and all unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and you will be disqualified! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Only 1 false start allowed per racer per heat.
Once the race is over you must exit the entrance/exit ramp of the pit and return to the staging area in a safe manner.
You will be allowed at least 5 min between heats/main event races.
Participants should not consume any alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other type of contraband on the day of the competitions. Any party found or reported to be under the influence will be immediately disqualified from competition for that day. ALL RACERS are subjected to being BREATHALYZED at the discretion of race officials at any time!
Drivers must keep their machines inside of the marked course at all times during the event. Drivers who exit the race course will be disqualified. Drivers that are forced off the track will not be punished for this offense.
**ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO RACE OFFICIALS.
Note: All Racing SxS MUST HAVE HARNESSES, Not all Seatbelts are considered harnesses, for any questions about Safety Equipment you can ask BRANDON FOX with MONSTERS OF THE SOUTH.
One (1) Passenger allowed in the SxS Classes, NO PASSENGERS in ATV Classes
Naturally Aspirated SxS:
• All rubberized tires allowed. Custom cut of tires is allowed, but no material may be added to treads.
• NO engine modifications including turbos, superchargers, or nitrous are allowed.
Turbo SxS:
• All rubberized tires allowed. Custom cut of tires is allowed, but no material may be added to treads.
• Any engine modification including turbos, superchargers, and nitrous are allowed.
• Must use the original OEM factory frame and any ATV/UTV engine mated to a particular unit.
ATV Classes:
NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED
Sportsman Class (750cc & below) ATV:
MUST be 750cc & Under in size.
• Any rubber based tire is allowed, BUT must be a production tire, No Crushed wheel is allowed in this class. Custom cuts of tire is allowed, but no material may be added to treads.
• Must use original factory engine mated to particular unit
• No power add-ons such as turbos, superchargers, or nitrous are allowed
• Must run on Gasoline based fuel
Outlaw ATV (Open) Class
• All rubberized tires allowed. Custom cut of tires is allowed, but no material may be added to treads.
• Chassis modifications are allowed but must maintain ATV style suspension
• Power add-ons such as turbos, superchargers, or nitrous are allowed.
• Any engine mod is allowed as long as the engine is brand specific and is an ATV engine.
• Must use original factory frame and any ATV/UTV engine mated to particular unit
Hooptie Gitdown | Junkyard Classic Rules & Guidelines
General Race Overview
2 hours, most laps completed
50 Entries or More will constitute breaking the race down into 2 seperate races, at 90 minutes per.
100 Entries or more, 3 Races at 60 minutes.
Pre Registration is OPEN: $40
Regular Registration begins Friday at 6pm: $65
Numbers are drawn after all registrations are completed to determine the participants order of heats.
ALL RACERS and PASSENGERS must wear DOT APPROVED Helmets and must have Eye protection. Gloves Recommended.
Race Officials have the right to adjust your class based on machine modifications and class size registration.
ALL RACE MACHINES will be tech inspected prior to races to confirm proper class is registered.
ANY Assistance to the driver or vehicle during the race will result in IMMEDIATE FORFEITURE for that race.
Questions regarding class selection should only be directed to race officials and/or addressed at the drivers meeting.
Any and all unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and you will be disqualified! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Only 1 false start allowed per racer per heat.
Once the race is over you must exit the entrance/exit ramp of the pit and return to the staging area in a safe manner.
You will be allowed at least 5 min between heats/main event races.
Participants should not consume any alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other type of contraband on the day of the competitions. Any party found or reported to be under the influence will be immediately disqualified from competition for that day. ALL RACERS are subjected to being BREATHALYZED at the discretion of race officials at any time!
Drivers must keep their machines inside of the marked course at all times during the event. Drivers who exit the race course will be disqualified. Drivers that are forced off the track will not be punished for this offense.
**ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO RACE OFFICIALS.
Rules & Regulations
Cars, Trucks and SUVs ARE allowed
Convertibles ARE NOT allowed
DOT Full Face Helmets are Required
No Glass. All Glass in the Vehicle must be completely removed. This includes headlights, taillights & marker lights.
Wire mesh or vertical steel bars must be welded in place of windshield.
No Airbags. All airbags must be removed
Harnesses must be installed and properly working
Racing seats are allowed
No Foam Filled, Run Flat or Ball FIlled tires allowed
Doors MUST be welded or chained shut
Factory engines only, (Factory installed turbos or factory installed supercharger are allowed.)
Factory bumpers only
Factory Gas tank in its original location or a fuel cell securely mounted in trunk or bed.
Battery must have a secondary retention, (i.e. ratchet strapped.)
Brakes must be in good working order
Roll Cages are not required but recommended
There are no traditional caution flags. If your vehicle becomes immobile it will be left on the track and become an obstacle on the course.
ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE A NAME
Each driver will draw for his/her position
One passenger per vehicle is allowed in the front passenger seat but must meet and maintain all safety requirements of the driver.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct is grounds for IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION