Mud Gallery & Racing Tips [Part 1]

EnricoPavia

• October 21 2008
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Back in our September 2008 issue we did a write up on one of the CMR stops. Included in that article was ten tips on how to become a competitive mud racer. We thought we would share that article online with you this week.

If you’re interested in building a competitive mud-racing four-wheeler, check out these tips from the pros. A number of these tips are race specific, so do some research before considering making the transformation.

•Proper setup of your quad is the key to success. Not all racetracks are the same, so the same setup won’t work at every venue. Pits vary from sticky peanut butter-like mud to watery slop, so take some time to learn what setups work best in each condition and always come prepared for the pit in front of you.

•Mud boggers are a lot like tightrope walkers—balance is key, especially when running the watery pits. You need to balance the front and rear of your quad and keep as many tires as possible in contact with the floor of the pit. This will get you across faster.

•Keep your front end down. When it comes to competitive mud racing, having your front end bobbling high out of the water is going to cost you precious time. Many racers are resorting to mounting weights to the front end of their quads to help keep them from floating up.

•Body position is incredibly important. You need to keep your weight to the front of your machine and put your body into the turns. Lean right to turn right, lean left to turn left, and don’t be afraid to get aggressive while you are racing. Hang a leg off if you need to.

•Keep an eye on the heats before yours, study the track carefully, and pick your lines. Avoid falling into holes—they can get extremely nasty. Don’t be afraid to lift off the throttle if that’s what it takes to move over a lane to a better line.

We will post five more great mud racing tips on Friday feel free to post additional tips below