Mud Gallery & Racing Tips [Part 2]

EnricoPavia

• October 24 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. 

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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.

•Second place is the first loser, that’s why holeshots always count, even in mud racing. Getting the holeshot could mean the difference between pulling a winning line or getting stuck behind the winner.

•Snorkels are a vital part of every mudder’s machine. Just having them is not enough; they need to be well positioned. A little splash of water or the massive initial grand slam dive into the bog can welcome in enough water to present some real danger to your transmission’s belt. The better you can keep the snorkels protected, the better chance you have of finishing the bog on top.

•Now to get things rolling, you should consider your options. There are many tire manufacturers producing mud-specific tires. High Lifter’s Outlaw tires have been race proven and seem to be the hot ticket amongst racers. Gorilla Axle is another player that recently debuted a tire line called the Silverbacks. Those two brands are probably going to give you the biggest bite in just about any pit you face.

•Tires aren’t the only things spinning around…you can’t forget about your wheels. They also play a hefty roll in conquering the pits. High Lifter recently began manufacturing the Crushlok wheel, which is a new radically designed wheel specifically catered to mud racing. The wheel is rather simple—it is a steel plate in which the tire’s bead is pinched together against the plate using two steel rings, making it as streamlined as possible. The finished setup looks simular to a double beadlocked wheel, but it holds less air than it would with a standard wheel and is less prone to floating while significantly improving tire bite and traction. 

•Oversized tires really play a number on your quad’s clutch. Anytime you make the change from stock to bigger tires, you should clutch your quad accordingly. Going to a high stall speed is never the way to go unless you enjoy glazing your belt, which will cause it to fail and leave you standing still in the middle of the bog waiting for someone to winch you out.

If you missed out on the first five tips follow this link to see what you’re missing