Friday, June 22, 2012
Mud bogging can come in many different forms. Sometimes it is called mud drags, mud races, or mud slinging. Basically it all refers to the same activity, getting your truck through a mud obstacle as fast as possible.
Sometimes the mud is so treacherous trucks cannot make it all the way through. In this case the truck that made it the farthest wins. If a couple of trucks make it all the way through then the truck with the fastest time wins. The bottom line is that no matter how old a guy gets he still likes to play in mud.
Mud bogging is popular around the world but it is most commonly found in the USA. Events can be held year round but they are most often held when the weather is warm and rainy.
4x4's are bought with one thing in mind, off road driving, and they can be modified with this purpose in mind. Larger tires help with more clearance as well as lift kits. A larger engine is often needed to turn larger tires. UGH ,UGH, UGH. (ode to Tim the tool man Taylor)
AMRA (American Mud Racing Association) was formed to promote mud bogging as a legitimate sport. Its purpose is to inform the public of upcoming events and to educate on the history of the sport. It also helps in finding sponsors and promoting local events.
There are several places online to get information about upcoming events. Research blogs and Facebook fanpages and you will get a lot of places to go. Mud bogging events are a great way to spend time with family and friends, the little ones will have a great time. Everybody loves a suped-up truck.
If you just do not have the time to make an event there are many mud bogging videos on YouTube and other video sites. It is a blast watching someone trying to get through some really deep mud. A lot of times it will be for bragging rights but it can get serious.
Sometimes the mud is so treacherous trucks cannot make it all the way through. In this case the truck that made it the farthest wins. If a couple of trucks make it all the way through then the truck with the fastest time wins. The bottom line is that no matter how old a guy gets he still likes to play in mud.
Mud bogging is popular around the world but it is most commonly found in the USA. Events can be held year round but they are most often held when the weather is warm and rainy.
4x4's are bought with one thing in mind, off road driving, and they can be modified with this purpose in mind. Larger tires help with more clearance as well as lift kits. A larger engine is often needed to turn larger tires. UGH ,UGH, UGH. (ode to Tim the tool man Taylor)
AMRA (American Mud Racing Association) was formed to promote mud bogging as a legitimate sport. Its purpose is to inform the public of upcoming events and to educate on the history of the sport. It also helps in finding sponsors and promoting local events.
There are several places online to get information about upcoming events. Research blogs and Facebook fanpages and you will get a lot of places to go. Mud bogging events are a great way to spend time with family and friends, the little ones will have a great time. Everybody loves a suped-up truck.
If you just do not have the time to make an event there are many mud bogging videos on YouTube and other video sites. It is a blast watching someone trying to get through some really deep mud. A lot of times it will be for bragging rights but it can get serious.
About the Author:
Mud slinging is a good way to pass the time and it can be done with an everyday vehicle. A 4x4 truck that is equipped for the Mud slinging purpose will give greater results. To see Mud slinging trucks in action check out my blog at muddingtrucks.net. This article, A Fast Glance at Mud Bogging is available for free reprint.