RHODES RACEWAY Website

Let the races begin.

PHONE : 989-513-9556

3407 Rhodes Road

Rhodes, MI 48652

Come Join Us!

What & where are we?

Rhodes Raceway is a mud pit that started in 2020 when Covid hit Michigan. It is located in beautiful Rhodes, Michigan in Gladwin County just off I-75/US-23 to East Pinconning Road, then to West Cody Estey to Rhodes Road.

Bret Witte, the owner who created

the raceway with help from family

and friends, used his unused

vacation money to construct

the raceway. The following

year, a drag race track was

constructed and more fun began.

We host mud bogs and sand drag events for folks to enjoy!

What we do?

MUD BOGS

SAND DRAGS

ENTERTAINMENT for All Ages

Also known as mud racing or mudding and is a form of an off-road sport in which the goal is to drive a vehicle through a pit of mud and the winners are determined by the distance/time traveled through the pit.

Drivers participate in it to have a blast. From putting together their perfect mud bog vehicle to taking part in the mud races. Racing events are for anyone to attend and have lots of fun.

A form of racing on a dirt track, of a set length, where winners are determined by the fastest time.

(600 ft shut down - no timing system yet)

Get in touch

Bret Witte Office

3407 Rhodes Road

Rhodes, MI 48652

Email Address

hellobogger44@hotmail.com

Phone Number

(989) 513-9556

Saturday

May 25, 2024

Saturday

May 25, 2024

Drag

Racing

mud

bogging

Stylized Watercolor Circus Come One, Come All Sign

3407

Rhodes Rd

Rhodes MI

33" TIRE CLASS (Plaque/Trophy only)

No aftermarket power adders

(nitrous, turbos, super chargers, or blowers)

Uncut dot approved tires only

No aftermarket 4 link

No sliding leaf springs

36" & UNDER STREET CLASS (Plaque/Trophy only)

No aftermarket power adders

(nitrous, turbos, super chargers, or blowers)

Uncut dot approved tires only

No aftermarket 4 link

No sliding leaf springs

36" TIRE MOD CLASS

No aftermarket power adders

(nitrous, turbos, super chargers, or blowers)

Uncut dot approved tires only

No aftermarket 4 link

No sliding leaf springs

No aftermarket engine blocks

40" TIRE MOD CLASS

No aftermarket power adders (nitrous, turbos, super chargers, or blowers)

Uncut dot approved tires only

No aftermarket 4 link

No sliding leaf springs

No aftermarket engine blocks

44" TIRE MOD CLASS

No aftermarket power adders (nitrous, turbos, super chargers, or blowers)

Uncut dot approved tires only

4 link allowed

Sliding leaf springs allowed

Aftermarket engine blocks allowed

OPEN CLASS (any tire)

Must have minimum 4 point harness

Drivers using nitrous must have fire suit

TRACTOR TIRE

Must have minimum 4 point harness

Drivers using nitrous must have fire suit

Little Tikes (Plaque/Trophy only)

Electric

Mud Bog

Classes

$30 per

class

NOTE: All drivers must have a valid driver’s license or proper identification in their possession to participate in the mud bog. All trucks must go through tech and be registered for each class that they are participating in prior to the drivers meeting. All drivers must sign a release form. All vehicles will be labeled with a class letter/number at tech inspection. All drivers must attend the drivers meeting 1/2 hour prior to race start.

Mud Bog

Rules

Mud Bog Rules

ALL vehicles must have working seat belts, fire extinguisher and a working kill switch
Kill switch must be within reach of the driver while seat belted in
All classes are double elimination
Passengers are allowed in Classes 1 through 3
Classes 1 – 4 are TROPHY only. No payout
All driver sand passengers must wear helmets
Classes 1 – 3 cannot run open headers
One driver per vehicle, per class
Bumping up a class OR dropping a class must be done BEFORE the beginning of that class
By-runs will only happen in the first round of racing for that class.
The driver or passenger in any vehicle without a windshield MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Reasonable fender cutting for tire clearance is NOT considered body modification
Lane choices will be decided randomly
Any vehicle with the top removed over the driver must have a minimum of a 6 point roll cage
Drivers using nitrous or alcohol must wear a fire suit
Any vehicle running a blower must have restraining straps
Any vehicle running a trans brake is recommended to have a trans shield or trans blanket
All vehicles must have brakes capable of stopping the vehicle in a safe distance and time
Studded tires are not allowed in ANY CLASS
Two wheel drive race only vehicles are responsible for the vehicle and the driver’s safety
All tech decisions made are FINAL!

THESE RULES DO NOT CERTIFY ANY VEHICLES SAFE FOR RACING. THEY ARE GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES. OWNERS AND DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER SAFETY. THE PROMOTER OF THE RACE VENUE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT OCCUR TO VEHICLES BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE RACE.

Drag Race

Class/Type

Tech

Registration

Drag Race Classes

Drag Race Types

CLASS

POINTS

T1 T2 T3 T4 P5 P6 O7 O8

0-20

21 - 40

41 - 60

DIESEL ONLY

61 - 80 DOT TIRE

81 – UP OPEN ANY TIRE OPEN DOT

OPEN ANY TIRE

T - Trophy Only Classes

P - Payout Classes

O - Open Classes

The system was designed to make 3 different types of racing:

1) Trophy Classes were made with the intention of attracting more people who have never raced

before, but have always wanted to try it without having to race a “fast truck".

2) Payout Classes were designed for the people who have done some racing and have a "more

than stock" truck. But they aren't as fast as the open class trucks.

3) Open Classes were designed for the all-out baddest trucks to run in. Anyone who has built an

open class truck wants to run another open class truck. Beating a "fast" truck is fun, but beating

someone with an open class vehicle is better.

Tech Registration

Your truck must be tech’ed in by our tech officials. Your tech sheet must be signed by our tech officials - then bring your tech sheet to registration
Starting position will be determined by a lottery system
In the event of multi entries, the driver will draw for numbers in each class. Only 1 entry per driver per class. No switching of numbers after it has been drawn
Only one run per entry
All drivers that want to bump up a class must do so before that class starts. It will be a $30.00 fee for late entry
Any drivers that wish to drop out of a class must do so before that class runs to receive refund. Minimum of 2 vehicles per class
Any speeding or burnouts on the grounds will result in disqualification. 5 M.P.H. speed limit on the grounds
Every driver must attend the DRIVERS MEETING. Any questions will be answered; any issues will be resolved at this time
No modifications will be made to the pit or starting line during a class

Drag Race

Rules

Drag Race General Rules

1. All vehicles must have working seat belts, fire extinguisher, and working kill switch

2. Passengers are allowed in classes T1- T3

3. All drivers and passengers must wear helmets

4. Classes TI - T3 cannot run open headers

5. One driver per vehicle, per class

6. Bumping up a class, or dropping a class must be done BEFORE the beginning of that class

7. The driver or passenger in any vehicle with a windshield, must wear eye protection

8. Reasonable fender cutting for tire clearance is not considered a body mod

9. Lane choice will be decided randomly

10. All classes are double elimination

11. Any vehicle, with the top removed over the driver, must have a minimum of a 6 point roll cage 12. ''Regrooved'' tires shall be considered cut tires

13. Drivers using nitrous, must wear full fire suit

14. Any vehicle running a blower, must have restraining straps

15. Any vehicle running a trans brake is recommended to have a trans shield or trans blanket

16. All vehicles must have brakes capable of stopping the vehicle in a safe distance

17. Studded tires are not allowed in any classes

18. No power adders in the payout classes (turbos, blowers alcohol or nitrous)

19. Center seaters are open class only

20. Open classes are run what you brung

Drag Race

Sign-Up/Tech

Sheet

SAND DRAG SIGN UP/TECH SHEET

2023 schedule

8:00 AM

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

PIT OPENS

DRIVER'S MEETING

ALL RACES BEGIN

COMP

MUD Bogs

admission

$15 per person

12 and under $10

5 and under free

DRag

races

Food

Trucks

Drivers

do not

pay admission

fees

When & Where

TEST & TUNE 2023

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: March 25 at Rhodes Raceway - Test and tune/play day on the sand track. Single passes, dual drags and call-outs. Hours from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Cost is $20.00 for trucks unlimited passes until closing and $10.00 for spectators.

$30 per

class

LOCATIONS

COMP BOGS 2023

May 27 - Rhodes, MI

August 13 - St Helen, MI

Oct 1 - St Helen , MI

SAND DRAGS 2023

April 29 - Rhodes, MI

August 12 - St Helen, MI

Sept 30 - St Helen, MI

PLAY BOG/DRAG

July 1 - Rhodes, MI

CLASSES &

DRIVER CLASS RULES

(listed on next pages)

3407 Rhodes Road

Rhodes, MI 48652

Rhodes Raceway

St Helen/Richfield

Township Park

10571 E Airport Road

St Helen, MI 48656

Winter Dual Lane Drag Race

$25/Per Class - Winner takes all

Winter

Drag

Race

Drag Race into a J hook down and back style race
Flat track with no jumps
600 feet long track with 180 degree turn in the center
Radius corner is 100 ft
All classes are dual elimination
Start in the middle of the sand drag track
Race 150 ft, make a slight left/right hand corner (depending which lane)
Turn 300 ft circle into a 150 ft straight away to the finish line
Green light start
First person back to the finish line wins

CLASSES

SXS (any SXS) | $100
2 WD Car/Truck | $100
4 WD Car/Daily Driver Truck | $100
Derby Car | $100
Modified truck | $150
Super Modified | $150
Open | $200

$30 per

class

DATE PENDING

Pit Opens 8:00 AM

Race Starts 11:00 AM

Rules

RULES

SXS. Must have helmets, seat-belts and eye protection. No studs
2 WD car/truck. Must have helmets, seat-belts and box must be free of debris. No studs
4 WD car/daily driver. Must have helmets, seat-belts, and box must be free of debris. Daily must have plates. No studs
Derby car. Must have helmets, seat-belts and eye protection. Must have head lights and tail lights removed. No studs
Modified truck. Must have helmets, seat-belts and box must be clear of debris. Motor swaps allowed, no open headers. No studs
Super modified. Must have helmets, seat-belts and roll cage. Motor swaps cut tires and open headers allowed. No studs
Open must have helmets, seat-belts and if no windshield, eye protection. Anything goes. No studs
The tech officials and race chairman reserve the right to define the rules if there is any confusion.
Not responsible for accidents, damages or injury.

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