Thank you for a successful 2024! See you next year!

Explanation of Contest:

The Tough Trucks Stock Class contest is a timed obstacle course. The course design will vary at each Jamboree depending on the local terrain. Contestants should check the event schedule for Tough Trucks times.

Classification:

Tough Trucks vehicle classification will be determined at Tech Inspection. Events-Inc will make the final decision on vehicle classification. Vehicles will have 1 classification per weekend and this classification may not be changed.

Vehicle Requirements:

The vehicle must be an ordinary 4-wheel drive truck or sport utility vehicle With the Intent of Being Stock. The vehicle must be owned and operated by a registered Jamboree participant. No Spectator Vehicles Will Be Allowed.

Policy:

• Must be a licensed driver and at least 18 years of age to participate in the contest.
• No alcohol or drugs permitted. This policy will be strictly enforced and presence of alcohol or drugs will automatically disqualify the driver and vehicle from competition. Any participant who refuses to take a Breathalyzer test, or fails the test, will be disqualified immediately by the Tech Inspector.
• It is mandatory that a licensed driver be seated in the normal driving position any time the engine is running, including pit area, staging lanes, turn around and return roads.
• No high-speed driving or “hot-dogging” will be tolerated in the Tech or Staging areas. NO WARNING WILL BE GIVEN. These actions are grounds for the immediate disqualification of vehicles and drivers by Event Management.
• Management reserves the right to re-tech a vehicle for any reason and reserves the right to disqualify or deny any driver the right to compete if management feels either is unsafe for any reason.
• NMRO decision on vehicle’s eligibility is final.

General:

The vehicle must be in overall good shape and safe operating condition. The truck body must be firmly attached to the chassis.

Loose objects must be removed from the interior of the truck & bed.

Each vehicle’s battery must be securely held in place. (No straps, rope, expando cords, etc.)

All Vehicles with Any Type Of Removable Top And All Open Vehicles Must Be Equipped With A 6-Point Roll Cage And Be Tied Into The Frame Of The Vehicle In No Less Than 4 Places. (This includes all Jeeps.) Roll bars must be constructed of at least .090” steel tube with a minimum diameter of 1 1/2” (exhaust pipe tubing will not be acceptable). Bends must be continuously round with no sharp corners or edges.

Must have front and rear tow hooks with keepers. No trailer hitches. Vehicle MUST be equipped with a working transmission neutral safety switch, and operable forward and reverse. Vehicles must have glass side windows rolled down completely during competition.

Driver Safety:

• Drivers must wear a safety approved full-face helmet manufactured no earlier than 2005, long pants and a sleeved shirt (i.e., no tank tops). Each driver must provide his/her own helmet.
• A safety approved neck collar is required. Each driver must have a minimum of a 4-point harness with his/her own neck collar.
• Each vehicle will require 2 shoulder straps and a lap belt. A “Y” styled RACING harness will be accepted.
• All harness mounting brackets should be attached directly to the frame or chassis of truck and installed to limit the driver’s body travels both upward and forward. Do not mount sheet metal floorboards. Under No Circumstances Are Bolts to Be Inserted Through Belt Webbing.
• Drivers must stay on the designated course or may be disqualified.
• The driver’s hands and feet must ALWAYS be inside the drivers’ compartment while competing.

Engine:

• Maximum of single 4-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated (factory options allowed).
• No superchargers/turbochargers allowed with the exception of turbos allowed if equipped from factory and no modifications.

Fuel:

• Gasoline and diesel fuel only. (you can use E85)
• If a vehicle is capable of running nitrous, the bottle must be removed, and lines disconnected at the solenoid.

Exhaust:

Open headers or exhaust are allowed.

Brakes:

Factory system must be in good condition and fully operational.

Chassis/Suspension:

• The suspension system must be a stock factory or acceptable OEM replacement.
• Aftermarket lift kits acceptable.
• Front suspension is only allowed for a maximum of 2” block.
• Must have a stock chassis.

Tires:

D.O.T. only. No recaps or tread alterations.

Body:

Full body is required and must retain truck appearance. Windshield, grills, and headlights optional.

Tough Trucks Payout: (based on number of trucks entered)

All Payout Checks will be onsite 1 hour after the final event at Tech. If you leave it will be mailed to your registration address – Driver must provide new 2024 W9 to be paid.

Payouts:

5 or more trucks: 1st – $250, 2nd – $175, 3rd – $100, 4th – $75, 5th – $50

4 trucks: 1st – $200, 2nd – $100, 3rd – $75, 4th – $50

3 trucks: 1st – $150, 2nd – $100, 3rd – $50

2 trucks: 1st – $100, 2nd – $50

1 truck: $75