Mud Bogging: The Growing Sport Of Rural America

If you grow up in rural America, often times you will have to devise means to entertain yourself in the event of boredom

. Since you aren't living in downtown Chicago or someplace like that, you don't have all the options of events and things to do like city folks. Many of these outlets stem from not being scared to get a little dirty if it means some good ole' fun. I'm certain that's how mud bogging got its start. And if you don't know what mud bogging is, I will be proud to introduce you.

There are several things that you should be aware of if you are to truly understand the levels of this sport. The first thing you need to know is that to those who participate in mud bogging, it is a sport to them just as football or baseball would be. There are some other things I will touch upon as well such as: what mud bogging is, how you win a mud bog, and what you need to do to get your mudder in shape to handle a bog. A mudder is mud-bogging lingo for the vehicle you use to bog.

As was earlier stated, mud bogging is a year round sport in some areas of the country. Obviously winter weather could be a hindrance to the production of mud and therefore northern states make it a more seasonal affair. But there are many different mud bogs throughout a given year in which those who like to get some mud on their tires can get out there and prove who has the best means to tear through the mud.

Mud bogging requires two things: powerful engines and a pit of mud. This mud usually forms a long trench for the off road trucks to try and pass through. The trenches range from anywhere from 1/8 of a mile to a mile, judging on where the bogging is actually taking place and how many people are coming out to watch it. If you have ever lived in the country enough to know what mud bogging is, you certainly know that it's as popular of a spectator sport as it is a competitive one.

In order to win a mud bog, the driver must pass through the trench of mud successfully. Seems simple enough, right? When you account for the mud being up to 4 feet deep in some cases, it gets a little tricky. Sometimes there will be several that complete the line and make it out of the other side, while alternatively there will be several bogs that see no one safe from being pulled back out. The rules state that whoever made it the farthest wins in the event that no one makes it out without help and if several make it through, the truck with the best time doing so is declared winner.

If you are considering competing in a bog, you have to have the right equipment. This means you have to get a vehicle that can pull you through the trench without blowing itself up. This usually means you need a jeep or a truck; they have strong engines and high rise bodies. Most say not high enough, though, as many mud bogging specialists would encourage new comers to "jack 'em up". Meaning, get a lift kit and put on some oversized tires to shred through even the deepest ditches.

Often the racers will play for a community pool of funds or bragging rights, which kind of keeps the sport going in itself. There's not like a huge market and television exposure, just some good ole' boys and girls getting some mud on the tires and mixing it up.

Mud bogging may never be as big as football, but it has certainly cemented a place for itself among outdoor gamers. It could be the slinging mud or the roar of the engines, whatever it is, it's not going anywhere anytime soon.

by: Wayne Allen.

POST COMMENT

European Markets for Orthopedic Soft Tissue and Sports Medicine 2010 now available at ReportsandReports Extracurricular Activities: Sports Events Preparation Heuer watch of - and sport deep origin Arrangefor One Of The Marked Down Hotel Plus Transportation To Enjoy One Of The Alluring Package V Have Fun With For The Steal Room And Board Including Transport To Have The Excellent St Louis Vacati JAGUAR LAUNCHES XJ SENTINEL – THE ULTIMATE ARMOURED LUXURY SPORTS SALOON Get useful knowledge on target sports Schedule The Inexpensive Room And Board Including Transportation To Have The Splendid St Louis Vacat MBT Shoes walking is probably one of the simplest sport Coordinate For The Low-price Accommodation Together With Transportation To Spend The Captivating Van Partake in the Thrilling Water Sports at Negombo How-tos For Sports Getaway In The Fairs And Festivals Great Weekends Foremost Art Museums In The Cou he Beauty That Sports Cars Produce