2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals Presented By Polaris Celebrates 12 Years; Event Winners Announced

Shreveport, LA -- High Lifter Products, the leader in custom aftermarket ATV/UTV accessories and products, has announced the official race results from the 2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals Presented by Polaris held from March 26-March 30 at Mud Creek Off-Road Park in Jacksonville, TX. The annual event is the largest of its kind, drawing thousands of attendees from around the world and more than 100 vendors from the ATV/UTV industry.

Over the course of five days, attendees could participate in a total of 17 competitive events or races which had cash payouts or prizes totaling over $22,000. In addition to the events and trail riding, the Yamaha eXtreme Outlaw Concert Series was held at the Yamaha Oasis featuring Uncle Kracker, Drake White and The Big Fire, Jason Cassidy and Swamp Donkey.

Scott Smith, president of High Lifter Products, said the 12th running of the world’s largest mud-riding event proved to be one of the best and biggest rides to date. “This year’s High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals was beyond what we could have imagined,” Smith said. “From the exciting competition during the races to the entertainment, it’s truly amazing to see the camaraderie of a variety of people who love mud and the outdoors.”

Other highlights from the event included the drawing for a 2014 Polaris RZR 1000 and 2014 Polaris Sportsman Ace at the Polaris Experience and the Can-Am Freestyle Exhibition on Saturday night featuring Derek and Jon Guetter and Adam Thene from Butter: All Moto Flavored.

On June 6-8, High Lifter will take its signature mud riding event on the road as it heads to Hill City, MN, for the 2014 High Lifter Quadna Mud Nationals Presented by Polaris. More information on that event can be found at http://www.quadnamudnationals.com.

Results and a description of each event are as follows:

Bad 2 ‘da Bone – The show and shine competition gives ATV and UTV enthusiasts a platform to showcase their hard work in crafting a ride like no other. Winners are chosen by public ballot.

Audio Formz Mud Jam – This contest featured two categories, UTV and Unlimited. UTVs with 10 speakers or less qualified for the UTV class while UTVs with more than 10 speakers qualified for the Unlimited class.

Massimo Obstacle Course – This event was open to any ATV or UTV. Vehicles had to conquer logs, tires, crushed cars, dirt hills, and water pits in this timed event.

S3 Power Sports Poker Run – Entry to this event was complimentary and open to all attendees. Participants raced to five stations around the park to have their poker cards punched. Prizes were awarded to high hand and low hand

Endurance Challenge – This competition consists of two-person teams willing to tough it out through the deepest and longest mud hole in the park. Teams start at one end of the high line, proceed to the marked end, and return to the starting line. Teams are timed and winners determined by the fastest time. Both teammates and an ATV or UTV must cross the finish line to score.

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog 600cc and Under – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 600cc and under. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog 601cc and Up – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 601cc and up. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog RUV – This event was restricted to RUVs. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced through 150 feet of mud and water.

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Pee Wee – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 0-125cc. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Junior – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 126cc-250cc Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water

Can-Am/BRP Mud Bog Early Teen – This event was restricted to youth ATVs with engines from 251-450cc. Participants showcased their machines durability as they raced through 75 feet of mud and water

Polaris Mudda Cross Lite – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines 450cc and under. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Polaris Mudda Cross Bogger – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 451-750+cc. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Polaris Mudda Cross Pro Series “A” – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 500-1000+cc with a 53” or less wheelbase. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Polaris Mudda Cross Pro Series “B” – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 500-1000+cc with a wheelbase longer than 53”. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Polaris Mudda Cross RUV – This event was restricted to RUVs. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.

Polaris Mudda Cross Super Modified – This event was restricted to ATVs with engines between 0-1000+cc with additional engine modifications such as alcohol, Nitrous Oxide Systems, superchargers, turbo systems, and big bore kits. ATVs could also have productions or custom suspension lifts, extended A-Arms, extended swing arm, and extended trailing arms. Participants showcased their machine’s durability as they raced around a 150 foot oval filled with mud and water.