RULES FOR ALL CLASSES
• Must have headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals
• Racers must wear a AASA approved helmet while racing.
• All cars and racers must meet current safety requirements for the speed they are running.
• Must have valid drivers license and up to date, registration. Club rego is allowed.
• Lexan side and rear windows are allowed
• 1⁄8th mile racing
• Any tire size is acceptable unless specified in class rules
• Racers must haul all of their own equipment, gear with the exception of fuel which may be hauled by anyone.
• Racers can purchase, ship, or preposition parts and fuel at any part store, track,Garage, fuel station, etc along the way. It is up to the racer and track to coordinate.
• Cars cannot be towed or hauled between tracks. If there is a safety issue, towing or Hauling is allowed in order to resolve the safety issue but no more than necessary.
• Racers must follow the entire route. If a racer deviates from the route (for parts, hotel, etc) then they must re-enter the route where they deviated from it. “Short cuts” are not permitted.
• Racers must show checkpoint pictures upon turning in time-slips on race days following a route. Also share to social media when possible.
• Copilots with valid drivers license can help drive the route and work on the car.
• Racers can help other racers at any time for unplanned and uncoordinated repairs.
• Follow Facebook group Haulass garage for the latest up-to-date information, before and during the event.
• Hardass1000 will have a maximum of 250 total racers
• You can sleep in a bus however you must abide by the intent of the rules at all times. In short, the bus ect cannot be a mule.
• If you do not register during the preregistration period then you will be allowed to register on a first come first serve basis.
• There will be no refunds or transfer of registrations for any reason.
• You must put sponsor stickers on the car as directed.
• If you are a solo racer or have a child as a co-pilot you may name one other racer as a designated helper for the week. This person will have a specific wristband to identify.
HOW ARE WINNERS DETERMINED
• In every class, the finishing positions are determined by the average of each day of racing. The lowest average e.t. wins each class.
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
• Racers must have a driver’s license, registration, and for the vehicle.
• Racers must sign the liability waiver.
• Racers must have display good sportsmanship at all times otherwise they can be.
• Disbarred, disqualified, and/or removed from the event at the race director’s discretion.
• Racers must be safe and follow AASA safety rules at all times.
TIPS FOR DRIVING IN THE HILLS
• Make sure you have adequate brakes. If you do not have vented front rotors you must have trailer brakes.
• Don’t go down a mountain road any faster than you can go up it.
• Car’s going up hill have the right of way.
• Use the transmission to hold you back. Generally, this requires shifting into a lower gear.
• Don’t ‘ride’ your brakes to maintain your downhill speed.
TRAILER REQUIREMENTS
• Enclosed or open – any size (caravans allowed)
• If the tow vehicle does not have vented rotors, then the trailer must have working brakes.
Where to stay on each day
MONDAY 18th of MARCH 2024 - Nagambie
TUESDAY 19th of MARCH 2024 - Yarrawonga area
WEDNESDAY 20th of MARCH 2024 - Yarrawonga area
THURSDAY 21st of MARCH 2024 - Echuca / Moama area
FRIDAY 22nd of MARCH 2024 - Heathcote area
SATURDAY 23rd of MARCH 2024 - Heathcote area