Rules
so you want to race?
There are a few things you’re going to need to make sure you have, so everyone can be safe and have fun!
UPDATED 3/14/25:
ALL drivers, co-drivers, pit crews, vehicles Pro and Sportsman, UTV’s, Trucks, and Buggies must follow the BOR Rulebook which can be found here:
Here is the Tech Inspection Sheet
Shows the different level of points available toward the year end championship
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RACER to have their vehicle go through tech and vehicles must complete Technical Inspection prior to going to staging.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the competitor to insure his safety. Bonneville Off Road is not responsible for your safety!!
Important Safety Updates
Pit Safety Inspection (3/14/25)
We will have a Pit Steward on hand making sure that our pit road activities are safe and that we are complying with BLM Requirements. You can download load the inspection sheet here (PDF) – Link
Rule Book Updates for the 2025 Season
Seat Bases
Metal only – Will be verified during inspection. (3.5.2) and is include on the Tech Inspection Sheet
Pit Road Speeding Penalty 1.7.4 P 9
Enforcement to be added
We will be using radar guns during our events to check speeds in and around the pit area.
- 1st Infraction: Warning – Stop and talk about it – Scripted – go through it with the racer:
You are being warned of a pit road speeding violation. Pit road speed, unless posted otherwise, is 25 mph. The pit road speed limit is a safety measure for the people in the pits and other racers. Your 2nd Infraction: Up to 10mph over – 1 minute per mile over; 10mph over – 5 minute per mile over deducted at the end of the race. Thank you for your cooperation.
- 2nd Infraction: Up to 10mph over – 1 minute per mile over; 10mph over – 5 minute per mile over
- 3rd Infraction: Up to DQ
Headlights – Lights on 2.43.1
- Headlights are required and lights must on during competition
- Forward facing Amber/Green lights are Strongly recommended
- Min size 3” x 2.25”, color Amber or Green, 2800 lumens
- Mandatory for 2026
- ATC recommend Mini Scene Pod – In Amber or green
Updates to our process
Points
Our points system will be the same as last year (2024)
Course Cutting
- Intentional – most likely DQ
- Unintentional – Penalty at the discretion of the Race Director
Tech Inspection
Driver of record is responsible all team activities at a BOR race. We recommend that we push vehicles through tech inspection. We will use a cone with “Motor Off Beyond this Point” as a reminder.