2010 High Lifter Mud Nationals
Mud Creek Off-Road Park
March 24 - 28, 2010
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2010 High
Lifter ATV / UTV Mud Nationals Report
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High Lifter owner, Scott Smith "We are thrilled
about the amazing turnout for this year's Mud
Nationals. It's been an incredible 8 years. In
the early days, we were happy when 2,000 people
showed up, but to have such an awesome turnout
this year is incredible. I want to thank all our
customers and our staff for making this year’s
event so special." He further noted, "the
High Lifter and Mud Creek teams, the sponsors
and everything else that's gone into the event
have only gotten bigger and better and we plan
on continuing the tradition.”
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The Powerline Endurance Race is a fan favorite
with thousands gathering around the mud
hole to see who can make it up and back
in the quickest time, and for 2010 Hoyt
McCormick & Clint Adams on their Team
Gorilla Powered by Can Am claimed the win |
Thursday evening thousands participated in the
Maxxis Poker Run in an effort to capture a Warn
Winch as the prize for holding the lowest hand
and highest hand of the night. Friday’s
series of high-powered events got under way with
the time honored EPI Endurance Challenge. Several
teams of bold riders attempted the journey through
the thick mud and deep water. Following was the
Can Am Mud Bogs and the Polaris Mud Chic bogging
event.
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The Mud Bog is also attracts a huge crowds
of specatators watching up to 4 racers at
a time race to the end of the pit &
the new Polaris Rzr4 went through the pit |
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Red
Dirt Huricane Music Tour made a stop at
the Higlifter Mud Nationals with multiple
artist playing into the night |
Saturday morning, thousands of spectators took
to the surrounding hillside to catch a glimpse
of some of the finest mud racers compete for the
prize in the Polaris Mudda Cross. The Mudda Cross
features six several classes, allowing racers
to compete with similar size and style ATVs or
UTVs.On Saturday evening, attendees experienced
a special musical treat with a stellar line-up
of artists presented by the Red Dirt Hurricane
Tour. High Lifter fans rocked out to high-caliber
performances from Christen Sawyer, Josh Ward Band,
Chad Hammock Band, Cody Johnson Band and Scooter
Brown Band. The weeks’ festivities came
to a close Saturday night with an outstanding
fireworks show that could be seen from every corner
of the park.
If you missed the Mud Nationals this year, you’ll
have the opportunity to participate in a similar
event that High Lifter began in 2009, the East
Coast Nationals. The 2010 ATV East Coast Nationals
will once again be held at Creek Bottom ATV Trails
in Doles, Georgia, October 7th – 10th. For
more information, go to www.highlifter.com or
call (318) 524-2270.
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