Tony Day hammers down in his '73 Chevy. The big tractor tires fling the slop the best, and the clearance makes for a good run.Tony Day hammers down in his '73 Chevy. The big tractor tires fling the slop the best, and Some areas of the country have more mud than rocks. We love finding those special events that highlight mud bogging. Long before rockcrawling became popular, 4x4 guys and gals were slopping it out in backyard mud pits around the country. Up in Colebrook, New Hampshire, local tire shop owner Brian LaPerle set about to make his friends and customers happy by building a mud bog behind Northern Tire, and doing it for fun and bragging rights. There's no series drama here, just homemade fun along with classes divided simply by the tire size. Sure, a few guys specifically want to do nothing but win, but the whole event is actually based around good old muddin' fun instead of cutthroat competition. Brian started out with a simple mud pit track, some flags, and friends. After 11 years his event has grown into the biggest in town, with spectators coming from all around New England. While the event's not affiliated with any series, the big dogs still come for the fun, and the regulars bring out the family truckster and try to make it more than 10 feet through the slop. We were lucky enough to catch the action last spring after what is known as the mud season-in between the cold of snow and the dry summer dust. For more information on Brian's event next year, go to www.northerntire.com, or write Northern Tire at notire@ncia.net. Also check out our website, 4wheeloffroad.com, for more photos of the event than what we have room to show here. The Rock made an awesome run and then climbed up the Toy Farm, proving that mud trucks can crawl too. Bobby Abbott runs 62-inch tires on the rock. Dana Martin runs skinny and tall tractor tires. Jack Robinson helps out on both rigs.The Rock made an awesome run and then climbed up the Toy Farm, proving that mud trucks can While many trucks at the event were dedicated mud rigs, most were daily drivers with a few special mods. Notice anything unusual about the Chevy front bumper?While many trucks at the event were dedicated mud rigs, most were daily drivers with a few Tim's Truck Capital sells trucks, cars, and SUVs. But finding a clean '72 Blazer in New Hampshire is a feat for anyone. In this case the Blazer just kept churning through the mud.Tim's Truck Capital sells trucks, cars, and SUVs. But finding a clean '72 Blazer in New Ha Dean Adams ran in two classes with his '66 Dodge Power Wagon. With 38s it was good, but 44s were even better, as you can see from the smiles.Dean Adams ran in two classes with his '66 Dodge Power Wagon. With 38s it was good, but 44 David Belanger took the '90 F-350 with 38s through the sloppy stuff. We always wonder who cleans up a work truck at the end of the day.David Belanger took the '90 F-350 with 38s through the sloppy stuff. We always wonder who Really, when was the last time you saw a bitchin' Jeep FC-170 in a mud bog? While the rear suspension was super cool (far right) the Ryan Hinckley's FC choked on the starting line and was washed out for the day.Really, when was the last time you saw a bitchin' Jeep FC-170 in a mud bog? While the rear While the rear suspension was super cool the Ryan Hinckley's FC choked on the starting line and was washed out for the day.While the rear suspension was super cool the Ryan Hinckley's FC choked on the starting lin The pink '87 Suzuki Samurai rolling on 36-inch Swampers was driven by Lisa and Meghan Gagnon. We love how women get into the sport and can hold their own.The pink '87 Suzuki Samurai rolling on 36-inch Swampers was driven by Lisa and Meghan Gagn Spinning and chugging through the mud is a hallmark of Americana. So is a bright orange Blazer sporting that unique front bumper.Spinning and chugging through the mud is a hallmark of Americana. So is a bright orange Bl Tim Dagesse suffered multiple fractures of the front axle kind. He kept busy between rounds replacing them on the front of his '85 Chevy K30. The 44-inch Boggers he spins probably contributed to the breakage.Tim Dagesse suffered multiple fractures of the front axle kind. He kept busy between round With a couple of thousand people watching the event, it makes sense to advertise. And if you get stuck and need to be pulled out, your advertising dollar goes even further!With a couple of thousand people watching the event, it makes sense to advertise. And if y The staff for the Northern Tire Mud Run is all volunteer. Even in the thick of the mud, they jump right in and take care of business.The staff for the Northern Tire Mud Run is all volunteer. Even in the thick of the mud, th The Kool Bus was built and driven by Chuck Haynali of Goffstown, New Hampshire. The '53 Willys sports a 60 front, a 14-bolt rear, a TH400, an NP208, and a 366 small-block Chevy. He runs the Kool Bus in two classes, with 44s or 54s spinning the mud.The Kool Bus was built and driven by Chuck Haynali of Goffstown, New Hampshire. The '53 Wi Dana Martin smokes 'em while chewing up the mud pit. Rockwell axles, tractor tires, and headers through the hood mean this is a serious competitor.Dana Martin smokes 'em while chewing up the mud pit. Rockwell axles, tractor tires, and he By Rick Péwé Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
