By Pam Dudding
As a kid, who could resist stomping in a mud puddle? In fact, sometimes, adults still enjoy it and now there are some in Craig who are opening a muddy road for those who do.
“The response has been great!” Corie Trivette shared as he has been organizing this great event. “It’s been an idea of mine for several years.”
The New Castle Mud Run, called “Kausing Khaos!”, will take place on Saturday, June 18. It will be at the Country Campground off of Route 311, below Carpers Quick Mart, at 202 Country Campground Drive in New Castle.
This will be a Mud Run for many classes of vehicles including Side by side, 4&6 class, street class, Mod street, Hot street and Open class.
“All rules for each class and general rules can be found on our Facebook event page,” Trivette said. “Also we would like to include that no children can be in the pit area.” Trivette also shared, “And it will all be 100% pay back for every class SO THE MORE TRUCKS THAT SHOW WILL BE MORE MONEY FOR WINNERS!”
The Mud Run will award monetary prizes for first, second and third place winners.
Costs to enter are $25 for Side by side, 4&6 class and Street class. Mod street is $40 and Hot street and Open class are $50. All rules for each division as well as track rules are listed on their facebook page. No exceptions can be allowed.
Some of the simple rules include: “Be safe and have a good time as these are “your” days off from work! The safety of spectators, drivers, and crew will be our first responsibility at all times, and no horseplay of any kind will be tolerated. You will be asked to leave, and no refund will be given.”
Spectators’ costs will be $10 for everyone eight years and older. Children under eight are free.
Mike’s Dog House will be selling food and drink during the event. However, guests are allowed to bring their own. “We would like to encourage you to pop in Food Country, IGA Express, Gopher Market, Catawba Grocery or Carpers Mart, etc. and pick up food to support our local businesses,” Trivette said. Please no glass of any kind.
Gates will open at 9 a.m. and the event starts at 1 p.m. For those who wish to spend the weekend, camping is available.
“Dry camping sites still available on a first come first serve basis. But all RV sites are reserved,” Trivette said. “Camping spots are still available Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.”
For more information, message one of the event hosts on Facebook at New Castle Mud Run or contact Corie at (540) 597-4019. Everyone is looking forward to a great day playing in the mud!
