2027 NRRA Class Rules

UTV Youth

General regulations, safety and disputes: See NRRA Rules →

Class rules

UTV Youth Class Rules

This class is for ages 12 and under.

- All front and side plastics must remain.

Must maintain OEM Chassis. 

Gusseting and cage upgrades are allowed for safety.

Complete Stock Powertrain Required up to a RZR 200.- UTV Polaris RZR 170cc, RZR 200 (180cc), ACE 150. 4-Stroke Single Cylinder, 169cc/180cc,
Carbureted/EFI engine.

This class intended for beginners, with only safety items required.

Displacement: Engine modifications or transmission modifications of any kind are not permitted.
Exception: Transmission/ Pinion support bracket is allowed.

Intake: Must remain stock, no modifications allowed. Stock air intake system required including air
box with stock type air filter. Aftermarket stock type air filter element allowed.

Final Drive gearing, specifically the front or rear sprocket, may be changed.

Turbochargers and Turbo upgrades are Not permitted. Nitrous systems are not allowed.

All vehicles must use stock engine cases and cylinder head. All vehicles must use the same fuel delivery system as stock and designed by the OEM. Throttle body/injector or carburetor must be stock (OEM).

Clutching: clutching changes or components is allowed.

Aftermarket Exhaust systems are NOT allowed. ECU tunes are allowed as we cannot physically see them.

Safety nets and 5-point harnesses are required. Driver window net or wrist restraints are required.

Aftermarket roll cage, nerf bars, front/rear bumpers are allowed and are recommended.

Aftermarket wheels & tires are allowed.

Suspension: All A-arm mounting points must remain in the stock location and position as delivered
from the manufacturer. Suspension modification is allowed to OEM shocks, including internal parts,
and/or complete aftermarket shocks, that directly bolt to the OEM mounting locations. No other
suspension changes allowed, including A-arms, axles, and swing arm, must remain stock. No long
travel kits. Stock swingarm may be reinforced with gussets.  Stock length and geometry upgraded arms are allowed. 

Brakes must be stock and functional as delivered from the manufacturer, e.g., Polaris 170 (2) front calipers and (1) rear caliper.

Aftermarket seat is allowed for driver fitment.

Manufacturer plastics must not be removed, with the exception of the rear bed cover.

If a racer does not complete the course correctly the clock will remain running until the course is completed correctly or the time limit set for that race day is reached. 

In the case of a timing failure, we will go to production for estimated time. If for any reason we cannot get a time from production or the time is too close to call with another time after comparison the driver will have the option of a rerun or add .5 - 1 second added to their time. 


All UTV classes

Safety Requirements for all UTV Classes

Wrist restraints or window nets/roof panels are required.

Hans/neck brace is required. Foam neck braces do not qualify.

5pt. Harness is the minimum requirement for seat belts.

DOT Helmet must be worn (and buckled) at all times.

Must have manual kill switch that shuts off fuel pump and ignition with one switch, and is easily reached by the driver and passenger.

Fire suit must be worn while racing. 2 layer minimum.

Must have 1 fire extinguisher easily reached by the driver.

Eye protection is required.

All occupants must be secure before the car moves.

Registration closes prior to each event. This is to allow us to film the pre race show and draw the running order. Late registration may be allowed but will be $100 added to the entry fee. Running order for late entries will be decided by the NRRA team. We may decline late registration depending on number of entries.

2027 Points Structure

How Scoring Works

NRRA points are awarded per hill, by finishing position: 50 points for 1st down to 10 for 36th and below.

  1. Every hillYour finishing position on each hill earns points from the scale below.
  2. Race podium bonus+3 for 1st, +2 for 2nd, +1 for 3rd overall at each race/event.
  3. All racesThe NRRA Cup Champion is the points leader from all points races.
  4. Tied on points?The fastest combined time of the runs wins the tie.

Points per hill by finishing position

  1. 1st50ptsper hill
  2. 2nd47ptsper hill
  3. 3rd44ptsper hill
  1. 4th42
  2. 5th41
  3. 6th40
  4. 7th39
  5. 8th38
  6. 9th37
  7. 10th36
  8. 11th35
  9. 12th34
  10. 13th33
  11. 14th32
  12. 15th31
  13. 16th30
  14. 17th29
  15. 18th28
  16. 19th27
  17. 20th26
  18. 21st25
  19. 22nd24
  20. 23rd23
  21. 24th22
  22. 25th21
  23. 26th20
  24. 27th19
  25. 28th18
  26. 29th17
  27. 30th16
  28. 31st15
  29. 32nd14
  30. 33rd13
  31. 34th12
  32. 35th11
  33. 36th & below10
Race podium bonusOverall finish at each race/event — not per hill
  1. 1st+3
  2. 2nd+2
  3. 3rd+1
10ptsAttempting a Hill
5ptsBreaking the beam
Time limitThere will be a time limit on each obstacle.
No winchingThere will be NO WINCHING.
TiebreakerIn the event of a tie in points the winner shall be decided by determining the fastest car-via combining the runs together for a combined time.
Full scoring text

2027 NRRA SCORING & POINTS POINT SYSTEM PER HILL

NRRA Cup Championship will be the points leader from all points races.

In the event of a tie in points the winner shall be decided by determining the fastest car-via combining the runs together for a combined time. There will be a time limit on each obstacle.

** There will be NO WINCHING **

  • 1st ---- 50 points
  • 2nd ---- 47 points
  • 3rd ---- 44 points
  • 4th ---- 42 points
  • 5th ---- 41 points
  • 6th ---- 40 points
  • 7th ---- 39 points
  • 8th ---- 38 points
  • 9th ---- 37 points
  • 10th ---- 36 points
  • 11th ---- 35 points
  • 12th ---- 34 points
  • 13th ---- 33 points
  • 14th ---- 32 points
  • 15th ---- 31 points
  • 16th ---- 30 points
  • 17th ---- 29 points
  • 18th ---- 28 points
  • 19th ---- 27 points
  • 20th ---- 26 points
  • 21st ---- 25 points
  • 22nd ---- 24 points
  • 23rd ---- 23 points
  • 24th ---- 22 points
  • 25th ---- 21 points
  • 26th ---- 20 points
  • 27th ---- 19 points
  • 28th ---- 18 points
  • 29th ---- 17 points
  • 30th ---- 16 points
  • 31st ---- 15 points
  • 32nd ---- 14 points
  • 33rd ---- 13 points
  • 34th ---- 12 points
  • 35th ---- 11 points
  • 36th and below ---- 10 points
  • Attempting a Hill ---- 10 points
  • Breaking the beam ---- 5 points
  • Podium Gets Point Bonus
  • 1st - 3 Points
  • 2nd - 2 Points
  • 3rd - 1 Point