FRIDAY SCHEDULE:

1PM - GATES OPEN FOR THE WEEKEND

7PM - TUG OF WAR

11PM - GATES CLOSE FOR THE NIGHT

SATURDAY SCHEDULE:

8AM - GATES OPEN 

9AM - MUD BOG OPENS

SHOW & SHINE OPENS

11 AM - SLED PULL DRIVERS MEETING LOCATED ON THE SLED PULL TRACK

10:30 AM - SLED PULLS BEGIN

1:30PM - DIRT DRAGS DRIVERS MEETING

2PM - DIRT DRAGS BEGIN

4PM - SHOW & SHINE CLOSES + JUDGING

430PM - PROVE IT IN THE PIT PARTICIPANT DRIVERS MEETING 

& VEHICLE INSPECTION

530PM - PROVE IT IN THE PIT

OPENING CEREMONY WITH NATIONAL ANTHEM

SHOW & SHINE AWARDS

KIDS TRIKE AND POWER WHEELS RACE

ADULTS POWER WHEELS RACE

TUG OF WAR

OPEN MOTORCYCLE STUNTS & DRIFTING

BURNOUT COMPETITION - STREET CLASS

BURNOUT COMPETITION - PRO CLASS

8PM - THE AFTER PARTY

BIKINI CONTEST

LIVE BAND & BONFIRE

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

10AM - TEST & TUNE BURNOUTS IN THE PIT

12PM - VENUE CLOSES

We are so excited to welcome you to 4x4 Proving Grounds. To ensure that everyone enjoys their time here to the fullest, please read the following information.

• Respect of the grounds and event staff is imperative
• Here we are all family so please be respectful of those around you
• When you enter the event you will need to supply your ID and sign a waiver. Please have your ID ready.
• If you are bringing a 4wheeler, SxS, Golf Cart for the mud bogs make sure you also bring a helmet for each person on the vehicle
• Competitors need helmets including in the Burnout Pit
• Fireworks are not permitted
• This event is BYOB. With that said, no underage drinking is permitted
• If you are camping/spending the night please make sure to read the Camping Tab

Not at all! This event is for anything with a motor. Trucks (gas and diesel), Cars, Bikes and everything in between are welcomed! You can even come to just spectate and hangout with us!

Load in begins Friday at 1pm. Load out by 12pm on Sunday.

Camping is included in the price of admission. 2 Day passes can camp Friday and Saturday night. Single day passes can camp Saturday night.

Please note that there are not any water or power hookups. You will need to bring your own if you require it. You can camp in a tent, vehicle, camper etc. Porta potties will be available for use the entire weekend.

Grills and bonfires are allowed. You must bring your own firewood.

Please respect the grounds and leave your site the way you found it.

Sunday 10AM

Test & Tune Guidelines

Test & Tune is open to all vehicle types.

120' x 120' Concrete Pit

DRIVERS/PASSENGERS:

• Must be 18 years old or older. Minor waiver is available but must be submitted for approval prior to the event. Minor waiver is available at: https://603diesels.com/pages/events and needs to be submitted for approval to 603diesels@gmail.com at least one week prior to the event.
• Up to one passenger. Must be 18 years old or over
• Seatbelts must be worn by all occupants in the vehicle
• All Drivers must attend drivers meeting

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• Helmet required
• Seat belt required
• Closed toe shoes
• Battery must be secured
• Fireworks not permitted 
• Burnout shall not begin until instructed by event official 
• No standing burnouts, vehicle shall maintain movement
• Driver must stop immediately if instructed by event staff
• Drivers cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol

VEHICLE INSPECTION:

• Front door handles must be visible and operational
• No fluid leaks are permitted, and any leaks other than water will result in a disqualification
• Functional seat belt (s)
• Must have at least one functioning headlight and tailight 
• The fuel tank must be securely mounted
• Complete firewall fortification is required with no exposed holes leading to the driver cabin
• No externally mounted Nitrous bottles
• There is no restriction on fuel type
• Front brakes must be operational. Rear brakes are not required
• 603 Diesels and/or Maineiac offroad reserves the right to refuse admittance to any vehicle that they feel is unsafe, for any reason.

$3000 IN PAYOUTS

CLASSES:

• STREET CLASS
• PRO CLASS

BURNOUT COMPETITION GUIDELINES

DRIVERS/PASSENGERS:

• Must be 18 years old or older. Minor waiver is available but must be submitted for approval prior to the event. Minor waiver is available at: https://603diesels.com/pages/events and needs to be submitted for approval to 603diesels@gmail.com at least one week prior to the event.
• Up to one passenger. Must be 18 years old or over
• Seatbelts must be worn by all occupants in the vehicle
• All Drivers must attend drivers meeting

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• Helmet required
• Seat belt required
• Closed toe shoes
• Battery must be secured
• Fireworks not permitted 
• Burnout shall not begin until instructed by event official 
• No standing burnouts, vehicle shall maintain movement
• Driver must stop immediately if instructed by event staff
• Drivers cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol

VEHICLE INSPECTION:

• Front door handles must be visible and operational
• No fluid leaks are permitted, and any leaks other than water will result in a disqualification
• Functional seat belt (s)
• Must have at least one functioning headlight and tailight 
• The fuel tank must be securely mounted
• Complete firewall fortification is required with no exposed holes leading to the driver cabin
• No externally mounted Nitrous bottles
• There is no restriction on fuel type
• Front brakes must be operational. Rear brakes are not required
• 603 Diesels and/or Maineiac offroad reserves the right to refuse admittance to any vehicle that they feel is unsafe, for any reason.

JUDGING GUIDELINES:

Judging will be based upon- Instant smoke, constant smoke, volume of smoke, driving skill, creativity and use of the entire skid pad. Hitting a barrier automatically disqualifies you from the competition.

Judging is complete by assessing criteria of skill on a points system out of 100 points. Judges will allocate points for the following:

Instant Smoke - up to 10 points (The start of your run is just as important as the finish. Vehicles that do not produce smoke immediately are allocated less points)

Constant Smoke - up to 10 points (The vehicle must smoke its tires from the very start to the finish without interruption.)

Volume of Smoke - up to 10 points

Creativity of the Burnout - up to 20 points (This can be creativity of vehicle appearance, add on accessories or speciality items such as colored smoke tires)

Driving Skills - up to 50 points (The driver must produce all of the above and demonstrate skill, control and creativity during their burnout.)

BURNOUT TIME:

The minimum burnout time will be 60 seconds. Any burnout less than 60 seconds will be judged as a “did not finish” (DNF). A deduction of 10 points for each 5 seconds under a burnout time of 60 seconds will also apply (to a maxim time deduction of 40 points)

POINT DEDUCTIONS:

Judges will deduct points for the following:

• Reversing - minus up to 10 points
• Stopping or Stalling - minus up to 10 points
• Spilling Fluids - minus up to 10 points
• Fire - minus up to 10 points
• Failure to utilize full pit - minus up to 10 points
• Contact with a barrier - minus 10 points
• Failure to drive off the pad - minus 10 points
• Burnout had to have a Courtesy Restart - minus 10 points
• Rear tires still inflated after burnout is complete - minus 5 points per tire

Courtesy Restart is allowed once per vehicle if the vehicle did not complete a minimum of a 30 second burnout.

Show & Shine is open to Cars, Trucks, Bikes, SxS's, Mega Trucks and everything in between.

SHOW & SHINE CATEGORIES

• BEST DIESEL TRUCK
• BEST GAS TRUCK
• BEST DUALLY
• BEST JEEP
• BEST CAR
• BEST SxS
• BEST MEGA TRUCK
• BIGGEST SH*T BOX
• MOST REDNECK
• MOST PATRIOTIC
• MOST DIRTY
• MOST ORIGINAL
• BEST LOWERED
• BEST LIFTED
• BEST OFF ROAD
• BEST FEMALE RIDE
• BEST WORK TRUCK
• KIDS CHOICE
• BEST CLASSIC
• BEST LIGHTING/GLOW
• TALLEST TRUCK 
• BEST WORK IN PROGRESS 
• 603 DIESELS CHOICE
• MAINE-IAC OFFROAD CHOICE

DIRT DRAG CLASSES

• Gas Trucks
• Diesel Trucks
• Jeeps
• Cars
• SxS
• Run What Ya Brung (Anything else with a motor)

DIRT DRAG SAFETY/GUIDELINES

• Jumping the starting line will cause a loss for that race.
• Crossing any lane lines will cause a loss for that race.
• All riders must attend the Rider's Meeting before races can begin.
• Referee's decision is final.
• D.O.T. approved helmet and eye protection required.
• Closed toe shoes are required
• Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver filled out. Minor waivers are available at 603Diesels.com
• No Passengers
• No ATV’s
• No one under the age of 16 will be allowed to compete on ATV's and motorcycles over 400cc.
• No alcohol is permitted. 
• 4x4 ATVs can run 2x4 classes only in 2x4.
• Class jumping is allowed as long as you are undersized, not oversized.
• No chains, studs, paddles or spikes allowed in/on tires.

coming soon!

COMING SOON

GOLF CARTS, 4 WHEELERS, ATV'S AND SXS’S ARE PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS.

Dirt Bikes, Pit Bikes and Trikes ARE NOT allowed.

TUG OF WAR RULES/GUIDELINES

The vehicles are opposing each other on the dirt track with a 30 feet strap hooked to the rear of each truck with the center of the strap centered on the track. The winner is the competitor who pulls the other 15 feet across the line or the farthest in 30 seconds. The best of three (3) is the winner. The winner stays in the winner's bracket and the loser goes to the loser's bracket. Each truck and driver should have at least two (2) pulls.

• Drivers must furnish their own hitch. Hitch must be stationary and no higher than 32” from the ground (vertical or horizontal). Hitches may be moved up or down, in or out but never on a false start. Hitches may NOT float. No bumper mounted hitches.
• Drivers are urged to wear a seatbelt and a motor sport type helmet when hooked.
• Up to (1) one passenger is allowed in the vehicle

The concert is free and is open to everyone. It will take place during The After Party around 8/9PM

Grab the smores supplies, a chair and your favorite drink! Enjoy a night around the bonfire!

The Bikini Contest is open to anyone 18+. It will take place during The After Party around 8/9PM

Awards:

• Miss Prove It In the Pit 2024
• Most Patriotic
• Most Creative

Looking to attend this event as a vendor or be an event sponsor? Please email 603Diesels@gmail.com for the most up to date information!

• Family Friendly area during the Dirt Drags, Sled Pulls and Burnout Competition
• FREE Kids Zone with pedal bikes, hot wheels, rc cars and power wheels
• Kids trike and power wheels race Saturday Evening around 530PM (We supply the trikes/power wheels or bring your own. Make sure you bring a helmet!)