Over the years there has been plenty of shows featuring the crazy shenanigans of rednecks and hillbillies. From the Beverly Hillbillies to Duck Dynasty, these are families that gave us a feel for the life of a redneck.
Family, food, dirt and of course homemade racing contraptions were all part of the fun. Below are some of the most common redneck motorsports that millions of self-proclaimed rednecks enjoy. Whether you just want to watch them in action – or plan your own event, we are pretty sure fun and laughs will be had at the craziness.
Mud Bogging
Massive trucks with abnormally large tires plowing through mud pits deeper than your swimming pool are what make up mud bog racing. The roar of engines competes with the crowd’s cheers as these beasts battle nature itself. We can only image that the winners have the unique prize of dirtiest truck when it is over.
Tractor and Truck Pulling
It’s man and machine versus raw physics. Souped-up tractors, some pushing 10,000 horsepower, drag impossibly heavy sleds down a track. The further they go, the harder it gets – until only the mightiest remain. This is a motorsport not just popular in the USA, but Australia and Brazil also have interest!
Combine Demo Derby
Remember smashing your Matchbox cars as a kid? This is that, but life-sized and with you behind the wheel of a combine harvester . Last harvester running wins in this metal-crunching, adrenaline-pumping battle royale.
Figure 8 Racing
Imagine a racetrack shaped like an “8” where crossing the intersection becomes a game of high-speed chicken. It’s not just about being fast; it’s about timing, guts, and a little bit of crazy. Unlike standard loop tracks, the crazy 8 race is a death-defying act that takes speed and skill to cross through the oncoming cars.
Lawn Mower Racing
Your suburban ride-on gets a mad scientist makeover. These grass-cutting speed demons can hit 60 mph, turning your weekend chore into an epic showdown.
Monster Truck Rallies
Trucks the size of houses crushing cars like soda cans, catching big air off jumps, and doing stunts that defy gravity. It’s a fantasy come to life for kids of all ages. The sound of these trucks racing down that track – smashing any thing in its way is like sweet music to the ears. Back in the day, Robosaurus would even come along and grip the remnants in its clutches – further demolishing what was left of these cars.
Swamp Buggy Racing
Imagine if Mad Max was set in the Everglades. These Frankenstein vehicles – part boat, part dragster – blast through water and mud in a race that’s part speed, part survival. This sport has actually been around for 75 years according to swampbuggy.com.
Bar Stool Racing
For the beer lover, there is a race that will make you feel right at home. Bar stool racing is a thing and takes your favorite sitting spot and attaches it to an engine. There is even a bar stool racer plan book to help you make your first one. But remember, no drinking and driving with this bar stool!
Bathtub Racing
Who needs a fancy boat when you can race a bathtub? These makeshift vessels, cobbled together from whatever floats, turn docile lakes into chaotic waterways.
School Bus Racing
Yellow busses aren’t just for kids anymore. These gentle giants are stripped down, souped up, and sent careening around a track in a display of improbable speed and agility. From racing each other to beating times and doing wheelies – kids will see a school bus in a whole new way.
Barbie Jeep Racing
What happens when grown men grab their Barbie power wheels and attempt a downhill race? As you would except – lots of thrills, spills, and laughs happen. This fun motorsport makes for a fun time for kids of all ages. The Barbie Jeep Racing Facebook page features some of the shenanigans and videos for you to enjoy.
Motorcycle Chariot Racing
Rednecks don’t miss an opportunity to create something fun with two-wheeled vehicles either. Motorcycle chariot racing dates back to 1922 and the modern day version features two motorcycles with no riders being steered with reins by a single charioteer.
The Strangest Promotional Vehicles That Make Heads Turn
Creativity knows no limits as proven by these strange looking promotional cars. Each one is so unique and definitely helps with branding!
Weird Food Trucks That Actually Worked
Food trucks have become quite the rage across the United States. Whether you are crazing tacos, beer, or sweets – there is a food truck for it. But these weird food truck designs top our list when it comes to “being seen” in a crowded marketplace.