PBRC CLOVERLEAF BARRELS – RULES & SETUP

04/07/2004

CLOVERLEAF BARRELS

CLOVERLEAF BARREL RACE

This is a timed event. Rider will cross timer line, make a 360 degree turn around the first barrel, go across arena, make a 360 degree turn around the second barrel, then make a 360 degree turn around the third barrel and return between first and second barrels, crossing timer line. This is known as a cloverleaf barrel pattern. Rider may run either right or left pattern.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

1. Three (3) 55-gallon standard oil drums placed in a triangle formation ninety (90) feet

apart for a cloverleaf pattern. First and second barrels are sixty (60) feet from timer line.

Measurements should be taken from the center of barrels. Barrels must be a minimum

of fifteen (15) feet from any arena fence.

2. Barrels must have barrel protectors.

PENALTIES

A five (5) second penalty will be added to the rider’s time for knocking over a barrel.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

1. Breaking the pattern.

2. Failure to complete the race.

OFFICIALS

As many judges as needed to observe pattern and set up any barrels in the proper place when knocked over.