Another problem for NHRA

[Jeff Teuton]

Anybody going, the section of DOT regulation manual that will help you if your rig is titled personally is 390 (f) (3). That is an exemption from DOT for personally owned vehicles towing race cars (as well as boats, horse trailers etc) Also all states have no weight for motor homes. The fact that you might (good luck) winning money is covered in 390(f)(3) and it is allowed. If your rig is titled in a company name (ABC Inc or John Doe Racing), you could have trouble. Dot weight regulations start at 10000 lbs so a pickup with a trailer is under that. If your license weight covers your truck and trailer weight, you are probably ok. This is really a crappy deal. If the officer asks if you are racing for money, your answer is any hobby money I win is claimd on a 1099 from the racing organization or facility and you do not claim any expenses for racing on your federal tax return. You are not required to have your federal tax return in your possession. Keep in mind, most enforcement officers do not have a clue what they are enforcing. They have these questions to trip you up. If you are driving someone eles's rig, and you are asked if you get paid for that, your answer is no. Last time I helped someone in N. Caroline, I wrote the Governor about this crap, and you know, it went away. Who is the Governor of Minnesota anyway. I am a good letter writer.