Trailer Races | West Liberty, Iowa

Trailer Races start at 3pm Sharp!
Get here early to get your seats!
Rules!
Muscatine County Fair – Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Trailer Races – Safety Rules
*All drivers must wear a helmet with eye protection and a seat belt. Shoulder harnesses are required, and a 5-point harness suggested. Neck brace suggested but not required. It is mandatory that drivers wear long sleeves and gloves while in vehicle. Also pit crew must wear shirt, shoes and pants while in the pits.
*Drivers only allowed in vehicle – no passengers – no exceptions.
*If you remove your seat belt or helmet or leave your vehicle for any reason during the race (Exception if your vehicle is on fire or you are authorized by the official.) IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION WILL RESULT!
*It is highly recommended that the driver’s door have support for the driver’s protection. Reinforcement materials cannot extend more than 2 inches beyond the outer limits of the upright door posts. We suggest using foam padding on the inside of the driver’s door. ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKING OF ALCOHLIC BEVERAGES!!!
Trailer Race Purse
1st Place- $1,000
2nd Place- $500
Hard Charger Award- $300
People’s Choice Award- $300
RULES FOR TRAILER RACES
Please review safety rules before entering the grounds.
1. 4 Wheel tow vehicles only/full-size passenger ok, full-size pick-ups and passenger vans only. Half-ton chassis or larger. No step vans. (No dual wheels allowed. No mid-size cars or small pick-ups.)
2. 2-wheel trailers, 1 axle only, must have cargo such as boats (no motors or fuel tanks allowed on boats), appliances, camper trailers or outhouses. No junk or loose things in campers.
3. Trailer cargo cannot contain small items such as gravel, cans, liquid of any kind, etc. No porcelain or glass (sinks, stools or bathtubs) allowed.
4. The judges will have the option to approve or disapprove any equipment.
5. Tail lights, headlights, windshields, and all outside mirrors are to be removed. The inside rear view
mirror is allowed. Since no windshields are allowed, you must have a windshield guard in place of the entire windshield. Heavy-duty wire with bracing.
6. No pintel or clevis hitches allowed. Factory 2” ball Hitch only. No larger than 1/4 of an