Who is Alternative Distribution?

• Alternative Distribution was formed by Mark Peterson in 2006
• Mark, a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker, has 29 years of experience in product design and manufacturing.
• After racing Off Road Buggies in Midwest, Mark saw the need for a more robust automatic tear off system.

How is the Mud Muncher manufactured?

• Alternative Distribution uses Precision CNC Machine Tools (Haas VMC and Lathes, Fanuc Wire EDM and CNC Bridgeport Mills) to manufacture the components to tight tolerances.
• The Mud Muncher is 100% machined and assembled in the USA.

• NO: The system that fails Carl race after race on national TV is called a Mud Eater. 

Why is the Mud Muncher so much more reliable?

• The Mud Muncher is built from only the finest components available, like 6061-T6 Aluminum Billet and industrial electrical components.
• The Mud Muncher is 100% rebuildable and made to last.
• The Mud Muncher is available with 2 different film speeds and 2 different film guide sizes to fit most every application.

• A high torque motor on steroids is integrated with a roll of clear tear off film is advanced by simple pushing a button. Quickly clearing your vision and making victory possible.

• Almost Any; we offer two different size film guiding lens to accommodate your needs.
• Contact us via email and will send you a film guide template to check if the Mud Muncher will fit on your helmet shield. (we offer two sizes 14.750" long x 3" tall and 13.750" long x 3" tall)
• Example: Will not fit on Bell Star Infusion, Must use small format on Simpson Stingray and Devil Ray.

• Yes; the Mud Muncher motor will need DC power from the race car electrical system. 

• 12 to 16 volts DC @ 0.4 amps draw.

• No; The two units are integrated together with zero possibility for infiltration.

• Yes; you can install on any color you desire.

• No; the film must be 2-1/8” wide with a maximum outside diameter of 1-5/16”

• Never again will you have to take your hands of the steering wheel or let off the throttle while waiting for a clear view.

• Yes; the easiest way is to purchase additional quick release pins and Velcro for fast change over.

• Remove the drive motor assembly and set aside.  Simple submerse the shield and Mud Muncher film guide in a bucket of water and clean with a soft brush. Dry off before re-assembly

• Yes; we offer optional motor configurations. (See the Products page on this website) 

• Yes; the switch is mount with a standard cable tie.

• No; Most goggles are too small to accommodate the large viewing area the Mud muncher offers.

• Yes; as durable as the Mud Muncher is constructed it is still possible to damage it when doing battle on the race track.  As we built this unit in the good old USA all parts are of top quality and in-stock. (See the Products page on this website) 

• Contact: Mark@motorizedtearoff.com