Sandusky County Fair OHIO - $1200 to win all classes 8/27/15

[CrownVICtor]

The Sandusky County Fair Demolition Derby will be held on Thursday, August 27th, 2015 in Fremont, OHIO at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds. Event starts at 7:00 p.m. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Report to the infield for inspection.

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE!! DRIVER + 1 GET IN FREE WITH EACH PARTICIPATING CAR.
$15 for all other to get into the PITS.
Grandstand seating also available.

Ticket information can be found at sanduskycountyfair.com/wordpress/

There will be 4 classes this year:

80's and Newer - No Protector Class
1st - $1,200
2nd - $350
3rd - $50

Fullsize Truck
1st - $1,200
2nd - $350
3rd - $50

Compact Car
1st - $1,200
2nd - $350
3rd - $50

Power Wheels:
1st - Trophy
2nd - Trophy
Participant medals to all.
 
Rules are posted below.

The address is:
712 North Street
Fremont, OHIO 43420

Contact information
419 681 6121

[CrownVICtor]

SANDUSKY COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS FOR 2015
FULL SIZE TRUCK

General: All entrants must be 16 years or older. Any entrant under 18 must have notarized release signed by parent or guardian. The Sandusky County Fair or any of its members will not be held responsible for injuries or damage of cars, entrant, mechanic, or car owners.
Any protest must be done 10 minutes prior to 1st heat. A protest fee of $150.00 must be made.
All winning trucks may be re-inspected after feature to confirm car is legal. If you are caught cheating you will forfeit any entry fee, money won, or trophy. Derby official decision is final.
Drivers must wear a crash helmet with shield or eye protection (full face helmet is recommended), long pants, long sleeve shirt & seat belt are required. Driver will not extend any part of his/her body outside of the truck at anytime while heat is running.
Drivers DOOR & PASSENGER door must be painted white.
All trucks must have brakes before inspection.

BODY & FRAME REGULATIONS:
• FULLSIZE TRUCKS: ½ and ¾ ton trucks, suburbans, Blazers & Broncos and other similar vehicles are allowed. 1-ton trucks, vans and SUVs will NOT be permitted.
• All 4-wheel drive models can only have one functioning drive axle. Only one driveshaft can be installed.
• BODY & FRAME MUST BE FACTORY STOCK HEIGHT. No body or suspension lifts are permitted.
• Frames must be stock. No reinforcing anywhere, for any reason. Rust holes may be patched with similar thickness & like material. No extra plating in anyway.
• ANY OEM STYLE FACTORY BUMPER ON FRONT & REAR. BUMPERS MAY BE SEAM WELDED
• NO LOADED BUMPERS. Ends must be cut off the FRONT & REAR bumpers for easy inspection. NO LOADED BUMPERS.
• MANUFACTURED or AFTER MARKET BUMPERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
• Bumper brackets or bumper shocks may not extend further than 4-in. past core support mount or longer than 10-in. anything past must be cut off.
• Front suspension MAY be solid. Upper A-Arms can be bolted OR chained OR welded (only one). If welded, must use a MAXIMUM 2”x 2”x1/4” plate on front and rear of A-arm. No welding of lower A-arms. IF YOU ABUSE THIS RULE, YOU WILL CUT A-ARMS completely LOOSE.
• Rear suspension may NOT be solid. Must have bounce. Solid shocks or welding rearend to frame is not permitted.
• ANY/ALL trailer hitches must be removed completely.
• Doors may be welded, chained or wired. All glass & chrome must be removed.
• Body and bed mounts may be replaced. Beds may be welded or bolted to rear of cab. Bed must be mounted in factory locations with 5/8” max. bolts and 4”x4” plate. No additional mounts, bolts or welding. Tailgate may be welded to bed only, may not be welded to frame or bumper.
• Bedsides may not be rolled, wedged, tucked, smashed or flattened in any way.
• Hoods must be in place & operable. Must have 12”x12” hole cut in center.
• Driver’s compartment may have a 4 point cage. 1 bar behind seat, 1 bar across dash & connecting bars along driver and passenger sides. May also have a bar behind driver to protect the head and upper body.
• Any tire and wheel may be used (with the exception of deep lug tractor tires and bead-lock wheels for safety reasons). No studded tires or split rims. Wheel weights must be removed BEFORE inspection. Valve stem protectors may be used.
• Core support may have a 3” x 3” angle across the very TOP of the core support. One kicker (bar/pipe/angle) on each side may connect the angle iron on the core support to the firewall. The kickers may be no larger than 3” in diameter and may NOT extend past or through the firewall or connect to the cage. A 4”x4” plate must be used to attach the kickers to the firewall to prevent them from piercing the sheet metal and endangering the driver.

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN REGULATIONS:
• Any engine may be used. Engine swapping is permitted GM to Ford, Ford to Chry. Etc.
• Battery must be moved to driver compartment & securely fastened & covered BEFORE inspection.
• Stock gas tank must be removed. Fuel cell must be mounted in bed of truck, in the center of bed, directly against the back of the cab. Must be securely fastened & covered. Fuel Cell must be no larger than 5 gal. Electric fuel pump may be used but must have an on & off switch clearly marked in cab. NO PLASTIC TANKS.
• Gas tank protector is highly recommended. Protector may attach to frame but may NOT extend any further than 24” from front of bed.
• Radiator must be factory style radiator & remain in factory position, NO ANTIFREEZE.
• Transmission cooler is permitted cooler & lines must be covered for driver protection.
• All trucks must have working brakes.

FIX-IT-PLATES:
• Fix-it-plates will be allowed on pre-ran vehicles only. Must have visible and significant damage. (A small dimple or bubble does NOT warrant a fix-it-plate. This is for significant damage only).
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/4”.
• May be welded on 3-sides only.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size or thickness will be cut off COMPLETELY to run. If you abuse this rule, you will lose it.

ANY QUESTIONS CALL BILL MARETT @ 419-681-6121 : TOM MOEHLE @ 419-668-0630 OR 419-744-4753 : RICH MARETT @ 419-668-1231 OR 419 744-7061

[CrownVICtor]

SANDUSKY COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS FOR 2015
COMPACT CAR

General: All entrants must be 16 years or older. Any entrant under 18 must have notarized release signed by parent or guardian . The Sandusky County Agricultural Society, or any of its members will not be held responsible for injuries or damage of cars, entrant, mechanic, or car owners.
Any protest must be done 10 minutes prior to 1st heat. A protest fee of $150.00 must be made.
All winning cars may be re-inspected after feature to confirm car is legal. If you are caught cheating you will forfeit any entry fee, money won, or trophy. Derby official decision is final.
Drivers must wear a crash helmet with shield or eye protection (full face helmet is recommended), long pants, long sleeve shirt & seat belt are required. Driver will not extend any part of his/her body outside of car at anytime while heat is running.
Drivers DOOR & PASSENGER door must be painted white.
All cars must have brakes before inspection.

COMPACT CLASS: Any car up to 104.5" WHEEL BASE. 4 CYLINDER ENGINE ONLY.

ENGINE:
• Mounts may be chained or welded. Engine swapping is allowed, GM to Ford, Ford to Chrysler etc. Headers to exit straight up through hood.

GAS TANK:
• All factory gas tanks must be removed and replaced with a METAL fuel cell, boat tank, etc and located in the back seat area. PLASTIC FUEL TANKS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Maximum 5-gallons.
• Fuel tanks must be securely fastened & covered before inspection. All tanks must be vented outside of vehicle.
• Electric fuel pump may be used. Must have on & off switch clearly marked on dash.
• Gas tank protectors may be used. Must be NO WIDER THAN 24” & 2" OFF FROM REAR PANEL NO KICKERS IN ANY DIRECTION. 3" maximum dimension & l /4” maximum thickness of material.

ELECTRICAL & BATTERY:
• One battery of any size may be used. Must be securely fastened & covered in drivers compartment before inspection . Solenoid, modules, regulator, etc. May be moved but must remain under hood and in front of firewall.

DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:
• May have a 4 point cage around driver’s compartment for safety. Maximum material dimension is 3-in. bar, square tube, channel, etc. One bar may be located behind the driver’s seat, across dash, and two connecting bars along driver and passenger doors.
• The bar behind the seat can sit no further back than 6-in. past the front door post.
• A roll over bar is permitted. May NOT be attached to frame or floor.
• The cage bars may be attached to the sheet metal only with a maximum 12”x12”x1/4” plate. Cage may NOT be attached to frame or floor. If the cage bars are not welded securely, they must be removed in order to participate. This is a safety concern.

TRANSMISSION:
• Trans cooler may be used, must have some type of shield protecting driver in case of cooler rupture. All cooler line must be covered.

TIRES/WHEELS:
• Any wheel or tire may be used (with the exception of deep lug tractor tires and beadlock wheels for safety reasons). No wheel weights, no studded tires. Valve stem protectors may be used.

FRAME:
• MUST BE STOCK, No plating frame for any reason inside or outside. No welding frame seams anywhere for any reason.
• Body mounts must remain in place or replace with like material, (NO STEEL SPACERS). Body bolts may be changed but no larger than 5/8 bolt with 3"x3" washer.
• Notching or pre-bending frame is allowed. Strap or chain may be used from hump to hump but cannot go around axle. If frame is pre-bent or notched NO adding metal or welding permitted @ bend point.

SUSPENSION:
• Front suspension may be solid. If welded, a maximum 2”x2”x1/4” plate is allowed on front and rear of upper A-arms. Bottom A-arms may NOT be welded in any way.
• Rear suspension may NOT be solid. Must have bounce. Coil springs cannot be welded solid. Coil spring swap is permitted. NO leaf spring conversions.

BUMPERS:
• NO LOADED BUMPERS. ANY YEAR FACTORY BUMPER. Seam welding is permitted. Manufactured or aftermarket bumpers are NOT permitted. Ends must be cut off FRONT & REAR bumpers, NO rolling ends.
• Bumper may be welded to plate & plate welded to frame. NO EXTRA PLATE OR BRACING.
• Bumper brackets or bumper shocks may not extend further than 4-in. past core support mount or be longer than 10-in. Anything past or longer must be cut off/out.
• If front frame is cut short, or bumper shocks located inside frame, a 1" inspection hole in frame must be provided at the end of the bumper shock.

BODY:
• No inner body seam welding for any reason.
• Doors may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (6) locations per door. If welded, plates to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Only the driver’s door may be fully welded/reinforced, may not extend more than 3-in. past driver’s door seams.
• Trunk may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (10) locations. If welded, plates are to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Trunk must be located in original position. No V-ing, tucking, folding or wedging of the trunk deck or quarter-panels. Quarter panels must remain at stock height. An 8”x8” inspection hole must be cut in the trunk deck. BODY CANNOT BE WELDED TO BUMPER.
• Hoods may be chained, wired or bolted in 6 places, must be opened for inspection. 2 front hood pins may go through core support & frame. 5/8” rod MAX.
• A single front and rear window bar is permitted, Rear bar must be attached to speaker deck (in-between rear wheels). Rear speaker deck must remain in stock position or be removed completely.
• Minimum rear bumper height is 16” from bottom of bumper to ground.

RADIATOR:
• Must be stock automotive type radiator & remain in original position NO ANTIFREEZE.

FIX-IT-PLATES:
• Fix-it-plates will be allowed on pre-ran cars only. Must have visible and significant damage. (A small dimple or bubble does NOT warrant a fix-it-plate. This is for significant damage only).
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/8”. May only be welded on 3-sides.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size, thickness or welded pre-maturely will be cut off COMPLETELY to run. If you abuse this rule, you lose it.

ANY QUESTIONS CALL BILL MARETT @ 419-681-6121 : TOM MOEHLE @ 419- 668-0630 OR 419-744-4753 : RICH MARETT @ 419 668-1231 OR 419-744-7061
 

[CrownVICtor]

SANDUSKY COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS
80S & NEWER NO PROTECTORS

General: All entrants must be 16 years or older. Any entrant under 18 must have a notarized release signed by parent or legal guardian. The Sandusky County Agricultural Society or any of its members will not be held responsible for any injuries or damage of cars, participants, mechanics, or car owners.
Any protest must be done 10 minutes prior to 1st heat. A protest fee of $150.00 must be made.
All winning cars may be re-inspected after heat or feature to confirm car is legal. If you are caught cheating you will forfeit any entry fee, prize money, or trophy. Derby officials’ decision is final.
Drivers must wear a crash helmet with shield or eye protection [full face helmet is recommended] long sleeve shirt & long pants. Seat belts are required in all vehicles.
Driver will not extend any part of his/her body outside of car at anytime while heat is running.
Driver & front passenger side doors must be painted white.
All cars must have brakes before inspection.

ENGINE:
• Full engine cradles, distributor protectors, header protectors, carburetor protectors, front/mid engine plates, etc are NOT permitted.
• A lower engine cradle is permitted for mounting purposes only. May not reinforce or strengthen the car in any way.
• Engine swaps are permitted (Ford to GM, GM to Chrysler, etc). Engines must be mounted to the factory K-member/cradle only. Aftermarket engine mounts WILL be permitted.
• Stacks/Headers will be permitted. You may bypass electrical components with mechanical.
• May weld, wire, bolt or chain the engine mounts to the K-member only. Chains may not be attached to frame rails.

TRANSMISSON:
• Aftermarket shifters WILL be allowed. Slider shafts, telescoping driveshafts are NOT allowed.
• Transmission protectors, transmission braces, aftermarket bellhousings and tailshafts are NOT permitted.
• Maximum 2”x 2” transmission cross member. Mounting bracket can be welded to frame, not to exceed 5-in. in length.

FRAME & SUSPENSION:
• MUST BE 100% STOCK. Tilting, cold bending, reshaping of any frame is NOT permitted.
• 2003 and newer fords are permitted, but must have factory front suspension, cradle and steering.
• Front suspension may be solid. If welded, a maximum 2”x2”x1/4” plate is allowed on front and rear of upper A-arms. Bottom A-arms may NOT be welded in any way.
• Must run original front suspension components. No aftermarket or reinforced ball joints or spindles.
• You may cut/notch/dimple the rear frame rails to help roll. Notched areas may NOT be re-welded.
• Frames may NOT be shortened, front or rear.
• Rear suspension may NOT be solid. No all-thread shocks. Must have bounce.
• Hump plates are NOT permitted. A chain may be attached between the humps to prevent rear frame rails from hitting tires.
• Rear bumper & frame height must be at least 15-in.
• Front sway bars may only be attached using the factory brackets/mounts. No welding permitted.

REAR-END:
• Any factory 5-lug automotive/passenger car rear-end housing is permitted.
• Rear-end braces, and housing reinforcement is NOT permitted. Spider gears may be welded.

BODY:
• MUST REMAIN STOCK. The quarter panels may be pinged/creased.
• Body bolts may be replaced with maximum ½” bolts and 3-in. washer on top of body.
• Factory rubber body mounts or hockey pucks must be used. Must have a 1-in. gap between body and frame. Steel spacers are NOT permitted.
• Doors may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (6) locations per door. If welded, plates to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Only the driver’s door may be fully welded/reinforced, may not extend more than 3-in. past driver’s door seams.
• Trunk may be bolted, chained, wired or welded in (10) locations. If welded, plates are to be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4”. Trunk must be located in original position. No V-ing, tucking, folding or wedging of the trunk deck or quarter-panels. Quarter panels must remain at stock height. An 8”x8” inspection hole must be cut in the trunk deck.
• The hood must be wired, chained or bolted. May be secured in six [6] locations. Two locations may go through the core support mount to the frame. Maximum 5/8” all thread and 3-in. washer. No other metal may be added or welded onto, inside or across the core support.
• No inner body seam welding for any reason.
• Must have a front window bar, chain, wire to prevent hood from entering driver’s compartment. Can only be attached to top of fire wall and roof. Maximum 2”x2” material.
• May have a rear window bar, chain, or wire. May only be attached to roof and speaker deck. Maximum 2”x2” material.
• Large holes in the fire wall should be covered.

DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:
• May have a 4 point cage around driver’s compartment for safety. Maximum material dimension is 3-in. bar, square tube, channel, etc. One bar may be located behind the driver’s seat, across dash, and two connecting bars along driver and passenger doors.
• The bar behind the seat can sit no further back than 6-in. past the front door post.
• A roll over bar is permitted. May NOT be attached to frame or floor.
• The cage bars may be attached to the sheet metal only with a maximum 12”x12”x1/4” plate. Cage may NOT be attached to frame. If the cage bars are not welded securely, they must be removed in order to participate. This is a safety concern.
• A gas tank “HOLDER” is permitted. Holders may be attached to the floor OR cage. If attached to the cage, the holder may be up to 24-in. wide and must be 5-in. away from ALL sheet metal on ALL car. This rule will be strictly enforced. IF LESS THAN 5-IN. GAP, THE HOLDER MUST BE REMOVED TO RUN. This rule is to protect the fuel tank, not to prevent the rear of the car from rolling.

GAS TANK:
• PLASTIC TANKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• All stock gas tanks MUST be removed from car.
• A metal gas can, boat tank, propane tank, fuel cell, etc may be used. Must be located in the back seat area. All gas tanks must be vented to outside of vehicle. Electric fuel pump may be used, must have on & off switch clearly marked on the dash.
• ALL FUEL TANKS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED AND COVERED BEFORE INSPECTION.

TIRES/WHEELS:
• Any air filled tire permitted. Solid or foam filled tires will NOT be permitted. Wheel weights must be removed before inspection.
• No deep lug tractor treads, due to safety concerns.
• Stock automotive wheels only. Full wheel centers, wheel protectors, bead protectors, bead locks are NOT permitted.

ELECTRICAL & BATTERY:
• One (1) automotive type battery may be used.
• Must be securely fastened & covered BEFORE inspection.
• Battery may be relocated into the driver’s compartment. All other electrical parts must remain under hood, in front of firewall.

BUMPER:
• Any 1980’s and newer factory bumper may be used on front & rear. Front & rear bumpers may be welded or bolted. If welded, it must be performed in one of the following two methods.
Option 1: Bumper may be welded directly to frame. A 6”x6”x1/4” plate may be used between bumper and frame, to attach bumper. NO bumper shocks/brackets may be used in this method.
Option 2: Bumper may be welded to bumper shock that is factory to the car. Bumper shock may be welded to prevent separating. Bumper shock must be located in the factory position.
• Must be able to see into the end of the bumper or end of bumper must be cut off.
• NO other welding or modifications of bumper or bumper shocks will be permitted.
• DO NOT PUSH THIS RULE, UNLESS YOU WANT TO RUN WITHOUT BUMPERS!

FIX-IT-PLATES:
• Fix-it-plates will be allowed on pre-ran cars only. Must have visible and significant damage. (A small dimple or bubble does NOT warrant a fix-it-plate. This is for significant damage only).
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/8”.
• May be welded on 3-sides only.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size or thickness will be cut off COMPLETELY to run. If you abuse this rule, you lose it.

ALL ENTRIES WILL HAVE 1 CHANCE FOR REINSPECTION IF YOU DO NOT PASS INSPECTION 2ND TIME YOU WILL BE PLACED INTO THE WELD CLASS OR WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTRY & NO REFUND!!!!!!!!

ANY QUESTIONS CALL: BILL MARETT @ 419-681-6121 : TOM MOEHLE @419 744-4753 : RICH MARETT @419 744-7061

[thirteen]

R u going to have compact trucks?

[CrownVICtor]

No. Compact trucks.

[CrownVICtor]

bump

[ortolani27]

Why wouldn't you have an Erie County rules class at this fair?

[CrownVICtor]

Main Reason: Limited Budget.

Fairboard will increase the budget once the car count begins to recover. Seeing how Erie County is 2 weeks before and Huron County is 5 days before this derby, the likelihood of a the good car count is low. Most cars will be used up, and there isn't enough time between shows to make repairs.

Erie pays $4k and Huron pays $2k, which trumps $1,200. The fairboard does want to see this class, but the weld class has been the lowest class for the past couple years. This will be re-evaluated for 2016.

[furyous44]

ROLL CALL: Anyone planning on running this show?

[impsf]

Apr 27, 2015 14:40:46 GMT -5 CrownVICtor said:

Main Reason: Limited Budget.

Fairboard will increase the budget once the car count begins to recover. Seeing how Erie County is 2 weeks before and Huron County is 5 days before this derby, the likelihood of a the good car count is low. Most cars will be used up, and there isn't enough time between shows to make repairs.

Erie pays $4k and Huron pays $2k, which trumps $1,200. The fairboard does want to see this class, but the weld class has been the lowest class for the past couple years. This will be re-evaluated for 2016.

If you do not increase the payout the car counts will never recover

[furyous44]

Yeah, it's a shame that this fair that once got over 100 vehicles on 2 different nights of fair week, now struggles to get 10 vehicles on 1 night...

[drown8x]

Any one bringing any trucks to run ?

[thirteen]

How was the turn out

[lorco28]

Yah, how about some results.