2024 "Obsession with Destruction" demolition derby, WI.

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 Obsession with Destruction demolition derby

Location: the Central Wisconsin State Fair - Marshfield,WI.

Date: Sunday , August 25th,2024

Start Time: 2 pm sharp

Registration: starts at 9 am 

Inspection: 9:30 am to 12:30 am.

Payouts and Classes:


 Super Stock fullsize car/wagon class: $2,000 1st,$1,000 2nd, $750 3rd guaranteed.With 10 entries top 5 get paid plus Heavy Hitter.

 Gut and Go compact/midsize class: $800,400,200 plus Heavy Hitter with 15 paid entries. 

 Gut and Go mini van class: $800 400,200 plus Heavy Hitter with 15 paid entries.

 When you arrive get registered.

 Then park and unload your vehicle and  bring to inspection area.
 You will get a inspection sheet once you pay and fill out registration form.
 Bring inspection sheet with you to inspection.
 If you don't have registration sheet,you don't get inspected.
 Do not come to inspection area if you are not done preparing your vehicle.
 You will be given one (1) opportunity to correct any problems according to the rules.
 All vehicles get maximum of 2 times to pass inspection.NO further work will be allowed once you pass inspection.
 If you are unwilling to change your vehicle to comply to rules,you will not compete.
 Vehicles that don't pass 2nd time will be loaded.Your choice,read the rules and build to the rules. 
 
                                                     This will speed up the inspection process for everyone.
                                                     Thanks for your cooperation.

Pit Passes: $25 each .

Must be 16 or older to be in pit area.We will allow 14 and 15 year old  with a paid adult. 
                   Must buy and have a wristband to be in the pit area.
                   NO alcohol or drugs allowed in pit area. 

Entry Fee: 
                 All entry fees are only $60 each for every class and includes the drivers pit pass.
                 Fullsize car/wagon class will increase to $75 week before derby date.
                 We prefer pre entries in all classes to help give us a idea on who plans on participating. 
               
              
General Rules for all drivers:  


 All drivers must wear a approved helmet,seat belt,eye protection,shirt,pants and closed toe shoes or boots.
 Driver must keep helmet and seatbelt on till end of heat,unless directed by an official that it is safe to get out.
 We recommend drivers  wear a full face helmet, neck brace,gloves and fire suit for safety.
 All vehicles must have a number of your choice on both front doors OR a roof sign with your number on it.

 You are given 2 chances only to pass inspection.Read and Build to the rules for your class.
 We are not lets make a deal game show,you should know the rules and be to the rules before inspection.
 Officials and inspectors decisions are final. No arguing or fighting will be tolerated.Leave the attitudes at home. 

 You are given 20 seconds to make a aggressive  hit and 30 seconds if hung up or stalled.
 Fans pay to see a show,not to see who can avoid the most hits in a demolition derby. 
 Sandbagging will not be tolerated.This is your warning.
 If your in a heat with a known sandbagger hit him with your vehicle to wake him up.
 
 All winning  vehicles may be reinspected after the heat or feature by officials/inspectors.
 If caught cheating driver will  forfeit any entry fee,prize money and/or trophy.
 There is no point of having a set of rules, if they are not enforced.

 Fire Rule:
  You have a fire on the track your DQ'ed from competition. 
  If it caught on fire once,it probably will again.
  We are not going to keep stopping action for same vehicle,not fair to the other drivers.

  If you get hung up on another vehicle or wall,you got 30 seconds to break free.
  We are not going to stop action to pull you off,don't put yourself in that situation.

 NO holding: 

  Don't hold a vehicle so your buddy can come hit him.Catch and release.

 Team driving:

  This is not a team event,but being on a team,family members,friends or having a silent partner is hard to enforce.
  So if your the lone ranger out there you are gonna have to out drive the other drivers.At end of day there is only one winner.
  Eventually you and your team mate,friend,family member or the enemy    is going to battle it out for the win.

Drivers doors:   

 Do not hit drivers door. Sometimes   accidents  will happen,but if we feel it was intentional you will be DQ'ed. 
 Do not use drivers door as a shield,this could cause you to get DQ'ed instead.


 Keep vehicle at idle in the pit area for everyones safety.We are not responsible  for any accidents.



 
 

 
 

 
 


Protest Fee:
 There is a $200 protest fee in each class.Protest must be done before drivers meeting.
 If vehicle is found illegal,car and driver will be disqualified and protester will get his money back.
 If the vehicle is found legal the driver will get $100 and the protester will get disqualified.
 You must be a driver in same class to protest another vehicle in same class.

 Over 3,500 seats on nice newer aluminum bleachers,not including the newer aluminum bleachers in the pits also.

 Several nice clean porta potties in the pits.

 On sight the worlds largest round barn.

 Over 500 camping sights on the grounds,over 100 with electric,sewer and water. Several hotels and motels in town to stay at also.

 Fairgrounds are over 56 acres total.Several food vendors along with  nice amusement rides and other things to see and do at the fair.

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 Super Stock Full size Car/Wagon Class Rules

  Any  2002 and older American made sedans or station wagons  may participate .
  No chrysler imperials,hearses, or 03 and newer ford products.
  PRE rans are allowed as long as they meet ALL of my rules posted.
  If your pre ran has/had any plates on frame it will not be allowed to compete here.

 Read the rules,build to the rules and there will be no problems.Officials,flagmen and inspectors rules are final. NO refunds on entry fee or pit passes.

 No all black vehicles allowed,only 50% of vehicle can be black.Must have number of your choice painted on front doors OR a roof sign with your number on it.

Battery:

 1 or 2 automotive batterys can be used.
 Must be securely mounted to passenger floorboard or dashbar on passenger side.
 Must have a rubber floormat or inner tube covering them.

 BODY: 

 Only rust repair allowed is in front floorboard area where your front seat goes and your feet go,for drivers safety.Leave rusted area in to prove it was rusty.

 NO other patching of any other metal on inside or outside of vehicle allowed.

 NO seam welding anywhere.

 NO  extra bolts in wheel wells.
 

 You may roll the top of doors down to meet inner door structure,but do not weld or add any metal or bolt them together.If you decide to you will cut all of it out.

 NO sedagons or full wedges.Package tray must remain in factory location.Do not remove it,you won't compete here.No rear window bars or braces.

 Tail light panel must remain  straight up and down,do not bend down.

 Rear 1/4 panels must remain straight up and down,do not wedge.

  

 You may pound rear quarter panels in or crease the factory body lines only on the rear quarter panels on fresh vehicles.
 NO other home made creases on any other body panels   allowed.

BODY MOUNTS:
 
 Can be changed to 3/4" max size bolts with a 3"x3" free floating washer/plate top and bottom.Do not weld the plate,or you will not pass tech.
 Bottom side washer/plate must be up   inside the factory frame rail hole.
 This is so we can look inside hole to make sure no frame seams have been welded and frame has not been stuffed or modified from factory.
 NO bolting body directly to frame.There must be a  atleast 1'' min between body and frame.
 Use the factory rubbers or a hockey puck.This is so we can inspect to make sure nothing has been welded or added.
 No home made spacers between firewall and frame.No additional Body mounts can be added,they will be removed if you do so.

BUMPERS:

  * Front bumper: Any automotive factory OEM front bumper may be used,may seam weld factory chrome to  the inner structure.
                        Do not add any metal on outside or inside of factory bumper this includes factory vent holes and turn signal area.
                        No home made tube steel bumpers or inserts allowed.This is a stock type build,not a outlaw weld type class.
                        Bumper can be welded to the factory brackets and  bumper shocks may be compressed and welded. OR
                        You may hard nose the front bumper directly to front frame rails with no additional metal,just use the welder. 
                        You choose to do any more than whats in the rules you will cut whole bumper off or load it back on trailer.
 
  * Rear bumper: Must be the factory rear bumper and brackets to year,make and model.
                       NO home made tube steel bumpers allowed.You may remove rear bumper if you choose. 
                       Factory Bumper shocks may be compressed and welded. 
 
Doors:

 Drivers door can be welded solid for drivers safety.
 4 spots max total per door .
 Use #9 wire ,3/8 chain or one 3"x 3" plate (do not cut the metal plate into 2 plates) per verticle seam only.
 1 chain or wire can go thru bottom of door horizontal down around rocker and frame.
 You may duct tape door post after inspection.

Creasing Rule:

You may crease quarter panels,trunklid and front fenders only.Do not crease doors or make home made body lines.

Core support:

 Must be left in stock factory location. 
   
 You may have a 3" long free floating spacer max between top of frame and bottom of core support. DO not weld  spacer to top of frame or core support.

Hoods:

 Must have a 12" hole cut in hood if not using headers incase of fire.
 4 spots max to secure hood,factory hood hinges do not count.Chain or wire or 3/4'' bolts.Only 2 allthread can go to frame in core support area.
 Hood must be open for inspection.
 Allthread to frame can go thru core support hole or be welded directly to side of frame rail with no additional  metal.
 Allthread must be tight to core support,straight up and down.Do not weld to back of core support or top of core support.
 Allthread can not extend more than 4'' above top of hood.
 Hood must remain in factory location.Do not slide it forward on hinges.
 Plates for allthread can be max 6" by 6".
 If you choose to use angle iron hood to fender it can be no longer than 6'' long.Yes we have tape measures in inspection.




 Trunks/Tailgates

 Trunklid 4 spots: max to secure trunk or tailgate.Factory hinges do not count.You may use chain,wire or bolts/allthread. 2 spots have to be sheet metal to sheet metal only.  
  IF using allthread it may be attached to frame thru factory bolt hole     or  may be welded to the side of frame rail.
  If using allthread only 2 spots can go to frame,other 2 have to be sheetmetal to sheetmetal.. 6" x 6" max plate for all thread on trunk lid.
  Trunklid may be tucked 50%,other 50% has to be left in stock location.You may bend down package tray and trunklid 6" in middle to increase sight.

 Tailgate 4 spots : Wire or chain only,nothing to the frame. No allthread in the rear of any station wagon.


Engine and Transmission:

Engine:
 Only 6 and 8 cylinder engines may be used.Must be mounted within 6" of the original engine location.
 Aftermarket headers thru the hood are ok.You may cut hole in firewall for distributor. 
 NO full engine cradles or protectors.NO distributor  or carburator protectors. If using a home made engine cradle it must attach to factory engine cradle only.
 You may use a basic engine cradle and pulley protector.But if pulley protector touches factory sway bar before,during or after class you loose all prize money.
 You have been warned ahead  of time,your choice if you want to take the chance of using pulley protector or not.

Transmission:
 No tranny braces allowed.No steel bellhousings allowed.You may use a tranny cooler if you choose.
 Transmission crossmember must remain factory OEM stock in factory location. OR on 1980 and newer you may swap to  2'' x 2'' square tubing in stock location.
 You may wire or chain transmission tailshaft if you choose plus the factory bolt.

Fuel tank or fuel cell:


 Must be made of steel or stainless or aluminum.NO plastic fuel tanks or cells allowed,unless inside a steel box.This is for your safety.
 10 gallons max. fuel capacity.
 Must be moved inside the vehicle behind the driver,ahead of rear axle.Place towards drivers side in back seat area.
 Must be securely mounted before inspection with no leaking fuel.
 Can be mounted off seat bar in a fuel tank holder/protector for your safety.


FRAME:

 NO frame or subframe swaps.Frame must match year,make and model of body.
 NO welding on/to frame anywhere.This means NO plates or seam welding also.
 Do not tilt or cold bend frame.
 You may shorten front frame to the factory core support bolt hole.
 You can dimple or notch rear frame rails if you prefer.No cable or chain allowed to tie rear frame rails together side to side. 
 Don't paint or undercoat frame we won't even inspect it,just tell you to load it back up on trailer. 
 No trailer hitches or braces allowed,must be removed before inspection.

Safety:

   You can have a basic 4 point cage (dash,seat and door bars) with a halo bar and gas tank protector.
- Door bars can only be 60" long max per side,you may have 1 down bar per side in middle of door bar.  
  Can only be welded to inner rocker,not frame.straight up and down.This is to protect you and your battery. 
 - Halo can only be welded to door or seat bar,must be straight up and down,not angled.
   Can only be bolted in 2 spots to roof.Must be 3'' gap between halo and roof sign.
- Gas tank protector must be free floating mounted off rear seat bar only.. 30'' wide max..Nothing to frame or floorpans.
  Can  be tight to rear seat metal,but do not weld it to any metal beside seat bar.
* You must have atleast a seat bar door post to door post to compete in this class.
 - Windshield must have 1 or 2 chains or wires a 3'' max metal bar/strap from firewall cowl are to top of windshield frame.
   This is for your safety,not to reinforce vehicle.If we feel it is doing more than it is intended for we will make you remove it.
- Must wear approved helmet and seat belt at all times in arena.You take either of them off your DQ'ed from event.
  Leave them on till after the heat is done unless a emergency such as a fire.OR instructed by flagmen its safe to get out.

       Our main concern is safety  for everyone.


Suspension:

 Must remain stock from factory...NO solid suspensions.
 leaf springs and hangers must remain factory OEM stock to make and model.9 leafs max.
 You may add 3 additional leaf spring clamps per leaf spring.2"x 4" plate,1/4" thick max size.
 You can wire the rear coil springs to the axle housing to prevent them from falling out. 
 No chaining or welding A-arms to frame or chaining rearend to the frame.
 A arms and spindles must remain stock OEM automotive.
 Control arms must be factory,you can reinforce them but NO home made ones. 
 No watts link conversions on 98-02 ford products.
 No leaf spring conversions on coil spring vehicles.

Steering:

 You can change steering column and wheel,rest has to remain stock to make and model.You may reinforce factory tie rods,no aftermarket home made ones allowed.
 Spindles must   remain factory OEM automotive.

Radiator:

 Must remain in stock location,you may use a aluminum radiator if you wish.NO home made radiators or radi barrels allowed.
 No additional metal (including  expanded metal ) in front of radiator besides the stock automotive AC condensor in front of radiator.

Rearend:

 Must be 5 lug automotive,No rearend braces or axle savers allowed.
 You can weld the factory rearend tubes into the center section,just use the welder.
 You can weld the spider gears,install a spool,change rearend gear ratio.
 No truck rearends allowed.
 Can have aftermarket home made pinion brake and a slider driveshaft.

Rims and tires:

 Rims: must start as a factory rim,not home made.May weld on a simple valve stem protector.
 No bead locks,rim guards or sidewall protectors allowed.

 Tires: can be any DOT,forklift,skidsteer,V tread,tractor tread.

 NO solid rubber tires or tire flaps allowed.

#9 Wire rule:

NO #9 wire allowed in any window opening besides windshield area.
You can use #9 wire to secure doors,trunk and hood only.

Officials decisions are final. NO refunds on entry or pit passes because you failed inspection.

This  should be a very quick stock type build, that anyone can build and compete to and still have fun.

These are the official 2024 rules for Obsession with Destruction demolition derby specialist.

 

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                                                    Gut and Go Mini Van Rules

  Any front wheel drive mini van can compete . No rear wheel drive ,four wheel drive or all wheel drives allowed.
  AWD has to remove rear driveshaft or axles to compete.

Engine: 

 4 or 6cyl only.must remain stock from factory.Stock motor mounts only.You may use a header thru hood if you choose.

Safety:
 All windows,carpet,headliner,chrome,plastic must be removed before inspection.
 All airbags must be removed before inspection.
 You must have a working seat belt for driver.You must wear a approved helmet and eye protection.
 You must wear a shirt, long pants and enclosed toe shoes or boots.
 Full face helmet,neck brace,fire suit,gloves recommended. 
 You must have atleast 1 wire,chain or metal strap from firewall cowl area to top of windshield frame for safety.
 You can weld drivers door solid.You can weld a bar behind front seat door post to door post.
 All vehicles must have working brakes before inspection and entering the track.

Suspension:
 Must remain factory stock OEM.

Frame:
Must remain factory stock.NO welding anywhere on frame,instant reload. 

Front Bumper:
 Must remain stock to year,make and model.No home made or tube steel.NO fullsize automotive bumpers.
 You can chain or wire front bumper to front frame rails to help keep bumper on...1 spot per side

Rear Bumper:
 Must be factory to year make and model.You may remove bumper before inspection if you want.
 No trailer hitches or brackets allowed,must be removed before inspection.

Hoods:

 Hood must be open for inspection.
 4 spots total to secure hood.Wire or chain only can be used.
 Sheet metal to sheet metal only,do not go to or around the front bumper. 
 Hood must be on factory hinges,do not slide hood ahead,must be in factory location.
 All hood insulation must be removed before inspection.Hood has to be open for inspection.
 Must be a 12" hole cut in hood incase of a fire. 

Doors:
 4 spots total to secure each door.Wire or chain only can be used.
 Drivers door can be welded solid for your safety.

Rear hatch:
 4 spots total to secure rear hatch.must be wire or chain only.
 You may remove the entire hatch before inspection if you choose.

Tires: 
 Dot tires only.NO tractor tread,forklift,skid steer tires allowed.
 You may install tubes or double tires.NO outside tire flaps allowed.
 You may use factory OEM space saver donut tires if you wish.

Rims:
 must be factory OEM,nothing home made.
 You can install or weld a small valve stem protector.

Battery: 
 We recommend you relocate battery to inside the vehicle in front floorboard area.It must be securely mounted and covered with rubber floor mat.
 You can leave battery under the hood in factory location if you want.Has to securely mounted and be covered with rubber floor mat either way.

Fuel Tank:
 We recommend you relocate a steel fuel tank or cell inside the vehicle behind the drivers seat.Must be securely mounted to floor or seat bar.
 We recommend you mount the fuel tank directly off the rear of seat bar for your safety ( gas tank protector) .
 You may use factory fuel tank in stock location,if it is ahead of rear axle from factory.No leaking fuel before inspection or you won't compete here.

Read the rules and build to the rules and there will be no problems day of derby.

 


 

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                        Gut and Go COMPACT/MIDSIZE RULES

 Any 1980 and newer FWD may participate. NO RWD  
 If AWD you must remove rear driveshaft or axles to make it FWD only.

Engine:
 must be 4 or 6cyl only. Engine must remain stock.
 Engine mounts must remain stock factory OEM. NO aftermarket or home made steel from engine to core support. NO carburator conversions
 allowed. You may use headers thru the hood.

Safety:
  All windows, lights,chrome,carpet,headliner,rear seat must be removed before inspection. All airbags must be removed before inspection.
 Must have atleast 1 wire,chain or metal strap from firewall cowl area to top of windshield frame to protect driver.
 You may have a seat bar behind drivers seat door post to door post. May be bolted or welded in.
 Must have a working seat belt for driver. All vehicles must have working brakes before entering the track.
 Driver must wear a approved helmet,eye protection,long pants,shirt and closed toe shoes or boots. We recommend a fire suit,neck brace and full face
 helmet.

Suspension:
 Must remain OEM stock parts,don't touch it if you want to compete.

Frame:
 No welding anywhere on frame,instant reload.

Battery: 
 We recommend you relocate battery to the passenger side floorboard area securely. But you can leave battery in stock location if you choose.
 Must have a rubber floor mat covering it either way.

Fuel Tank:
 We recommend you remove and relocate a steel fuel tank or cell inside the vehicle. Has to be ahead of rear seat area and securely mounted.
 But if you choose to run factory gas tank in stock location this will be allowed also. Has to be in front of rear axle from factory.
 No leaking fuel from either setup will be allowed to compete,this is for everyone's safety.
 We highly recommend a fuel tank protector mounted off your rear seat bar with either set up.24'' wide max. This is for safety,not to reinforce vehicle.
 
Doors:
 4 spots total per door to secure.You can use wire or chain only.
 Drivers door can be welded for drivers safety.

Hood:
 Hood must be open for inspection.
 4 spots total to secure hood.Wire or chain only.Must be sheet metal to sheetmetal,nothing to frame or front bumper.
 Hood must be left on factory hinges in original location,do not slide hood ahead.
 Remove factory hood insulation before inspection.12" hole must be cut in hood incase of fire. Hood must be open for inspection.

Trunk:
 4 spots total to secure trunk lid.Wire or chain only.Trunklid must remain on factory hinges.You may tuck 50% of trunklid.You may remove trunklid also.
 Factory package tray cannot be removed. NO rear window bar will be allowed.

Tires:
 DOT tires only.NO tractor lug tread,forklift,or skidsteer tires. You may install tubes or double inside tires. NO outside tire flaps will be allowed.
 You may use factory space saver donut type tires if you wish.

Rims:
 Have to be factory OEM stock. NO home made rims allowed. You may use a small valve stem protector welded to rim.
 All wheel weights must be removed from rim before inspection.

Front Bumper:
 Must remain stock from year,make and model of vehicle.Bumper has to be bolted on to the factory brackets or frame.MAX 4 3/8" bolts per side to hold bumper on.
 You can chain or wire front bumper to front frame rails to keep it on...1 spot per side.
  This is a low budget stock type build,not a weld class. This keeps it fair for everyone.

Rear Bumper:
 Has to remain stock to year,make and model of vehicle.If you choose to remove it,that is ok too.
 All trailer hitches and brackets must be removed before inspection.

Read the rules and build to the rules and there will be no problems day of derby.

* This class was designed over 5 years ago by me to have fun for everyone.From the rookie driver to the old vetran of the sport.This class don't require alot of time or money,        to be competitive.

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[owen11x]

Super stock full size rules are neat. Old Tory schutte vibes only car I don't have plans for yet needs alot of rust repair lol and rear frame rails plated over some rust holes

[426hemi]

Where do ya think Tory Schutte got idea for his rules when he switched from the 80 and newer derby's ? From me and announcing at My derby in the past in Boscobel,WI.