where can i see some rules
RULES – For rules interpretation call Ric Henricks @ 419-636-1694. The decision of the judges and Derby officials will be final
Compliance with these Rules and Regulations are intended as a guide for the Derby and are in NO WAY A GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY OR DEATH before, during and after the event. Drivers and crews are responsible for their own life and health insurance.
1. Derby drivers and crew are independent contractors, not employees of the Association or promoter and must have signed the release sheet to be allowed in the pit area or on the track.
2. Unsportsmanlike conduct, rules violations, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or the use of such, are prohibited prior to or during the event. Any of the above will not be tolerated and can cause forfeiture of winnings or grounds for disqualification or barring from future derbies.
3. Drivers must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Drivers must drive the car they sign in on.
4. No car will be allowed in the competition area prior to the heat in which it is to participate in. When heat starts you must stay in your car. Do not leave your car unless you are told to do so by an official or the last car has stopped.
5. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. No car in infield before 11:30 a.m. without permission. Pre-entries must be checked in by 4:00 p.m. Inspection is 12:00 Noon to 5:25 p.m. Drivers meeting 5:30 p.m. You will shut car off and get out when being inspected. Each car allowed one time through inspection and once for recheck. No third time. Any changes made after passing inspection car will be disqualified. You have 30 minutes to get through inspection after enter pit, unless exceed 5:15 p.m. to enter pit. Drivers maneuver forward or backward. Twenty minute time limit on heats. If exceeds will draw. Thirty second time limitation on hit. If stopped for sandbagging and driver warned, hit time is reduced to 15 seconds. Deliberate hitting of drivers door or any door open or unsafe, car will be disqualified. Officials reserve the right to inspect any and all cars entered at any time.
6. If an emergency arises during any event, all cars will be stopped. If any car or cars must be moved, the heat will “restart” from present position.
7. All drivers are required to fill out an entry blank. Derby officials may accept or reject any and all entries. Substitutions will be taken in order of arrival after limit. Entries not accepted will be notified. Heats and features will be determined by entries. All drivers must supply their own cars and may enter as many heats as they wish. However, if driver makes feature, that car will run feature and any other cars will be withdrawn from any further heats. Feature cars will be in holding area, no work to be done until last heat cars enter holding area.
REMOVAL OF CARS
All cars participating in the Derby must be removed from the fairgrounds within 4 hours after the show is over. Car owner or driver that can’t supply proof of removal will be required a deposit and title that will be returned after car is removed. Any cars left, or any other parts Fairboard or official will have them removed, and driver will be responsible for removal fees.
7. Original gas tank is to be removed – mandatory. Recommended type of tank to be used – boat tank, motorcycle tank, homemade tank, plastic tanks in steel. No tank to hold more than 5-6 gallons. To be placed in back seat area. Mandatory to be covered with non-flammable material and must be securely fastened. Electric fuel pump must have wire braided fuel line or fuel line in hose, marked shut off switch. Note: spillage of gas is automatically disqualified. Batteries must be moved to any reasonable position in the care; limited 2. But they must be securely fastened to the car and must be covered with a rubber or canvas. Cars must have brakes before beginning of heat.
8. No roll bars, trailer hitches or reinforcements unless rules permit. Cutting fenders and bumpers for wheel clearance and/or restriction of steering is permissible. If quarter is cut, enter & outer may be bolted together 4 bolts 3/8 max, or rolled, but not both. It is recommended the driver’s door be reinforced with steel bar, angle iron or pipe. Length not to extend more than 8 inches on either end of driver door. We encourage cross bracing behind seat, on floor & door post with 6x6 plate steel cross pipe no less than 1 5/8 inches od. No bigger than 3 inches od. And no splicing – may x.
9. No chaining up or down any suspension, welding to any spring or spring support, no shock springs, or air shocks or altered shackles. Seven leafs maximum on imperials. Nine leafs maximum on 71-76 GM Wagons. Car must be level (factory stock). No more than 4 leaf clamps per side and all 2” wide leafs must be factory stock. Car must have 3” suspension travel.
10. Both front doors must be painted white and no advertising. Number will be painted when car passes inspection. All doors must be fastened shut by wire, straps, chain or welding. NO straps on window door frames. Only wire or chain can be positioned in four area with washers maximum 2” od welded to hood area and on trunk providing it is attached to adjacent sheet metal only. Wiring seats to door and roof is permitted. Wire through side door window opening is permitted, and straps or wire through windshield opening, chains or bars on drivers sided, but must be able to get out. No other wire accepted. Must have 12” hole in trunk and hood on each side of motor for fire protection. No hold in hood above fan. Fan must be one piece, no clutch fan. Trunk and hood must be opened for inspection and have stock hinges and no hood spring. Wagon tailgate must have 6” x 6” inspection hole. All glass including windshield, headlights, taillights, mirrors, door handles, chrome, ornaments, any protruding sharp parts, upholstery, except driver’s seat, must be removed and is mandatory. Protruding fenders and taillight fins must be cut off or bent over. All must be done before arriving and must be swept clean of all dirt and loose pieces.
11. No body mount modification, car must remain original and have rubber busing and stock bolt size. Cowl and Firewall must be factory stock may have 6x6 hole in cowl for distributor and all holes must be covered with tin or steel, including sun roofs. No undercoating or painting of frame or underbody. Must be clean. No tucking of cars – body must be stock.
12. Engine may be set back 1 1⁄2 inches from stock, no more. Distributor guard may not exceed 1⁄2 inch, does not exceed outside of heads, no higher than 1⁄2 inch over distributer, no more than 4 bolts or other supports and has to be 5 inch away from dash bar. Radiator must remain in original position, electric fans & one piece fain only. Transmission cooler is permitted, but only if they are secured inside the engine compartment. May have positive traction and floor shifter but no excess hole. Air cleaner is mandatory.
13. Absolutely no dry ice or flammable devices allowed in vehicle.
14. Entrants are encouraged to decorate their car. This is a family show and you will show good taste.
15. No antifreeze-water only-no draining on the ground, must be in container. Refrigerant coolant must be removed.
16. D.O.T. Tires on drive wheels and stock rims must not be altered and no wheel weights. No grooving or tractor style recaps. No studs in the tires
17. Any factory bumper may be used as long as it is bolted.
18. All cars must be stock except where rules apply.
