Summit County Fair, OHIO - July 27, 2016 - $10,000 Payout

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This derby is getting better and better each year.

Wednesday July 27, 2016 @ 7:30 p.m.

Over 50 cars last year.

$10,000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT (As always)

6 CLASSES:

Fullsize Car (Kicker Class) - $1,500 to Win.

80's & Newer No Protector - $1,500 to Win.

Fullsize Truck (Kicker Class) - $1,000 to Win.

Compact Car - $1,000 to win.

Youth Compact - $500

5-ft. Class - $500

Power Wheels

Paying out to the top 4 places in most classes. Trophies to the top 2 finishers.

Entry is $25 before and $35 on the day of the derby.

Rules and details can be found at Facebook Page (Fair Demolition Derby Promoters), Summit County Fair Website (summitfair.com/Grandstand/Demolitionderby.html ) and below.

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80's & Newer - No Protector


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 Summit 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, mid engine plates, etc are NOT permitted.
• Only a lower engine cradle and pulley protector is permitted. 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 or strapping may not be attached to frame rails.
• 2003 and newer fords may have a fabricated engine mount, which may be up to 6-in. maximum length. Maximum material thickness is ¼ inch. The fabricated mount may only be attached to the inside of the frame rail (not top or bottom). The fabricated mounts on each side of the frame may NOT connect to each other, but may be attached to the factory aluminum cradle. The factory aluminum cradle must remain in factory location and may NOT be reinforced.

TRANSMISSON:
• Aftermarket shifters and transmission coolers ARE permitted. Cooler boxes and fans must be bolted to body or cage only. Cooler lines and cooler must be covered or protected to protect driver from rupture.
• Slider shafts, telescoping driveshafts are NOT permitted.
• Transmission protectors, transmission braces, aftermarket bellhousings and tailshafts are NOT permitted.
• Maximum 2”x 2” transmission cross member or stock cross member. A mounting bracket can be welded to frame, not to exceed 6-in. maximum length.

REAR-END:
• Any factory 5-lug automotive/passenger car rear-end housing is permitted. Pinion brakes ARE permitted. Internals may be welded or upgraded, but you may NOT reinforce the rearend housing.
• Rear-end braces, aftermarket axle tubes/housings, axle protectors or any other housing reinforcement is NOT permitted.
• ZRT brackets ARE permitted. Trailing arms may re-enforced or 2x2 tubing.

FRAME, SUSPENSION & STEERING:
• MUST BE 100% STOCK. Tilting, cold bending, reshaping of frame is NOT permitted, unless stated.
• Aftermarket steering columns ARE permitted. Aftermarket or reinforced tie rods are NOT permitted, must be factory 80’s and newer CAR components.
• 2003 and newer fords are permitted, but must have factory front a-arms, aluminum cradle and steering/tie rod components. The aluminum spindles may be changed to another 80’s and newer spindle.
• Front suspension may be solid. If welded, a maximum 2”x2”x1/4” plate is permitted on front AND rear of upper A-arms. Two per side. Bottom A-arms may NOT be welded in any way.
• Must run factory front suspension components. No aftermarket or reinforced ball joints, a-arms or spindles.
• You may cut/notch/dimple the rear frame rails to help roll. Notched areas may NOT be rewelded.
• Frames may be squared off to mount bumper. Frames may NOT be shortened past original front core support mount on front. (Lincoln/Mercury frames may be shortened to same length as Crown Victoria frames. No shortening of the rear frame rails.
• Rear suspension may NOT be solid. No all-thread shocks. Must have bounce. Coils spring swap and/or coil spacers permitted. A chain around rearend to frame may be used to set rear bumper height.
• Hump plates are NOT permitted. A chain may be attached between the humps to prevent rear frame rails from hitting tires. Creasing/hammering of the the humps is permitted.
• 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.
• Leaf sprung cars must have factory/original leaf pack. No inverting of leaf springs or stiffeners. May have a total of (2) clamps per side. Maximum clamp size is 2-inch in length and ¼-inch thickness.
BODY:
• MUST REMAIN STOCK. Body panels may be pinged/creased/hammered.
• Body bolts may be replaced with maximum ½” bolts and 3-in. washer on top of body. Bolted to top of frame rail only. A standard washer may be welded to the frame at body mount locations.
• Factory rubber body mounts, hockey pucks or similar rubber material must be used at each body mount location, INCLUDING core support. If additional body spacing is required for engine/fan clearance, steel spacers may be used at crush box, but must include a rubber mount. Do not weld spacers to frame.
• Core support risers ARE permitted. Maximum 2x2 inch material. Riser may be welded and/or bolted to original core support mount only. Core support riser must STOP at bottom of core support.
• 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. washers. No other metal may be added or welded onto, inside or across the core support. An A.C. condenser may be used.
• No inner body seam welding for any reason. Only the top of the driver’s door panel may be welded.
• Must have one front window bar, chain, wire to prevent hood from entering driver’s compartment. Can only be attached to top of fire wall and 6-in. on the roof. Maximum 2”x2” material.
• May have one rear window bar, chain, or wire. May only be attached to speaker deck and 6-in. on the roof. Maximum 2”x2” material.

DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:
• May have a 4 point cage around driver’s compartment for safety. Maximum material dimension is (3x3-in. or 4x2-in.) pipe, 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.
• If firewall is cut-out for engine clearance. The firewall may be welded to the dash bar, only where it was cut out. Maximum material thickness of ¼ inch and 4-in. wide FLAT plate only. No angle or tubing.
• Large holes in the fire wall should be covered for driver protection.
• The bar behind the seat and side bars can be no further back than 6-in. past the front door seam.
• 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 6”x6”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.
• 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 cars. 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.
• Floor mounted brake pedals and gas pedals ARE permitted.

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 sealed and 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. Doubled tires are permitted.
• No deep lug tractor treads (V-treads), due to safety concerns.
• Stock automotive wheels only. Full wheel centers, wheel protectors, bead protectors, bead locks are NOT permitted. Small, multi-lug wheel centers are permitted.

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. Hardnosed. 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 THAT car. Bumper shock may be welded to prevent separating. Bumper shock must be located in the factory position. No collapsing or sliding the bumper shock further into the frame. No plug welding of the bumper shock.
• Must be able to see into the end of the bumper or the end of bumpers must be cut off.
• NO seam welding or other modifications to the bumper or bumper shocks will be permitted.
• DO NOT PUSH THIS RULE, UNLESS YOU WANT TO RUN WITHOUT BUMPERS!

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.

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. Any questions, CALL FIRST.
• Pulling the front end back down after it has bent up is permitted. Must be pulled down back to factory location. BE CAREFUL! If pulled down to far, it will be considered cold bent or tilted and will NOT be able to run.

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



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5-FT CLASS:

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 Summit 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.

BUILD:
• As long as the vehicle looks like a car from 5-ft. away it passes. This is a heavily modified class for cars that do not meet the Fullsize Car Kicker class.

FUEL TANK:
• Gas tank/Fuel Cell will be inspected for safety. NO PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. NO EXPEMPTIONS.
• Fuel tank must be securely fastened to the floor or cage.
• Fuel tank must be vented to outside of the vehicle, preferably through the roof.
• Fuel tank must be covered with a tarp, rubber mating or similar material.

BATTERY:
• Battery must be securely fastened to the car or cage.
• Battery must be covered with a tarp, rubber mating or similar material.

No sharp or protruding objects.

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SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS - 2016
FULLSIZE CAR KICKER CLASS

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 Summit 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.

Any American-made sedan or station wagon. No full frame imperials (1966 & older).
*No kickers to a-arms permitted on 67-73 imperials.*

Frame/Bumpers
1. Trailer hitches and braces must be removed. No plating, pinning, heat treating, stuffing the frame of any kind. Do not paint frame. NO WELDS ON FRAME MAY EXCEED A SINGLE PASS NO WEAVE PASSES OR BUILDING THE WELD UP WILL BE PERMITIED.
2. NO FRAME CREASING or hammering, OR BEATING DOWN THE TOP/BOTTOM OR SIDES OF FRAME IN ANY WAY PERMITTED. You can notch or crease rear frame, this is to help rear of car roll not to strengthen the frame. Frame welding is limited to front and rear bumper areas. Frame seam from firewall forward may be welded top side only. NO WELDING OF THE A ARM BRACKETS , ENGINE CRADLES OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE FACTORY FRAME SEAM IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE FRAME. On 79 and older cars you may square off the front of the frame to hard nose the car. No shortening of the frame is permitted. All unused bolts must be removed from frame.
3. Any year bumper permitted. All bumper seams may be welded, Front bumpers may be loaded bumper must be a factory car bumper FRONT AND BACK SKIN IS REQUIRED No homemade bumpers DEC bumpers are permitted ALL WORK TO BE DONE ON THE INSIDE OF THE BUMPER. No spacers of any type permitted between the front bumper and the frame bumpers may be 8“ from top to bottom and 8“ from front to back. The bumper on the rear of the car must be factory (DEC bumpers permitted) no adding of metal to bumper on rear of car will be permitted. Openings in bumper may be closed out. You may use ¼" X 2” X 6” plate to weld from bumper to frame 2 PER BUMPER MOUNTING LOCATION. Rear bumper shocks must appear stock Must be round pipe or factory shock no square tubing will be permitted. Front Bumper you may use one, not both of the following.
• A 10-in. shock inside frame.
• A 4” wide x 3/8” thick strap extending from your bumper down one side of the frame and cannot extend any further back than the very front part of your original factory top-front a-arm bracket factory weld. You are also allowed to wrap this strap around the front of the frame 4” to create an “L” shape. This is to give you enough material to weld your bumper to the strap. Plate may be formed but it can not double at any point. Do not abuse this rule, you will cut it. This strap must be on side of frame no top or bottom.
4. On the front frame they must be 25" from front of coil pockets on bottom of frame to end of the frame the bumper can not slide over the frame If a frame section needs to be replaced or repaired (rust) you must call first. If the frame has damage in the rear the back 2 body bolts may be moved no more than 6" from factory location. On pre-ran cars if the frame is shortened in the rear and bumper replaced the bumper shocks may not be located closer than 6" from hump plate.
5. You may put (4) - ¼" x 3" x 3" PATCH plates on ALL cars only two of these PATCH plates are permitted in front of A arms PATCH Plates may only be on a flat surface No bending of the plates over the corners of the frame. YOU CAN NOT MOVE PATCH PLATES ONCE THEY ARE PUT ON THE FRAME THEY MUST REMAIN IN THAT SPOT. PATCH PLATES CAN ONLY BE WELDED TO SIDE OF FRAME NOT THE TOP OR BOTTOM. If a seam has came apart you may re-weld up to 6" of frame but that will count as 1 of the 4 plates ( no plates bigger than ¼ “ x 3" x 3" allowed )
6. Angles for cross member can't be longer than 5" CROSS MEMBER MUST RUN STRAIGHT ACROSS CAR AND MOUNT IN FACTORY LOCATION ON TRANSMISSION.
7. Body bolts and washers may be changed (1" dia. Bolt max, 3" washer max.) Must start and stop in stock location
8. Bumper can not be lower than 14" or higher than 22" from bottom of bumper. Frame may not be lower than 14".
9. For coil sprung cars you may use a hump plate they may be ¼" X 6" X 22" centered in the hump they will be measured from the top center of the hump and must start no lower than the center of the frame. Hump plate must be at least 2" from rear end housing. On new model GM's (metrics) you may use a ¼ " X 6" X 30" hump plate to be measured the same way. On leaf spring cars you may use a ¼" X 6" X 11" hump plate to be measured the same way. These hump plates may contour the frame or run straight across hump. Hump plate must remain flat plate no bending of this over the top or bottom of frame.
10. You may clip pre-ran cars with a single butt weld with no metal added must use same make and model of frame IE: ford to ford gm to gm No hybrid frames permitted on fords you can not clip a 02 and older with an 03 and newer no exceptions or vice versa.
11 You may cut factory seams at the box and re-weld to tilt the front of new style fords no metal may be added. All factory holes in frame must remain open no welding these holes shut permitted.
12. On 03 and newer fords you may use an 80 and newer ford or GM car steel cradles they must be put in like there factory counterparts only using the factory brackets no other metal may be added A ARM BRACKETS MUST BE 98 AND NEWER FORD BRACKETS ONLY. They must be in factory location and can not be moved forward. You may use a 3" spacer from the bottom of the frame to lower A-arm where the spring goes you may not alter frame in any manner other than attaching factory brackets with a single bead of weld. You can not add any type of spring pockets to frame. All factory holes in front of A arms must be open. Nothing may be welded on top of frame over the holes in front of frame. On 03 and newer fords you can not shorten the front of the frames. A ARMS must be 7 ½” behind the rear factory holes in frame in the front TO THE FRONT EDGE OF A ARMS (THE FACTORY CRUSH POINT ) A ARMS must be from a passenger car no truck or van A ARMS will be permitted

Body / Cage
1. Two 8" X 8" inspection holes must be put in all deck lids one on each side of deck lid within 2" of trunk strapping in center of trunk. Trunk lids must be factory for make and model of car IE: GM to GM ford to ford no pre 1980 deck lids permitted on 80 and newer cars.
2. You may weld, wire, or bolt doors, trunk lids, and or tailgates. If you wire you may use 8 double strands of #9 wire all may go around bumper or frame You may weld, wire, or bolt only. Strapping used for welding may not be stair stepped no excessive overlapping permitted. strapping may be ¼” x 3" flat stock maximum. Tops of door skins may be smashed together and welded ¼” X 3” flat stock be used Deck lids may have two 1" piece of all thread from the floor pan to the deck lid they may Attach to frame by welding the all thread to the frame no more than ½ ( HALF ) way down the side of frame and must be straight up and down And must extend through deck lid , On wagons these may go from the floor pan to rear roof pillars not the roof. You may add 3 bolts per wheel well these bolts can be in wheel well only.
3. No body seam welding will be permitted. Doors can be welded on outside of body only. On pre-ran cars the doors may be repaired back to stock. Rust repair is limited to floor boards and roofs only.
4. You may have a window bar or wire in windshield and rear window if using metal it can be no thicker than 3/8" and no wider than 3" You may use 2 x 2 pipe. not solid. These may not touch the rollover bar. They can be welded to roof no more than 6" from the window area. And welded to deck lid no more than 6"at the rear window area Metal used for this may not exceed 6" in length on roof or deck lid. YOU CAN HAVE A BAR FROM DASH BAR TO ROLL OVER BAR THIS MUST BE 5” FROM FIREWALL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON THIS CALL
5. You may have 6 bolts on the hood to keep it secure, bolts may be 1" in dia. The front 2 may go all the way through core support You may use a ¼” X 2” x 2” spacer through the core support this may be welded to top of frame and top and bottom of core support only these may not be lower than top of frame. You may also use a 4" x 4" x ¼ plate to weld to top side of frame on the front two body mounts these can weld no farther than 2" on the frame behind the body mount bolts. 1" bolts max.
6. Hoods must be open for inspection. (12" x 12" hole over carburetor) Cars may not be smashed flat If cars are tucked the rear quarter panels on both sides of cars must be 6" higher than the top of the bumper If speaker deck is removed deck lid can attach to package tray they must remain within 2“ of rear of package tray ( behind body bolts on new style fords).
7. Body mounts must remain in place or a 1" gap between body and frame with a stack of washers or spacer of some kind may be used nothing bigger than 3" x 3" permitted NO EXCEPTIONS cars without a space will not be permitted to run. 1” body bolts max. must start and stop in factory location All body mounts must be in stock location.
8. You can add a piece of angle (4" x 4" x ¼"max.) to top of the core support but can be No longer than 32" no other metal permitted on core support. No other metal permitted to be welded to core support.
9. You may have a cage surrounding the drivers compartment with a roll over bar. Bars 6" maximum diameter. Must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. The dash bar must be 5" from all sheet metal. This will be strictly enforced. The bar behind the seat can sit no further back than where the kick panel meets the bench seat and must be at least 5" off the floor measured from the highest part of the floor/ driveshaft tunnel. .No cage components can be farther back than where the kick panel meets the bench seat. Roll over bar and rear down legs are cage components No center bar in cages permitted. You may use 2 down legs to the frame from the rear bar down to frame these must run straight down no angling of the down legs permitted. You may use a floating gas tank protector that comes off the back bar but it can not be wider than 24" The gas tank protector or holder may go all the way back to the sheet metal. Gas tank protector / holder can be welded or bolted to rear sheet metal or package tray with 2 - ½ " X 4“ bolts or 2 -- 3" welds. Sheet metal can not be removed. You can have kickers from the front dash bar to the top side of frame behind a-arms. 2X2 square tubing OR 2” pipe only no other material may be used they must be within 2" of A arm.

Engine / Transmission
1. Engines may be chained in with 1 chain PER SIDE standard 3/8" chain max. these chains may be no longer than 16" and no more than 2 chain links may be welded to the engine cradle NO CHAINS PERMITTED TO WELD TO FRAME RAILS IN ANY WAY Motor of choice is permitted. Distributor protectors are allowed, Nothing that attaches to engine can be wider than the stacks I.E dist. Protector, engine cradles ect or be used to strengthen cars.
2. Transmissions must be of passenger car origin, transmission coolers may be used, but they must be secured in such a way to prevent injury. Metal or braided lines must be used. No fuel or low-pressure lines may be used. Coolers must be secured in a container in the passenger compartment of the car.
3. Transmission protectors are allowed. They may not attach or brace to the cross member, frame, or any part of the cage components Trans blanket is recommended. OEM trans cross member or 2X 2 X 1/4” max replacement. Must be mounted with at least a 2 inch space from all trans protector components including shifter plate. Skid plates are allowed. They may be one piece from engine to transmission. They may not extend past oil pan or transmission pan. Don’t connect to transmission cross member. Must be 2 inch space. NO bolting or welding the skid plate to the frame.
4. NO WATER COOLERS PERMITTED OR OVERFLOW BOTTLES PERMITTED MUST BE FACTORY CAR RADIATOR OR AN OEM REPLACEMENT ONLY.

Suspension
1. You may modify tie rods. Valve stem protectors are permitted. A-arms must remain in stock configuration. Any rubber tire permitted. Rear trailing arms may be Home made No bigger than 2 x 2 square tubing or pipe AND MUST MOUNT TO PACKAGE TRAY LIKE FACTORY. Doubling of tires permitted. Bead locks are permitted no bigger than 21” across.
2. Upper A arms may be welded down BY FOLDING DOWN THE A ARM AND WELDING TO FRAME WITH NO METAL ADDED. BAR TYPE A ARMS YOU MAY USE a ¼" X 2" X 2" piece of steel on front and back side of upper a arm and you may plug weld the center of the A Arm DO NOT WELD A ARMS TO FACTORY MOUNTING BRACKETS. Lower A-Arms may not be welded. You can change out the new style A-arms for old style ones. Cars do not have to bounce. Solid suspension is allowed. On 98-02 A-arm mounts you may use a 1” piece of solid rod or factory bar to connect the front and rear brackets. This add on may be welded to the inner parts of the brackets and the top of cup over coil pockets. It may not lay on top of frame. On 98-02 frames the cup over spring pockets must remain in factory location. These can not be removed or modified.
3. Coil springs in rear may be welded wired or chained to rear end.
4. You may use rear end of choice. Rear end protectors may be used but may not be used to strengthen car in any way and must be on back of rear end.
5. Idler arm must be bolted factory to frame no bolts will be permitted all the way through the frame. Sway bar may be welded to bottom of frame in the factory location you may use a 1 ½ " X 4” bracket or a 2" square tubing or pipe to weld to sway bar to attach to frame. Sway bar must be a factory made car type sway bar. Sway bar ends may be bolted to lower A-arms, NOT welded.
6. Upper and lower A Arms must be factory passenger car type no homemade ones will be permitted.
7. Any watts link brackets not utilized must be removed.
8. Leaf springs: Seven (7) leafs per side. No bigger than ¼” thick and no wider than 2 ½” All springs may be same length. Main spring may be anywhere in stack.

Or you can have (9) Nine 3/8” leaf springs with a (1") one inch stagger between each spring. Main spring must be on top of leaf pack with no other springs above.

Four (4) spring clamps per side no bigger than ½” No taping of springs. Suspension may be locked or welded solid all thread may be used for shocks front A arms may be welded solid. Rear spring shackles: front shackles may not exceed 6” in length rear shackles may be 3” wide ¼” thick and 6” long. Front shackle may be welded to the frame only half way up the frame the rear shackle may be welded all the way to the top of the frame all thread for shocks may go all the way through the floorboards with a 3” washer the floorboards have to be cut.
Springs may not be on edge or inside of frame behind rear axle.

***** IF YOU HAMMER / SHAPE / WELD ON FRAME IN ANY MANNER NOT COVERED IN THE RULES YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN THERE IS NO FIXING THIS****

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SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS - 2016
FULLSIZE TRUCK – KICKER CLASS

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 Summit 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.

1. Any American made pick-up, suburban and blazer type vehicles permitted.
2. Factory fuel tanks must be removed.
3. You may run engine of choice. No kickers to distributor protector.
4. Fuel tanks must be located in the bed of the trucks, in the center of the bed directly behind cab. No stock fuel tanks permitted. Fuel cells must be securely fastened and covered.
5. Battery may be moved to front floor of cab. Battery must be securely fastened to floor and covered.
6. All trucks must have seat belts.
7. Doors must be secured by wire, chain, or welded shut. No loose doors permitted.
8. Tail gates may be welded shut, they may be welded to the bumper on the rear of the truck. Bed seams where the bed sides meet the floor may be welded. Inside of bed only, no metal may be added.
9. Box and cab mounts may be replaced with up to 1” bolts. Body mounts may be removed. The body bolts may go all the way through the fame and floor of truck.
10. No trailer hitches or reinforcements of frame or body of any kind permitted. May use car bumpers. For mounting of car bumpers, you may use factory bumper shocks and brackets or a 3” X 3” X 5” long box steel or like wise material.
11. Hoods must be in place and operable. Must have a 12” X 12” hole cut in hood over carburetor.
12. Hoods may be wired or bolted shut. Only (8) double strands of wire permitted, all can go to frame or bumper.
13. No 4-wheel drives permitted. 4-wheel drives must have front drive shaft removed.
14. Tires: NO TRACTOR TREADS, V-TREADS OR SPLIT RIMS.
15. Beds must be welded to cab of trucks with a 3” strap directly behind doors.
16. 8 double strands of wire permitted on front and rear of truck all permitted to go to frame.
17. Suspension may be solid.
18. A 4 point cage is highly recommended in driver’s compartment for driver’s safety. The cage in the cab may have 4 down legs from front and rear bar straight down to the top of frame. Also a gas tank protector is highly recommended. Protector may attach to frame but may not extend further than 24” from the front of the bed.
19. Trucks must set level no pulling down rear of the truck. No smashing of the bed sides will be permitted. You must use factory springs for make and model of truck. You may use all thread for shocks.
20. On trucks with out front leaf springs, you can have kickers from the dash bar to the frame behind A-arms.
2"x 2" square tubing or 2" pipe only. 1 per side.

FIX-IT-PLATES:
• Fix-it-plates will be allowed on ALL trucks.
• May have (2) fix-it-plates per side. Plates to be no larger than 4”x4”x1/4”.
• Only (1) plate may be used in front of the front a-arms.
• Any fix-it-plates larger in size or thickness will be trimmed to allowable size.

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SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS - 2016
YOUTH COMPACT CAR

General: Entrants ages 12-16 without driver’s license. All entrants must have a notarized release signed by parent or legal guardian, a notary will be available onsite.
The Summit 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.
A PARENT OR ADULT MUST RIDE WITH THE DRIVER. This is for instructional purposes as well as a possible emergency situation.
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 AND 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.

This class is for the kids AGES 12-16 W/0 DRIVERS LICENSE. Upon arrival, a notarized parental consent form must be filled out or you will not be allowed to participate. One parent must be present with valid I.D. A notary will be present to notarize the entry forms. A PARENT OR ADULT MUST RIDE WITH THE DRIVER
BUILDING: All cars must remain stock unless specified in these rules all cars must be factory front wheel drive 4 or 6 cylinder and wheelbase must not exceed 113".
Strip entire interior. You can leave passenger seat, dash, KEY START RECOMMENDED. Completely remove airbags and power charge!

WELDING: One bar (maximum 6-in. diameter) behind seat with 12” x 12” inner door plates. A roll over bar strongly ad-vised. You may have a 4 point cage for driver and passenger safety. Reinforcing the drivers door and passenger door highly recommended.
DOORS MAY BE WELDED outside only 3" wide x ¼” thick strapping. Both outside front doors can be reinforced 6” past the door seams.
Trunk / tailgate may be welded in a 5” on 5” off pattern with 3” wide strapping. Deck lids must remain in factory location. NO TUCKING/WEDGING.
Hood to be fastened shut with bolts in 6 places or 9 wire in 8 places. Sheet metal to sheet metal only.

BUMPERS: Any year factory automobile bumper allowed. NO LOADED or pointed bumpers PERMITTED. You can hard nose the front bumper. You may use a 2”x6”x¼” plate to weld bumper the frame, 2 per side. Bumper shocks may be 2” round pipe, 2”x2” SQUARE TUBING or factory shock. Shocks may not be further than 6" inside of frame and be no bigger than 2” diameter. You may weld shock to frame. FACTORY BUMPER SHOCKS CAN ONLY BE WELDED THE FIRST 6” FROM END OF FRAME AND MAY NOT BE MOVED BACK ON FRAME.
TIRES: No studded tires on the drive wheels. You can glue, screw, double and stem protection is allowed. Remove wheel weights. Any tire permitted.

WINDOWS: Must be removed. Must have 2 places of #9 wire, banding, strapping 3/8”x3” flat stock or chain in windshield and rear window area to protect driver/passenger. Mount this from roof to the cowl or deck lid panel. It must not be at-tached to the hood

BATTERY: Must be mounted inside the car. All parts of battery must be covered with a non flammable material.

FUEL TANKS: This is the most important rule to read. Any fuel system that’s unsafe will not pass. Stock fuel tanks can be left in if they are mounted in front of rear axle. I don’t want to see a stock tank mounted in your back seat area. Tanks must be made of steel. A 4 point hold down bolted to floor with a minimum of a 2" washer on the underside of car. All hoses must be double clamped at all connections. Electric fuel pumps must be operated by a switch that the passenger can shut off in case of a fire. I'll paint switch during inspection. Stock systems will simply use the key.

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SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS - 2016
POWER WHEELS

BUILD:
• Children of any age may participate as long as they fit safely without modifications.
• The stock battery can be replaced with a 12 volt lawn mower battery only. It can be positioned anywhere inside the vehicle, except for the passenger seat.
• Secure the doors and hood so they do not some open during the race with a bungie, strap or similar method.
• Seatbelts are not mandatory, but are recommended.
• Helmets are mandatory.
• Screws may be added to the tires for traction.

RACE:
• Derby will last for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, any remaining vehicle will be lined up and will drag race to a finish.
• This is for fun. Be safe.

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