Post by cddaonline on Feb 9, 2017 20:50:47 GMT -5
Modified, Semi-Stock , and Compact rule---Also see attached.
CDDA-Championship DEMOLITION DERBY ASSOCIATION
2017 MODIFIEDS RULES including the Midwest Championship
The auto demolition derby is open to men and women. In fairness to all contestants, the following rules and regulations shall prevail. THESE RULES WERE DESIGNED WITH COMMON DERBY TERMINOLOGY IN MIND
DO NOT THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
DRIVER ENTRY
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age or if 16 or 17 years of age must have notarized permit by parent/guardian. Driver must furnish his/her own car. Entry fee $40.00 for driver and $20.00 per pit person unless stated different on schedule. All drivers and pit persons must sign waiver of release of liability before entering pit area or track. NO ONE UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE allowed in pit area or on track. Entries will be accepted up to one hour prior to race time. You must be there at least one hour before show. IF YOU ARE NOT IN LINE TO BE CHECKED IN AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE START TIME YOU WILL BE CHARGED AN EXTRA $20.00. All driver and pit people must attend meeting prior to race time.
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is different for each show. Prize money will be on the schedule. Final Prize money will be announced at the show.
PARTICIPANT REGULATIONS
2003 and newer Vics must have stock cradle (No reinforcement of stock cradle). No jeeps, trucks (rancheros, elcaminos are considered trucks), convertibles. No carryalls, Hearst, limos. NO imperials or imperial sub frames allowed. NO LINCOLNS 61 to 70. Driver may maneuver forward or backward. NO deliberate driver's door hits. If a driver does not hit another active car in one minute that car/driver shall be disqualified. No sandbagging, if you are sandbagging the race will be stopped and a flag will be placed on your car that says sandbagger. Cars must move when hit or show visible damage. Driver must remain in his/her car with helmet on until car is removed from track or officials tell you different. Make sure helmet strap is fastened. If helmet keeps coming off during race you will be disqualified.
PREPARATION OF CARS
SPRING POCKETS CANNOT BE REINFORCED No screws allowed! Pre denting & tucking is okay. Slogans, advertising or painting may be placed anywhere on the car except front doors. MANDATORY-You must have a readable roof sign with number (you are only allowed one roof sign). NO profanity. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, head liners, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable except front seats must be removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS DOWN IN DOORS!! Trunks must be empty of all debris, spare tires, rims, parts etc. Car must be clean of all glass. NO ether or any other assisted re starts.
9 WIRE
Unlimited 9 wire but none can go around cage or halo bar.
INSIDE OF CAR
Wagons must have spare tire flap removed. Cars must be swept clean of all glass & debris. NO seam welding inside of car.
GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS and BATTERIES
Floor mounted gas and brake pedals must be mounted with 4 bolts only and cannot be mounted in any way for reinforcement of car and must be at least 4 inches from any body mount bolts or plates. Battery box will be a minimum of 4 inches away from body mounts. 2 12v batteries max. Must be placed in a secure position and be covered with floor mat, inner tube or something nonflammable. Batteries must be securely fastened down.
ENGINES & TRANSMISSION & DRIVE SHAFTS
Any engine or transmission may be used in any car but must be mounted within 3 inches of stock position. Motor mounts may be welded. Maximum 4x6 motor mount plates. Motors may be chained. Motors must have air breather. Transmission coolers are okay. High pressure hydraulic line recommended for this. Keep safety in mind when installing. Officials may disqualify you if they think installation is unsafe. You may tie motor down with 2 chains with 2 links welded to the engine crossmember/cradle or 2 straps 1 inch wide 3 inches weld to engine crossmember/cradle or wire in addition to motor mounts. Drive shaft- any drive shaft okay.
TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
OEM transmission crossmember or 2x2 OD ¼ inch maximum replacement. Must be mounted with at least 2 inch space from all transmission protector components. You may weld or bolt a 2 inch angle iron to inside of frame, 5 inch maximum to facilitate the mounting of crossmember. Center mount may not exceed a normal transmission mount bolt area 6 inch maximum. No additional bracing allowed. If you bolt a maximum of 2 bolts on side rails or tranny mount. All tranny mounts must have the ability to slide un-obstructive backwards. Means any bolt hole must be slotted to have slide to back.
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS/ ENGINE CRADLES/MID PLATES MATERIALS FOR THIS 1 inch OR LESS
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS are allowed but must be no wider than 12 inches and Distributor protector cannot be more than 3 inches max away from distributor cap. May not be welded, bolted or connected to body, hood or frame (MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM DASH BAR ON ALL CARS USED OR NEW). Forward supports must be inside normally positioned headers and not extend past the water pump. AFTER MARKET ENGINE CRADLES are allowed. Cradle to mid plate may be connected but in no way connected to frame. It can be no further than 8 inches from original mounts. Must connect to frame as a standard mount would. If you run a pulley protector must be 3 inches from sway bar. Mid plate must have gap between it and fire wall. Mid plate no wider than 27 inches. If you have no distributor protector you may weld 2 one inch diameter rods one on each side from dash bar to top side of frame. Must be at least 3 inches behind a-arms welded to top side of frame only.
RADIATORS & FANS
May be removed but not relocated. OEM style radiators only. NO homemade or tube style. AC condensers if left in may be retained by four 3x6x1/4 inch straps max and eight 3/8 inch bolts with 1 inch washers. Straps may be welded to core support. Core bolts must be vertical. Instead of condenser you may run expanded metal-1/8 inch. No more then 6-2 inch welds or 6- bolts to fasten with,
GAS TANKS
Maximum of 10 gallons of gas. Gas tanks must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement. Do not use bungee cords for this. If tank is not secure you will not be running. Tanks must have secure caps and be leak proof. Lines must be leak proof. Stock gas tanks in cars must be removed or have holes punched in them and be washed out. NO PLASTIC TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS ALLOWED!! EXCEPTION- plastic racing fuel cells are allowed. You must have a metal or tin shield between gas tank and driver. This may be mounted with screws.
CAGE/HALO/FRONT & REAR WINDOW BARS
Cage may be constructed 1 of 2 ways.
OPTION 1- Cage is allowed 2 side bars max. Size 6 inch tubing or channel. Max of 3 cross bars allowed no larger than 5 inches diameter, no curved dash bars, must be a minimum of 5 inches from center of fire wall, must be minimum of 10 inches from floor. No higher than bottom of side windows. Rear bar may attach to front side of inner tire well must be 4 inches off of backseat panel. 4 down legs allowed 6 inches wide maximum. 2 down legs may go to frame in between inside seams of both front doors cannot be connected to body mount bolts. Must be vertical. 2 Down legs may attach to body in back seat area, may not be within 6 inches of body mount bolts or body mount plate.
OPTION 2- You are allowed 2 side bars 60" max and 2 cross bars (no curved dash bars minimum of five inches from firewall). You are allowed a gas tank protector 6x24 inches must be at least 2 inches from backseat panel. May attach to 2nd bar. 4 down legs as stated in option 1 (option 1 & 2 cage must be left in same position as it was when passed inspection).
HALO BAR- may be added to cage 5 inch diameter max. May go to floor pan sheet metal not to frame. Must remain vertical, NO TILTING. Must be within 12 inches of driver’s seat. May only be attached to roof with 2 bolts.
FRONT WINDSHIELD BARS-only 2 ½ x ¼ inch max. 2 bars only. May not extend more than 3 inches past windshield opening. Cannot not be directly behind distributor protector. No cross bars. The front bars are a minimum of 16 inches apart. Cannot attach to halo bar. Flat Strap ONLY. Must remain 4 inches away from mid plate and any other engine cradle component.
REAR WINDOW PROTECTOR-will either be 9 wire or max of 3/8 chain not welded solid. You are allowed two 3 inch max retaining plate to attach rear window protector.
FRONT & BACK BUMPER
Must start with a factory bumper. May reinforce the inside of bumper but must remain stock appearing. Reinforced no wider than frame rails. OUTSIDE OF BUMPERS MUST BE STOCK APPEARING. Must have hole in the end of the bumper. End of bumper must be same width as center of the bumper. All bumpers can only be reinforced between front bumper skin and stock backing. No homemade pointy’s. No reconfiguration of stock bumpers. Bumpers must be mounted in front of core support bolts. All bumpers and brackets must be passenger car origin, no rear brackets on front. All brackets and shocks must be mounted outside of frame unless factory shocks were mounted inside of frame (example 80's ford). Cadillac’s and Y frame Chryslers must be mounted outside frame. Bumpers and brackets may be welded solid to frame; no brackets may extend further back than 10 inches from center of original core support bolt, 2 4x8x1/4 inch straps per bumper may be welded to frame to hold bumper on only. Or 2 3/4 all thread may be used with 4 inch washer max. Washer cannot be welded. Bumper height from ground 16 inches min. 22 inches max from bottom of bumper. For front of cars you must use front bumper brackets no rear brackets on front (OEM) anything excessive will not be allowed.
DOORS
All doors and wagon gates must be chained, wired or welded shut. All doors except wagon gates may be welded solid outside only. You may use a 3 inch strap for this. Wagon gates may weld four 3 inch plates or bolt 4 places with 3/4 inch althread with washers no bigger than 4 inch outside diameter. Driver’s door can have one bar attached 3 inches past front doors.
HOODS/CORE SUPPORT
If hoods are removed or fan blade showing, belts must be cut or fan blade removed. Hoods must have two holes cut in them for fire extinguishers. Not directly over carburetor. You may use 6 althread no larger than 1 inch with washers no bigger than 6 inches outside diameter. Only two may go through the frame (THESE 2 MUST BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF RADIATOR SUPPORT. Must go through core support bolt holes. No welding TO body or frame may weld to core support. Spacers no bigger than 4 inch material may be used. no welding to body or frame may weld to core support. None in front of radiator. Caddies and Chryslers mount the 2 althread through frame as a GM or Ford would be. NO WELDING ON HOODS THEY MUST OPEN FOR INSPECTION. You may use SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter around header holes, fire holes no more than 20 bolts for this. You may weld althread to side of frame vertical, but not spacer. No welding of spacer.
TRUNKS
You can use four 1 inch althread with washer no larger than 6 inches outside diameter. 2 may go through frame. You can use 10 SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter around lip of trunk lid (must be on drip rail) or ten 1 inch welds around trunk lid. If you don’t bolt you may weld trunk lid. Weld 6 inches leave 6 inches. 3 inch strap max. Tucking or V'ing of trunk is allowed. NO WEDGING. Quarter panels must remain vertical within 3 inches of OEM position. 1 trunk lid per car.
BODY
Creasing of body allowed but cannot be welded or bolted. Cannot be doubled creased. NO adding of skins. May patch rust hole but must be visible for inspectors. No other body seam welding except what is stated in the rules. NO SEAM WELDING.
SEDAGON
You may sedagon a pre ran wagon but cannot exceed 4-3/4 althread with 6 inches outside diameter washers. Also may use 10 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Or weld 10- 1 inch spots along with 4 althread. None can go to frame. You cannot exceed this.
FENDERS
You may trim fenders. You can bolt fenders. 10 bolts per fender with bolts no bigger than SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Or weld 1 inch leave 1 inch but not both. REAR QUARTER PANEL CONSIDERED FENDER.
TIRES/RIMS
14 ply fork lift tires okay. Do not exceed this. For those that don't have these, tire inside of tire is okay. Field tile inside of tire okay. Foam filled tires okay. V-tread tire okay. NO liquid filled tires. No split rims, NO paddle tires. Tires screwed to rims okay on backside only. Valve stem protectors are okay. No reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes. (2 inch maximum on outside diameter of lug holes.)
OLD IRON LEAF FIXING
6 leafs max. 2 1/2 inches wide, 2 inch stager, longest spring 5 ft. No thicker than 5/16. 4 clamps per side. Must be mounted as factory leafs would be mounted. Wagons must be done as factory.
LEAF SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
Converting coil springs to leaf is allowed but you must follow these rules. Cars that can be converted must be 80 or newer body styles NO EXCEPTIONS. Springs must have at least a 2 inch stager, no more than 4 clamps per side, no more than 6 springs per side (car springs only). Springs must be no more than 2 1/2 inches wide, longest spring must be no longer than 5 foot. Thickness no more than 5/16. This will be checked with a 5/16 inch wrench.
Main leaf must be top leaf.
LEAF SRPING MOUNTING
Front spring must use factory suspension hole (trailer arm hole). Reinforcement of this hole must not exceed 3 inches of center of this hole and must be done on outside of frame only and using metal no thicker than the frame. Any reinforcement found on inside of frame will be cause for immediate disqualification. No reinforcement for leaf spring hanging. Washers no bigger than 4 inches, outside bracket no longer than 8 inches total. No welding except what it takes to mount the brackets. This conversion must be as close as possible to OEM style mounting. Example: mid 70 style GM wagons and Chryslers. If officials find you went beyond how factory leaf springs are mounted on factory leaf cars you will not be allowed to participate and no refund of entry fee. NO FLAT SPRUNG CARS.
REAR ENDS
Must be of OEM origin, eight lug max (3/4 ton). NO FLOATER. Rear end bracing allowed. Braces are for the sole purpose of strengthening rear end housing only. Trailing arms may be lengthened or shortened. Must be of passenger car origin and may be reinforced. Rear ends with bigger than 35 spline axles will be allowed to compete with stock trailing arms or if a leafed car a 4 inch stager in leafs. If driver refuses to pull axel, if any question of size of axle, that driver shall be disqualified.
Watts link conversions on newer fords. You may convert a watts link to a standard 4 link system in the following way; Use the upper and lower trailing arm brackets off an older ford. No shortening of trailing arms, no positioning brackets to strengthen front down legs of the rear hump. Must mount in the stock location. Use upper mount tray out of older car but must leave 2 inches of original factory package tray to weld to. May not be welded to frame. Do not re-weld seam. Welds may only weld to tray package. IF YOU HAVE 35 SPLINE AXELS OR LESS YOU CAN HAVE AXEL SAVERS.
A-ARM/TIE RODS/BALL JOINTS/SPINDLES/FRONT SPRINGS
Tie rod ends must be factory OEM (passenger car origin) Turn buckle may be reinforced with sleeve. After market tie rod ends allowed but NO HEIM JOINTS. May weld in ball joints with the sole purpose of retaining ball joints in factory position only-Must be OEM. Screw in ball joints ALLOWED. NO AFTER MARKET SPINDLES OR HUBS
A-ARMS You may weld, bolt or chain down your a-arms, You are allowed either 2 straps 2x3 inch max nothing may contact frame (do not weld whole a-arm down) or 1-chain, or 1 bolt. All straps, bolts chains must be in middle of A-arm. All attachments must be made to spring bucket only
FRAMES
Welding on frames is allowed from in front of the a-arm forward. Top seam only. Do not exceed 1/2 inch weld. You can weld 12 inches max behind a-arms and no further back than front of front door not to exceed 1/2 inch weld. (I do not care how you split this up but do not exceed 12 inches). No added metal. No concrete. Do not reinforce frame. Notching of frame is permitted. Plates allowed on fresh cars max. 4-5x4x1/4 flat plates. You can add 2 more plates’ 5x4x1/4 to a pre ran car but you can only have a total of 4 plates on front of car. The front of the car is considered from the firewall forward. Must have at least 4 inches between patches and all other brackets and welds. (Do not cut these patches into a bunch of little ones). You may run a chain from frame to frame in the back. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDER COATING OR PAINTING ON FRAME. Cross member may be welded but not reinforced. If you re-sub frame car it must be model to model. Mopar and Caddies can close in the Y on the front part of frame but cannot add metal to do this.NO FRAME SQUARING. YOU CAN SHORTEN FRAME BUT ONLY IN FRONT OF THE TWO FACTORY CORE SUPPORT MOUNTS. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANY RECONFIGURATION OF CORE SUPPORT MOUNT HOLES (THIS MEANS NO MOVING MOUNTING EARS ON FORDS(STOCK WELDS MUST BE VISIBLE) OR DRILLING NEW HOLES FOR CHEVY CORE SUPPORT MOUNT HOLES)
HUMP PLATES
Maximum thickness ¼ inch. Maximum length 14 inches. Must be in center of hump on outside of frame only. With a 3/8 inch inspection hole drilled through plate and frame. Plate must be cut to contour to frame. ONLY COIL SPRING CARS ARE ALLOWED TO DO THIS.
BODY MOUNT BOLTS
Body mount rubbers may be removed. Mount bolts may be replaced with 3/4 inch. You may add two extra body mount bolts anywhere you want but do not exceed this. If extra body mounts are horizontal cannot be no longer than 7 inches. Bottom body mount washers must be inside frame or removed for inspection. If you use althread 2 nuts 2 washers. If you use bolts 1 nut 2 washers. Body mount washers 5 x 3/16 maximum.
WELD RULES.
NO WELD anywhere on car may exceed ½ inch single pass, this includes all repair plates. All brackets, seam welds and GAPES WILL BE MEASURED WITH THE WELD.
SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Cars must have 2 bars attached to center of windshield from roof down to dash area to prevent hoot from coming in. Cannot be attached to halo bar.
2. Radiator overflow hoses must be pointing at ground and fastened so they cannot shoot water towards officials or drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed toward front of the car.
4. If you have a hole in the fire wall, it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. DOT approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not be covered by insurance if a facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory you must wear long pants and shirt. Fire suit recommended.
9. 2 fires you are out unless fuel fire then one fire you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or track.
11. No pit persons allowed on track.
12. Note: Management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time. Any person on track or causing trouble and not complying with rules will be asked to leave. We can have you escorted off or have you arrested and can be banned from running or being in pit area at future GSA events. Protests must be made no later than 5 minutes after heat in question. No protest will be taken after feature event and only drivers my protest. Officials will re-inspect the top cars. Anything done to car to make it illegal after inspection will be disqualified.
13. If you reinforce anything besides what is stated in these rules it can be considered illegal and you will not run. Official's decision is final.
Protest fee is $500.00. Only a driver can protest a car. If something is found the person protesting will get their $500.00 back and prize money will be taken away from the person who is being protested. If nothing is found then the person who is being protested will receive the $500.00. REMEMBER ONLY DRIVERS MAY PROTEST A CAR.
NOTE: DECISION OF JUDGES ARE FINAL! INSPECTION WILL BE THOROUGH, SCOPE, DRILLS, ETC.
If you have any questions please call or text Chad @ 785-479-0996
WHEN IN DOUBT CALL BEFORE YOU BUILD!!!!!!
CDDA-Championship DEMOLITION DERBY ASSOCIATION
2017 Semi-Stock RULES
The auto demolition derby is open to men and women. In fairness to all contestants, the following rules and regulations shall prevail. THESE RULES WERE DESIGNED WITH COMMON DERBY TERMINOLOGY IN MIND, DO NOT THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
PARTICIPANT REGULATIONS
Driver may move forward or backward. Driver must make contact every 60 seconds or be disqualified. No sandbagging. If you sandbag the race will be stopped and a sandbagger flag will be put on top of your car. No team driving allowed not even on a sandbagger. Cars must move when hit or show visible damage. No driver’s door hits allowed
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is different for each show. Prize money will be on the schedule. Final Prize money will be announced at the show.
ENTRY FEE
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age or if 16 or 17 years of age must have notarized permit by parent/guardian. Driver must furnish his/her own car. Entry fee $40.00 for driver and $20.00 per pit person unless stated different on schedule. All drivers and pit persons must sign waiver of release of liability before entering pit area or track. NO ONE UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE allowed in pit area or on track. Entries will be accepted up to one hour prior to race time. You must be there at least one hour before show. IF YOU ARE NOT IN LINE TO BE CHECKED IN AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE START TIME YOU WILL BE CHARGED AN EXTRA $20.00. All driver and pit people must attend meeting prior to race time.
PREPARATION OF CARS
This class will be limited to 1980 (1977 for some makes) to 2002 cars. No screws allowed. NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS (heavy duty plastic racing fuel cells are allowed). No wedging, no sedagons, no jeeps, no trucks (ranchero and el Caminos are considered trucks), no carryalls, no Hearst, no limos, no convertibles. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, headliner, back seats, fiber glass and anything else that is flammable must be removed before reaching the exhibit area (do not break glass down in the doors). Trunks must be empty of all debris, spare tire rims, parts, etc. Wagons must have spare tire flap removed or hole cut in it for inspectors to see. ABSOLUTELY NO welding besides what is stated in these rules. UNLIMITED 9-WIRE. 9 wire cannot go to cage or halo bar.
MANDATORY
You must have number on both front doors big enough to read and bright enough color to see. Also must have number on roof with name on roof above front doors. Use your choice of number. No profanity allowed on cars.
ENGINE
Engines must be Chevy to Chevy, Ford to Ford etc. stock only. You may use 2 chains to retain one on each side. You may use header pipes. You may use half cradle to mount motor only. Must have factory bottom mounts.
RADIATORS
Stock
TRANSMISSION
Transmission coolers are allowed. No protectors must be stock. Keep safety in mind when installing coolers.
BATTERY
Must be in a secure position and be covered with something nonflammable like rubber tube, rubber floor mat, etc. Batteries must be secured so they don’t move. 2 12v batteries max.
REAR ENDS
Rear ends must be 5 lug, GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc. Locking of rear ends permitted. MUST BE MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR (no ford nine inch or 8.5 unless that yr. and model came with it)
DRIVE SHAFTS
May be shortened or lengthened or you may use slip drive shaft.
SUSPENSION/ TRAILING ARMS & A-ARMS. No welding suspension parts what so ever, must remain stock UNLESS STATED BELOW
May be shortened or lengthened with no more than one inch overlap. No other reinforcement. A-arms may be bolted with 1-5/8 bolt or nine wired (with 4 wraps) or 1-3/8 chain (1 wrap) in no way to be used as reinforcement. Spring spacers allowed
STEERING COLUMN/BRAKES/SHIFTER
The steering column must be gm to gm, ford to ford etc... Brakes must be stock and work. All components must be stock. You may put shifter on the floor. You can change gas pedal but must be in stock location.
HOOD
Hood must remain in factory position. 6 hood bolts allowed only 2 may go through the frame outside of radiator. Bolts must not be any bigger than ¾ with washers no bigger than 6 inches outside diameter. You must have 2 holes cut in the hood big enough for fire extinguisher. Not directly over carburetor. You may use 20 bolts around header holes no bigger than SAE 3/8 with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Must be Factory height on spacers and not welded.
TRUNK
You can use 4 ¾ bolts in trunk and 2 may go through frame with washers no bigger than 6 inches outside diameter. Trunk lids must remain on factory hinges. Tucking or V’ing of trunk lid is allowed, but absolutely no wedging. You may chain or nine wire. NO MORE THAN 50% OF TRUNK MAY BE TUCKED. You may also weld trunk lid 5 inches leave 5 inches with 2 inch x ¼ inch strap. Or bolt with 12 3/8 bolts. Creasing allowed but cannot be double creased.
BODY
No seam welding, no patching. Pre-denting is okay...Creasing is allowed no double creasing.
FENDERS & QUARTER PANELS
Fenders may be trimmed and 10 bolts may be used per fender. Bolts are to be no bigger than3/8 with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Quarter panels must remain vertical within 3 inches of OEM position
BODY MOUNT BOLTS
Must be factory. Bushings must be factory. Body bolts if missing or broke may replace with same size as factory bolt, 3 inch washers allowed.
FRAME
Absolutely no welding on frame. No reinforcing of frame what so ever. You can notch the frame. PATCHING OF FRAMES. Pre ran cars you can use 4-4x4x1/4 flat plate but frame must have damage. Must have a least a 4 inch gap between all plates and brackets.
DOORS
Driver’s door may be welded solid with a strap no bigger than 3 inches, on the outside only. All other doors you may weld 5 on 5 off with strap no bigger than 3 inches. Or you may chain or wire doors shut. On wagon’s tailgates NO WELDING. You may chain or nine wire in four places.
CAGE
You may have a cage with two side bars and three cross bars. The cage cannot extend past the dash area in the front and must be no further back than 2 inches in front of inner fender wells in back... This can be welded in. Absolutely no kickers. You may have a halo bar. (Must be vertical) and within 12 inches of driver’s seat. None of the cage or halo can connect to the frame. Halo cannot connect to the windshield bars or the roof sign. N0 gas tank protectors. Cage must be a minimum of eight inches off floor and no higher than bottom of door windows
BUMPERS
Must be 80 and newer bumper. They can be welded on with 4-3x3 x1/4 flat plate 2 per side or wired, chained or bolted from mount to mount. No welding of shocks or brackets. If you have an aluminum bumper you may change it. **Exception you can use a back bumper off of any year car but must be fastened on as stated above. You may load your bumper frame rail to frame rail, inside of bumper only. Welding of skins permitted.
GAS TANKS
Maximum of 6 gallons of gas. Fuel cells/metal boat tanks must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. NO STOCK TANKS. Fuel cells must be secured so there is no movement (Do not use bungee cords for this). If tank is not secure you will not be running. Fuel cells must have secure caps and be leak proof. All fuel lines must have no leaks. Stock gas tanks must be removed or have holes in them and washed out. NO PLASTIC TANKS (heavy plastic racing fuel cells may be used). You must have a shield of metal or tin between driver and gas tank (this may be mounted with screws).
TIRES & RIMS
Tire inside of tire is okay. Fork lift tires okay. No fluid inside of tires. Valve stem protectors okay. NO reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes (2 inch maximum on outside diameter of lug holes).
This is a SEMI MODIFIED class it will remain a SEMI MODIFIED class so do not do any more than what is stated in these rules. Do not do anything to make your car illegal after inspection. If this happens you will be disqualified and no return of entry. Officials have the right to re-inspect you cars at any time. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM OF WHAT YOU CAN DO IN THIS CLASS
SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Cars must have 2 bars attached to center of windshield from roof down to dash area to prevent hoot from coming in. Cannot be attached to halo bar.
2. Radiator overflow hoses must be pointing at ground and fastened so they cannot shoot water towards officials or drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed toward front of the car.
4. If you have a hole in the fire wall, it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. DOT approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not be covered by insurance if a facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory you must wear long pants and shirt. Fire suit recommended.
9. 2 fires you are out unless fuel fire then one fire you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or track.
11. No pit persons allowed on track.
12. Note: Management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time. Any person on track or causing trouble and not complying with rules will be asked to leave. We can have you escorted off or have you arrested and can be banned from running or being in pit area at future GSA events. Protests must be made no later than 5 minutes after heat in question. No protest will be taken after feature event and only drivers my protest. Officials will re-inspect the top cars. Anything done to car to make it illegal after inspection will be disqualified.
13. If you reinforce anything besides what is stated in these rules it can be considered illegal and you will not run. Official's decision is final.
Protest fee is $500.00. Only a driver can protest a car. If something is found the person protesting will get their $500.00 back and prize money will be taken away from the person who is being protested. If nothing is found then the person who is being protested will receive the $500.00. REMEMBER ONLY DRIVERS MAY PROTEST A CAR.
If you have any questions please call or text Chad @ 785-479-0996
WHEN IN DOUBT CALL BEFORE YOU BUILD!!!!!!
CDDA-Championship DEMOLITION DERBY ASSOCIATION
2017 COMPACT & FIGURE 8 RULES
This class is open to all men and women 16 years old and over. 16 and 17 years old must have a notarized permit signed by parent/guardian. In fairness to all the following rules and regulations shall prevail.
Participant regulations
Driver may move forward or backward. Driver must make contact every 60 seconds or be disqualified. No sandbagging. No team driving. Cars must move when hit or show visible damage. No driver door hits allowed.
Prize Money is different for each show. It will be posted on our schedule page.
Preparation of Cars
THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN TO FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CARS ONLY AND WHEEL BASE WILL NOT EXCEED 108 INCHES. Measured from center of wheel to center of wheel (must be factory 108 inches cannot move wheels in). No screws allowed. NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS (heavy duty plastic racing fuel cells are allowed). No wedging, no sedagons, no jeeps, trucks. NO PACERS ALLOWED. No convertibles. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, headliner, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable) must be removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS IN DOORS. Trunks must be empty of all debris (spare tires, rims, etc.). Absolutely no welding but what is stated in these rules. Unlimited 9 wire. Mandatory you must have number on both front doors and roof big enough to see and must be bright enough colors to be seen. No profanity allowed on cars.
Engines
Must be 4 or 6 cylinders and must be in stock position. No cradles or protectors. You can have a simple carb protector from motor mounts on front to bolts on back of motor (no bigger than 2x3 material to be used).
MOTOR MOUNTS
YOU CAN USE A 2X2 SQUARE TUBING TO REPLACE FACTORY MOUNT BUT, NOTHING TO MAKE IT A KICKER.
Radiators
May be removed but not relocated
Transmission
TRANNY COOLERS ARE ALLOWED keep safety in mind when installing. NO PROTECTORS. YOU CAN HAVE A AFTER MARKET SHIFTER
Battery
Must be in a secure position and be covered with something nonflammable (like rubber floor mat). Batteries must be secure with no movement.
Suspension
Must remain stock. Except as stated in these rules. You may weld shocks, spacers allowed, c v shafts may be modified. NO MODIFIED TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, ETC.
Steering Column
May be modified from gear box to steering wheel. All other components must remain stock.
Hood
Must be in factory position. 4 hood bolts allowed but only 2 can go to the frame. They cannot go in front of the radiator. Bolts must not be bigger than ¾ with washers no larger than 6 inches outside diameter. Must have 2 holes cut in hood big enough for fire extinguisher. Not directly over carburetor. Althread or bolts must be straight no making a L OUT OF THEM.
Trunk/Wagon tailgate/Hatches
You can use 4 ¾ bolts with washers not bigger than 6 inches outside diameter, none to the frame. Trunk lids must remain on hinges. You may tuck the trunk but no wedging and no sedagons. If you don’t bolt you may weld trunk 1 inch leave 6 inches. Hatches and wagon tailgates weld 1 inch leave 6 inches.
Body
No seam welding allowed. No patching allowed. Pre-denting is okay. Creasing is allowed no double creasing no welding or bolting creases.
Fenders
Fenders may be trimmed. 10 bolts per fender may be used. Bolts are not to be no bigger than 3/8 with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter.
Body mount bolts
Must be factory size and must be in factory location. Must have factory rubbers.
Frame
Absolutely no welding on frame. No reinforcing of frame. You can notch the frame. You can have 2 5x4x1/4 inch plates for damaged area only. Must have at least 4 inches between all patches and brackets.
Doors
Doors may be welded solid with a strap no bigger than 3 inches, on the outside only. Driver’s door should be reinforced.
Cage
You may have a cage with two side bars and three bars across. The cage cannot extend past the dash area in the front and must be at least 2 inches in front of the rear wheel wells in the back. This can be welded in. Absolutely no kickers. You may have a halo bar no further back than 10 inched behind driver’s seat. None of the cage or halo bars can connect to the frame, or to windshield bars or roof signs. Cage must be at least 4 inches off of floor and no higher than bottom of door windows. Halo bars must be vertical.
Bumpers
FULL SIZED STOCK BUMPERS ALLOWED must be cut down to width of car (CENTER OF FRONT TIRE TREAD). You may weld the bumper on. Bumper brackets may be welded on. NO back brackets on front. No stuffed bumpers. You can have 2- bumper straps 14 inches long x ¼ x 4 inches wide must be flat strap. 1 per side of car. No pointy’s, no other reconfiguration you can have strap or shocks not both shocks must be factorys. BUMPER SKINS MAY BE WELDED
Gas Tank
Maximum 5 gallons of gas. Gas tank must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement (DO NOT USE BUNGE CORDS FOR THIS). If tank is not secure you will not be running, Tanks must have secure lids and be leak proof. All fuel lines must have no leaks. Stock gas tanks in cars must be removed or have holes in them and be washed out. You may run stock tank if it is in front of rear axle. NO PLASTIC TANKS (exception heavy duty plastic racing fuel cell). You must have a shield between gas tank and driver. This shield must be metal or tin. This may be mounted with screws. NO FREON TANKS WITH LEGS WELDED ON THEM.B
Tires
Any tire allowed. Valve stem protectors are okay. NO reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes (2 inch maximum on outside diameter of lug holes).
Back window bars
You may use nine wire or a chain in back window area chain links cannot be welded if you use chain you may use 2 3 x 3 plates to attach chain.
This is a stock type class do not exceed these rules. Do not do anything after inspection to make car illegal. If this happens you will be disqualified with no return of entry fee. Officials have the right to re-inspect cars at any time.
Safety Rules and Regulations
1. Cars must have at least one bar attached from roof down to dash area to prevent hood from coming in.
2. Radiator over flow hoses must be pointed at the ground and fastened so they cannot shoot water towards officials or other drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed towards front of cars.
4. Note if you have a hole in the fire wall it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. O.T. approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not be covered by insurance if facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory-you must wear long pants and a shirt (fire suit recommended).
9. 2 fires and you are out unless it’s a fuel fire then it’s just 1 fire and you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or on the track.
11. NO PIT PERSONS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK.
12. Note management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time. Any person on track or causing trouble and not complying with the rules will be asked to leave (we can have you escorted off or have you arrested and you can be banned from running or being in pit area at future G.S.A. events).
13. Protests must be made 5 minutes after the compact heat. Only Drivers are allowed to protest a car. Officials will re-inspect the top cars.
FIGURE 8 CARS CAN HAVE A SIMPLE TYPE LOOP IN FRONT OF RADIATOR NO BIGGER THEN 3 INCH PIPE IT CAN COME OFF OF BUMPER AND HOOK TO HOOD BOLTS. NO POINTY’S DO NOT GO CRAZY ON THIS OR YOU WILL BE CUTTING. NO STUFFED BUMPERS.
If you have any questions call Chad @ 785-479-0996
CDDA-Championship DEMOLITION DERBY ASSOCIATION
2017 MODIFIEDS RULES including the Midwest Championship
The auto demolition derby is open to men and women. In fairness to all contestants, the following rules and regulations shall prevail. THESE RULES WERE DESIGNED WITH COMMON DERBY TERMINOLOGY IN MIND
DO NOT THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
DRIVER ENTRY
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age or if 16 or 17 years of age must have notarized permit by parent/guardian. Driver must furnish his/her own car. Entry fee $40.00 for driver and $20.00 per pit person unless stated different on schedule. All drivers and pit persons must sign waiver of release of liability before entering pit area or track. NO ONE UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE allowed in pit area or on track. Entries will be accepted up to one hour prior to race time. You must be there at least one hour before show. IF YOU ARE NOT IN LINE TO BE CHECKED IN AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE START TIME YOU WILL BE CHARGED AN EXTRA $20.00. All driver and pit people must attend meeting prior to race time.
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is different for each show. Prize money will be on the schedule. Final Prize money will be announced at the show.
PARTICIPANT REGULATIONS
2003 and newer Vics must have stock cradle (No reinforcement of stock cradle). No jeeps, trucks (rancheros, elcaminos are considered trucks), convertibles. No carryalls, Hearst, limos. NO imperials or imperial sub frames allowed. NO LINCOLNS 61 to 70. Driver may maneuver forward or backward. NO deliberate driver's door hits. If a driver does not hit another active car in one minute that car/driver shall be disqualified. No sandbagging, if you are sandbagging the race will be stopped and a flag will be placed on your car that says sandbagger. Cars must move when hit or show visible damage. Driver must remain in his/her car with helmet on until car is removed from track or officials tell you different. Make sure helmet strap is fastened. If helmet keeps coming off during race you will be disqualified.
PREPARATION OF CARS
SPRING POCKETS CANNOT BE REINFORCED No screws allowed! Pre denting & tucking is okay. Slogans, advertising or painting may be placed anywhere on the car except front doors. MANDATORY-You must have a readable roof sign with number (you are only allowed one roof sign). NO profanity. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, head liners, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable except front seats must be removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS DOWN IN DOORS!! Trunks must be empty of all debris, spare tires, rims, parts etc. Car must be clean of all glass. NO ether or any other assisted re starts.
9 WIRE
Unlimited 9 wire but none can go around cage or halo bar.
INSIDE OF CAR
Wagons must have spare tire flap removed. Cars must be swept clean of all glass & debris. NO seam welding inside of car.
GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS and BATTERIES
Floor mounted gas and brake pedals must be mounted with 4 bolts only and cannot be mounted in any way for reinforcement of car and must be at least 4 inches from any body mount bolts or plates. Battery box will be a minimum of 4 inches away from body mounts. 2 12v batteries max. Must be placed in a secure position and be covered with floor mat, inner tube or something nonflammable. Batteries must be securely fastened down.
ENGINES & TRANSMISSION & DRIVE SHAFTS
Any engine or transmission may be used in any car but must be mounted within 3 inches of stock position. Motor mounts may be welded. Maximum 4x6 motor mount plates. Motors may be chained. Motors must have air breather. Transmission coolers are okay. High pressure hydraulic line recommended for this. Keep safety in mind when installing. Officials may disqualify you if they think installation is unsafe. You may tie motor down with 2 chains with 2 links welded to the engine crossmember/cradle or 2 straps 1 inch wide 3 inches weld to engine crossmember/cradle or wire in addition to motor mounts. Drive shaft- any drive shaft okay.
TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER
OEM transmission crossmember or 2x2 OD ¼ inch maximum replacement. Must be mounted with at least 2 inch space from all transmission protector components. You may weld or bolt a 2 inch angle iron to inside of frame, 5 inch maximum to facilitate the mounting of crossmember. Center mount may not exceed a normal transmission mount bolt area 6 inch maximum. No additional bracing allowed. If you bolt a maximum of 2 bolts on side rails or tranny mount. All tranny mounts must have the ability to slide un-obstructive backwards. Means any bolt hole must be slotted to have slide to back.
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS/ ENGINE CRADLES/MID PLATES MATERIALS FOR THIS 1 inch OR LESS
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS are allowed but must be no wider than 12 inches and Distributor protector cannot be more than 3 inches max away from distributor cap. May not be welded, bolted or connected to body, hood or frame (MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM DASH BAR ON ALL CARS USED OR NEW). Forward supports must be inside normally positioned headers and not extend past the water pump. AFTER MARKET ENGINE CRADLES are allowed. Cradle to mid plate may be connected but in no way connected to frame. It can be no further than 8 inches from original mounts. Must connect to frame as a standard mount would. If you run a pulley protector must be 3 inches from sway bar. Mid plate must have gap between it and fire wall. Mid plate no wider than 27 inches. If you have no distributor protector you may weld 2 one inch diameter rods one on each side from dash bar to top side of frame. Must be at least 3 inches behind a-arms welded to top side of frame only.
RADIATORS & FANS
May be removed but not relocated. OEM style radiators only. NO homemade or tube style. AC condensers if left in may be retained by four 3x6x1/4 inch straps max and eight 3/8 inch bolts with 1 inch washers. Straps may be welded to core support. Core bolts must be vertical. Instead of condenser you may run expanded metal-1/8 inch. No more then 6-2 inch welds or 6- bolts to fasten with,
GAS TANKS
Maximum of 10 gallons of gas. Gas tanks must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement. Do not use bungee cords for this. If tank is not secure you will not be running. Tanks must have secure caps and be leak proof. Lines must be leak proof. Stock gas tanks in cars must be removed or have holes punched in them and be washed out. NO PLASTIC TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS ALLOWED!! EXCEPTION- plastic racing fuel cells are allowed. You must have a metal or tin shield between gas tank and driver. This may be mounted with screws.
CAGE/HALO/FRONT & REAR WINDOW BARS
Cage may be constructed 1 of 2 ways.
OPTION 1- Cage is allowed 2 side bars max. Size 6 inch tubing or channel. Max of 3 cross bars allowed no larger than 5 inches diameter, no curved dash bars, must be a minimum of 5 inches from center of fire wall, must be minimum of 10 inches from floor. No higher than bottom of side windows. Rear bar may attach to front side of inner tire well must be 4 inches off of backseat panel. 4 down legs allowed 6 inches wide maximum. 2 down legs may go to frame in between inside seams of both front doors cannot be connected to body mount bolts. Must be vertical. 2 Down legs may attach to body in back seat area, may not be within 6 inches of body mount bolts or body mount plate.
OPTION 2- You are allowed 2 side bars 60" max and 2 cross bars (no curved dash bars minimum of five inches from firewall). You are allowed a gas tank protector 6x24 inches must be at least 2 inches from backseat panel. May attach to 2nd bar. 4 down legs as stated in option 1 (option 1 & 2 cage must be left in same position as it was when passed inspection).
HALO BAR- may be added to cage 5 inch diameter max. May go to floor pan sheet metal not to frame. Must remain vertical, NO TILTING. Must be within 12 inches of driver’s seat. May only be attached to roof with 2 bolts.
FRONT WINDSHIELD BARS-only 2 ½ x ¼ inch max. 2 bars only. May not extend more than 3 inches past windshield opening. Cannot not be directly behind distributor protector. No cross bars. The front bars are a minimum of 16 inches apart. Cannot attach to halo bar. Flat Strap ONLY. Must remain 4 inches away from mid plate and any other engine cradle component.
REAR WINDOW PROTECTOR-will either be 9 wire or max of 3/8 chain not welded solid. You are allowed two 3 inch max retaining plate to attach rear window protector.
FRONT & BACK BUMPER
Must start with a factory bumper. May reinforce the inside of bumper but must remain stock appearing. Reinforced no wider than frame rails. OUTSIDE OF BUMPERS MUST BE STOCK APPEARING. Must have hole in the end of the bumper. End of bumper must be same width as center of the bumper. All bumpers can only be reinforced between front bumper skin and stock backing. No homemade pointy’s. No reconfiguration of stock bumpers. Bumpers must be mounted in front of core support bolts. All bumpers and brackets must be passenger car origin, no rear brackets on front. All brackets and shocks must be mounted outside of frame unless factory shocks were mounted inside of frame (example 80's ford). Cadillac’s and Y frame Chryslers must be mounted outside frame. Bumpers and brackets may be welded solid to frame; no brackets may extend further back than 10 inches from center of original core support bolt, 2 4x8x1/4 inch straps per bumper may be welded to frame to hold bumper on only. Or 2 3/4 all thread may be used with 4 inch washer max. Washer cannot be welded. Bumper height from ground 16 inches min. 22 inches max from bottom of bumper. For front of cars you must use front bumper brackets no rear brackets on front (OEM) anything excessive will not be allowed.
DOORS
All doors and wagon gates must be chained, wired or welded shut. All doors except wagon gates may be welded solid outside only. You may use a 3 inch strap for this. Wagon gates may weld four 3 inch plates or bolt 4 places with 3/4 inch althread with washers no bigger than 4 inch outside diameter. Driver’s door can have one bar attached 3 inches past front doors.
HOODS/CORE SUPPORT
If hoods are removed or fan blade showing, belts must be cut or fan blade removed. Hoods must have two holes cut in them for fire extinguishers. Not directly over carburetor. You may use 6 althread no larger than 1 inch with washers no bigger than 6 inches outside diameter. Only two may go through the frame (THESE 2 MUST BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF RADIATOR SUPPORT. Must go through core support bolt holes. No welding TO body or frame may weld to core support. Spacers no bigger than 4 inch material may be used. no welding to body or frame may weld to core support. None in front of radiator. Caddies and Chryslers mount the 2 althread through frame as a GM or Ford would be. NO WELDING ON HOODS THEY MUST OPEN FOR INSPECTION. You may use SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter around header holes, fire holes no more than 20 bolts for this. You may weld althread to side of frame vertical, but not spacer. No welding of spacer.
TRUNKS
You can use four 1 inch althread with washer no larger than 6 inches outside diameter. 2 may go through frame. You can use 10 SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter around lip of trunk lid (must be on drip rail) or ten 1 inch welds around trunk lid. If you don’t bolt you may weld trunk lid. Weld 6 inches leave 6 inches. 3 inch strap max. Tucking or V'ing of trunk is allowed. NO WEDGING. Quarter panels must remain vertical within 3 inches of OEM position. 1 trunk lid per car.
BODY
Creasing of body allowed but cannot be welded or bolted. Cannot be doubled creased. NO adding of skins. May patch rust hole but must be visible for inspectors. No other body seam welding except what is stated in the rules. NO SEAM WELDING.
SEDAGON
You may sedagon a pre ran wagon but cannot exceed 4-3/4 althread with 6 inches outside diameter washers. Also may use 10 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Or weld 10- 1 inch spots along with 4 althread. None can go to frame. You cannot exceed this.
FENDERS
You may trim fenders. You can bolt fenders. 10 bolts per fender with bolts no bigger than SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Or weld 1 inch leave 1 inch but not both. REAR QUARTER PANEL CONSIDERED FENDER.
TIRES/RIMS
14 ply fork lift tires okay. Do not exceed this. For those that don't have these, tire inside of tire is okay. Field tile inside of tire okay. Foam filled tires okay. V-tread tire okay. NO liquid filled tires. No split rims, NO paddle tires. Tires screwed to rims okay on backside only. Valve stem protectors are okay. No reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes. (2 inch maximum on outside diameter of lug holes.)
OLD IRON LEAF FIXING
6 leafs max. 2 1/2 inches wide, 2 inch stager, longest spring 5 ft. No thicker than 5/16. 4 clamps per side. Must be mounted as factory leafs would be mounted. Wagons must be done as factory.
LEAF SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
Converting coil springs to leaf is allowed but you must follow these rules. Cars that can be converted must be 80 or newer body styles NO EXCEPTIONS. Springs must have at least a 2 inch stager, no more than 4 clamps per side, no more than 6 springs per side (car springs only). Springs must be no more than 2 1/2 inches wide, longest spring must be no longer than 5 foot. Thickness no more than 5/16. This will be checked with a 5/16 inch wrench.
Main leaf must be top leaf.
LEAF SRPING MOUNTING
Front spring must use factory suspension hole (trailer arm hole). Reinforcement of this hole must not exceed 3 inches of center of this hole and must be done on outside of frame only and using metal no thicker than the frame. Any reinforcement found on inside of frame will be cause for immediate disqualification. No reinforcement for leaf spring hanging. Washers no bigger than 4 inches, outside bracket no longer than 8 inches total. No welding except what it takes to mount the brackets. This conversion must be as close as possible to OEM style mounting. Example: mid 70 style GM wagons and Chryslers. If officials find you went beyond how factory leaf springs are mounted on factory leaf cars you will not be allowed to participate and no refund of entry fee. NO FLAT SPRUNG CARS.
REAR ENDS
Must be of OEM origin, eight lug max (3/4 ton). NO FLOATER. Rear end bracing allowed. Braces are for the sole purpose of strengthening rear end housing only. Trailing arms may be lengthened or shortened. Must be of passenger car origin and may be reinforced. Rear ends with bigger than 35 spline axles will be allowed to compete with stock trailing arms or if a leafed car a 4 inch stager in leafs. If driver refuses to pull axel, if any question of size of axle, that driver shall be disqualified.
Watts link conversions on newer fords. You may convert a watts link to a standard 4 link system in the following way; Use the upper and lower trailing arm brackets off an older ford. No shortening of trailing arms, no positioning brackets to strengthen front down legs of the rear hump. Must mount in the stock location. Use upper mount tray out of older car but must leave 2 inches of original factory package tray to weld to. May not be welded to frame. Do not re-weld seam. Welds may only weld to tray package. IF YOU HAVE 35 SPLINE AXELS OR LESS YOU CAN HAVE AXEL SAVERS.
A-ARM/TIE RODS/BALL JOINTS/SPINDLES/FRONT SPRINGS
Tie rod ends must be factory OEM (passenger car origin) Turn buckle may be reinforced with sleeve. After market tie rod ends allowed but NO HEIM JOINTS. May weld in ball joints with the sole purpose of retaining ball joints in factory position only-Must be OEM. Screw in ball joints ALLOWED. NO AFTER MARKET SPINDLES OR HUBS
A-ARMS You may weld, bolt or chain down your a-arms, You are allowed either 2 straps 2x3 inch max nothing may contact frame (do not weld whole a-arm down) or 1-chain, or 1 bolt. All straps, bolts chains must be in middle of A-arm. All attachments must be made to spring bucket only
FRAMES
Welding on frames is allowed from in front of the a-arm forward. Top seam only. Do not exceed 1/2 inch weld. You can weld 12 inches max behind a-arms and no further back than front of front door not to exceed 1/2 inch weld. (I do not care how you split this up but do not exceed 12 inches). No added metal. No concrete. Do not reinforce frame. Notching of frame is permitted. Plates allowed on fresh cars max. 4-5x4x1/4 flat plates. You can add 2 more plates’ 5x4x1/4 to a pre ran car but you can only have a total of 4 plates on front of car. The front of the car is considered from the firewall forward. Must have at least 4 inches between patches and all other brackets and welds. (Do not cut these patches into a bunch of little ones). You may run a chain from frame to frame in the back. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDER COATING OR PAINTING ON FRAME. Cross member may be welded but not reinforced. If you re-sub frame car it must be model to model. Mopar and Caddies can close in the Y on the front part of frame but cannot add metal to do this.NO FRAME SQUARING. YOU CAN SHORTEN FRAME BUT ONLY IN FRONT OF THE TWO FACTORY CORE SUPPORT MOUNTS. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANY RECONFIGURATION OF CORE SUPPORT MOUNT HOLES (THIS MEANS NO MOVING MOUNTING EARS ON FORDS(STOCK WELDS MUST BE VISIBLE) OR DRILLING NEW HOLES FOR CHEVY CORE SUPPORT MOUNT HOLES)
HUMP PLATES
Maximum thickness ¼ inch. Maximum length 14 inches. Must be in center of hump on outside of frame only. With a 3/8 inch inspection hole drilled through plate and frame. Plate must be cut to contour to frame. ONLY COIL SPRING CARS ARE ALLOWED TO DO THIS.
BODY MOUNT BOLTS
Body mount rubbers may be removed. Mount bolts may be replaced with 3/4 inch. You may add two extra body mount bolts anywhere you want but do not exceed this. If extra body mounts are horizontal cannot be no longer than 7 inches. Bottom body mount washers must be inside frame or removed for inspection. If you use althread 2 nuts 2 washers. If you use bolts 1 nut 2 washers. Body mount washers 5 x 3/16 maximum.
WELD RULES.
NO WELD anywhere on car may exceed ½ inch single pass, this includes all repair plates. All brackets, seam welds and GAPES WILL BE MEASURED WITH THE WELD.
SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Cars must have 2 bars attached to center of windshield from roof down to dash area to prevent hoot from coming in. Cannot be attached to halo bar.
2. Radiator overflow hoses must be pointing at ground and fastened so they cannot shoot water towards officials or drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed toward front of the car.
4. If you have a hole in the fire wall, it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. DOT approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not be covered by insurance if a facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory you must wear long pants and shirt. Fire suit recommended.
9. 2 fires you are out unless fuel fire then one fire you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or track.
11. No pit persons allowed on track.
12. Note: Management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time. Any person on track or causing trouble and not complying with rules will be asked to leave. We can have you escorted off or have you arrested and can be banned from running or being in pit area at future GSA events. Protests must be made no later than 5 minutes after heat in question. No protest will be taken after feature event and only drivers my protest. Officials will re-inspect the top cars. Anything done to car to make it illegal after inspection will be disqualified.
13. If you reinforce anything besides what is stated in these rules it can be considered illegal and you will not run. Official's decision is final.
Protest fee is $500.00. Only a driver can protest a car. If something is found the person protesting will get their $500.00 back and prize money will be taken away from the person who is being protested. If nothing is found then the person who is being protested will receive the $500.00. REMEMBER ONLY DRIVERS MAY PROTEST A CAR.
NOTE: DECISION OF JUDGES ARE FINAL! INSPECTION WILL BE THOROUGH, SCOPE, DRILLS, ETC.
If you have any questions please call or text Chad @ 785-479-0996
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CDDA-Championship DEMOLITION DERBY ASSOCIATION
2017 Semi-Stock RULES
The auto demolition derby is open to men and women. In fairness to all contestants, the following rules and regulations shall prevail. THESE RULES WERE DESIGNED WITH COMMON DERBY TERMINOLOGY IN MIND, DO NOT THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
PARTICIPANT REGULATIONS
Driver may move forward or backward. Driver must make contact every 60 seconds or be disqualified. No sandbagging. If you sandbag the race will be stopped and a sandbagger flag will be put on top of your car. No team driving allowed not even on a sandbagger. Cars must move when hit or show visible damage. No driver’s door hits allowed
PRIZE MONEY
Prize money is different for each show. Prize money will be on the schedule. Final Prize money will be announced at the show.
ENTRY FEE
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age or if 16 or 17 years of age must have notarized permit by parent/guardian. Driver must furnish his/her own car. Entry fee $40.00 for driver and $20.00 per pit person unless stated different on schedule. All drivers and pit persons must sign waiver of release of liability before entering pit area or track. NO ONE UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE allowed in pit area or on track. Entries will be accepted up to one hour prior to race time. You must be there at least one hour before show. IF YOU ARE NOT IN LINE TO BE CHECKED IN AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE START TIME YOU WILL BE CHARGED AN EXTRA $20.00. All driver and pit people must attend meeting prior to race time.
PREPARATION OF CARS
This class will be limited to 1980 (1977 for some makes) to 2002 cars. No screws allowed. NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS (heavy duty plastic racing fuel cells are allowed). No wedging, no sedagons, no jeeps, no trucks (ranchero and el Caminos are considered trucks), no carryalls, no Hearst, no limos, no convertibles. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, headliner, back seats, fiber glass and anything else that is flammable must be removed before reaching the exhibit area (do not break glass down in the doors). Trunks must be empty of all debris, spare tire rims, parts, etc. Wagons must have spare tire flap removed or hole cut in it for inspectors to see. ABSOLUTELY NO welding besides what is stated in these rules. UNLIMITED 9-WIRE. 9 wire cannot go to cage or halo bar.
MANDATORY
You must have number on both front doors big enough to read and bright enough color to see. Also must have number on roof with name on roof above front doors. Use your choice of number. No profanity allowed on cars.
ENGINE
Engines must be Chevy to Chevy, Ford to Ford etc. stock only. You may use 2 chains to retain one on each side. You may use header pipes. You may use half cradle to mount motor only. Must have factory bottom mounts.
RADIATORS
Stock
TRANSMISSION
Transmission coolers are allowed. No protectors must be stock. Keep safety in mind when installing coolers.
BATTERY
Must be in a secure position and be covered with something nonflammable like rubber tube, rubber floor mat, etc. Batteries must be secured so they don’t move. 2 12v batteries max.
REAR ENDS
Rear ends must be 5 lug, GM to GM, Ford to Ford, etc. Locking of rear ends permitted. MUST BE MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR (no ford nine inch or 8.5 unless that yr. and model came with it)
DRIVE SHAFTS
May be shortened or lengthened or you may use slip drive shaft.
SUSPENSION/ TRAILING ARMS & A-ARMS. No welding suspension parts what so ever, must remain stock UNLESS STATED BELOW
May be shortened or lengthened with no more than one inch overlap. No other reinforcement. A-arms may be bolted with 1-5/8 bolt or nine wired (with 4 wraps) or 1-3/8 chain (1 wrap) in no way to be used as reinforcement. Spring spacers allowed
STEERING COLUMN/BRAKES/SHIFTER
The steering column must be gm to gm, ford to ford etc... Brakes must be stock and work. All components must be stock. You may put shifter on the floor. You can change gas pedal but must be in stock location.
HOOD
Hood must remain in factory position. 6 hood bolts allowed only 2 may go through the frame outside of radiator. Bolts must not be any bigger than ¾ with washers no bigger than 6 inches outside diameter. You must have 2 holes cut in the hood big enough for fire extinguisher. Not directly over carburetor. You may use 20 bolts around header holes no bigger than SAE 3/8 with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Must be Factory height on spacers and not welded.
TRUNK
You can use 4 ¾ bolts in trunk and 2 may go through frame with washers no bigger than 6 inches outside diameter. Trunk lids must remain on factory hinges. Tucking or V’ing of trunk lid is allowed, but absolutely no wedging. You may chain or nine wire. NO MORE THAN 50% OF TRUNK MAY BE TUCKED. You may also weld trunk lid 5 inches leave 5 inches with 2 inch x ¼ inch strap. Or bolt with 12 3/8 bolts. Creasing allowed but cannot be double creased.
BODY
No seam welding, no patching. Pre-denting is okay...Creasing is allowed no double creasing.
FENDERS & QUARTER PANELS
Fenders may be trimmed and 10 bolts may be used per fender. Bolts are to be no bigger than3/8 with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Quarter panels must remain vertical within 3 inches of OEM position
BODY MOUNT BOLTS
Must be factory. Bushings must be factory. Body bolts if missing or broke may replace with same size as factory bolt, 3 inch washers allowed.
FRAME
Absolutely no welding on frame. No reinforcing of frame what so ever. You can notch the frame. PATCHING OF FRAMES. Pre ran cars you can use 4-4x4x1/4 flat plate but frame must have damage. Must have a least a 4 inch gap between all plates and brackets.
DOORS
Driver’s door may be welded solid with a strap no bigger than 3 inches, on the outside only. All other doors you may weld 5 on 5 off with strap no bigger than 3 inches. Or you may chain or wire doors shut. On wagon’s tailgates NO WELDING. You may chain or nine wire in four places.
CAGE
You may have a cage with two side bars and three cross bars. The cage cannot extend past the dash area in the front and must be no further back than 2 inches in front of inner fender wells in back... This can be welded in. Absolutely no kickers. You may have a halo bar. (Must be vertical) and within 12 inches of driver’s seat. None of the cage or halo can connect to the frame. Halo cannot connect to the windshield bars or the roof sign. N0 gas tank protectors. Cage must be a minimum of eight inches off floor and no higher than bottom of door windows
BUMPERS
Must be 80 and newer bumper. They can be welded on with 4-3x3 x1/4 flat plate 2 per side or wired, chained or bolted from mount to mount. No welding of shocks or brackets. If you have an aluminum bumper you may change it. **Exception you can use a back bumper off of any year car but must be fastened on as stated above. You may load your bumper frame rail to frame rail, inside of bumper only. Welding of skins permitted.
GAS TANKS
Maximum of 6 gallons of gas. Fuel cells/metal boat tanks must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. NO STOCK TANKS. Fuel cells must be secured so there is no movement (Do not use bungee cords for this). If tank is not secure you will not be running. Fuel cells must have secure caps and be leak proof. All fuel lines must have no leaks. Stock gas tanks must be removed or have holes in them and washed out. NO PLASTIC TANKS (heavy plastic racing fuel cells may be used). You must have a shield of metal or tin between driver and gas tank (this may be mounted with screws).
TIRES & RIMS
Tire inside of tire is okay. Fork lift tires okay. No fluid inside of tires. Valve stem protectors okay. NO reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes (2 inch maximum on outside diameter of lug holes).
This is a SEMI MODIFIED class it will remain a SEMI MODIFIED class so do not do any more than what is stated in these rules. Do not do anything to make your car illegal after inspection. If this happens you will be disqualified and no return of entry. Officials have the right to re-inspect you cars at any time. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM OF WHAT YOU CAN DO IN THIS CLASS
SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Cars must have 2 bars attached to center of windshield from roof down to dash area to prevent hoot from coming in. Cannot be attached to halo bar.
2. Radiator overflow hoses must be pointing at ground and fastened so they cannot shoot water towards officials or drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed toward front of the car.
4. If you have a hole in the fire wall, it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. DOT approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not be covered by insurance if a facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory you must wear long pants and shirt. Fire suit recommended.
9. 2 fires you are out unless fuel fire then one fire you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or track.
11. No pit persons allowed on track.
12. Note: Management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time. Any person on track or causing trouble and not complying with rules will be asked to leave. We can have you escorted off or have you arrested and can be banned from running or being in pit area at future GSA events. Protests must be made no later than 5 minutes after heat in question. No protest will be taken after feature event and only drivers my protest. Officials will re-inspect the top cars. Anything done to car to make it illegal after inspection will be disqualified.
13. If you reinforce anything besides what is stated in these rules it can be considered illegal and you will not run. Official's decision is final.
Protest fee is $500.00. Only a driver can protest a car. If something is found the person protesting will get their $500.00 back and prize money will be taken away from the person who is being protested. If nothing is found then the person who is being protested will receive the $500.00. REMEMBER ONLY DRIVERS MAY PROTEST A CAR.
If you have any questions please call or text Chad @ 785-479-0996
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CDDA-Championship DEMOLITION DERBY ASSOCIATION
2017 COMPACT & FIGURE 8 RULES
This class is open to all men and women 16 years old and over. 16 and 17 years old must have a notarized permit signed by parent/guardian. In fairness to all the following rules and regulations shall prevail.
Participant regulations
Driver may move forward or backward. Driver must make contact every 60 seconds or be disqualified. No sandbagging. No team driving. Cars must move when hit or show visible damage. No driver door hits allowed.
Prize Money is different for each show. It will be posted on our schedule page.
Preparation of Cars
THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN TO FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CARS ONLY AND WHEEL BASE WILL NOT EXCEED 108 INCHES. Measured from center of wheel to center of wheel (must be factory 108 inches cannot move wheels in). No screws allowed. NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS (heavy duty plastic racing fuel cells are allowed). No wedging, no sedagons, no jeeps, trucks. NO PACERS ALLOWED. No convertibles. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, headliner, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable) must be removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS IN DOORS. Trunks must be empty of all debris (spare tires, rims, etc.). Absolutely no welding but what is stated in these rules. Unlimited 9 wire. Mandatory you must have number on both front doors and roof big enough to see and must be bright enough colors to be seen. No profanity allowed on cars.
Engines
Must be 4 or 6 cylinders and must be in stock position. No cradles or protectors. You can have a simple carb protector from motor mounts on front to bolts on back of motor (no bigger than 2x3 material to be used).
MOTOR MOUNTS
YOU CAN USE A 2X2 SQUARE TUBING TO REPLACE FACTORY MOUNT BUT, NOTHING TO MAKE IT A KICKER.
Radiators
May be removed but not relocated
Transmission
TRANNY COOLERS ARE ALLOWED keep safety in mind when installing. NO PROTECTORS. YOU CAN HAVE A AFTER MARKET SHIFTER
Battery
Must be in a secure position and be covered with something nonflammable (like rubber floor mat). Batteries must be secure with no movement.
Suspension
Must remain stock. Except as stated in these rules. You may weld shocks, spacers allowed, c v shafts may be modified. NO MODIFIED TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, ETC.
Steering Column
May be modified from gear box to steering wheel. All other components must remain stock.
Hood
Must be in factory position. 4 hood bolts allowed but only 2 can go to the frame. They cannot go in front of the radiator. Bolts must not be bigger than ¾ with washers no larger than 6 inches outside diameter. Must have 2 holes cut in hood big enough for fire extinguisher. Not directly over carburetor. Althread or bolts must be straight no making a L OUT OF THEM.
Trunk/Wagon tailgate/Hatches
You can use 4 ¾ bolts with washers not bigger than 6 inches outside diameter, none to the frame. Trunk lids must remain on hinges. You may tuck the trunk but no wedging and no sedagons. If you don’t bolt you may weld trunk 1 inch leave 6 inches. Hatches and wagon tailgates weld 1 inch leave 6 inches.
Body
No seam welding allowed. No patching allowed. Pre-denting is okay. Creasing is allowed no double creasing no welding or bolting creases.
Fenders
Fenders may be trimmed. 10 bolts per fender may be used. Bolts are not to be no bigger than 3/8 with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter.
Body mount bolts
Must be factory size and must be in factory location. Must have factory rubbers.
Frame
Absolutely no welding on frame. No reinforcing of frame. You can notch the frame. You can have 2 5x4x1/4 inch plates for damaged area only. Must have at least 4 inches between all patches and brackets.
Doors
Doors may be welded solid with a strap no bigger than 3 inches, on the outside only. Driver’s door should be reinforced.
Cage
You may have a cage with two side bars and three bars across. The cage cannot extend past the dash area in the front and must be at least 2 inches in front of the rear wheel wells in the back. This can be welded in. Absolutely no kickers. You may have a halo bar no further back than 10 inched behind driver’s seat. None of the cage or halo bars can connect to the frame, or to windshield bars or roof signs. Cage must be at least 4 inches off of floor and no higher than bottom of door windows. Halo bars must be vertical.
Bumpers
FULL SIZED STOCK BUMPERS ALLOWED must be cut down to width of car (CENTER OF FRONT TIRE TREAD). You may weld the bumper on. Bumper brackets may be welded on. NO back brackets on front. No stuffed bumpers. You can have 2- bumper straps 14 inches long x ¼ x 4 inches wide must be flat strap. 1 per side of car. No pointy’s, no other reconfiguration you can have strap or shocks not both shocks must be factorys. BUMPER SKINS MAY BE WELDED
Gas Tank
Maximum 5 gallons of gas. Gas tank must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement (DO NOT USE BUNGE CORDS FOR THIS). If tank is not secure you will not be running, Tanks must have secure lids and be leak proof. All fuel lines must have no leaks. Stock gas tanks in cars must be removed or have holes in them and be washed out. You may run stock tank if it is in front of rear axle. NO PLASTIC TANKS (exception heavy duty plastic racing fuel cell). You must have a shield between gas tank and driver. This shield must be metal or tin. This may be mounted with screws. NO FREON TANKS WITH LEGS WELDED ON THEM.B
Tires
Any tire allowed. Valve stem protectors are okay. NO reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes (2 inch maximum on outside diameter of lug holes).
Back window bars
You may use nine wire or a chain in back window area chain links cannot be welded if you use chain you may use 2 3 x 3 plates to attach chain.
This is a stock type class do not exceed these rules. Do not do anything after inspection to make car illegal. If this happens you will be disqualified with no return of entry fee. Officials have the right to re-inspect cars at any time.
Safety Rules and Regulations
1. Cars must have at least one bar attached from roof down to dash area to prevent hood from coming in.
2. Radiator over flow hoses must be pointed at the ground and fastened so they cannot shoot water towards officials or other drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed towards front of cars.
4. Note if you have a hole in the fire wall it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. O.T. approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not be covered by insurance if facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory-you must wear long pants and a shirt (fire suit recommended).
9. 2 fires and you are out unless it’s a fuel fire then it’s just 1 fire and you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or on the track.
11. NO PIT PERSONS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK.
12. Note management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time. Any person on track or causing trouble and not complying with the rules will be asked to leave (we can have you escorted off or have you arrested and you can be banned from running or being in pit area at future G.S.A. events).
13. Protests must be made 5 minutes after the compact heat. Only Drivers are allowed to protest a car. Officials will re-inspect the top cars.
FIGURE 8 CARS CAN HAVE A SIMPLE TYPE LOOP IN FRONT OF RADIATOR NO BIGGER THEN 3 INCH PIPE IT CAN COME OFF OF BUMPER AND HOOK TO HOOD BOLTS. NO POINTY’S DO NOT GO CRAZY ON THIS OR YOU WILL BE CUTTING. NO STUFFED BUMPERS.
If you have any questions call Chad @ 785-479-0996
