Post by bhthorp on Mar 19, 2017 19:34:41 GMT -5
THORP LIONS DEMOLITION DERBY
SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2017
5:00 P.M. NORTHSIDE PARK
RAIN DATE – SUNDAY JUNE 25, 2017
There will be two classes
1. Super Stock – all years eligible
2. Semi Stock Midsize
There will be a Driver of the day and Maddog trophy
There will be a Power Wheels derby
PITS WILL OPEN AT 12:00 PM – CARS & DRIVERS MUST BE IN PITS BY 3:30
3 cars will be accepted after 3:30 & before 4:00 – providing they pay an additional $25.00 per car entry fee.
After fully reading, all rules please direct any questions Bill @715-828-8270. All decisions concerning the classification of vehicles, acceptability of vehicle modifications and non-standard equipment, driver conduct and the determination of finalists and winners are the sole responsibility of the event officials and judges.
Rules are posted on WeCrash.proboard.com. Any changes or clarifications will be updated and posted before June 1st.
THE JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
Pit Passes: $15.00
Only cash will be accepted for Entry Fees and Pit Passes
EVENT RULES:
1. No one allowed in pits without a Pit Pass
2. All pit crew members must be at least 14 years old. People with pit passes must sign an insurance waiver
3. Absolutely NO children will be allowed in pits
4. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages in the pit area. Any possession of alcoholic beverages in the Pit area will result in loss of Pit Pass with no refund along with removal from the Pit Area.
5. Drivers must be 14 years old and a parental or legal guardian must sign a form in person or bring it notarized when registering
6. All drivers are required to wear pants and shirts during competition. NO shorts are allowed for drivers. Approved safety helmets and seat belts are required. Eye protection, long sleeve shirts, and fire protective clothing is recommended
7. Thorp Lions Club reserves the right to approve, reject or re-inspect any and all entries at the event at any time. Mandatory re-inspection for all cars placing. Any alterations after inspections will be cause for disqualification.
8. NO using driver’s door as a shield
9. Absolutely NO hitting on the driver’s door will be permitted. Judge’s decision is Final. Any door that comes open during the event will result in disqualification
10. NO getting out of your car or removing of helmet in car unless otherwise instructed by an official
11. No sandbagging or holding. You will get 1 warning and the second will result in disqualification. This will be taken seriously
12. Rollovers may result in driver’s disqualification at the discretion of Lions Officials
13. Any reckless driving in the pits will result in disqualification
14. Any vehicle leaking fuel will be disqualified
15. Thorp Lions Club will not be responsible for any vehicle or its components while on the grounds. These cars are the responsibility of the drivers and their owners. All cars left at the site the following day will be sold for junk for Lions Benefit
16. We may or may not run heats, depending on number of cars
17. Vehicle must have secured DOT approved seat belts. A 2.5 dry chemical fire extinguisher inside the car within the driver’s reach is highly recommended
18. Drivers and pit crewmembers MUST follow all stated rules. Any misconduct or breaking of rules by the driver or a member of his/her pit crew will result in disqualification. Any driver or pit crewmember fighting, arguing, or demonstrating unsportsmanlike behavior will also be disqualified. NO drugs or alcohol in the pit area. Any driver or pit crewmember believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol before or during the event will be disqualified and prohibited from participating in any future Thorp Lion’s Events. Driver and pit crewmembers fees will NOT be returned in the event of disqualification
19. NO two-way radios to be used by drivers
20. Questions, clarifications, and rules for the derby will be covered at the Mandatory Driver’s Meeting
21. Protest: $200.00 MUST accompany each protest and must be submitted within 3 minutes of completion of the feature event. Protest $$ must be in Chief official’s hands within 3 minutes of completion of feature. (Feature drivers only may protest each other. NO pit crews or other driver may be involved). If official finds the protested car to be illegal, the fee will be returned to the protester and protested car and driver will be disqualified. If the person being protested is legal he will be given the protested money. Protester MUST apply to winners only and pertain to a RULE VIOLATION that, in the opinion of the officials, gives the car an advantage. ALL winning cars are under OFFICIAL PROTEST by the Thorp Lions Club officials prior to awarding any prize money. Lions Chief Official has final decision over any interpretation of the rules and regulations
22. Entry fees to be paid before inspection. Failure to pass inspection will result in forfeiture of entry fee. After initial inspection you will be allowed 1 re-inspection. Failure of 2nd inspection will result in disqualification.
23. Lion’s Officials and Flagman’s judgment is FINAL. This derby will be inspected fairly and cheating will result in disqualification.
RULES FOR ALL CARS:
Judges and Inspectors decisions are final
1. Car Stripping – all glass, outside hardware, etc. must be removed, NO glass left in doors. NO flammable materials such as carpet, upholstery, or headliners to be left in cars. Judges discretion
2. Car Preparation – Front seat must be securely mounted (not reinforced or bolted to frame). Must have seat belts. Must have operating brakes. NO adding of weight or reinforcing, unless specified. NO buffing, grinding, undercoating, or painting of frames,
3. All objects attached to the outside of car must be securely fastened and meet judges approval
4. Cars can be decorated in any manner in good taste. NO obscene or offensive materials will be allowed
5. Driver’s door must be left clear for numbering. Or, if you provide number, it must be on driver’s door and legible.
6. Patching holes is for safety, NO reinforcing, the only holes you will be allowed to fix are where you put your feet, battery or gas tank. Sheet metal only 2” past rust. There will be no other body or frame patching
7. Two vertical steel bars MUST be run from the roof of the car to the body (not the hood) in front of the driver. Nylon racing type window nets are strongly recommendedMUST be able to remove quickly in case of emergency. We DO NOT recommend you to cover driver’s window with steel or mesh type material. If used, may be fastened in 4 spots with no more than 3/8” rod
8. Wagon tailgate must be in factory position or removed. Floor door to be removed
9. You must run a hood, hood to be in near original position with minimal space between it and cowl, and have a min. of 10” hole cleaner or if exhaust not run through hood, holes in hood may be stitched with max (8) 3/8” bolts per opening
10. Trunk lid quarter panels must remain in stock location. Folding them over into the trunk lid is not allowed. Tail light panel must not be beat down to cause ramp effect. Only trunk lid can be modified and it must remain 50% in stock location
11. Transmission coolers are acceptable. Cooler may be mounted inside of car. All lines traveling inside of driver’s compartment must be metal lines or high pressure hydraulic lines, and run thru some form of another hose. Max. total size of cooler 24” x 24” x 18” including mounts.
12. Battery must be mounted in front seat and be secured, fastened, and covered.
13. Radiators must be left in original position or taken out. NO auxiliary engine coolers, NO anti-freeze. Nylon straps, steel bands, chain,or wire may only be used to support radiator.
14. Trailer hitch must be completely removed
15. NO welding of chain links to form a bar
16. Gas and Gas Tanks – 5 gallon fuel cell highly recommended. Original gas tanks must be removed. Gas tanks must me metal, secured, and located on the floor in the back seat area. Gas line may not run under car. Gas tank must be covered. Pump fuel only, NO alcohol, menthol, or diesel. Cars are restricted to a max. of 6 gallons of gas per event. All gas in pit area must be in a red container. Gas spillage may result in disqualification. Electric fuel pumps must have a clearly marked shut-off switch accessible by driver. Drain holes to be drilled around tank
17. Tires – Max. height for classes. NO wheel weights, double or split rims. NO studded tires. Valve stem guards are permitted, must be securely mounted. Tires may not be fastened to rims with screws, rivets, or bead locks.
Super Stock Class Rules & Regulations
Derby car entry fee: $80.00, cash only, includes driver pit pass
$1,500.00 – 1st place and trophy
$1,000.00 – 2nd place and trophy
$500.00 – 3rd place and trophy
Any American made car 2 or 4 door hardtop cars or station wagons. No 4WD, jeeps, carryalls, camaros, firebirds, elcaminos, 74 or older imperials, 03 or newer ford.
BODY – No welding of interior seams. Wheel wells may be cut up to 3” maximum to allow for tire clearance. Folded wheel well lip in 1” intervals – you may use bolts – NO welding maximum of 8 bolts per wheel well. Front lower fender may be cut or folded to allow tire clearance – you may use bolts – 2 bolts maximum. Rubber body mounts may be removed, body bolts may be replaced with stock or up to 5/8” maximum bolts may be lengthened to travel through top half of frame and inside vehicle only, with nuts 3” washers. Only the interior 3” washers (not nuts also) may be welded to inside of vehicle. No additional body bolts may be added anywhere. Sheet metal maybe creased. Tail-light assembly to remain vertical.
HOOD – Hood must have 10” – 12” hole on either side of the air cleaner if the exhaust is not run through the hood. Hood may be secured in 6 spots by bolts, chains, or #9 wire, chain, or wire not to exceed 3 loops. Hood hinges count as 2 secured points. Bolts or threaded rod may not exceed 1” in diameter and not to extend 6” above hood and a maximum length of 30” total. Only 2 bolts or threaded rod may be connected to frame. Front 2 bolts or threaded rods may be welded to frame but not to exceed weld of 6” only and may not be welded on both side of rod. All threaded rod must run vertical from frame to hood No bending around frame will be permitted. If you are not running threaded rod through the front core support mounts you may have up to 1” x 6” long bolts and nor more than 2 washers and 2 nuts in core support mounts. Core support spacers may be max. 5” long and welded in. Washers or metal plates may not exceed 6” x 6” in diameter and ½”thick chain or wiring may not attach to the frame but can attach to the bumper through the upper core support and hood. Chain or wire may not exceed 36” in length and no more than 3 loops. Secure your hood only after your car passes tech inspection. No chains or wire around frame. You may use up to (8) 3/8” bolts to fasten the two layers of hood together.
DOORS – All doors must be chained closed. The driver’s door may be welded completely closed. Driver’s door may be closed only with steel rod 3/8” thick or less or 3” metal band ¼” thick and may be welded solid. No welding on inside of doors. All remaining doors may be chained up to 2 chains, #9 wire, or cable may be used. Chain or wire not to exceed more than 3 loops, or may be welded with up to 2 plates of steel per seam 9 square inches (3 x 3 or equal) maximum 1/8” thick 12” weld per plate. 1 – max. 48” chain maybe looped through bottom of door and around frame per side – 2 total.
BUMPERS – May be any year and any make automotive type bumper maximum size
9” x 9”. Loading is allowed. All shocks and bumpers in stock position. Minimal amount of metal may be added, can weld bumpers directly to frame, no welding beyond 4” behind center of core support bracket. Chrysler V bumpers to be used on Chryslers only. In lieu of bumper, 4 x 4 x 3/8” square tubes may be used – not loaded – open – straight contour.
FRAME & BARS - Frame may not be strengthened or welding in any way unless specified. Horizontal back seat bar may be put behind drivers seat must remain 18” from floor. Dash bar allowed min. 8” from tunnel. Bars to be between 3” – 6” diameter. Must be hollow. Must be securely welded, bolted, chained or wired to inside of car, to door or door posts only and not have plates bigger than 6” x 6” on ends. Halo bars allowed, attached to door bars only bolted to roof tin in 2 spots. Door bars may not go farther back than 6” from pillar or forward of dash bar. No kickers. You may cold bend frame. You may repair rusted frame by cutting out existing and replacing with same thickness and size metal max. 1” overlap – this is allowed in only one spot per car max. 36” in length. Bring cut out piece with you. If you choose to do this, you may not run chains thru doors and around frame on either side. Pre-run plates for repairs (from center of car 2 per rail in front & 2 per rail in rear 5 x 5 ¼” thick must be 2” gap between plates and must be a pre-ran and bent there) Plates may be bent. 22” x 4” hump plate on metric GM’s can be straight or contour at least 50% in the hump/wheel area. Stubbing is allowed, max. 18” behind the body bolt by crush box. You may use a 1” metal band around the cut area and may be welded no other reinforcement will be allowed.
STEERING & SUSPENSION – You may use stock or modified steering columns. You may replace or modify knuckles and/or joints in steering assembly. You may reinforce tie rods with angle iron or rod iron. Shocks may not be altered. A-frames can be bolted or welded with 1 – 1” wide strip. Coil springs may be tack welded. Springs may be changed, spacers may be used, must be secure. Suggested alternate – weld 1” strap for spacer. Leaf springs must have factory spec type stager. Cars with leaf springs may use 4 clamps, wire, or metal strapping around each set of leaf springs per side. Bumper height – max. 22” from ground to bottom of bumper. You may chain wire or cable rear humps to axle – 36” max.
REAR ENDS – Max. axle size 36 spline minimal reinforcing not to exceed 1” behind pumpkin no more than 2” tall not to extend beyond control arm support bracket. Tubes may be welded. 5 lug maximum, no floater or ¾ ton rear ends will be permitted. Locked or welded is permitted. Gears are permitted, any drive shaft is permitted. Aftermarket or homemade control arms and brackets will be allowed. They must be able to resemble the stock control arms, no going overboard.
ENGINE & TRANMISSION - You may use any gas motor, any intake and carburetor will b allowed to run. You may alter your motor mounts, or chain motor, provided this does not strengthen the frame or other non related mounting components. Engine cradles are permitted but must only be used to cradle the engine block and must not come in contact with any other part of the engine. Pulley protectors are allowed, must not be excessive, must cut sway bar. Carburetor must have air cleaner, no ether. Hand throttles are permitted. Must use stock, or similar transmission mounts and cross member close to factory location. Steel tail shafts allowed must be 2” from cross member single bolt.
Transmission coolers are allowed. Transmission cooler must be no larger than 24 x 24 x18 or you may loop off your lines. After market gas pedals are allowed. Headers are allowed but must remain vertical.
RADIATOR – Radiator must be located in stock position. You may use radi-barrels or other homemade type radiators. Radiator protectors are allowed steel mesh or similar material may be used no larger than stock radiator size. Radiator protection may not attach to the frame core support only, and may not strengthen car.
BRAKES – Must be functional in the start of every heat or feature. After market brake pedals and master cylinders are allowed.
TIRES & RIMS – Must be of factory size, No tire in tire. Fork lift/skid steer tires will be permitted – you may use tubes. After market rims may be used.
Gas tank protector are allowed only in Sedans no wider than 24” may rest against back seat panel and may not be attached to any part of car. It must run straight back, have no kickers, and be in center of car.
NO AFTER MARKET PARTS PERMITTED UNLESS SPECIFIED.
Semi Stock Midsize
Derby car entry fee - $40.00
$600.00 first place and trophy
$400.00 second place and trophy
$200.00 third place and trophy
May pay out more - based on number of cars
Mid-size 4 cyl. and 6 cyl. ONLY, no full framed cars. No wheel base over 111”
Cars must have all airbags and charges removed by unbolting not cutting out just air bags. You must remove all glass, carpet, headliner, in addition to flammable materials though dash may remain intact. All mirrors, chrome, plastic, fiberglass, header panels, factory gas tank, hitches must be removed.
Hood and trunks – 4 chains (24”), 4 spots wire (4 loops) maximum. 12” round or square hole cut in case of fire. In addition 2 max. 1” threaded rod used to secure hood, these may go to frame max 4” x 4” washers, no spacers, rod only, rubber in front sub maybe removed
Doors – 2 chains (24”), or 2 plates per vertical seam 2” x6” x ¼” plates
Wheels – Aluminum may be changed to steel, no reinforcing
Tires – may be doubled or tubed no taller than 26”
Engines – No protectors, may convert to carb (cut out hood enough to be safe), stock mounts, may run vertical headers out hood
Suspension must remain completely stock
Rear seat bar must run from door post to door post mid height of seat horizontally. May run halo bar off rear seat bar bolted to tin in 2 spots of roof in case of roll over
Gas Tank – steel only on floor behind driver or off rear seat bar centered in car. Chained, bolted, or steel strap to secure, NOT bungee cords. Use proper fuel hose and clamps
Battery on passenger front secured to floor in steel or wood enclosed bolted to floor
Front bumper – may be swapped with 80 and newer full size steel, or any year rear steel automotive bumper, maybe stuffed. If you cannot find steel bumper, you may use tube steel 4” x 4” x ¼” thick no wider than car. You may mount by bolting or welding. May add max. 6” long tube inside of uni-body frame to weld bumper to. May only be attached to frame by bolting 2 bolts per side max. 2” washers, may also weld factory flanges – NO other adding of metal.
Stock style radiators only – NO radi barrels
Sheet metal maybe creased
Power Wheels Derby
Please also refer to the general/competition/safety rules
Safety is first for the Power Wheels Class for all children
This is supposed to be fun for the kids!! Parents, Please don’t ruin if for them
Power Wheels Derby is for kids 2 –10 years old. All kids MUST be accompanied by an adult and have a Minor Release form on file
Derby is limited to 12 Volt Power Wheels only. All power wheels must remain as they came from the store. Nothing may be added or reinforced for strength. Paint them up and let the kids have a blast!!!!
Stock tires only
All power wheels must set like the store bought ones – no raising or lowering the front or rear of the power wheels
Stock battery can be replaced with a 12 volt mower battery only. It can be positioned anywhere inside the car and covered, not in the passenger seat
Rollover bars wiil be allowed as long as we feel they are safe and don’t reinforce the cars..so bring your saws
Helmets are mandatory
Seatbelts are recommended
Doors and hoods must be secured with a bungee cord, rope, or similar
Power Wheels Derby will be held after heats
SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2017
5:00 P.M. NORTHSIDE PARK
RAIN DATE – SUNDAY JUNE 25, 2017
There will be two classes
1. Super Stock – all years eligible
2. Semi Stock Midsize
There will be a Driver of the day and Maddog trophy
There will be a Power Wheels derby
PITS WILL OPEN AT 12:00 PM – CARS & DRIVERS MUST BE IN PITS BY 3:30
3 cars will be accepted after 3:30 & before 4:00 – providing they pay an additional $25.00 per car entry fee.
After fully reading, all rules please direct any questions Bill @715-828-8270. All decisions concerning the classification of vehicles, acceptability of vehicle modifications and non-standard equipment, driver conduct and the determination of finalists and winners are the sole responsibility of the event officials and judges.
Rules are posted on WeCrash.proboard.com. Any changes or clarifications will be updated and posted before June 1st.
THE JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
Pit Passes: $15.00
Only cash will be accepted for Entry Fees and Pit Passes
EVENT RULES:
1. No one allowed in pits without a Pit Pass
2. All pit crew members must be at least 14 years old. People with pit passes must sign an insurance waiver
3. Absolutely NO children will be allowed in pits
4. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages in the pit area. Any possession of alcoholic beverages in the Pit area will result in loss of Pit Pass with no refund along with removal from the Pit Area.
5. Drivers must be 14 years old and a parental or legal guardian must sign a form in person or bring it notarized when registering
6. All drivers are required to wear pants and shirts during competition. NO shorts are allowed for drivers. Approved safety helmets and seat belts are required. Eye protection, long sleeve shirts, and fire protective clothing is recommended
7. Thorp Lions Club reserves the right to approve, reject or re-inspect any and all entries at the event at any time. Mandatory re-inspection for all cars placing. Any alterations after inspections will be cause for disqualification.
8. NO using driver’s door as a shield
9. Absolutely NO hitting on the driver’s door will be permitted. Judge’s decision is Final. Any door that comes open during the event will result in disqualification
10. NO getting out of your car or removing of helmet in car unless otherwise instructed by an official
11. No sandbagging or holding. You will get 1 warning and the second will result in disqualification. This will be taken seriously
12. Rollovers may result in driver’s disqualification at the discretion of Lions Officials
13. Any reckless driving in the pits will result in disqualification
14. Any vehicle leaking fuel will be disqualified
15. Thorp Lions Club will not be responsible for any vehicle or its components while on the grounds. These cars are the responsibility of the drivers and their owners. All cars left at the site the following day will be sold for junk for Lions Benefit
16. We may or may not run heats, depending on number of cars
17. Vehicle must have secured DOT approved seat belts. A 2.5 dry chemical fire extinguisher inside the car within the driver’s reach is highly recommended
18. Drivers and pit crewmembers MUST follow all stated rules. Any misconduct or breaking of rules by the driver or a member of his/her pit crew will result in disqualification. Any driver or pit crewmember fighting, arguing, or demonstrating unsportsmanlike behavior will also be disqualified. NO drugs or alcohol in the pit area. Any driver or pit crewmember believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol before or during the event will be disqualified and prohibited from participating in any future Thorp Lion’s Events. Driver and pit crewmembers fees will NOT be returned in the event of disqualification
19. NO two-way radios to be used by drivers
20. Questions, clarifications, and rules for the derby will be covered at the Mandatory Driver’s Meeting
21. Protest: $200.00 MUST accompany each protest and must be submitted within 3 minutes of completion of the feature event. Protest $$ must be in Chief official’s hands within 3 minutes of completion of feature. (Feature drivers only may protest each other. NO pit crews or other driver may be involved). If official finds the protested car to be illegal, the fee will be returned to the protester and protested car and driver will be disqualified. If the person being protested is legal he will be given the protested money. Protester MUST apply to winners only and pertain to a RULE VIOLATION that, in the opinion of the officials, gives the car an advantage. ALL winning cars are under OFFICIAL PROTEST by the Thorp Lions Club officials prior to awarding any prize money. Lions Chief Official has final decision over any interpretation of the rules and regulations
22. Entry fees to be paid before inspection. Failure to pass inspection will result in forfeiture of entry fee. After initial inspection you will be allowed 1 re-inspection. Failure of 2nd inspection will result in disqualification.
23. Lion’s Officials and Flagman’s judgment is FINAL. This derby will be inspected fairly and cheating will result in disqualification.
RULES FOR ALL CARS:
Judges and Inspectors decisions are final
1. Car Stripping – all glass, outside hardware, etc. must be removed, NO glass left in doors. NO flammable materials such as carpet, upholstery, or headliners to be left in cars. Judges discretion
2. Car Preparation – Front seat must be securely mounted (not reinforced or bolted to frame). Must have seat belts. Must have operating brakes. NO adding of weight or reinforcing, unless specified. NO buffing, grinding, undercoating, or painting of frames,
3. All objects attached to the outside of car must be securely fastened and meet judges approval
4. Cars can be decorated in any manner in good taste. NO obscene or offensive materials will be allowed
5. Driver’s door must be left clear for numbering. Or, if you provide number, it must be on driver’s door and legible.
6. Patching holes is for safety, NO reinforcing, the only holes you will be allowed to fix are where you put your feet, battery or gas tank. Sheet metal only 2” past rust. There will be no other body or frame patching
7. Two vertical steel bars MUST be run from the roof of the car to the body (not the hood) in front of the driver. Nylon racing type window nets are strongly recommendedMUST be able to remove quickly in case of emergency. We DO NOT recommend you to cover driver’s window with steel or mesh type material. If used, may be fastened in 4 spots with no more than 3/8” rod
8. Wagon tailgate must be in factory position or removed. Floor door to be removed
9. You must run a hood, hood to be in near original position with minimal space between it and cowl, and have a min. of 10” hole cleaner or if exhaust not run through hood, holes in hood may be stitched with max (8) 3/8” bolts per opening
10. Trunk lid quarter panels must remain in stock location. Folding them over into the trunk lid is not allowed. Tail light panel must not be beat down to cause ramp effect. Only trunk lid can be modified and it must remain 50% in stock location
11. Transmission coolers are acceptable. Cooler may be mounted inside of car. All lines traveling inside of driver’s compartment must be metal lines or high pressure hydraulic lines, and run thru some form of another hose. Max. total size of cooler 24” x 24” x 18” including mounts.
12. Battery must be mounted in front seat and be secured, fastened, and covered.
13. Radiators must be left in original position or taken out. NO auxiliary engine coolers, NO anti-freeze. Nylon straps, steel bands, chain,or wire may only be used to support radiator.
14. Trailer hitch must be completely removed
15. NO welding of chain links to form a bar
16. Gas and Gas Tanks – 5 gallon fuel cell highly recommended. Original gas tanks must be removed. Gas tanks must me metal, secured, and located on the floor in the back seat area. Gas line may not run under car. Gas tank must be covered. Pump fuel only, NO alcohol, menthol, or diesel. Cars are restricted to a max. of 6 gallons of gas per event. All gas in pit area must be in a red container. Gas spillage may result in disqualification. Electric fuel pumps must have a clearly marked shut-off switch accessible by driver. Drain holes to be drilled around tank
17. Tires – Max. height for classes. NO wheel weights, double or split rims. NO studded tires. Valve stem guards are permitted, must be securely mounted. Tires may not be fastened to rims with screws, rivets, or bead locks.
Super Stock Class Rules & Regulations
Derby car entry fee: $80.00, cash only, includes driver pit pass
$1,500.00 – 1st place and trophy
$1,000.00 – 2nd place and trophy
$500.00 – 3rd place and trophy
Any American made car 2 or 4 door hardtop cars or station wagons. No 4WD, jeeps, carryalls, camaros, firebirds, elcaminos, 74 or older imperials, 03 or newer ford.
BODY – No welding of interior seams. Wheel wells may be cut up to 3” maximum to allow for tire clearance. Folded wheel well lip in 1” intervals – you may use bolts – NO welding maximum of 8 bolts per wheel well. Front lower fender may be cut or folded to allow tire clearance – you may use bolts – 2 bolts maximum. Rubber body mounts may be removed, body bolts may be replaced with stock or up to 5/8” maximum bolts may be lengthened to travel through top half of frame and inside vehicle only, with nuts 3” washers. Only the interior 3” washers (not nuts also) may be welded to inside of vehicle. No additional body bolts may be added anywhere. Sheet metal maybe creased. Tail-light assembly to remain vertical.
HOOD – Hood must have 10” – 12” hole on either side of the air cleaner if the exhaust is not run through the hood. Hood may be secured in 6 spots by bolts, chains, or #9 wire, chain, or wire not to exceed 3 loops. Hood hinges count as 2 secured points. Bolts or threaded rod may not exceed 1” in diameter and not to extend 6” above hood and a maximum length of 30” total. Only 2 bolts or threaded rod may be connected to frame. Front 2 bolts or threaded rods may be welded to frame but not to exceed weld of 6” only and may not be welded on both side of rod. All threaded rod must run vertical from frame to hood No bending around frame will be permitted. If you are not running threaded rod through the front core support mounts you may have up to 1” x 6” long bolts and nor more than 2 washers and 2 nuts in core support mounts. Core support spacers may be max. 5” long and welded in. Washers or metal plates may not exceed 6” x 6” in diameter and ½”thick chain or wiring may not attach to the frame but can attach to the bumper through the upper core support and hood. Chain or wire may not exceed 36” in length and no more than 3 loops. Secure your hood only after your car passes tech inspection. No chains or wire around frame. You may use up to (8) 3/8” bolts to fasten the two layers of hood together.
DOORS – All doors must be chained closed. The driver’s door may be welded completely closed. Driver’s door may be closed only with steel rod 3/8” thick or less or 3” metal band ¼” thick and may be welded solid. No welding on inside of doors. All remaining doors may be chained up to 2 chains, #9 wire, or cable may be used. Chain or wire not to exceed more than 3 loops, or may be welded with up to 2 plates of steel per seam 9 square inches (3 x 3 or equal) maximum 1/8” thick 12” weld per plate. 1 – max. 48” chain maybe looped through bottom of door and around frame per side – 2 total.
BUMPERS – May be any year and any make automotive type bumper maximum size
9” x 9”. Loading is allowed. All shocks and bumpers in stock position. Minimal amount of metal may be added, can weld bumpers directly to frame, no welding beyond 4” behind center of core support bracket. Chrysler V bumpers to be used on Chryslers only. In lieu of bumper, 4 x 4 x 3/8” square tubes may be used – not loaded – open – straight contour.
FRAME & BARS - Frame may not be strengthened or welding in any way unless specified. Horizontal back seat bar may be put behind drivers seat must remain 18” from floor. Dash bar allowed min. 8” from tunnel. Bars to be between 3” – 6” diameter. Must be hollow. Must be securely welded, bolted, chained or wired to inside of car, to door or door posts only and not have plates bigger than 6” x 6” on ends. Halo bars allowed, attached to door bars only bolted to roof tin in 2 spots. Door bars may not go farther back than 6” from pillar or forward of dash bar. No kickers. You may cold bend frame. You may repair rusted frame by cutting out existing and replacing with same thickness and size metal max. 1” overlap – this is allowed in only one spot per car max. 36” in length. Bring cut out piece with you. If you choose to do this, you may not run chains thru doors and around frame on either side. Pre-run plates for repairs (from center of car 2 per rail in front & 2 per rail in rear 5 x 5 ¼” thick must be 2” gap between plates and must be a pre-ran and bent there) Plates may be bent. 22” x 4” hump plate on metric GM’s can be straight or contour at least 50% in the hump/wheel area. Stubbing is allowed, max. 18” behind the body bolt by crush box. You may use a 1” metal band around the cut area and may be welded no other reinforcement will be allowed.
STEERING & SUSPENSION – You may use stock or modified steering columns. You may replace or modify knuckles and/or joints in steering assembly. You may reinforce tie rods with angle iron or rod iron. Shocks may not be altered. A-frames can be bolted or welded with 1 – 1” wide strip. Coil springs may be tack welded. Springs may be changed, spacers may be used, must be secure. Suggested alternate – weld 1” strap for spacer. Leaf springs must have factory spec type stager. Cars with leaf springs may use 4 clamps, wire, or metal strapping around each set of leaf springs per side. Bumper height – max. 22” from ground to bottom of bumper. You may chain wire or cable rear humps to axle – 36” max.
REAR ENDS – Max. axle size 36 spline minimal reinforcing not to exceed 1” behind pumpkin no more than 2” tall not to extend beyond control arm support bracket. Tubes may be welded. 5 lug maximum, no floater or ¾ ton rear ends will be permitted. Locked or welded is permitted. Gears are permitted, any drive shaft is permitted. Aftermarket or homemade control arms and brackets will be allowed. They must be able to resemble the stock control arms, no going overboard.
ENGINE & TRANMISSION - You may use any gas motor, any intake and carburetor will b allowed to run. You may alter your motor mounts, or chain motor, provided this does not strengthen the frame or other non related mounting components. Engine cradles are permitted but must only be used to cradle the engine block and must not come in contact with any other part of the engine. Pulley protectors are allowed, must not be excessive, must cut sway bar. Carburetor must have air cleaner, no ether. Hand throttles are permitted. Must use stock, or similar transmission mounts and cross member close to factory location. Steel tail shafts allowed must be 2” from cross member single bolt.
Transmission coolers are allowed. Transmission cooler must be no larger than 24 x 24 x18 or you may loop off your lines. After market gas pedals are allowed. Headers are allowed but must remain vertical.
RADIATOR – Radiator must be located in stock position. You may use radi-barrels or other homemade type radiators. Radiator protectors are allowed steel mesh or similar material may be used no larger than stock radiator size. Radiator protection may not attach to the frame core support only, and may not strengthen car.
BRAKES – Must be functional in the start of every heat or feature. After market brake pedals and master cylinders are allowed.
TIRES & RIMS – Must be of factory size, No tire in tire. Fork lift/skid steer tires will be permitted – you may use tubes. After market rims may be used.
Gas tank protector are allowed only in Sedans no wider than 24” may rest against back seat panel and may not be attached to any part of car. It must run straight back, have no kickers, and be in center of car.
NO AFTER MARKET PARTS PERMITTED UNLESS SPECIFIED.
Semi Stock Midsize
Derby car entry fee - $40.00
$600.00 first place and trophy
$400.00 second place and trophy
$200.00 third place and trophy
May pay out more - based on number of cars
Mid-size 4 cyl. and 6 cyl. ONLY, no full framed cars. No wheel base over 111”
Cars must have all airbags and charges removed by unbolting not cutting out just air bags. You must remove all glass, carpet, headliner, in addition to flammable materials though dash may remain intact. All mirrors, chrome, plastic, fiberglass, header panels, factory gas tank, hitches must be removed.
Hood and trunks – 4 chains (24”), 4 spots wire (4 loops) maximum. 12” round or square hole cut in case of fire. In addition 2 max. 1” threaded rod used to secure hood, these may go to frame max 4” x 4” washers, no spacers, rod only, rubber in front sub maybe removed
Doors – 2 chains (24”), or 2 plates per vertical seam 2” x6” x ¼” plates
Wheels – Aluminum may be changed to steel, no reinforcing
Tires – may be doubled or tubed no taller than 26”
Engines – No protectors, may convert to carb (cut out hood enough to be safe), stock mounts, may run vertical headers out hood
Suspension must remain completely stock
Rear seat bar must run from door post to door post mid height of seat horizontally. May run halo bar off rear seat bar bolted to tin in 2 spots of roof in case of roll over
Gas Tank – steel only on floor behind driver or off rear seat bar centered in car. Chained, bolted, or steel strap to secure, NOT bungee cords. Use proper fuel hose and clamps
Battery on passenger front secured to floor in steel or wood enclosed bolted to floor
Front bumper – may be swapped with 80 and newer full size steel, or any year rear steel automotive bumper, maybe stuffed. If you cannot find steel bumper, you may use tube steel 4” x 4” x ¼” thick no wider than car. You may mount by bolting or welding. May add max. 6” long tube inside of uni-body frame to weld bumper to. May only be attached to frame by bolting 2 bolts per side max. 2” washers, may also weld factory flanges – NO other adding of metal.
Stock style radiators only – NO radi barrels
Sheet metal maybe creased
Power Wheels Derby
Please also refer to the general/competition/safety rules
Safety is first for the Power Wheels Class for all children
This is supposed to be fun for the kids!! Parents, Please don’t ruin if for them
Power Wheels Derby is for kids 2 –10 years old. All kids MUST be accompanied by an adult and have a Minor Release form on file
Derby is limited to 12 Volt Power Wheels only. All power wheels must remain as they came from the store. Nothing may be added or reinforced for strength. Paint them up and let the kids have a blast!!!!
Stock tires only
All power wheels must set like the store bought ones – no raising or lowering the front or rear of the power wheels
Stock battery can be replaced with a 12 volt mower battery only. It can be positioned anywhere inside the car and covered, not in the passenger seat
Rollover bars wiil be allowed as long as we feel they are safe and don’t reinforce the cars..so bring your saws
Helmets are mandatory
Seatbelts are recommended
Doors and hoods must be secured with a bungee cord, rope, or similar
Power Wheels Derby will be held after heats
