Post by shizot845 on Mar 6, 2019 20:51:18 GMT -5
Come check out the JoDaviess County Fair in Warren Il Aug 4 2019. Will be having Full-size cars, midsize/compacts class, powder puff midsize/compact class and kids power wheels. Payout are guaranteed!!!!
Full size Demo Rules
Everybody needs to read and RE-READ these rules.
You’re allowed only 2 passes through inspection line to correct your car to these rules.
If you are found to be too built for these rules, you will be given 2 options.
A. CUT OR REMOVE ILLEGAL PARTS.
B. LOAD ON TRAILER AND GO HOME.
Either way you will NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
C.Photos of repairs or what you are asking do help. Don’t try and word questions to find a grey area or manipulate the rules. If we don’t like it we will make you cut it
Come prepared to run heats for all classes other than powder puff.
Payouts are guaranteed!! Will be working on getting sponsors along with other things to increase payout and mad dogs.
Anybody looking to sponsor for trophys, mad dogs and putting extra $ towards classes please contact me at number below.
All rules questions please call or text Jeremy Gutzmer 815-291-4332
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!!!
Please read carefully. If car does not pass inspection or driver is unwilling to change car to pass inspection, absolutely no refunds!!! All rules will be followed or you will not run! If it does not say it in the rules – don’t just assume you can do it. CALL FIRST!!!!
ANY COUNTY FAIR HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ENTRY AND SPECTATOR ADMITTANCE.
1. Pit gate opens and inspections start at 11 am DERBY STARTS at 3pm
Drivers meeting at 2:30 pm
2. An entry fee of $50.00 will be charged for each car/event entered. $20.00 for pit passes Fees must be paid prior to inspection. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET REGULATIONS! All cars should be signed in 1 hour before race time and inspected 30 minutes before race time. Late fee will apply, example after 6:00 pm, if show starts at 7:00 pm and 2:00 pm if the shows starts at 3:00 pm. drivers $100 This is to ensure the race starts on time.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET REGULATIONS!
GENERAL RULES
3. Top five in feature must actively compete at end, no driving yourself on barriers or dirt berms. Failure to comply could result in complete restart with all feature qualifiers actively competing again or disqualification.
4. No reinforcements allowed other than specified in these rules. Any metal added to reinforce the car is illegal. You will only be allowed 2 trips thru the inspection line.
5. NO PAINTING, UNDERCOATING, OILING OR GREASING OF FRAMES. YOU WILL NOT BE INSPECTED. THIS INCLUDES PAINTING OF THE FRAME FLAT BLACK.
6. NO HITTING IN DRIVERS DOOR, but no using driver door as a shield. If the hit is deemed by the official to be careless or intentional, you will be disqualified. If you use your driver’s door as a defense, we will not enforce the rules. If you use the door as a defense repeatedly you will be disqualified. This will be at the judges’ discretion.
7. NO hot-rodding in the pits! Keep it at an idle.
8. Any open door or second fire will cause disqualification. If in a heat, you may fix it and come back in the consolation. In the feature, you will be disqualified.
9. You must make AGGRESSIVE contact every 60 seconds.
10. Sandbagging is not tolerated and will be strictly enforced. Locking up the brakes prior to a hit for anything other than a driver’s door will be cause for disqualification. The fans pay to see a show, put one on for them!
11. IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS SANDBAGGING, HIT THEIR CAR WITH YOUR CAR ON THE TRACK.
12. Winning cars plus three out of the money must remain on track until released by officials, or will not be paid prize money. Cars are subject to re-inspection before any prize money is handed out. Cars found illegal will be stripped of all prize money for that event.
13. Any questions or controversies will be discussed at the drivers meeting
14. YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST A 12” X 12” ROOF SIGN WITH YOUR CAR NUMBER ON IT.
15. All drivers must pick up trophies and earnings at the completion of the event, or forfeit. They will not be available after that date.
16. All persons MUST sign entry form, insurance waiver, release form, pay entry fees, and purchase pit pass before entering pit area.
17. They will be serving alcoholic beverages on site so please no carry ins. Please support the fair by purchasing them there. With that being said please be responsible. Prefer drivers not to drink until after the event. Being disorderly and belligerent will not be tolerated and those parties who are we be asked to leave with no refund.
18. No harassing of the judges will be allowed at any time by drivers, passengers, crewmembers or spectators. Failure to abide by this rule, the driver will forfeit all money and all involved will be escorted from premises.
19. Registration forms will be filled out the day of the event. All drivers must be at least 16 years of age; drivers 16 and 17 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a minor release form
20. All drivers must wear approved helmets, eye protection either safety glasses or visor on helmet, long pants, and shirt. Also all drivers and riders must wear working seat belts. This will be enforced in 2018 or you will not run!!!!
21. - Drivers must remain in the vehicle with helmet, seatbelt and eye protection on until notified by an official that it is safe to exit the vehicle.
22. A driver that receives a black flag for an intentional door hit will be disqualified from all competition for that night. A driver that receives a black flag for sandbagging or 1 fire in the interior of the car will be disqualified. 2 fires on the exterior will be disqualified, if in heat you may go to consolation. This will be at the judges’ discretion.
23. All drivers must attend drivers’ meeting prior to derby
24.All cars must be removed from derby site by 12:00 noon the following day unless otherwise stated at drivers meeting. Failure to do this will result in cars being removed by and becoming property of Fair Board.
25.DO NOT READ ANYTHING INTO THESE RULES, JUST READ THE RULES!! If it doesn't say you can, YOU CAN'T!
26.DO NOT paint anywhere on suspension or frame; if we can tell it’s been painted, we will not even inspect your car.
Rules
1. DO NOT READ ANYTHING INTO THESE RULES, JUST READ THE RULES!! If it doesn't say you can, YOU CAN'T! Or you will be loaded, your choice!
2.Dark cars must have contrasting letter/numbers. DO NOT paint anywhere on suspension or frame; we will not even inspect your car.
3. Any year car EXCEPT Full Frame Imperials, El camino, ambulances and no Hearses or convertibles
4. Body components must be direct bolt up only. Must be factory hardware
5. Remove all glass mirrors and plastic. Remove all decking in wagons
6. Vehicles must be swept clean of all debris
7. No wedge trunks, protruding frame rails Or frame shaping, forming or
folding. Only frame shaping allowed is above rear frame arches
8. - Front Windshield Bar is MANDATORY and is limited to two 2” wide x 1/4" thick straps or two 3/8” chains or two strands of 9 wire. May be welded or bolted or both. 6 inches on roof and 6 inches on firewall for attachment.
9.- Can hardline or beat exterior body panels.
10. Unlimited 9 wire
HOOD
MUST BE OPEN AT INSPECTION! So don’t come to inspection line with hood bolted down…. Allowed 6 places to hold down hood
1. Can replace front 2 body mounts with 2-1” all thread through the hood, with 4” washers. No sleeving threaded rod
A. Can have up to a 6” or less spacer free floating between core support and frame. Can be welded to frame or sheet metal not both. Spacer must stop at the bottom side of core support
2. Other 4 spots being 2”x2” angel iron 4” long ¼” thick back to back 2 on each side of hood, with 2 ½” bolts in each or not both or up to 3/4 threaded rods attached to sheet metal only or 9 unlimited 9 wire
3. Hood must be 100% in stock location and open for inspection.
4. Anything can be removed or cut away but NOTHING can be added
5. Hood must have two (2) holes, at least SIX (6) inches in diameter on each side of carburetor – Not directly on top of carburetor.
6. IF HOOD IS REMOVED, EITHER FAN BLADE MUST BE REMOVED OR FAN BELT MUST BE CUT.
TRUNK—
1. Can replace any 2 of the 4 rear body mounts with up to 1” all thread through the trunk lid with 4” washers. Bottom nut and washer must be inside of the frame, or welded to side of frame only 4” weld total. If you weld to frame you can only change body bolts to stock size
2. Plus ( 4) 2”x2” angel iron 4” long ¼” thick back to back, with 2-½” bolts in each or unlimited 9 wire
3. Trunk must be on the factory hinges, speaker deck must remain. Can beat trunk lid and rear quarters but quarter panels must remain vertical. You can cut quarter panels and fold them but still must be atleast 50% vertical
Do not make the trunk a wedge or ramp for other cars to drive on you may tuck or sedagon wagon roofs down but must be able to visibly see there’s no added plate or hidden reinforcement. No threaded rod through wagon roof 9 wire only
4. Anything can be removed or cut away but NOTHING can be added
WAGON TAILGATE: 9 wire only
DOORS
1. Drivers door may be welded solid. You may weld outside only. You may use 3 x 1/8" straps. All other doors 5 on and 5 off
You may also plate outside of drivers door with up to a 1/4 plate for drivers protection
BODYMOUNTS
1. Body mounts and spacers to remain in place. You may replace stock bolts with 7/16 size bolt. Chrysler may use stock size equivalent. Must have a 3/4 body spacer, can be metal. ZERO welding allowed mounting these. If changed/replaced you must cut away the factory sheet metal for inspection and use a 3”x3”1/4” washer top and bottom.
FRAMES
1. NO welding on frames allowed.except….
2. All cars allowed 4 patch plates max. Size 6”x4”x1/4”. Must be painted a bright color. So it is easily noticed for the inspectors. AFTER INSPECTION OR HEATS NO WELDING THESE PLATES ON. IF ADDITIONAL PLATES ARE FOUND AFTER INSPECTION – NO MONEY WILL PAID OUT.. must be an 1/8” gap between plates
3.If changing front stub, cut 3 inches behind second cross member bolt hole. When replacing, can overlap 2 ½”, able to weld both sides, but no adding extra metal. Must be of the same make and model.
If restubbing one side of the frame, you are allowed to cut and fit the new frame flush and weld one pass all the way around (butt – fit – weld). Must be of the same make and model. Meaning no hybrid frames... Example old iron caddy stub on wagon, caddy stub on Chevy impala if you’re not sure if you can chances are you can’t or ask before you do it!!
4.Can beat rear frame arches however far in you want 12” either way from middle of arch. If you rip or tear frame you cannot fix it by welding it.
5.Metric style gms are allowed a 12” rear hump plate. Must be centered in the hump either straight piece or contoured
- SUSPENSION
1. All suspension must remain stock car type product. ZERO aftermarket parts no Chevy truck lift spindles.
2. Rear control arms may be changed start with a stock type control arm. Arms may be reinforced.
3. You may use 2 2” wide 1/4 thick straps to weld either upper or lower a arms to frame to gain height. Only 2” allowed to be welded to a arm and frame. Do not extend them out farther than the a arm zone. If we feel your trying to gain a advantage by welding them farther onto the frame you will cut them and use working suspension. You may also use upto 3/8 chain or 3/4 treaded rod to hold suspension. Same goes for this method of holding suspension. We feel it’s overboard you will cut it
4. You may have a double strand #9 wire or 3/8” chain or smaller to hold rear end in place. Can use front coils springs in rear of coil cars. leaf sprung cars may use 4 leaf spring clamps 2” wide using up to 1/2 bolts. Two bolt per clamp
A. Leaf springs to have stock stager and thickness. 7 leafs max in stack. Non converting coils to leafs and vice versa
5. You may run a double strand of #9 wire twisted together, behind the rear wheels from frame to frame. No extra mounting component can be used to mount this. Just wrap around frame and twist.
6. Factory or aftermarket steering column ok
7. If you’re running a 03 or newer must run aluminum cradle. You may make a steel cradle that uses existing bolt holes that sit on top to mount motor in place. Made with up to 1/4” material max. Or may take a older cradle out of pre 02 ford and make it so it bolts with factory bolts as well. You can make a upper and lower control arm mount to mount older style control arms. A.You may make a spring bucket to hold springs in place 1/4 material. nothing farther than 1” past the existing mounting holes. Don’t plug weld the cradle or mounting pieces to frame or you will cut!! All piece must be separate and not welded to each other.If there’s heat marks from a welded it’s a instant load no fixing!!
B. Can install older style steering box and steering components. Must be bolted in a stock manner no welding them on. You may sleeve the bolts. Stock size bolts only!! Like everything else anything overboard will be cut or you won’t run!!
8. Aftermarket or homemade tie rods allowed, must have factory ends. NO HEIMS. You are allowed any type oem ball joint. Example using older Chrysler screw in ball joint
9.No hydro steering setups
- DRIVETRAIN
1. ANY drivetrain allowed with the following criteria.
2. You may swap engines, i.e... Chevy in a Ford. Factory location only
A. ANY ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION MAY BE USED IN ANY CAR, BUT MUST BE MOUNTED IN A STOCK POSITION. ON A V-BLOCK MOTOR, FRONT SPARK PLUGS MUST BE EVEN OR IN FRONT OF UPPER BALL JOINT; ON IN-LINE MOTORS, NUMBER TWO (2) SPARK PLUG MUST BE EVEN OR IN FRONT OF UPPER BALL JOINT.
3. You may have a basic lower engine cradle with front plate to save on engine block abuse. You may use a aftermarket mount.
4. Only the lower stock engine mounts may be welded to cradle only. You may use two 1/2" thick 4x4 spacers to raise engine from steering components. Have up to a 3/8 chain to help hold engine in place with only one link welded or bolted to engine crossmember.
5. No tranny protectors/braces, may have a aftermarket bell housing, steel or aluminum, stock tailshafts, stock mounting only, stock cross members only or you may use a 2”x 2”x 1/4” with 2x2 angle iron 6”long welded only to inside frame rail to mount your stock cross member I.E. CHEVY DRIVE LINE IN A FORD. No other welding. Can use #9 wire or 3/8” chain or smaller to wrap around tailshaft and stock cross member
6.Any passenger type or 8 lug truck rearend is allowed. Bracing of rearend is ok but can not be used as reinforcement or kicker in rear frame area. Stock shocks only.
A. Can use aftermarket kit to change a watts style to 4 link setup. Lower mount can only be up to a 3”x4” square tube or less to mount. Or use a older style mount with minimal welding to mount. No overly large watts brackets allowed and do not touch frame humps with them. Anything here we feel is to much will be cut!!
7. Aftermarket Floor shifters,headers,gas and brake pedals and transmission coolers allowed. No engine oil coolers
8.-No radiator protectors. Factory condensers only up front or you can have up to a 1/4 plate or mesh material bolted with 4 3/8 bolts or 4 1” welds. It can only be 1” bigger than stock area.
9.No radibarrels!!
CAGE AND HALO BAR:
1. You must have a 4 point cage. Two cross bars, one in dash area, and one behind driver’s seat that must be no more than 18" from back of driver seat. Two side bars cannot go past dash bar or more than 18" behind driver seat. Get your tape measure out. If your more than 18" you will have to cut.
A. May have 4 down drops to body only and must stay in door zone of cage. If it’s in front or behind door seams it will be cut out.
2. Halo bar allowed must be straight up and down Attached to side or rear seat bar. Must be in the door area. Not through a extra rear window.
3. Gas tank protector may be welded to back bar. Only 24” and can be mounted tight to back seat area. This bar must be at 8”off the floor, measured from bottom rear seat area and must stay inside of interior of rear driver’s compartment. Don’t mount gas tank to floor and protector. It’s one or the other.
4.. Nothing may be mounted in a way that strengthens the car. No jungle gym type cages. Gussets are ok just don’t go overboard!! If you go overboard you will be cutting.
Gas Tanks and Batteries
1.Gas tank and batteries must be moved and secured. Tank behind the seat, Battery centered in the passenger front floor. 2 batteries max
2.NO PLASTIC TANKS, unless in a 1/4” metal box.Mounted in center of the back side area.
A. Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
BUMPERS:
1. Any factory or homemade bumper allowed. No bumpers with a point more than a factory Chrysler v bumper. Any bumper with sharp points we feel is unsafe will be cut or you won’t run no exceptions.
2. You may weld front and rear bumper strait to frame/hard nose no added metal. Must have 1” in front of body mount. This is the body mount that you run your all thread through or
3. You may weld bumper bracket(in factory location) to frame 4 inches from the back of bumper, , in addition you may put 4 one inch welds on back side of bumper bracket or to weld shock inside frame(example Crown Vics).
4. If your car did not come with a shock (example 71 Chevy) you may use a 74-76 CHEVY CANS welded to factory specs OR BOP bracket bolted/ mounted in stock location with stock bolts.
5. You may weld 2 4x4 plates per side to help hold bumpers on. We don’t want them on the track.
6.-Bumper height 24 max from bottom of bumper and 14” minimum from bottom of bumper
TIRES: Brakes MUST work.
1. Any tires are allowed except solid style forklift tires. Can be up to 16”
2. All wheels can have multi centers installed. inside beadlocks and a 1” outside bead stiffener.
3 .Valve stem protectors are allowed.
4. Liquid in tires is allowed. Studs and screws in rims to hold tires in place are allowed
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
These are guidelines of what you are allowed to do in this class. Don’t get carried away. If you have questions or think you might be doing something your not supposed to do please call first!! Just because it may not say it in the rules don’t mean you can do it!!
FULLSIZE CLASS PAYOUT:
1ST $2500
2ND $1000
3RD $500
4TH $300
5TH $100
Mini car and powder puff rules
1. Must be powered by four or six cylinder engine
2. Wheelbase must be 111 inches or less fwd or 108 rwd. No full frame cars NO EXCEPTIONS!
A. NO moving/bending a stock or aftermarket component to shorten wheel base.
3. No four-wheel drive vehicles.
4. MANDATORY! All four/six cylinder cars must have a cage. Bar behind seat minimum. Must be thick walled pipe or tube. No exhaust tubing or thinner material. Safety is priority. 4pt cage is recommended
5. Stock gas tank MUST be removed. A METAL BOAT TANK OR HOMEMADE METAL TANK must be mounted in rear seat area and bolted down with metal straps. NO PLASTIC TANKS!!!
A. Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
6. All lines under car must be steel lines or if running rubber lines they must be inside of the car.
7.No aftermarket or homemade extreme cradle/pullet protector
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
1. Cars previously run in Demolition Derby may install new front clip. Any clip may be used on any car, MUST be installed in stock manner. Officials MUST approve installation.
2. All glass, side windows, rear windows, headlights and taillights, must be removed before reaching racetrack. Rolling down windows is not permitted. . Remove all glass mirrors and plastic. Remove all decking in wagons. Vehicles must be swept clean of all debris
3. Rear seat of sedan must be removed, top and bottom. On station wagons all seats and decking must be removed. Station wagons must be emptied to floorboards. All cars must be swept clean, both drivers compartment and trunk. No spare tires, broken glass, or trash, etc., allowed in cars.
4. Cars must have a seatbelt and working brakes. MANDATORY!!
5. You can carry a fire extinguisher, but it must be mounted securely and free of movement.
6. Battery may be moved, but must be securely fastened and covered in passenger compartment. MAXIMUM OF TWO AUTOMOBILE TYPE BATTERIES ALLOWED. Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
7. Any type automotive radiator may be used but must be mounted in stock position.
A. Front rad protector must be stock type condenser or up to a 1/4 plate or mesh material. Only bolted on with 4 3/8 bolts or 4 1” welds max. Must be in front of radiator
8. Fenders may be bolted together with 3/8 inch bolts or smaller with 3/8 inch or smaller washers only. A maximum of 5 bolts per fender.
9. All doors may be welded (Outside of body only), chained or wired. Straps cannot be larger than ¼” thick and 3 inches wide on door shell (vertical) and 2 inches wide on window frame. You may beat top of doors down and may tack them in three places with a maximum of 1” weld each.
10. No doubling of body panels allowed, no added metal allowed.
11. Patching floorboards, if you have to patch rusty floorboards you must cut out all the rust, overlap no more than 1” with same thickness as body material and sheet metal screws – no more than one every 4”. No Welding to floorboards or firewall.
12. You may crease/enhance sheet metal body panels but do not fold and weld. No extra metal may be added.
13. NO OTHER BODY WELDS OTHER THAN WHAT IS LISTED ABOVE. THIS INCLUDES BODY SEAMS ANYWHERE ON THE CAR.
14. Unlimited 9 wire
HOODS AND TRUNKS
MUST BE OPEN AT INSPECTION! So don’t come to inspection line with hood bolted down….
1. HOODS:
Must have two (2) holes, at least four (4) inches in diameter on each side of carburetor – Not directly on top of carburetor. IF HOOD IS REMOVED, EITHER FAN BLADE MUST BE REMOVED OR FAN BELT MUST BE CUT.
2.On all cars, hoods, trunks, and tailgates may be secured with the following method: on front of car, two pieces of 1 inch all thread, NO SLEEVING, rubber mounts must remain in with a washer no larger than six (6) inches O.D. and 3/8 inch thick, all threads MUST be mounted outboard of the radiator. In addition to all threads, 4 pieces of Angle iron that cannot be more than 3/16 thick or longer than 6 inches. Or 3/4 rod. Can be welded to strut tower 4” of weld max. So it would make it Two on each side of car, Total of 4 bolts or rods and 2 up front all threads holding the hood down or 9 wire. 6 total spots. Unlimited 9 wire can be used after inspection.
TRUNK:
2 pieces of 1 inch all thread, with a washer no larger than six (6) inches O.D. and 3/8 inch thick, all thread may be mounted through deck lid and frame anywhere on frame. Do not angle rod to gain extra welding surface area. Unlimited 9 wire in this area also. must have a 12” hole in trunk lid.
A.You may have rear window bar 2”X2”X1/4” MAX. IN SIZE, 6” max. on roof 4”X4”X1/4” FLAT PLATE TO ATTACH TO THIS BAR TOP AND BOTTOM and must be centered on front side drip rail on trunk no further back or forward (2” on each side). Weld to the strapping on your trunk. There must be 6” minimum distance (gap) from the top of this bar on the roof and halo bar…. This is the only location allowed for this bar.
BODY MOUNTS:
1. All body mount bolts may be replaced with 1/2 inch O.D. bolts with a stamped washer. Do not take them out and place body on frame. If replaced, a gap of 1” minimum is mandatory between body and frame. Do NOT crush factory body bushings. All all-threads MUST have nut on top and bottom and NO welds.
4. A minimum of one chain or wire running from the outside (top) of roof down to the cowl or BAR DOWN TO DASH BAR OF CAGE on the front window is MANDATORY for safety. Maximum of two. 2. IF USING METAL STRAPS MAX. SIZE 2” WIDE X ¼” THICK, CAN GO TO FRONT DASH BAR OR COWL THEN TO TOP LIP AREA OF WINDSHIELD ONLY.
CAGE AND HALO BARS:
1. All driver and passenger doors may be reinforced. You should have a six (6)-point cage, MININMUM OF A 4PT. CAGE. cross bars may be ran as follows, one across dash, one behind front seats, you maybe have a gas tank protector no wider than 24” and must be atleast 6” off floor. Do not extend into trunk area. Can have loop on gas tank protector and cannot be within 4” of rear window bar at the start of the show.
2. You can run four (4) down tubes, two (2) per side. these down tubes must mounted within the front door area and no farther than 12” behind seat bar.
FRAME
1. DO NOT REWELD ENGINE CROSS MEMBER SEAMS OR ANY OTHER BRACKETS ATTACHED TO FRAME OR SHEET METAL under hood or trunk. NO CONCRETE!!! DO NOT WELD FACTORY HOLES UP; ALL FACTORY HOLES MUST BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION OF FRAME.
2. You cannot alter frame in any way other than specified in rules. Do not crease or reshape frame.
3. You may run one (1) wire or chain from frame rail to frame rail underneath back of car behind back tires/wheels.
4. You may put a bolt with a stamped flat washer thru frame to hold it together. Only one (1) per wheel opening must be loose during inspection. DO NOT weld washer. (Pinning of frame)
5. You may have 4 4”x4”’ 1/4 thick patch plates anywhere you like. Must be painted bright color so it’s visable. Can’t bend plates but if you cut the plates the cut piece cannot be used anywhere else. What you cut you lose.
BUMPERS:
1. Any oem or Homemade bumper is permitted, no extreme points!! Nothing more than what a Chrysler pointy would be. If it’s to much we will make you cut it. NO GUSSETS OR BRACING. NOT TO EXTEND BEHIND OEM MOUNTING BOLT LOCATION ON FRAME. May use 2½” max. Round or square tubing. No thicker than ¼ inch. No solid stock may be used. This can only extend into the frame a max. of 6” to mount bumper. Will be drilled at 6¼” measured from the front edge of the frame on every car. You may use two (2) pieces of 4x4 1/4 plate to aid in putting bumper on. Fenders and bumper ends may be trimmed to allow for wheel clearance.
SUSPENSION
1. Stiffness of suspension will be left up to the discretion of the driver. No homemade struts. Must be oem. Can clamp, weld, or use threaded rod up to 3/4” to get the ride height. Don’t get carried away doing this!! Like everything else if we feel excessive it will be cut!!
2. Homemade tie rods and homemade steering shaft are allowed.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
1. ANY 4 and 6 cylinder ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION MAY BE USED IN ANY CAR, BUT MUST BE MOUNTED IN A STOCK POSITION.
2. Chained, welded, or homemade motor mounts will be permitted, but must meet approval of officials.
3.Any type of header is allowed, but must be directed away from driver compartment.
4.Transmission oil coolers are permitted Inspection personnel must approve all mountings, lines, and fittings.
6. No carburetor protector outside the intake area
7.You may beat flat the engine side of the firewall only, do not weld or bolt firewall. Do not re-enforce the firewall/cowl. Do not beat, paint, bolt, weld on, weld to or modify the driver’s side of the firewall/cowl in any way
GAS TANKS
Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
1. Stock gas tank MUST be removed. A METAL BOAT TANK OR HOMEMADE METAL TANK must be mounted in rear seat area and bolted down with metal straps. Other types of installations will not be allowed. NO GAS CANS with hoses duct taped. A Marine (boat) tank or an official approved homemade tank is mandatory. All tanks MUST be covered with a rubber cover. All tanks MUST have secure cap. All lines and fittings MUST be leak proof and meet approval of Officials. Electric fuel pumps are permitted but MUST have shut-off within reach of driver. NO MORE THAN ten (10) GALLONS OF GAS IN TANK.
2. NO PLASTIC TANKS, unless in a metal box ¼” minimum. All sides except top side. This also goes for if you’re using a metal boat tank.
3. Mounted in center of the back side area.
FOR THE MINI-CAR DERBY CLASS, YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MOVE THE STOCK GAS TANK INTO THE BACK SEAT AREA.
TIRES
1. Only sixteen (16) inch or smaller tires and wheels will be allowed. NO SPLIT RIMS ALLOWED. No outside beadlocks. Can have inside bead locks, wheel centers and outter bead stiffener 2” max
2. Valve stem protectors, liquid in tires permitted or screws in rims to hold tires in place
MINI- CAR PAYOUT:
1st $1500
2nd $700
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100
Powderpuff class use mini cars rules. Payout is with 5 entries. Depending on number of entry’s payout might increase. Can also run your car if anything is left in regular mini car class
Payout
1st 500
2nd 200
3rd 100
Full size Demo Rules
Everybody needs to read and RE-READ these rules.
You’re allowed only 2 passes through inspection line to correct your car to these rules.
If you are found to be too built for these rules, you will be given 2 options.
A. CUT OR REMOVE ILLEGAL PARTS.
B. LOAD ON TRAILER AND GO HOME.
Either way you will NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
C.Photos of repairs or what you are asking do help. Don’t try and word questions to find a grey area or manipulate the rules. If we don’t like it we will make you cut it
Come prepared to run heats for all classes other than powder puff.
Payouts are guaranteed!! Will be working on getting sponsors along with other things to increase payout and mad dogs.
Anybody looking to sponsor for trophys, mad dogs and putting extra $ towards classes please contact me at number below.
All rules questions please call or text Jeremy Gutzmer 815-291-4332
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!!!
Please read carefully. If car does not pass inspection or driver is unwilling to change car to pass inspection, absolutely no refunds!!! All rules will be followed or you will not run! If it does not say it in the rules – don’t just assume you can do it. CALL FIRST!!!!
ANY COUNTY FAIR HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ENTRY AND SPECTATOR ADMITTANCE.
1. Pit gate opens and inspections start at 11 am DERBY STARTS at 3pm
Drivers meeting at 2:30 pm
2. An entry fee of $50.00 will be charged for each car/event entered. $20.00 for pit passes Fees must be paid prior to inspection. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET REGULATIONS! All cars should be signed in 1 hour before race time and inspected 30 minutes before race time. Late fee will apply, example after 6:00 pm, if show starts at 7:00 pm and 2:00 pm if the shows starts at 3:00 pm. drivers $100 This is to ensure the race starts on time.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET REGULATIONS!
GENERAL RULES
3. Top five in feature must actively compete at end, no driving yourself on barriers or dirt berms. Failure to comply could result in complete restart with all feature qualifiers actively competing again or disqualification.
4. No reinforcements allowed other than specified in these rules. Any metal added to reinforce the car is illegal. You will only be allowed 2 trips thru the inspection line.
5. NO PAINTING, UNDERCOATING, OILING OR GREASING OF FRAMES. YOU WILL NOT BE INSPECTED. THIS INCLUDES PAINTING OF THE FRAME FLAT BLACK.
6. NO HITTING IN DRIVERS DOOR, but no using driver door as a shield. If the hit is deemed by the official to be careless or intentional, you will be disqualified. If you use your driver’s door as a defense, we will not enforce the rules. If you use the door as a defense repeatedly you will be disqualified. This will be at the judges’ discretion.
7. NO hot-rodding in the pits! Keep it at an idle.
8. Any open door or second fire will cause disqualification. If in a heat, you may fix it and come back in the consolation. In the feature, you will be disqualified.
9. You must make AGGRESSIVE contact every 60 seconds.
10. Sandbagging is not tolerated and will be strictly enforced. Locking up the brakes prior to a hit for anything other than a driver’s door will be cause for disqualification. The fans pay to see a show, put one on for them!
11. IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS SANDBAGGING, HIT THEIR CAR WITH YOUR CAR ON THE TRACK.
12. Winning cars plus three out of the money must remain on track until released by officials, or will not be paid prize money. Cars are subject to re-inspection before any prize money is handed out. Cars found illegal will be stripped of all prize money for that event.
13. Any questions or controversies will be discussed at the drivers meeting
14. YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST A 12” X 12” ROOF SIGN WITH YOUR CAR NUMBER ON IT.
15. All drivers must pick up trophies and earnings at the completion of the event, or forfeit. They will not be available after that date.
16. All persons MUST sign entry form, insurance waiver, release form, pay entry fees, and purchase pit pass before entering pit area.
17. They will be serving alcoholic beverages on site so please no carry ins. Please support the fair by purchasing them there. With that being said please be responsible. Prefer drivers not to drink until after the event. Being disorderly and belligerent will not be tolerated and those parties who are we be asked to leave with no refund.
18. No harassing of the judges will be allowed at any time by drivers, passengers, crewmembers or spectators. Failure to abide by this rule, the driver will forfeit all money and all involved will be escorted from premises.
19. Registration forms will be filled out the day of the event. All drivers must be at least 16 years of age; drivers 16 and 17 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a minor release form
20. All drivers must wear approved helmets, eye protection either safety glasses or visor on helmet, long pants, and shirt. Also all drivers and riders must wear working seat belts. This will be enforced in 2018 or you will not run!!!!
21. - Drivers must remain in the vehicle with helmet, seatbelt and eye protection on until notified by an official that it is safe to exit the vehicle.
22. A driver that receives a black flag for an intentional door hit will be disqualified from all competition for that night. A driver that receives a black flag for sandbagging or 1 fire in the interior of the car will be disqualified. 2 fires on the exterior will be disqualified, if in heat you may go to consolation. This will be at the judges’ discretion.
23. All drivers must attend drivers’ meeting prior to derby
24.All cars must be removed from derby site by 12:00 noon the following day unless otherwise stated at drivers meeting. Failure to do this will result in cars being removed by and becoming property of Fair Board.
25.DO NOT READ ANYTHING INTO THESE RULES, JUST READ THE RULES!! If it doesn't say you can, YOU CAN'T!
26.DO NOT paint anywhere on suspension or frame; if we can tell it’s been painted, we will not even inspect your car.
Rules
1. DO NOT READ ANYTHING INTO THESE RULES, JUST READ THE RULES!! If it doesn't say you can, YOU CAN'T! Or you will be loaded, your choice!
2.Dark cars must have contrasting letter/numbers. DO NOT paint anywhere on suspension or frame; we will not even inspect your car.
3. Any year car EXCEPT Full Frame Imperials, El camino, ambulances and no Hearses or convertibles
4. Body components must be direct bolt up only. Must be factory hardware
5. Remove all glass mirrors and plastic. Remove all decking in wagons
6. Vehicles must be swept clean of all debris
7. No wedge trunks, protruding frame rails Or frame shaping, forming or
folding. Only frame shaping allowed is above rear frame arches
8. - Front Windshield Bar is MANDATORY and is limited to two 2” wide x 1/4" thick straps or two 3/8” chains or two strands of 9 wire. May be welded or bolted or both. 6 inches on roof and 6 inches on firewall for attachment.
9.- Can hardline or beat exterior body panels.
10. Unlimited 9 wire
HOOD
MUST BE OPEN AT INSPECTION! So don’t come to inspection line with hood bolted down…. Allowed 6 places to hold down hood
1. Can replace front 2 body mounts with 2-1” all thread through the hood, with 4” washers. No sleeving threaded rod
A. Can have up to a 6” or less spacer free floating between core support and frame. Can be welded to frame or sheet metal not both. Spacer must stop at the bottom side of core support
2. Other 4 spots being 2”x2” angel iron 4” long ¼” thick back to back 2 on each side of hood, with 2 ½” bolts in each or not both or up to 3/4 threaded rods attached to sheet metal only or 9 unlimited 9 wire
3. Hood must be 100% in stock location and open for inspection.
4. Anything can be removed or cut away but NOTHING can be added
5. Hood must have two (2) holes, at least SIX (6) inches in diameter on each side of carburetor – Not directly on top of carburetor.
6. IF HOOD IS REMOVED, EITHER FAN BLADE MUST BE REMOVED OR FAN BELT MUST BE CUT.
TRUNK—
1. Can replace any 2 of the 4 rear body mounts with up to 1” all thread through the trunk lid with 4” washers. Bottom nut and washer must be inside of the frame, or welded to side of frame only 4” weld total. If you weld to frame you can only change body bolts to stock size
2. Plus ( 4) 2”x2” angel iron 4” long ¼” thick back to back, with 2-½” bolts in each or unlimited 9 wire
3. Trunk must be on the factory hinges, speaker deck must remain. Can beat trunk lid and rear quarters but quarter panels must remain vertical. You can cut quarter panels and fold them but still must be atleast 50% vertical
Do not make the trunk a wedge or ramp for other cars to drive on you may tuck or sedagon wagon roofs down but must be able to visibly see there’s no added plate or hidden reinforcement. No threaded rod through wagon roof 9 wire only
4. Anything can be removed or cut away but NOTHING can be added
WAGON TAILGATE: 9 wire only
DOORS
1. Drivers door may be welded solid. You may weld outside only. You may use 3 x 1/8" straps. All other doors 5 on and 5 off
You may also plate outside of drivers door with up to a 1/4 plate for drivers protection
BODYMOUNTS
1. Body mounts and spacers to remain in place. You may replace stock bolts with 7/16 size bolt. Chrysler may use stock size equivalent. Must have a 3/4 body spacer, can be metal. ZERO welding allowed mounting these. If changed/replaced you must cut away the factory sheet metal for inspection and use a 3”x3”1/4” washer top and bottom.
FRAMES
1. NO welding on frames allowed.except….
2. All cars allowed 4 patch plates max. Size 6”x4”x1/4”. Must be painted a bright color. So it is easily noticed for the inspectors. AFTER INSPECTION OR HEATS NO WELDING THESE PLATES ON. IF ADDITIONAL PLATES ARE FOUND AFTER INSPECTION – NO MONEY WILL PAID OUT.. must be an 1/8” gap between plates
3.If changing front stub, cut 3 inches behind second cross member bolt hole. When replacing, can overlap 2 ½”, able to weld both sides, but no adding extra metal. Must be of the same make and model.
If restubbing one side of the frame, you are allowed to cut and fit the new frame flush and weld one pass all the way around (butt – fit – weld). Must be of the same make and model. Meaning no hybrid frames... Example old iron caddy stub on wagon, caddy stub on Chevy impala if you’re not sure if you can chances are you can’t or ask before you do it!!
4.Can beat rear frame arches however far in you want 12” either way from middle of arch. If you rip or tear frame you cannot fix it by welding it.
5.Metric style gms are allowed a 12” rear hump plate. Must be centered in the hump either straight piece or contoured
- SUSPENSION
1. All suspension must remain stock car type product. ZERO aftermarket parts no Chevy truck lift spindles.
2. Rear control arms may be changed start with a stock type control arm. Arms may be reinforced.
3. You may use 2 2” wide 1/4 thick straps to weld either upper or lower a arms to frame to gain height. Only 2” allowed to be welded to a arm and frame. Do not extend them out farther than the a arm zone. If we feel your trying to gain a advantage by welding them farther onto the frame you will cut them and use working suspension. You may also use upto 3/8 chain or 3/4 treaded rod to hold suspension. Same goes for this method of holding suspension. We feel it’s overboard you will cut it
4. You may have a double strand #9 wire or 3/8” chain or smaller to hold rear end in place. Can use front coils springs in rear of coil cars. leaf sprung cars may use 4 leaf spring clamps 2” wide using up to 1/2 bolts. Two bolt per clamp
A. Leaf springs to have stock stager and thickness. 7 leafs max in stack. Non converting coils to leafs and vice versa
5. You may run a double strand of #9 wire twisted together, behind the rear wheels from frame to frame. No extra mounting component can be used to mount this. Just wrap around frame and twist.
6. Factory or aftermarket steering column ok
7. If you’re running a 03 or newer must run aluminum cradle. You may make a steel cradle that uses existing bolt holes that sit on top to mount motor in place. Made with up to 1/4” material max. Or may take a older cradle out of pre 02 ford and make it so it bolts with factory bolts as well. You can make a upper and lower control arm mount to mount older style control arms. A.You may make a spring bucket to hold springs in place 1/4 material. nothing farther than 1” past the existing mounting holes. Don’t plug weld the cradle or mounting pieces to frame or you will cut!! All piece must be separate and not welded to each other.If there’s heat marks from a welded it’s a instant load no fixing!!
B. Can install older style steering box and steering components. Must be bolted in a stock manner no welding them on. You may sleeve the bolts. Stock size bolts only!! Like everything else anything overboard will be cut or you won’t run!!
8. Aftermarket or homemade tie rods allowed, must have factory ends. NO HEIMS. You are allowed any type oem ball joint. Example using older Chrysler screw in ball joint
9.No hydro steering setups
- DRIVETRAIN
1. ANY drivetrain allowed with the following criteria.
2. You may swap engines, i.e... Chevy in a Ford. Factory location only
A. ANY ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION MAY BE USED IN ANY CAR, BUT MUST BE MOUNTED IN A STOCK POSITION. ON A V-BLOCK MOTOR, FRONT SPARK PLUGS MUST BE EVEN OR IN FRONT OF UPPER BALL JOINT; ON IN-LINE MOTORS, NUMBER TWO (2) SPARK PLUG MUST BE EVEN OR IN FRONT OF UPPER BALL JOINT.
3. You may have a basic lower engine cradle with front plate to save on engine block abuse. You may use a aftermarket mount.
4. Only the lower stock engine mounts may be welded to cradle only. You may use two 1/2" thick 4x4 spacers to raise engine from steering components. Have up to a 3/8 chain to help hold engine in place with only one link welded or bolted to engine crossmember.
5. No tranny protectors/braces, may have a aftermarket bell housing, steel or aluminum, stock tailshafts, stock mounting only, stock cross members only or you may use a 2”x 2”x 1/4” with 2x2 angle iron 6”long welded only to inside frame rail to mount your stock cross member I.E. CHEVY DRIVE LINE IN A FORD. No other welding. Can use #9 wire or 3/8” chain or smaller to wrap around tailshaft and stock cross member
6.Any passenger type or 8 lug truck rearend is allowed. Bracing of rearend is ok but can not be used as reinforcement or kicker in rear frame area. Stock shocks only.
A. Can use aftermarket kit to change a watts style to 4 link setup. Lower mount can only be up to a 3”x4” square tube or less to mount. Or use a older style mount with minimal welding to mount. No overly large watts brackets allowed and do not touch frame humps with them. Anything here we feel is to much will be cut!!
7. Aftermarket Floor shifters,headers,gas and brake pedals and transmission coolers allowed. No engine oil coolers
8.-No radiator protectors. Factory condensers only up front or you can have up to a 1/4 plate or mesh material bolted with 4 3/8 bolts or 4 1” welds. It can only be 1” bigger than stock area.
9.No radibarrels!!
CAGE AND HALO BAR:
1. You must have a 4 point cage. Two cross bars, one in dash area, and one behind driver’s seat that must be no more than 18" from back of driver seat. Two side bars cannot go past dash bar or more than 18" behind driver seat. Get your tape measure out. If your more than 18" you will have to cut.
A. May have 4 down drops to body only and must stay in door zone of cage. If it’s in front or behind door seams it will be cut out.
2. Halo bar allowed must be straight up and down Attached to side or rear seat bar. Must be in the door area. Not through a extra rear window.
3. Gas tank protector may be welded to back bar. Only 24” and can be mounted tight to back seat area. This bar must be at 8”off the floor, measured from bottom rear seat area and must stay inside of interior of rear driver’s compartment. Don’t mount gas tank to floor and protector. It’s one or the other.
4.. Nothing may be mounted in a way that strengthens the car. No jungle gym type cages. Gussets are ok just don’t go overboard!! If you go overboard you will be cutting.
Gas Tanks and Batteries
1.Gas tank and batteries must be moved and secured. Tank behind the seat, Battery centered in the passenger front floor. 2 batteries max
2.NO PLASTIC TANKS, unless in a 1/4” metal box.Mounted in center of the back side area.
A. Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
BUMPERS:
1. Any factory or homemade bumper allowed. No bumpers with a point more than a factory Chrysler v bumper. Any bumper with sharp points we feel is unsafe will be cut or you won’t run no exceptions.
2. You may weld front and rear bumper strait to frame/hard nose no added metal. Must have 1” in front of body mount. This is the body mount that you run your all thread through or
3. You may weld bumper bracket(in factory location) to frame 4 inches from the back of bumper, , in addition you may put 4 one inch welds on back side of bumper bracket or to weld shock inside frame(example Crown Vics).
4. If your car did not come with a shock (example 71 Chevy) you may use a 74-76 CHEVY CANS welded to factory specs OR BOP bracket bolted/ mounted in stock location with stock bolts.
5. You may weld 2 4x4 plates per side to help hold bumpers on. We don’t want them on the track.
6.-Bumper height 24 max from bottom of bumper and 14” minimum from bottom of bumper
TIRES: Brakes MUST work.
1. Any tires are allowed except solid style forklift tires. Can be up to 16”
2. All wheels can have multi centers installed. inside beadlocks and a 1” outside bead stiffener.
3 .Valve stem protectors are allowed.
4. Liquid in tires is allowed. Studs and screws in rims to hold tires in place are allowed
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
These are guidelines of what you are allowed to do in this class. Don’t get carried away. If you have questions or think you might be doing something your not supposed to do please call first!! Just because it may not say it in the rules don’t mean you can do it!!
FULLSIZE CLASS PAYOUT:
1ST $2500
2ND $1000
3RD $500
4TH $300
5TH $100
Mini car and powder puff rules
1. Must be powered by four or six cylinder engine
2. Wheelbase must be 111 inches or less fwd or 108 rwd. No full frame cars NO EXCEPTIONS!
A. NO moving/bending a stock or aftermarket component to shorten wheel base.
3. No four-wheel drive vehicles.
4. MANDATORY! All four/six cylinder cars must have a cage. Bar behind seat minimum. Must be thick walled pipe or tube. No exhaust tubing or thinner material. Safety is priority. 4pt cage is recommended
5. Stock gas tank MUST be removed. A METAL BOAT TANK OR HOMEMADE METAL TANK must be mounted in rear seat area and bolted down with metal straps. NO PLASTIC TANKS!!!
A. Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
6. All lines under car must be steel lines or if running rubber lines they must be inside of the car.
7.No aftermarket or homemade extreme cradle/pullet protector
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
1. Cars previously run in Demolition Derby may install new front clip. Any clip may be used on any car, MUST be installed in stock manner. Officials MUST approve installation.
2. All glass, side windows, rear windows, headlights and taillights, must be removed before reaching racetrack. Rolling down windows is not permitted. . Remove all glass mirrors and plastic. Remove all decking in wagons. Vehicles must be swept clean of all debris
3. Rear seat of sedan must be removed, top and bottom. On station wagons all seats and decking must be removed. Station wagons must be emptied to floorboards. All cars must be swept clean, both drivers compartment and trunk. No spare tires, broken glass, or trash, etc., allowed in cars.
4. Cars must have a seatbelt and working brakes. MANDATORY!!
5. You can carry a fire extinguisher, but it must be mounted securely and free of movement.
6. Battery may be moved, but must be securely fastened and covered in passenger compartment. MAXIMUM OF TWO AUTOMOBILE TYPE BATTERIES ALLOWED. Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
7. Any type automotive radiator may be used but must be mounted in stock position.
A. Front rad protector must be stock type condenser or up to a 1/4 plate or mesh material. Only bolted on with 4 3/8 bolts or 4 1” welds max. Must be in front of radiator
8. Fenders may be bolted together with 3/8 inch bolts or smaller with 3/8 inch or smaller washers only. A maximum of 5 bolts per fender.
9. All doors may be welded (Outside of body only), chained or wired. Straps cannot be larger than ¼” thick and 3 inches wide on door shell (vertical) and 2 inches wide on window frame. You may beat top of doors down and may tack them in three places with a maximum of 1” weld each.
10. No doubling of body panels allowed, no added metal allowed.
11. Patching floorboards, if you have to patch rusty floorboards you must cut out all the rust, overlap no more than 1” with same thickness as body material and sheet metal screws – no more than one every 4”. No Welding to floorboards or firewall.
12. You may crease/enhance sheet metal body panels but do not fold and weld. No extra metal may be added.
13. NO OTHER BODY WELDS OTHER THAN WHAT IS LISTED ABOVE. THIS INCLUDES BODY SEAMS ANYWHERE ON THE CAR.
14. Unlimited 9 wire
HOODS AND TRUNKS
MUST BE OPEN AT INSPECTION! So don’t come to inspection line with hood bolted down….
1. HOODS:
Must have two (2) holes, at least four (4) inches in diameter on each side of carburetor – Not directly on top of carburetor. IF HOOD IS REMOVED, EITHER FAN BLADE MUST BE REMOVED OR FAN BELT MUST BE CUT.
2.On all cars, hoods, trunks, and tailgates may be secured with the following method: on front of car, two pieces of 1 inch all thread, NO SLEEVING, rubber mounts must remain in with a washer no larger than six (6) inches O.D. and 3/8 inch thick, all threads MUST be mounted outboard of the radiator. In addition to all threads, 4 pieces of Angle iron that cannot be more than 3/16 thick or longer than 6 inches. Or 3/4 rod. Can be welded to strut tower 4” of weld max. So it would make it Two on each side of car, Total of 4 bolts or rods and 2 up front all threads holding the hood down or 9 wire. 6 total spots. Unlimited 9 wire can be used after inspection.
TRUNK:
2 pieces of 1 inch all thread, with a washer no larger than six (6) inches O.D. and 3/8 inch thick, all thread may be mounted through deck lid and frame anywhere on frame. Do not angle rod to gain extra welding surface area. Unlimited 9 wire in this area also. must have a 12” hole in trunk lid.
A.You may have rear window bar 2”X2”X1/4” MAX. IN SIZE, 6” max. on roof 4”X4”X1/4” FLAT PLATE TO ATTACH TO THIS BAR TOP AND BOTTOM and must be centered on front side drip rail on trunk no further back or forward (2” on each side). Weld to the strapping on your trunk. There must be 6” minimum distance (gap) from the top of this bar on the roof and halo bar…. This is the only location allowed for this bar.
BODY MOUNTS:
1. All body mount bolts may be replaced with 1/2 inch O.D. bolts with a stamped washer. Do not take them out and place body on frame. If replaced, a gap of 1” minimum is mandatory between body and frame. Do NOT crush factory body bushings. All all-threads MUST have nut on top and bottom and NO welds.
4. A minimum of one chain or wire running from the outside (top) of roof down to the cowl or BAR DOWN TO DASH BAR OF CAGE on the front window is MANDATORY for safety. Maximum of two. 2. IF USING METAL STRAPS MAX. SIZE 2” WIDE X ¼” THICK, CAN GO TO FRONT DASH BAR OR COWL THEN TO TOP LIP AREA OF WINDSHIELD ONLY.
CAGE AND HALO BARS:
1. All driver and passenger doors may be reinforced. You should have a six (6)-point cage, MININMUM OF A 4PT. CAGE. cross bars may be ran as follows, one across dash, one behind front seats, you maybe have a gas tank protector no wider than 24” and must be atleast 6” off floor. Do not extend into trunk area. Can have loop on gas tank protector and cannot be within 4” of rear window bar at the start of the show.
2. You can run four (4) down tubes, two (2) per side. these down tubes must mounted within the front door area and no farther than 12” behind seat bar.
FRAME
1. DO NOT REWELD ENGINE CROSS MEMBER SEAMS OR ANY OTHER BRACKETS ATTACHED TO FRAME OR SHEET METAL under hood or trunk. NO CONCRETE!!! DO NOT WELD FACTORY HOLES UP; ALL FACTORY HOLES MUST BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION OF FRAME.
2. You cannot alter frame in any way other than specified in rules. Do not crease or reshape frame.
3. You may run one (1) wire or chain from frame rail to frame rail underneath back of car behind back tires/wheels.
4. You may put a bolt with a stamped flat washer thru frame to hold it together. Only one (1) per wheel opening must be loose during inspection. DO NOT weld washer. (Pinning of frame)
5. You may have 4 4”x4”’ 1/4 thick patch plates anywhere you like. Must be painted bright color so it’s visable. Can’t bend plates but if you cut the plates the cut piece cannot be used anywhere else. What you cut you lose.
BUMPERS:
1. Any oem or Homemade bumper is permitted, no extreme points!! Nothing more than what a Chrysler pointy would be. If it’s to much we will make you cut it. NO GUSSETS OR BRACING. NOT TO EXTEND BEHIND OEM MOUNTING BOLT LOCATION ON FRAME. May use 2½” max. Round or square tubing. No thicker than ¼ inch. No solid stock may be used. This can only extend into the frame a max. of 6” to mount bumper. Will be drilled at 6¼” measured from the front edge of the frame on every car. You may use two (2) pieces of 4x4 1/4 plate to aid in putting bumper on. Fenders and bumper ends may be trimmed to allow for wheel clearance.
SUSPENSION
1. Stiffness of suspension will be left up to the discretion of the driver. No homemade struts. Must be oem. Can clamp, weld, or use threaded rod up to 3/4” to get the ride height. Don’t get carried away doing this!! Like everything else if we feel excessive it will be cut!!
2. Homemade tie rods and homemade steering shaft are allowed.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
1. ANY 4 and 6 cylinder ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION MAY BE USED IN ANY CAR, BUT MUST BE MOUNTED IN A STOCK POSITION.
2. Chained, welded, or homemade motor mounts will be permitted, but must meet approval of officials.
3.Any type of header is allowed, but must be directed away from driver compartment.
4.Transmission oil coolers are permitted Inspection personnel must approve all mountings, lines, and fittings.
6. No carburetor protector outside the intake area
7.You may beat flat the engine side of the firewall only, do not weld or bolt firewall. Do not re-enforce the firewall/cowl. Do not beat, paint, bolt, weld on, weld to or modify the driver’s side of the firewall/cowl in any way
GAS TANKS
Battery and gas tank must be tight when coming through inspection line or you won’t be inspected.
1. Stock gas tank MUST be removed. A METAL BOAT TANK OR HOMEMADE METAL TANK must be mounted in rear seat area and bolted down with metal straps. Other types of installations will not be allowed. NO GAS CANS with hoses duct taped. A Marine (boat) tank or an official approved homemade tank is mandatory. All tanks MUST be covered with a rubber cover. All tanks MUST have secure cap. All lines and fittings MUST be leak proof and meet approval of Officials. Electric fuel pumps are permitted but MUST have shut-off within reach of driver. NO MORE THAN ten (10) GALLONS OF GAS IN TANK.
2. NO PLASTIC TANKS, unless in a metal box ¼” minimum. All sides except top side. This also goes for if you’re using a metal boat tank.
3. Mounted in center of the back side area.
FOR THE MINI-CAR DERBY CLASS, YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MOVE THE STOCK GAS TANK INTO THE BACK SEAT AREA.
TIRES
1. Only sixteen (16) inch or smaller tires and wheels will be allowed. NO SPLIT RIMS ALLOWED. No outside beadlocks. Can have inside bead locks, wheel centers and outter bead stiffener 2” max
2. Valve stem protectors, liquid in tires permitted or screws in rims to hold tires in place
MINI- CAR PAYOUT:
1st $1500
2nd $700
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100
Powderpuff class use mini cars rules. Payout is with 5 entries. Depending on number of entry’s payout might increase. Can also run your car if anything is left in regular mini car class
Payout
1st 500
2nd 200
3rd 100