Marion County Fair Demolition Derby 7/6/2019

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Demolition Derby Inc will be Officiating and Inspecting the Demolition Derby at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion, Ohio on July 6th, 2019. More details will be added as they become available, but we wanted to get this information out as quickly as we could. We will be running 6 classes and they will be as follows...

*Mild Weld Passenger Heat
*Youth Mid-Size
*Compacts
*Street Stock
*Mid-Size
*Mild weld

The rules will be posted below. Any Questions,it would be best to text or call Earl or Jeremy, their numbers are at the bottom of the rules, or check out our Facebook page for any additional updates or discussion. Thank you.

We also need to share that the Marion County Fairgrounds

1) Allows the driver and 1 mechanic in the pits for free and must enter the fairgrounds together in the same car.
2) Strictly prohibits alcohol, Zero tolerance will be permitted to be brought in, and vehicles may be searched.
3) Has a 4 gallon restriction on fuel permitted in gas tanks.
4) The Marion County Fair Board / Demolition Derby Inc. CANNOT be held liable for any damages to vehicles, effects, persons, or properties at any time.

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2019 D.D.I. Mild Weld Class and Passenger Class Heat Rules

1. The Driver must be registered and vehicle must be inspected 1 hour prior to start time of show or a $50 late fee will be imposed before your vehicle will be inspected. Inspection will close 15 minutes prior to the drivers meeting and the start of the derby, it is the responsibility of the driver to be there on time. No Exceptions!

2. All classes will be run as single heat/feature events (one shot deals) down to the car making the last aggressive contact.

3. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew members. Any driver or pit person found under the influence of alcohol, drugs or becomes unruly will be disqualified and removed from the grounds. They could be barred from future events.

4. No profanity will be allowed on any portion of the car. Please remember, THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT.!!!

5. All rules are subject to change and the Officials have the FINAL say. It is impossible to list everything that you can and cannot do. We realize that rules will be bent, stretched, pushed to the max and tested with new ideas. Weather any stipulations or variations to these rules are allowed or not is the Officials decision, AND IT IS FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



1. This class is limited to full size, hard top automobiles or station wagons. Wheel base of over 108” and 6 or 8 cylinder engines only. No ambulances, convertibles, hearses, limos, or Imperials allowed.

2. Drivers must be at least 16 years old for this class. Only one entry per person per class.

3. There will be an entry fee of $ 25.00 per vehicle entered per class. The driver and 1 pit person will provided entry into the Fairgrounds. Driver (and passenger) must be registered and vehicle must be inspected 1 hour prior to start time of show or a $50 late fee will be imposed before your car is inspected.

4. This class will be a one heat, one shot deal. The top 3 drivers will receive prize money. Payout will be based on car count. Mad Dog trophies will be available and given to any deserving drivers.

5. Safety belts, helmets and eye protection are required. Full length pants and long sleeve shirts are highly recommended for your safety. Demolition Derbies are hazardous and a high risk sport. Neither the Fair Board nor Track Officials are responsible for any injuries sustained by driver or pit crew before, during or after the event.

6. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew members. Any driver or pit person found to be unruly due to the influence of drugs or alcohol will be disqualified and removed from the grounds.

7. No profanity will be allowed on any portion of the car. Please remember, this is a Family Event.

8. Neither the Officials nor Fair Board will be responsible for any cars, parts or property before, during or after the show.

9. The track officials have the right to reject any entries and to re-inspect any cars at any time. All rules are subject to change and the Officials have the final say. Judges decisions are Final



PREPARTION OF CAR
1. Car number must be on a sign mounted securely on top of car, (at least 12” tall, max 24” long).

2. Remove all glass, head and tail lights, and clean inside of car and trunk of all glass and debris before arrival at fairgrounds. This applies to metal parts, trash, screws, nails, nuts, bolts and glass. Broken glass inside doors is not permitted. Chrome molding strips, side-view mirrors, protruding outside door handles and emblems must be removed. All rear seats must be removed, including third seat and decking plates on wagons. All air bags and charges must be disconnected and removed.

3. Front doors can be welded shut with ¼” x 3” Max and re-enforced (inside or out) for safety. Only flat metal can be used on outside and cannot exceed 6” past doors vertical seams. Inside of front doors can be re-enforced with anything safely. Top of door skins can be rolled over and welded, no extra metal or plating may be added. Rear doors must be chained, wired, or welded shut. 8 spots of chain and or wire may be used for rear doors if using that method. 5/16ths Max chain or 2 strands of #9 wire max per hole. You may weld washers for wire holes only. Only 2 places of wire or chain may run through bottom of door around rocker and frame, and back through. Only 2 places of wire or chain may run through rear doors to the roof. If you weld the rear doors shut you can use ¼” x 3” max flat strapping all the way around the door. No excessive overlapping permitted. You can only wire, chain or weld, no combinations.

4. Drivers area: Pipe, angle iron, square tubing, or steel bar no larger than 4” can be used to build a rectangular safety zone. You are allowed a dash bar, a rear seat bar, and they can be connected with door bars. Door bars cannot extend any further than the dash bar and seat bar. The dash and seat bars can use a flat plate on each end (12”x12” max). The dash bar MUST be 5” from Firewall or DP, and 5” off the floor, transmission tunnel, or transmission bracing. The rear seat bar must be within 4” of rear of seat and end plates can only be welded to door posts and doors. Do not extend the end plates to the floor. A roll over bar can be welded to the bar behind the seat and ran straight up (no tilting) and over the roof. No cages or any other re-enforcements inside the car, unless specifically noted.

5. Windshield area: You MUST install a metal strap, chain or wire in the windshield area for the drivers protection to help prevent hood from coming in. If using strap, 3/8th” x 3” Max, it cannot extend 6” past the top of the cowl, or 6” past the front of the roof.

6. Motor swaps are allowed (IE; GM to Ford, GM to Chrysler, Chrysler to GM, etc). The mounting is limited to OEM factory motor mounts and a single (3/8 “ x 6” x 6”) plate to help develop a mounting surface for the OEM motor mounts. Mounting and securing of the motor using plate and 1 chain per side okay, but cannot add strength to the frame in any way! Chains must run to the frames engine cradle, they cannot run to frame rails. Exhaust stacks must come up through the hood. Carburetors must have air cleaners. Lower engine cradles and Distributor Protectors are allowed but CANNOT strengthen the car in anyway. They CANNOT attach to each other in anyway. Lower cradles may have a pulley protector. Distributer protectors cannot be wider than the stacks. They may have a halo but it must bolt to engine.

7. Rear ends may have form fitted bracing only, and cannot extend beyond the rearend or be used in ANY WAY to strengthen the car. You may use a Watts Link conversion kit on 98 and up. It must mount to package tray in stock manner, and 2”x2”x ¼” tubing may be used for rear trailing arms only, for all cars. The bottom sides of tubing trailing arms must be open through the center for half of the length of the arm. Spider gears can be welded and differential locks can be used. Slider driveshafts are allowed.

8. Suspension must be stock unless otherwise noted. Upper A-arms ONLY may be changed, but must be bolt on replacement, no modifications allowed. Shock helper springs and coil ex-panders may be used to help weak or broken coil springs, no blocks or risers permitted inside the frame, or you may weld (2) places per Upper A-arm per side. Each place can have a MAX of 2” x 2” x ¼” plate welding the a-arm to the frame. Factory leaf sprung cars must have original number of springs and thickness. Replacement leafs must have a 2” stair-step. No homemade flat stock springs. Four leaf spring clamps per side, at least 1 clamp in front of axle. 03 and up cradles and front suspension must remain in factory configuration with the exception of the allowed mounting plate to secure engine swap.

9. Frame: The top seam of the forward frame, from A-arm to bumper ONLY, may be welded with a single bead weld. ABSOLUTELY NO WEAVE WELDING or it will be cut for you to run. Notching of rear frame is ok but no re-welding. Pre run cars are allowed up to 4 frame patch repairs and MUST have noticeable damage to justify the repair. Patches cannot exceed ¼” x 4” x 4” in size. No other frame modifications are allowed other than what is specifically stated herein the rules.
10. Bumpers can be a factory or aftermarket replacement made design. They can be mounted by using 1 of the following methods; bolted, chained, wired, or welded. Bumper shocks may also be drained and pushed in. Outer bumper shell may also be welded to inner backing but no extra steel can be added.
*If bumper has aluminum backing it can be re-bolted directly thru the front of the bumper with no larger than ½” bolts, cut off flush with the nut. If bolting, all other bolts must use the factory size bolts.
*Wiring with #9 wire max, up to 8 loops from frame to around or thru the bumper in 2 places.
*Chain link size can be 3/8” max. You may use chain from frame to bumper or from frame around bumper in 2 places. Last link only can be welded or bolted. Links cannot be welded together.
*Welding using a minimal single pass weld and no filler metal. All of the following MUST be observed; only welding from bumper to bumper backing plate, backing plate to the shock, inner and outer shock tubes, and shock to frame. If no shock tube or mounting bracket is used, the bumper can use a single 4” x 4” x ¼” plate max per frame rail to mount the bumper.

11. Battery: 1 of any size allowed. Must be mounted inside on the floor board and covered. They MUST be mounted to a metal tray or box and 100% securely fastened to the floor. Use of bungees, zip ties, seat belts, rope, electrical wire and plastic tie downs are NOT allowed. Your battery will be SECURELY fastened or you will not run.

12. Radiators must be mounted in stock location. Comparable replacement radiators are permitted. Transmission coolers are allowed. If they are under the hood, and all lines must be covered. If it is placed by holes in the firewall, the driver’s compartment must be shielded in the event of rupture. Box style ice coolers or auxiliary fan coolers are permitted inside the drivers compartment with covered high pressure lines and securely mounted for drivers safety.

13. Body: No welding or patching on body unless approved in advance by an official. Rusted through floors inside the car between the firewall and rear axle can be patched for driver, gas tank and battery safety. Body spacers may be changed, but must be 1” thick, no welding to the frame. Body mount bolts may be changed using a ½” max bolt, washers no larger than ¼” x 3”, and they must be in original position in the top side of frame only, and pass through nut no more than 1”. Do not Stretch this rule, or you will remove it. 3 bolts per wheel well may be added, 3/8th max bolt size with 2” max washers. No severe wedging or tucking of vehicle. Minor creasing or denting is OK but don't get carried away. We would like them to look stock their first time out. Pre-run cars are allowed more leniencies in body tucking, denting & creasing. For seriously damaged car changes call first. Example: if you are going to sedagon a wagon call first.
14. Gas tanks: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE THERE IS!!!! Stock oem tanks are NOT allowed. A portable tank or fuel cell must be 100% SECURELY FASTENED behind the front seat to the floor or protector and covered with a non-absorbent material. A metal box or tray mounted to the floor with the gas tank placed into the tray is highly recommended. Ratchet straps, wire, zip ties, uni-strapping, seat bealts, etc are NOT suitable ways to mount fuel cells, and will not be accepted. Gas tank protectors are allowed and cannot exceed 24” in width & back side of protector cannot be attached to any vertical sheet metal. Gas line connections MUST be secured with clamps (not tape, zip ties, etc).Cars equipped with electric fuel pumps MUST have a kill switch mounted at the base of the driver’s door post at the dash area for easy reach by safety personnel. All fuel lines and fittings should be pressure tested quality and be covered and/or wrapped for driver’s safety.

15. Tires: No restrictions on tire size. Solids and doubles are allowed. No wheel weights or studded snow tires will be permitted. Valve stem protectors are allowed.

16. Hoods, Trunks and Tailgates can be bolted in 6 spots from sheet metal to sheet metal only OR wired or chained in up to 8 spots. Chain size of 5/16th” or wire size of 9 gauge Maximum with no more than 2 strands per spot. No more than 4 of the locations per end can be run to bumper or frame. Washers may be welded to sheet metal only for wire holes, no welding to frame for wire, chain, or bolts. Hoods must be left open for inspection. Hood must have a hole above carburetor at least 4” larger than air cleaner. If stacks are used an 8” hole around each stack is acceptable. Car must have a hood, and fan must be covered or removed. Trunks or tailgates only can also be welded. If welded, no wire or chain may be used. Strapping can be 1/4” x 3” Max size allowed, totaling no more than 24 inches of welding to trunk lid or tailgate, sheet metal to sheet metal only, spaced to your preference. Any weld or plate not attaching trunk or tailgate to the body, or any weld or plate over the total MAXIMUM of 24” in length will be removed.

17. Transmission: Slide over or bolt on transmission brace, protector, shatter shields will be allowed concerning drivers safety. Trans blankets are also recommended. No full transmission cradles, skid plates, or bellhousings. No part of the brace may attach to anything other than the transmission itself. Crossmember may be factory or changed to 2”x2”x ¼” tubing Max. If tubing is used, you must have a rubber transmission mount between the transmission and crossmember. Angle on frame for crossmember cannot be longer than 5” max. Aftermarket or made shifters are allowed.

18. Modified steering column is allowed. Aftermarket gas pedals allowed. Slider driveshaft is allowed. Tie-rods can be modified or aftermarket.
OFFICIALS HAVE THE FINAL DECISION ON ALL RULES!

Any questions please contact an Official
Earl Kidwell [e-mail] 419-618-7339
Jeremy Mclane [e-mail] 1-419-767-0883

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2019 D.D.I. Compacts, Mid-Size, and Youth Mid-Size Rules

1. The Driver must be registered and vehicle must be inspected 1 hour prior to start time of show or a $50 late fee will be imposed before your vehicle will be inspected. Inspection will close 15 minutes prior to the drivers meeting and the start of the derby, it is the responsibility of the driver to be there on time. No Exceptions!

2. All classes will be run as single heat/feature events (one shot deals) down to the car making the last aggressive contact.

3. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew members. Any driver or pit person found under the influence of alcohol, drugs or becomes unruly will be disqualified and removed from the grounds. They could be barred from future events.

4. No profanity will be allowed on any portion of the car. Please remember, THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT.!!!

5. All rules are subject to change and the Officials have the FINAL say. It is impossible to list everything that you can and cannot do. We realize that rules will be bent, stretched, pushed to the max and tested with new ideas. Weather any stipulations or variations to these rules are allowed or not is the Officials decision, AND IT IS FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



TYPES OF CARS
1. Any hard top Foreign or Domestic automobile or station wagon is allowed.

2. Compact Class: Cars with a wheel base of 103” or less & a 4 cylinder engine only.

3. Mid-size Class: Cars with a wheel base of 109” or less rear wheel drive, 110” or less front wheel. 4 or 6 cylinder engine only.


Youth Heat Cars Only
1. All Youth Heats are limited to front wheel drive cars only and to follow mid-size rules and build specifications.
2. A Youth class is limited to kids 12-15 years old without a driver's license.
3. A notarized parental consent form must be filled out or you will not be allowed to participate. One parent must be present with valid ID. A notary will be present to notarize the entry forms.
4. An adult must ride with the driver. No exceptions. This is for instructional purposes as well as safety.
5. Youth driver will be tested on the operation of car at inspection line. DO NOT wait till the day of the show to put the youth driver in the car for their first time.
6. There will be a separate driver's meeting for youth drivers and their passengers to review the rules and make sure they are known by both.
7. Youth cars will be vigorously inspected for safety. They must have ALL standard safety precautions in place. They are our future, and the future of this sport, and their safety takes 1st Priority.



PREPARATION OF CARS
1. Car number: It is mandatory that your car number be put on a roof sign on top of your car. Signs must be at least 12” tall and max. 24” long. Sign must be welded or bolted to roof in at least 4 places. Number on door is no longer necessary.

2. Remove: all glass, head and tail lights, and clean inside of car and trunk before arrival at fairgrounds. This applies to metal parts, trash, screws, nails, nuts, bolts and glass. Broken glass inside doors is not permitted. Chrome molding strips, side-view mirrors, protruding outside door handles and emblems must be removed. All rear seats must be removed, including third seat and deck plates in station wagons. All air bags and activation charges must be removed. No trash or debris will be permitted inside the car.

3. Drivers door: May be welded shut and re-enforced (inside & out). Only flat plating may be used to reinforce the outside. It cannot exceed 6” past driver’s door vertical seams. It is mandatory that it be reinforced on all compacts. You should also leave the inside driver’s door panel on or replace with padding for drivers safety. If not, all sharp edges must be covered or removed. The same may be done on the passenger door for Youth cars with a passenger only.


4. Drivers Area: Angle iron, square tubing or steel bar can be used to brace the rear of the driver’s seat, door post to door post. You may also use one in place of the dash. Plates on the end of these 2 bars not to exceed 12”x12”. They may be connected by using the same across both front doors to form a rectangular safety zone. Door bars cannot extend pass dash and seat bar. Four, straight down kickers may be run from the corners of the safety cage to the floor only. No angling (tilting) of the kickers or attaching to the frame. No roll cages inside car. Bars or pipes used should be no more than 4” outside diameter. Seat brace must be within 4” of the seat back and measured ¾ of the way up. A roll over bar can be welded behind the seat and ran straight up (no tilting) and over the roof. Strongly recommended on 4 door cars with no center door post, and cars with weak roofs. If you have a sunroof it must be covered with like sheet metal.

5. Passenger Door's: may be welded all the way around, outside only. If plating/strapping is used it cannot be more than 3” wide and ¼ thick. No excessive overlapping permitted. Doors that are not welded may be wired or chained, sheet metal to sheet metal only.

6. Frame: You are allowed to weld the front top frame seams from firewall forward only. No other frame seam welding is permitted. Pre run cars are allowed up to 4 frame patch repairs and MUST have noticeable damage or rust to justify the repair. Patches cannot exceed 4” x 4” x ¼” in size. Dimples and puckering of fame do not constitute damage. No trailer hitches permitted and must be completely removed. If in doubt, please call an official.

7. Tires: Solids & doubles allowed. No studded tires. No wheel weights. Valve stem protectors are ok. Wheel centers are permitted.

8. Body seam welding: Only allowed to repair rusted areas or previously run and damaged cars. Repair with metal no thicker than area being repaired (20 gauge) and patch cannot be any larger than necessary to attach to good metal in all directions. Rusted or damaged area must be obvious and repair necessary or it will not be allowed. No welds inside car except for driver's rectangular safety zone, rust repair or as stated in this rule sheet. OFFICALS HAVE FINAL SAY ON THIS!


9. Hoods: must be open for inspection. They must have a hole above the carburetor at least 4” larger than air cleaner or if stacks are used an 8” hole around each stack is acceptable. Car must have hood unless fan blades are removed. Carburetors must have air cleaners. Hoods may be wired or bolted. If washers are welded to sheet metal to reinforce holes for wires then only 4 places can be used instead of the standard 8 places. ½ of wires may be run to bumper or frame. Each wired location may have a max. of 2 strands of #9 wire Max. per spot. If bolted, no larger than 5/8” in size and in 4 places total. If bolting through core support, the bolts may travel through the frame and up through core support and be used as a hood bolt in the front. You can use the firewall area for the rear of the hood or small pieces of angle iron welded to hood and fender edges, angle iron may be 2” x 2”x ¼” x 6” long, MAX. Call or e-mail for any clarification.

10. Factory leaf springs cars must have original number of springs and be of original thickness and length. No homemade from flat stock and main spring must be on top. They may be rebuilt but must have at least a 2” stair-step in length. No extra leafs allowed. Four spring clamps are allowed per side, at least 1 must be in front of axle.

11. Bumper shocks: Factory shocks can be used or replaced with tubing no larger than 2”x2”x12” long Maximum. Can be welded inside or outside frame, if inside, you must prove where bumper shock ends!

12. Bumper: substitution is allowed as long as it is of comparable size. Outer bumper shell may be welded to inner backing. Replacement bumpers allowed. If there are no access holes to see inside you must cut a 2” hole in each end of the bumper. Bumpers must be at least 12” and no more than 24” from ground to bottom of bumper. You may replace bumpers with pipe or square tubing also. It may not be more than 4” in diameter and 5/16” thick. If a bumper is “V” shaped from tubing, The point may not be more than 4” away from the straight plane of the bumper, and it must follow all other size specifications. Ends must remain open and cannot be capped shut. It can be bolted or welded directly to bumper shock or end of frame. 4 extra metal plates can be used to help secure the bumper to the frame. 1 plate on top, each side and the bottom per each frame rail, 4 plates max per side to help secure the bumper to the frame. Maximum plate size used can be 4”x4”x ¼ “. OFFICALS HAVE THE FINAL SAY ON OVER USE OF METAL OR NOT.


13. Gas tanks: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE THERE IS!!!! Stock tanks are NOT allowed. A portable tank or fuel cell must be 100% SECURELY FASTENED behind the front seat to the floor and covered with a non-absorbent material. A metal tray mounted to the floor with the gas tank placed into the tray is highly recommended. Ratchet straps, wire, zip ties, uni-strapping, seat bealts, etc are NOT suitable ways to mount fuel cells, and will not be accepted! Gas tank protectors are allowed; cannot exceed 24” in width & back side of protector cannot be attached to any vertical sheet metal. Gas line connections MUST be secured with clamps (not tape, zip ties, etc).Cars equipped with electric fuel pumps MUST have a kill switch mounted at the base of the driver’s door post at the dash area for easy reach by safety personnel. All fuel lines and fittings should be pressure tested quality and be covered and/or wrapped for driver’s safety.

14. Battery; 1 of any size allowed. Must be mounted inside on the floor board and covered. Mounting to a metal tray and 100% securely fastened to the floor. Use of bungees, zip ties, and plastic tie downs are NOT allowed.

15. Radiators: must remain in the original position or be taken out. Comparable replacement radiators are permitted. Transmission coolers are allowed under the hood or behind the driver’s seat. A fan or ice chest may be used for cooling purposes. If ice is used the container should seal good and not leak. All lines and fittings used should be of pressure tested quality. If not, then all exposed lines and fittings must be covered & secured. Officials have final say on this.


16. Trunks or tailgates: May be wired, chained or welded. No larger than 5/16th chain or max of 2 strands of #9 gauge wire per place. Body metal to body metal only or body metal to bumper in no more than 4 of the 8 places. If washers are welded to sheet metal to reinforce holes for wires or chains then only 4 places can be used instead of the standard 8 places. If welding trunk or tailgate, then 4 plates are allowed – 3” x 6” x ¼“ thick Max size. Sheet metal to sheet metal only. Rear section of vehicle may be creased, tucked or smashed. Officials have the final decision on this.

17. Body: Cutting fenders & ends of bumpers is allowed. Folding or rolling of sheet metal is allowed. You may lightly re-weld this metal or add 4 bolts max. per fender or quarter. Bolts no larger than 9/16 head 3/8ths bolt size with 2” washers Max. You must have a window bar, chain or wire in the windshield area, and a rear window bar is also permitted. Max strapping of 3”wide and ¼” thick to run from roof to firewall no more than 6” past the front of the roof, or 6” below the top of the cowl of firewall. Rear window bar can be same size if strapping, 2” x 2” x ¼” wall max if tubing. Strap or tubing to be welded to trunk, must be within 6” of most rearward part of roof and no more than 6” can be welded to trunk lid, and must be touching front edge of trunk lid within the 6”. Plates used for window bar welding to secure to car can be no bigger than 6” x 6” x ¼” MAX, at each end of the strap or tube. 4 plates Max.

18. Fabricating: Welded solid or chained down engine & transmission mounts are recommended. Slider drive shafts and modified steering columns are allowed. Distributor protectors cannot have any kickers to body, frame or dash bar. DP cannot be any wider than intake manifold and must be at least 4” from dash bar.

19. Suspension: Shock helper springs and coil expanders may be used to help saggy or worn out springs. Not to increase the original height of the car. No homemade trailing arms on rear-end. Homemade or aftermarket reinforced tie-rod ends are allowed. Reinforcement within reason, officials have final say. Rear-end braces are allowed but should be formed to fit against rear end. If not, they cannot extend more than 6" off rear-end and must be shorter than length between frame rails. If in doubt, call or e-mail with a question. Front suspension can be welded but cannot be done in a way to strengthen the frame or body. Top a-arm or top side only if available. 2 - 2”x 4” x ¼” pieces may be used on each side to weld front suspension MAX. Bumper height rule #12 must followed.

OFFICIALS HAVE THE FINAL DECISION ON ALL RULES!
If it does not say it within the rules it does not mean you are allowed to do it. If in doubt, call first. For rules questions please contact:

Earl Kidwell [e-mail] 419-618-7339
Jeremy Mclane [e-mail] 1-419-767-0883

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2019 D.D.I. StreetStock Class Rules

1. The Driver must be registered and vehicle must be inspected 1 hour prior to start time of show or a $50 late fee will be imposed before your vehicle will be inspected. Inspection will close 15 minutes prior to the drivers meeting and the start of the derby, it is the responsibility of the driver to be there on time. No Exceptions!

2. All classes will be run as single heat/feature events (one shot deals) down to the car making the last aggressive contact.

3. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew members. Any driver or pit person found under the influence of alcohol, drugs or becomes unruly will be disqualified and removed from the grounds. They could be barred from future events.

4. No profanity will be allowed on any portion of the car. Please remember, THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT.!!!

5. All rules are subject to change and the Officials have the FINAL say. It is impossible to list everything that you can and cannot do. We realize that rules will be bent, stretched, pushed to the max and tested with new ideas. Weather any stipulations or variations to these rules are allowed or not is the Officials decision, AND IT IS FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


1. Any 1980 and newer cars. No hearses, limousine’s or custom cars permitted. THERE WILL BE NO WELDING OR FABRICATION allowed on car unless specifically stated in these rules. They will be strictly enforced.

2. Cars must remain 100% stock! Any modifications not specifically stated and allowed in these rules will be cause for the infraction to be completely removed, bump you to a class you can pass inspection in, or not run! No cross breeding of drive line, must be same make as car (Chevy to Chevy, Ford to Ford and so on). Must appear to be factory engine to car with stock exhaust, exhaust may be cut off underneath the car.

3. Engine must be mounted with stock mounts in stock position. No welding of mounts, O.E.M. bolted only. No homemade cross members. Cross members must be of stock origin and bolted in stock configuration. No welding.

4. You MUST relocate the fuel tank to rear floor of car, or safely attach to rear seat bar. You MUST use a fuel cell or boat tank, no stock fuel tanks permitted inside of car. The fuel cell MUST be securely fastened with bolts, preferably inside a metal box or a top strap covering the tank bolted to an angle iron cradle securely bolted, or mounted off your rear bar. All lines must be covered in non-flammable material. Ratchet straps, wire, zip ties, uni-strapping, seat bealts, etc are NOT suitable ways to mount fuel cells. Your fuel cell MUST be secure in your car, or you WILL NOT RUN. Period. This is the most important rule, it is for your protection as well as everyone else.

5. You MUST remove windshield for this class! The following must also be removed prior to entering the fairgrounds; windows, headlights, taillights, all chrome and mirrors, interior, and any other flammable items. Interior must be swept clean of all debris and glass. You must remove all glass, plastic, and fiberglass on outside of car, this includes plastic bumper covers.

6.You can strip any flammable items under the hood not necessary to the car. A small amount of spray foam may be used to help secure radiator to core support if tie downs are removed, or 2 places of #9 wire 2 strands max per spot, can be used all the way around radiator and core support. You may have one or the other, not both! You MUST move the battery to the passenger compartment front floor of the car, you may lengthen cables to the reach battery on floor if needed but not the wiring harness. This will be strictly enforced.

7. If the car has a wiring harness in front of core support you may move it behind the core support, You cannot remove body mount bolt to do this. You may secure it behind the core support, but not in a manner that strengthens the car.

8. All body bolts MUST be factory stock, O.E.M. to that car. Absolutely NO altering permitted in any way to body bolts, mounts, frame holes, body, pucks, or spacers. It MUST remain in its original factory configuration. If there is a safety issue inside the driver’s compartment, more specifically in a way that is crucial to driver’s safety, you MUST call first. Pictures will be needed, and any repairs must be done exactly as described by the Head Officials.

9. Doors must be chained or wired shut. No more than 8 places per door. You may use 5/16” chain max or 2 strands of #9 wire max per hole, one or the other, not both. No more than 2 places per door only may wrap around anything other than from to body to body. 2 places per door may wrap the bottom of door around the rocker and the frame, Only 2 places. If you abuse this rule you will lose it. You MUST paint the front doors in bright contrasting paint, preferably white showing against another color, but it must be bright.

10. Trunks must be chained or wired. No more than 8 places max. If using wire, no more than 2 strands per hole. NO trunk chains or wires may contact the frame, shock, or bumper. They must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. TRUNKS MUST BE OPEN DURING INSPECTION! Original, unaltered deck lid and or tailgate must be in factory position on car or be completely removed. You CANNOT remove the speaker deck from car. No welding or adding metal. ABSOLUTEY NO fabrication to body panels, in any way. NO tucking, wedging, pre-bending, smashing, folding , cutting, peening, etc. If your vehicle is pre-ran you can only fix the trunk in a way that does not strengthen the car, and pull up or cut out wheel wells to give you tire clearance. No alterations permitted otherwise. No welding washers to body for wire.

**********11. NO CREASING OF THE BODY IS PERMITTED IN ANYWAY**********

12. Hoods must be open for inspection. Hoods can be wired or chained in 8 spots max. You may use 5/16” chain or 2 strands of #9 wire per hole. It must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. No welding of washers for holes. There MUST be a 12" hole in the hood in case of fire. You MUST remove the hood latch and hood springs.

13. Any tire and O.E.M. wheel permitted. Doubled tires okay. No foam filled tires, bead locks, or studded tires permitted. Wheel weights must be removed.

14. You can have a bar behind driver’s seat for safety if you choose, and it is highly recommended. They can be no bigger than 2.5” X 2.5” max o.d. The mounting plate for each end can be no bigger than 6”X6” and mounted no farther rearward than 6” behind driver’s seat. You may also reinforce the driver’s door as you see fit for driver safety. This may be done from door seam to door seam only. If reinforced on the outside, it must be with flat material only, and cannot attach to rear door or front fender. It must be welded inside the door seams and contained to the drivers door only. If you mount your gas tank off of the rear bar, it must be a floating tank protector. It MUST be 6” from any other surface besides the bar and the seat.

15. Stock O.E.M. to the vehicle type springs and shocks. No solid suspension. Screw in type spring risers can only be used to help worn out suspension, no more than 4 per front spring only. No alterations to rear springs can be made. NO wire, chains or any weld on rear ends or rear spring pockets. You can wire the rear coil springs to top of package tray, and to the rearend with 1 strand of wire, in each of the 4 contact surface area to contain the coil under the vehicle, not to add strength in any way. Factory leaf sprung cars must have original leafs packs in place, in original configuration, with no alterations. They must be factory leaf springs in O.E.M. configuration, with stock pins and u-bolts. Cars must bounce & cars suspension must be STOCK!!!!!

16. Only 1980 & newer bumpers are permitted on car. They must bolt on in factory location and manner. The shocks can bolt only to frame in original configuration. You may collapse the shock and weld 2- 1” welds on each shock to the shock tube, you may weld the shock to the front plate, and 2- 3” welds from the front plate of the shock to the bumper. Replacement bumpers are permitted, bolted together only, NO SEAM WELDING OF ANY BUMPERS ! NO EXCEPTIONS! The ends must remain open with no metal added to bumper in anyway. No end caps or internal gussets can be used inside any bumpers, they must be open all the way through. If car has no shocks, the bumper may be welded directly to frame with no metal added, with 2-3” max welds per frame rail. On the back side of bumper, only where the shock mounts, if you have to create a flat surface to mount to, you may use a ¼” X 4” X 4” piece of flat metal to create the flat mounting surface. If it’s a flat surface already, you CANNOT weld on any plate, but you may weld a chain from frame to bumper, 1 per each frame rail. You can weld 2 links of chain to the bumper and 2 links to the frame, top side only, no links welded between, 5/16th chain max.

17. You may weld spider gears in rear end to make it positive traction. You must use the original O.E.M. factory rear end for car you are running. You CANNOT change the gear ratio or use aftermarket axles. If it is believed that you may have changed the gear set up or replaced with aftermarket axles, the burden will be driver’s responsibility to prove otherwise, or they will forfeit all entries and winnings.


18. Please read all rules carefully and follow them! This entire class is for a cheap easy build, for anyone to enjoy. Any questions, please call! There will be no stretching or bending of any rules, They will be strictly adhered to!!! These are a list of rules you are allowed to perform to fabricate your car, nothing further is allowed. If you push a rule, you will lose that rule and completely remove it from the vehicle or you can either run in a modified class or not run. The rules are clearly defined for all bumper and shock welding, the safety bar and driver’s door welding, and internal rearend welding. These are the ONLY welds allowed on the car.

All Judges decisions are final. Track officials have final say on any and all entries, infractions, or protests. For any questions call the Head Official or the Head Inspector.

Earl Kidwell [e-mail] 1-419-618-7339
Jeremy Mclane [e-mail] 1-419-767-0883

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