Post by randy442 on Feb 14, 2021 10:17:49 GMT -5
Monroe county (Waterloo) 2021 Mini Truck Rule
Same rules as 2019 and 2020 nothing changed
Swartz’s Promotions
Payout outs are as follows:
1st $400
2nd $250
3rd $ 150s RULES ARE AFTER FIGURE 8 RULES
Mini Figure 8 Payout:
1st $700
2nd $400
3rd $300
4TH $200
5TH $100
Full-size Figure 8 Payout:
1ST $500
2ND $300
3RD $200
4TH $100
5TH $50
2021 FIGURE 8 RULES WEDNESDAY JULY 21ST
FULL-SIZE AND MINIS
Monroe County Figure 8 Full size and Mini’s
Wednesday July 22nd at 7:30 pm
PLEASE READ THESE RULES THROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY
2020 IS A NO EXCUSE AND NO EXCEPTION YEAR!!!
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 at 2:30 pm DERBY START at 7:30 pm
2. An entry fee of $40 will be charged for each car entered. This is for only the day of the drivers meeting only.
3. The day of the show Wednesday July 22nd an entry fee of $50 will be charged
for each car entered and $30 for passenger. $25 for pit passes Fees must be paid prior to
inspection. KIDS AGES ARE 13 and over $25, 5-12 $10 and 4 and under are free. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET REGULATIONS!
All cars should be signed in 1 hour before race time and inspected one hour before race time.
Late fee will apply, example after 6:30 pm, if show starts at 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm if the shows
starts at 3:00 pm. drivers $100 and riders $50. This is to ensure the race starts on time.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET REGULATIONS!
GENERAL RULES
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. NO PAINTING, UNDERCOATING, OILING OR GREASING OF FRAMES. YOU WILL
NOT BE INSPECTED. THIS INCLUDES PAINTING OF THE FRAME FLAT BLACK.
7. 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.
8. NO hot-rodding in the pits! Keep it at an idle.
9. 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.
10. You must make AGGRESSIVE contact every 60 seconds.
11. 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!
12. IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS SANDBAGGING, HIT THEIR CAR WITH YOUR CAR
ON THE TRACK.
13. 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.
14. Any questions or controversies will be discussed at the drivers meeting
15. YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST A 12” X 12” ROOF SIGN WITH YOUR CAR NUMBER
ON IT.
16. All drivers must pick up trophies and earnings at the completion of the event, or forfeit. They
will not be available after that date.
17. All persons MUST sign entry form, insurance waiver, release form, pay entry fees, and
purchase pit pass before entering pit area.
18. THERE IS NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS. This includes pit crews. If you or ANY of your
crew is caught with alcohol, you will be disqualified.
19. 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.
20. 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
21. 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 2021 or you will not run!!!!
22. - 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.
23. 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.
24. This is not a team event; team driving will not be tolerated
25. All drivers must attend drivers’ meeting prior to derby
26. 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.
27. DO NOT READ ANYTHING INTO THESE RULES, JUST READ THE RULES!! If it
Doesn’t say you can, YOU CAN DO IT..!
28. DO NOT paint anywhere on suspension or frame; if we can tell it’s been painted, we will
not even inspect your car.
29.ALL SUNROOFS MUST BE COVERED WITH A THIN SHEET OF METAL, I.E.
WELED OR BOLTED (WITH BOLT HEAD INSIDE THE CAR) OR RIVETED. NO # 9 WIRE OR CHAIN
This class is open to all men and women 16 years old and over. 16 and 17 years old must have a notarized permit signed by parent/guardian. In fairness to all the following rules and regulations shall prevail.
Participant regulations
Driver may move forward or backward. Driver must make contact every 60 seconds or be disqualified. No sandbagging. No team driving. Cars must move when hit or show visible damage. No driver door hits allowed.
Preparation of Cars
This class is open to any year full-size car except no jeeps, trucks, rancheros, elcaminos, convertibles. NO carryalls, Hearsts, limos. NO Imperials or Imperial sub frames and Lincolns 61 to 70
For mini figure 8:THIS CLASS WILL BE OPEN TO FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CARS ONLY AND WHEEL BASE WILL NOT EXCEED 108 INCHES. Measured from center of wheel to center of wheel (must be factory 108 inches cannot move wheels
in). No screws allowed. NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS (heavy duty plastic racing fuel cells are allowed). No wedging, no sedagons, no jeeps, trucks. NO PACERS ALLOWED. No convertibles. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet, headliner, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable) must be removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS IN DOORS. Trunks must be empty of all debris (spare tires, rims, etc.). Absolutely no welding but what is stated in these rules. Unlimited 9 wire. Mandatory you must have number on both front doors and roof big enough to see and must be bright enough colors to be seen. No profanity allowed on cars.
Engines
For mini figure 8 engine must be 4 or 6 cylinders and must be in stock position. No cradles or protectors YOU can have a simple carb protector from motor mounts on front to bolts on back of motor. ( no bigger then 2x3 material to be used)
MOTOR MOUNTS
YOU CAN USE A 2X2 SQUARE TUBING TO REPLACE FACTORY MOUNT BUT, NOTHING TO MAKE IT A KICKER.
Radiators
May be removed but not relocated
Transmission
TRANNY COOLERS ARE ALLOWED keep safety in mind when installing. NO PROTECTORS. YOU CAN HAVE A AFTER MARKET SHIFTER
Battery
Must be in a secure position, passenger side floor board and be covered with something nonflammable (like rubber floor mat). Batteries must be secure with no movement.
Suspension
Monroe county (Waterloo) 2021 Mini Truck Rule
Same rules as 2019 and 2020 nothing changed
Swartz’s Promotions
Payout outs are as follows:
1st $400
2nd $250
3rd $ 150s
THE ABOVE GENERAL RULES APPLY TO THIS CLASS
Any trucks except 4 wheel drive, SUV’s, Dually’s or flatbeds will be allowed.
Preparation of Trucks
Trucks must be stripped and swept clean of all glass pot metal, carpet etc. anything flammable. Both doors must be stripped clean of window regulators and door handles inside and out. Any moldings, trim, or emblems must be removed. All hitches including bed hitches must be removed.
FRAMES:
NO welding on frames except for bumper mounting and drive train installation. No patching on frames. Frames may be sectioned but may only be butt welded no over lapping or plating. No shortening of frames. Trucks must remain stock wheel base.
CAGES:
At least a four point cage. No kickers to frame but may run them to cab floor. Cage may not exceed driver’s compartment. Driver’s safety comes first.
BUMPERS:
Bumper height on fresh trucks must not exceed 28 inches from ground to center of bumper. Car bumpers may be used on front and back but must be OEM. Front bumpers may be reinforced inside only! Do not abuse this rule!! If car back bumpers are used on the front, the license plate recess may be filled in. If you run a rear bumper it must be trimmed within 6 inches of frame rails. Front bumpers may be mounted as such, stock brackets or car shocks, or 2x4x1/4 rectangle tubing, or straight to the frame. One or the other. Shocks or tubing can only go 8 inches back on or in the front frame. You may chain or strap front bumpers, do not exceed 4 inches back on frame with straps or chain.
ENGINE:
Any motor and tranny combination to any truck. Mounting may only be done on K-member and tranny mount. No engine plates. Transmission coolers may be used, but must be mounted in passenger’s compartment or in center of the bed next to cab. (Keep safety in mind)
SUSPENSION:
No reinforcing A-arms, tire rods or drag links. Spring risers are allowed. Bolting A-arms solid is permitted, as long as you do not weld or exceed bumper height. Spring clamps may be used on rear, 2 per side.
TIRES:
16.5 or smaller DOT or implement, 8 lug or less, no split rims, no screwed rims, no studded tires liquid filled tires and bead locks ok
BATTERY:
Battery must be mounted and covered in passenger floor board. One battery per truck.
FUEL TANK:
Fuel tank must be mounted in front center of the truck bed. Steel or aluminum tanks only no plastic tanks. Tanks must be secure and leak prof and covered with nonflammable material. (keep safety in mind)
CAB:
Cab may be bolted solid to frame. Four places max. This can be done with 3/4 althread and 6x6 plates at 1/4 inch thickness max. At least one windshield bar from roof down to cowl. Doors may be welded solid using no more then 1/8 inch and no wider than 4 inches.
RADIATORS:
Radiators must remain in stock position or can be removed. No radiator protectors. If metal is added to mount radiator, keep it to minimum.
DRIVESHAFT:
Any driveshaft to any truck, but you must have a safety loop (this can be done with a piece of chain from frame rail to frame rail under driveshaft)
REAREND:
Any 8 lug or less rear end maybe used. Rear end maybe welded.
FENDERS:
10 bolts per fender. Fenders maybe tucked and welded. Do not add metal.
HOOD:
Hood panels may be bolted or welded together. Bolts may be no larger than 3/8 diameter with 1 inch diameter washer limit 20. A 12 inch hole must be cut in hood above carburetor if header holes are not cut. Header holes must be cut plenty big for fire extinguishers to fit. Hoods may be bolted shut in 6 places. This can be done with 3/4 althread or smaller 6x6x1/4 inch plates. Only 2 can go through frame. In addition you can use #9 wire from hood to bumper (6 strands Max) Hoods must open for inspection.
BED:
Bed bolts may be replaced with 3/4 althread and 6x6x1/4 plates. No more than 8 places and these may go through frame. You may have 2 additional bolts go from the front of the bed through the back of the cab. Bed may be welded to cab using 1/8x4 flat may be welded solid. Tail gate may be welded solid if left up. If bed sides are folded down, (Must have 8 inches of space in between) tailgate must remain behind wheel wells. Sides and tail gate may be bolted down with 2 additional 3/4 althread (one per side) but may only go through bed floor. You may use #9 wire in the bed but only in 4 places. You may go to bed bolts but not to frame. Bed panels may be welded together using 11/2x11/2x1/8 inch angle iron. Angle may be only 4 inches long and at least 6 inches apart. You may use a total of 16 angles inside of bed. INSIDE only not on the bed rails.
FOLLOW all safety rules that are in the semi-stock car rules.
Any questions feel free to contact Randy Schwartzkopf at 618-218-0203 call/text or on Facebook Swartz’s Promotion page or email swartzpromotionsllc@gmail.com