Post by mewes5x on Jul 19, 2023 15:07:13 GMT -5
fwd midsize chain
1000
700
400
suv/ mini van
1000
700
400
fwd midsize weld
1000
700
400
powerwheels will start at 7pm
FWD CHAIN
General Rules-
○ FWD ONLY!!
○ No Fresh Paint or Undercoating on the frames at all. No buffing or grinding frames or bodies except
where welding is specifically allowed in these rules. No painting in the interior of the car.
○ All cars must be stock, unless modification is stated in the rules.
○ All glass, plastic, chrome, and interior must be removed from car before arriving to the derby.
○ All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.
○ Batteries must be moved to passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and
covered.
○ You must have a number in bright colors on each front door and must have at least the size of a
15”x15” sign on the roof of your car with car number on it for judging and recognition of the car. You
cannot use the roof sign to strengthen the car.
○ All cars must have working brakes.
○ NO welding other than what is mentioned in this set of rules. If your car is found with any weld,
other than what is allowed, and you refuse to fix it to the judge’s satisfaction, you and your car will
not run!!
➢ Shortening-
○ You may shorten up to the core support.
➢ Bumper-
○ You may have a car bumper or you may have a 6”x4” piece of tubing on instead. No loaded
bumpers or manufactured bumpers, seam welded is fine!!
○ If running a tube bumper the ends of the tube may be cut and curled towards the cab of the vehicle.
➢ Bumper Brackets-
○ You get 6” bumper bracket, this will be measured from the back of the bumper. Anything past 6” will
need to be cut off. Cannot exceed the height of the frame (example: a Camry frame rail is taller
than a W Body, so the plating on a Camry will be taller than the plating on a W Body.)
○ Your bracket may be on all 4 sides, again not exceeding 6” from the back of the bumper.
○ Rear Bumper must follow the same rules.
➢ Tires & Wheels-
○ Any tires and wheels allowed.
➢ .Rear Ends-
○ You may have 2- 3/8” chains total to hold the rear end down.
➢ Front Suspension & Steering-
○ All struts, spindles, ball joints and tie rods must remain factory.
○ You may run a spring spacer or a strut clamp. But they may not reinforce the strut in anyway. This
should only be used to gain ride height.
○ The only thing you may replace is the steering column.
➢ Doors-
○ The doors may be secured by one of the following ways: you can weld the doors shut with a 3”x5”
1/8” thick piece 2 per vertical seam, you can have 2 -3/8” chain per vertical seam or 2 spots of 4
strand nine wire per vertical seam.
➢ Body Shaping-
○ You may body crease but absolutely no welding of any crease, etc.
➢ Body Mounts-
○ All body mounts must remain factory in the factory location. If a body mount is rusted out, you may
replace it with a 3/8th bolt. Call with any questions after that.
➢ #9 Wire-
○ No 9 wire in any window openings.
➢ Trunks & Hatches-
○ Trunks may be 90 degree tucked.
○ You may choose one of the following options for your 4 tie downs on the trunk: 4- 3”x5” 1/8th
” thick
patches welded, 4- 3/8 chain or 4 spots with 4 strands of 9 wire. These locations must be body to
body.
➢ Hoods-
o Hoods may be secured in one of the following ways:
o You may have 2- 1” threaded rod that welds to the top of the frame, may not go through the frame and
the only thing that can be welded to the frame is either the 1” nut or the 1” rod. (no washer may be
welded to the frame). Your other 2 tie downs may go to the body only with one of the following 2”X2” 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 2 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 2 spots with 3/8 chain.
o If you don’t use the threaded rod you may use 4 spots of body to body of one of the following: 2x2 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 4 spots of 3/8 chain.
o Your factory hinges do not count as a hood tie down.
➢ .Wheel Wells-
o 5- 3/8th bolts per wheel well with standard washers.
➢ Rust Repair-
○ You may only fix the floors where your feet, battery box, gas tank, etc (safety locations only)
○ Absolutely NO FRAME REPAIRS!!
➢ Cage-
○ All cage material can be no larger than 6” OD, unless specified for a specific rule smaller or larger.
All cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the floor everywhere except the down legs going
straight down. No cage material can be within 6” of the firewall and any part of the engine or
components, and all cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the transmission tunnel which
cannot be altered.
○ You may weld a bar behind the seat from doorpost to doorpost, it can be an X, but do not connect
directly to frame. You may also have a single bar (with no extensions), across your dash area to
replace your dash. You may run (2) bars connecting the dash bar and seat bar inside of the front
doors only. You may weld (2) down bars from the cage to the body vertically or to the floor to
protect batteries and your feet. These down bars must remain behind the inside door seam and can
only be welded to the top side of the frame. These bars cannot not exceed 2”x3”.
○ Side bars may be up to 6”x6”, and cannot exceed 62” long, including the rollover bar.
○ You must have a roll loop behind the seat, which must be welded to the floor or frame and may be
welded or bolted to the roof.
➢ Gas Tank Protector-
○ Gas tank protector cannot attach to anything other than your cage. It must be centered between
your frame humps. It cannot exceed 32” wide. It can angle in from your roll over protection. It must
be a full 3” away from all sheet metal, which cannot be removed or hammered to get you closer to
the frame. The bracing must be 4” above all floor sheet metal, which cannot be removed, measured
from the highest flat area of the floor in the rear seat area. Gas tank protector must be on all 4
sides of the tank, front, back, both sides. Gas tank protector may extend 6” above the speaker
deck.
○ If running a wagon you must follow the sedan rules. We will measure it as a sedan.
➢ Rear Window Bars-
○ NO REAR WINDOW BARS!
➢ Front Window Bars-
○ You may have 2 locations of 3/8 chain or 2 locations of 4 strands of 9 wire.
○ Must be within 6” of window opening.
➢ Motors-
○ Motor mounts must remain stock unless otherwise specified in the rules.
○ You may chain your engine down with 2- 3/8 chain. No welding and may not strengthen car.
○ You may run headers.
○ No carbing EFI motors.
○ NO engine or header protectors.
➢ Radiator-
○ You may run any radiator.
○ No radi barrels allowed.
➢ Interior Equipment:
○ You may have the following: aftermarket steering column, shifter, gas and brake, transmission
cooler and battery box.
○ All equipment must be fashioned tightly to the vehicle! * We do not want to see anything come
loose during the event, if it does, your stick will be pulled. Ratchet straps will only be sufficient as a
backup.
○ You cannot use any interior equipment to strengthen the car in any way. If any equipment is
deemed to strengthen the vehicle, you will be required to relocate it.
○ All battery boxes and gas pedal/brake pedal must be bolted to sheet metal only; they cannot be
attached to the frame or cross member in any way. No Larger than 1⁄2” bolts and standard washers
may be used to mount items (No full plate washer’s underneath).
➢ Gas Tank-
○ 15-gallon tank max, Fuel cells must be well constructed and out of a durable material. No plastic
tanks, metal is preferred, boat tank type is fine. Any splashing, spilling, or leaking of fuel will result
in a broken flag. Fuel cells are recommended to be mounted to the gas tank protector/ cage. No
“Gas Tank Holders”. Fuel lines must be secured.
○ Fuel tank must be bolted or chained in place with a floor mat covering it. No ratchet straps unless it
is a secondary device.
pre ran cars are allowed 4-6x6 1/8 plates cannot split up.
Rules Questions? Contact Jon- 715-222-9368
WELD FWD
General Rules-
➢ FWD ONLY!!
○ No Fresh Paint or Undercoating on the frames at all. No buffing or grinding frames or bodies except
where welding is specifically allowed in these rules. No painting in the interior of the car.
○ All cars must be stock, unless modification is stated in the rules.
○ All glass, plastic, chrome, and interior must be removed from car before arriving to the derby.
○ All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.
○ Batteries must be moved to passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and
covered.
○ You must have a number in bright colors on each front door and must have at least the size of a
15”x15” sign on the roof of your car with car number on it for judging and recognition of the car. You
cannot use the roof sign to strengthen the car.
○ All cars must have working brakes.
○ NO welding other than what is mentioned in this set of rules. If your car is found with any weld,
other than what is allowed, and you refuse to fix it to the judge’s satisfaction, you and your car will
not run!!
➢ Shortening-
○ You may shorten up to the core support.
➢ Bumper-
○ You may have a car, manufactured or loaded bumper, seam welded is fine!!
○ If running a tube bumper the ends of the tube may be cut and curled towards the cab of the vehicle.
➢ Bumper Brackets-
○ You get a 14” bumper bracket, this will be measured from the back of the bumper. Anything past
14” will need to be cut off. Bumper bracket thickness may not exceed 3/8” thick. Cannot exceed
the height of the frame (example: a Camry frame rail is taller than a W Body, so the plating on a
Camry will be taller than the plating on a W Body.)
○ Your bracket may be on all 4 sides, again not exceeding 14” from the back of the bumper. Square
tubing may be used instead of bracket.
○ Rear Bumper may only have a 6” bumper bracket measured from the back of the bumper.
○ If there are no holes to see inside the frame we will drill one to inspect. We will allow you to weld
the hole back shut if nothing is found.
➢ Tires & Wheels-
○ Any tires and wheels allowed.
➢ .Rear Ends-
○ You may have 2- 3/8” chains total to hold the rear end down.
○ You may reinforce stock control arms.
➢ Front Suspension & Steering-
○ You may have aftermarket struts, ball joints and tie rods.
➢ Doors-
○ The doors may be welded 5” on 5” off with 3”x 5” 1/8th patches.
➢ Body Shaping-
○ You may body crease but absolutely no welding of any crease, etc.
➢ Body Mounts-
○ All body mounts may be replaced with 1” all thread.
○ You are allowed 2 extra body mounts from frame to sub frame with 4” of weld on top and bottom.
(The only thing that may be welded to the frame is the 1 inch all thread) (NO WASHERS NO NUTS
ETC) If you are not using the 2 extra body mounts you may have 2- 4”x4” 1⁄4” plates to use how you
would like firewall forward.
➢ #9 Wire-
○ You may have 1 location of 9 wire per window opening with 4 strands of 9 wire.
➢ Trunks & Hatches-
○ Trunks may be 90 degree tucked. Or you may dish/ canoe your trunk lid.
○ You may weld your trunk lid shut in (6) spots using up to 3”x5”x1/8” patches on the factory seam.
○ You can fold hoods or trunk lid over. Do not slide your hood or trunk forward or back, trunk must
remain on hinges. Trunk lids must be stock shape but may be folded in but keep it clean.
○ (2) 1” All-thread may go from the trunk lid to the frame or trunk pan. Only 4” of weld on frame and
threaded rod must stay vertical. Threaded rod cannot extend past the frame.
FWD Weld
➢ Hoods-
o Hoods may be secured in one of the following ways:
o You may have 2- 1” threaded rod that run through the front body mount. Your other 4 tie downs may go
to the body only with one of the following 2”X2” 1⁄4” angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire,
4 spots with 3/8 chain or 4 spots of 1” threaded rod 8” pieces. These pieces cannot exceed 8” long.
o If you don’t use the threaded rod you may use 4 spots of body to body of one of the following: 2x2 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 4 spots of 3/8 chain.
o You may have a total of 10- 3/8 bolts to bolt the hood back together in openings.
o Your factory hinges do not count as a hood tie down.
➢ .Wheel Wells-
o 5- 3/8th bolts per wheel well with standard washers.
➢ Rust Repair-
○ You may only fix the floors where your feet, battery box, gas tank, etc (safety locations only)
○ If frame is rusty please contact inspector listed at the end of the rules.
➢ Cage-
○ All cage material can be no larger than 6” OD, unless specified for a specific rule smaller or larger.
All cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the floor everywhere except the down legs going
straight down. No cage material can be within 6” of the firewall and any part of the engine or
components, and all cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the transmission tunnel which
cannot be altered.
○ You may weld a bar behind the seat from doorpost to doorpost, it can be an X, but do not connect
directly to frame. You may also have a single bar (with no extensions), across your dash area to
replace your dash. You may run (2) bars connecting the dash bar and seat bar inside of the front
doors only. You may weld (2) down bars from the cage to the body vertically or to the floor to
protect batteries and your feet. These down bars must remain behind the inside door seam and can
only be welded to the top side of the frame. These bars cannot not exceed 2”x3”.
○ Side bars may be up to 6”x6”, and cannot exceed 62” long, including the rollover bar.
○ You must have a roll loop behind the seat, which must be welded to the floor or frame and may be
welded or bolted to the roof.
➢ Gas Tank Protector-
○ Gas tank protector cannot attach to anything other than your cage. It must be centered between
your frame humps. It cannot exceed 32” wide. It can angle in from your roll over protection. Gas
tank protector may be tight to the tin. The bracing must be 4” above all floor sheet metal, which
cannot be removed, measured from the highest flat area of the floor in the rear seat area. Gas tank
protector must be on all 4 sides of the tank, front, back, both sides. Gas tank protector may extend
6” above the speaker deck.
○ If running a wagon you must follow the sedan rules. We will measure it as a sedan.
➢ Rear Window Bars-
○ You may have 2”x 2” window bar with 6” on the roof and 6” on the trunk. The 6” on the roof and
trunk need be from window opening.
➢ Front Window Bars-
○ You may have 2 locations of 3/8 chain, 2 locations of 4 strands of 9 wire or 2- 3/8th 3” flat steel
window bar.
○ Must be within 6” of window opening.
➢ Motors-
○ Motor mounts can either be reinforced or replaced with 2”x2” square tubing.
○ You may run headers.
○ Carbing EFI motors is allowed
○ NO full engine cradle allowed, but you are allowed a basic halo to protect the carb. (ex: the top half
of full cradle could be used as a carb protector nothing allowed on the lower half of the engine. No
tranny brace)
○ Header protectors are allowed.
➢ Radiator-
○ You may run any radiator.
○ You may run an 1/8th
“ radiator protector on the front side of the core support, running from inside
frame rail to inside frame rail.
○ No radi barrels allowed.
FWD Weld
➢ Interior Equipment:
○ You may have the following: aftermarket steering column, shifter, gas and brake, transmission
cooler and battery box.
○ All equipment must be fashioned tightly to the vehicle! * We do not want to see anything come
loose during the event, if it does, your stick will be pulled. Ratchet straps will only be sufficient as a
backup.
○ You cannot use any interior equipment to strengthen the car in any way. If any equipment is
deemed to strengthen the vehicle, you will be required to relocate it.
○ All battery boxes and gas pedal/brake pedal must be bolted to sheet metal only; they cannot be
attached to the frame or cross member in any way. No Larger than 1⁄2” bolts and standard washers
may be used to mount items (No full plate washer’s underneath).
➢ Gas Tank-
○ 15-gallon tank max, Fuel cells must be well constructed and out of a durable material. No plastic
tanks, metal is preferred, boat tank type is fine. Any splashing, spilling, or leaking of fuel will result
in a broken flag. Fuel cells are recommended to be mounted to the gas tank protector/ cage. No
“Gas Tank Holders”. Fuel lines must be secured.
○ Fuel tank must be bolted or chained in place with a floor mat covering it. No ratchet straps unless it
is a secondary device.
➢ Pre-Ran:
○ All pre-ran cars get 4- 6x6 1/8 plates
Rules Questions? Contact Jon- 715-222-9368
○ FWD Vans/ suv class
○
○ No Fresh Paint or Undercoating on the frames at all. No buffing or grinding frames or bodies except
where welding is specifically allowed in these rules. No painting in the interior of the car.
○ All cars must be stock, unless modification is stated in the rules.
○ All glass, plastic, chrome, and interior must be removed from car before arriving to the derby.
○ All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.
○ Batteries must be moved to passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and
covered.
○ You must have a number in bright colors on each front door and must have at least the size of a
15”x15” sign on the roof of your car with car number on it for judging and recognition of the car. You
cannot use the roof sign to strengthen the car.
○ All cars must have working brakes.
○ NO welding other than what is mentioned in this set of rules. If your car is found with any weld,
other than what is allowed, and you refuse to fix it to the judge’s satisfaction, you and your car will
not run!!
➢ Shortening-
○ You may shorten up to the core support.
➢ Bumper-
○ You may have a car bumper or you may have a 6”x4” piece of tubing on instead. No loaded
bumpers or manufactured bumpers, seam welded is fine!!
○ If running a tube bumper the ends of the tube may be cut and curled towards the cab of the vehicle.
➢ Bumper Brackets-
○ You get 6” bumper bracket, this will be measured from the back of the bumper. Anything past 6” will
need to be cut off. Cannot exceed the height of the frame (example: a Camry frame rail is taller
than a W Body, so the plating on a Camry will be taller than the plating on a W Body.)
○ Your bracket may be on all 4 sides, again not exceeding 6” from the back of the bumper.
○ Rear Bumper must follow the same rules.
➢ Tires & Wheels-
○ Any tires and wheels allowed.
➢ .Rear Ends-
○ You may have 2- 3/8” chains total to hold the rear end down.
➢ Front Suspension & Steering-
○ All struts, spindles, ball joints and tie rods must remain factory.
○ You may run a spring spacer or a strut clamp. But they may not reinforce the strut in anyway. This
should only be used to gain ride height.
○ The only thing you may replace is the steering column.
➢ Doors-
○ The doors may be secured by one of the following ways: you can weld the doors shut with a 3”x5”
1/8” thick piece 2 per vertical seam, you can have 2- 3/8” chain per vertical seam or 2 spots of 4
strand nine wire per vertical seam.
➢ Body Shaping-
○ You may body crease but absolutely no welding of any crease, etc.
➢ Body Mounts-
○ All body mounts must remain factory in the factory location. If a body mount is rusted out, you may
replace it with a 3/8th bolt. Call with any questions after that.
➢ #9 Wire-
○ No 9 wire in any window openings.
➢ Hatches-
○ You must leave your hatch in stock location or it may be removed completely.
○ You may choose one of the following options for your 4 tie downs on the trunk: 4- 3”x5” 1/8th
” thick
patches welded, 4- 3/8 chain or 4 spots with 4 strands of 9 wire. These locations must be body to
body.
Mini Van Team
➢ Hoods-
o Hoods may be secured in one of the following ways:
o You may have 2- 1” threaded rod that welds to the top of the frame, may not go through the frame and
the only thing that can be welded to the frame is either the 1” nut or the 1” rod. (no washer may be
welded to the frame). Your other 2 tie downs may go to the body only with one of the following 2”X2” 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 2 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 2 spots with 3/8 chain.
o If you don’t use the threaded rod you may use 4 spots of body to body of one of the following: 2x2 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 4 spots of 3/8 chain.
o Your factory hinges do not count as a hood tie down.
➢ .Wheel Wells-
o 5- 3/8th bolts per wheel well with standard washers.
➢ Rust Repair-
○ You may only fix the floors where your feet, battery box, gas tank, etc (safety locations only)
○ Absolutely NO FRAME REPAIRS!!
➢ Cage-
○ All cage material can be no larger than 6” OD, unless specified for a specific rule smaller or larger.
All cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the floor everywhere except the down legs going
straight down. No cage material can be within 6” of the firewall and any part of the engine or
components, and all cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the transmission tunnel which
cannot be altered.
○ You may weld a bar behind the seat from doorpost to doorpost, it can be an X, but do not connect
directly to frame. This bar must be within 12” from the driver seat. You may also have a single bar
(with no extensions), across your dash area to replace your dash. You may run (2) bars connecting
the dash bar and seat bar inside of the front doors only. You may weld (2) down bars from the cage
to the body vertically or to the floor to protect batteries and your feet. These down bars must remain
behind the inside door seam and can only be welded to the top side of the frame. These bars
cannot not exceed 2”x3”.
○ Side bars may be up to 6”x6”, and cannot exceed 62” long, including the rollover bar.
○ You must have a roll loop behind the seat, which must be welded to the floor or frame and may be
welded or bolted to the roof.
➢ Gas Tank Protector-
○ Gas tank protector cannot attach to anything other than your cage. It must be centered between
your frame humps. It cannot exceed 32” wide. It can angle in from your roll over protection. It
cannot exceed the farthest point of your 62” side bars. The bracing must be 4” above all floor sheet
metal, which cannot be removed, measured from the highest flat area of the floor in the rear seat
area. Gas tank protector must be on all 4 sides of the tank, front, back, both sides. Gas tank
protector may extend 6” above the speaker deck.
➢ Rear Window Bars-
○ NO REAR WINDOW BARS!
➢ Front Window Bars-
○ You may have 2 locations of 3/8 chain or 2 locations of 4 strands of 9 wire.
○ Must be within 6” of window opening.
➢ Motors-
○ Motor mounts must remain stock unless otherwise specified in the rules.
○ Front Motor mount may be welded solid.
○ If running stock motor mounts you may chain your engine down with 2- 3/8 chain. No welding and
may not strengthen car.
○ You may run headers
○ No carbing EFI motors.
○ NO engine or header protectors.
➢ Radiator-
○ You may run any radiator.
○ No radi barrels allowed.
➢ Interior Equipment:
○ You may have the following: aftermarket steering column, shifter, gas and brake, transmission
cooler and battery box.
○ All equipment must be fashioned tightly to the vehicle! * We do not want to see anything come
loose during the event, if it does, your stick will be pulled. Ratchet straps will only be sufficient as a
backup.
○ You cannot use any interior equipment to strengthen the car in any way. If any equipment is
deemed to strengthen the vehicle, you will be required to relocate it.
○ All battery boxes and gas pedal/brake pedal must be bolted to sheet metal only; they cannot be
attached to the frame or cross member in any way. No Larger than 1⁄2” bolts and standard washers
may be used to mount items (No full plate washer’s underneath).
➢ Gas Tank-
○ 15-gallon tank max, Fuel cells must be well constructed and out of a durable material. No plastic
tanks, metal is preferred, boat tank type is fine. Any splashing, spilling, or leaking of fuel will result
in a broken flag. Fuel cells are recommended to be mounted to the gas tank protector/ cage. No
“Gas Tank Holders”. Fuel lines must be secured.
○ Fuel tank must be bolted or chained in place with a floor mat covering it. No ratchet straps unless it
is a secondary device.
pre rans get 4- 6x6 1/8 plates
Rules Questions? Contact Jon- 715-222-9368
1000
700
400
suv/ mini van
1000
700
400
fwd midsize weld
1000
700
400
powerwheels will start at 7pm
FWD CHAIN
General Rules-
○ FWD ONLY!!
○ No Fresh Paint or Undercoating on the frames at all. No buffing or grinding frames or bodies except
where welding is specifically allowed in these rules. No painting in the interior of the car.
○ All cars must be stock, unless modification is stated in the rules.
○ All glass, plastic, chrome, and interior must be removed from car before arriving to the derby.
○ All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.
○ Batteries must be moved to passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and
covered.
○ You must have a number in bright colors on each front door and must have at least the size of a
15”x15” sign on the roof of your car with car number on it for judging and recognition of the car. You
cannot use the roof sign to strengthen the car.
○ All cars must have working brakes.
○ NO welding other than what is mentioned in this set of rules. If your car is found with any weld,
other than what is allowed, and you refuse to fix it to the judge’s satisfaction, you and your car will
not run!!
➢ Shortening-
○ You may shorten up to the core support.
➢ Bumper-
○ You may have a car bumper or you may have a 6”x4” piece of tubing on instead. No loaded
bumpers or manufactured bumpers, seam welded is fine!!
○ If running a tube bumper the ends of the tube may be cut and curled towards the cab of the vehicle.
➢ Bumper Brackets-
○ You get 6” bumper bracket, this will be measured from the back of the bumper. Anything past 6” will
need to be cut off. Cannot exceed the height of the frame (example: a Camry frame rail is taller
than a W Body, so the plating on a Camry will be taller than the plating on a W Body.)
○ Your bracket may be on all 4 sides, again not exceeding 6” from the back of the bumper.
○ Rear Bumper must follow the same rules.
➢ Tires & Wheels-
○ Any tires and wheels allowed.
➢ .Rear Ends-
○ You may have 2- 3/8” chains total to hold the rear end down.
➢ Front Suspension & Steering-
○ All struts, spindles, ball joints and tie rods must remain factory.
○ You may run a spring spacer or a strut clamp. But they may not reinforce the strut in anyway. This
should only be used to gain ride height.
○ The only thing you may replace is the steering column.
➢ Doors-
○ The doors may be secured by one of the following ways: you can weld the doors shut with a 3”x5”
1/8” thick piece 2 per vertical seam, you can have 2 -3/8” chain per vertical seam or 2 spots of 4
strand nine wire per vertical seam.
➢ Body Shaping-
○ You may body crease but absolutely no welding of any crease, etc.
➢ Body Mounts-
○ All body mounts must remain factory in the factory location. If a body mount is rusted out, you may
replace it with a 3/8th bolt. Call with any questions after that.
➢ #9 Wire-
○ No 9 wire in any window openings.
➢ Trunks & Hatches-
○ Trunks may be 90 degree tucked.
○ You may choose one of the following options for your 4 tie downs on the trunk: 4- 3”x5” 1/8th
” thick
patches welded, 4- 3/8 chain or 4 spots with 4 strands of 9 wire. These locations must be body to
body.
➢ Hoods-
o Hoods may be secured in one of the following ways:
o You may have 2- 1” threaded rod that welds to the top of the frame, may not go through the frame and
the only thing that can be welded to the frame is either the 1” nut or the 1” rod. (no washer may be
welded to the frame). Your other 2 tie downs may go to the body only with one of the following 2”X2” 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 2 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 2 spots with 3/8 chain.
o If you don’t use the threaded rod you may use 4 spots of body to body of one of the following: 2x2 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 4 spots of 3/8 chain.
o Your factory hinges do not count as a hood tie down.
➢ .Wheel Wells-
o 5- 3/8th bolts per wheel well with standard washers.
➢ Rust Repair-
○ You may only fix the floors where your feet, battery box, gas tank, etc (safety locations only)
○ Absolutely NO FRAME REPAIRS!!
➢ Cage-
○ All cage material can be no larger than 6” OD, unless specified for a specific rule smaller or larger.
All cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the floor everywhere except the down legs going
straight down. No cage material can be within 6” of the firewall and any part of the engine or
components, and all cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the transmission tunnel which
cannot be altered.
○ You may weld a bar behind the seat from doorpost to doorpost, it can be an X, but do not connect
directly to frame. You may also have a single bar (with no extensions), across your dash area to
replace your dash. You may run (2) bars connecting the dash bar and seat bar inside of the front
doors only. You may weld (2) down bars from the cage to the body vertically or to the floor to
protect batteries and your feet. These down bars must remain behind the inside door seam and can
only be welded to the top side of the frame. These bars cannot not exceed 2”x3”.
○ Side bars may be up to 6”x6”, and cannot exceed 62” long, including the rollover bar.
○ You must have a roll loop behind the seat, which must be welded to the floor or frame and may be
welded or bolted to the roof.
➢ Gas Tank Protector-
○ Gas tank protector cannot attach to anything other than your cage. It must be centered between
your frame humps. It cannot exceed 32” wide. It can angle in from your roll over protection. It must
be a full 3” away from all sheet metal, which cannot be removed or hammered to get you closer to
the frame. The bracing must be 4” above all floor sheet metal, which cannot be removed, measured
from the highest flat area of the floor in the rear seat area. Gas tank protector must be on all 4
sides of the tank, front, back, both sides. Gas tank protector may extend 6” above the speaker
deck.
○ If running a wagon you must follow the sedan rules. We will measure it as a sedan.
➢ Rear Window Bars-
○ NO REAR WINDOW BARS!
➢ Front Window Bars-
○ You may have 2 locations of 3/8 chain or 2 locations of 4 strands of 9 wire.
○ Must be within 6” of window opening.
➢ Motors-
○ Motor mounts must remain stock unless otherwise specified in the rules.
○ You may chain your engine down with 2- 3/8 chain. No welding and may not strengthen car.
○ You may run headers.
○ No carbing EFI motors.
○ NO engine or header protectors.
➢ Radiator-
○ You may run any radiator.
○ No radi barrels allowed.
➢ Interior Equipment:
○ You may have the following: aftermarket steering column, shifter, gas and brake, transmission
cooler and battery box.
○ All equipment must be fashioned tightly to the vehicle! * We do not want to see anything come
loose during the event, if it does, your stick will be pulled. Ratchet straps will only be sufficient as a
backup.
○ You cannot use any interior equipment to strengthen the car in any way. If any equipment is
deemed to strengthen the vehicle, you will be required to relocate it.
○ All battery boxes and gas pedal/brake pedal must be bolted to sheet metal only; they cannot be
attached to the frame or cross member in any way. No Larger than 1⁄2” bolts and standard washers
may be used to mount items (No full plate washer’s underneath).
➢ Gas Tank-
○ 15-gallon tank max, Fuel cells must be well constructed and out of a durable material. No plastic
tanks, metal is preferred, boat tank type is fine. Any splashing, spilling, or leaking of fuel will result
in a broken flag. Fuel cells are recommended to be mounted to the gas tank protector/ cage. No
“Gas Tank Holders”. Fuel lines must be secured.
○ Fuel tank must be bolted or chained in place with a floor mat covering it. No ratchet straps unless it
is a secondary device.
pre ran cars are allowed 4-6x6 1/8 plates cannot split up.
Rules Questions? Contact Jon- 715-222-9368
WELD FWD
General Rules-
➢ FWD ONLY!!
○ No Fresh Paint or Undercoating on the frames at all. No buffing or grinding frames or bodies except
where welding is specifically allowed in these rules. No painting in the interior of the car.
○ All cars must be stock, unless modification is stated in the rules.
○ All glass, plastic, chrome, and interior must be removed from car before arriving to the derby.
○ All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.
○ Batteries must be moved to passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and
covered.
○ You must have a number in bright colors on each front door and must have at least the size of a
15”x15” sign on the roof of your car with car number on it for judging and recognition of the car. You
cannot use the roof sign to strengthen the car.
○ All cars must have working brakes.
○ NO welding other than what is mentioned in this set of rules. If your car is found with any weld,
other than what is allowed, and you refuse to fix it to the judge’s satisfaction, you and your car will
not run!!
➢ Shortening-
○ You may shorten up to the core support.
➢ Bumper-
○ You may have a car, manufactured or loaded bumper, seam welded is fine!!
○ If running a tube bumper the ends of the tube may be cut and curled towards the cab of the vehicle.
➢ Bumper Brackets-
○ You get a 14” bumper bracket, this will be measured from the back of the bumper. Anything past
14” will need to be cut off. Bumper bracket thickness may not exceed 3/8” thick. Cannot exceed
the height of the frame (example: a Camry frame rail is taller than a W Body, so the plating on a
Camry will be taller than the plating on a W Body.)
○ Your bracket may be on all 4 sides, again not exceeding 14” from the back of the bumper. Square
tubing may be used instead of bracket.
○ Rear Bumper may only have a 6” bumper bracket measured from the back of the bumper.
○ If there are no holes to see inside the frame we will drill one to inspect. We will allow you to weld
the hole back shut if nothing is found.
➢ Tires & Wheels-
○ Any tires and wheels allowed.
➢ .Rear Ends-
○ You may have 2- 3/8” chains total to hold the rear end down.
○ You may reinforce stock control arms.
➢ Front Suspension & Steering-
○ You may have aftermarket struts, ball joints and tie rods.
➢ Doors-
○ The doors may be welded 5” on 5” off with 3”x 5” 1/8th patches.
➢ Body Shaping-
○ You may body crease but absolutely no welding of any crease, etc.
➢ Body Mounts-
○ All body mounts may be replaced with 1” all thread.
○ You are allowed 2 extra body mounts from frame to sub frame with 4” of weld on top and bottom.
(The only thing that may be welded to the frame is the 1 inch all thread) (NO WASHERS NO NUTS
ETC) If you are not using the 2 extra body mounts you may have 2- 4”x4” 1⁄4” plates to use how you
would like firewall forward.
➢ #9 Wire-
○ You may have 1 location of 9 wire per window opening with 4 strands of 9 wire.
➢ Trunks & Hatches-
○ Trunks may be 90 degree tucked. Or you may dish/ canoe your trunk lid.
○ You may weld your trunk lid shut in (6) spots using up to 3”x5”x1/8” patches on the factory seam.
○ You can fold hoods or trunk lid over. Do not slide your hood or trunk forward or back, trunk must
remain on hinges. Trunk lids must be stock shape but may be folded in but keep it clean.
○ (2) 1” All-thread may go from the trunk lid to the frame or trunk pan. Only 4” of weld on frame and
threaded rod must stay vertical. Threaded rod cannot extend past the frame.
FWD Weld
➢ Hoods-
o Hoods may be secured in one of the following ways:
o You may have 2- 1” threaded rod that run through the front body mount. Your other 4 tie downs may go
to the body only with one of the following 2”X2” 1⁄4” angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire,
4 spots with 3/8 chain or 4 spots of 1” threaded rod 8” pieces. These pieces cannot exceed 8” long.
o If you don’t use the threaded rod you may use 4 spots of body to body of one of the following: 2x2 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 4 spots of 3/8 chain.
o You may have a total of 10- 3/8 bolts to bolt the hood back together in openings.
o Your factory hinges do not count as a hood tie down.
➢ .Wheel Wells-
o 5- 3/8th bolts per wheel well with standard washers.
➢ Rust Repair-
○ You may only fix the floors where your feet, battery box, gas tank, etc (safety locations only)
○ If frame is rusty please contact inspector listed at the end of the rules.
➢ Cage-
○ All cage material can be no larger than 6” OD, unless specified for a specific rule smaller or larger.
All cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the floor everywhere except the down legs going
straight down. No cage material can be within 6” of the firewall and any part of the engine or
components, and all cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the transmission tunnel which
cannot be altered.
○ You may weld a bar behind the seat from doorpost to doorpost, it can be an X, but do not connect
directly to frame. You may also have a single bar (with no extensions), across your dash area to
replace your dash. You may run (2) bars connecting the dash bar and seat bar inside of the front
doors only. You may weld (2) down bars from the cage to the body vertically or to the floor to
protect batteries and your feet. These down bars must remain behind the inside door seam and can
only be welded to the top side of the frame. These bars cannot not exceed 2”x3”.
○ Side bars may be up to 6”x6”, and cannot exceed 62” long, including the rollover bar.
○ You must have a roll loop behind the seat, which must be welded to the floor or frame and may be
welded or bolted to the roof.
➢ Gas Tank Protector-
○ Gas tank protector cannot attach to anything other than your cage. It must be centered between
your frame humps. It cannot exceed 32” wide. It can angle in from your roll over protection. Gas
tank protector may be tight to the tin. The bracing must be 4” above all floor sheet metal, which
cannot be removed, measured from the highest flat area of the floor in the rear seat area. Gas tank
protector must be on all 4 sides of the tank, front, back, both sides. Gas tank protector may extend
6” above the speaker deck.
○ If running a wagon you must follow the sedan rules. We will measure it as a sedan.
➢ Rear Window Bars-
○ You may have 2”x 2” window bar with 6” on the roof and 6” on the trunk. The 6” on the roof and
trunk need be from window opening.
➢ Front Window Bars-
○ You may have 2 locations of 3/8 chain, 2 locations of 4 strands of 9 wire or 2- 3/8th 3” flat steel
window bar.
○ Must be within 6” of window opening.
➢ Motors-
○ Motor mounts can either be reinforced or replaced with 2”x2” square tubing.
○ You may run headers.
○ Carbing EFI motors is allowed
○ NO full engine cradle allowed, but you are allowed a basic halo to protect the carb. (ex: the top half
of full cradle could be used as a carb protector nothing allowed on the lower half of the engine. No
tranny brace)
○ Header protectors are allowed.
➢ Radiator-
○ You may run any radiator.
○ You may run an 1/8th
“ radiator protector on the front side of the core support, running from inside
frame rail to inside frame rail.
○ No radi barrels allowed.
FWD Weld
➢ Interior Equipment:
○ You may have the following: aftermarket steering column, shifter, gas and brake, transmission
cooler and battery box.
○ All equipment must be fashioned tightly to the vehicle! * We do not want to see anything come
loose during the event, if it does, your stick will be pulled. Ratchet straps will only be sufficient as a
backup.
○ You cannot use any interior equipment to strengthen the car in any way. If any equipment is
deemed to strengthen the vehicle, you will be required to relocate it.
○ All battery boxes and gas pedal/brake pedal must be bolted to sheet metal only; they cannot be
attached to the frame or cross member in any way. No Larger than 1⁄2” bolts and standard washers
may be used to mount items (No full plate washer’s underneath).
➢ Gas Tank-
○ 15-gallon tank max, Fuel cells must be well constructed and out of a durable material. No plastic
tanks, metal is preferred, boat tank type is fine. Any splashing, spilling, or leaking of fuel will result
in a broken flag. Fuel cells are recommended to be mounted to the gas tank protector/ cage. No
“Gas Tank Holders”. Fuel lines must be secured.
○ Fuel tank must be bolted or chained in place with a floor mat covering it. No ratchet straps unless it
is a secondary device.
➢ Pre-Ran:
○ All pre-ran cars get 4- 6x6 1/8 plates
Rules Questions? Contact Jon- 715-222-9368
○ FWD Vans/ suv class
○
○ No Fresh Paint or Undercoating on the frames at all. No buffing or grinding frames or bodies except
where welding is specifically allowed in these rules. No painting in the interior of the car.
○ All cars must be stock, unless modification is stated in the rules.
○ All glass, plastic, chrome, and interior must be removed from car before arriving to the derby.
○ All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.
○ Batteries must be moved to passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and
covered.
○ You must have a number in bright colors on each front door and must have at least the size of a
15”x15” sign on the roof of your car with car number on it for judging and recognition of the car. You
cannot use the roof sign to strengthen the car.
○ All cars must have working brakes.
○ NO welding other than what is mentioned in this set of rules. If your car is found with any weld,
other than what is allowed, and you refuse to fix it to the judge’s satisfaction, you and your car will
not run!!
➢ Shortening-
○ You may shorten up to the core support.
➢ Bumper-
○ You may have a car bumper or you may have a 6”x4” piece of tubing on instead. No loaded
bumpers or manufactured bumpers, seam welded is fine!!
○ If running a tube bumper the ends of the tube may be cut and curled towards the cab of the vehicle.
➢ Bumper Brackets-
○ You get 6” bumper bracket, this will be measured from the back of the bumper. Anything past 6” will
need to be cut off. Cannot exceed the height of the frame (example: a Camry frame rail is taller
than a W Body, so the plating on a Camry will be taller than the plating on a W Body.)
○ Your bracket may be on all 4 sides, again not exceeding 6” from the back of the bumper.
○ Rear Bumper must follow the same rules.
➢ Tires & Wheels-
○ Any tires and wheels allowed.
➢ .Rear Ends-
○ You may have 2- 3/8” chains total to hold the rear end down.
➢ Front Suspension & Steering-
○ All struts, spindles, ball joints and tie rods must remain factory.
○ You may run a spring spacer or a strut clamp. But they may not reinforce the strut in anyway. This
should only be used to gain ride height.
○ The only thing you may replace is the steering column.
➢ Doors-
○ The doors may be secured by one of the following ways: you can weld the doors shut with a 3”x5”
1/8” thick piece 2 per vertical seam, you can have 2- 3/8” chain per vertical seam or 2 spots of 4
strand nine wire per vertical seam.
➢ Body Shaping-
○ You may body crease but absolutely no welding of any crease, etc.
➢ Body Mounts-
○ All body mounts must remain factory in the factory location. If a body mount is rusted out, you may
replace it with a 3/8th bolt. Call with any questions after that.
➢ #9 Wire-
○ No 9 wire in any window openings.
➢ Hatches-
○ You must leave your hatch in stock location or it may be removed completely.
○ You may choose one of the following options for your 4 tie downs on the trunk: 4- 3”x5” 1/8th
” thick
patches welded, 4- 3/8 chain or 4 spots with 4 strands of 9 wire. These locations must be body to
body.
Mini Van Team
➢ Hoods-
o Hoods may be secured in one of the following ways:
o You may have 2- 1” threaded rod that welds to the top of the frame, may not go through the frame and
the only thing that can be welded to the frame is either the 1” nut or the 1” rod. (no washer may be
welded to the frame). Your other 2 tie downs may go to the body only with one of the following 2”X2” 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 2 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 2 spots with 3/8 chain.
o If you don’t use the threaded rod you may use 4 spots of body to body of one of the following: 2x2 1⁄4”
angle iron with a bolt, 4 spots of 4 strands of 9 wire or 4 spots of 3/8 chain.
o Your factory hinges do not count as a hood tie down.
➢ .Wheel Wells-
o 5- 3/8th bolts per wheel well with standard washers.
➢ Rust Repair-
○ You may only fix the floors where your feet, battery box, gas tank, etc (safety locations only)
○ Absolutely NO FRAME REPAIRS!!
➢ Cage-
○ All cage material can be no larger than 6” OD, unless specified for a specific rule smaller or larger.
All cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the floor everywhere except the down legs going
straight down. No cage material can be within 6” of the firewall and any part of the engine or
components, and all cage material must be a minimum of 4” off the transmission tunnel which
cannot be altered.
○ You may weld a bar behind the seat from doorpost to doorpost, it can be an X, but do not connect
directly to frame. This bar must be within 12” from the driver seat. You may also have a single bar
(with no extensions), across your dash area to replace your dash. You may run (2) bars connecting
the dash bar and seat bar inside of the front doors only. You may weld (2) down bars from the cage
to the body vertically or to the floor to protect batteries and your feet. These down bars must remain
behind the inside door seam and can only be welded to the top side of the frame. These bars
cannot not exceed 2”x3”.
○ Side bars may be up to 6”x6”, and cannot exceed 62” long, including the rollover bar.
○ You must have a roll loop behind the seat, which must be welded to the floor or frame and may be
welded or bolted to the roof.
➢ Gas Tank Protector-
○ Gas tank protector cannot attach to anything other than your cage. It must be centered between
your frame humps. It cannot exceed 32” wide. It can angle in from your roll over protection. It
cannot exceed the farthest point of your 62” side bars. The bracing must be 4” above all floor sheet
metal, which cannot be removed, measured from the highest flat area of the floor in the rear seat
area. Gas tank protector must be on all 4 sides of the tank, front, back, both sides. Gas tank
protector may extend 6” above the speaker deck.
➢ Rear Window Bars-
○ NO REAR WINDOW BARS!
➢ Front Window Bars-
○ You may have 2 locations of 3/8 chain or 2 locations of 4 strands of 9 wire.
○ Must be within 6” of window opening.
➢ Motors-
○ Motor mounts must remain stock unless otherwise specified in the rules.
○ Front Motor mount may be welded solid.
○ If running stock motor mounts you may chain your engine down with 2- 3/8 chain. No welding and
may not strengthen car.
○ You may run headers
○ No carbing EFI motors.
○ NO engine or header protectors.
➢ Radiator-
○ You may run any radiator.
○ No radi barrels allowed.
➢ Interior Equipment:
○ You may have the following: aftermarket steering column, shifter, gas and brake, transmission
cooler and battery box.
○ All equipment must be fashioned tightly to the vehicle! * We do not want to see anything come
loose during the event, if it does, your stick will be pulled. Ratchet straps will only be sufficient as a
backup.
○ You cannot use any interior equipment to strengthen the car in any way. If any equipment is
deemed to strengthen the vehicle, you will be required to relocate it.
○ All battery boxes and gas pedal/brake pedal must be bolted to sheet metal only; they cannot be
attached to the frame or cross member in any way. No Larger than 1⁄2” bolts and standard washers
may be used to mount items (No full plate washer’s underneath).
➢ Gas Tank-
○ 15-gallon tank max, Fuel cells must be well constructed and out of a durable material. No plastic
tanks, metal is preferred, boat tank type is fine. Any splashing, spilling, or leaking of fuel will result
in a broken flag. Fuel cells are recommended to be mounted to the gas tank protector/ cage. No
“Gas Tank Holders”. Fuel lines must be secured.
○ Fuel tank must be bolted or chained in place with a floor mat covering it. No ratchet straps unless it
is a secondary device.
pre rans get 4- 6x6 1/8 plates
Rules Questions? Contact Jon- 715-222-9368