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Thomas County Fair Demolition Derby
Saturday, August 3, 2013
For questions contact:
Kirk Friesen @ (785) 443 - 4007
DRIVER ENTRY
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age. Driver must furnish his/her own car. Entry
fee $45.00 for driver and $20.00 per pit. All drivers and pit persons must sign waiver
of release of liability before entering pit area or track. Entries will be accepted up to
one hour prior to race time. You must be there at least one hour before show. All
driver and pit people must attend meeting prior to race time.
PRIZE MONEY
Full Size Compact Demolition Derby
1st- $1200 Payout TBD
2nd- $800
3rd- $600
4th- $400
5th- $300
6th- $200
7th- $100
PARTICIPANT REGULATIONS
2003 and newer vics must have stock cradle. No jeeps, trucks (rancheros, el caminos
are considered trucks), convertibles. No carryalls, Hearst, limos. NO imperials or
imperial sub frames allowed. NO LINCOLNS 61 to 70. Driver may maneuver forward
or backward. NO deliberate driver's door hits. If a driver does not hit another active
car in one minute that car/driver shall be disqualified. No sandbagging, if you are
sandbagging the race will be stopped and a flag will be placed on your car that says
sandbagger. Whoever takes you out will receive money or advance to the feature
event. This is up to promoter and will be announced at drivers meeting. Cars must
move when hit or show visible damage. Driver must remain in his/her car with
helmet on until car is removed from track or officials tell you different. Make sure
helmet strap is fastened. If helmet keeps coming off during race you will be
disqualified.
PREPARATION OF CARS
No screws allowed! Pre denting & tucking is okay. Slogans, advertising or painting
may be placed anywhere on the car except front doors. MANDATORY-put drivers
number on front doors big enough and plain enough to read. Must have a readable
roof sign with number. NO profanity. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet,
head liners, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable except front seats must be
removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS DOWN IN DOORS!!
Trunks must be empty of all debris, spare tires, rims, parts etc. Car must be clean of
all glass. NO ether or any other assisted re starts.
INSIDE OF CAR
Wagons must have spare tire flap removed. Cars must be swept clean of all glass &
debris. NO seam welding inside of car.
ENGINES & TRANSMISSION & DRIVE SHAFTS
Any engine or transmission may be used in any car but must be mounted within 3
inches of stock position. Motor mounts may be welded. Motors may be chained.
Motors must have air breather. Transmission coolers are okay. High pressure
hydraulic line recommended for this. Keep safety in mind when installing. Officials
may disqualify you if they think installation is unsafe. You may tie motor down with 2
chains with 2 links welded to the frame or 2 straps 1 inch wide 3 inches weld to
frame or wire in addition to motor mounts. Drive shaft- any drive shaft okay.
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS/ ENGINE CRADLES
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS are allowed but must be no wider than 12 inches. May
not be welded, bolted or connected to body, hood or frame. Forward supports must
be inside normally positioned headers and not extend past the water pump. AFTER
MARKET ENGINE CRADLES are allowed but cannot reinforce the frame in anyway. It
can be no further than 8 inches from original mounts and cannot connect to heads,
water pump or distributor protector. Cradle is to retain engine only.
BATTERIES
2 12v batteries max. Must be placed in a secure position and be covered with floor
mat, inner tube or something nonflammable. Batteries must be securely fastened
down.
RADIATORS & FANS
May be removed but not relocated. OEM style radiators only. NO homemade or tube
style. AC condensers if left in may be retained by four 3x6x1/4 inch straps max. and
eight 3/8 inch bolts with 1 inch washers. Straps may be welded to core support.
GAS TANKS
Maximum of 7 gallons of gas. Gas tanks must be placed in back seat area and
properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement. Do not use
bungee cords for this. If tank is not secure you will not be running. Tanks must have
secure caps and be leak proof. Lines must be leak proof. Stock gas tanks in cars
must be removed or have holes punched in them and be washed out. NO PLASTIC
TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS
ALLOWED!! EXCEPTION- plastic racing fuel cells are allowed. You must have a metal
or tin shield between gas tank and driver. This may be mounted with screws.
CAGE/HALO/FRONT & REAR WINDOW BARS
Cage may be constructed 1 of 2 ways.
OPTION 1- Cage is allowed 2 side bars max. Size 6 inch tubing or channel. Max of 3
cross bars allowed no larger than 5 inches diameter, no curved dash bars, must be a
minimum of 5 inches from center of dash, must be minimum of 10 inches from floor.
No higher than bottom of side windows. Rear bar may attach to front side of inner
tire well must be 2 inches off of backseat panel. 4 down legs allowed 6 inches wide
max. Down legs may attach to body, may not be within 4 inches of body mount bolts
or body plate.
OPTION 2- You are allowed 2 side bars 60" max. and 2 cross bars(no curved dash
bars). You are allowed a gas tank protector 6x24 inches must be at least 2 inches
from backseat panel. May attach to 2nd bar. 4 down legs as stated in option 1
(option 1 & 2 cage must be left in same position as it was when passed inspection).
HALO BAR- may be added to cage 5 inch diameter max. May go to floor pan sheet
metal not to frame. Must remain vertical, NO TILTING. Must be within 12 inches of
drivers seat. May only be attached to roof with 2 bolts.
FRONT WINDSHIELD BARS-only 2 1/2 inch max. diameter. 2 bars only. May not
extend more than 4 inches past windshield opening. All cross bars must be within
windshield opening. The front bars are a minimum of 14 inches apart. Cannot attach
to halo bar.
REAR WINDOW PROTECTOR-will either be 9 wire or max of 3/8 chain not welded
solid. You are allowed two 3 inch max. retaining plate to attach rear window
protector.
FRONT & BACK BUMPER
Must start with a factory bumper. May reinforce the inside of bumper but must
remain stock appearing. Reinforced no wider than frame rails. OUTSIDE OF
BUMPERS MUST BE STOCK APPEARING. All bumpers and brackets must be
passenger car origin, no rear brackets on front. All brackets and shocks must be
mounted outside of frame unless factory shocks were mounted inside of frame
(example 80's ford). Cadillacs and Y frame Chryslers must be mounted outside
frame. Bumpers and brackets may be welded solid to frame; no brackets may extend
further back than 10 inches from center of original core support bolt, 2 4x8x1/4 inch
straps per bumper may be welded to frame to hold bumper on only. Or 2 3/4 all
thread may be used with 4 inch washer max. Washer cannot be welded. Bumper
height from ground 16 inches min. 22 inches max from bottom of bumper. For front
of cars you must use front bumper brackets no rear brackets on front (OEM)
Anything excessive will not be allowed.
DOORS
All doors and wagon gates must be chained, wired or welded shut. All doors except
wagon gates may be welded solid outside only. You may use a 3 inch strap for this.
Wagon gates may weld four 3 inch plates or bolt 4 places with 3/4 inch althread with
washers no bigger than 4 inch outside diameter. Drivers door can have one bar
attached 3 inches past front doors.
HOODS
If hoods are removed or fan blade showing, belts must be cut or fan blade removed.
Hoods must have two holes cut in them for fire extinguishers. Not directly over
carburetor. You may use 6 althread no larger than 1 inch with washers no bigger
than 6 inches outside diameter. Only two may go through the frame (THESE 2 MUST
BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF RADIATOR SUPPORT). None in front of radiator. NO
WELDING ON HOODS THEY MUST OPEN FOR INSPECTION. You may use SAE 3/8
bolts with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter around header holes, fire
holes no more than 20 bolts for this.
TRUNKS
You can use four 1 inch althread with washer no larger than 6 inches outside
diameter. 2 may go through frame. You can use 10 SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no
larger than 1 inch outside diameter around lip of trunk lid or ten 1 inch welds around
trunk lid. If you don’t bolt you may weld trunk lid. Weld 6 inches leave 6 inches. 3
inch strap max. Tucking or V'ing of trunk is allowed. NO WEDGING. Quarter panels
must remain vertical within 3 inches of OEM position. 1 trunk lid per car.
BODY
Creasing of body allowed but cannot be welded or bolted. Cannot be doubled
creased. NO adding of skins. May patch rust hole but must be visible for inspectors.
No other body seam welding except what is stated in the rules. NO SEAM WELDING.
SEDAGON
You may sedagon a pre ran wagon but cannot but cannot exceed 4-3/4 althread with
6 inches outside diameter washers. Also may use 10 3/8 bolts with washers no
bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Or weld 10- 1 inch spots along with 4 althread.
None can go to frame. You cannot exceed this.
FENDERS
You may trim fenders. You can bolt fenders. 10 bolts per fender with bolts no bigger
than SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. REAR
QUARTER PANEL CONSIDERED FENDER.
TIRES/RIMS
14 ply fork lift tires okay. Do not exceed this. For those that don't have these, tire
inside of tire is okay. Field tile inside of tire okay. V-tread tire okay. NO liquid filled
tires. No split rims, NO paddle tires. No tires screwed to rims. Valve stem protectors
are okay. No reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes.
SUSPENSION
No special bumpers, extra weights, no weld on shocks, no trailer hitches, special
lifts, blocks, shackles, air lifts and air shocks must be deflated. A-Arms- you may
weld bolt or chain down your A-arms. You are allowed either 2 straps or 1 chain or 1
bolt per side all chains, bolts, straps must be in the middle of A-arm. Do not weld
entire A-arm down. 1 inch max nothing may contact the frame rail. All attachments
must be made to spring bucket only.
OLD IRON LEAF FIXING
6 leafs max. 2 1/2 inches wide, 2 inch stager, longest spring 5 ft. No thicker than
5/16. 4 clamps per side. Must be mounted as factory leafs would be mounted.
Wagons must be done as factory.
LEAF SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
Converting coil springs to leafs is allowed but you must follow these rules. Cars that
can be converted must be 80 or newer body styles NO EXCEPTIONS. Springs must
have at least a 2 inch stager, no more than 4 clamps per side, no more than 6
springs per side (car springs only). Springs must be no more than 2 1/2 inches wide,
longest spring must be no longer than 5 foot. Thickness no more than 5/16. This will
be checked with a 5/16 inch wrench.
LEAF SRPING MOUNTING
Front spring must use factory suspension hole (trailer arm hole). Reinforcement of
this hole must not exceed 3 inches of center of this hole and must be done on
outside of frame only and using metal no thicker than the frame. Any reinforcement
found on inside of frame will be cause for immediate disqualification. No
reinforcement for leaf spring hanging. Washers no bigger than 4 inches, outside
bracket no longer than 8 inches total. No welding except what it takes to mount the
brackets. This conversion must be as close as possible to OEM style mounting.
Example: mid 70 style GM wagons and Chryslers. If officials find you went beyond
how factory leaf springs are mounted on factory leaf cars you will not be allowed to
participate and no refund of entry fee. NO FLAT SPRUNG CARS.
REAR ENDS
Must be of OEM origin, five lug max. NO FLOATER. Rear end bracing allowed. Braces
are for the sole purpose of strengthening rear end housing only. Brake backing plate
must be OEM no reinforcements. Trailing arms may be lengthened or shortened.
Must be of passenger car origin and may be reinforced. Rear ends with bigger than
35 spline axles will be allowed to compete with stock trailing arms or if a leafed car a
4 inch stager in leafs. If driver refuses to pull axel, if any question of size of axle,
that driver shall be disqualified.
Watts link conversions on newer fords. You may convert a watts link to a standard 4
link system in the following way; Use the upper and lower trailing arm brackets off
an older ford. No shortening of trailing arms, no positioning brackets to strengthen
front down legs of the rear hump. Must mount in the stock location. Use upper
mount tray out of older car but must leave 2 inches of original factory package tray
to weld to. May not be welded to frame. Do not re-weld seam. Welds may only weld
to tray package.
A-ARM/TIE RODS/BALL JOINTS
A-arms covered under suspension. Tie rod ends must be factory OEM. Turn buckle
may be reinforced with sleeve. Tie rods NO HEMI JOINTS. May weld in ball joints
with the sole purpose of retaining ball joints in factory position only.
FRAMES
Welding on frames is allowed from the a-arm forward. Top seam only. Do not exceed
1/2 inch weld. You can weld 12 inches max behind a-arms and no further back than
front of front door not to exceed 1/2 inch weld. (I do not care how you split this up
but do not exceed 12 inches). No added metal. No concrete. Do not reinforce frame.
Notching of frame is permitted. On used cars with damaged frames or cars with
rusted frames you may patch. PA.TCH MUST BE CENTERED ON DAMAGE AREA. Not
to exceed 10 inches long 4 inches wide 5/16 thickness. 4 patches max. Must have at
least 4 inches between patches (Do not cut these patches into a bunch of little ones).
Frame damage must be obvious to inspectors. You may run a chain from frame to
frame in the back. Cars reinforced before ran will not be allowed. The patch rule
above is for repairs not for reinforcement. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDER COATING OR
PAINTING ON FRAME. Cross member may be welded but not reinforced. If you resubframe
car it must be model to model. Mopar and Caddies can close in the Y on
the front part of frame but cannot add metal to do this.
BODY MOUNT BOLTS
Body mount rubbers may be removed. Mount bolts may be replaced with 3/4 inch.
You may add two extra body mount bolts anywhere you want but do not exceed this.
If extra body mounts are horizontal cannot be no longer than 7 inches. Bottom body
mount washers must be inside frame or removed for inspection. If you use althread
2 nuts 2 washers. If you use bolts 1 nut 2 washers.
SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Cars must have 2 bars attached to center of windshield from roof down to dash
area to prevent hoot from coming in. Cannot be attached to halo bar.
2. Radiator overflow hoses must be pointing at ground and fastened so they cannot
shoot water towards officials or drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed toward front of the
car.
4. Note: if you have a hole in the fire wall it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. DOT approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not
be covered by insurance if a facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory you must wear long pants and shirt. Fire suit recommended.
9. 2 fires you are out unless fuel fire then one fire you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or track.
11. No pit persons allowed on track.
12. Note: Management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time.
Compact Car Preparation Rules
1. Vehicle Years and makes
1. Any make or model of car maybe entered as long as it’s front wheel
drive & has an engine that is V6 or less.
2. Safety
a. Anything that burns such as the headliner, rear seat, door panels, or carpet must be
removed.
b. All glass must be removed from the car including the headlights, side glass, front and rear
windows, taillights, and all the glass inside of the doors.
c. The original fuel tank must be removed but can be relocated to the rear seat for use as a
fuel cell if it contains the original electric fuel pump. A metal container or fuel cell must
be added, which has to be mounted behind the driver’s seat. (GAS TANK MUST BE
COVERED). The fuel container must NOT leak (NO EXCEPTIONS).
d. All Freon & Anti-freeze must be drained and removed from car.
e. All chrome stripping and pot metal must be removed along with the hardware from the
doors. A pad on the driver’s door may be placed for protection and an escape hole may be
cut out in the roof of the car above the driver’s seat.
f. The battery must be moved to the passenger side on the front floor of the car. (It must be
securely fastened and covered). A wooden battery box is not allowed for the battery
container. Padding is recommended. Dry cell batteries are preferred. Batteries must be
covered with rubber (inner tube, floor mat, etc.)
g. A driver’s safety belt and chest belt must be installed and used along with a safety
helmet.
h. Driver’s door may be braced:
i. May extend your Driver Door brace along rear door (inside car, see cage rules).
1. May also extend along the door your fuel cell is mounted next too,
preferably your driver’s side rear door.
ii. It is strongly advised to also run an exterior Driver’s Door bar on the outside of
the car fastened securely (No Grader Blades)
iii. Driver’s door may be reinforced between door skins with Concrete, Expanding
Foam, Wood, etc. do whatever you need to feel safe behind Driver’s Door only.
3. Car Preparation
a. ***NO WELD*** means absolutely NO WELDING, even if you have a factory weld
broken or cracked. DO NOT WELD IT!!! No frame seam welding, and NO TILTING
(not even cold bending, tilting, etc.)
b. Unlimited 3/8” bolts, Stamped washers, Chain, and Unlimited #9 wire can be used on
the car as desired.
c. The hood MUST be able to open at tech for inspection.
d. No extra bolts in radiator support, other than the 3/8” bolts permitted.
e. Fender well bolts are permitted (3/8” bolt and stamped fender washers).
f. Vertical bars in the windshield opening are MANDATORY in front of the driver. 2
(two) is minimum, 3 (three) maximum.
i. These bars can either connect to the firewall or the dash bar but not both
ii. They may not be welded any lower than 6” down the firewall.
g. NO FRESH UNDERCOATING
4. Car Identification
a. A 12” x 12” rooftop number is mandatory, securely fastened to the top of the car. This is
so the judges and announcers don’t get your car confused if the numbers on your doors
become unreadable.
b. Your number must also be on both the passenger & driver side doors.
5. Drivetrain Modifications
a. Changing of motors & transmissions is allowed.
b. All motors must run on gasoline or diesel.
c. Transmission cooler may be used.
d. A floor shifter may be used for transmission.
e. The cooling system must remain stock and in stock location and the heater core is to be
disconnected.
f. Headers maybe used in place of manifolds.
g. Engine cradles are permitted but must not attach in such a way as to reinforce the frame.
Judges decision on this is final.
6. Motor Mount Chains
a. Engine chains cannot be welded to frame, but can be welded to engine crossmember.
b. You can weld 2” wide strap across the rubber part of motor mounts to make them solid.
c. Broken motor mounts can have fabricated mount that attaches to engine cross member,
but not to frame rail.
d. Distributor guards are allowed but must have 1” gap between firewall and protector
during inspection. Firewall cannot be reinforced.
7. Suspension Modifications
a. You cannot weld on the A-arms.
b. Rear coil springs may be fastened on each end (wire, chain, hose clamps, etc.).
c. Rearend may be chained or wired to frame hump (1 chain per side only)
i. Chain may be fastened through hump with ½” bolt or may weld one link to the
hump. (3/8” chain max)
d. Car suspension must have bounce (No Solid Suspension).
e. Steering may be modified as needed, however lower A frames must remain stock.
8. Body Mounts
a. Redi-rod is permitted in front body mounts. No space is mandatory between radiator
support (core support) and frame.
b. Body mount spacers can be removed. Body may be bolted solid. Up to 1” redi-rod can be
used in place of body bolts. Body bolts must go inside of the frame and be fastened inside
the car with a nut with a maximum of 4” diameter washer underneath.
c. Redi-rod used in the core support and trunk mounts can go through frame and be used to
fasten hood & trunk lid.
d. All redi-rod must go through existing body mount holes (except in trunk).
i. Two redi-rod in trunk may also connect sheet metal to sheet metal (ie. trunk lid
to trunk floor)
9. Window Nets
a. Driver’s side only
b. May only go 6” past driver’s door seam. Do not make full length, even on 2 doors.
10. Safety Cage & Rollover bar (See attached picture)
a. All bars must be straight, no curved or bent bars
b. May have 2 side bars (length wise)
c. May have 3 cross bars (width wise)
d. Side bars may be welded to the front of the rear
fender wells
e. Rear cross bar may not touch rear speaker deck
or package tray area
f. May have halo (rollover) bar that must connect
to safety cage bars only, not to the floor or
frame.
11. Doors
a. Fasteners must be chains, bolts, or #9 wire.
b. Must have 2 fasteners minimum per door.
i. If your door comes open during the derby, you will be DQ’d
c. No extra bolts inside doors
12. Hood
a. Two (2) six by six (6x6) inch holes must be cut in hood in case of fire.
b. Hood Fasteners (6 total)
c. 6” diameter washers maximum
d. Hinges count as fasteners
e. Front all thread may go through the hood & front body mount and counts as a fastener
f. You may remove hinges and install bolts in rear of hood
g. Extra unlimited 3/8” bolts, stamped washers, chain, and unlimited #9 wire can be used to
hold hood sheet metal together.
13. Trunk
a. One (1) six by six (6x6) inch hole must be cut in trunk for inspection.
b. Trunk Fasteners (6 total).
i. 6” Diameter washers maximum
ii. Hinges count as fasteners
iii. All-thread can go through the frame but must go through a stock body mount
location, except Unibody cars, all-thread can go through the frame without body
mount.
c. Deck lids in rear of station wagons must be removed.
d. Extra unlimited 3/8” bolts, stamped washers, chain, and unlimited #9 wire can be used to
hold trunk sheet metal together.
e. You may tuck the trunk.
14. Bumpers & Brackets
a. Brackets and shocks can be welded with maximum 3/8” bead, no added iron, and must
remain in OEM location.
b. Chrome maybe beat down and welded on bumper.
c. Bumper Shocks must be of OEM application and car & make.
i. Chevy on Chevy, Chrysler on Chrysler, Ford on Ford, etc.
d. You may use 2” wide by ¼” thickness metal strap to square up the frame horns if
hardnosing, this shall only be used to wrap the last 2” of the frame to create a square
mounting surface. This iron CANNOT be used anywhere else or for any other purpose.
i. If you are shortening the frame horns before mounting your bumper, this strap
cannot be located under or behind the core support.
e. Brackets must attach in front of core support in stock location (not to be wrapped around
the crash point of the frame)
Engine
Cross Bar #1
Driver’s
seat
Cross Bar #2
Back Seat Area
Side Bar #1
Cross Bar #3
Side Bar # 2
Trunk
15. Tires and Wheels
a. Doubled tires OK
b. Tubed tires OK
c. Foam filled tires OK
d. No screwed or metal studded tires allowed
e. Do not have to have DOT stamp on them
f. Unlimited size
g. No 8 bolt wheels.
16. Frame Repair
a. There is to be no frame repair at all.
***JUDGES DISCRETION & DECISIONS ARE FINAL!!!***
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
For questions contact:
Kirk Friesen @ (785) 443 - 4007
DRIVER ENTRY
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age. Driver must furnish his/her own car. Entry
fee $45.00 for driver and $20.00 per pit. All drivers and pit persons must sign waiver
of release of liability before entering pit area or track. Entries will be accepted up to
one hour prior to race time. You must be there at least one hour before show. All
driver and pit people must attend meeting prior to race time.
PRIZE MONEY
Full Size Compact Demolition Derby
1st- $1200 Payout TBD
2nd- $800
3rd- $600
4th- $400
5th- $300
6th- $200
7th- $100
PARTICIPANT REGULATIONS
2003 and newer vics must have stock cradle. No jeeps, trucks (rancheros, el caminos
are considered trucks), convertibles. No carryalls, Hearst, limos. NO imperials or
imperial sub frames allowed. NO LINCOLNS 61 to 70. Driver may maneuver forward
or backward. NO deliberate driver's door hits. If a driver does not hit another active
car in one minute that car/driver shall be disqualified. No sandbagging, if you are
sandbagging the race will be stopped and a flag will be placed on your car that says
sandbagger. Whoever takes you out will receive money or advance to the feature
event. This is up to promoter and will be announced at drivers meeting. Cars must
move when hit or show visible damage. Driver must remain in his/her car with
helmet on until car is removed from track or officials tell you different. Make sure
helmet strap is fastened. If helmet keeps coming off during race you will be
disqualified.
PREPARATION OF CARS
No screws allowed! Pre denting & tucking is okay. Slogans, advertising or painting
may be placed anywhere on the car except front doors. MANDATORY-put drivers
number on front doors big enough and plain enough to read. Must have a readable
roof sign with number. NO profanity. All glass, chrome, pot metal, lights, carpet,
head liners, back seats, fiber glass (anything flammable except front seats must be
removed before reaching the exhibit area. DO NOT BREAK GLASS DOWN IN DOORS!!
Trunks must be empty of all debris, spare tires, rims, parts etc. Car must be clean of
all glass. NO ether or any other assisted re starts.
INSIDE OF CAR
Wagons must have spare tire flap removed. Cars must be swept clean of all glass &
debris. NO seam welding inside of car.
ENGINES & TRANSMISSION & DRIVE SHAFTS
Any engine or transmission may be used in any car but must be mounted within 3
inches of stock position. Motor mounts may be welded. Motors may be chained.
Motors must have air breather. Transmission coolers are okay. High pressure
hydraulic line recommended for this. Keep safety in mind when installing. Officials
may disqualify you if they think installation is unsafe. You may tie motor down with 2
chains with 2 links welded to the frame or 2 straps 1 inch wide 3 inches weld to
frame or wire in addition to motor mounts. Drive shaft- any drive shaft okay.
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS/ ENGINE CRADLES
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS are allowed but must be no wider than 12 inches. May
not be welded, bolted or connected to body, hood or frame. Forward supports must
be inside normally positioned headers and not extend past the water pump. AFTER
MARKET ENGINE CRADLES are allowed but cannot reinforce the frame in anyway. It
can be no further than 8 inches from original mounts and cannot connect to heads,
water pump or distributor protector. Cradle is to retain engine only.
BATTERIES
2 12v batteries max. Must be placed in a secure position and be covered with floor
mat, inner tube or something nonflammable. Batteries must be securely fastened
down.
RADIATORS & FANS
May be removed but not relocated. OEM style radiators only. NO homemade or tube
style. AC condensers if left in may be retained by four 3x6x1/4 inch straps max. and
eight 3/8 inch bolts with 1 inch washers. Straps may be welded to core support.
GAS TANKS
Maximum of 7 gallons of gas. Gas tanks must be placed in back seat area and
properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement. Do not use
bungee cords for this. If tank is not secure you will not be running. Tanks must have
secure caps and be leak proof. Lines must be leak proof. Stock gas tanks in cars
must be removed or have holes punched in them and be washed out. NO PLASTIC
TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS ALLOWED!! NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS
ALLOWED!! EXCEPTION- plastic racing fuel cells are allowed. You must have a metal
or tin shield between gas tank and driver. This may be mounted with screws.
CAGE/HALO/FRONT & REAR WINDOW BARS
Cage may be constructed 1 of 2 ways.
OPTION 1- Cage is allowed 2 side bars max. Size 6 inch tubing or channel. Max of 3
cross bars allowed no larger than 5 inches diameter, no curved dash bars, must be a
minimum of 5 inches from center of dash, must be minimum of 10 inches from floor.
No higher than bottom of side windows. Rear bar may attach to front side of inner
tire well must be 2 inches off of backseat panel. 4 down legs allowed 6 inches wide
max. Down legs may attach to body, may not be within 4 inches of body mount bolts
or body plate.
OPTION 2- You are allowed 2 side bars 60" max. and 2 cross bars(no curved dash
bars). You are allowed a gas tank protector 6x24 inches must be at least 2 inches
from backseat panel. May attach to 2nd bar. 4 down legs as stated in option 1
(option 1 & 2 cage must be left in same position as it was when passed inspection).
HALO BAR- may be added to cage 5 inch diameter max. May go to floor pan sheet
metal not to frame. Must remain vertical, NO TILTING. Must be within 12 inches of
drivers seat. May only be attached to roof with 2 bolts.
FRONT WINDSHIELD BARS-only 2 1/2 inch max. diameter. 2 bars only. May not
extend more than 4 inches past windshield opening. All cross bars must be within
windshield opening. The front bars are a minimum of 14 inches apart. Cannot attach
to halo bar.
REAR WINDOW PROTECTOR-will either be 9 wire or max of 3/8 chain not welded
solid. You are allowed two 3 inch max. retaining plate to attach rear window
protector.
FRONT & BACK BUMPER
Must start with a factory bumper. May reinforce the inside of bumper but must
remain stock appearing. Reinforced no wider than frame rails. OUTSIDE OF
BUMPERS MUST BE STOCK APPEARING. All bumpers and brackets must be
passenger car origin, no rear brackets on front. All brackets and shocks must be
mounted outside of frame unless factory shocks were mounted inside of frame
(example 80's ford). Cadillacs and Y frame Chryslers must be mounted outside
frame. Bumpers and brackets may be welded solid to frame; no brackets may extend
further back than 10 inches from center of original core support bolt, 2 4x8x1/4 inch
straps per bumper may be welded to frame to hold bumper on only. Or 2 3/4 all
thread may be used with 4 inch washer max. Washer cannot be welded. Bumper
height from ground 16 inches min. 22 inches max from bottom of bumper. For front
of cars you must use front bumper brackets no rear brackets on front (OEM)
Anything excessive will not be allowed.
DOORS
All doors and wagon gates must be chained, wired or welded shut. All doors except
wagon gates may be welded solid outside only. You may use a 3 inch strap for this.
Wagon gates may weld four 3 inch plates or bolt 4 places with 3/4 inch althread with
washers no bigger than 4 inch outside diameter. Drivers door can have one bar
attached 3 inches past front doors.
HOODS
If hoods are removed or fan blade showing, belts must be cut or fan blade removed.
Hoods must have two holes cut in them for fire extinguishers. Not directly over
carburetor. You may use 6 althread no larger than 1 inch with washers no bigger
than 6 inches outside diameter. Only two may go through the frame (THESE 2 MUST
BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF RADIATOR SUPPORT). None in front of radiator. NO
WELDING ON HOODS THEY MUST OPEN FOR INSPECTION. You may use SAE 3/8
bolts with washers no larger than 1 inch outside diameter around header holes, fire
holes no more than 20 bolts for this.
TRUNKS
You can use four 1 inch althread with washer no larger than 6 inches outside
diameter. 2 may go through frame. You can use 10 SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no
larger than 1 inch outside diameter around lip of trunk lid or ten 1 inch welds around
trunk lid. If you don’t bolt you may weld trunk lid. Weld 6 inches leave 6 inches. 3
inch strap max. Tucking or V'ing of trunk is allowed. NO WEDGING. Quarter panels
must remain vertical within 3 inches of OEM position. 1 trunk lid per car.
BODY
Creasing of body allowed but cannot be welded or bolted. Cannot be doubled
creased. NO adding of skins. May patch rust hole but must be visible for inspectors.
No other body seam welding except what is stated in the rules. NO SEAM WELDING.
SEDAGON
You may sedagon a pre ran wagon but cannot but cannot exceed 4-3/4 althread with
6 inches outside diameter washers. Also may use 10 3/8 bolts with washers no
bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. Or weld 10- 1 inch spots along with 4 althread.
None can go to frame. You cannot exceed this.
FENDERS
You may trim fenders. You can bolt fenders. 10 bolts per fender with bolts no bigger
than SAE 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger than 1 inch outside diameter. REAR
QUARTER PANEL CONSIDERED FENDER.
TIRES/RIMS
14 ply fork lift tires okay. Do not exceed this. For those that don't have these, tire
inside of tire is okay. Field tile inside of tire okay. V-tread tire okay. NO liquid filled
tires. No split rims, NO paddle tires. No tires screwed to rims. Valve stem protectors
are okay. No reinforcing of rims except around bolt holes.
SUSPENSION
No special bumpers, extra weights, no weld on shocks, no trailer hitches, special
lifts, blocks, shackles, air lifts and air shocks must be deflated. A-Arms- you may
weld bolt or chain down your A-arms. You are allowed either 2 straps or 1 chain or 1
bolt per side all chains, bolts, straps must be in the middle of A-arm. Do not weld
entire A-arm down. 1 inch max nothing may contact the frame rail. All attachments
must be made to spring bucket only.
OLD IRON LEAF FIXING
6 leafs max. 2 1/2 inches wide, 2 inch stager, longest spring 5 ft. No thicker than
5/16. 4 clamps per side. Must be mounted as factory leafs would be mounted.
Wagons must be done as factory.
LEAF SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
Converting coil springs to leafs is allowed but you must follow these rules. Cars that
can be converted must be 80 or newer body styles NO EXCEPTIONS. Springs must
have at least a 2 inch stager, no more than 4 clamps per side, no more than 6
springs per side (car springs only). Springs must be no more than 2 1/2 inches wide,
longest spring must be no longer than 5 foot. Thickness no more than 5/16. This will
be checked with a 5/16 inch wrench.
LEAF SRPING MOUNTING
Front spring must use factory suspension hole (trailer arm hole). Reinforcement of
this hole must not exceed 3 inches of center of this hole and must be done on
outside of frame only and using metal no thicker than the frame. Any reinforcement
found on inside of frame will be cause for immediate disqualification. No
reinforcement for leaf spring hanging. Washers no bigger than 4 inches, outside
bracket no longer than 8 inches total. No welding except what it takes to mount the
brackets. This conversion must be as close as possible to OEM style mounting.
Example: mid 70 style GM wagons and Chryslers. If officials find you went beyond
how factory leaf springs are mounted on factory leaf cars you will not be allowed to
participate and no refund of entry fee. NO FLAT SPRUNG CARS.
REAR ENDS
Must be of OEM origin, five lug max. NO FLOATER. Rear end bracing allowed. Braces
are for the sole purpose of strengthening rear end housing only. Brake backing plate
must be OEM no reinforcements. Trailing arms may be lengthened or shortened.
Must be of passenger car origin and may be reinforced. Rear ends with bigger than
35 spline axles will be allowed to compete with stock trailing arms or if a leafed car a
4 inch stager in leafs. If driver refuses to pull axel, if any question of size of axle,
that driver shall be disqualified.
Watts link conversions on newer fords. You may convert a watts link to a standard 4
link system in the following way; Use the upper and lower trailing arm brackets off
an older ford. No shortening of trailing arms, no positioning brackets to strengthen
front down legs of the rear hump. Must mount in the stock location. Use upper
mount tray out of older car but must leave 2 inches of original factory package tray
to weld to. May not be welded to frame. Do not re-weld seam. Welds may only weld
to tray package.
A-ARM/TIE RODS/BALL JOINTS
A-arms covered under suspension. Tie rod ends must be factory OEM. Turn buckle
may be reinforced with sleeve. Tie rods NO HEMI JOINTS. May weld in ball joints
with the sole purpose of retaining ball joints in factory position only.
FRAMES
Welding on frames is allowed from the a-arm forward. Top seam only. Do not exceed
1/2 inch weld. You can weld 12 inches max behind a-arms and no further back than
front of front door not to exceed 1/2 inch weld. (I do not care how you split this up
but do not exceed 12 inches). No added metal. No concrete. Do not reinforce frame.
Notching of frame is permitted. On used cars with damaged frames or cars with
rusted frames you may patch. PA.TCH MUST BE CENTERED ON DAMAGE AREA. Not
to exceed 10 inches long 4 inches wide 5/16 thickness. 4 patches max. Must have at
least 4 inches between patches (Do not cut these patches into a bunch of little ones).
Frame damage must be obvious to inspectors. You may run a chain from frame to
frame in the back. Cars reinforced before ran will not be allowed. The patch rule
above is for repairs not for reinforcement. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDER COATING OR
PAINTING ON FRAME. Cross member may be welded but not reinforced. If you resubframe
car it must be model to model. Mopar and Caddies can close in the Y on
the front part of frame but cannot add metal to do this.
BODY MOUNT BOLTS
Body mount rubbers may be removed. Mount bolts may be replaced with 3/4 inch.
You may add two extra body mount bolts anywhere you want but do not exceed this.
If extra body mounts are horizontal cannot be no longer than 7 inches. Bottom body
mount washers must be inside frame or removed for inspection. If you use althread
2 nuts 2 washers. If you use bolts 1 nut 2 washers.
SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Cars must have 2 bars attached to center of windshield from roof down to dash
area to prevent hoot from coming in. Cannot be attached to halo bar.
2. Radiator overflow hoses must be pointing at ground and fastened so they cannot
shoot water towards officials or drivers.
3. Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed toward front of the
car.
4. Note: if you have a hole in the fire wall it should be covered.
5. Safety belts required.
6. DOT approved helmets mandatory. Any driver using an open face helmet will not
be covered by insurance if a facial injury occurs.
7. Safety glasses or shield recommended.
8. Mandatory you must wear long pants and shirt. Fire suit recommended.
9. 2 fires you are out unless fuel fire then one fire you are out.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed in pit area or track.
11. No pit persons allowed on track.
12. Note: Management does have the right to disqualify a car/driver at any time.
Compact Car Preparation Rules
1. Vehicle Years and makes
1. Any make or model of car maybe entered as long as it’s front wheel
drive & has an engine that is V6 or less.
2. Safety
a. Anything that burns such as the headliner, rear seat, door panels, or carpet must be
removed.
b. All glass must be removed from the car including the headlights, side glass, front and rear
windows, taillights, and all the glass inside of the doors.
c. The original fuel tank must be removed but can be relocated to the rear seat for use as a
fuel cell if it contains the original electric fuel pump. A metal container or fuel cell must
be added, which has to be mounted behind the driver’s seat. (GAS TANK MUST BE
COVERED). The fuel container must NOT leak (NO EXCEPTIONS).
d. All Freon & Anti-freeze must be drained and removed from car.
e. All chrome stripping and pot metal must be removed along with the hardware from the
doors. A pad on the driver’s door may be placed for protection and an escape hole may be
cut out in the roof of the car above the driver’s seat.
f. The battery must be moved to the passenger side on the front floor of the car. (It must be
securely fastened and covered). A wooden battery box is not allowed for the battery
container. Padding is recommended. Dry cell batteries are preferred. Batteries must be
covered with rubber (inner tube, floor mat, etc.)
g. A driver’s safety belt and chest belt must be installed and used along with a safety
helmet.
h. Driver’s door may be braced:
i. May extend your Driver Door brace along rear door (inside car, see cage rules).
1. May also extend along the door your fuel cell is mounted next too,
preferably your driver’s side rear door.
ii. It is strongly advised to also run an exterior Driver’s Door bar on the outside of
the car fastened securely (No Grader Blades)
iii. Driver’s door may be reinforced between door skins with Concrete, Expanding
Foam, Wood, etc. do whatever you need to feel safe behind Driver’s Door only.
3. Car Preparation
a. ***NO WELD*** means absolutely NO WELDING, even if you have a factory weld
broken or cracked. DO NOT WELD IT!!! No frame seam welding, and NO TILTING
(not even cold bending, tilting, etc.)
b. Unlimited 3/8” bolts, Stamped washers, Chain, and Unlimited #9 wire can be used on
the car as desired.
c. The hood MUST be able to open at tech for inspection.
d. No extra bolts in radiator support, other than the 3/8” bolts permitted.
e. Fender well bolts are permitted (3/8” bolt and stamped fender washers).
f. Vertical bars in the windshield opening are MANDATORY in front of the driver. 2
(two) is minimum, 3 (three) maximum.
i. These bars can either connect to the firewall or the dash bar but not both
ii. They may not be welded any lower than 6” down the firewall.
g. NO FRESH UNDERCOATING
4. Car Identification
a. A 12” x 12” rooftop number is mandatory, securely fastened to the top of the car. This is
so the judges and announcers don’t get your car confused if the numbers on your doors
become unreadable.
b. Your number must also be on both the passenger & driver side doors.
5. Drivetrain Modifications
a. Changing of motors & transmissions is allowed.
b. All motors must run on gasoline or diesel.
c. Transmission cooler may be used.
d. A floor shifter may be used for transmission.
e. The cooling system must remain stock and in stock location and the heater core is to be
disconnected.
f. Headers maybe used in place of manifolds.
g. Engine cradles are permitted but must not attach in such a way as to reinforce the frame.
Judges decision on this is final.
6. Motor Mount Chains
a. Engine chains cannot be welded to frame, but can be welded to engine crossmember.
b. You can weld 2” wide strap across the rubber part of motor mounts to make them solid.
c. Broken motor mounts can have fabricated mount that attaches to engine cross member,
but not to frame rail.
d. Distributor guards are allowed but must have 1” gap between firewall and protector
during inspection. Firewall cannot be reinforced.
7. Suspension Modifications
a. You cannot weld on the A-arms.
b. Rear coil springs may be fastened on each end (wire, chain, hose clamps, etc.).
c. Rearend may be chained or wired to frame hump (1 chain per side only)
i. Chain may be fastened through hump with ½” bolt or may weld one link to the
hump. (3/8” chain max)
d. Car suspension must have bounce (No Solid Suspension).
e. Steering may be modified as needed, however lower A frames must remain stock.
8. Body Mounts
a. Redi-rod is permitted in front body mounts. No space is mandatory between radiator
support (core support) and frame.
b. Body mount spacers can be removed. Body may be bolted solid. Up to 1” redi-rod can be
used in place of body bolts. Body bolts must go inside of the frame and be fastened inside
the car with a nut with a maximum of 4” diameter washer underneath.
c. Redi-rod used in the core support and trunk mounts can go through frame and be used to
fasten hood & trunk lid.
d. All redi-rod must go through existing body mount holes (except in trunk).
i. Two redi-rod in trunk may also connect sheet metal to sheet metal (ie. trunk lid
to trunk floor)
9. Window Nets
a. Driver’s side only
b. May only go 6” past driver’s door seam. Do not make full length, even on 2 doors.
10. Safety Cage & Rollover bar (See attached picture)
a. All bars must be straight, no curved or bent bars
b. May have 2 side bars (length wise)
c. May have 3 cross bars (width wise)
d. Side bars may be welded to the front of the rear
fender wells
e. Rear cross bar may not touch rear speaker deck
or package tray area
f. May have halo (rollover) bar that must connect
to safety cage bars only, not to the floor or
frame.
11. Doors
a. Fasteners must be chains, bolts, or #9 wire.
b. Must have 2 fasteners minimum per door.
i. If your door comes open during the derby, you will be DQ’d
c. No extra bolts inside doors
12. Hood
a. Two (2) six by six (6x6) inch holes must be cut in hood in case of fire.
b. Hood Fasteners (6 total)
c. 6” diameter washers maximum
d. Hinges count as fasteners
e. Front all thread may go through the hood & front body mount and counts as a fastener
f. You may remove hinges and install bolts in rear of hood
g. Extra unlimited 3/8” bolts, stamped washers, chain, and unlimited #9 wire can be used to
hold hood sheet metal together.
13. Trunk
a. One (1) six by six (6x6) inch hole must be cut in trunk for inspection.
b. Trunk Fasteners (6 total).
i. 6” Diameter washers maximum
ii. Hinges count as fasteners
iii. All-thread can go through the frame but must go through a stock body mount
location, except Unibody cars, all-thread can go through the frame without body
mount.
c. Deck lids in rear of station wagons must be removed.
d. Extra unlimited 3/8” bolts, stamped washers, chain, and unlimited #9 wire can be used to
hold trunk sheet metal together.
e. You may tuck the trunk.
14. Bumpers & Brackets
a. Brackets and shocks can be welded with maximum 3/8” bead, no added iron, and must
remain in OEM location.
b. Chrome maybe beat down and welded on bumper.
c. Bumper Shocks must be of OEM application and car & make.
i. Chevy on Chevy, Chrysler on Chrysler, Ford on Ford, etc.
d. You may use 2” wide by ¼” thickness metal strap to square up the frame horns if
hardnosing, this shall only be used to wrap the last 2” of the frame to create a square
mounting surface. This iron CANNOT be used anywhere else or for any other purpose.
i. If you are shortening the frame horns before mounting your bumper, this strap
cannot be located under or behind the core support.
e. Brackets must attach in front of core support in stock location (not to be wrapped around
the crash point of the frame)
Engine
Cross Bar #1
Driver’s
seat
Cross Bar #2
Back Seat Area
Side Bar #1
Cross Bar #3
Side Bar # 2
Trunk
15. Tires and Wheels
a. Doubled tires OK
b. Tubed tires OK
c. Foam filled tires OK
d. No screwed or metal studded tires allowed
e. Do not have to have DOT stamp on them
f. Unlimited size
g. No 8 bolt wheels.
16. Frame Repair
a. There is to be no frame repair at all.
***JUDGES DISCRETION & DECISIONS ARE FINAL!!!***
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