Spoon River Speedway Demo derby Sept 29, 2012

[jimiboy13]

Spoon river speedway in Canton, IL is having another demo derby September 29, 2012. Pit gates open at 4:30, entry fee will be $50 that will get car, driver, and one pit man in, additional pit passes will be $25 a person. We are running modified cars only. The purse has not been determined at this time, we are waiting on sponsor's response.

Grandstands $11 for adults, 10 and under are FREE

The Speedway will be running powder puff and mechanics races also that night.

Rules will be posted at www.spoonriverspeedway.com in a few days, they will be close to GSA rules with a few changes.

For questions contact: Ricky Sheets [phone]
Andy Sheets [phone]
Jim McCance [phone]

[jimiboy13]

Spoon River Speedway
Demo Derby Rules
9-31-2012
The auto demolition derby is open to men and women who have a valid drivers license. In fairness to all contestants, the e following rules and regulations shall prevail .
DRIVERS ENTRY
Drivers must be at least 18 years of age , or if 16, 17 years of age must have notarized permit by parent/guardian. Driver must furnish his/her own car. Entry fee $50.00 for driver, car, and one pit person All drivers and pit person must sign waiver of release of liability before entering pit area or track. NO ONE UNDER 14 years of age allowed in pits 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 drivers and pit people must attend meeting prior to race time
PRIZE MONEY
Purse has not been determined at this time, waiting on sponsor's response.
PARTICIPANT REGULATIONS 2003 and newer vics must have stock cradle
No jeep, trucks, (rancheros, elcaminos, 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 drivers door hits, If a driver does not hit another active car in one minute that car/driver shall be disqualified . No sandbagging. .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 o.k. Slogans, advertising , or painting may be placed any where on car except front doors and right above front doors on roof ,# MANDATORY ---> put drivers number on front doors # and middle of roof and drivers name above front doors on roof big enough and plain enough to read. ( use your choice of number if that number is already being used you will have to put a letter behind it. 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 glass. # NO ether or any other assisted re starts.
INSIDE OF CAR*
Wagons must have spare tire flap removed or hole cut in it big enough to see in. Cars must be swept clean of all glass and debris. no seam welding inside of car . .Any althread that is horizontal must not exceed 7 inches.
ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS,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 O.K. High pressure hydraulicline recommended for this . (keep safety in mind when installing) (officials may disqualify if they think installation is unsafe) .You may tie moter down with 2-chains 2 links welded to frame , 2-straps 1 inch wide 3 inches weld to frame. or wire in addition to motor mounts. DRIVE SHAFT-any drive shaft okay.
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR/ ENGINE CRADLES
DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR 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 ALLOWED BUT can be no further then 8 inches from original mounts and cannot connect to heads, water pump, or distributor protector, and in no way reinforce frame. 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 home made or tube style. AC condensers if left in may be retained by four , 3x6x1/4 inch straps max. and 8, 3/8 inch bolts with 1 inch washers, straps may be welded to core support.
GAS TANKS
Maximum of 7 gallons 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 GAS TANKS ALLOWED NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS ALLOWED, NO PLASTIC TANKS ALLOWED # Exception plastic racing fuel cell is allowed .Must have a metal or tin shield between gas tank and driver (this may be mounted with screws)
CAGE/HALO/FRONT AND 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 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 pannel, 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 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 WITH IN 12INCHES OF DRIVERS SEAT. may only be attached to roof with 2 bolts.
Front windshield bars only 2 1/2 inch max. diameter, two 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.
Rear window protector, Allowed one rear window bar. No farther back then center of the trunk lid.
FRONT AND BACK BUMPER -(must start with a factory bumper) may reinforce inside of bumper but must remain stock appearing and reinforced no wider then frame rails. OUT SIDE 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 shock were mounted inside frame example (80's ford) Cadillac’s and y frame Chryslers must be mounted outside frame.
Bumpers and brackets may be welded solid to frame; no bracket may extend futher 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.

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 4 - 3 - inch plates or bolt 4 places with 3/4 althread with washers no bigger then 4 - inch outside diameter. . Drivers door can have one bar attached 3 inches past front doors.
HOODS
If hoods are removed or fan blade is showing. belts must be cut or fan blade removed. Hoods must have two holes cut in them for fire extinguishers not directly over carburetor. Hoods you may use 6 althread no larger then 1 inch with washer no bigger then 6 inch outside diameter. Only two may go threw the frame(THESE 2 MUST BE OUTSIDE 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 then 1-inch outside diameter around header holes, fire holes no more then 20 bolts for this.
TRUNKS
Trunk you can use 4 - 1 inch althread with washer no larger then 6-inch outside diameter 2 may go threw frame. You can use 10-sae 3/8 bolts with washers no larger then 1-inch outside diameter. around lip of trunk lid. or 10 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 and V'ing of trunk allowed #No wedging, quarter panels must remain vertical within 3 inches of of o.e.m position. 1-trunk lid per car
BODY
# creasing of body allowed but cannot be welded or bolted. can not bbe double creased *no adding of skins. may patch rust hole but must be visible for inspectors. no other body seam welding except what’s stated in the rules. no seam welding .
#SEDAGON
You may sedagon a pre ran wagon but can not exceed 4-3/4 althread with 6-inch outside diameter washers Also may use 10 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger then 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 then sae 3/8 bolts with washers no bigger then 1-inch outside diameter. (REAR QUARTER PANEL CONSIDERED FENDER)
*TIRES*/ RIMS
# 14 PLY FORK LIFT TIRES O.K. DO NOT EXCEED THIS. For those that don't have these, tire in side of tire is o.k. Field tile inside of tire o.k V-TREAD TIRE OKAY.. NO liquid filled tires.. . No split rims, NO paddle tires. .No tires screwed to rims, valve stem protectors o k. 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, 21/2 inches wide, 2 inch stager, longest spring 5 ft., no thicker then 5/16. 4 clamps per side. must be mounted as factory leafs would be. 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 then 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 then 5/16 #This will be checked with a 5/16 inch wrench.
LEAF SPRING 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 out side 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. Examples: 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 then 35 spline axels 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 axel ,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 no reweld 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 re-enforced 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*
Top seam only do not exceed 1/2 weld . 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. patch must be centered on damaged area, not to exceed 10 inches long 4 inches wide 1/4 thickness 5 patches max, must have at least 4 inches between patches ( do not cut this 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 to reinforcement. IF YOU RE SUBFRAME CAR IT MUST BE MODEL TO MODEL. Mopar and Caddys 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 can not be no longer then 7 inches. #Bottom body mount washers must be inside frame. or removed for inspection. if you use all theard 2 nuts 2 washers if you use bolts 1 nut 2 washers
#SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
1.Cars must have two bars attached in center of windshield from roof down to dash area to prevent hood from coming in. cannot be attached to halo bar.
2.Radiator overflow hoses must be pointing at ground and fastened so they can not shoot water towards officials or drivers.
3.Header pipes must be pointing straight up cannot be aimed toward front of 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 a 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 your out unless fuel fire then one fire your 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 anytime. Any person on track or causing trouble and not complying to rules will be ask to leave. (we can have you escorted off or have you arrested. Protest must be made no later then 5-minutes after heat in question. No protest will be taken after feature event and only drivers may protest. Officials will re-inspect the top cars. Anything done to car to make it illegal after inspection will be disqualified.
13. If you reinforce anything besides what is stated in these rules it can be considered illegal and you will not run. Officials decision is final.
NOTE - DECISION OF JUDGES ARE FINAL!!!!! Inspection will be thorough, scope, drills etc.