Post by seven1seven on Feb 9, 2012 21:11:54 GMT -5
Once again this is the official thread for the Indiana State Fair Derby!!
We have established a committee of people to help make this show happen!
please refer to Joe Hansford (seven1seven) 317-385-8033 for any rule questions. For ease of explanation and clarity please refer ONLY to him for questions pertaing to the rules!
for questions pertaining to vendors please contact Ryan Kehl (buzzkillrubber) 765-938-9127
Last year WE had a great thing going and due to the tragedy at the fair we had to cancel. This year we will be picking up right where we left off, from the rule sets to the payouts, everything will be the same. THANKS FOR THE INTEREST LAST YEAR AND PLEASE CARRY THAT OVER TO THIS YEARS SHOW SO WE CAN MAKE THIS SHOW GROW INTO WHAT THE STATE FAIR DERBY SHOULD BE! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT WERE SUPPORTING THE SHOW LAST YEAR AND A BIG THANKS TO THE CREW FOR ALL THE HARD WORK PUT IN TO MAKING THIS SOMETHING SPECIAL.
PLEASE READ ALL RULES THOROUGHLY TO MAKE THIS EASIER FOR US
Classes for this year
Modified's (Main Class) Max 80 Entries --- ENTRY FEE--- pre entry before July 31st --- $40 --- AFTER July 31st --- $50 ---
Stocks Max 20 Entries --- PRE ENTRY ONLY ENTRY FEE-- pre entry before July 31st --- $40 --- AFTER July 31st --- $50 ---
Minis Max 20 Entries--- PRE ENTRY ONLY ENTRY FEE-- pre entry before July 31st --- $40 --- AFTER July 31st --- $50 ---
PRO-MOD (NEW this year) --- PRE ENTRY ONLY--- NEED A MINIMUM OF 10 CARS ENTERED BY July 31st TO HAVE CLASS --- ENTRY FEE --- $50 ---
ENTRYS ARE NON REFUNDABLE UNLESS A CLASS DOES NOT RUN!
1. These rules are developed with the cost of car construction in mind. The cars are to be constructed according to the rules. If certain items are not specified, it doesn't mean it is legal. The judge's decision will be final, so call before you do something that you don't understand.
2. Any cars arriving late will not be eligible to compete unless prior arrangements have been made. All cars must be removed immediately after the show or they will become the property of the local salvage yard.
3. The driver must be at least 18 years old to drive at all fairs, unless the fair board allows younger drivers. You must be able to prove age upon request to drive, or have a notarized document signed by a parent or guardian stating that parents assume all risks. No one under the age of 16 will be able to compete at any fair unless approved by fair board. Call first.
4. Approved racing helmets must be worn at all times. Goggles or a face shield, fire suit or long sleeve shirt must be worn. Long pants and closed toe shoes are mandatory. No shorts allowed. If a driver removes his/her helmet while the event is taking place they will forfeit all winnings and be disqualified for the night.
5. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by the driver or the crew will cause your car to be disqualified and forfeit of any winnings. The judge's decision will be final.
6. No liquor or intoxicating beverages allowed in pit area. Possession of alcohol or drugs in pits will result in disqualification of your car.
7. Drivers meeting will be held before the event is to start to explain rules and flags. Any car protest must be made at this time. All drivers must attend, attendance will be taken.
8. A driver that is disqualified in the heat race for sandbagging or a intentional door hit, will not be allowed to compete anymore that evening.
9. The purpose of the derby is to provide entertainment for the spectators. Anyone not complying with the rules will be barred from the event.
10. It is mandatory for everyone entering into the pits to purchase a pit pass.
11. If a car is found illegal, no entries will be refunded. Cars should be brought legal. Not having a set of rules is not our fault. The fair board or promoter reserves the right to approve or reject any entries. Cars will be subject to inspection after event.
12. The driver is the only person allowed to drive the car at the venue. The driver and 1 crew member is the only person allowed around the car while their car is being inspected. Cars will be disqualified if rule is not followed.
13. You will be given one opportunity to fix your car to the rules after that it becomes judges decision if the car will run or not...
MODIFIED RULES
PREPARATION OF CAR:
Cars are to be constructed according to rules. Judges decision is FINAL.
No trucks, vans, ambulances, jeeps, carry-alls, limousines, 4-wheel drives, checker cabs or Chrysler imperials or imperials clips can compete. No Chrysler bodies on imperial frames. NO 03 and NEWER FOMOCO CARS OR FRAMES!!!!!
FRAMES: There is to be NO painting of frames. If you are painting a frame you are cheating and you won’t run. ALL factory frame holes must remain OPEN. top frame seams may be welded from front to rear topside only. 3x3 Washers may be welded over each body mount hole. TOP SIDE ONLY. On previous ran cars only the frame can be patched. A patch is considered ¼ in. steel maximum size of 4"x 6" and can be welded on solid. A previous ran car can have only 4 patches. These 4 plates must be flat plate only, this means no angle iron or bending a flat plate to make an angle. These plates cannot be welded or touching each other. The rear humps may be plated. The plate may be ¼ in. steel, maximum 22 inches in length, must be cut to contour of frame, placed in center of hump and this plate must be on the outside only. The rear arch plate must have no more curves than a crescent shape. (call if you do not understand) If it does not meet the cesent shape it will be cut before the car will run. Inspection holes on inside must be open and visible. We have the right to cut or drill frame at anytime. . You can cut flaps on front to pitch the frame, but pitch can be no more than ½ in. and no other metal or gussets can be added. Nothing is to be welded on the side of the spring bucket behind the ball joint. You may have a 5 inch long piece of angle welded to frame to set the cross member on if you like.
The only welds on the entire frame are 1. topside only 2. Flaps on the front frame for the pitch 3. Rear arches 4. Bumpers to frame 5. The piece of angle for the cross member 6. 3x3 washers on top of body mount holes 7. The 4 spots of the cage welded to frame. You may run a chain between the 2 humps or the 2 rear rails, when doing this, chain must be wrapped and bolted into itself not into the frame.
You may box in the belly rails (UNDER THE DOORS) of all GM's and you may box in the rear rails of pre 1974 GM's (in a factory manor) if they are open but must be the same thinkness or you will cut off. If you box in the belly rails, you MUST have 3 3/4" holes in each rail if us to scope them.
Mopars and Caddys can close the front in where the y is but no metal added or you will cut off.If you dont understand please call before doing it and have to cut it off.
Any other welds on frame will cause car to be disqualified!
No mix matching bodys and frames wagon with wagon.
If reclipping a car it must be pre-ran and must be per the era and the make and model of the car. I.E. 79-02 ford must be clipped with a 79-02 ford, 72-76 gms to 72-76 gm...
CAGES: A cage of no bigger than 4 in. pipe or 4 in. box tubing can be used. Inside cage if constructed properly can replace mandatory front door plate. The 4 legs running straight down from cage can run to topside of frame only. These legs must be vertical and cannot have plates or gussets welded off of them going to the frame. The front 2 legs may only be welded to the side rails of the frame. It MAY NOT be welded to the front clip in any way. Front bar of cage running under dash must be 6 in. behind front firewall and cannot have kicker going to the firewall. There is to be nothing welded from the dash bar going to the firewall or butted to the firewall. The cage may have an overhead bar. The bar must be straight up and down, no pitch towards rear of car. We will measure 6 in. from doorpost and rear cage bar inside car cannot be further back than this point. 2 door cars, 6in from the back of the drivers seat. Sidebars no longer than 4in. past dash or rear bar. If you run a roof sign the angles or braces may be welded to the rollover bar. Your roof sign can be bolted to the roof . You may run a gas tank protector but it cannot be welded to the rear sheet metal and the protector can only be 30 inches wide and MUST be in the CENTER of car.NO WIDER OR YOU WILL CUT. DO NOT BEAT SHEET METAL BACK. This rule also includes gas tank boxes. The gas tank protector cannot set on floorboard, it must flow with cage.
BUMPERS: Any year car bumper and bumper brackets allowed on any car. The bumper must be fastened with factory brackets in factory position, no homemade brackets. You CAN use up to 8" of tubing for bumpers shocks. You CANNOT use rear brackets on the front of the car. Bumpers can be welded to frame solid and may have 2 metal strips 2 in. wide. Welded 2 inches on the frame. Bumpers cannot be welded to the body. Bumpers must have factory skin and factory backing. You may load the inside of the FRONT bumper only if you like, we understand how expensive they are getting. You can weld the bumper skin. Maximum bumper height is 24 in. to bottom of bumper, minimum is 16 in. You may hardnose a bumper but you must use factory core support holes.Make sure your car is 16" in back or YOU WILL FIX IT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BODY: All glass, plastic grills, lights, chrome molding, trailer hitches and body trim must be removed. Station wagons must be emptied to the floorboard. Headliners also must be removed. Cars must be swept clean. A 12 in. hole must be cut in hood above carburetor. Half hoods on car are OK. If no hood, no fan on motor. If fan blades become exposed, car is disqualified. Hood is allowed 6 fasteners. Hood cannot be bent down in front of radiator. All thread 1 in. maximum may be ran thru core support next to radiator only, one on each side. They can go thru the hood with 3-inch max washers. Fasteners can be chains, wire, or bolts and cannot run in front of the radiator. Bolts no larger than 1in. No bolting or welding of body panels together. Rusty panels may be patched by using no more than 1in overlap. Do not cut rust out. If officials cannot tell there is rust, the patch will be removed. You must patch rust with the same thickness of metal, if thicker metal is used it will be cut off. If car has been previously ran we will allow you to repair body to keep it from falling off. No internal bracing of body. Doors may be welded solid 3" wide max 1/4" thick . NO overlapping pieces of short steel. One piece or short pieces butted together. Tops of doors can be folded over and welded. Chain, wire and bolts are also acceptable. Front doors are recomended to be painted white or outlined in another color different from the body paint. No interior seam welding on any body parts. Body bushings may be removed, but must use a 1in spacer in its place. Body mount bolt may be replaced with up to a 1in bolt. must be 1 in. off frame and cannot be larger than 3x3 so that frame can be inspected.You may add 2 extra body mounts from firewall back same size as all the others. Bodies cannot be bolted flat on top of frame. No plates or washers on bottom side of frame. Nuts must remain inside the frame.
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TRUNKS: A 12 in. hole MUST appear in trunk lid, not in the trunk floor.( No wedged cars.) Trunk lids can be welded solid with 3 inch wide strips 1/4 thick and cannot be overlapped. Trunks may be "V'd" in the center but the back quarters must remain in the stock position. You must have a speaker tray,if you dont have specker tray you cant weld front of trunk lid to floor and the trunk cannot be moved forward into the back window area.
You may run a bar from roof to trunk 2" on roof from back and 2" on trunk lid from specker tray in the center no bigger than 3" by 1/4.MUST BE TO SHEET METAL.You may have 2 piece of 1 inch all thread from frame to the trunk lid with max 3x3 washers.BUT THIS IS CONSIDERED 2 OF YOUR BODY MOUNTS. Tail light areas must remain open. No metal added to weld body to tail light area. If you have questions about tucking, call before you bring the car
SAFETY ITEMS: A wire, chain, or cable is required from cowl to roof in windshield area. No bars connecting to roll over bar or dash bar. There is to be nothing from the roof to firewall that will strengthen it in anyway. A doorplate must be in drivers side door in all cars without a cage. Doorplates are easiest mounted on inside of door. Gas tanks must be removed. A boat tank or fuel cell is recommended with no more than 6 gallons in tank. All fuel tanks unless fuel cells must be covered. All fuel lines must be enclosed in PVC pipe or something if they are inside car. Fuel lines must be clamped to the tank. Radiators must remain in stock location. You cannot run extra radiators or water supplies. Transmission coolers are allowed. Batteries must be moved. You can use 2 batteries, but they must be securely mounted in passenger side floorboard area. Batteries must be covered. Transmission coolers and battery boxes cannot strengthen frame in anyway.
SUSPENSION: Any type 5-lug axle rear end allowed. No changing of coil to leaf springs. Coil springs may be tack welded or wired to brackets. You may modify or weld tie rod ends and control arms. Rearend protectors cannot come within 6 inches of frame. all thread for shocks is ok.On 98 and newer watts if changing watts link out, you must use factory ford parts (97 and older Package tray and Brackets) to put rearend end in. ONLY upper 98-02 Coil Conversion Brackets or Homemade brackets may be used!!please refer to the separate rules below for details on what can be used. On leaf spring cars,must be factory leafs NO 3/4 TON LEAFS no more than 9 per side and no wider than 2.5 inches. No Flat springs. Factory Stagger. No leafs on top of main leaf. No leafs thicker than 1/4in. Only 4 leaf clamps per side. These clamps can be no wider than 3 inches and leafs cannot be welded together. Front upper a-arms may be bolted solid with one 1/2 in. bolt and 3x3 washer or welded at the top no adding steel.CALL IF ANY ? ON LEAFSPRINGS
WATTS LINK CHANGES FOR THE MODIFIED CLASS ONLY!
we as a committee have decided for ease of build and and ease of inspection that we will allow the following changes. The rules stated before hand concerned to the watts link are still allowed we are just giving this as an option also...
#1- we will allow AFTERMARKET UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS with these guidelines.. the brackets are not to be any thicker material than 1/4inch, you are allowed 3- 3/8th diameter bolts to hold each bracket to the PACKAGE TRAY ONLY! These bolts are not to go thru the package tray and the body.... bolted to the package tray only!!
#2-- these brackets must be in a factory location of a 1997 and older fomoco car! NO WELDING OF THE UPPER BRACKETS TO THE PACKAGE TRAY!!
#3- THE LOWER BRACKETS ARE TO REMAIN FACTORY 1997 AND OLDER FOMOCO CAR BRACKETS! Welded with a single bead of weld to hold them on... THIS SINGLE BEAD IS TO BE NO MORE THAN ½ INCH WIDE! If it is wider than ½ inch it will be cut to within specs!
#4- THESE LOWER BRACKETS MUST REMAIN IN THE FACTORY LOCATION FOR A 1997 AND OLDER FOMOCO CAR! DO NOT MOVE THEM FORWARD OR BACKWARD ON THE FRAME. STOCK LOCATION ONLY!
ENGINES: Engines and transmissions may be interchanged. Headers must be pointed straight up. Motor mounts may be welded, but no extra bracing to frame. Firewalls must be in all cars in original place. Distributor protectors are allowed. Distributor protectors can be butted into firewall but cannot be within 6 inches of the cage and 3"on each side of front window bar,NOTHING BEHIND DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR BUT FIREWALL.IF YOU HAVE 2 BARS FROM ROOF TO DASH THEY MAYBE CONNECTED IN THE MIDDLE NOT AT BOTTOM. Protector cannot strengthen frame in anyway. There should be no chains or bars going to frame from the protector. You may have 2 spots of wire or chain coming off front side of motor going to the engine cradle only. If electric fuel pump is used, it must be wired to kill switch. You may have skid plates under your motor and tranny but they must be attached to the motor and tranny only. Skid plates cannot be attached to frame or cross member.
TIRES: Any tire can run except "V" treads or paddle tires due to insurance purposes. No metal studded tires or beadlocks.
OTHER: Hood must be open for inspection AND MUST BE WITH CAR IN INSPECTION LINE. If it is not stated in the rules don't do it. Numbers must appear on ROOF SIGN !! . Anything left out of rules will be left up to the official's decision. All decisions by officials are final! You are allowed 2 trips thru the inspection line only. If your car doesn’t pass after 2 trips you wont run. Drivers and 1 crew member only are to bring the car to inspection. I will not have your buddies telling us how to do our jobs if they do you wont run.
NO WELDING ON CAR AFTER INSPECTION OR HEATS
WAGONS may be sedagoned ONLY after they have been ran thru their heat!!!!
ALL Inspections will be OFF of trailers
We WILL be measuring Bumper Heights before you pull on to the track so DO NOT change to shorter tires after inspection!
All questions need to be PM'ed to seven1seven or you can contact him at (317) 385-8033 or ask them on here and he will answer them
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Indiana State Fair Mini Car Rules for 2011
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1. All FULL SIZE rules apply to mini cars.
2. AMC’s ARE ALLOWED !!
3. Cars can have a maximum of 105 in. wheelbase. Wheelbase can not be altered to achieve 105in.but must be a mini car not a mid-size.
4. Cars with electric fuel pumps must be wired to shutoff by switch that is clearly marked.
5.Cars may run any make of motor or tranny combination, no reinforcement of motor cradle.
6. Leaf spring cars must run ( factory ) leaf setup.
7.Cars can run gas tank protectors.
8. NO V-8's, . . . 4 or 6 cyl. only!!
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Indiana State Fair STOCK Class Rules for 2011
1. Any passenger car or station wagon, which has a wheel base of 105" or longer, may be entered with the following exceptions. No hearses, limousines, four-wheel drive vehicles, Chrysler Imperials, or any car using an Imperial sub-frame.
2. All glass, plastic, chrome, lights, carpet, interior, and other fragile or flammable items must be removed before arriving at the track. All vehicle interiors and trunks must be swept clean. All rear seats and decking must be completely removed on station wagons. All trailer hitches and bracing must be removed.
3. Cars must have working seat belts safely secured to the car body or frame. Stock is OK. Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
4. All cars must have working brakes.
5. Driver's door must be painted white. Both front doors must have a number in contrasting color to that body panel approximately 24" in size. Same number must be painted on the roof in contrasting colors. Number shall be the drivers' choice. No profane or inappropriate words, numbers, drawings, etc. will be allowed. No signs, flags, or any other decoration may be attached to the exterior of the car.
6. Battery must be moved to the front passenger floorboard. It must be properly secured, then covered with a non-metallic material (floor mat, etc). Battery box is mandatory. Only one battery is allowed and it must be an automobile type battery.
7. Original gas tanks must be removed. Fuel cells must be placed behind the drivers' seat or in center of back seat area. You may use a boat tank or other well-made fuel cell, which holds no more then six gallons of gas. It must be properly secured and covered with a metal flash guard positioned to protect the driver. NO GAS TANK PROTECTORS OR REINFORCED TANKS ARE ALLOWED. There must be at least 6" of clearance between the gas tank and the rear firewall. Fuel line must be relocated from stock position, and must be run entirely within the driver's compartment. The fuel line must be secured properly, and have leak proof fittings.
8. You may run an electric fuel pump, but it must have an On/Off switch clearly labeled. This switch must be located by your battery box and must be easily reachable from outside the car.
9. Radiators may be removed, but not relocated. No reserve tanks. No alteration may be made to the cooling system (i.e. no auxiliary water pump or radiator).
10. NO Transmission Coolers Allowed Unless it is the cooler in the RADIATOR!
11. Tires must be DOT approved with a visible DOT stamp. Tire size shall be Min. 14", and Max. 16". No paddle or tractor treads. No solid or filled tires. Doubled tires are O.K. Valve stem protectors are O.K. but must be approved by the officials.
12. At least one, and no more then two vertical safety bars must be installed in the windshield opening. Chain or #9 wire is acceptable. These must be securely fastened to the firewall and roofline. You may run a strong wire mesh screen over any part of the windshield opening, so long as a six-inch gap is left between the edge of the screen and the top ½ of the driver's doorpost to allow placement of the heat stick.
13. Headers can be run thru hood, but must be pointed up, and no taller than 24"
14. You may cut wheel wells for tire clearance only. You are allowed 4 bolts per wheel well to fasten sheet metal to sheet metal only. These bolts may not be any bigger than 3/8, and the washer may be no bigger than ¼" thick and 1" in diameter.
15. All suspension parts, front and back, must be stock. If it doesn't bounce you don't run. No "leafing" of coil sprung cars; no truck coil springs may be used. On stock leaf sprung cars, leaf packs must have factory number of leafs per that style of car, and must have factory stagger and thickness. No more than six clamps per leaf pack. Clamps can be home made but must be similar to stock. Leaf packs must attach at factory location using factory hangers for that type of car (I.E. no converting Ford S hangers to GM style). On factory coil sprung cars, all components must be kept stock for that make of car. This includes control arms. THERE WILL BE NO ALTERING OR STENGTHENING CONTROL ARMS IN ANY WAY, THIS INCLUDES LENGTHENING or SHORTENING. No Chain on Suspension.
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16. You may use any factory car bumper. Bumpers may be welded to the shocks, bumper shocks may be welded solid, and shock brackets may be welded to frame. Attachment of bumper, shocks, or brackets may not be done in such a way to reinforce the frame. No home made shocks or brackets, no welding the inner and outer skins together, no loading of bumpers in any way. Whether welded or not, the bumper MUST be chained or wired to the car in two spots. These attachments may not be in front of the radiator, and may not act as reinforcement. The Max bumper height is 24" from bottom of bumper to the ground. Min. height is 16" to ground.
17. OPEN HOOD INSPECTION AT TECH. Hood must be wired, chained, or bolted shut within six inches of each of the four corners using no bigger than 3/4" bolts, one wrap of 3/8" chain, or up to six strands of #9 wire. You may also wire hood shut at the center of the hood (halfway between the core support and firewall). The front two attachments may extend thru the frame with up to 3/4" all thread in place of the body mounts. The rear attachments may only attach sheet metal to sheet metal, and may not extend to the frame or floor. Center tie downs may only go from sheet metal to sheet metal, using only wire or chain as specified above. Hood must have 12" hole for fire safety. No chain or wires shall be located in front of the radiator. If the fan becomes exposed during the event, the car will be disqualified.
18. Trunk lid must have a minimum 12" inspection hole. Deck lids and tailgates on wagons may NOT be welded or bolted shut. They must be wired or chained shut in 6 places, using no more than six strands of #9 wire or one pass of 3/8" chain. You can weld one washer to the body where the strands of #9 wire pass thru. This washer may not be anymore than ¼" in thickness and 2" in diameter. Deck lids and tailgates may be removed. Tucking deck lids is O.K., but at least half of the deck lid must still be in the stock location.
19. Doors must be welded, wired, or chained shut. If welding the doors shut, you may weld them solid using strapping no bigger than 3/8" thick and 3" wide. If using wire you must use min. six strands of #9 wire in at least two attachment points on each door. The tops of the doors may be folded over to the inside, but the door tops may not be welded. Officials must be able to see the interiors of the doors.
20. Body panels may be creased. Creases must not be welded, bolted, or attached together in any other manor. You may "sedan" a wagon, but the roof may not be tied down or attached to any part of the floor or body in any way ONLY after the car has been thru its heat. Rear quarters and speaker trays must be close to stock location. NO WEDGE CARS, PERIOD!
21. No patching of sheet metal except for floor pans (passenger area, trunk floors and rear pans can be patched). These floors may be patched with stock thickness sheet metal in a stock manner. Repairs are okay, but reinforcement is illegal.
22. No wire inside the cabin of the car (i.e. wire cannot be run from the roof to the frame). The only exception to this rule is that you may use wire to go thru the seat back and run it to the roof solely for purposes of holding the seat back in place. Or id a body mount has rusted out. You may run 9wire in place of the missing bolt (3 wires only). No more than 3 mounts may be fixed.
23. Any use of Wire, chain or similar fastening material shall not be excessive.
24.Body mounts must remain stock, with the exception of the back two body mounts in the trunk, and the front two body mounts that go thru the core support. The back bolts may be no larger than 3/4" in diameter and must be placed in the car the same way they came out (Do not extend bolts through the bottom of the frame). The front two body mounts at the core support may be replaced with 3/4" all thread, and may be run up thru the hood. These four body mounts must have a spacer at least 1" and no more the 3" tall. These spacers can be any material, but a metal spacer cannot be welded. Washers used for these four body mounts ONLY may be no more then ¼ inch thick and 4"x 4".
25. A four-point cage is strongly encouraged. Cage material can be 3" x 3" Max. Dash bar must be a minimum of 6" behind the center of firewall and rear bar may be no more than 6" behind the driver's seat. These bars along with your sidebars must be at least 6" above the floor pan. You may have this as a floating cage connected to the body, or you may connect it to the floor pan with 4 down bars. If you run the down bars they must be VERTICAL, and cannot tie into the body mounts. You may also run a rollover bar constructed of two down bars and one cross bar. The down bars must be VERTICAL, and cannot be located more than 6" behind the driver's seat. These down bars may be welded to the topside of the frame only. If you tie the roll over bar into you cage these bars will count as your cage’s rear down bars, the front bars must still go to sheet metal only. The cross bar must be horizontal and may either be on the inside or outside of the roof. The cage must be built for safety and not for reinforcement. If cage welds are not deemed safe, car will not run until welds are fixed.
26. A driver's door protective plate is required unless you have welded the driver's door shut AND you have also installed a 4-point cage. Even if you have welded the door and installed a cage, the doorplate is still encouraged. The driver's door protective plate is to be located on the outside of the driver's door only. The doorplate must be a minimum of 6" wide and 1/4" thick, and must extend at least 3 inches but not more than 6 inches past each door seam.
27. Drive Line: You may run any motor and transmission combo. You may use any factory five-lug car rear end. You may run homemade cross members, but they must be similar to factory. The cross member must mount close to factory location, and may not in any way act as a kicker or reinforcement. Rear ends must mount in factory manner. No altering rear cradle for rear end. Gear ratio must be no different then stock factory ratio (400 gear max). NO REAR END BRACES. Motor mounts may be altered, but must still work in factory manner. ONLY FACTORY MOTOR MOUNTS MAY BE WELED TO THE FRAME. If motor mount is altered, it must be bolted. (I.e. if you enhance the block mount to protect the boss’s, the block mount must both to a factory rubber motor mount). If you alter a motor mount it cannot reinforce the car in any way. You may swap factory mounts between makes (you may use a factory gm motor mount in a ford car and it may be welded). Factory Motor mounts may be chained or welded down, but can only attach straight down to the engine cradle. In such case, the chains or welding must do nothing more then hold the motor down and may not in any way be reinforcement or act as a skid plate. NO DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS. NO MID OR SKID PLATES. NO CRADELS.
28. Frame: No welding, plating, loading, pinning, capping, boxing C-channel, or altering the frame in anyway except what is specifically authorized in the rules. If any part of the car's frame seams have been welded it will not run. Any "hump plates" will have to be completely removed, No slicing or partial removal will be approved. Frame may be notched, but notch may NOT be pulled back together and re-welded. No re-welding front tabs on 80's and up fords (if you don't understand, ask ahead of derby day). You can re-stub bent frame horns on a pre-run by butt-welding the new section on. You will be allowed up to 4 patches to fix frame damage or rust, these patches must be no bigger then 4" x 6" x ¼" thick. Damage or rust must be visible to the inspector (frames will be scoped with a camera). You may only use one patch per damaged area; patches may not be welded together or connected in any way. You may only use 2 patches to repair rust on the entire frame. No more than 4 patches on any car. Pre-run cars may weld up a crack in the frame, but this counts as a patch.
29. With the exception of the changes from stock, which are specifically allowed in these rules, THIS IS A STOCK DERBY. No other welding, bolting, wiring, adding foreign material, or doing anything to reinforce or strengthen your car is permitted. There is only 1 interpretation of these rules. If you do not understand any rule, or you think there are multiple interpretations, call before building your car. Blatant cheating will result in disqualification.
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We are adding a PRO-MOD 1 SHOT HEAT this year
This will be a 20 Car MAX heat. Must have 10 Cars pre-registered by July 31st to have this class. $50 entry for this class... ENTRIES ARE NON- REFUNDABLE UNLESS THE CLASS DOES NOT RUN IF YOUR CAR IS FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL AND NOT FIXABLE TO MEET RULES YOU WILL NOT RUN AND WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTRY!
PRO-MOD RULES
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INDIANA STATE FAIR PRO-MOD RULES
THIS IS A SET OF CLARIFICATIONS AND LIMITS TO CERTAIN THINGS IN QUESTION AND ALSO GUIDELINES TO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO A CAR.. THERE MAY BE CERTAIN THINGS NOT ALLOWED OR ALLOWED THAT ARE NOT IN THE RULES.. THIS IS A CLASS DESIGNED TO LET CARS RUN THAT HAVE A LIL MORE DONE THAN A MODIFIED CAR DOES. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN BUILDING A CAR OR PAYING AN ENTRY FOR A CAR FOR THIS CLASS.
PLEASE CALL OR CONTACT THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANSWERING QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RULES BEFORE PAYING A ENTRY FEE. WE AS A COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A DECISION ON THIS CLASS IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION TO THE BUILD.
THANKS, THE INDIANA STATE FAIR DERBY COMMITTEE!
#1- THESE CARS ARE TO BE BUILT TO MODIFIED CLASS RULES WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS!
#2- ANY YEAR IMPERIAL IS ALLOWED--03 AND UP FOMOCO'S WITH CRADLE CHANGES!
#3- KICKERS ARE ALLOWED!
YOU ARE ALLOWED ONE KICKER PER SIDE OF FRAME IN THE FRONT OR BACK
THESE ARE TO BE NO FARTHER FORWARD THAN THE BACK OF THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND NO FARTHER BACK THAN THE FRONT OF THE HUMPS/ARCHES ALSO MUST BE TO THE TOP SIDE OF THE FRAME ONLY!
OR ONE KICKER FROM THE DASH BAR TO THE DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR IN THE FRONT!
THIS CAN BE WELDED TO THE PROTECTOR!
#4- IF CHOOSING TO RUN KICKERS PLEASE READ RULE #5 CLEARLY!
#5- WE WILL ALLOW 60 INCHES OF PLATE ON THE FRAME WITH OUT KICKERS OR 40 INCHES OF PLATE ON THE FRAME WITH KICKERS! THIS CAN BE ANY WHERE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME. THESE PLATES MUST BE NO THICKER THAN ¼ INCH! AND MUST BE CUT CONTOUR WITH THE FRAME!
#6- NO CAPPING OF FRAMES OR COMPLETELY PLATED FRAMES!
#7- NO STUFFING OF FRAMES! THIS MEANS NOTHING INSIDE OF THE FRAME OTHER THAN WHAT IS SPECIFIED IN THE THE RULES!
#8- A MAXIMUM OF 4 PINS ARE ALLOWED BUT ARE TO BE NO BIGGER DIAMETER THAN ½ INCH AND MUST RUN CROSSWAY THRU EACH INDIVIDUAL FRAME RAIL! PLEASE DONT TRY TO HIDE THEM!
DO NOT CONNECT FRAME RAILS WITH PINS
NO CONNECTING FRAME RAILS WITH THESE PINS AND ABSOLUTELY NO PINS RUNNING LENGTH WAYS WITH THE FRAME! CALL FOR CLARIFICATIONS IF NEEDED!
#9- NO SKINNING OF SHEET METAL! IF THERE IS A PATCH THAT IS NEEDED ON THE BODY OF THE CAR NOTHING ANY THICKER THAN FACTORY AUTOMOTIVE SHEETMETAL!
#10- FLAT LEAFS ARE ALLOWED! MUST BE FACTORY LEAF SPRINGS 5/16 thick with 2 inch stagger, ONLY 9 LEAFS PER SIDE!
#11- 8 LUG REARENDS ARE NOT ALLOWED!
#12- IF RUNNING A DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR AND ENGINE CRADLE A MAXIMUM OF 4 CHAINS ARE PERMITTED TO KEEP THE ENGINE IN THE CAR! THESE CAN BE TO YOUR CHOICE OF POSITIONS AND CAN BE WELDED TO THE FRAME!
#13- ANY TYPE OF CAGE IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT! THIS IS NOT GO PAST THE FIREWALL OTHER THAN TWO KICKERS TO FRAME OR ONE TO PROTECTOR AND IS NOT TO GO ANYWHERE PAST THE REAR SEATING AREA!
NO COMPLETELY CAGED CARS--- BY THIS WE MEAN NO CAGES IN THE TRUNK AND NOTHING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
#14- ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE YOU CUT SOMETHING EVEN IF IT WASNT STATED IN THE RULES!!
THESE RULES WERE DESIGNED BY ALL OF US ON THE DERBY COMMITTEE TO HELP CLARIFY AND EXPLAIN THE RULES.... SORRY FOR THE DELAY
This is NOT a FULL BLOWN OUTLAW CLASS
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ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL....
We have established a committee of people to help make this show happen!
please refer to Joe Hansford (seven1seven) 317-385-8033 for any rule questions. For ease of explanation and clarity please refer ONLY to him for questions pertaing to the rules!
for questions pertaining to vendors please contact Ryan Kehl (buzzkillrubber) 765-938-9127
Last year WE had a great thing going and due to the tragedy at the fair we had to cancel. This year we will be picking up right where we left off, from the rule sets to the payouts, everything will be the same. THANKS FOR THE INTEREST LAST YEAR AND PLEASE CARRY THAT OVER TO THIS YEARS SHOW SO WE CAN MAKE THIS SHOW GROW INTO WHAT THE STATE FAIR DERBY SHOULD BE! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT WERE SUPPORTING THE SHOW LAST YEAR AND A BIG THANKS TO THE CREW FOR ALL THE HARD WORK PUT IN TO MAKING THIS SOMETHING SPECIAL.
PLEASE READ ALL RULES THOROUGHLY TO MAKE THIS EASIER FOR US
Classes for this year
Modified's (Main Class) Max 80 Entries --- ENTRY FEE--- pre entry before July 31st --- $40 --- AFTER July 31st --- $50 ---
Stocks Max 20 Entries --- PRE ENTRY ONLY ENTRY FEE-- pre entry before July 31st --- $40 --- AFTER July 31st --- $50 ---
Minis Max 20 Entries--- PRE ENTRY ONLY ENTRY FEE-- pre entry before July 31st --- $40 --- AFTER July 31st --- $50 ---
PRO-MOD (NEW this year) --- PRE ENTRY ONLY--- NEED A MINIMUM OF 10 CARS ENTERED BY July 31st TO HAVE CLASS --- ENTRY FEE --- $50 ---
ENTRYS ARE NON REFUNDABLE UNLESS A CLASS DOES NOT RUN!
1. These rules are developed with the cost of car construction in mind. The cars are to be constructed according to the rules. If certain items are not specified, it doesn't mean it is legal. The judge's decision will be final, so call before you do something that you don't understand.
2. Any cars arriving late will not be eligible to compete unless prior arrangements have been made. All cars must be removed immediately after the show or they will become the property of the local salvage yard.
3. The driver must be at least 18 years old to drive at all fairs, unless the fair board allows younger drivers. You must be able to prove age upon request to drive, or have a notarized document signed by a parent or guardian stating that parents assume all risks. No one under the age of 16 will be able to compete at any fair unless approved by fair board. Call first.
4. Approved racing helmets must be worn at all times. Goggles or a face shield, fire suit or long sleeve shirt must be worn. Long pants and closed toe shoes are mandatory. No shorts allowed. If a driver removes his/her helmet while the event is taking place they will forfeit all winnings and be disqualified for the night.
5. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by the driver or the crew will cause your car to be disqualified and forfeit of any winnings. The judge's decision will be final.
6. No liquor or intoxicating beverages allowed in pit area. Possession of alcohol or drugs in pits will result in disqualification of your car.
7. Drivers meeting will be held before the event is to start to explain rules and flags. Any car protest must be made at this time. All drivers must attend, attendance will be taken.
8. A driver that is disqualified in the heat race for sandbagging or a intentional door hit, will not be allowed to compete anymore that evening.
9. The purpose of the derby is to provide entertainment for the spectators. Anyone not complying with the rules will be barred from the event.
10. It is mandatory for everyone entering into the pits to purchase a pit pass.
11. If a car is found illegal, no entries will be refunded. Cars should be brought legal. Not having a set of rules is not our fault. The fair board or promoter reserves the right to approve or reject any entries. Cars will be subject to inspection after event.
12. The driver is the only person allowed to drive the car at the venue. The driver and 1 crew member is the only person allowed around the car while their car is being inspected. Cars will be disqualified if rule is not followed.
13. You will be given one opportunity to fix your car to the rules after that it becomes judges decision if the car will run or not...
MODIFIED RULES
PREPARATION OF CAR:
Cars are to be constructed according to rules. Judges decision is FINAL.
No trucks, vans, ambulances, jeeps, carry-alls, limousines, 4-wheel drives, checker cabs or Chrysler imperials or imperials clips can compete. No Chrysler bodies on imperial frames. NO 03 and NEWER FOMOCO CARS OR FRAMES!!!!!
FRAMES: There is to be NO painting of frames. If you are painting a frame you are cheating and you won’t run. ALL factory frame holes must remain OPEN. top frame seams may be welded from front to rear topside only. 3x3 Washers may be welded over each body mount hole. TOP SIDE ONLY. On previous ran cars only the frame can be patched. A patch is considered ¼ in. steel maximum size of 4"x 6" and can be welded on solid. A previous ran car can have only 4 patches. These 4 plates must be flat plate only, this means no angle iron or bending a flat plate to make an angle. These plates cannot be welded or touching each other. The rear humps may be plated. The plate may be ¼ in. steel, maximum 22 inches in length, must be cut to contour of frame, placed in center of hump and this plate must be on the outside only. The rear arch plate must have no more curves than a crescent shape. (call if you do not understand) If it does not meet the cesent shape it will be cut before the car will run. Inspection holes on inside must be open and visible. We have the right to cut or drill frame at anytime. . You can cut flaps on front to pitch the frame, but pitch can be no more than ½ in. and no other metal or gussets can be added. Nothing is to be welded on the side of the spring bucket behind the ball joint. You may have a 5 inch long piece of angle welded to frame to set the cross member on if you like.
The only welds on the entire frame are 1. topside only 2. Flaps on the front frame for the pitch 3. Rear arches 4. Bumpers to frame 5. The piece of angle for the cross member 6. 3x3 washers on top of body mount holes 7. The 4 spots of the cage welded to frame. You may run a chain between the 2 humps or the 2 rear rails, when doing this, chain must be wrapped and bolted into itself not into the frame.
You may box in the belly rails (UNDER THE DOORS) of all GM's and you may box in the rear rails of pre 1974 GM's (in a factory manor) if they are open but must be the same thinkness or you will cut off. If you box in the belly rails, you MUST have 3 3/4" holes in each rail if us to scope them.
Mopars and Caddys can close the front in where the y is but no metal added or you will cut off.If you dont understand please call before doing it and have to cut it off.
Any other welds on frame will cause car to be disqualified!
No mix matching bodys and frames wagon with wagon.
If reclipping a car it must be pre-ran and must be per the era and the make and model of the car. I.E. 79-02 ford must be clipped with a 79-02 ford, 72-76 gms to 72-76 gm...
CAGES: A cage of no bigger than 4 in. pipe or 4 in. box tubing can be used. Inside cage if constructed properly can replace mandatory front door plate. The 4 legs running straight down from cage can run to topside of frame only. These legs must be vertical and cannot have plates or gussets welded off of them going to the frame. The front 2 legs may only be welded to the side rails of the frame. It MAY NOT be welded to the front clip in any way. Front bar of cage running under dash must be 6 in. behind front firewall and cannot have kicker going to the firewall. There is to be nothing welded from the dash bar going to the firewall or butted to the firewall. The cage may have an overhead bar. The bar must be straight up and down, no pitch towards rear of car. We will measure 6 in. from doorpost and rear cage bar inside car cannot be further back than this point. 2 door cars, 6in from the back of the drivers seat. Sidebars no longer than 4in. past dash or rear bar. If you run a roof sign the angles or braces may be welded to the rollover bar. Your roof sign can be bolted to the roof . You may run a gas tank protector but it cannot be welded to the rear sheet metal and the protector can only be 30 inches wide and MUST be in the CENTER of car.NO WIDER OR YOU WILL CUT. DO NOT BEAT SHEET METAL BACK. This rule also includes gas tank boxes. The gas tank protector cannot set on floorboard, it must flow with cage.
BUMPERS: Any year car bumper and bumper brackets allowed on any car. The bumper must be fastened with factory brackets in factory position, no homemade brackets. You CAN use up to 8" of tubing for bumpers shocks. You CANNOT use rear brackets on the front of the car. Bumpers can be welded to frame solid and may have 2 metal strips 2 in. wide. Welded 2 inches on the frame. Bumpers cannot be welded to the body. Bumpers must have factory skin and factory backing. You may load the inside of the FRONT bumper only if you like, we understand how expensive they are getting. You can weld the bumper skin. Maximum bumper height is 24 in. to bottom of bumper, minimum is 16 in. You may hardnose a bumper but you must use factory core support holes.Make sure your car is 16" in back or YOU WILL FIX IT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BODY: All glass, plastic grills, lights, chrome molding, trailer hitches and body trim must be removed. Station wagons must be emptied to the floorboard. Headliners also must be removed. Cars must be swept clean. A 12 in. hole must be cut in hood above carburetor. Half hoods on car are OK. If no hood, no fan on motor. If fan blades become exposed, car is disqualified. Hood is allowed 6 fasteners. Hood cannot be bent down in front of radiator. All thread 1 in. maximum may be ran thru core support next to radiator only, one on each side. They can go thru the hood with 3-inch max washers. Fasteners can be chains, wire, or bolts and cannot run in front of the radiator. Bolts no larger than 1in. No bolting or welding of body panels together. Rusty panels may be patched by using no more than 1in overlap. Do not cut rust out. If officials cannot tell there is rust, the patch will be removed. You must patch rust with the same thickness of metal, if thicker metal is used it will be cut off. If car has been previously ran we will allow you to repair body to keep it from falling off. No internal bracing of body. Doors may be welded solid 3" wide max 1/4" thick . NO overlapping pieces of short steel. One piece or short pieces butted together. Tops of doors can be folded over and welded. Chain, wire and bolts are also acceptable. Front doors are recomended to be painted white or outlined in another color different from the body paint. No interior seam welding on any body parts. Body bushings may be removed, but must use a 1in spacer in its place. Body mount bolt may be replaced with up to a 1in bolt. must be 1 in. off frame and cannot be larger than 3x3 so that frame can be inspected.You may add 2 extra body mounts from firewall back same size as all the others. Bodies cannot be bolted flat on top of frame. No plates or washers on bottom side of frame. Nuts must remain inside the frame.
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TRUNKS: A 12 in. hole MUST appear in trunk lid, not in the trunk floor.( No wedged cars.) Trunk lids can be welded solid with 3 inch wide strips 1/4 thick and cannot be overlapped. Trunks may be "V'd" in the center but the back quarters must remain in the stock position. You must have a speaker tray,if you dont have specker tray you cant weld front of trunk lid to floor and the trunk cannot be moved forward into the back window area.
You may run a bar from roof to trunk 2" on roof from back and 2" on trunk lid from specker tray in the center no bigger than 3" by 1/4.MUST BE TO SHEET METAL.You may have 2 piece of 1 inch all thread from frame to the trunk lid with max 3x3 washers.BUT THIS IS CONSIDERED 2 OF YOUR BODY MOUNTS. Tail light areas must remain open. No metal added to weld body to tail light area. If you have questions about tucking, call before you bring the car
SAFETY ITEMS: A wire, chain, or cable is required from cowl to roof in windshield area. No bars connecting to roll over bar or dash bar. There is to be nothing from the roof to firewall that will strengthen it in anyway. A doorplate must be in drivers side door in all cars without a cage. Doorplates are easiest mounted on inside of door. Gas tanks must be removed. A boat tank or fuel cell is recommended with no more than 6 gallons in tank. All fuel tanks unless fuel cells must be covered. All fuel lines must be enclosed in PVC pipe or something if they are inside car. Fuel lines must be clamped to the tank. Radiators must remain in stock location. You cannot run extra radiators or water supplies. Transmission coolers are allowed. Batteries must be moved. You can use 2 batteries, but they must be securely mounted in passenger side floorboard area. Batteries must be covered. Transmission coolers and battery boxes cannot strengthen frame in anyway.
SUSPENSION: Any type 5-lug axle rear end allowed. No changing of coil to leaf springs. Coil springs may be tack welded or wired to brackets. You may modify or weld tie rod ends and control arms. Rearend protectors cannot come within 6 inches of frame. all thread for shocks is ok.On 98 and newer watts if changing watts link out, you must use factory ford parts (97 and older Package tray and Brackets) to put rearend end in. ONLY upper 98-02 Coil Conversion Brackets or Homemade brackets may be used!!please refer to the separate rules below for details on what can be used. On leaf spring cars,must be factory leafs NO 3/4 TON LEAFS no more than 9 per side and no wider than 2.5 inches. No Flat springs. Factory Stagger. No leafs on top of main leaf. No leafs thicker than 1/4in. Only 4 leaf clamps per side. These clamps can be no wider than 3 inches and leafs cannot be welded together. Front upper a-arms may be bolted solid with one 1/2 in. bolt and 3x3 washer or welded at the top no adding steel.CALL IF ANY ? ON LEAFSPRINGS
WATTS LINK CHANGES FOR THE MODIFIED CLASS ONLY!
we as a committee have decided for ease of build and and ease of inspection that we will allow the following changes. The rules stated before hand concerned to the watts link are still allowed we are just giving this as an option also...
#1- we will allow AFTERMARKET UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS with these guidelines.. the brackets are not to be any thicker material than 1/4inch, you are allowed 3- 3/8th diameter bolts to hold each bracket to the PACKAGE TRAY ONLY! These bolts are not to go thru the package tray and the body.... bolted to the package tray only!!
#2-- these brackets must be in a factory location of a 1997 and older fomoco car! NO WELDING OF THE UPPER BRACKETS TO THE PACKAGE TRAY!!
#3- THE LOWER BRACKETS ARE TO REMAIN FACTORY 1997 AND OLDER FOMOCO CAR BRACKETS! Welded with a single bead of weld to hold them on... THIS SINGLE BEAD IS TO BE NO MORE THAN ½ INCH WIDE! If it is wider than ½ inch it will be cut to within specs!
#4- THESE LOWER BRACKETS MUST REMAIN IN THE FACTORY LOCATION FOR A 1997 AND OLDER FOMOCO CAR! DO NOT MOVE THEM FORWARD OR BACKWARD ON THE FRAME. STOCK LOCATION ONLY!
ENGINES: Engines and transmissions may be interchanged. Headers must be pointed straight up. Motor mounts may be welded, but no extra bracing to frame. Firewalls must be in all cars in original place. Distributor protectors are allowed. Distributor protectors can be butted into firewall but cannot be within 6 inches of the cage and 3"on each side of front window bar,NOTHING BEHIND DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR BUT FIREWALL.IF YOU HAVE 2 BARS FROM ROOF TO DASH THEY MAYBE CONNECTED IN THE MIDDLE NOT AT BOTTOM. Protector cannot strengthen frame in anyway. There should be no chains or bars going to frame from the protector. You may have 2 spots of wire or chain coming off front side of motor going to the engine cradle only. If electric fuel pump is used, it must be wired to kill switch. You may have skid plates under your motor and tranny but they must be attached to the motor and tranny only. Skid plates cannot be attached to frame or cross member.
TIRES: Any tire can run except "V" treads or paddle tires due to insurance purposes. No metal studded tires or beadlocks.
OTHER: Hood must be open for inspection AND MUST BE WITH CAR IN INSPECTION LINE. If it is not stated in the rules don't do it. Numbers must appear on ROOF SIGN !! . Anything left out of rules will be left up to the official's decision. All decisions by officials are final! You are allowed 2 trips thru the inspection line only. If your car doesn’t pass after 2 trips you wont run. Drivers and 1 crew member only are to bring the car to inspection. I will not have your buddies telling us how to do our jobs if they do you wont run.
NO WELDING ON CAR AFTER INSPECTION OR HEATS
WAGONS may be sedagoned ONLY after they have been ran thru their heat!!!!
ALL Inspections will be OFF of trailers
We WILL be measuring Bumper Heights before you pull on to the track so DO NOT change to shorter tires after inspection!
All questions need to be PM'ed to seven1seven or you can contact him at (317) 385-8033 or ask them on here and he will answer them
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Indiana State Fair Mini Car Rules for 2011
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1. All FULL SIZE rules apply to mini cars.
2. AMC’s ARE ALLOWED !!
3. Cars can have a maximum of 105 in. wheelbase. Wheelbase can not be altered to achieve 105in.but must be a mini car not a mid-size.
4. Cars with electric fuel pumps must be wired to shutoff by switch that is clearly marked.
5.Cars may run any make of motor or tranny combination, no reinforcement of motor cradle.
6. Leaf spring cars must run ( factory ) leaf setup.
7.Cars can run gas tank protectors.
8. NO V-8's, . . . 4 or 6 cyl. only!!
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Indiana State Fair STOCK Class Rules for 2011
1. Any passenger car or station wagon, which has a wheel base of 105" or longer, may be entered with the following exceptions. No hearses, limousines, four-wheel drive vehicles, Chrysler Imperials, or any car using an Imperial sub-frame.
2. All glass, plastic, chrome, lights, carpet, interior, and other fragile or flammable items must be removed before arriving at the track. All vehicle interiors and trunks must be swept clean. All rear seats and decking must be completely removed on station wagons. All trailer hitches and bracing must be removed.
3. Cars must have working seat belts safely secured to the car body or frame. Stock is OK. Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
4. All cars must have working brakes.
5. Driver's door must be painted white. Both front doors must have a number in contrasting color to that body panel approximately 24" in size. Same number must be painted on the roof in contrasting colors. Number shall be the drivers' choice. No profane or inappropriate words, numbers, drawings, etc. will be allowed. No signs, flags, or any other decoration may be attached to the exterior of the car.
6. Battery must be moved to the front passenger floorboard. It must be properly secured, then covered with a non-metallic material (floor mat, etc). Battery box is mandatory. Only one battery is allowed and it must be an automobile type battery.
7. Original gas tanks must be removed. Fuel cells must be placed behind the drivers' seat or in center of back seat area. You may use a boat tank or other well-made fuel cell, which holds no more then six gallons of gas. It must be properly secured and covered with a metal flash guard positioned to protect the driver. NO GAS TANK PROTECTORS OR REINFORCED TANKS ARE ALLOWED. There must be at least 6" of clearance between the gas tank and the rear firewall. Fuel line must be relocated from stock position, and must be run entirely within the driver's compartment. The fuel line must be secured properly, and have leak proof fittings.
8. You may run an electric fuel pump, but it must have an On/Off switch clearly labeled. This switch must be located by your battery box and must be easily reachable from outside the car.
9. Radiators may be removed, but not relocated. No reserve tanks. No alteration may be made to the cooling system (i.e. no auxiliary water pump or radiator).
10. NO Transmission Coolers Allowed Unless it is the cooler in the RADIATOR!
11. Tires must be DOT approved with a visible DOT stamp. Tire size shall be Min. 14", and Max. 16". No paddle or tractor treads. No solid or filled tires. Doubled tires are O.K. Valve stem protectors are O.K. but must be approved by the officials.
12. At least one, and no more then two vertical safety bars must be installed in the windshield opening. Chain or #9 wire is acceptable. These must be securely fastened to the firewall and roofline. You may run a strong wire mesh screen over any part of the windshield opening, so long as a six-inch gap is left between the edge of the screen and the top ½ of the driver's doorpost to allow placement of the heat stick.
13. Headers can be run thru hood, but must be pointed up, and no taller than 24"
14. You may cut wheel wells for tire clearance only. You are allowed 4 bolts per wheel well to fasten sheet metal to sheet metal only. These bolts may not be any bigger than 3/8, and the washer may be no bigger than ¼" thick and 1" in diameter.
15. All suspension parts, front and back, must be stock. If it doesn't bounce you don't run. No "leafing" of coil sprung cars; no truck coil springs may be used. On stock leaf sprung cars, leaf packs must have factory number of leafs per that style of car, and must have factory stagger and thickness. No more than six clamps per leaf pack. Clamps can be home made but must be similar to stock. Leaf packs must attach at factory location using factory hangers for that type of car (I.E. no converting Ford S hangers to GM style). On factory coil sprung cars, all components must be kept stock for that make of car. This includes control arms. THERE WILL BE NO ALTERING OR STENGTHENING CONTROL ARMS IN ANY WAY, THIS INCLUDES LENGTHENING or SHORTENING. No Chain on Suspension.
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16. You may use any factory car bumper. Bumpers may be welded to the shocks, bumper shocks may be welded solid, and shock brackets may be welded to frame. Attachment of bumper, shocks, or brackets may not be done in such a way to reinforce the frame. No home made shocks or brackets, no welding the inner and outer skins together, no loading of bumpers in any way. Whether welded or not, the bumper MUST be chained or wired to the car in two spots. These attachments may not be in front of the radiator, and may not act as reinforcement. The Max bumper height is 24" from bottom of bumper to the ground. Min. height is 16" to ground.
17. OPEN HOOD INSPECTION AT TECH. Hood must be wired, chained, or bolted shut within six inches of each of the four corners using no bigger than 3/4" bolts, one wrap of 3/8" chain, or up to six strands of #9 wire. You may also wire hood shut at the center of the hood (halfway between the core support and firewall). The front two attachments may extend thru the frame with up to 3/4" all thread in place of the body mounts. The rear attachments may only attach sheet metal to sheet metal, and may not extend to the frame or floor. Center tie downs may only go from sheet metal to sheet metal, using only wire or chain as specified above. Hood must have 12" hole for fire safety. No chain or wires shall be located in front of the radiator. If the fan becomes exposed during the event, the car will be disqualified.
18. Trunk lid must have a minimum 12" inspection hole. Deck lids and tailgates on wagons may NOT be welded or bolted shut. They must be wired or chained shut in 6 places, using no more than six strands of #9 wire or one pass of 3/8" chain. You can weld one washer to the body where the strands of #9 wire pass thru. This washer may not be anymore than ¼" in thickness and 2" in diameter. Deck lids and tailgates may be removed. Tucking deck lids is O.K., but at least half of the deck lid must still be in the stock location.
19. Doors must be welded, wired, or chained shut. If welding the doors shut, you may weld them solid using strapping no bigger than 3/8" thick and 3" wide. If using wire you must use min. six strands of #9 wire in at least two attachment points on each door. The tops of the doors may be folded over to the inside, but the door tops may not be welded. Officials must be able to see the interiors of the doors.
20. Body panels may be creased. Creases must not be welded, bolted, or attached together in any other manor. You may "sedan" a wagon, but the roof may not be tied down or attached to any part of the floor or body in any way ONLY after the car has been thru its heat. Rear quarters and speaker trays must be close to stock location. NO WEDGE CARS, PERIOD!
21. No patching of sheet metal except for floor pans (passenger area, trunk floors and rear pans can be patched). These floors may be patched with stock thickness sheet metal in a stock manner. Repairs are okay, but reinforcement is illegal.
22. No wire inside the cabin of the car (i.e. wire cannot be run from the roof to the frame). The only exception to this rule is that you may use wire to go thru the seat back and run it to the roof solely for purposes of holding the seat back in place. Or id a body mount has rusted out. You may run 9wire in place of the missing bolt (3 wires only). No more than 3 mounts may be fixed.
23. Any use of Wire, chain or similar fastening material shall not be excessive.
24.Body mounts must remain stock, with the exception of the back two body mounts in the trunk, and the front two body mounts that go thru the core support. The back bolts may be no larger than 3/4" in diameter and must be placed in the car the same way they came out (Do not extend bolts through the bottom of the frame). The front two body mounts at the core support may be replaced with 3/4" all thread, and may be run up thru the hood. These four body mounts must have a spacer at least 1" and no more the 3" tall. These spacers can be any material, but a metal spacer cannot be welded. Washers used for these four body mounts ONLY may be no more then ¼ inch thick and 4"x 4".
25. A four-point cage is strongly encouraged. Cage material can be 3" x 3" Max. Dash bar must be a minimum of 6" behind the center of firewall and rear bar may be no more than 6" behind the driver's seat. These bars along with your sidebars must be at least 6" above the floor pan. You may have this as a floating cage connected to the body, or you may connect it to the floor pan with 4 down bars. If you run the down bars they must be VERTICAL, and cannot tie into the body mounts. You may also run a rollover bar constructed of two down bars and one cross bar. The down bars must be VERTICAL, and cannot be located more than 6" behind the driver's seat. These down bars may be welded to the topside of the frame only. If you tie the roll over bar into you cage these bars will count as your cage’s rear down bars, the front bars must still go to sheet metal only. The cross bar must be horizontal and may either be on the inside or outside of the roof. The cage must be built for safety and not for reinforcement. If cage welds are not deemed safe, car will not run until welds are fixed.
26. A driver's door protective plate is required unless you have welded the driver's door shut AND you have also installed a 4-point cage. Even if you have welded the door and installed a cage, the doorplate is still encouraged. The driver's door protective plate is to be located on the outside of the driver's door only. The doorplate must be a minimum of 6" wide and 1/4" thick, and must extend at least 3 inches but not more than 6 inches past each door seam.
27. Drive Line: You may run any motor and transmission combo. You may use any factory five-lug car rear end. You may run homemade cross members, but they must be similar to factory. The cross member must mount close to factory location, and may not in any way act as a kicker or reinforcement. Rear ends must mount in factory manner. No altering rear cradle for rear end. Gear ratio must be no different then stock factory ratio (400 gear max). NO REAR END BRACES. Motor mounts may be altered, but must still work in factory manner. ONLY FACTORY MOTOR MOUNTS MAY BE WELED TO THE FRAME. If motor mount is altered, it must be bolted. (I.e. if you enhance the block mount to protect the boss’s, the block mount must both to a factory rubber motor mount). If you alter a motor mount it cannot reinforce the car in any way. You may swap factory mounts between makes (you may use a factory gm motor mount in a ford car and it may be welded). Factory Motor mounts may be chained or welded down, but can only attach straight down to the engine cradle. In such case, the chains or welding must do nothing more then hold the motor down and may not in any way be reinforcement or act as a skid plate. NO DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS. NO MID OR SKID PLATES. NO CRADELS.
28. Frame: No welding, plating, loading, pinning, capping, boxing C-channel, or altering the frame in anyway except what is specifically authorized in the rules. If any part of the car's frame seams have been welded it will not run. Any "hump plates" will have to be completely removed, No slicing or partial removal will be approved. Frame may be notched, but notch may NOT be pulled back together and re-welded. No re-welding front tabs on 80's and up fords (if you don't understand, ask ahead of derby day). You can re-stub bent frame horns on a pre-run by butt-welding the new section on. You will be allowed up to 4 patches to fix frame damage or rust, these patches must be no bigger then 4" x 6" x ¼" thick. Damage or rust must be visible to the inspector (frames will be scoped with a camera). You may only use one patch per damaged area; patches may not be welded together or connected in any way. You may only use 2 patches to repair rust on the entire frame. No more than 4 patches on any car. Pre-run cars may weld up a crack in the frame, but this counts as a patch.
29. With the exception of the changes from stock, which are specifically allowed in these rules, THIS IS A STOCK DERBY. No other welding, bolting, wiring, adding foreign material, or doing anything to reinforce or strengthen your car is permitted. There is only 1 interpretation of these rules. If you do not understand any rule, or you think there are multiple interpretations, call before building your car. Blatant cheating will result in disqualification.
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We are adding a PRO-MOD 1 SHOT HEAT this year
This will be a 20 Car MAX heat. Must have 10 Cars pre-registered by July 31st to have this class. $50 entry for this class... ENTRIES ARE NON- REFUNDABLE UNLESS THE CLASS DOES NOT RUN IF YOUR CAR IS FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL AND NOT FIXABLE TO MEET RULES YOU WILL NOT RUN AND WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTRY!
PRO-MOD RULES
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INDIANA STATE FAIR PRO-MOD RULES
THIS IS A SET OF CLARIFICATIONS AND LIMITS TO CERTAIN THINGS IN QUESTION AND ALSO GUIDELINES TO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO A CAR.. THERE MAY BE CERTAIN THINGS NOT ALLOWED OR ALLOWED THAT ARE NOT IN THE RULES.. THIS IS A CLASS DESIGNED TO LET CARS RUN THAT HAVE A LIL MORE DONE THAN A MODIFIED CAR DOES. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN BUILDING A CAR OR PAYING AN ENTRY FOR A CAR FOR THIS CLASS.
PLEASE CALL OR CONTACT THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANSWERING QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RULES BEFORE PAYING A ENTRY FEE. WE AS A COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A DECISION ON THIS CLASS IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION TO THE BUILD.
THANKS, THE INDIANA STATE FAIR DERBY COMMITTEE!
#1- THESE CARS ARE TO BE BUILT TO MODIFIED CLASS RULES WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS!
#2- ANY YEAR IMPERIAL IS ALLOWED--03 AND UP FOMOCO'S WITH CRADLE CHANGES!
#3- KICKERS ARE ALLOWED!
YOU ARE ALLOWED ONE KICKER PER SIDE OF FRAME IN THE FRONT OR BACK
THESE ARE TO BE NO FARTHER FORWARD THAN THE BACK OF THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND NO FARTHER BACK THAN THE FRONT OF THE HUMPS/ARCHES ALSO MUST BE TO THE TOP SIDE OF THE FRAME ONLY!
OR ONE KICKER FROM THE DASH BAR TO THE DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR IN THE FRONT!
THIS CAN BE WELDED TO THE PROTECTOR!
#4- IF CHOOSING TO RUN KICKERS PLEASE READ RULE #5 CLEARLY!
#5- WE WILL ALLOW 60 INCHES OF PLATE ON THE FRAME WITH OUT KICKERS OR 40 INCHES OF PLATE ON THE FRAME WITH KICKERS! THIS CAN BE ANY WHERE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME. THESE PLATES MUST BE NO THICKER THAN ¼ INCH! AND MUST BE CUT CONTOUR WITH THE FRAME!
#6- NO CAPPING OF FRAMES OR COMPLETELY PLATED FRAMES!
#7- NO STUFFING OF FRAMES! THIS MEANS NOTHING INSIDE OF THE FRAME OTHER THAN WHAT IS SPECIFIED IN THE THE RULES!
#8- A MAXIMUM OF 4 PINS ARE ALLOWED BUT ARE TO BE NO BIGGER DIAMETER THAN ½ INCH AND MUST RUN CROSSWAY THRU EACH INDIVIDUAL FRAME RAIL! PLEASE DONT TRY TO HIDE THEM!
DO NOT CONNECT FRAME RAILS WITH PINS
NO CONNECTING FRAME RAILS WITH THESE PINS AND ABSOLUTELY NO PINS RUNNING LENGTH WAYS WITH THE FRAME! CALL FOR CLARIFICATIONS IF NEEDED!
#9- NO SKINNING OF SHEET METAL! IF THERE IS A PATCH THAT IS NEEDED ON THE BODY OF THE CAR NOTHING ANY THICKER THAN FACTORY AUTOMOTIVE SHEETMETAL!
#10- FLAT LEAFS ARE ALLOWED! MUST BE FACTORY LEAF SPRINGS 5/16 thick with 2 inch stagger, ONLY 9 LEAFS PER SIDE!
#11- 8 LUG REARENDS ARE NOT ALLOWED!
#12- IF RUNNING A DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR AND ENGINE CRADLE A MAXIMUM OF 4 CHAINS ARE PERMITTED TO KEEP THE ENGINE IN THE CAR! THESE CAN BE TO YOUR CHOICE OF POSITIONS AND CAN BE WELDED TO THE FRAME!
#13- ANY TYPE OF CAGE IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT! THIS IS NOT GO PAST THE FIREWALL OTHER THAN TWO KICKERS TO FRAME OR ONE TO PROTECTOR AND IS NOT TO GO ANYWHERE PAST THE REAR SEATING AREA!
NO COMPLETELY CAGED CARS--- BY THIS WE MEAN NO CAGES IN THE TRUNK AND NOTHING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
#14- ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE YOU CUT SOMETHING EVEN IF IT WASNT STATED IN THE RULES!!
THESE RULES WERE DESIGNED BY ALL OF US ON THE DERBY COMMITTEE TO HELP CLARIFY AND EXPLAIN THE RULES.... SORRY FOR THE DELAY
This is NOT a FULL BLOWN OUTLAW CLASS
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ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL....
