Post by Twisted Metal Video Production on Oct 12, 2012 11:26:34 GMT -5
This is the 2nd show of the year for the Fire & rescue squads in Gile County and its shapeing up to be a good event or atleast a good clean up show. There will be 2 classes. the main show is a 80s & up derby and the other class is a winner take all of modified rules or what we call our "old Rules". Here are the Rules to both classes............
80s & Up Rules
1.Car entries are to be 1980 and Newer.No Trucks.Cars are to be stock unless otherwise Noted.All Glass,Trim,Fiberglass,Plastic,and Car Interior must be Removed.
2. Doors have the option to be welded,chained,or wired shut,if welded a maximum of 12 inches in length total. If Chained or wired,a maximum of 2 places per door. If welded,Material if not to exceed 1/8 thick x 2 inch wide strap or 3/8 solid rod.
3.For Driver safety a cage is optional but is not mandatory.Cage is not to exceed a 4 point cage(Driver and Passenger door bar,Dash Bar ,and Seat bar) cage material should not be exceed 4-inch tubing or I-Beam.Cage cannot be welded or bolted to frame,only attached to the body of the car.Door bars cannot extend more than 8-inches past the "front door" jam seam toward the rear of the vehicle and cannot extend 8-inches forward "front door" jam seam. Must Be atleast 10 inches off the floor pan. A roll over bar is allowed,Must be Attached to the Cage.
4.Trunk and Hood must be open for inspection.Hood and Trunk maybe secured closed using 4 extra points.Al-thread maybe used in the front(radiator support) and rear 2 body bushings(closest to Bumper) as attaching point for hood and trunk.(1/2 inch max size). If this is used it counts as 2 of the four points.Bolts cannot exceed 1/2 inch thick. washers cannot exceed 4-inch diameter x 1/8 thick. wire or chain is allowed to secure hood closed. Must be a 12x12 hole in the hood to allow for Fire Protection. Pre-bending is allowed.
5.Bumpers must be Factory style bumpers(1980's and newer). Bumper shocks may be welded.Factory bumper brackets of shock maybe welded to end of frame(not to side) no adding metal!!!! Bumper height must be with end 18-24 inches. will be measured in the middle of the shock or attaching point.Bumper must be able to be bolted and unbolted from frame without any cutting.Bumper Hitches must be removed. NO welding on frame or body except bumpers!!!
6.Car must have a number on the door or a roof sign.Sponsors names may be any where on the car except front doors. Nothing Obscene!!!
7.Driver must where a helmet and seat belt. A fire jacket is not mandatory but preferred!
8.No Studded or Chained Tires.Tires must be round and made of rubber.Seriously.....
9.Stock fuel tank must be removed. A boat tank may be used but must be securely mounted behind the front seat and covered for safety. Max of 6 gallons of fuel.
10.Engine swaps allowed,No metal in excess to mount for the swap. Nothing to brace Frame!!!! 2 12-inch chains may be used to help secure engine.Covering distributor,Removing fan,and Hand Throttles Permitted.
11.Radiator must be in stock location. May use (2 max) ratchet straps,Wire,or Steel Strap(1 inch wide) to mount and locate radiator. No Spray Foam allowed around Radiator.
12.Car Must have working Suspension.Must have bounce ,no rigid or solid suspension.
13.Battery Must Be Relocated to passenger side area.Must be securely mounted and covered for safety.
14.Car must have factory rubber body bushings.
15. Positive traction is encouraged and rear gear ratios may be changed. NO truck rears. 5-lug Only.
16.Pitching/Tilting is allowed,but only by cutting factory tab at crush box,bending car frame the rewelding factory tabs. One Pass Only!!!
Old Fair Rules AKA Modifieds
1.Driver may enter more than 1 car.Only cars and Station Wagons Full Size Allowed.
2.Drivers Must Use Seat belts.
3.No Reinforcement Permitted,Except Roll Bar and Roll cage around driver but not attached to frame.
4.All Doors Must Be Welded or Chained Shut. Trunk May Be Welded Shut or Secured With Chain.Must Be Able To See In Trunk.
5.Studded Tires,No Solid Tires,No Water or Sand In Tires.
6.Drivers Must Be 18 or older with valid Drivers License or 16 with parents consent.
7.All Cars Must Be Checked into pit Area by 5:30.Drivers Meeting at 6:30.
8.Bumper Must Be In Stock Position but can be Welded or Bolted.
9.There Will be a 2 minute time limit for drivers to make Contact.
10. Drivers will be Disqulified if vehicle is completly over Dirt wall or past imaginary line at entrance gate.
11.No Substitute Drivers.
12.Winning Car Will Be Inspected After Heat Is Over.Judges Have Final Decision.
13.No Steel Mesh In Front Of Radiator.Screen Wire Is Ok.
14.Bobtail Cars Can Run As Long as its Been Ran Before.
15.No Aftermarket Tranny Coolers.
16.Suspension Optional:Welded or Bolted(Shocks & A Frames)
17.The Car You Win Your Heat With Is The Car you Will Come Back To The Feature With. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
18.No Double Body.No Sheet Metal in hood,Fender,Back Quarter Panel or Doors.
19.No Bands Welded Toward Bumper on Front. If So They Will Be Cut Off.Back Is Ok.
20.No Truck Rearends. Car Rearends Only!!
these are the things in the old rules yalll need to know. i left out alot of the basic stuff that is in every set of rules you ever read and should know by heart but this ya what ya need to know for the old iron .
if your interested in running this show there is a meeting Sunday for pre-entry or you can pay at the gate. the money is entry fee + some donations the rescue squad have taken so the money will be there just not sure how much that depends on the drivers. For info contact me and ill get you the number to who you need to talk to. thanks.
80s & Up Rules
1.Car entries are to be 1980 and Newer.No Trucks.Cars are to be stock unless otherwise Noted.All Glass,Trim,Fiberglass,Plastic,and Car Interior must be Removed.
2. Doors have the option to be welded,chained,or wired shut,if welded a maximum of 12 inches in length total. If Chained or wired,a maximum of 2 places per door. If welded,Material if not to exceed 1/8 thick x 2 inch wide strap or 3/8 solid rod.
3.For Driver safety a cage is optional but is not mandatory.Cage is not to exceed a 4 point cage(Driver and Passenger door bar,Dash Bar ,and Seat bar) cage material should not be exceed 4-inch tubing or I-Beam.Cage cannot be welded or bolted to frame,only attached to the body of the car.Door bars cannot extend more than 8-inches past the "front door" jam seam toward the rear of the vehicle and cannot extend 8-inches forward "front door" jam seam. Must Be atleast 10 inches off the floor pan. A roll over bar is allowed,Must be Attached to the Cage.
4.Trunk and Hood must be open for inspection.Hood and Trunk maybe secured closed using 4 extra points.Al-thread maybe used in the front(radiator support) and rear 2 body bushings(closest to Bumper) as attaching point for hood and trunk.(1/2 inch max size). If this is used it counts as 2 of the four points.Bolts cannot exceed 1/2 inch thick. washers cannot exceed 4-inch diameter x 1/8 thick. wire or chain is allowed to secure hood closed. Must be a 12x12 hole in the hood to allow for Fire Protection. Pre-bending is allowed.
5.Bumpers must be Factory style bumpers(1980's and newer). Bumper shocks may be welded.Factory bumper brackets of shock maybe welded to end of frame(not to side) no adding metal!!!! Bumper height must be with end 18-24 inches. will be measured in the middle of the shock or attaching point.Bumper must be able to be bolted and unbolted from frame without any cutting.Bumper Hitches must be removed. NO welding on frame or body except bumpers!!!
6.Car must have a number on the door or a roof sign.Sponsors names may be any where on the car except front doors. Nothing Obscene!!!
7.Driver must where a helmet and seat belt. A fire jacket is not mandatory but preferred!
8.No Studded or Chained Tires.Tires must be round and made of rubber.Seriously.....
9.Stock fuel tank must be removed. A boat tank may be used but must be securely mounted behind the front seat and covered for safety. Max of 6 gallons of fuel.
10.Engine swaps allowed,No metal in excess to mount for the swap. Nothing to brace Frame!!!! 2 12-inch chains may be used to help secure engine.Covering distributor,Removing fan,and Hand Throttles Permitted.
11.Radiator must be in stock location. May use (2 max) ratchet straps,Wire,or Steel Strap(1 inch wide) to mount and locate radiator. No Spray Foam allowed around Radiator.
12.Car Must have working Suspension.Must have bounce ,no rigid or solid suspension.
13.Battery Must Be Relocated to passenger side area.Must be securely mounted and covered for safety.
14.Car must have factory rubber body bushings.
15. Positive traction is encouraged and rear gear ratios may be changed. NO truck rears. 5-lug Only.
16.Pitching/Tilting is allowed,but only by cutting factory tab at crush box,bending car frame the rewelding factory tabs. One Pass Only!!!
Old Fair Rules AKA Modifieds
1.Driver may enter more than 1 car.Only cars and Station Wagons Full Size Allowed.
2.Drivers Must Use Seat belts.
3.No Reinforcement Permitted,Except Roll Bar and Roll cage around driver but not attached to frame.
4.All Doors Must Be Welded or Chained Shut. Trunk May Be Welded Shut or Secured With Chain.Must Be Able To See In Trunk.
5.Studded Tires,No Solid Tires,No Water or Sand In Tires.
6.Drivers Must Be 18 or older with valid Drivers License or 16 with parents consent.
7.All Cars Must Be Checked into pit Area by 5:30.Drivers Meeting at 6:30.
8.Bumper Must Be In Stock Position but can be Welded or Bolted.
9.There Will be a 2 minute time limit for drivers to make Contact.
10. Drivers will be Disqulified if vehicle is completly over Dirt wall or past imaginary line at entrance gate.
11.No Substitute Drivers.
12.Winning Car Will Be Inspected After Heat Is Over.Judges Have Final Decision.
13.No Steel Mesh In Front Of Radiator.Screen Wire Is Ok.
14.Bobtail Cars Can Run As Long as its Been Ran Before.
15.No Aftermarket Tranny Coolers.
16.Suspension Optional:Welded or Bolted(Shocks & A Frames)
17.The Car You Win Your Heat With Is The Car you Will Come Back To The Feature With. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
18.No Double Body.No Sheet Metal in hood,Fender,Back Quarter Panel or Doors.
19.No Bands Welded Toward Bumper on Front. If So They Will Be Cut Off.Back Is Ok.
20.No Truck Rearends. Car Rearends Only!!
these are the things in the old rules yalll need to know. i left out alot of the basic stuff that is in every set of rules you ever read and should know by heart but this ya what ya need to know for the old iron .
if your interested in running this show there is a meeting Sunday for pre-entry or you can pay at the gate. the money is entry fee + some donations the rescue squad have taken so the money will be there just not sure how much that depends on the drivers. For info contact me and ill get you the number to who you need to talk to. thanks.