Post by DerbyMaMa on Feb 2, 2012 16:26:34 GMT -5
i will update this as info comes along but i was asked to post this by the Chief of Winslow fire Dept.
Registration closes 1/2 hour before the show is scheduled to start.
Drivers' meeting is 15 minutes before the show is scheduled to start.
The show needs to start on time!
Required:
Drivers must be 18 years of age or older. Drivers aged 16 & 17 and pit entrants under age 18 require a signed release from a parent or legal guardian. Proof of age is mandatory if requested: be prepared.
Officials reserve the right to accept or reject any and all entries. NO obscene wording or photos allowed.
Only drivers, mechanics, etc. who sign an insurance release will be allowed in pits.
VEHICLE REGULATIONS
Must be ANY year hard top car or station wagon. NO HEARSES, LIMOS, JEEPS, CHECKERS, IMPERIALS, PRE 1973 LINCOLNS, TRUCKS, OR SUV's unless specified. WEDGE CARS rear ¼ panels must be in stock position.
DRIVETRAIN / ENGINE
Homemade driveshaft permitted
Any make motor & transmission in any car: permitted
Distributor must not pass through firewall at the before race inspection. This will be judged at inspection.
Distributor guards are allowed, but cannot connect to or touch cage before or after derby.
Electric fans are permitted.
SUSPENSION
Suspension may be solid. Do not change coils to leaf, etc.
Homemade / reinforced tie rods are acceptable.
Bumper height must not be any higher than 27" from top center of bumpers to the ground, or NO lower than 16" from the center bottom of the bumpers to the ground. We understand used cars will possibly differ and should be acceptable. For example, Spacers may be used to raise height. Do not smash center of bumpers down to try and make height requirement.
Humps may be chained, one chain per side.
FRAME & BUMPERS
Bumpers may be loaded, but must appear stock. No added metal on the outside of bumper.
Frame seams and cowl body mount boxes forward may have single bead of weld added.
Bumper skins (chrome), brackets assembly, shock housings, and shocks may be welded. Non-Gusset cars only may have 7” gusset no thicker than ¼”.
If frame is broken or rusted through, a small "filler" may be put in to fill the break, with minimal overlap of metal on the frame. If it is a plate, it is considered no good. Do not cover frame holes. We must be able to see the bend if plated. It must be welded down two sides only with a plate size of 3x3x1/4” and no more than 2x6x1/4”.
Hump plates are allowed. They must be no longer than 22" long: 11" each way from the center of the hump; 1/4" or less thickness; on the outside of the frame only, and must contour to the shape of the frame. You may pitch, tilt or tip the front end, but NO added metal in anyway.
Body Mounts: Do not take them out and place body on frame. You may replace them. If replaced, a gap of 1/2" minimum is mandatory between body and frame. You may replace with a stack of washers, or one piece of anything solid, as long as it is about the same diameter as the factory bushing. Do NOT squish factory mounts. Also, the body bolts may be replaced, but must be of approximate size as the ones removed. Washers and nuts must remain in same location as any taken out. No big washers on the outside of the frame unless specified in the "Hoods and Trunk Lids" hold down section of this document.
Bumpers and mounting assemblies may be interchanged: Any car bumper on any car.
Trunk area mounts torn out from previous competition is acceptable. If bolted back together, use spacers.
HOODS, TRUNK LIDS, HATCHES & TAILGATES
Hoods, trunk lids, hatches, and tailgates may be held closed with any one or any combination of the following options. (Note- Hoods must be open and with car during inspection.)
A. Up to 4 places in hood and also 4 places in trunk, through the frame, using all thread or homemade threaded rods. The all thread / rods may run through top of sheet metal and all thread cannot run through the bottom of frame, it must have washer and nut up in frame. Do not loop or U shape them. They may be a maximum of approximately 1" in diameter, and may be held in place with a maximum of 3 washers per rod. One washer is allowed on bottom of frame, and one washer allowed on top of frame in hood area with a nut on each washer. In trunk: One washer on top of hood or trunk lid with nut on washer. No big washers directly under hood or trunk lid sheet metal. Maximum size of any washer on these hold downs is approximately 7" in any direction. Body mounts may be removed if installing all thread through body mount hole.
B. Angle iron pieces are acceptable: no longer than 7" in length, and approximately 7" a part. You may put on fender and hood and / or quarter and trunk, hatch or tailgate, no bigger than 2" angle. We understand used cars may not have the 7" space.
C. Tailgate, hatch or trunk lid may be welded solid shut. If welded, use strap no wider than 2" or use filler rod or bead of weld. If trunk lid comes to inspection closed, an inspection hole must be cut in trunk lid minimum of 15" in diameter for inspection if we cannot see in.
D. Hood and/or trunk lid may be removed. If hood is removed, fan must be removed also. Trunk lids must not be removed and bolted flat inside trunk on floor. They may be trimmed / tucked.
E. Hood must have hole( in it big enough to fight fires if needed. Hood must remain securely down over fan. If hood raises or bridges up where the fan is exposed, you may be taken out. Sheet metal around holes can be bolted back together, no more than 6 bolts per hole.
DRIVER COMPARTMENT: ALL DOORS MAY BE SOLID WELD SHUT
Driver protection bars are permitted by using any or all of these options:
A. Side to side dash bar
B. Side to side bar behind driver's seat
C. Back seat area side to side bar
Bar( running from dash bar along single loop roll bar is also acceptable.
Only the roll bar may be welded or bolted to frame. If you have any corner bars, they may only connect to sheet metal / floor pan. If connecting to floor, a washer / plate on each corner is acceptable to secure it down. Rear corners and bars may touch wheel well humps and must not have any kicker plates or be connected to frame humps. No pre-mashing down sheet metal. Bar cannot go any further back than lower seat cushion location if it was still in the car.
Outside driver's door plate is acceptable. If it comes loose, you may be disqualified for safety reasons.
Firewall may be cut to gain access to distributor, to run lines through or to make floor shifter operate properly. For safety reasons do not overcut.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Drivers Door must be painted white or a foot by foot white square on the drive side corner of the hood.
Batteries: Any type or amount may be used. Mount in passenger floor or seat securely and cover.
Driver's door should not be mashed down for easier access to the inside of the vehicle.
Electric fuel pump permitted. Must have power cut off switch in reach of driver.
Eye protection is mandatory while on track. Helmets must be strapped securely while driving.
Fenders and quarters may be trimmed. You may bolt them together; use 10 bolts and washers per fender. No welding panels together.
Fiberglass header panels must be removed. They do not support the car and only make a mess.
Gas tank must be removed and, if possible, a smaller tank (metal recommended) must be placed in driver's compartment behind driver's seat. Must be covered and securely mounted.
All glass MUST be removed. NONE permitted in doors, tailgates or lying loose in car anywhere. Any sign of glass and car WILL NOT COMPETE.
Glass, lights, lenses, moldings, door handles, locks, wheel weights, plastic grilles, and Freon must be removed before arriving at track. All cars must be swept clean.
Headers through hood are permitted. No side to side header connector to help support hood.
Radiator may not have any foam or padding around it, only in the corners.
Radiator must remain in stock position. Any automobile style allowed. No reserve tanks.
Seat belts must be operable and worn. If not, car will be disqualified or not compete.
Sheet metal such as dog houses, etc. must remain manufacturer specific: Ford to Ford, GM to GM, etc. No truck dog house on a car.
Any type tire may be liquid / solid filled or stuffed; must be 16" or smaller in size.
Transmission / oil cooler acceptable, but must be mounted no higher than front seat, due to safety reasons. Mount to floor, back seat area, or under hood; not in front by the driver. No reserve tanks permitted.
Anything may be removed unless previously stated. Do not weld radiator support, hood hinges, or anything else, unless these rules say it is allowed. Do not weld anything under the hood unless it is a repair; with the exception of the core support, which can be welded to the fenders. We are sure there are some minimal items that will be, and can be welded, and will be judged at the time of inspection. If there is something you have in mind, feel free to contact us. We do not want welded radiator supports, fenders, hoods, firewalls or anything that would be major reinforcement. Small weld repairs are OK, but will be judged. We understand everyone has their things they like to do. If you do something not on the list, just let us know and it will be evaluated, and there will be a final and binding decision for all vehicles.
Each car in competition must have a number plate on top of the vehicle. It must be at least 16" x 16" and easily read from a distance.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
You can be disqualified for the following reasons:
Using up determined time limit to make a hit (2 minutes).
Sand bagging, not hitting or holding
Hitting driver's door: First time= warning;
Second time = disqualification
Two small fires or one big fire
LATE ENTRIES
These will most likely not be accepted. We have a time schedule and we cannot keep the fans waiting. Make sure you get signed in NO LATER than approximately 45 minutes before show time, or you will most likely NOT COMPETE.
________________________________________________________
This concludes the Big Car regulations and rules. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Robert Bolin 812-582-0321
Payout is $1,000 for first place, prolly be more usually always is.
Minis is 100% payback and possibly more if a good turnout.
Trucks is same as Minis
Show starts at 5pm Eastern time thats 4 pm Evansville time
Here is a link to the Facebook Page. The rules are listed under info in the profile area.
www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Winslow-demo-derby/257674367632538
Registration closes 1/2 hour before the show is scheduled to start.
Drivers' meeting is 15 minutes before the show is scheduled to start.
The show needs to start on time!
Required:
Drivers must be 18 years of age or older. Drivers aged 16 & 17 and pit entrants under age 18 require a signed release from a parent or legal guardian. Proof of age is mandatory if requested: be prepared.
Officials reserve the right to accept or reject any and all entries. NO obscene wording or photos allowed.
Only drivers, mechanics, etc. who sign an insurance release will be allowed in pits.
VEHICLE REGULATIONS
Must be ANY year hard top car or station wagon. NO HEARSES, LIMOS, JEEPS, CHECKERS, IMPERIALS, PRE 1973 LINCOLNS, TRUCKS, OR SUV's unless specified. WEDGE CARS rear ¼ panels must be in stock position.
DRIVETRAIN / ENGINE
Homemade driveshaft permitted
Any make motor & transmission in any car: permitted
Distributor must not pass through firewall at the before race inspection. This will be judged at inspection.
Distributor guards are allowed, but cannot connect to or touch cage before or after derby.
Electric fans are permitted.
SUSPENSION
Suspension may be solid. Do not change coils to leaf, etc.
Homemade / reinforced tie rods are acceptable.
Bumper height must not be any higher than 27" from top center of bumpers to the ground, or NO lower than 16" from the center bottom of the bumpers to the ground. We understand used cars will possibly differ and should be acceptable. For example, Spacers may be used to raise height. Do not smash center of bumpers down to try and make height requirement.
Humps may be chained, one chain per side.
FRAME & BUMPERS
Bumpers may be loaded, but must appear stock. No added metal on the outside of bumper.
Frame seams and cowl body mount boxes forward may have single bead of weld added.
Bumper skins (chrome), brackets assembly, shock housings, and shocks may be welded. Non-Gusset cars only may have 7” gusset no thicker than ¼”.
If frame is broken or rusted through, a small "filler" may be put in to fill the break, with minimal overlap of metal on the frame. If it is a plate, it is considered no good. Do not cover frame holes. We must be able to see the bend if plated. It must be welded down two sides only with a plate size of 3x3x1/4” and no more than 2x6x1/4”.
Hump plates are allowed. They must be no longer than 22" long: 11" each way from the center of the hump; 1/4" or less thickness; on the outside of the frame only, and must contour to the shape of the frame. You may pitch, tilt or tip the front end, but NO added metal in anyway.
Body Mounts: Do not take them out and place body on frame. You may replace them. If replaced, a gap of 1/2" minimum is mandatory between body and frame. You may replace with a stack of washers, or one piece of anything solid, as long as it is about the same diameter as the factory bushing. Do NOT squish factory mounts. Also, the body bolts may be replaced, but must be of approximate size as the ones removed. Washers and nuts must remain in same location as any taken out. No big washers on the outside of the frame unless specified in the "Hoods and Trunk Lids" hold down section of this document.
Bumpers and mounting assemblies may be interchanged: Any car bumper on any car.
Trunk area mounts torn out from previous competition is acceptable. If bolted back together, use spacers.
HOODS, TRUNK LIDS, HATCHES & TAILGATES
Hoods, trunk lids, hatches, and tailgates may be held closed with any one or any combination of the following options. (Note- Hoods must be open and with car during inspection.)
A. Up to 4 places in hood and also 4 places in trunk, through the frame, using all thread or homemade threaded rods. The all thread / rods may run through top of sheet metal and all thread cannot run through the bottom of frame, it must have washer and nut up in frame. Do not loop or U shape them. They may be a maximum of approximately 1" in diameter, and may be held in place with a maximum of 3 washers per rod. One washer is allowed on bottom of frame, and one washer allowed on top of frame in hood area with a nut on each washer. In trunk: One washer on top of hood or trunk lid with nut on washer. No big washers directly under hood or trunk lid sheet metal. Maximum size of any washer on these hold downs is approximately 7" in any direction. Body mounts may be removed if installing all thread through body mount hole.
B. Angle iron pieces are acceptable: no longer than 7" in length, and approximately 7" a part. You may put on fender and hood and / or quarter and trunk, hatch or tailgate, no bigger than 2" angle. We understand used cars may not have the 7" space.
C. Tailgate, hatch or trunk lid may be welded solid shut. If welded, use strap no wider than 2" or use filler rod or bead of weld. If trunk lid comes to inspection closed, an inspection hole must be cut in trunk lid minimum of 15" in diameter for inspection if we cannot see in.
D. Hood and/or trunk lid may be removed. If hood is removed, fan must be removed also. Trunk lids must not be removed and bolted flat inside trunk on floor. They may be trimmed / tucked.
E. Hood must have hole( in it big enough to fight fires if needed. Hood must remain securely down over fan. If hood raises or bridges up where the fan is exposed, you may be taken out. Sheet metal around holes can be bolted back together, no more than 6 bolts per hole.
DRIVER COMPARTMENT: ALL DOORS MAY BE SOLID WELD SHUT
Driver protection bars are permitted by using any or all of these options:
A. Side to side dash bar
B. Side to side bar behind driver's seat
C. Back seat area side to side bar
Bar( running from dash bar along single loop roll bar is also acceptable.
Only the roll bar may be welded or bolted to frame. If you have any corner bars, they may only connect to sheet metal / floor pan. If connecting to floor, a washer / plate on each corner is acceptable to secure it down. Rear corners and bars may touch wheel well humps and must not have any kicker plates or be connected to frame humps. No pre-mashing down sheet metal. Bar cannot go any further back than lower seat cushion location if it was still in the car.
Outside driver's door plate is acceptable. If it comes loose, you may be disqualified for safety reasons.
Firewall may be cut to gain access to distributor, to run lines through or to make floor shifter operate properly. For safety reasons do not overcut.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Drivers Door must be painted white or a foot by foot white square on the drive side corner of the hood.
Batteries: Any type or amount may be used. Mount in passenger floor or seat securely and cover.
Driver's door should not be mashed down for easier access to the inside of the vehicle.
Electric fuel pump permitted. Must have power cut off switch in reach of driver.
Eye protection is mandatory while on track. Helmets must be strapped securely while driving.
Fenders and quarters may be trimmed. You may bolt them together; use 10 bolts and washers per fender. No welding panels together.
Fiberglass header panels must be removed. They do not support the car and only make a mess.
Gas tank must be removed and, if possible, a smaller tank (metal recommended) must be placed in driver's compartment behind driver's seat. Must be covered and securely mounted.
All glass MUST be removed. NONE permitted in doors, tailgates or lying loose in car anywhere. Any sign of glass and car WILL NOT COMPETE.
Glass, lights, lenses, moldings, door handles, locks, wheel weights, plastic grilles, and Freon must be removed before arriving at track. All cars must be swept clean.
Headers through hood are permitted. No side to side header connector to help support hood.
Radiator may not have any foam or padding around it, only in the corners.
Radiator must remain in stock position. Any automobile style allowed. No reserve tanks.
Seat belts must be operable and worn. If not, car will be disqualified or not compete.
Sheet metal such as dog houses, etc. must remain manufacturer specific: Ford to Ford, GM to GM, etc. No truck dog house on a car.
Any type tire may be liquid / solid filled or stuffed; must be 16" or smaller in size.
Transmission / oil cooler acceptable, but must be mounted no higher than front seat, due to safety reasons. Mount to floor, back seat area, or under hood; not in front by the driver. No reserve tanks permitted.
Anything may be removed unless previously stated. Do not weld radiator support, hood hinges, or anything else, unless these rules say it is allowed. Do not weld anything under the hood unless it is a repair; with the exception of the core support, which can be welded to the fenders. We are sure there are some minimal items that will be, and can be welded, and will be judged at the time of inspection. If there is something you have in mind, feel free to contact us. We do not want welded radiator supports, fenders, hoods, firewalls or anything that would be major reinforcement. Small weld repairs are OK, but will be judged. We understand everyone has their things they like to do. If you do something not on the list, just let us know and it will be evaluated, and there will be a final and binding decision for all vehicles.
Each car in competition must have a number plate on top of the vehicle. It must be at least 16" x 16" and easily read from a distance.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
You can be disqualified for the following reasons:
Using up determined time limit to make a hit (2 minutes).
Sand bagging, not hitting or holding
Hitting driver's door: First time= warning;
Second time = disqualification
Two small fires or one big fire
LATE ENTRIES
These will most likely not be accepted. We have a time schedule and we cannot keep the fans waiting. Make sure you get signed in NO LATER than approximately 45 minutes before show time, or you will most likely NOT COMPETE.
________________________________________________________
This concludes the Big Car regulations and rules. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Robert Bolin 812-582-0321
Payout is $1,000 for first place, prolly be more usually always is.
Minis is 100% payback and possibly more if a good turnout.
Trucks is same as Minis
Show starts at 5pm Eastern time thats 4 pm Evansville time
Here is a link to the Facebook Page. The rules are listed under info in the profile area.
www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Winslow-demo-derby/257674367632538
and the check in guys let us all cut and every car ran and we had a great time. i like the leadfoot guys checkin cars good its just cars an't cheap anymore so i build them to last a while build to my rules modifiy to there's i run a lot of diff. shows with diff. rules and if they would work with me i would love to run theres but they strait shut me down on my red,white,and blue car (i'm willing to cut ask any one at logottiee last year i cut for 2 hours and got 4th place outa 33 cars) if they would give me a chance i put on one heck of a show keeps the fans comin back