Metal Destruction 3 May 12th Cuba NY. 14727

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Location: Fireman's Park
Cuba, NY. 14727

Demo start time: 3:00pm

General Admission Fee: $12.00
AGES 6-10 $8.00 AND 5 and under free
(PROOF OF AGE MAY BE REQUIRED)

Pit Admission Fee: $20.00

Vendor fee: $50.00

General Admission Gates open at 11:00am

Pit Gates opens at 9:00am

All classes will be one run and done with a 35 car limit per class

* The top 3 weld and semi stock class payout spots are guaranteed the rest of the payout is based off 25 car entries per class to have a guaranteed full payout*

*WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR ALL CLASSES*
they are all on a first come first serve bases no more waiting period!
Link to entry form- www.heavyhittingproduction.info/page10
Classes and payouts will be as follows:

Weld class:
$150.00 Pre entry fee (After April 1st entry goes up to $225)
(limited to 35 cars)
1st - $3000 - GUARANTEED
2nd-$1000 - GUARANTEED
3rd - $500 - GUARANTEED
4th - $300 - NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY
5th - $200 - NEED ATLEAST 25 ARS TO PAY
Heavy Hitter- $1000 NEED ATLEAST 25 TO PAY

Stock class (Northeast unified rules):
$75.00 Entry Fee
(limited to 35 cars)
1st - $1200 - GUARANTEED
2nd - $300 - GUARANTEED
3rd - $100 - GUARANTEED
4th - $75 - NEED ALEAST 25 ARS TO PAY

5th - $50 NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY
Heavy Hitter- $300 - NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY

80 and newer chain and go class:
$35.00 Entry Fee
(limited to 35 cars)
1st - $500 - GUARANTEED
2nd -$100 - GUARANTEED
3rd - $75 - NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY
4th - $50 - NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY
Heavy Hitter - $100 NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY

Compact/small car class:
$35.00 Entry Fee
(limited to 35 cars)
1st - $500 - GUARANTEED
2nd - $100- GUARANTEED
3rd - $75 - NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY
4th - $50 - NEED ATLEAT 25 CARS TO PAY
Heavy Hitter - $100 - NEED ATLEAST 25 CARS TO PAY

Compact figure 8 Race
$10.00 Pre Entry
1st - TBA
2nd - TBA

Link to entry form- www.heavyhittingproduction.info/page10

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2012 METAL DESTRUCTION III WELD CLASS RULES
Driver must be at least 16 years of age, and hold a valid state driver license 16 and 17 year olds need to have a signed consent wavier by parents or guardian to participate.

Any year full size sedan or station wagon will be allowed EXCEPT IMPERIALS 1973 OR OLDER, HEARES, OR LIMOS. THERE IS NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS. This includes pit crews. If you or ANY of your crew is caught with alcohol, you will be disqualified. Any questions or controversies will be discussed at the drivers meeting. All cars are subject to a post race inspection before any prize money is awarded. You will only be given 2 times through inspection. So if you have any questions call Mark at [phone] or Ben at [phone]

GENERAL PREPARATION:
All glass, plastic and fiberglass must be removed. Nothing may remain in the bottoms of the trunk or doors. All outer hardware must be removed - door handles, mirrors, chrome, moldings, screws, fiberglass, etc. All air bags and canisters must be removed. Rear seats in all cars and all decking in station wagons must be removed. Front seats must be securely bolted to the floor however these bolts may NOT go through the frame! You must have a functioning seat belt. All flammable materials must be removed from the car other than safety padding and the driver’s seat. You may run a roof sign. Signs must be mounted ahead of the halo bar and may not be positioned in such a way as to strengthen the car. You must run one (1) front window bar. It may be no more than 3” x ½”. It cannot be connected to rollover bar and may not go directly behind the distributor protector and can not travel down the firewall. One (1) rear window bar may be used. Rear window bar must run up and down from roof to speaker deck/rear cowl area with a 5”x5” plate welded or bolted on the deck and roof. Bar may be made of up to 2 inch round, square, or 3/8” flat material.

CAGES & DOOR BARS:
You may use channel or tubing up to 6" for the door bars. Total length is not to exceed 60". This bar may not be more than 18" behind the center post on 4 door cars and 10" behind the door seam on 2 door cars - no exceptions. Dash bar and seat bars may not exceed 4". Seat bar must be no further than 6" behind the seat. NO kickers or any other cage components may be welded to the frame. All horizontal cage components must be at least 12" off the floor of the car, measured at the body bolt elevation. All cage components must be in the interior of the car, not inside the door structure with the exception of the driver side. This door bar MAY be inside the door structure to allow more room for drivers safety. You may add a halo bar to the cage components listed above. It may nor exceed 5" in diameter. Halo bar must attach to the seat bar. Halo bars must be in a direct vertical line with the seat bar. Halo bar may NOT be angled toward the rear of the car, they must be vertical. You may bolt the halo bar to the roof sheet metal in 3 places. THE HALO BAR IS NOT TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT WINDOW BAR.

ENGINES:
Any motor may be used in any car, but it must be mounted within 5" of the original motor. You may chain the motor 1 CHAIN PER SIDE, 3/8 MAX. NO EXCEPTIONS. THEY MAY NOT HAVE ANY PUROPOSE OTHER THAN TO HOLD THE ENGINE IN PLACE, OFFICIALS DECISION IS FINAL Engine oil coolers are allowed. You must have an air cleaner over the carburetor at all times. No starting fluid is allowed. Distributor protectors allowed, must be attached to engine or transmission only, backside must be no wider than 18 inches, must not contact cage before, during or after the event. If you run a DP do not mount your dash bar closer than 5 inches from middle of dash. It may not be welded, bolted or connected to body, hood or frame. Forward supports must be inside normally positioned headers and not extend past the water pump. Call ahead! AFTERMARKET ENGINE CRADLES ARE ALLOWED. PULLEY PROTECTORS ARE ALLOWED. THESE MUST BE SEPARATE ITEMS ATTACHING ALL OF THE COMPONENTS TO CREATE A COMPLETE ENGINE PROTECTOR SYSTEM IS NOT ALLOWED. IF YOU USE A FRONT MOTOR PLATE, IT MAY NOT BE GUSSETTED TO THE HEADER FLANGES OR ATTACHED IN ANY OTHER MANNER. THE DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR IS AND MUST REMAIN A SEPARATE ITEM, NOT CONNECTED TO ANY OTHER COMPONENT IN ANY MANNER. Skid plates are allowed. They must be separate plated for the engine and the transmission. NO full length skid plates. NO bolting or welding the skid plated to the frame.

TRUNK LIDS, WAGON GATES, DOORS AND OTHER BODY PANELS:
Trunk lids must remain 50% in the stock location. THE TRUNK LID MUST REMAIN ON THE HINGES. Trunk lid outer seams may be welded solid 3" X 1/8" STRAP MAX (no interior seam welding allowed). If you choose not to weld lids you may bolt them in six (6) spots sheet metal to sheet metal with no bigger than 1/2” diameter bolts and 1” washers. These bolts will be in addition to the 2 that you are allowed to run down through 2 of the rear 4 rear frame mounts and the 2 that unibody cars may run down through the trunk pan in a position of there choice (these will not be counted towards the 2 extra body mounts on unibody cars). Station wagon outer gate seams can be welded solid or may be bolted in three (3) spots through the tail light panels on each side. No bigger than ½” diameter bolts and 1” washers may be used for this. All outer door seams may be welded solid 3" X 1/8" STRAP MAX (no interior seam welding allowed). Top door skins may be folded over and welded to the inner. NO PAINTING INSIDE OF CARS. NO EXCEPTIONS YOU WILL NOT RUN! There must be a 10 x 10 hole in the trunk lid for inspection purposes. Wheel wells may be cut/fold and bolted with SIX (6) 3/8" bolts and 1” diameter washers per opening. No welding of wheel well folds allowed! NO SEDAGONS/SMASH TOP WAGONS OR FLAT WEDGED SEDANS ALLOWED. Sedans must have 10 inches of space between trunk pan and trunk lid and tail light panels must stay vertical. Body creasing, enhancing of existing body lines and addition of body lines IS ALLOWED. DO NOT FOLD THE METAL OVER TO CREATE A DOUBLED EFFECT. RELOCATION OF THE SPEAKER DECKS IS NOT ALLOWED IT MUST REMAIN IN THE STOCK LOCATION. NO RELOCATION OF ANY SHEETMETAL OR COMPONENTS.

HOODS:
Hoods must be bolted down. You may use six (6) bolts to hold the hood, 1" diameter max. The 2 front bolts may go through core support mounts on the frame, NOT welded to the frame. The other 4 must be sheet metal to sheet metal. 5 x 5 x ¼” washers may be used on top of hood. Hood washers may be welded in place. You may install up to 12 - 3/8" bolts or self tapping screws per hood. Maximum washer size is 1" diameter. Cut outs may be for header clearance, air breather clearance or radiator fill openings only. NO welding of cut outs is allowed. You must have a minimum 10" hole in the hood for fire protection. Hoods must be open for inspection. Hood springs must be removed. If you run a metal clutch fan or plastic racing fan do not cut hood out above them.

TRANSMISSIONS AND REARENDS
Slider drive shafts will be allowed. Transmissions must be of passenger car origin, transmission coolers may be used, but they must be secured in such a way to prevent injury. Metal, hydraulic, or braided lines must be used. No rubber fuel may be used. Coolers must be secured in a container in the passenger compartment of the car. You may use any type of 5 lug rear end (Ford / Mopar / GM / Hybrid). No 8 lug, or floater rear ends. You may tilt the rear end by lengthening or shortening the trailing arms. Trailing arms must be rubber bushed and must operate. Trailing arms may be reinforced. Rear end braces are allowed. BUT THEY CANNOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN TO STRENGTHEN THE REAR END. NO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS MAY BE USED. Watts link cars may be converted to 4 link suspension in the following ways:
1. Use a factory 4 link package tray and lower control arm mounts from an older car, welded with a single
pass, and installed in a factory manner. No doubling of package trays or frame rails.
2. Homemade brackets may be used provided they are not used as reinforcement. Upper brackets may be attached with max of 6 - ½” bolts each side. They must be 2 separate brackets. Lower brackets may be bolted or welded. Do not position brackets to strengthen the front down legs of the rear hump. Mount them in the stock locations. Oversized brackets will be cut down. Call with questions. [phone]

BODY MOUNTS AND BOLTS:
All rubber body mounts may be removed. Body may be bolted solid to frame. All body bolts may be replaced with up to 3/4" bolts, maximum 5" length. Maximum washer size for all mounts is 4" x 1/4".Washers must be free floating inside the car and inside the frame on the bottom side. Do not weld the body washers to the floor. Radiator support bolts may be 1" diameter. Support bolts may go thru the hood and count as 2 of your 6 hood bolts. Cars without radiator support mounts in a position to make this rule effective may weld Cars without radiator support mounts in a position to make this rule effective may weld up to 2” of the threaded rod length vertically on the side of the frame, or attach it through the top of the frame only. You may run #9 wire in 4 spots. They may be connected to body mount bolts or washers inside the car. They may extend up to window posts or the roof. No connections to cages will be allowed. 1” washers may be welded to the roof to accommodate wire. You may add 2 body mounts in the position of your choice. They must be painted for easy viewing. If you decide to bolt your coil springs in place through the frame and the rear package tray, these will count as your added mounts. Sedans can run 2 of the rear 4 mounts up through the trunk lid these must run through the OEM frame mounts on a full frame car. Unibody cars may run two (2) ¾” diameter pieces of all thread up through the truck lid from the trunk floor these will not count towards the two (2) extra body mounts on unibody cars. On station wagons you may run two (2) of the rear 4 mounts thru the rear pillars. NOT THE ROOF. They must be in the pillar at the tailgate area

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RADIATORS, COOLING FANS AND RADIATOR SUPPORTS:
Radiator must be in the stock position. You may weld the front fenders to the radiator support where the fenders bolt to the top of the support. OEM style radiators only, no homemade tube construction radiators or radi barrels allowed. Front and rear radiator guards will be allowed, but they must be made of expanda metal. All guards are to be attached to the radiator only. No guards bigger or wider than the radiator itself. NO SOLID METAL BLADE FANS ALLOWED! Must be clutch type, electric or plastic. IF YOUR HOOD IS CUT OUT ABOVE THE FAN YOU MUST RUN THE TOP HALF OF AN OEM SHROUD OR FABRICATE UP A METAL ONE! Electric ones with a built in shroud will be acceptable.

FUEL, FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS:
Any type of fuel may be used. No plastic gas tanks allowed. Marine tank or metal fuel tank only.10 GALLON CAPACITY MAX. Original gas tanks must be removed from the car. You must have the gas tank securely mounted behind the driver seat and it must be covered. Sedans only, are allowed to run a gas tank protector. It may rest against back seat panel but may not be attached in anyway. It is to be no bigger than 24”x 6”where protector meets seat panel. May not run straight back to humps, must run straight back from back seat bar. Fuel lines must run inside the car, not under the car along the frame. Fuel lines must be secured to the floor. Electric fuel pumps are allowed. They must be covered and have an on/off switch near the steering wheel and clearly marked in large letters. All lines must be double clamped.

TIRES & BRAKES:
Any ply tire allowed. No split rims, studded tires or 100% steel wheels. Valve stem protectors allowed. Wheel weights must be removed. Doubled or foam filled tires OK - we don’t like flats! All cars must be able to demonstrate the ability to stop at any time. If your brakes do not work, you will not compete.

BATTERIES:
A maximum of 2 - 12 volt batteries may be used. They must be secured inside the car in front of the passenger seat on the floor board and covered.

FRAMES:
You may weld the top frame seams from front of a/arms forward, no more than a 1/2" wide bead. No other frame welding is allowed. DO NOT PAINT OR UNDER COAT YOUR FRAME OR YOU WILL NOT EVEN BE INSPECTED. Buick, Olds, and Pontiacs may fill the large hole in the frame behind the radiator support. This must be a butt fit and no thicker than 1/8" plate may be used. Y-frame Mopars only may plate the front Y's with no thicker than 1/8" plate of plate. PLATE IS NOT TO GO ANY FARTHER THAN 1/2" PAST THE Y OPENINGS ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRAME NO PLATE IS TO BE ADDED TO SIDES OF FRAME! Front frame rails may be shortened however the radiator support must remain in its stock location. 73 and older C channel Gm and Ford/Lincoln sedans may box in rear channel. No thicker than 1/8" plate and no more than 1" over lay past the channel part of frame. Rear frame rails may not be shortened. You may notch or dimple rear frame rails but do not weld notches back together the only cars exempt from this rule it 80 and newer GM’s they can re-weld up 2 vertical seams per frame rail back together by a single pass weld.. You may chain your rear humps 3/8" max chain. Do not weld chain links together to create a bar effect. You may clip pre-ran cars in front of the a-arms only, with a single butt weld, with no metal added. You must use same make and model of frame IE: Ford to Ford, GM to GM.
You may pitch, tilt or tip 80’s and newer style cars but it must be done in one (1) of three (3) ways:
(a) You may cold pitch, no added metal.
(b) You may cut 3 of the 4 flaps at the crush box, dropped the front frame section and re welded JUST THOSE 3 flaps. Do not re-weld any other crush box seams, no adding metal.
(c) You may cold pitch at the transmission cross member, and you may weld a 5 inch piece of angle within 10” from factory location to mount your cross member. Cross members must run straight across.
80 and newer GM models may notch and tilt rear frame rails. You may re-weld the two (2) vertical notches back together on each frame rail by a single pass weld do not plate over notch. DO NOT RE-WELD TOP NOTCHES BACK TOGETHER ONLY THE SIDES. All cars must still follow the bumper height rule (22 inches to the bottom of bumper). If you choose to not run a rear bumper it will be measured to the bottom of the rear mounts.
No hump plates allowed.
2003 and newer Ford products will not be allowed to convert to steel engine cradles.
NO OTHER FRAME MODIFICATION OR WELDING IS TO BE DONE TO FRAMES THAN WHAT HAS BEEN COVERED IN THIS SECTION.

BUMPERS, BUMPER BRACKETS:
Bumpers are interchangeable. Any automotive bumper or bracket may be used on any car. DEC bumpers will be allowed. You may weld the bumper seams. No loaded bumpers. Do not plate over backing holes. We will drill a ½” hole in all bumpers that we can not see in. Shock, brackets may be welded to frame. Bumpers may be fully welded to shock plates. You may not weld further than 4" behind the radiator support when mounting your front bumper brackets on any car. We do not like bumpers coming off. If you choose not to use shocks or brackets, you may weld your bumper directly to the frame. You may weld the outer chrome skin to the bumper inner frame. You may not weld the bumper to the body at any time. Bumpers may be cut to keep them out of the tires. Bumpers may be flipped (upside down). Compression bumper shocks may be drained, slid back into the shock and welded fully. All bumper brackets and shock components must be OEM automotive materials. You may run 4 loops of #9 wire from the radiator support to the bumper in 2 locations outside of the radiator. Do not add metal to your bumper. Bumper height minimum 15" to the bottom of the bumper. Bumper height maximum is 22" to the bottom of the bumper.

SUSPENSION SPRINGS:
No coil spring to leaf conversions. You may change coil springs. A-arms and spindles may be swapped as long as no material is added to do so. chaining or bolting of upper a/arms may be used to raise the cars Lower A-arm may have a 2” wide straight strap 3/8” thick attached to frame. Strap must be installed vertically. No more than 2” of weld on frame. Chaining or bolting down of upper a/arms may also be done to raise the cars suspension. Solid suspension allowed. Leaf springs and packs must be in the factory position. 7 leaf maximum 5/16" max thickness, 2 1/2" wide maximum. Springs packs are to have no less than a 2 inch stair step starting no less than 2 inches behind the front and rear main leaf eyelet. Main must be on top. No wrapping springs around main. NO FLAT SPRUNG CARS ALLOWED! Leaf pack must have a minimum of a 2" arch. 4 additional clamps may be added per spring pack. Clamp material 1/4" thick, 2" wide, 2 - 3/8" bolts per clamp. You may not remove the shocks and put pipe or all thread in their place. A / arms/ control arms may be switched between make and models as long as no extra metal is used to mount them.

STEERING COMPONENTS:
You may reinforce your tie rods, but you must start with an OEM tie rod. Ends must be OEM car origin stock. Do not place with bolts. Steering wheel to Steering gearbox may be modified. Steering gear box adapter plates allowed. No ball joint blocks or guards allowed. All joints must be a remain a working joint no replacing joints with bolts.

The top 5 drivers in the main event will have the opportunity to inspect the winning cars with the officials at the end of the derby. Issues must be rule specific, not opinions or interpretations. Post race inspections may include the use of a drill or torch at the discretion of the officials.

For all questions and concerns to these rules call Mark at [phone] or Ben at [phone]

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METAL DESTRUCTION III 80 AND NEWER CHAIN AND GO CLASS:

1. All cars must be 1980 or newer only and have a wheel base greater than 109 inches. All cars with a wheel base of 109 inches or less will be considered a compact which will run its own class for its own prize money.
2. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age, and hold a valid state driver’s license 16 and 17 year olds need to have a signed consent wavier by parents or guardian to participate.
3. STOCK MEANS STOCK! These cars are to be considered STOCK unless specifically mentioned in these rules. No altering, swapping, welding, or manipulating parts unless specifically mentioned. No frame Patching and body rust repair allowed unless it would be considered a safety issue then you will need to call Mark at [phone] or Ben at [phone] for prior approval.
4. You may have a floor shifter. No tilted front ends, no cold bending front frame rails, no frame seam welding.
5. Any motor, transmission and 5 lug car rear end of your choice as long has it bolts in place with out any modifications does not have to match make or model. You may chain or wire your engines and transmissions down in two (2) spots. No engine cradles allowed. No transmission coolers allowed.
6. Flush coolant systems. Water only! All radiators must remain in stock location. Metal engine driven fans must be removed. One plastic racing style fan or one electric fan with plastic blades will be allowed per car. All hoods must cover fan area unless a fan shroud is in place.
7. MUST DO RULE: Driver’s door must be painted yellow. A car number of the driver’s choice must be displayed large enough to be seen from the announcer’s booth on both front doors.
8. Rear differentials may be welded and coil springs may be nine wired or chained in place.
9. No rear end braces.
10. You may have one round pipe or square tubing behind driver’s seat, four inch max diameter. Tubing or pipe may must be securely welded or bolted in place or you will be asked to remove it.
11. All doors, trunk and hood must be chained or wired shut – maximum of four (4) places.
12. Battery may be relocated to the passenger side floor board but it must be securely fastened in place and covered. One battery will be allowed. DO NOT MOUNT BATTERY IN PASSENGER SEAT. THEY MUST BE MOUNTED TO FLOOR BOARDS IF YOU CHOOSE TO RELOCATE THEM.
13. Bumpers – any stock automotive car bumper may be used.
14. No welding allowed to bumpers, impact shocks or mount brackets. Everything must be bolted and mounted without adding any extra metal.
15. MUST DO RULE: Bumpers must be chained or wired on in two (2) spots per bumper. Chain and wire are to do nothing more than help hold the bumper on and not to strengthen the frame or body in anyway.
16. Stock size body mounts and bolts only. Do not replace unless they are rusted and broken off. Original body mount rubbers, spacers and bolts only, if body bolts are broken you can replace up to 4 of them with two (2) strands 0f #9 wire per mount. Radiator support rubbers must remain in place. Questions call Mark at [phone]
17. Stock steering columns only. On a Ford when dash is removed and the steering column has nothing to hold it up you may weld in a bracket to hold up steering column. No modifications to any steering components allowed. Must be OEM for that make and model. 03 and newer Fords must run the stock cradle and rack and pinion.
18. MUST DO RULE: Stock gas must be removed. 8 gallons of gas max. Gas tank must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement. (Do not use bungee cords for this) If tank is not secure you will not be running. Tanks must have secure caps and be leak proof. All fuel lines must have no leaks. You may run a boat tank or fuel cell.
19. Gas pedal foot feed must be left in original location on firewall. No aftermarket or homemade pedals allowed.
20. Any DOT type tire will be allowed. Tire tubes allowed. No implement or industrial tires allowed. Air filled only!
21. Exhaust must exit straight up through hood or down under vehicle.
22. Windows, door handles, interiors, chrome molding and antenna must be removed.
23. MUST DO RULE: You must run a chain or nine (9) wire from roof to center of dash to act has a windshield bar
24. No solid suspension.
25. PRE-BENDING of bodies will be allowed. NO FLAT WEDGING OF TRUNKS ALLOWED. Must maintain a 10 inch gap. Smash topping of wagons will be allowed but you must maintain the 10 inch gap rule as well. No chaining or wiring of roof tops to quarter panels or frame.
26. Frame notching is allowed but NO welding notches back together.
27. No slider shafts, stock drive shafts ONLY.
28. No distributor protectors.
29. No shortening of the rear trailing arms.
This is a stock class it will remain a stock class so do not do any more then what is stated in these rules. Do not do anything to make your car illegal after inspection. If this happens you will be disqualified and no return of entry. Official have the right to re-inspect your cars at anytime. The top 5 driver’s will have the opportunity to inspect the winning cars at the end of the derby.
DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS TO THESE RULES TO MARK AT (607)215- 2149 OR BEN AT [phone]

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HEAVY HITTING 2012-2013 STOCK RULES
(OFFICIAL NORTHEAST UNIFIED STOCK CLASS RULES)

IF YOUR CAR IS OVERBUILT YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN THIS CLASS

General
1 - Any year Foreign or Domestic mass-produced 2 or 4 door hard top car or coil sprung station wagon is permitted. No leaf spring station wagons. No Chrysler Imperials or Imperial frames 1973 or older. No open roof cars. Minimum 107” wheelbase (full size).
2 - No 4WD, Jeeps, Trucks, Blazers, Suburbans, Vans, Utilities, Flower Cars, Limousines, or Carry-alls permitted.
3 - All cars must have an identifying number displayed on each side and the roof. The numbers must be large enough to be seen from announcers booth.
4 - STOCK MEANS STOCK! These cars are to be considered STOCK unless specifically mentioned in these rules. No altering, swapping, welding, or manipulating parts unless specifically mentioned. Patching and rust repair WILL be allowed. (SEE BELOW)
Stripping
1 - All unnecessary glass, plastic and chrome moldings, and flammable materials must be removed. No broken windows in doors.
2 - The car must be clean and free of loose debris in the driver’s compartment and the trunk.
3 - All airbags must be removed. Drain air conditioners. Rubber hoses must be cut or removed prior to arrival at the track. All trailer/towing hitches must be removed.
Body and Frame
1 - BODY MOUNTS MUST REMAIN STOCK AND IN STOCK LOCATION!! However, up to 4(four) mounts may have bolts replaced if broken. They may be replaced by bolts no larger than ½”. Washers may not be larger than ¼” x 3” x 3”. They must be positioned in the same place and with the same intent as the factory bolts but may travel through the top of floor. All factory spacers must remain in place and remain as intended by the factory. No welding washers to car body or frame. Do not relocate or add extra body mounts. FACTORY BUSHINGS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE AND INTACT. K-member bolts will not be considered body mounts.
2 - PATCHING – CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS – EXCESSIVE PATCHING WILL BE CUT!!
a) Frame patching - You may patch rusted or bent frames. Max 2 patches per car. Each patch may be no larger than 3” x 6” x 1/8” thick and retain all factory holes. Original frame being patched must be cut out, and patch must be exact fit with no overlap, stitch welded 1” on, 1” off only. You may not re-weld any frame seams. If creative patching creates reinforcement, it will be cut.
b) Body patching - You may patch rust using same thickness of metal as area you’re patching. 2 inch overlap only on rusted areas. No overlapping of patches and no patching over factory seams. Body patching is limited to 4 patches per car, max 12” x 12” ea. You MUST prove your rust! (Patches for safety issues, including floors, will be at officials discretion – CALL AHEAD).
3 - Notching and pre-bending will be allowed. Do not weld the notches back together.
4 - Wedging and lowering of trunk area will not be allowed. Trunklids may be cut or bent to tuck. Quarter panels must remain vertical.
5 - Do not paint or undercoat frames inside or out. Do not grind or buff frames
Cages and Driver Protection
1 - Bars must be sheet metal to sheet metal. Bars must be single bars, not stacked or doubled. They must be at least 5" from the center of the fire wall, and floor at any point including transmission and driveshaft tunnels The back bar may not be any further back then where the kick panel meets the bench seat.. Front bar may not contour the body. It must run straight across. All bars MUST be inside the drivers compartment except roof bar. All cage bars may be no bigger than 5"x 5” except side bars. Side bars may be c-channel up to 6”. Side bars can not go past the fire wall or past the center of the rear doors. If side bars are not used, mounting plates not exceeding ¼” x 6” x 12” may be used on the ends of the seat bar and dash bar. A roof bar may be used. It must go straight across and straight up and down and may be bolted or stitch welded with 1 inch welds in 3 places to the roof only. It must come off your rear seat bar. Max 5”x5” bars or 6” C-channel.
2 - Non-posted cars may weld 1 (one) post to each side of the car, centered on the door seam, 3” x ½” max., with no more than 4” extending down the door or onto the roof.
3 - ONE windshield bar or chain may be attached from the roof to the cowl area on the front windshield area only to protect the driver. This may not be used as a strengthener or to keep a car from bending.
4 - Driver’s door reinforcement is recommended and may be on the inside or outside of the car. This is not to extend more than 10” in front of and 10” behind the driver’s door seams. Inside padding is recommended for the driver’s door. No sharp or protruding edges.
Hoods, Trunks, and Doors
1 - Hood must have at least a 10” x 10” hole on each side of the air cleaner for fire personnel. Hood/trunk cutout bolts may be used. Max 12 per hood/trunk, no larger than 3/8” bolts. If you are using engine driven plastic fan, hood must cover fan and extend 6” past fan blade.
2 - Hoods and trunk lids may be secured in 4 places with max 3/8” chains, #9 wire, and/or banding. They may wrap around bumpers.
3 - All hoods MUST be open on stock hinges or removed completely for inspection regardless of cutout size.
4 - All rear inner decking panels must be removed from station wagons. All body seams must be visible for inspection whether it is a used car that is bent or a fresh car that is pre-bent. If trunklids are tucked, a large hole must be cut for inspection.
5 - Only the driver side door may be welded shut with up to 3/8” rod or 3”x ¼” strap All other doors may be chained or wired in no more than 2 spots per seam, sheetmetal only.

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HEAVY HITTING 2012-2013 STOCK RULES – PAGE 2
(OFFICIAL NORTHEAST UNIFIED STOCK CLASS RULES)

CALL OR TEXT WITH ANY QUESTIONS!! 607-215-2149
Bumpers
1 - Any year OEM car bumper is permitted. You may cut or bend bumper ends for clearance. Bumper brackets may be rebolted.
2 - You may weld bumpers to bumper shocks and shocks to brackets. You may weld bumpers to brackets for non-shock applications. You may swap bumper brackets from car to car. Brackets must be used in their STOCK manor, and may not be altered in any way! Bumper brackets may only be welded to the first 6 inches of frame. NO additional metal may be used. You may weld bumpers directly to the frame. However, if you choose this option, you may not have a bumper shock or bracket in or on the frame.
3 - Bumpers MAY be chained or wired to car body. If chains or wire pass through hood or trunk, they will be counted as tie down spots. No welding bumpers to bodies. You may not weld inner and outer skins together
Engines, Transmissions and Driveshafts
1- Engine and transmission swapping between manufacturers is allowed. Do not strengthen frames or crossmembers with mounts. A simple cradle with a pulley protector will be allowed. Motor mounts may be bolted or welded to crossmember ONLY. One engine chain per side may be used, bolted to existing factory hole, or wrapped around frame only. Factory transmission crossmembers must be used.
2 - Aftermarket shifters, gas pedals, and throttle linkages are allowed. Transmission braces are NOT allowed.
3 - Transmission coolers and engine oil coolers are not allowed in drivers compartment.
4 - Exhaust may exit under the car or straight up through the hood. Some type of air cleaner must be used. No open carbs will be allowed.
5 - Radiators must remain in their stock location if used. Closed loop systems are allowed as a simple hose to hose connection.
6 - Metal engine driven fans must be removed. One plastic racing style fan or one electric fan with plastic blades will be allowed per car.
7 - Water only in cooling system. Please drain antifreeze prior to arrival at the track.
8 - Two batteries per car are allowed. Batteries must be mounted securely to the passenger side floorboard and covered with a rubber mat. We recommend metal frames bolted or welded to the floor or chains. Please do not use zip screws or rubber straps.
9 - Distributor protectors are NOT allowed. All large holes in firewall must be covered with tin, heavy rubber or fire resistant material.
10 - Factory driveshafts may be altered to accommodate for length and drivetrain. No truck driveshafts. NO slider driveshafts.
Suspension and Rears
1 - Any rear-end may be used provided it is from a car (5 lug or less). Rears may be locked. Rears may be chained, however suspension must still move.
2 - Suspension may be raised by using torsion adjustments, spring spacers or blocks. Suspension may not be locked, it must still move.
3 - Shocks must be operational. They may be clamped or stuffed with rags, but must still travel. Shocks and springs may be from cars only. NO TRUCK PARTS!
4 – Factory leafed cars must have factory appearing spring packs with correct stepdowns. No more than two replacement clamps will be allowed on each spring pack. They may not exceed ¼” x 2” x 5”.
5 - No suspension conversions except airbags to coil springs. Trailing arms are to remain stock. This includes Watts link style cars.
Gas Tanks and Gas
1 - ORIGINAL GAS TANKS MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY!!!
2 - Fuel cells or approved marine style tanks are required No gas cans. Tanks must have secure, leak-proof fittings.
3 - Tanks must be located behind the front seat and must be securely fastened with chains, bolts, or both. ZIP SCREWS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!! If you choose to use a frame for the purpose of mounting your gas tank, it may either be mounted to the seat bar OR bolted to the floor sheet metal. All gas tank frames/mounts may be no wider than 24”, and must start at least 4” away from vertical sheet metal on both used and fresh cars. Additionally, gas tank mounts may not be used as a technical advantage on a car.
4 - Tanks must be covered with a rubber mat, a metal cover, or both.
5 - You may run an electric fuel pump. It must have a kill switch that is clearly marked. Please use fittings or good hose clamps and make sure they are tight.
6 - No more than 10 gallons of gas allowed. Any gas or fuel may be used.
Brakes and Steering
1 - A working hydraulic brake system is required. You must exhibit the ability to stop. Anyone losing their brakes during an event will be disqualified.
2 – Steering may be altered from the steering box to the steering wheel.
Tires and Rims
1 - No studded tires. No liquid or concrete filled tires. Any ply rating, foam filled, doubled, etc will be allowed.
2 - All wheel weights must be removed, including on the inside of the wheels.
3 - Valve stem guards and variable lug centers will be allowed.

ANY ‘EXTRA’ WELDING WILL BE COMPLETELY REMOVED

For Heavy Hitting Stock Class tech questions please contact:
MARK – CALL OR TEXT 607-215-2149

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METAL DESTRUCTION III COMPACT/SMALL CAR CLASS:

1. Any front or rear wheel drive car with a wheel base of 109 inches or less will be allowed. All cars with a wheel base over 109 inches will be considered a full size which will run its own class for its own prize money.
2. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age, and hold a valid state driver’s license 16 and 17 year olds need to have a signed consent wavier by parents or guardian to participate.
3. STOCK MEANS STOCK! These cars are to be considered STOCK unless specifically mentioned in these rules. No altering, swapping, welding, or manipulating parts unless specifically mentioned. No frame Patching and body rust repair allowed unless it would be considered a safety issue then you will need to call Mark at [phone] or Ben at [phone] for prior approval.
4. No frame seam welding.
5. Any 4 or 6 cylinder motor, transmission may be used long has it bolts in place with out any modifications does not have to match make or model. You may chain or wire your engines and transmissions down in two (2) spots. No transmission coolers allowed.
6. Flush coolant systems. Water only! All radiators must remain in stock location. Metal engine driven fans must be removed. One plastic racing style fan or one electric fan with plastic blades will be allowed per car. All hoods must cover fan area unless a fan shroud is in place.
7. MUST DO RULE: Driver’s door must be painted yellow. A car number of the driver’s choice must be displayed large enough to be seen from the announcer’s booth on both front doors.
8. Coil springs may be nine wired or chained in place.
10. You may have one round pipe or square tubing behind driver’s seat, four inch max diameter. Tubing or pipe may must be securely welded or bolted in place or you will be asked to remove it. .
11. All doors, trunk and hood must be chained or wired shut – maximum of four (4) places
12. Battery may be relocated to the passenger side floor board but it must be securely fastened in place and covered. One battery will be allowed. DO NOT MOUNT BATTERY IN PASSENGER SEAT. THEY MUST BE MOUNTED TO FLOOR BOARDS IF YOU CHOOSE TO RELOCATE THEM.
13. Bumpers – automotive car bumper may be used. But it must be bolted on not welded.
14. No welding allowed to bumpers, impact shocks or mount brackets. Everything must be bolted and mounted without adding any extra metal.
15. MUST DO RULE: Bumpers must be chained or wired on in two (2) spots per bumper. Chain and wire are to do nothing more than help hold the bumper on and not to strengthen the frame or body in anyway.
16. Stock size body mounts and bolts only. Do not replace unless they are rusted and broken off. Original body mount rubbers, spacers and bolts only, if body bolts are broken you can replace up to 4 of them with two (2) strands 0f #9 wire per mount. Radiator support rubbers must remain in place. Questions call Mark at [phone] or Ben [phone]
17. Stock steering columns only.
18. Stock gas tank may stay in place and be used if it’s ahead of the rear axle or gas tank must be placed in back seat area and properly secured. Tanks must be secured so there is no movement. (Do not use bungee cords for this) If tank is not secure you will not be running. Tanks must have secure caps and be leak proof. All fuel lines must have no leaks. You may run a boat tank or fuel cell.
19. Any DOT type tire will be allowed. Tire tubes allowed. No implement or industrial tires allowed. Air filled only!
20. Exhaust must exit straight up through hood or down under vehicle.
21. Windows, door handles, interiors, chrome molding and antenna must be removed.
22. MUST DO RULE: You must run a chain or nine wire from roof to center of dash to act has a windshield bar.
23. No solid suspension.
24. PRE-BENDING of bodies will be allowed. NO FLAT WEDGING OF TRUNKS ALLOWED. Must maintain a 10 inch gap. Smash topping of wagons will be allowed but you must maintain the 10 inch gap rule as well. No chaining or wiring of roof tops to quarter panels or frame.
25. Frame notching is allowed but NO welding notches back together.
27. Stock drive shafts ONLY in rear wheel drive cars.
28. No distributor or coil pack protectors.
29. No shortening of the rear trailing arms on rear wheel drive cars.
This is a stock class it will remain a stock class so do not do any more then what is stated in these rules. Do not do anything to make your car illegal after inspection. If this happens you will be disqualified and no return of entry. Official have the right to re-inspect your cars at anytime. The top 5 driver’s will have the opportunity to inspect the winning cars at the end of the derby.
DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS TO THESE RULES TO MARK AT (607)215- 2149 OR BEN AT [phone]

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THIS YEARS RAFFLE CAR IS A 2 DOOR 76 BUICK ELECTRA 225 THE LUCKY WINNER WILL TRY HIS OR HER LUCK OUT WITH IT IN THE $1200 TO WIN NORTHEAST UNIFIED RULES STOCK CLASS. KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE INFO. AND PICS OF IT.

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I have some extra parts and tires i want to get rid of , i can bring them with me to this show if anyone is interested .Please let me know or i wont be bringing any of it .



I have 2 7.00 x 15 10 ply steers that were on a car for about 5 min . Still like new mounted on crown vic steel rims $150/pair



i have 1 kerb kicker 700 15 the side of the tread is chewed up pretty good but still very runable mounted on a crown vic rim $40.00



72 imperial drive shaft with the 727 tranny yoke $ 40.00



76 impala core support a little scale by the one mount under the battery tray but still very usable , fresh never ran $ 70.00



75 pontiac wagon dog house , both fenders core support and hood . was on a southern wagon nice solid stuff $100.00



A set of pontiac rally rims 5x5 big bolt gm wagon . they have tires on them but there junk all 4 $75.00



1 pair of chrome 94 f-150 rims $30.00 for the pair


1 pair of 75 pontiac front bumper brackets and shocks never ran (fresh) $ 40.00

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Anyone wanting anything let me know by 3pm thursday , ill be loaded and rolling out at 4.pm thursday