Post by tom83 on Apr 26, 2012 6:56:34 GMT -5
GREENWICH FIREMANS FESTIVAL DEMOLITION DERBY RULES FOR 2012
80'S & NEWER
General:All entrants must be 16 years or older. Any entrant under 18 must have notarized release signed by parent or gaurdian. The Greenwich Firemans Festival,or any of its members will not be held responsible for injuries or damage of cars,entrant,mechanic,or car owners.
Any protest must be done 10 minutes prior to 1st heat. A protest fee of $150.00 must be made.
All winning cars may be reinspected after feature to confirm car is legal. If you are caught cheating you will forfeit any entry fee,money won, or trophy. Derby official is final decision.
Any American made 1980 or newer hardtop may be used ,Except for limousines,hearses,ambulances,convertibles or checker cab.
Drivers must wear a crash helmet with sheild or eye protection{full face helmet is recommended}long pants,long sleeve shirt,& seat belt are required. Driver will not extend any part of his/her body outside of car at anytime while heat is running.
Drivers DOOR & PASS. Door must be painted white.
All cars must have brakes before inspection.
All preceding rules apply for FULLSIZE except where noted.
ENGINE:Engine Mounts may be chained or welded. Engine swapping is allowed Gm to Ford Ford to Chrysler etc. Headers to exit straight up through hood. Distributor protector may be used but only bolted to motor & trans. THERE MUST BE 1 ½ INCH BETWEEN FIRE WALL & BACK OF PROTECTOR NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!! No kickers to inside cage,bar,frame, or body. Motor plate may be used,cannot be attached to firewall,[FRAME ONLY] must be 1 ½ inch clearance between firewall & motor plate. Motor plate may be braced with 1 brace on each corner extending 3” from corners and 1/2” thick max.
GAS TANK: All gas tanks must be moved to back seat. They must be securely fastened & covered before inspection. All tanks must be vented outside vehicle. No tank larger than 5 gal. Electric fuel pump may be used must have on & off switch on dash clearly marked. Gas tank protectors may be used must be NO WIDER THAN INSIDE OF FRAME & 2” OFF FROM REAR PANEL NO KICKERS IN ANY DIRECTION,3”+3”- 1/4 MAX. THICKNESS OF MATERIAL.[PIPE,TUBE,CHANEL,ETC].
ELECTRICAL & BATTERY:One battery of any size may be used. It must be secureley fastened & covered in drivers compartment before inspection. Solenoid,modules,regulator,etc. May be moved but must remain under hood and in front of firewall.
DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:May have max. 3” diameter pipe behind drivers seat & across dash. No kickers to floor or firewall. Drivers door only may be reinforced. Passenger side may have bar inside drivers compartment but MUST NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF BODY.
TRANSMISSION:Trans cooler may be used,must have some type of sheild protecting driver in case of cooler rupture. All cooler line must be covered. IF TRANSMISSION MOUNT IS MOVED A 6” MOUNT ON EACH SIDE OF FRAME IS MAX.
FRAME:MUST BE STOCK,No plating frame for any reason inside or outside. No rewelding frame seams anywhere for any reason. Body Mounts must remain in place or replace with like material,[NO STEEL SPACERS] body bolts may be changed no larger than 5/8 bolt with 3” by 3” washer. Notching or prebending frame is allowed. Strap or chain may be used from hump to hump but cannot go around axle.
Hump strap may be used. TOP OF STRAP MUST BE AT LEAST 3” FROM BOTTOM OF HUMP,3” WIDE,24”LENGTH,1/4” THICK MAX.STRAP SIZE,ONE [1] STRAP PER SIDE.
If frame is prebent or notched NO adding metal or welding permitted @ bend point.
3”
24”
GREENWICH FIREMANS FESTIVAL DEMOLITION DERBY RULES 2012
80S & NEWER
SUSPENSION:Must be stock,No welding shocks,no air shocks. No truck rear ends 5 lug only must be automotive type. Trailing arms on rear must be stock appearing [No square tube or boxing upper or lower}Rear Coil springs may be wired or welded only to hold in place. Coil spring cannot be welded solid. Coil spring swap is permitted NO leaf spring conversions. Front A-Arm CANNOT be welded. Chaining or bolting is allowed if chained the chain cannot be welded,[ chain links must move].
2003 & NEWER CROWN VIC ARE ALLOWED MUST HAVE ORIGINAL FACTORY FRONT CRADLE ,FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING.
BUMPERS:May be welded to plate & plate welded to frame NO EXTRA PLATE OR BRACING, IF FRONT FRAME CUT SHORT MUST BE 1” INSPECTION HOLE IN FRAME BEHIND BUMPER. ANY YEAR FACTORY BUMPER[NO MANUFACTURED AFTER MARKET BUMPERS] ON FRONT& REAR. Ends must be cut off FRONT & REAR bumpers. NO rolling ends OR seam welding.
TIRES:Any AUTOMOTIVE type tire may be used must have DOT NUMBER & be street legal. No loading tires,No wheel weights,No studded tires. Valve stem protectors may be used.
BODY:No inner body seam welding for any reason. Doors & trunk may be welded but not solid,MAX.12”-4” plate or weld & skip 12”. If trunk is welded must have hole for inspection,trunk is either on or off must be in stock position NO WEDGING OR TUCKING,BODY CANNOT BE WELDED TO BUMPER. 16” Min rear bumper height from bottom of bumper. Hoods may be chained or wired in 4 places must be opened for inspection. 2 front hood pins may go through core support & frame 5/8 rod MAX. Rear speaker deck must remain in stock position or removed completely, if speaker deck is removed only 2chains or 2 wires permitted to floor.
2 Chains,2 Wires,2 Bars ONLY in front & rear window,rear bar can only go to speaker deck.
RADIATOR:Must be stock automotive type radiator & remain in orginal position
NO ANTIFREEZE.
IF IT DOSENT SAY IT DONT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DISQUALIFICATIONS:Any INTENTIONAL hitting drivers door
Any hot rodding in pits
Any car leaking gas in arena
Any arguing with officials
Any sandbagging
1ST Offense caught cheating.
ANY QUESTIONS CALL TOM MOEHLE @419 668-0630 OR 419 744-4753
RICH MARETT @419 668-1231 OR 419 744-7061
80'S & NEWER
General:All entrants must be 16 years or older. Any entrant under 18 must have notarized release signed by parent or gaurdian. The Greenwich Firemans Festival,or any of its members will not be held responsible for injuries or damage of cars,entrant,mechanic,or car owners.
Any protest must be done 10 minutes prior to 1st heat. A protest fee of $150.00 must be made.
All winning cars may be reinspected after feature to confirm car is legal. If you are caught cheating you will forfeit any entry fee,money won, or trophy. Derby official is final decision.
Any American made 1980 or newer hardtop may be used ,Except for limousines,hearses,ambulances,convertibles or checker cab.
Drivers must wear a crash helmet with sheild or eye protection{full face helmet is recommended}long pants,long sleeve shirt,& seat belt are required. Driver will not extend any part of his/her body outside of car at anytime while heat is running.
Drivers DOOR & PASS. Door must be painted white.
All cars must have brakes before inspection.
All preceding rules apply for FULLSIZE except where noted.
ENGINE:Engine Mounts may be chained or welded. Engine swapping is allowed Gm to Ford Ford to Chrysler etc. Headers to exit straight up through hood. Distributor protector may be used but only bolted to motor & trans. THERE MUST BE 1 ½ INCH BETWEEN FIRE WALL & BACK OF PROTECTOR NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!! No kickers to inside cage,bar,frame, or body. Motor plate may be used,cannot be attached to firewall,[FRAME ONLY] must be 1 ½ inch clearance between firewall & motor plate. Motor plate may be braced with 1 brace on each corner extending 3” from corners and 1/2” thick max.
GAS TANK: All gas tanks must be moved to back seat. They must be securely fastened & covered before inspection. All tanks must be vented outside vehicle. No tank larger than 5 gal. Electric fuel pump may be used must have on & off switch on dash clearly marked. Gas tank protectors may be used must be NO WIDER THAN INSIDE OF FRAME & 2” OFF FROM REAR PANEL NO KICKERS IN ANY DIRECTION,3”+3”- 1/4 MAX. THICKNESS OF MATERIAL.[PIPE,TUBE,CHANEL,ETC].
ELECTRICAL & BATTERY:One battery of any size may be used. It must be secureley fastened & covered in drivers compartment before inspection. Solenoid,modules,regulator,etc. May be moved but must remain under hood and in front of firewall.
DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:May have max. 3” diameter pipe behind drivers seat & across dash. No kickers to floor or firewall. Drivers door only may be reinforced. Passenger side may have bar inside drivers compartment but MUST NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF BODY.
TRANSMISSION:Trans cooler may be used,must have some type of sheild protecting driver in case of cooler rupture. All cooler line must be covered. IF TRANSMISSION MOUNT IS MOVED A 6” MOUNT ON EACH SIDE OF FRAME IS MAX.
FRAME:MUST BE STOCK,No plating frame for any reason inside or outside. No rewelding frame seams anywhere for any reason. Body Mounts must remain in place or replace with like material,[NO STEEL SPACERS] body bolts may be changed no larger than 5/8 bolt with 3” by 3” washer. Notching or prebending frame is allowed. Strap or chain may be used from hump to hump but cannot go around axle.
Hump strap may be used. TOP OF STRAP MUST BE AT LEAST 3” FROM BOTTOM OF HUMP,3” WIDE,24”LENGTH,1/4” THICK MAX.STRAP SIZE,ONE [1] STRAP PER SIDE.
If frame is prebent or notched NO adding metal or welding permitted @ bend point.
3”
24”
GREENWICH FIREMANS FESTIVAL DEMOLITION DERBY RULES 2012
80S & NEWER
SUSPENSION:Must be stock,No welding shocks,no air shocks. No truck rear ends 5 lug only must be automotive type. Trailing arms on rear must be stock appearing [No square tube or boxing upper or lower}Rear Coil springs may be wired or welded only to hold in place. Coil spring cannot be welded solid. Coil spring swap is permitted NO leaf spring conversions. Front A-Arm CANNOT be welded. Chaining or bolting is allowed if chained the chain cannot be welded,[ chain links must move].
2003 & NEWER CROWN VIC ARE ALLOWED MUST HAVE ORIGINAL FACTORY FRONT CRADLE ,FRONT SUSPENSION & STEERING.
BUMPERS:May be welded to plate & plate welded to frame NO EXTRA PLATE OR BRACING, IF FRONT FRAME CUT SHORT MUST BE 1” INSPECTION HOLE IN FRAME BEHIND BUMPER. ANY YEAR FACTORY BUMPER[NO MANUFACTURED AFTER MARKET BUMPERS] ON FRONT& REAR. Ends must be cut off FRONT & REAR bumpers. NO rolling ends OR seam welding.
TIRES:Any AUTOMOTIVE type tire may be used must have DOT NUMBER & be street legal. No loading tires,No wheel weights,No studded tires. Valve stem protectors may be used.
BODY:No inner body seam welding for any reason. Doors & trunk may be welded but not solid,MAX.12”-4” plate or weld & skip 12”. If trunk is welded must have hole for inspection,trunk is either on or off must be in stock position NO WEDGING OR TUCKING,BODY CANNOT BE WELDED TO BUMPER. 16” Min rear bumper height from bottom of bumper. Hoods may be chained or wired in 4 places must be opened for inspection. 2 front hood pins may go through core support & frame 5/8 rod MAX. Rear speaker deck must remain in stock position or removed completely, if speaker deck is removed only 2chains or 2 wires permitted to floor.
2 Chains,2 Wires,2 Bars ONLY in front & rear window,rear bar can only go to speaker deck.
RADIATOR:Must be stock automotive type radiator & remain in orginal position
NO ANTIFREEZE.
IF IT DOSENT SAY IT DONT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DISQUALIFICATIONS:Any INTENTIONAL hitting drivers door
Any hot rodding in pits
Any car leaking gas in arena
Any arguing with officials
Any sandbagging
1ST Offense caught cheating.
ANY QUESTIONS CALL TOM MOEHLE @419 668-0630 OR 419 744-4753
RICH MARETT @419 668-1231 OR 419 744-7061
