Post by DerbyMaMa on Feb 2, 2012 16:54:01 GMT -5
Lake County Fair Demolition Derby 2012
889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN 46307
Dates: August 10th (Friday) 11th (Saturday) and 12th (Sunday).
Prize Money & Divisions:
• 8 cylinders: 1st place ($1000) 2nd place ($400) 3rd place ($100)
• Trucks &Vans: 1st place ($800) 2nd place ($400) 3rd place ($100)
• 4 & 6 cylinder(: 1st place ($400) 2nd place ($100) 3rd ($50)
• Heat Winner: Top 3 of each heat ($25)
Driver: All drivers will fill out an entry form and sign insurance form to participate. Men & Women will run in the same class. NO Powder-puff. You must be atleast 18 years of age to compete with a valid driver's license or a valid ISSUED I.D. card from the state of your residence. (Do not forget your I.D. or you will not be able to participate).
Drivers must furnish his/her own vehicle or have one sponsored to them. DRIVERS MUST WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION, LONG SLEEVES, PANTS, AND SHOES TO PARTICIPATE. (NO SHORTS, T-SHIRTS, SANDLES, ECT.) GLOVES ARE RECCOMMENDED.
NO DRIVERS OR PIT CREW MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ILLEGAL DRUGS.
DO NOT COME TO THIS SHOW INTOXICATED OR WITH ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. YOU WILL BE ARRESTED AND PROSECUTED, ALL ALCOHOL WILL BE CONFISCATED AND COOLERS WILL BE CHECKED. LEAVE ANY DRUG PARAPHENALIA AT HOME!
Entry fee is non-refundable if your car does not pass inspection.
($20)- If you register early and ($30) at the gate.
All drivers must attend driver's meeting before show starts.
Gates are open all day so come at your leisure.
ALL CARS SHOULD BE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS BY 5:45 P.M.
Types of Cars: Any year sedan, station wagon, and chrysler imperials. (no trucks, vans, carryalls, hearses, 4x4's and limos). Also you may run a convertible as long as a metal roof has been installed without reinforcing the body of the car.
Heats will be assigned by staff and will be a course of elimination heats to advance to the feature. 4 cars out of each heat unless there is a shortage of cars. 3 will be the alternative if this case arises.
THE DRIVER QUALIFIES FOR THE FEATURE NOT THE CAR. What this means is : if you destroy your car in the heat and you qualify for the feature "you may use another registered car that has run in a heat or consi for at least 5 minuts". (HEAD OFFICIAL MUST BE NOTIFIED TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE ROSTER.) This person's name is Paul Marshall.
Do not get out of your vehicle unless you are told to do so by an official while you are competing in the arena area. Drivers must remain with their vehicles until they are removed from the arena. (NO PIT CREWS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK AT ANYTIME or family members and friends). This will result in disqualification and forfeit of any prize money. All cars will have a working seat belt for the driver's seat and it will be on during event. NO DRIVER DOOR HITS: However, we all know that accidents do happen. If it is accidental we may stop the heat or feature and it will be up to the driver who received the hit in the door if the violator is disqualified. SO PLEASE TELL ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS SO THAT THERE IS NO CONFUSION.
TEAM DRIVING: It is allowed to a certain extent. YOU MUST MAKE COMPETITIVE CONTACT WITH ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE COMPETING IN THE ARENA. Do not make the officials dictate the outcome!
Sandbagging: It is up to the drivers that are competing to take out the other cvars that are grocery shopping, not the officials. Remember 1 minute combat rule. 1 minute re-starts. "Some drivers may get more time for a re-start if they are putting on a good show". Officials will paint an X on the sandbaggers so the rest of the field is aware of what is going on. It is up to you as a driver to take them out. The officials will disqualify a sandbagger if he does not get with the program.
Fires: Depending on what type of fire it is, you will be out. 1 fire in the heat, maybe 2 in the feature (it all depends on what type it is.)
Rollovers: We hope this does not occur and at the first sign of a car rolling over YOU NEED TO GET OFF OF THE GAS AND STOP.
OFFICIAL DECISIONS ARE FINAL: NO UNSPORTSMAN-LIKE CONDUCT WILL BE TOLERATED. Arrest or removal from the fairground property will occur.
Preparation of derby cars:
All alass, plastic, trim, lights, etc. WILL BE REMOVED FROM DERBY CARS BEFORE THEY ARRIVE ON THE GROUNDS TO BE INSPECTED.
Batteries must be secured in the front passenger floor area with a cover. Gas tanks will be removed from all vehicles and a smaller gas tank will be re-located in the back seat floor area. Boat tank or fuel cell recommended.
IN STATION WAGONS ALL REAR SEATS AND DECK LIDS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE ARRIVAL TO GROUNDS.
No wheel weights
Valve stem protectors are OK.
No split rims or studded tires.
ANY TYPE CAR ENGINE CAN BE SWAPPED.
Engine mounts: They may be reinforced or home-made engine mounts. They cannot reinforce the frame in any way. Do not weld engine chains to the frame (must be bolted) unless it is on the engine cradle. Any skid plates must be welded to the pans only.
Do not slide bodies on derby cars. They must remain in the stock position. Do not re-skin or double any metal on car bodies. If you have rusted out body mounts, then use the same thickness to fix it. do not get carried away or you will cut it. Do not weld the body to the frame. Do not put anything inside of the frame. Do not paint or undercoat your frame.
Any debris on the frame(such as mud or grass) is your responsibility to remove before you arrive to be inspected.
Bumpers: Any car bumper can be put on any derby car (WELD THEM ON GOOD)! Bumper brackets can be welded to the frame. DO NOT PUT REAR BUMPER BRACKETS ON THE FRONT. Do not move bumper brackets from stock position. Bumpers can be held on by #9 wire in (4) spots to the sheet metal.
Suspensions: 5 lug rear-ends only. Upper A-frames may have a bolt welded to the frame to bolt a-frame solid for height due to bad coiling springs.(1/2 inch gap when lifting up front end at inspection). Re-enforced or homemade tire rods are allowed. DO NOT WELD ON A-FRAMES. Solid shocks or all thread is allowed. NO leafing coil spring cars or conversions. If you have a leaf spring vehicle no more than 9 springs and they must have stagger. control arms can be reinforced (I prefer plated) on the rear-end.
Tires: No tire bigger than a 750-15 any ply rating does not have to be DOT. Tires inside of a tire are ok, no filled or solid tires.
Car frames: You must weld the top seam only. 22 inch arch plates on rear (I prefer contoured to the frame).
ON A PRE-RAN CAR you can have (4) 4inch by 6 inch plates anywhere on the frame as long as it is damaged. (only (2) if no damage like a fresh car.) DO NOT RUN 4X6 PLATES TOGETHER space 4 inches. "THIS INCLUDES ARCH PLATES."
FRESH CARS MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN KICKERS OR PLATES.
A FRESH CAR can have (2) 4 inch by 6 inch plates anywhere on the frame. DO NOT ABUSE THE THICKNESS OR LENGTH OR YOU WILL CUT TO THE PROPER LENGTH AND THICKNESS ON ALL PLATES 1/4 (quarther inch).
Body bolts no bigger than 3/4. do not go all the way through the frame (stock type mounting). CAN BE MOUNTED SOLID w/ no rubber (body & frame). If you have rusted out frame holes, you are allowed a 3 inch washer to cover 1/4 inch thickness.
Frames may be tilted no more than 1/2 inch. No additional welding on FORD CRUSH BOXES other than to tilt. This does not count as a top seam weld.
Cages: No pipe or square tubing bigger than 4 iches. Can be mounted to the frame or body no more than 4 legs. Legs cannot go in the frame or NEAR crush boxes on FORDS. Legs be straight down with no angle & in the drivers' compartment only. Dash bar must be over the steering column area and not connected to cowl area. Rear bar behind seat must accompany the down leg. Over-head bar cannot be angled and will be near the driver's helmet area.
"DO NOT RUN YOUR CAGE INTO THE PASSENGER AREA"
We will give a little on this because of driver’s size. Do not cover the entire driver/passenger compartment with a cage (standard 4 point cage).
DOORS AND TRUNK: Can be welded solid with 2 inch strap for trunk. Door strap SHOULD NOT BE EXCESSIVE IN SIZE TO COMPLETE THE JOB. A 12/12 inch hole will be cute in the trunk for inspection.
HOODS: May be fastened down in 6 spots w/ bolts, wire, or chain. All thread may be used for the core support holes. The other 4 will be sheet metal to sheet metal. Hood must be open for inspection and located in the stock position. No bending in front of the radiator.
MANDATORY:
ALL DERBY CARS MUST HAVE NUMBERS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS. YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON DRIVERSIDE DOOR OR TOP. Roof sign is optional and cannot reinforce the vehicle.
Cars will operate in a safe manner during the heat and feature events. If a derby car appears to be at risk of injury to the driver, spectators, or officials you may be disqualified. (EX: doors torn off exposing driver).
INSPECTION will occur before your car runs in its assigned heat. It will be subject to re-inspection at any-time until feature is over. Once the winner has been declared it is over with no re-inspection.
2012 OTHER RULES AND UPDATES:
On 1978 and older sedans only, you may extend your arch plates to the first body mount in the trunk on the outside of the frame only and not go past the hole in the frame.
NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS/ fuel cells are fine.
Frames will be GM Corporation to GM Corp, Ford Corp to Ford Corp, Chrysler Corp to Chrysler Corp. Bodies will match the same manufacture as well. In other words, do not put a Chevy clip in your Ford or a whole frame swap into another car manufacture.
Do not re-paint your frame or undercoat it. It will make for a long day for YOU to clean it off for the officials to inspect your car.
You may V your trunk. You may beat rear quarters in with a sledge but no pinched body seams.
Trunk must not be welded to the trunk floor in anyway.
Gas tank protectors must be inside the frame rails and can be against the metal. (No welding to the sheet metal).
Cap Protectors: Your cap protector will be at least 6 inches away from the dash bar if you cut away the firewall. You will not be allowed to run if your protector is touching your dash bar.
Do not plate the top of your frames; we know how to find it on Crown VICS too!
TRUNKS: May be welded, chained, wire, or all thread. You cannot use all four, only ONE. You can use all thread for your body mounts in the trunk. “Bolts must be inside of the frame”.
You may have bolts over your wheel wells for the quarters, no extra bracing just bolts and washers.
BUMPERS: Due to the high cost of bumpers you may “stuff the inside of the front bumpers only” OR take a 4x4 piece of square tubing and put a bumper skin on it (front only).
DO NOT DO THIS TO THE REAR OF THE BUMPER.
Core support and all thread: You may weld the core support to the fenders (do not add anything). “No plates”. On the Fords “guys are sticking pipe or square tubing to jack up the core support”. This is OK and you can weld the pipe or square down to the frame so it is not sloppy. (Nothing bigger than 2 inches on pipe or square).
DO NOT RUN 4x6 plates TOGETHER. 4 inch space between plates. (This also includes ARCH PLATES).
You may run two kickers behind the A-frames on a GM, FORD, OR CHRYSLER or any other car manufacture not listed. NO KICKERS TO THE REAR FRAME.
You are not ALLOWED to have plates anywhere on the front frame if you run kickers (one or the other not both), unless it is a pre-run. Plates can be in front of A-frames not behind with a kicker.
No kickers for sub-frame Chrysler Imperials.
A hole may be drilled in your cowl/dash area during inspection to make sure no extra metal is in it!
Do not weld your dash bar to the cowl dash area. Dash bar must be over the stock location of where the steering column was.
Rear frames may be boxed in with the same thickness of metal (no bigger than ¼ inch).
03 AND UP FORDS: Can change cradle with factory Ford parts with one pass of weld. NO EXTRA METAL USED AND NO FILLING IN CRUSH POINTS OR INSPECTION HOLES IN FRAME. You have to weld a ¾ washer on frame that ¾ bolt will fit in, then drill or cut center of washer or frame out for inspection. One in front of a-arms on both sides. Band-Aids may not cover these up. Make sure we can see inside of frame.
MINI CAR RULES:
1. ALL FULL SIZE rules apply to mini cars.
2. Cars can have a maximum of 108 in. wheelbase.
Wheelbase cannot be altered to achieve 108 in., but must be a mini car not a mid-size.
3. Cars with electric fuel pumps must be wired to shut-off by switch that is clearly marked.
4. Cars may run any make of motor or tranny combination.
No reinforcement of motor cradle.
5. Leaf spring cars must run (factor) leaf setup.
6. Cars can run gas tank protectors.
7. NO V-8’s (4 or 6 cylinder only).
TRUCK AND VAN RULES:
1. The front bumper may be changed to a car style bumper. Bumpers may also be welded solid to the frame. A small plate may be added from the bumper to the frame. One plate on each frame rail may be added not thicker than 3/8 inch, and no further back than 6 inches on the frame.
2. Steering columns may be altered.
3. Steering column components such as: tie rod ends, control arms, ball joints, and center links may be reinforced.
4. A four point cage may be added. Four down bars may be added from the cage to the frame. Down bars must be straight down and must be inside the cab. Two down bars from back of cab car, may be go through the cab and into the bed and be welded to the frame. They may not go back any farther than two feet from the back of the cab. All other cage bars may not go further back than two feet from behind the back of the driver’s seat(for vans).
5. Gas tanks must be in the middle of the bed against the back of the cab.
6. Tailgate may be welded solid
7. Bed sides may not be folded down.
8. Frame seams may be welded on the top side only.
9. Hood may be bolted down in four places, just like the cars.
10. Doors may be welded solid
11. Cab and bed may be welded solid
12. All other rules for cars will apply.
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so can you run full frame imps? if i can I can have kickers behind the a arms
***********************************
Rules say yes. Just no kickers on a sub frame imperial. Gonna be some tough butt cars.
889 S. Court St. Crown Point, IN 46307
Dates: August 10th (Friday) 11th (Saturday) and 12th (Sunday).
Prize Money & Divisions:
• 8 cylinders: 1st place ($1000) 2nd place ($400) 3rd place ($100)
• Trucks &Vans: 1st place ($800) 2nd place ($400) 3rd place ($100)
• 4 & 6 cylinder(: 1st place ($400) 2nd place ($100) 3rd ($50)
• Heat Winner: Top 3 of each heat ($25)
Driver: All drivers will fill out an entry form and sign insurance form to participate. Men & Women will run in the same class. NO Powder-puff. You must be atleast 18 years of age to compete with a valid driver's license or a valid ISSUED I.D. card from the state of your residence. (Do not forget your I.D. or you will not be able to participate).
Drivers must furnish his/her own vehicle or have one sponsored to them. DRIVERS MUST WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION, LONG SLEEVES, PANTS, AND SHOES TO PARTICIPATE. (NO SHORTS, T-SHIRTS, SANDLES, ECT.) GLOVES ARE RECCOMMENDED.
NO DRIVERS OR PIT CREW MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ILLEGAL DRUGS.
DO NOT COME TO THIS SHOW INTOXICATED OR WITH ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. YOU WILL BE ARRESTED AND PROSECUTED, ALL ALCOHOL WILL BE CONFISCATED AND COOLERS WILL BE CHECKED. LEAVE ANY DRUG PARAPHENALIA AT HOME!
Entry fee is non-refundable if your car does not pass inspection.
($20)- If you register early and ($30) at the gate.
All drivers must attend driver's meeting before show starts.
Gates are open all day so come at your leisure.
ALL CARS SHOULD BE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS BY 5:45 P.M.
Types of Cars: Any year sedan, station wagon, and chrysler imperials. (no trucks, vans, carryalls, hearses, 4x4's and limos). Also you may run a convertible as long as a metal roof has been installed without reinforcing the body of the car.
Heats will be assigned by staff and will be a course of elimination heats to advance to the feature. 4 cars out of each heat unless there is a shortage of cars. 3 will be the alternative if this case arises.
THE DRIVER QUALIFIES FOR THE FEATURE NOT THE CAR. What this means is : if you destroy your car in the heat and you qualify for the feature "you may use another registered car that has run in a heat or consi for at least 5 minuts". (HEAD OFFICIAL MUST BE NOTIFIED TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE ROSTER.) This person's name is Paul Marshall.
Do not get out of your vehicle unless you are told to do so by an official while you are competing in the arena area. Drivers must remain with their vehicles until they are removed from the arena. (NO PIT CREWS ALLOWED ON THE TRACK AT ANYTIME or family members and friends). This will result in disqualification and forfeit of any prize money. All cars will have a working seat belt for the driver's seat and it will be on during event. NO DRIVER DOOR HITS: However, we all know that accidents do happen. If it is accidental we may stop the heat or feature and it will be up to the driver who received the hit in the door if the violator is disqualified. SO PLEASE TELL ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS SO THAT THERE IS NO CONFUSION.
TEAM DRIVING: It is allowed to a certain extent. YOU MUST MAKE COMPETITIVE CONTACT WITH ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE COMPETING IN THE ARENA. Do not make the officials dictate the outcome!
Sandbagging: It is up to the drivers that are competing to take out the other cvars that are grocery shopping, not the officials. Remember 1 minute combat rule. 1 minute re-starts. "Some drivers may get more time for a re-start if they are putting on a good show". Officials will paint an X on the sandbaggers so the rest of the field is aware of what is going on. It is up to you as a driver to take them out. The officials will disqualify a sandbagger if he does not get with the program.
Fires: Depending on what type of fire it is, you will be out. 1 fire in the heat, maybe 2 in the feature (it all depends on what type it is.)
Rollovers: We hope this does not occur and at the first sign of a car rolling over YOU NEED TO GET OFF OF THE GAS AND STOP.
OFFICIAL DECISIONS ARE FINAL: NO UNSPORTSMAN-LIKE CONDUCT WILL BE TOLERATED. Arrest or removal from the fairground property will occur.
Preparation of derby cars:
All alass, plastic, trim, lights, etc. WILL BE REMOVED FROM DERBY CARS BEFORE THEY ARRIVE ON THE GROUNDS TO BE INSPECTED.
Batteries must be secured in the front passenger floor area with a cover. Gas tanks will be removed from all vehicles and a smaller gas tank will be re-located in the back seat floor area. Boat tank or fuel cell recommended.
IN STATION WAGONS ALL REAR SEATS AND DECK LIDS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE ARRIVAL TO GROUNDS.
No wheel weights
Valve stem protectors are OK.
No split rims or studded tires.
ANY TYPE CAR ENGINE CAN BE SWAPPED.
Engine mounts: They may be reinforced or home-made engine mounts. They cannot reinforce the frame in any way. Do not weld engine chains to the frame (must be bolted) unless it is on the engine cradle. Any skid plates must be welded to the pans only.
Do not slide bodies on derby cars. They must remain in the stock position. Do not re-skin or double any metal on car bodies. If you have rusted out body mounts, then use the same thickness to fix it. do not get carried away or you will cut it. Do not weld the body to the frame. Do not put anything inside of the frame. Do not paint or undercoat your frame.
Any debris on the frame(such as mud or grass) is your responsibility to remove before you arrive to be inspected.
Bumpers: Any car bumper can be put on any derby car (WELD THEM ON GOOD)! Bumper brackets can be welded to the frame. DO NOT PUT REAR BUMPER BRACKETS ON THE FRONT. Do not move bumper brackets from stock position. Bumpers can be held on by #9 wire in (4) spots to the sheet metal.
Suspensions: 5 lug rear-ends only. Upper A-frames may have a bolt welded to the frame to bolt a-frame solid for height due to bad coiling springs.(1/2 inch gap when lifting up front end at inspection). Re-enforced or homemade tire rods are allowed. DO NOT WELD ON A-FRAMES. Solid shocks or all thread is allowed. NO leafing coil spring cars or conversions. If you have a leaf spring vehicle no more than 9 springs and they must have stagger. control arms can be reinforced (I prefer plated) on the rear-end.
Tires: No tire bigger than a 750-15 any ply rating does not have to be DOT. Tires inside of a tire are ok, no filled or solid tires.
Car frames: You must weld the top seam only. 22 inch arch plates on rear (I prefer contoured to the frame).
ON A PRE-RAN CAR you can have (4) 4inch by 6 inch plates anywhere on the frame as long as it is damaged. (only (2) if no damage like a fresh car.) DO NOT RUN 4X6 PLATES TOGETHER space 4 inches. "THIS INCLUDES ARCH PLATES."
FRESH CARS MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN KICKERS OR PLATES.
A FRESH CAR can have (2) 4 inch by 6 inch plates anywhere on the frame. DO NOT ABUSE THE THICKNESS OR LENGTH OR YOU WILL CUT TO THE PROPER LENGTH AND THICKNESS ON ALL PLATES 1/4 (quarther inch).
Body bolts no bigger than 3/4. do not go all the way through the frame (stock type mounting). CAN BE MOUNTED SOLID w/ no rubber (body & frame). If you have rusted out frame holes, you are allowed a 3 inch washer to cover 1/4 inch thickness.
Frames may be tilted no more than 1/2 inch. No additional welding on FORD CRUSH BOXES other than to tilt. This does not count as a top seam weld.
Cages: No pipe or square tubing bigger than 4 iches. Can be mounted to the frame or body no more than 4 legs. Legs cannot go in the frame or NEAR crush boxes on FORDS. Legs be straight down with no angle & in the drivers' compartment only. Dash bar must be over the steering column area and not connected to cowl area. Rear bar behind seat must accompany the down leg. Over-head bar cannot be angled and will be near the driver's helmet area.
"DO NOT RUN YOUR CAGE INTO THE PASSENGER AREA"
We will give a little on this because of driver’s size. Do not cover the entire driver/passenger compartment with a cage (standard 4 point cage).
DOORS AND TRUNK: Can be welded solid with 2 inch strap for trunk. Door strap SHOULD NOT BE EXCESSIVE IN SIZE TO COMPLETE THE JOB. A 12/12 inch hole will be cute in the trunk for inspection.
HOODS: May be fastened down in 6 spots w/ bolts, wire, or chain. All thread may be used for the core support holes. The other 4 will be sheet metal to sheet metal. Hood must be open for inspection and located in the stock position. No bending in front of the radiator.
MANDATORY:
ALL DERBY CARS MUST HAVE NUMBERS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS. YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON DRIVERSIDE DOOR OR TOP. Roof sign is optional and cannot reinforce the vehicle.
Cars will operate in a safe manner during the heat and feature events. If a derby car appears to be at risk of injury to the driver, spectators, or officials you may be disqualified. (EX: doors torn off exposing driver).
INSPECTION will occur before your car runs in its assigned heat. It will be subject to re-inspection at any-time until feature is over. Once the winner has been declared it is over with no re-inspection.
2012 OTHER RULES AND UPDATES:
On 1978 and older sedans only, you may extend your arch plates to the first body mount in the trunk on the outside of the frame only and not go past the hole in the frame.
NO PLASTIC GAS TANKS/ fuel cells are fine.
Frames will be GM Corporation to GM Corp, Ford Corp to Ford Corp, Chrysler Corp to Chrysler Corp. Bodies will match the same manufacture as well. In other words, do not put a Chevy clip in your Ford or a whole frame swap into another car manufacture.
Do not re-paint your frame or undercoat it. It will make for a long day for YOU to clean it off for the officials to inspect your car.
You may V your trunk. You may beat rear quarters in with a sledge but no pinched body seams.
Trunk must not be welded to the trunk floor in anyway.
Gas tank protectors must be inside the frame rails and can be against the metal. (No welding to the sheet metal).
Cap Protectors: Your cap protector will be at least 6 inches away from the dash bar if you cut away the firewall. You will not be allowed to run if your protector is touching your dash bar.
Do not plate the top of your frames; we know how to find it on Crown VICS too!
TRUNKS: May be welded, chained, wire, or all thread. You cannot use all four, only ONE. You can use all thread for your body mounts in the trunk. “Bolts must be inside of the frame”.
You may have bolts over your wheel wells for the quarters, no extra bracing just bolts and washers.
BUMPERS: Due to the high cost of bumpers you may “stuff the inside of the front bumpers only” OR take a 4x4 piece of square tubing and put a bumper skin on it (front only).
DO NOT DO THIS TO THE REAR OF THE BUMPER.
Core support and all thread: You may weld the core support to the fenders (do not add anything). “No plates”. On the Fords “guys are sticking pipe or square tubing to jack up the core support”. This is OK and you can weld the pipe or square down to the frame so it is not sloppy. (Nothing bigger than 2 inches on pipe or square).
DO NOT RUN 4x6 plates TOGETHER. 4 inch space between plates. (This also includes ARCH PLATES).
You may run two kickers behind the A-frames on a GM, FORD, OR CHRYSLER or any other car manufacture not listed. NO KICKERS TO THE REAR FRAME.
You are not ALLOWED to have plates anywhere on the front frame if you run kickers (one or the other not both), unless it is a pre-run. Plates can be in front of A-frames not behind with a kicker.
No kickers for sub-frame Chrysler Imperials.
A hole may be drilled in your cowl/dash area during inspection to make sure no extra metal is in it!
Do not weld your dash bar to the cowl dash area. Dash bar must be over the stock location of where the steering column was.
Rear frames may be boxed in with the same thickness of metal (no bigger than ¼ inch).
03 AND UP FORDS: Can change cradle with factory Ford parts with one pass of weld. NO EXTRA METAL USED AND NO FILLING IN CRUSH POINTS OR INSPECTION HOLES IN FRAME. You have to weld a ¾ washer on frame that ¾ bolt will fit in, then drill or cut center of washer or frame out for inspection. One in front of a-arms on both sides. Band-Aids may not cover these up. Make sure we can see inside of frame.
MINI CAR RULES:
1. ALL FULL SIZE rules apply to mini cars.
2. Cars can have a maximum of 108 in. wheelbase.
Wheelbase cannot be altered to achieve 108 in., but must be a mini car not a mid-size.
3. Cars with electric fuel pumps must be wired to shut-off by switch that is clearly marked.
4. Cars may run any make of motor or tranny combination.
No reinforcement of motor cradle.
5. Leaf spring cars must run (factor) leaf setup.
6. Cars can run gas tank protectors.
7. NO V-8’s (4 or 6 cylinder only).
TRUCK AND VAN RULES:
1. The front bumper may be changed to a car style bumper. Bumpers may also be welded solid to the frame. A small plate may be added from the bumper to the frame. One plate on each frame rail may be added not thicker than 3/8 inch, and no further back than 6 inches on the frame.
2. Steering columns may be altered.
3. Steering column components such as: tie rod ends, control arms, ball joints, and center links may be reinforced.
4. A four point cage may be added. Four down bars may be added from the cage to the frame. Down bars must be straight down and must be inside the cab. Two down bars from back of cab car, may be go through the cab and into the bed and be welded to the frame. They may not go back any farther than two feet from the back of the cab. All other cage bars may not go further back than two feet from behind the back of the driver’s seat(for vans).
5. Gas tanks must be in the middle of the bed against the back of the cab.
6. Tailgate may be welded solid
7. Bed sides may not be folded down.
8. Frame seams may be welded on the top side only.
9. Hood may be bolted down in four places, just like the cars.
10. Doors may be welded solid
11. Cab and bed may be welded solid
12. All other rules for cars will apply.
*****************
so can you run full frame imps? if i can I can have kickers behind the a arms
***********************************
Rules say yes. Just no kickers on a sub frame imperial. Gonna be some tough butt cars.