Demo Derby

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Pit Gates open at 10:00 a.m.

Car Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m.

DERBY STARTS AT 6:00 p.m.

TENTATIVE PLANS ARE BEING MADE FOR A FALL DEMO DERBY AND LAWN MOWER DERBY:  Watch paper or Internet for more details!!

Contact:  Mitch Phillips-309-333-5685, Craig Buckwalter-217-440-5812,

Cyle Buckwalter-217-440-6539, Sam Green-573-822-6765

Driver's Fee: $10

Rider's Fee: $20

Pit Pass: $10, Driver and Rider Fee includes pit pass

**14 and under not allowed in pit**

Premiums:  1st-$1,300, 2nd-$500, 3rd-$250, 4th-$150, 5th-$100

$100 Gift Certificate from DuPont Paint good at Carthage Auto Parts for the best painted car that enters the demo derby--only 1 winner for both derbies!!

This year's sponsors are:

Rinella, The Wood Inn, Hiland Construction, Holst Cattle Company, and Double H Pumping

 

Rules:

  1. No alcohol in pits

  2. Drivers and riders 18 and under must have parent's signature at time of sign-in

  3. Rules are to be followed. If they are broken, your car will not run.

  4. Any American sedan, station wagon or Lincoln can be run.

  5. No 1973 or older Imperials

  6. No Imperial stubs

  7. No 4-wheel drive, hearse, truck, or limo

  8. After 2 fires, you are disqualified

  9. All glass, plastic, chrome and interior must be removed before inspection.

  10. Tires: cannot be bigger than 15 inches, no studded tires or split rims

  11. Tires: can be foam-filled, double, or have valve stem protectors

  12. Radiator must be in stock position

  13. Car must have working brakes

  14. Trailer hitches and braces must be removed

  15. Stock gas tank must be removed and replaced with a boat tank or other non-plastic fuel tank that is secured and covered with a non-flammable material behind the front seats

  16. Electric fuel pump must be wired to ignition and shut-off must be within driver's reach

  17. Transmission coolers are allowed but must be behind driver's seat and secured well

  18. Engine and transmission does not have to be the same as car manufacturers

  19. Battery must be removed from stock location and moved to front passenger's side floor **1 automotive battery only, No battery packs**

  20. Door seams can be welded solid, if not welded must be chained or wired

  21. Frame seams can be welded from A-arms forward

  22. Cages are recommended but not required. Cage not to exceed 18 inches past front seat.

  23. No kickers

  24. Any automotive bumper can be interchanged, but no home-made bumpers

  25. Bumpers need to be welded or chained to frame

  26. Bumper shocks can be welded

  27. Back bumper cannot have more than 2 straps

  28. Front bumper can have up to 2 straps that are strapped from frame to bumper

  29. Hood must have at least one 12 inch opening in case of fire

  30. Hoods can be bolted where openings are cut only, with 3/8 inch bolts

  31. Must have at least 4 bolts in the hood, but no more than 8.  1 inch all-thread max

  32. Front 2 bolts only can go through radiator support and frame-All thread only

  33. No more than 2 pieces of all-thread through the trunk but they may go through the frame

  34. 3 inch stitch weld on the trunk

  35. Sedagons must have visual hole in roof

  36. Body may be bolted to frame

  37. 80 and newer may leaf rear ends.  Springs must have 2 inch stager

  38. 9 leaf allowed, leafs not to be more than 2.5 inches wide

  39. Longest spring not to exceed 5 foot, back of spring must have shackle, must be OEM leaf springs

  40. Coil springs can be welded, chained, or cabled

  41. Rear-ends and housings may be reinforced.  Gears may be welded

  42. Motor mounts can be chained or welded, but must be in stock position

  43. Wheel wells may be cut and bolted back together with no more than 12 bolts, 3/8 inch max bolts

  44. Must have at least 1 strap in front windshield for safety

  45. Frame can be repaired with 1/4 inch steel, but no more than 2 inches in front or behind rust spots or where it is bent on pre-ran cars.  No more than 6 patches allowed, not to exceed 40 inches total

  46. No frame stuffing--Will be inspected closely

  47. Driver and rider must have helmet and safety glasses

  48. Fire suits recommended

  49. Long sleeves and pants are required for driver and rider.  NO short sleeves or shorts

IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ON ANY OF THE RULES, PLEASE CALL ONE OF THE OFFICIALS LISTED AT THE TOP!!