2008 Demolition Derby Rules

 

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SNOWBALL DERBY

January 5, 2008

  1. Front-wheel-drive 1980 or newer cars ONLY permitted!  No Jeeps, Trucks, Vans, Hearst’s, Limos Checkered cabs, Imperials, or station wagons.. 
  1. Cars should remain stock.  Everything MUST remain in original location. EXCEPTIONS:

Battery may be moved into passenger’s compartment, if safely and securely mounted.  If moved gas tank must be safety and securely mounted in the rear seat area.  Boat tanks are highly recommended.  NO cans with hose taped or glued into the lids allowed.  SUSPENSIONS: MUST have travel and CANNOT be solid (welded, blocked, chained, spacers, etc.)

  1. DRIVER’S DOOR may be welded solid, or securely fastened, with a ¼” (minimum) chain or cable.  Diagonal brace behind the drivers seat IS PERMITTED from “hump” (may be plated) to doorpost only.  MUST mount at least 6” below bottom of window opening.  If used, MUST be done in a safe and secure manner.  May be gusseted.  No “Mickey Mouse” jobs.  No side-to-side bars.  No “X” brace.
  1. HOOD may NOT be welded.  Hoods may be securely fastened using one ¼” (minimum) chain or cable.  OPTION: Hood may be bolted down.  MAXIMUM of 2 bolts per side, 4 bolts TOTAL.  Maximum Bolt size: ¼” diameter. May NOT attach to frame.  Hoods must have at least one 4” diameter fire extinguisher access-hole cut on each side.
  1. TRUNK may be securely fastened using ½” (minimum) chain or cable. OPTION; may be bolted down, maximum of 2 bolts per side, 4 bolts TOTAL.  Maximum bolt side: ½” diameter. OPTION; Trunk may be welded shut, 3” weld with minimum of 6” space between welds.  If truck is bolted or welded shut. MUST have at least 8” hold cut in TOP for inspection.  All other body seams (including passenger door) MAY be welded, 3” welds with minimum of 6” space between welds.
  1. NO window GLASS allowed in car, EXCEPT for windshield (optional).  ALL glass, lights, lenses, chrome and all of the grilled MUST be removed from outside of car BEFORE it arrives at the track.  NO BROKEN WINDOW GLASS WILL BE tolerated INSIDE OF THE CAR, and that includes trunk, door wells, rear window deck and floor.
  1. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age.  Those 16 and 17 must have their parent or legal guardian complete the minor waiver and release to enter the pit area.
  1. All drivers MUST wear approved safety helmet, full-face shield style or with goggles.  Must

Have working non-passive restraint-style lap seat belt.  Shoulder belt recommended.  Racing-style seat harness ALLOWED.  Safety gloves, neck support collar, and knee pads HIGHLY recommended. No shorts, cut-offs, etc. permitted.  Helmet and seat belts MUST be on and fastened while in the car and on the track.

  1. Drivers MUST run aggressively (be hitting at ALL TIMES) while Demo is under Green flag status.  Cars CANNOT sit for more than 2 MINUTES.  Violations may be cause for disqualification of car. 
  1. NO HITTING on driver’s door. NO “deliberate” head-on collisions.
  1. CAR must stay on front straightaway and with the “field-of-contact” (inside WHITE end

Lines during Demo Derby).  NO racing through the infield will be tolerated.

  1. Driver’s MUST stay in their cars WITH helmet and seat belts on and fastened UNTIL Demo is over or it has been STOPPED (red-flagged).
  1. BOTH doors and roof MUST be painted with car’s number in 18” high readable digits.

Additionally, 12” high, 24” high wide “stand-up” number must be placed on roof.  NO OBSCENITIES WILL BE TOLERATED ON CARS.

  1. PASSENGER car tires ONLY. NO truck tires. NO studded tires.   NO non-passenger car recaps. NO stem guards. NO LT tires. NO tire larger than P235.
  1. In the case of an EMERGENCY, the RED FLAG will be waived, the RED Lights will come on and the driver’s will QUIT hitting and come to a STOP.  ANY driver that DOES NOT cease hitting or DOES NOT stop in a reasonable period of time WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Drivers MUST pay attention to the flagman and lights at all times.
  1. NO altered frames “cut or bent” or pre-packed cars will be allowed to participate.  Any car deemed by Track Officials to have an unfair advantage of the rest of the field, will be barred from participating.
  1. Any driver and/or crew member found to be or suspected of being in possession and/or under the influence of an ILLEGAL DRUG(S) while on track property WILL be turned over to Local and/or State Law Enforcement Officers.  The car WILL be disqualified from scheduled demolition derby.  Any driver and/or crewmember found in procession of and/or under the influence of alcohol, while on track property, WILL be removed and/or refused entrance to the pits.  Cars can and May be barred from participating in scheduled demolition derby.  IF necessary, individuals WILL BE turned over to Local and/or State Law Enforcement Officers.

 Guaranteed Payoff: 1. $500  2. $250  3. $150.  If enough cars are present that heats are run, heats will pay $50 to-win.  If we get 50 or more cars we will double the amount of paying positions with 4. $100  5. $75  6. $50.

NOTE: This is intended to be a safe and enjoyable event.  NO expressed and/or implied warranty or safety assurance shall result from the publication, or compliance with, these rules and regulations.  These rules are subject to change, in the interest of safety.

Winner and/or other placing cars subject to inspection at end of event

For tech questions call Pat Henshaw at 724-656-5696