Heats:

1.       There will be 4 heats of 10 cars each if the quota of 40 cars is met. (Exception: Vans/Compact Trucks and 1980s and Newer: only one heat will be run unless more entries are received.)  Late entries fill vacancies on a first-registered basis.

2.       The 2 finalists from each heat and consolation winner will compete in the final heat.

3.       Any drivers who do not qualify for the finals will be eligible for the consolation heat.

Car Preparation (Welded Stock Class, Welded Vans/Compact Trucks, Welded Compact Cars).

1.        All American cars, vans, trucks, and wagons are allowed.

2.       AL COMPACT TRUCKS MUST BE 2-WHEEL DRIVE---NO EXCEPTIONS!

3.       Absolutely no frame reinforcement, stuffing, filling, or welding.

4.       No painting or undercoating of frames or sub-frames.

5.       Reinforcing will be permitted for driver’s safety and for fuel tank protection (Be reasonable.)

6.       Driver’s door must have protection added or you will not run.

a.       Bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged.

b.       Rearward interior bracing must end 1’ in front of the rear wheels.

7.        ALL COMPACT CARS—106” or less wheelbase (front and rear drive) / cars up to 109” (front wheel)

a.       Anyone caught cheating may be disqualified indefinitely.

b.       Judges decisions are final.

8.        All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection.

9.       All hoods must have a minimum of 18” opening for inspection and fire safety.

10.    No under hood bracing is allowed.

11.    All hoods must be secured by chain or bolts.

12.    Bolts are permitted.  No more then 4 large bolts (3/4” max) are allowed to secure the hood.  

13.    Bolts from radiator support through the hood are permitted.

14.    Bolts welded to (not through) the frame and then bolted through the hood are also permitted.

15.    Trunk inspection holds are not needed.  You must be able to see through the back seat area.  All trunk areas must be clean of misc. parts, tires, etc.

16.    All trunks must be secured using chains or welding (using 5” on, 5” off). Nothing else!

17.    Bolts through the trunk lid and floor are permitted.  Bolts may be welded to the frame, but not through the frame rail. (Limited to 2 bolts not over ¾”)

18.    ALL STATION WAGONS—Rear jump seat must be removed and lift panel also removed.

19.    Suspension must appear as factory components.

20.    Front suspension may be welded/bolted up providing height requirement is met.

21.    Coil or leaf suspension is permitted.  Interchange permitted, but must function properly.

22.    All leaf suspension must stagger as factory leafs—NO double leafs.  Do not weld leafs together or add leafs.

23.    NO welding of shocks, shackles, or any other movable rear suspension parts.

24.    Rear shackles may be shortened/lengthened to meet height requirements.

25.    Coil springs may be welded in place or chained to prevent them from falling out.

26.    Steering---You may strengthen steering/tie rods as long as they appear stock.

27.    Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted.  Chains must be loose at stock height.

28.    Bottom of bumper height:

a.       No higher than 24” for full size

b.       No higher than 20” for compacts

29.    Bumpers are interchangeable.

30.    Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frames on one side only, 8 inches back, 1/2 inch thick.

31.    All shock absorber bumpers may be collapsed and welded.

32.    Front and rear bumpers may be chained or welded to prevent dragging.

33.    Bumpers MAY NOT be filled, stuffed, or added to in any way! No shock towers allowed. Must be able to see through.

WELDED PICKUP CLASS

Truck Preparation:

1.        Only rear wheel drive trucks will be allowed(Four wheel drive pickups are allowed as long as front drive shaft is removed).

2.       All glass and chrome and must be removed before entering the fairgrounds.

3.       Absolutely no frame reinforcement, stuffing, filling, or welding.

4.       No painting or undercoating of frames or sub-frames.

5.       Reinforcing will be permitted for driver’s safety and for fuel tank protection.  Be reasonable.

6.       All cab reinforcing must be within the shell of the cab…NO kickers to the frame.

7.       Driver’s door must have protection or you will not run.

a.       Bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged.

b.       Bracing behind drivers head area is permitted and suggested.

8.        If any frame reinforcing is found you will be DISQUALIFIED!

9.       All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection.

10.    All hoods must have 18” minimum opening for inspection and fire safety.

11.    No under hood bracing is permitted.

12.    All hoods must be secured by chains or bolts.

13.    Bolts are permitted.  No more than 4 large bolts (3/4” max) can be used to secure the hood.

14.    Bolts from radiator support through the hood are permitted.

15.    Bolts welded to (and not through) the frame and then bolted through the hood are also permitted.

16.    You may bolt the cab to the box with as many as 6 large bolts and washers (up to 4”x4” plates as washers.)

17.    You may bolt the box directly to the frame with up to 10 bolts (1/2”).

18.    When you cut a hole in the cab/box for fuel lines, make sure the lines are well protected.

a.       Use pipe or something similar to protect the lines.

b.       DO NOT run the lines through the back window.

19.     Suspension must appear as factory components.

20.    No welding of shocks, shackles, or any other movable rear suspension parts.

21.    Front suspension may be welded/bolted up providing height requirements are met.

22.    Coil or leaf suspension is permitted; interchange permitted, but must function properly.

23.    All leaf suspensions must stagger as factory leafs (no double leafs.)

24.    DO NOT weld leafs together.

25.    Rear shackles may be shortened/lengthened to meet height requirements.

26.    Steering—You may strengthen steering/tie rods as long as they appear stock.

27.    Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted.  Chains must be loose at stock height.

28.    Bottom bumper height: No higher than 26” for full size pickups.

29.    Bumpers are interchangeable as long as they appear to be stock….No bumpers from vehicles not in your class.

30.    Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frames.

31.    All shock absorber bumpers must be collapsed and welded.

32.    Front and rear bumpers may be chained to prevent dragging.

33.  No folding or crimping on pickup boxes.

Please follow all of the rules for your own safety and the safety of others.  We are all here to have fun!

Chain and Go pickups

1. No pre70’s pickups.

2. Only rear wheel drive trucks will be allowed(4-wheel drive pickups are allowed as long as front drive shaft is removed).

3. All glass and chrome must be removed before entering.

4. Absolutely no frame reinforcement, stuffing, filling or welding.

5. No painting or undercoating of frames or sub-frames

6. Reinforcing will be permitted for driver’s safety and for fuel tank protection. Be reasonable

7. All cab reinforcing must be within the shell of the cab. No kickers to the frame.

8. Drivers door must have protection or you will not run.

                        Bracing across the doorposts is permitted and encouraged

                        Bracing behind driver's head area is permitted and suggested.

9. If any frame reinforcing is found you will be disqualified.

10. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection.

11. All hoods must have 18"minimum opening for inspection and fire safety.

12. No under hood bracing is permitted

13. All hoods must be secured by chain or bolts

14. Bolts are permitted. No more than 4 large bolts (¾"max) can be used to secure the hood.

15. Bolts from radiator support through the hood are permitted.

16. Bolts welded to (and not through) the frame and then bolted through the hood are also permitted.

17. You may bolt the box directly to the frame with up to 10 bolts (½")

18. When you cut a hole in the cab/box for fuel lines, make sure the lines are well protected.

                Use pipe or something similar to protect the lines.

                DO NOT run the lines through the back window.

19. Suspension must appear as factory components.

20. No welding of shocks, shackles, or any other moveable rear suspension parts

21. Front suspension may be welded/bolted up providing height requirements are met 

22. Coil or leaf suspension is permitted; interchange permitted, but must function properly.

23. All leaf suspensions must stagger as factory leafs. (no double leafs.)

24. DO NOT weld leafs together.

25. Rear shackles may be shortened/lengthened to meet height requirements.

26. Steering-you may strengthen steering/tie rods as long as they appear stock.

27. Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted. Chains must be loose at stock height.

28. Bottom bumper height: No higher than 26" for full size pickups.

29. Bumpers are interchangeable as long as they appear to be stock. No bumpers from vehicles not in your class.

30. Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frames.

31. All shock absorber bumpers must be collapsed and welded.

32. Front and rear bumpers may be chained to prevent dragging