Demo Derby

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Demo Derby

DEMOLITION DERBY:

Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturda,y, August 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Becker County Fairgrounds, Detroit Lakes, MN

***Entry forms are available at the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

Driver Entry:

1. Drivers must be 18 years or older

2. Drivers must furnish their own car or have a sponsor.

3. Drivers may enter each heat, but must have a different car and entry form for each heat. Each driver may have only one car in the final heat.

4. An entry fee of $30 will be charged if pre-registered, $40 at the gate

5. Driver and pit crew will pay gate admittance.

6. Entries will be accepted on a first registered basis.

Regulations:

1. Cars should be at the fairgrounds by 5:00 p.m. for inspection by the judges.

2. All drives must attend the meeting prior to race time for the judges explanations. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. by the announcers stand. Absentees will be DQ'd

3. No drivers or pit crew under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate.

4. All drivers must wear safety belts and helmets.

5. Drivers may maneuver their cars forwards or backwards.

6. No hitting of the opponents drivers door will be allowed..

7. If a driver does not hit another car in 2 minutes time, the driver will be disqualified. No playing possum. No team driving.

8. Driver will display flag when out and remain in the car until the heat is over.

9. The judges decision is final.

10. All cars must have working brakes to enter the derby.

11. There will be 10 minutes at the end of the last heat until the consolation heat begins.

Drivers not at the meeting at 6:30 p.m. will be DISQUALIFIED!!!!

Attention Demo Derby Contestants:

When participating in a demolition derby, you are not covered by your personal auto insurance. In the event that another driver or spectator is injured as a result of your actions, you could be named in a lawsuit.

When participating in a demolition derby, your personal automobile liability or physical damage insurance does not cover you. In the event that another driver or spectator is injured as a result of your actions, you could be named in a lawsuit.

STOCK CLASS - Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:00p.m., Becker County Fairgrounds

MINI VAN/SMALL PICKUP CLASS - Friday July 31, 2009 at Becker County Fairgrounds

COMPACT CLASS - Saturday August 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Becker County Fairgrounds

Prizes:

Stock Cars                                                                Compact Cars

First Place - $1,250.00 and trophy                    First place - $1000, trophy

Second Place - $500.00 and trophy                 Second Place - $500, trophy

Third Place - $250, trophy

Consolation - $50.00 and trophy                           Consolation - $50, trophy

Heat Prize - $25.00, two per heat                         Heat prize - $25, two per heat

Minivans/Compact Trucks

First Place - $750, trophy

Second Place - $300, trophy

Only one heat running

Heats:

1. There will be 4 heats of 10 cars each if the quota of 40 cars is met. 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 final will be eligible for the consolation heat.

Car Preparation:

1. All American cars and wagons, except Chrysler Imperials are allowed.

2. Absolutely no frame feinforcement, stuffing, filling or welding

3. No painting or undercoating of frames or sub frames

4. Reinforcing will be permitted for drivers safety and for fuel tank protection. (Be reasonable)

5. Drivers door must have protection added or you will not run

         Bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged

         Rear-ward interior bracing must end 1' in front of the rear wheels

         Demos are wone with front and rear of cars, not the sides

6.Compact cars - 106" or less wheel-base(front and rear drive) / cars up to 109" (front wheel)

             Anyone caught cheating may be disqualified indefinitely

             Judges decisions are final

7. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection

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

9. No underhood bracing allowed

10. All hoods must be secured by chain or bolts, No wire

11. Bolts are permitted. No more than 4 large bolts (3/4" max) to secure hood

12. Bolts from radiator support through hood are permitted

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

14. Trunk inspection holes are not needed. You must be able to see throught the back seat area

15. All trunk areas must be clean of all misc parts, tires etc.

16. All trunks must be secured using chains, or welding (using 5" on 5" off) no wire

17. Bolts through 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 3/4:)

18. All station wagons: Rear jump seat must be removed and lift panel must be removed.

19. Suspension must appear as factory components

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

21. Front suspension may be welded/bolted up. Providing height requirement is met

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

23. All leaf suspension must stagger as factory leafs. (No double leafs)

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

25 Do not weld leaf together or add leafs

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

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

28. Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted.

          (Chains must be loose at stock height)

29. Bottom of bumper height:

           - no higher than 24" for full size

           - no higher than 20" for compacts

30. Bumpers are interchangeable, as long as the bumpers appear stock

            - no car bumpers from cars not in your class or truck bumpers

31. Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frames

32. All shock absorber bumpers may be collapsed and welded

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

34. Bumpers MAY NOT be filled/stuffed/or added to in any way!!

35. All Compact trucks must be - 2 wheel drive - No Exceptions



PICKUP CLASS - Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm., Becker County Fairgrounds:

Prizes:

First Place - $1000.00 and a trophy

Second Place - $500.00 and a trophy

Heat prizes - $25 if needed

Truck Preparation:

1. Only rear wheel drive trucks will be allowed.

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

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

4. No painting or undercoating of frames or subframes

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

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

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

      - bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged

      - Demos are won with front and rear of truck, not the sides.

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

If any frome 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 permitted

12. All hoods must be secured by chain or bolts. No wire

13. Bolts are permitted. NO more than 4 large bolts (3/4" max) to secure hood

14. Bolts from radiator support through hood are permitted.

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

16. You may bolt the box directly to the frame with up to ten 1/2" bolts

17. You may bolt the cab to the box with as many as 6 large bolts and washers (up to 4" x 4"   plates as washers)

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

         - use pipe or something like it to protect the lines

         - do not run lines through the back window

19. Suspension must appear as factory components

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

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

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

23. All leaf suspension must stagger as factory leafs (No double leafs)

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

25. DO Not weld leafs together

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

27. Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted

          - chain 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 frame

31. All shock absorber bumpers may be collapsed and welded

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

Please follow all of the rules, for your safety and others

We are all here to have fun.