1. If dashboard is removed VIN # plate MUST REMAIN.
   Cars competing in Mini Car class MUST be 1980 or newer, engine MUST be 6 cylinder or smaller, and 105 inch or less wheelbase.
   
   Cars previously run in a demolition derby may install new front clip. Any clip in specified years may be used on any car, MUST be installed in stock manner. Length of angle iron MUST be no larger than 2 inches to secure fender to hood. Installation MUST be approved.
   
   
2. Car number will be exhibited on both front doors and on an upright number plate on the roof of car; minimum of 18”x18”. Car numbers are registered on a first come first serve basis. No pre-registered numbers are allowed. NO PROFANITY will be allowed.
3. All glass, headlights, taillights, and side marker lights MUST be removed. Windshields may remain, but if removed driver MUST wear approved eye protection. All cars MUST have approved seat belts.
4. All rear seats MUST be removed. All cars MUST be swept clean, both drivers compartment and truck. No spare tires, broken glass or trash ect. On sedans, deck lid must remain in stock upright position. Deck lid and quarter panels may be cut or pre-bent in any manner. Station wagon roof may be cut or pre-bent but cannot be bolted to the floor. NO SEDANGONS!
5. Battery may be moved, but MUST be securely fastened and covered. ONLY ONE AUTOMBILE TYPE BATTERY ALLOWED.



6. Any type automotive radiator may be used but MUST be mounted in stock position. At drivers option he may compete without radiator, but MUST run on water in block only. NO RESERVE TANKS

7. All cars must have either a bar, wire, chain, ect. Running from roof to dashboard to protect driver/rider. All doors may be welded and reinforced. All external body and internal cage reinforcing must be designed for protection of driver/rider. External body reinforcing zone will run from 6 inches in front of door to rear axle center line. All internal cages will be limited to a specific area. They may be installed from base or front windshield to 18 inches behind front seat. Internal cage supports (down tubes) MUST be welded to flat part of frame rail. NO welding to or on frame arches front or rear. The front down tubes MUST stay a minimum of 6 inches behind Z box.
   
   

8. Stock gas tank MUST be removed from original position if it is behind the rear axle and mounted in rear seat area and secured by existing seat belts or added metal straps. NO CHAINS OR RUBBER or round bottom tanks. A metal marine (boat) tank is recommended. All tanks MUST have secure cap. All lines and fittings MUST be leak proof and recommend lines run in the interior of car; all to meet approval of officials. NO MORE THAN 3 GALLONS OF GAS IN TANK.

9. Any OEM shock canister may be bolted or welded on any car. Amounts of bolts or welds may not exceed typical stock installation. For safety purposes shock tubes on shock bumpers may be lightly welded. Any OEM stock automobile bumper may be bolted and welded to the shock canister or stock bumper brackets; you may use a piece of chain from the all thread on the hood and/or deck lid down to the bumper. If you choose ends may be trimmed to allow for wheel clearance.

10. Hoods MUST have two holes at least 4” in diameter on each side of carburetor.

11. Hoods, trunks, and tailgates may be secured with the following method: on front of car two pieces of ¾” all thread with a washer no larger than 6 inches and ¼” thick MUST be mounted outboard the radiator. An additional four ¾” all thread may be used or four pieces of wire or cable. On rear of car a total of six ¾ all may be used anywhere on trunk lid or tailgate. All washers MUST be flat. All threads may be mounted through a stock body mount and replace existing bolt. All other body mount bolts may be replaced but be replaced with OEM stock size bolt and washer. If rubber biscuits are removed MUST be replaced with 1-1/2” steel spacer, round tubing, square tubing, washer, ect. Frame seams must be visible. All threads MUST have a nut on top and bottom and NO welds. ALL THREADS AND WASHERS MAY NOT BLOCK BORE-SCOPE ACCESS TO THE FRAME.
    
    

12. ALL FRAMES MUST REMAIN IN OEM STOCK. NO REWELDING OF THE FRAME SEAMS OR PLATING THE ARCHES. ANY DRIVER CAUGHT WITH ALTERED FRAME AT POST RACE INSPECTION WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM COMPETITION FOR ONE CALENDAR YEAR.

13. Suspension MUST remain STRICKLY STOCK. Suspension and steering components MUST be made up of stock OEM parts (real car parts only; no pipe, no angle iron). Cars must set dead level, no more than 14” of ground clearance in the middle of the car. Cars originally equipped with rear leaf springs will not be allowed more than eight leaves in the stack. Stiffness of the suspension will be left to the discretion of the driver. MINI CAR ONLY: struts may be reinforced with 8” flat steel, pipe, or angle iron. One piece on each strut.
    
    

14. Trailer hitches, class A or frame mounted, MUST be totally removed. Class B bumper mounted trailer ball stub MUST be totally removed.

C. ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, REAR END REGULATIONS

1. Any engine transmission may be used in any car, but MUST be mounted in a stock position. On a V-block motor, front spark plug MUST be even or in front of upper ball joint; on in-line motors, number two (2) spark plug MUST be even or in front of upper ball joint.]
2. Air conditioner Freon R-12 MUST be properly evacuated from system. This work must be accomplished BEFORE arrival at race site.
3. Chained, welded, or homemade motor mounts will be permitted, but MUST meet Approval of officials.
4. Any type header is allowed, but MUST be directed away from drivercompartment.
5. Transmission oil cooler are permitted. Mounting, lines, and fittings MUST beapproved by inspection personnel.
6. Any automobile rear end (NO TRUCK OR FLOATER REAR ENDS) can beused in any car. This rule does not mean you can transform a coil to leaf spring or vice versa. On models originally equipped with leaf springs, stock leaf springs and hangers must be used. On models originally equipped with coil springs, stock springs and trailing arms MUST be used. Homemade spring perches or homemade trailing arm brackets may be welded to rear end. An OEM trailing arm must be altered or reinforced in any manner. All installations MUST be approved by official.
7. Any drive shaft or U joint may be used. Welding of drive shaft is permitted.
8. Two loops of chain or wire over the cross member and around rear end is permitted. Up to 4 inch C-channel may be used when mounting. Added metal can be no longer than 6 inches. No pipe or angle iron may be added. Chain or cable may be installed cross ways between rear frame rails behind rear end.
9. All cars equipped with an electric fuel pump MUST have some type of shut off Switch easily accessible to driver/rider. MUST meet approval of official.

D. TIRES

1. Only 16” or smaller tires and wheels will be allowed. NO SPLIT RIMS ALLOWED.
2. All wheels and rims MUST be strictly stock. Valve stem protectors are okay. No other welding or reinforcing allowed.
   
   
3. Liquid in tires is permitted. Studs or screws in rims to hold tires in place is permitted.

E. RACING REGULATIONS

1. All drivers MUST wear approved helmets, long pants, and shirt.
2. Entries limited to one driver/rider per class of car per show.
3. Qualified drivers may change cars for the Feature Event providing the car changed to has run in a prior heat at this derby.
   
   
4. A drivers meeting will be held by the Director of Competition preceding eachderby.

PROTEST RULE

1. Only a DRIVER competing in feature can protest a car.
2. Protest must be made within 5 minutes of the checkered flag.
3. Driver must present $100 cash and state a specific protest on protested car to the
4. head flagman or Director of Competition.
5. Protest is allowed in all classes.

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