DEMOLITION DERBY
Rules and Regulations
DEMOLITION DERBY Rules and Regulations
2026 Derby Rules As Follows
Mini Car Rules / Youth Mini Car Rules
1.
Any front wheel drive 1980 and newer no SUV vehicle
Any front wheel drive 1980 and newer no SUV vehicle2.HHR and PT cruisers are aloud.
HHR and PT cruisers are aloud.3.No Full Frame cars or full-size cars. No V8
No Full Frame cars or full-size cars. No V84.Strip all flammable materials from car. Dash may stay.
Strip all flammable materials from car. Dash may stay.5.Remove all glass (absolutely no windshields)
Remove all glass (absolutely no windshields)6.Gas tank may be left in factory position as long as it is mounted in front of the rear axle.
Gas tank may be left in factory position as long as it is mounted in front of the rear axle.7.Gas tank may be mounted to back seat area if mounted a 4” gap to any surrounding sheet metal.
Gas tank may be mounted to back seat area if mounted a 4” gap to any surrounding sheet metal.8.Absolutely no milk crates to hold down batteries or gas cans!!!!! Safety First!!!!
Absolutely no milk crates to hold down batteries or gas cans!!!!! Safety First!!!!9.Drivers’ door may be wired, chained, or welded solid. All others doors welded 3 spots on vertical door seam 3’’ square plates or chained or wired in 3 spots only.
Drivers’ door may be wired, chained, or welded solid. All others doors welded 3 spots on vertical door seam 3’’ square plates or chained or wired in 3 spots only.10.Car may have a driver’s door plate not to be 6” past door.
Car may have a driver’s door plate not to be 6” past door.11.Tops of doors may wired in one spot 3 wraps max.
Tops of doors may wired in one spot 3 wraps max.12.Trunk lid, hatches, gate may be welded in 6 spots with 3” x 3” square plates, or wired in 6 spots 3 wraps max.
Trunk lid, hatches, gate may be welded in 6 spots with 3” x 3” square plates, or wired in 6 spots 3 wraps max.13.Trunk may have 1 piece of 5/8 threaded all through trunk.
Trunk may have 1 piece of 5/8 threaded all through trunk.14.Hood may have 4 pieces of 5/8 thread all 2 through top of core support and 1 on each side of fender. Or wired in 4 places max of 3 wraps.
Hood may have 4 pieces of 5/8 thread all 2 through top of core support and 1 on each side of fender. Or wired in 4 places max of 3 wraps.15.10” hole cut in hood.
10” hole cut in hood.16.Creasing of rear quarter panels and front fenders are allowed.
Creasing of rear quarter panels and front fenders are allowed.17.Any tire rim combo (NO protectors of any kind)
Any tire rim combo (NO protectors of any kind)18.Must run factory drive line on factory motor mounts.
Must run factory drive line on factory motor mounts.19.Any factory car bumper. Bumpers may be seam welded. DEC bolt together bumpers are allowed.
Any factory car bumper. Bumpers may be seam welded. DEC bolt together bumpers are allowed.20.Bumpers may be welded on.
Bumpers may be welded on.21.Bumper sheds, crush boxes may be removed.
Bumper sheds, crush boxes may be removed.22.Bumpers may be wired to frame in 2 places.
Bumpers may be wired to frame in 2 places.23.May have 4x6 tubing bumper , no fab bumpers (front point) straight or factory
May have 4x6 tubing bumper , no fab bumpers (front point) straight or factory 24.May weld ¼” 6x6 plate to bumper to give a flush mounting point to weld. Must be flush with end of frame.
May weld ¼” 6x6 plate to bumper to give a flush mounting point to weld. Must be flush with end of frame.25.Bumpers may be no wider than the width of the front tires.
Bumpers may be no wider than the width of the front tires. 26.4 bar floating cage allowed around driver’s compartment no bigger than 4 x 4 square tube no further than 6” behind the driver’s seat. No down legs. Roll over bar may extend off cage.
4 bar floating cage allowed around driver’s compartment no bigger than 4 x 4 square tube no further than 6” behind the driver’s seat. No down legs. Roll over bar may extend off cage.27.Do not touch or alter K frame mounts in any way!!!!!
Do not touch or alter K frame mounts in any way!!!!!28.Front windshield must have a bar or wire to prevent hood from entering driver’s area.
Front windshield must have a bar or wire to prevent hood from entering driver’s area.29.Battery must be moved to front floorboard area securely mounted and covered.
Battery must be moved to front floorboard area securely mounted and covered.30.One battery only.
One battery only.31.All airbag assemblies must be completely removed.
All airbag assemblies must be completely removed.32.Absolutely no spray foam allowed
Absolutely no spray foam allowed33.On fresh cars patch plates are allowed (4) 1/4 inch x 4 x 6. On pre ran cars you are allowed (4) 1/4 inch x 4 x 6
At anytime you wish to protest during the event it will be a fee of a $100 before it will be looked into.
Come out and enjoy a family friendly event with some hard hitting!
Bill Garrison 765-698-4051Devon Nickolas 317-512-2903John Adams 765-265-1071Dave Friend 812-212-3755Everton Full Size Stock Motor Swap Rules / Youth Full Size Class
This class is for fun and is an easy build. Don’t do any more than the rules state!! You only get 3 infractions; any more than that and you are loaded!!! This is your only warning!!!!
If rules don’t say you can, then you can’t!
Any American made full size cars are allowed except for, Imperials, Hearse, Suicide Lincolns, Checkers, and Limousines.
All Aluminum stock components must remain stock and aluminum !!!
If you are putting in a Chrysler or gm engine you may use a 1/4'' max bolt in cradle No welding anywhere except motor mounts.
Motor mounts must be factory oem motor mounts they can be bolted or welded.
Must use the factory crown vic front coils. No Truck Springs.
You may run a 2'' spring riser on the front springs.
Body:
Remove all glass, chrome, mirrors, plastic and decking in wagons. Dash may stay in the car.
Hood & trunk must be open for inspection. No Exceptions!
Body seams cannot be creased, screwed, bolted or welded. Basically, don’t touch the body. Wheel wells may be cut out for tire clearance only.
No welding or patching of body panels anywhere.
NO WELDING unless stated in rules.
Driver’s door may be wired, chained or welded solid, vertical seams only. A steel driver’s door Plate is recommended , or you may use a steel plate ¼” thick not to exceed 6” past door seam bolted on securely. Door plate is mandatory and must be at least 3" past each door seam and between 10"-16" wide, unless you have a cage. All other doors may be chained or wired in 2 spots per seam only or 2-3"x3" plates on vertical seam only. May wire 1 spot per window on top of doors. Roof signs are strongly recommended.
One spot only, per door, may be wired or chained around frame 3 wraps max. No wire to frame from the cage or roof!!! A 2-door car can wrap at the front of the door and back of the door.
No lacing of windows with wire or chain.
3/8” max size if chained.
Hoods may have four tie downs #9 wire or chain. You may run 2 pieces of ⅝ all thread through the frame core support and threw the hood. May have 2” spacers between core support and frame. NO half hoods. Hood must have 2 holes cut on both sides of the carburetor for fire crew access.
Trunks may be #9 wired or chained in 6 spots with a 12” inspection hole, wagons 4 tie downs on tailgate. May run ½ trunk lids or a simple 90-degree bend.
Note: Wire on hood must be sheet metal to sheet metal, NOT around the frame. Places where the wire goes through the body may have a 3/4" hardware store washer, no bigger welded all the way around.
All body mounts must remain original factory OEM mounts. Any broken body mounts/bolts may have 2 strands of #9 wires ran through the body and frame. No changing, replacing or repairing body bolts.
Windshield: One Bar, wire or chain allowed from firewall/cowl to roof, to prevent hood from coming through windshield is Mandatory!! No more than 6” above the windshield and below the firewall/cowl.
You can wire (3 wraps max) core support to the bumper in 2 spots. Nothing in front of radiator.
May crease the rear quarters and fenders. You may run 2 spots of #9 wire from trunk lid to frame no more than 2 spots.
Frames:
Stock frames. NO WELDING ANYWHERE, NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Rear frame can be dimpled and or notched, No Welding allowed. No hump plates.
No tilting in any way. On fresh cars patch plates are allowed (4) 1/4 inch x 4 x 6. On pre ran cars you are allowed (4) 1/4 inch x 4 x 6. No Pre-Bending. No spray foam anywhere on the car.
NO shorting of frames on any vehicle.
No plate should be welded to A-Arms.
Drive Train:
Engine swaps allowed.
Motor and Transmission (No aftermarket bells or tails) mounts must be factory OEM. They must be bolted and not welded.
You may use 2x2 tube or factory cross member.
Lower Cradle & pully Protecters are allowed no others.
You may weld spider gears.
Rear end must be a factory OEM to make the car. No axle swaps must be all factory.
You can wire or put hose clamps on rear coil springs to keep from coming out, not hold the rear of the car down.
Leaf spring cars must use only factory spring clamps and a number of spring leafs. No flat leafs
Headers allowed, must point up, but if stock manifolds are used you must have 2 holes in the hood in case of fire.
Radiator must remain in stock location. Absolutely no spray foam around the radiator
Transmission coolers are allowed, but must be mounted under the hood.
No slider drive shafts!!! You may cut and reweld the drive shaft for desired length.
Driver Compartment:
If you don’t have a cage, then door plate/door skin is Mandatory!!
Optional 4-point cage. May be welded to frame. Cage bars can be up to 4” x 4” square tube, Side bars only can be 2” x 6”as an option. No cage inside of doors!!!
No kickers of any kind.
Side bars can’t exceed the dash bar, 60” max door bar length, rear bar 6” max behind driver’s seat, and must be a minimum of 6" above the factory body mount height. Dash bars must be 5” from the firewall and all bars must be 5” off the transmission tunnel.
Roll over bar permitted. Must be straight up and down. Can be welded to side bars also must be bolted or welded to the roof. No farther back than 6” from the rear seat.
You can weld the cage to the door post and steering column to secure the cage.
Gas tank and battery must be moved, secured and covered. (1 battery only).
Battery holder bolted to floor sheet metal (4 bolts max). Limit size of battery holder. Proportioned to the size of the battery. Not to cover the whole floorboard.
Gas tank holders are allowed but must remain 6 " from the rear sheet metal (Don’t beat metal back) and no more than 30 inches wide, and in the center of the car (4” off the floor pan). Gas tank can be bolted to the floor if NOT attached to the cage. No bolts, all thread, or Metal is attaching the holder to the floor.
Steering column must have factory steering column. Quick release steering wheel ok. No Hime joints or after market columns.
Simple push pull shifters are allowed.
Floor pans that are rusted out may be repaired/patched with OEM size sheet metal by bolting, zip screw or rivets to existing pan.
After market steering column's, gas pedals, and shifters are allowed
Bumpers:
Bumper swaps allowed. May run a aftermarket bumper no thicker than 1/4'' and point must not be no more than a 74 impala bumper or any 7'' from point to back of bumper. Factory automobile bumper but can be loaded, You may run square tubing bumpers may use up to 4x6 tubing can not run past tires . Front & Rear bumpers can be mounted with up to (8) ½” bolts total or wired on in 4 places with #9 wire. Bumpers may be welded to shock face/flange or may weld to frame. You may weld a shock tube all the way around.
No bolting all the way through bumpers and/or bumper shocks.
Max bumper height is 20” no lower than 14”.
May slot bumper to bolt on. NO adding metal. May chain or wire (3 wraps max) bumpers to secure in no more than 2 spots. One 10” long 3/8” link chain per bumper shock. One bolt to attach the chain to the frame, ½” max diameter.
Tires & Rims:
Any Tire allowed. No foam filled or press on tires allowed.
Factory OEM style rims only, Uni-lug center’s (6”max dia.) ok. NO Full Centers, bead locks or lip guards allowed. Valve stem protectors ok.
No studs in tires or screwed to rims.
You can use 1” lug nuts
Suspension:
Factory OEM stock, front and rear must be same model as the vehicle. ( Ford / Ford , Mopar / Mopar , Gm / Gm )
No kicking spring’s, blocks or clamps on shocks. You may run store bought spacers or you may bolt them down. All cars must bounce. You may run store bought twists in spring spacers.
Cars must have working brakes.
May wire A arms down no more than 4 wraps. ( Do Not weld them in any way)
Welds only allowed on: Spider gears, cage, doors & bumpers.
Always ask, never assume. “IF IT DOESN’T SAY YOU CAN, THEN YOU CAN’T!!!”
Drivers are only allowed in the inspection area; no other crew is allowed. You will pre-pay before inspection. If your car does not pass inspection, NO Refunds!
Drivers must wear DOT helmet, eye protection, long pants, and long sleeve shirt and closed toed shoes. Fire suits are always recommended, but not required. Helmets must stay on the entire time in the car. Only get out of the car if told okay to do so. Drivers must make an aggressive hit every 60 seconds.
Inspection will start approximately 3 hours prior to the event, please be on time. Inspection closes 1 hour prior to event start time. NO Exceptions!!!
At anytime you wish to protest during the event it will be a fee of a $100 before it will be looked into.
For more information please Contact within respectable hours:
Bill Garrison 765-698-4051
Devon Nickolas at 317-512-2903
John Adams 765-265-1071
Dave Friend 812-212-3755 POWER WHEELS DEMO!
AGES 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD. RULES AS FOLLOWS:
1. ALL REGULAR POWER WHEELS ARE ALLOWED. 4-WHEELER TYPE OF VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED (Must Have Sides). YOUR CHILD'S BODY MUST BE IN A COMPARTMENT (Must Have Sides).
2. KIDS 5-12 MAY PARTICIPATE. THERE MAY BE TWO AGE GROUPS DEPENDING ON HOW MANY KIDS WE
HAVE REGISTERED.
3. KIDS MUST WEAR A HELMET.
4. THE POWER WHEEL IS ALLOWED TO HAVE UP TO A 12 VOLT LAWN MOWER BATTERY. THE BATTERY CANNOT BE MOUNTED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE BATTERY MUST BE SEALED AND SECURED AWAY FROM THE CHILD.
5. ALL DOORS AND TAILGATES MUST BE STRAPPED SHUT. NO SHARP EDGES ALLOWED. USE DUCK TAPE OR ZIP TIES OR OTHER FLEXIBLE PRODUCTS TO MAKE DOORS AND TAILGATES STAY SHUT.
6. POWER WHEEL TIRES MAY BE COVERED IN DUCT TAPE TO PREVENT THEM FROM BREAKING.
7. POWER WHEELS MOTOR MUST REMAIN STOCK. THE ONLY MODIFICATION YOU MAY USE THAT IS
ALLOWED IS USING A LAWN MOWER BATTERY.
8. YOU MAY HAVE DECORATIONS ON THE POWER WHEEL, BUT THOSE DECORATIONS CANNOT BE MADE TO REINFORCE THE POWER WHEEL. CHANGES OR ADDITIONS MUST BE DECORATIVE ONLY. EXAMPLE: PAINTING THE CAR, VINYL GRAPHICS, AND HEADER PIPES STICKING UP.
9. PLEASE REMEMBER AT ALL TIMES THAT THIS IS FOR THE KIDS! DON'T MODIFY THE POWER WHEEL IN A WAY THAT WOULD CAUSE YOUR CHILD TO NOT BE IN THE DERBY. YOUR CHILD WOULD BE DISAPPOINTED IF HE OR SHE COULD NOT RUN!
For more information please Contact:
Bill Garrison 765-698-4051
Devon Nickolas at 317-512-2903
John Adams 765-265-1071
Dave Friend 812-212-3755
Mini Vans/Trucks/SUVS
General:
•Any American-made 1980’s & newer mini vans, trucks, and SUVs ONLY. No hearses or limos allowed.
Any American-made 1980’s & newer mini vans, trucks, and SUVs ONLY. No hearses or limos allowed. •Helmet, seat belt, long sleeves/pant and eye protection must be worn at all times on the track.
Helmet, seat belt, long sleeves/pant and eye protection must be worn at all times on the track. •Any questions call first. If it doesn't say you can don't do it.
Any questions call first. If it doesn't say you can don't do it. •Cars must be stock.
Cars must be stock. •ABSOLUTELY No painting of the frames.
ABSOLUTELY No painting of the frames. •Car must be swept clean of debit & glass before coming to event.
Car must be swept clean of debit & glass before coming to event. oThe following must be removed prior to entering the fairgrounds, windows, headlights, taillights, all chrome and mirrors.
The following must be removed prior to entering the fairgrounds, windows, headlights, taillights, all chrome and mirrors. •Do not strip under the hood.
Do not strip under the hood. omove the battery to the floor inside the car. You may lengthen the cables to reach the battery on the floor not the wiring harness. This will be strictly enforced.
move the battery to the floor inside the car. You may lengthen the cables to reach the battery on the floor not the wiring harness. This will be strictly enforced. •JUDGES DECSISON IS FINAL. All cars are subjected to re-inspection at ANY time.
JUDGES DECSISON IS FINAL. All cars are subjected to re-inspection at ANY time. Car Building:
Must be 100% stock!!
No cross breeding entire drive must be same make as car (Chevy to Chevy, Ford to Ford and so on) Must appear to be factory engine to car with stock exhaust.
1.Engine must be mounted with stock mounts in stock position.
Engine must be mounted with stock mounts in stock position. No welding of mounts must be bolted only.
2.No homemade cross members. Cross members must be stock and bolted in not welded.
No homemade cross members. Cross members must be stock and bolted in not welded. 3.Doors must be chained or wired. No more than 8 places per door the wire from the bottom of doors may go around frame. You may use 5/6” chain or 2 strands of #9 wire per hole.
Doors must be chained or wired. No more than 8 places per door the wire from the bottom of doors may go around frame. You may use 5/6” chain or 2 strands of #9 wire per hole. 4.Trunks must be chained or wired. No more than 8 places; 2 of these may go around bumper and/or frame.
Trunks must be chained or wired. No more than 8 places; 2 of these may go around bumper and/or frame. TRUNKS MUST BE OPEN DURING INSPECTION!
•Car must have deck lid and or tailgate No welding or adding metal. Trunk lid must be in stock location. No tucking, wedging, pre bending, smashing, folding or anything else you can think of. No welding washers for holes.
Car must have deck lid and or tailgate No welding or adding metal. Trunk lid must be in stock location. No tucking, wedging, pre bending, smashing, folding or anything else you can think of. No welding washers for holes. 5.Hoods may be wired or chained in 8 spots. You may use 5/16” chain or 2 strands of #9 wire per hole. It must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. No welding washers for holes. Must be 12" hole in hood in case of fire. Remove hood latch!!! Hood must be open for inspection.
Hoods may be wired or chained in 8 spots. You may use 5/16” chain or 2 strands of #9 wire per hole. It must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. No welding washers for holes. Must be 12" hole in hood in case of fire. Remove hood latch!!! Hood must be open for inspection. 6.Any tires permitted; double tires permitted. NO foam filled tires & no valve stem protectors.
Any tires permitted; double tires permitted. NO foam filled tires & no valve stem protectors. 7.You may leave stock gas tank in stock location or you may relocate the fuel tank to rear floor of car if this is done you must use a fuel cell or boat tank. No stock fuel tanks allowed inside of car.
You may leave stock gas tank in stock location or you may relocate the fuel tank to rear floor of car if this is done you must use a fuel cell or boat tank. No stock fuel tanks allowed inside of car. •Must only have 3 gallons of gas. You may be asked to drain it if the gauge doesn't work.
Must only have 3 gallons of gas. You may be asked to drain it if the gauge doesn't work. 8.remove windshield!
remove windshield! 9.NO CREASING ON THE BODY IS ALLOWED!!!!
NO CREASING ON THE BODY IS ALLOWED!!!! 10.Stock type springs and shocks. No solid suspension. SCREW IN TYPE spring risers ARE OK, NO wire, chains or any weld on rear ends or rear spring pockets. Cars must bounce & cars must be STOCK!!!!!
Stock type springs and shocks. No solid suspension. SCREW IN TYPE spring risers ARE OK, NO wire, chains or any weld on rear ends or rear spring pockets. Cars must bounce & cars must be STOCK!!!!! 11.You must use factory rear end for the car you are running.
You must use factory rear end for the car you are running. 12.You may weld spider gears in rear end to make it posi. No gears are allowed, you must use stock axles. You are not allowed to change the gear ratio or use aftermarket axles. This will be the driver’s responsibility to prove they are not changed.
You may weld spider gears in rear end to make it posi. No gears are allowed, you must use stock axles. You are not allowed to change the gear ratio or use aftermarket axles. This will be the driver’s responsibility to prove they are not changed. 13.Bumpers:
Bumpers: •You may use any factory car bumper on car or square tube bumper up to 4x6 tubing DEC bolt together bumpers allowed . It must bolt or may weld on in the factory location and you may collapse the shocks and weld all the way around the shock and the plate to bumper. If car has no shocks bumper may be welded directly to frame with no metal added.
You may use any factory car bumper on car or square tube bumper up to 4x6 tubing DEC bolt together bumpers allowed . It must bolt or may weld on in the factory location and you may collapse the shocks and weld all the way around the shock and the plate to bumper. If car has no shocks bumper may be welded directly to frame with no metal added. •On the back side of bumper where shock mounts you may use a ¼” X 6” X 6” piece of flat metal to create a flat mounting surface.
On the back side of bumper where shock mounts you may use a ¼” X 6” X 6” piece of flat metal to create a flat mounting surface. 14.If the car has a wiring harness in front of core support, you may move it behind core support.
If the car has a wiring harness in front of core support, you may move it behind core support. 15.All body bolts must be factory stock no altering permitted.
All body bolts must be factory stock no altering permitted. Read all rules carefully and follow them!
It will be a cheap easy build.
There will be no stretching or bending of any rules or you will either run in the modified class or go home!!
Judge’s Decision are Final!!!!
For more information please Contact:
Bill Garrison 765-698-4051
Devon Nickolas at 317-512-2903
John Adams 765-265-1071
Dave Friend 812-212-3755
Everton MWFA Street Stock Rules
1. Any1980 and newer 2-wheel drive passenger car/ mini-van/ mini-truck/ mid-size suv
2. All vehicles must be stripped off all plastic, glass, headlights, taillights, and anything else that could fall of onto the track during the show.
3. All vehicles must remain stock, ABSOLUTELY NO WELDING ANYWHERE UNLESS STATED IN THESE RULES.
4. Bumpers must remain stock, do not alter bumper in anyway, Factory bumper shocks must remain in factory location. You may remove rear bumpers and shocks. There is no welding to be done on bumper.
5. Batteries may be left in stock location and spray foam may be added around battery. You may also move battery to passenger floor or seat. Please make sure battery is not moving and is covered.
6. if factory gas tank is in front of axel you may leave it there. If it's behind the axel you must move it to the rear seat area. Factory tanks may be moved inside but completely secured. After market tanks may be used.
7. All doors may be wired or chained in 6 places max per seam.
8. Trunks, hoods, tailgates, all may be wired or chained in 6 places total, Sheet metal to sheet metal only. Nothing to frame or bumper. if you remove trunks or tailgate you lose that wire or chain.
9. Rear seat bar may be added. It may be welded to post. if you have to add something to get it away from seat, please call. This is only to stop sides from coming in, not to help any other part of the vehicle.
10. Drivers door only may have a plate welded to the outside or inside. This is for driver safety.
11. Dot Tires only. Stock wheels only. All wheel weights must be removed. Only tubes and air are permitted inside of tires.
12. No Welded Differentials. This WILL be checked.
At anytime you wish to protest during the event it will be a fee of a $100 before it will be looked into.
Bill Garrison 765-698-4051
Devon Nickolas at 317-512-2903
John Adams 765-265-1071
Dave Friend 812-212-3755
ProStock Mini Rules
RWD cars can be no more than 106“ wheelbase and FWD cars can be no more than 109“ wheelbase. No full frame cars are permitted.
General Rules
1.Read all rules carefully and follow them! There will be no stretching or bending of any rules or you will either run in the modified class or go home!
Read all rules carefully and follow them! There will be no stretching or bending of any rules or you will either run in the modified class or go home!2.You must pass inspection within 3 times through or you will not be permitted to run.
You must pass inspection within 3 times through or you will not be permitted to run.3.A 12“ x 12“ roof sign is recommended. It cannot strengthen the car in anyway.
A 12“ x 12“ roof sign is recommended. It cannot strengthen the car in anyway.4.Cars must be stock unless modifications are stated in the rules. Cars must have functioning brakes at all times on at least one axle. No painting of the frames, inside of body of the car, or underneath of the car and inside of the trunk.
Cars must be stock unless modifications are stated in the rules. Cars must have functioning brakes at all times on at least one axle. No painting of the frames, inside of body of the car, or underneath of the car and inside of the trunk.5.A helmet, seat belt, and eye protection must be worn at all times on the track.
A helmet, seat belt, and eye protection must be worn at all times on the track.6.If it doesn’t say you can do it, don’t do it.
If it doesn’t say you can do it, don’t do it.7.Any controversies or protests must be brought up during the drivers meeting. We have the right to reinspect, cut, or drill any car at any time. If you are caught breaking the rules you will forfeit all winnings and/or prizes you are due. If you stretch a rule, you will lose that rule.
Any controversies or protests must be brought up during the drivers meeting. We have the right to reinspect, cut, or drill any car at any time. If you are caught breaking the rules you will forfeit all winnings and/or prizes you are due. If you stretch a rule, you will lose that rule.8.All airbags, glass, plastic, and interior must be removed before arriving to the event.
All airbags, glass, plastic, and interior must be removed before arriving to the event.9.Any aftermarket parts must be approved by one of the the numbers listed at bottom of rules. Parts that are not approved before the derby are not permitted to run.
Any aftermarket parts must be approved by one of the the numbers listed at bottom of rules. Parts that are not approved before the derby are not permitted to run.10.No painting of the frames, inside of the body of the car, or underneath of the car and inside of the trunk. This includes overspray. If found with paint within those areas, the car will not even be inspected.
No painting of the frames, inside of the body of the car, or underneath of the car and inside of the trunk. This includes overspray. If found with paint within those areas, the car will not even be inspected.11.All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.
All trailer hitches and braces must be removed.12.Batteries must be moved to the passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and covered.
Batteries must be moved to the passenger front floorboard. They must be properly secured and covered.13.Patching and rust repair will be permitted only if cleared by an official.
Patching and rust repair will be permitted only if cleared by an official.14.Officials’ decisions are final! All cars are subjected to re-inspection at any time.
Officials’ decisions are final! All cars are subjected to re-inspection at any time.15.If the car is found to have plate on the frame or body that the rules do not allow the car will not be permitted to run. There will be no option to fix this problem.
If the car is found to have plate on the frame or body that the rules do not allow the car will not be permitted to run. There will be no option to fix this problem.16.If you hammer/shape/weld on the frame in any manner not covered in the rules you will not be able to run. There is no fixing this.
If you hammer/shape/weld on the frame in any manner not covered in the rules you will not be able to run. There is no fixing this.17.You have 1 minute to make an aggressive hit. After 1 minute that car is disqualified. That is 1-minute total. An aggressive hit is solely at the discretion of the officials
You have 1 minute to make an aggressive hit. After 1 minute that car is disqualified. That is 1-minute total. An aggressive hit is solely at the discretion of the officials18.You are not permitted to hit anyone in the driver’s door. If you do, you are disqualified. If you use your driver’s door to take advantage of this rule, the car that hit you is not disqualified.
You are not permitted to hit anyone in the driver’s door. If you do, you are disqualified. If you use your driver’s door to take advantage of this rule, the car that hit you is not disqualified.19.You may not get out of your car for any reason during the heat until you are out.
You may not get out of your car for any reason during the heat until you are out.20.You are only permitted to have 1 fire in your car. This will result in a disqualification.
You are only permitted to have 1 fire in your car. This will result in a disqualification.21.No sandbagging, teaming, or holding. Any of these will result in a disqualification. You can not pin to win.
No sandbagging, teaming, or holding. Any of these will result in a disqualification. You can not pin to win.BODY
1.The doors may be welded all the way around on outside of the body only with 1/4”: x 3” wide strapping. No excessive overlapping of the strapping is permitted. A door skin from seam to seam on the driver’s door only may be added for safety.
The doors may be welded all the way around on outside of the body only with 1/4”: x 3” wide strapping. No excessive overlapping of the strapping is permitted. A door skin from seam to seam on the driver’s door only may be added for safety.2.Deck lids and tailgates may be welded with a 5” on 5” off rule using 1/4” x 3” wide pieces of steel or #9 wire or banding in 8 spots. The deck lid, tailgate, and quarter panels must be in the original location. Up to half the deck lids may be folded down in the trunk. Trunk lids may be dipped along with the speaker deck. Deck lids can be dipped a maximum of 12”. This will be measured off of the rear quarter panels. The speaker deck can be removed, but the trunk lid can only be welded to the quarter panels and taillight assembly. Nothing may be welded inside of the trunk even on a preran. Deck lids must be factory for the make and model of the car.
Deck lids and tailgates may be welded with a 5” on 5” off rule using 1/4” x 3” wide pieces of steel or #9 wire or banding in 8 spots. The deck lid, tailgate, and quarter panels must be in the original location. Up to half the deck lids may be folded down in the trunk. Trunk lids may be dipped along with the speaker deck. Deck lids can be dipped a maximum of 12”. This will be measured off of the rear quarter panels. The speaker deck can be removed, but the trunk lid can only be welded to the quarter panels and taillight assembly. Nothing may be welded inside of the trunk even on a preran. Deck lids must be factory for the make and model of the car.3.Hood may be #9 wired in 8 places or bolted in 6 places. The bolts may be 5/8” in diameter. The front 2 body mounts may extend through the core support and used as the front 2 of the 6 hood bolts. You are permitted a maximum of 1” all thread. You can not sleeve the all thread with anything from the top of the frame to the top of the core support. A 12” hole minimum must be in the hood.
Hood may be #9 wired in 8 places or bolted in 6 places. The bolts may be 5/8” in diameter. The front 2 body mounts may extend through the core support and used as the front 2 of the 6 hood bolts. You are permitted a maximum of 1” all thread. You can not sleeve the all thread with anything from the top of the frame to the top of the core support. A 12” hole minimum must be in the hood.4.No interior body seam welding is permitted. Doors can be welded on the outside of the body only. On preran cars, the doors may be repaired back to stock. Rust repair is limited to the floor boards and roofs only. Patch metal can not exceed factory thickness. Rust holes must be visible if patching is done.
No interior body seam welding is permitted. Doors can be welded on the outside of the body only. On preran cars, the doors may be repaired back to stock. Rust repair is limited to the floor boards and roofs only. Patch metal can not exceed factory thickness. Rust holes must be visible if patching is done.5.You may have a window bar or wire in the windshield area. It can be no thicker than 3/8" and no wider than 3". You may use 2” x 2” pipe but it can not be solid.
You may have a window bar or wire in the windshield area. It can be no thicker than 3/8" and no wider than 3". You may use 2” x 2” pipe but it can not be solid.a.Front Window Bar
Front Window Bari.Option #1: The front window bar can go from the top of the windshield to the bottom of the windshield area sheet metal to sheet metal. It may be welded 6” to the top and bottom of the window area.
Option #1: The front window bar can go from the top of the windshield to the bottom of the windshield area sheet metal to sheet metal. It may be welded 6” to the top and bottom of the window area.ii.Option # 2: The front window bar can attach to the roll over bar down to the front cage bar. The window bar can not go past the front cage bar.
Option # 2: The front window bar can attach to the roll over bar down to the front cage bar. The window bar can not go past the front cage bar.b.Rear Window Bar
Rear Window Bari.Option #1: The rear window bar may be welded 6” on top of the window area and be welded to the floor directly above the rear axle with a maximum of 4” x 4” plate on the floor.
Option #1: The rear window bar may be welded 6” on top of the window area and be welded to the floor directly above the rear axle with a maximum of 4” x 4” plate on the floor.ii.Option #2: The rear window bar may be welded 6” to the top of the window area and be welded to the speaker deck/front of the trunk lid with a maximum of 4” x 4” plate. The rear window bar must have a 1” gap from any cage components.
Option #2: The rear window bar may be welded 6” to the top of the window area and be welded to the speaker deck/front of the trunk lid with a maximum of 4” x 4” plate. The rear window bar must have a 1” gap from any cage components.6.Hoods must be open for inspection. (12" x 12" hole over the carburetor)
Hoods must be open for inspection. (12" x 12" hole over the carburetor)7.Cars may not be smashed flat. If the car is tucked, the rear quarter panels must stay at the factory height. Deck lids must be in factory location above the rain channels.
Cars may not be smashed flat. If the car is tucked, the rear quarter panels must stay at the factory height. Deck lids must be in factory location above the rain channels.8.You can add a piece of angle (4" x 4" x 1/4" max) to the top of the core support but it can be no longer than 1" wider than the radiator. No other metal is permitted on the core support except a radiator guard in front of it with four 2” welds to mount it. No radiator protectors or holders are permitted. No other metal is permitted to be welded to the core support.
You can add a piece of angle (4" x 4" x 1/4" max) to the top of the core support but it can be no longer than 1" wider than the radiator. No other metal is permitted on the core support except a radiator guard in front of it with four 2” welds to mount it. No radiator protectors or holders are permitted. No other metal is permitted to be welded to the core support.9.The original gas tank may be removed and replaced with a boat tank or fuel cell. It can be moved inside of the car behind the driver’s seat but no further back than the rear axle. If the fuel tank is in front of the rear axle you may leave it in the stock location. No stock fuel tanks permitted inside of the car.
The original gas tank may be removed and replaced with a boat tank or fuel cell. It can be moved inside of the car behind the driver’s seat but no further back than the rear axle. If the fuel tank is in front of the rear axle you may leave it in the stock location. No stock fuel tanks permitted inside of the car.10.Batteries must be moved to the passenger side floor board and securely fastened. If the battery holder is mounted to the cage it must be 6” off the floor and it can not connect to the cage or body mount.
Batteries must be moved to the passenger side floor board and securely fastened. If the battery holder is mounted to the cage it must be 6” off the floor and it can not connect to the cage or body mount.11.Aftermarket pedals, shifters and transmission coolers are permitted but can not strengthen the car in any way.
Aftermarket pedals, shifters and transmission coolers are permitted but can not strengthen the car in any way.12.No wire or straps can be attach from the roof to the floor in rear seat area.
No wire or straps can be attach from the roof to the floor in rear seat area.CAGE
1.You may have a 4-point cage surrounding the driver’s compartment with a roll over bar. Bars can be a maximum of 6" in diameter and must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. The dash bar must be 5” away from all sheet metal. The bar behind the seat can sit no further back than 12” from the rear of the driver’s seat and it must be at least 5" off the floor. This will be measured from the highest part of the floor/driveshaft tunnel. You may use a rollover bar from the front side of the roll bar across the roof down to the dash bar. This may not connect to sheet metal. Door bars may be no farther forward than the firewall and extend into the rear doors. On 4 door cars, they must stop 2” from the back of the door. On 2 door cars, they must stop 3” from the rear wheel well. On the body, the rear of these bars must be free floating and may not attach to the body.
You may have a 4-point cage surrounding the driver’s compartment with a roll over bar. Bars can be a maximum of 6" in diameter and must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. The dash bar must be 5” away from all sheet metal. The bar behind the seat can sit no further back than 12” from the rear of the driver’s seat and it must be at least 5" off the floor. This will be measured from the highest part of the floor/driveshaft tunnel. You may use a rollover bar from the front side of the roll bar across the roof down to the dash bar. This may not connect to sheet metal. Door bars may be no farther forward than the firewall and extend into the rear doors. On 4 door cars, they must stop 2” from the back of the door. On 2 door cars, they must stop 3” from the rear wheel well. On the body, the rear of these bars must be free floating and may not attach to the body.2.No angling of the roll over bars is permitted. Must attach to rear seat bar.
No angling of the roll over bars is permitted. Must attach to rear seat bar.3.You may have gussets in the cage in the corners. They must be within 6” of the corners of the bars only. No other gussets will be permitted.
You may have gussets in the cage in the corners. They must be within 6” of the corners of the bars only. No other gussets will be permitted.4.You may use 2 down legs to the frame from the rear bar down to the frame. These must run straight down. No angling of the down legs is permitted.
You may use 2 down legs to the frame from the rear bar down to the frame. These must run straight down. No angling of the down legs is permitted.5.You may use a floating gas tank protector that comes off the back bar but it can not be wider than 24". The gas tank protector or holder may go all the way back to the sheet metal. The gas tank protector must stop at the sheet metal in front of the rear axle and the rear seat meet on the floor. If any part of the protector is over the flat behind the seat it will be removed.You may run 2 bars from top of protector to roll over bar thru windows. A center bar from the rear seat bar to the dash bar is permitted. You may use a bar from the roll over bar on the roof across the front roof down to the dash bar. Door bars may not extend farther forward than the firewall.
You may use a floating gas tank protector that comes off the back bar but it can not be wider than 24". The gas tank protector or holder may go all the way back to the sheet metal. The gas tank protector must stop at the sheet metal in front of the rear axle and the rear seat meet on the floor. If any part of the protector is over the flat behind the seat it will be removed.You may run 2 bars from top of protector to roll over bar thru windows. A center bar from the rear seat bar to the dash bar is permitted. You may use a bar from the roll over bar on the roof across the front roof down to the dash bar. Door bars may not extend farther forward than the firewall.FRAME
1.Trailer hitches and braces must be removed. No plating, pinning, heat treating, or stuffing the frame of any kind. Do not paint the frame. No welds on the frame is permitted. The K-member may exceed a single pass. No weave passes or building the weld up is permitted.
Trailer hitches and braces must be removed. No plating, pinning, heat treating, or stuffing the frame of any kind. Do not paint the frame. No welds on the frame is permitted. The K-member may exceed a single pass. No weave passes or building the weld up is permitted.2.No frame creasing or hammering is permitted. No tilting of subframe allowed. You can notch or crease the rear frame. This is to help the rear of the car roll not to strengthen the frame. Frame welding is limited to the front and rear bumper areas. You may do one of the following but not both: you can weld 1 factory seam per side on the body from the firewall forward or 1 seam per side on the K-member with no metal added. The front frame may be shortened to the front side of the core support. The core support must remain in the stock location.
No frame creasing or hammering is permitted. No tilting of subframe allowed. You can notch or crease the rear frame. This is to help the rear of the car roll not to strengthen the frame. Frame welding is limited to the front and rear bumper areas. You may do one of the following but not both: you can weld 1 factory seam per side on the body from the firewall forward or 1 seam per side on the K-member with no metal added. The front frame may be shortened to the front side of the core support. The core support must remain in the stock location.3.If a frame section needs to be replaced or repaired (rust) you must call first. On pre-ran cars, if the frame is shortened in the rear and the bumper is replaced the bumper shocks may not be located closer than 6" from the hump plate.
If a frame section needs to be replaced or repaired (rust) you must call first. On pre-ran cars, if the frame is shortened in the rear and the bumper is replaced the bumper shocks may not be located closer than 6" from the hump plate.4.The angles for the cross member can't be longer than 5" and must be within 12" from the factory location.
The angles for the cross member can't be longer than 5" and must be within 12" from the factory location.5.For coil sprung cars, you may use a hump plate. They may be 1/4" x 6" x 16" centered in the hump. They will be measured from the top center of the hump and must start no lower than the center of the frame. Hump plates must be at least 2" from the rear end housing. On leaf spring cars, you may use a 1/4" x 6" x 10" hump plate to be measured the same way. These hump plates may contour the frame or run straight a
For coil sprung cars, you may use a hump plate. They may be 1/4" x 6" x 16" centered in the hump. They will be measured from the top center of the hump and must start no lower than the center of the frame. Hump plates must be at least 2" from the rear end housing. On leaf spring cars, you may use a 1/4" x 6" x 10" hump plate to be measured the same way. These hump plates may contour the frame or run straight a6.You may clip pre-ran cars with a single butt weld with no metal added. You must use the same make and model of the frame. All factory holes in the frame must remain open. No welding these holes shut is permitted. To clip a car, you must call to get approval. Cross hump. Hump plate must remain flat plate. No bending of the plates over the top or bottom of the frame.
You may clip pre-ran cars with a single butt weld with no metal added. You must use the same make and model of the frame. All factory holes in the frame must remain open. No welding these holes shut is permitted. To clip a car, you must call to get approval. Cross hump. Hump plate must remain flat plate. No bending of the plates over the top or bottom of the frame.7.The front mounting points on the K-members may be welded to the body of the car. No more than a 3” welded area per rail is permitted. No metal added. They may be bolted solid.
The front mounting points on the K-members may be welded to the body of the car. No more than a 3” welded area per rail is permitted. No metal added. They may be bolted solid.8.The sway bar and the bracket may be welded to the frame. This must be in the stock location and must only be welded to the bottom of the frame.
The sway bar and the bracket may be welded to the frame. This must be in the stock location and must only be welded to the bottom of the frame.BUMPERS
1.Homemade bumpers are permitted. No Chrysler pointy bumpers are permitted. Excessive points will not be permitted. They must be no bigger than 81⁄2“ point over 30” span at any point. This will be measured with a fixture. Bumpers that are larger will not run. No exceptions. There will not be a tolerance for the 81⁄2” measurement. If using a factory bumper, it may be loaded or stuffed full.
Homemade bumpers are permitted. No Chrysler pointy bumpers are permitted. Excessive points will not be permitted. They must be no bigger than 81⁄2“ point over 30” span at any point. This will be measured with a fixture. Bumpers that are larger will not run. No exceptions. There will not be a tolerance for the 81⁄2” measurement. If using a factory bumper, it may be loaded or stuffed full.2.Bumpers may be no lower than 14” and no higher than 20” from the bottom of the bumper. This will be strictly enforced. Bumper seams may be welded. Metal may be added to the bumper. This must be done on the inside of the front bumper only. Rear bumpers may be seam welded. No metal may be added to the rear bumper.
Bumpers may be no lower than 14” and no higher than 20” from the bottom of the bumper. This will be strictly enforced. Bumper seams may be welded. Metal may be added to the bumper. This must be done on the inside of the front bumper only. Rear bumpers may be seam welded. No metal may be added to the rear bumper.3.Bumper shocks and bumper brackets may be welded to the frame. Bumper brackets and/or shocks must be no longer than 12” in length and welded to the inside or outside of the frame. If it is welded to the outside of the frame, they must be on the side towards the outside of car. The rear bumper shocks must be mounted in the factory configuration
Bumper shocks and bumper brackets may be welded to the frame. Bumper brackets and/or shocks must be no longer than 12” in length and welded to the inside or outside of the frame. If it is welded to the outside of the frame, they must be on the side towards the outside of car. The rear bumper shocks must be mounted in the factory configuration(no angling up through the trunk floor). They will be measured from the back side of the bumper back. You can hard nose the front bumper. If no bumper shock is used, you may use a 2” x 6” x 1/4” plate to weld the bumper to the frame (2 per mounting point). These plates must be on the side of the frame. They are not permitted on the top or bottom of the frame. You may weld the shock to the frame. Factory bumper shocks can only be 12” from the end of the frame and may not be moved back on the frame. You may use 2”x 2” x 12” long square tubing for shocks.
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, & DRIVETRAIN
1.Only 4 and 6 cylinder engines are permitted. No engine cradles or protectors are permitted. Chains on the engine are permitted. Solid or aftermarket mounts are permitted.
Only 4 and 6 cylinder engines are permitted. No engine cradles or protectors are permitted. Chains on the engine are permitted. Solid or aftermarket mounts are permitted.2.The oil pan and transmission pan may be plated. The plate used may be only 1” wider than the pan they are welded to. They may not connected in any way.
The oil pan and transmission pan may be plated. The plate used may be only 1” wider than the pan they are welded to. They may not connected in any way.3.No steel bell housings are permitted.
No steel bell housings are permitted.SUSPENSION
1.You may modify tie rods. Valve stem protectors are permitted. A-arms must remain in stock configuration but can be plated. Any tires are permitted. Rear trailing arms may be homemade but no bigger than 2” x 2” square tubing or pipe.
You may modify tie rods. Valve stem protectors are permitted. A-arms must remain in stock configuration but can be plated. Any tires are permitted. Rear trailing arms may be homemade but no bigger than 2” x 2” square tubing or pipe.2.Upper A-arms may be welded down with a 1/4" x 2" x 2" piece of steel on the front and back side of the upper A-arm and you may plug weld the center of the A-arm. Lower Aarms may not be welded. Cars do not have to bounce. Solid suspension is permitted. Coil springs in the rear may be welded, wired, or chained to the rear end. Lock shocks can not be welded to hump plates.
Upper A-arms may be welded down with a 1/4" x 2" x 2" piece of steel on the front and back side of the upper A-arm and you may plug weld the center of the A-arm. Lower Aarms may not be welded. Cars do not have to bounce. Solid suspension is permitted. Coil springs in the rear may be welded, wired, or chained to the rear end. Lock shocks can not be welded to hump plates.3.Rear end protectors may be used but may not be used to strengthen the car in any way. Leaf spring cars may replace broken springs with factory 1/4” leaf springs only. No more than 5 springs are permitted. They must have a 2" stagger and be mounted in the factory location with 4 clamps per side. You can not change coil spring to leaf spring set ups.
Rear end protectors may be used but may not be used to strengthen the car in any way. Leaf spring cars may replace broken springs with factory 1/4” leaf springs only. No more than 5 springs are permitted. They must have a 2" stagger and be mounted in the factory location with 4 clamps per side. You can not change coil spring to leaf spring set ups.4.The idler arm must be bolted factory to the frame. No bolts will be permitted all the way through the frame. The sway bar may be welded to the bottom of the frame in the factory location. You may use a 11⁄2 " x 4” bracket or a 2" square tubing or pipe to weld to the sway bar to attach to the frame. You can not move the sway bar. It must be mounted in the factory location.
The idler arm must be bolted factory to the frame. No bolts will be permitted all the way through the frame. The sway bar may be welded to the bottom of the frame in the factory location. You may use a 11⁄2 " x 4” bracket or a 2" square tubing or pipe to weld to the sway bar to attach to the frame. You can not move the sway bar. It must be mounted in the factory location.5.On front wheel drive cars, you may reinforce the rear axle assembly with 2” x 2” square tubing, 2” angle or 2” wide flat plate.Factory rear subframe must remain in stock location. This may not in any way reinforce the body of the car. Nothing bigger than 2” x 2” may be used and the 2” x 2” can attach to the rear hubs. Strut tubes or all thread may be taller than the speaker deck. You are only permitted a 6” corner gusset on the rear end. Trailing arms can be mounted no further than the factory mount point.
On front wheel drive cars, you may reinforce the rear axle assembly with 2” x 2” square tubing, 2” angle or 2” wide flat plate.Factory rear subframe must remain in stock location. This may not in any way reinforce the body of the car. Nothing bigger than 2” x 2” may be used and the 2” x 2” can attach to the rear hubs. Strut tubes or all thread may be taller than the speaker deck. You are only permitted a 6” corner gusset on the rear end. Trailing arms can be mounted no further than the factory mount point.6.5 or 8 lug rear ends are permitted.
5 or 8 lug rear ends are permitted.FIX IT PLATES
1.All fresh cars are permitted four 4”x4”x1/4” square fix it plates. All pre-ran cars are permitted 4 4”x4”x1/4” square fix it plates. Once plates are put on, they may not be cut off and moved. There must be a 1” gap between the welds of these plates. Fix it plates may not connect the body to the subframe or K-member.
All fresh cars are permitted four 4”x4”x1/4” square fix it plates. All pre-ran cars are permitted 4 4”x4”x1/4” square fix it plates. Once plates are put on, they may not be cut off and moved. There must be a 1” gap between the welds of these plates. Fix it plates may not connect the body to the subframe or K-member.At anytime you wish to protest during the event it will be a fee of a $100 before it will be looked into.
For more information please Contact within respectable hours:
Bill Garrison 765-698-4051
Devon Nickolas 317-512-2903
John Adams 765-265-1071
Dave Friend 812-212-3755
Make sure you read these rules carefully for any updates to this years rules. We will be going off these rules with NO exceptions. More than 5 infractions you will be put on the trailer. The officials calls will be final. Also NO Door hits will be permitted. Consider this your warning! If these rules do not say you can do it save yourself the hassle and don't do it! This is not a team derby and we will not put up with sandbagging or team driving of any sort. 4 patch plates (except MWFA class) across the board fresh or pre-ran car. No patch plates allowed in MWFA class.
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