Demolition Derby Rules

Woodbooger Demolition Derby
Cheshire Fair Grounds
247 Monadnock Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
June 5, 2010
4:00 PM

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****1980 OR NEWER CARS ONLY****

The rules and regulations for this event have been set for the following reasons:

1. To allow the rookie or novice demo driver have as much chance to win as the experienced driver.
2. To make this fun sport affordable to everyone. The rules are also set to save on expensive parts, set up time and miles of welding wire.
3. By following these rules at the end of the derby most of these cars will be ruined.

This event is to find the best Demolition Derby Driver. This is not a competition to see who can build the toughest car. This is a stock derby unless it is listed in our rules; otherwise the answer is no you can’t do it. Please read the rules carefully due to changes.

Derby Pit Gate opens at 12:00 AM.

6-8 CYLINDER CARS

This Derby will consist of heats of 6-8 cylinder cars. All heat races will qualify 4 drivers for the feature. The last 3 cars moving and running will receive a trophy. The fourth place car will be the “Lucky Dog” and be eligible to compete in the feature. This is subject to change the day of the event.

All feature cars will be quarantined until the last car in the last heat is removed from the track. This way every driver has the same amount of time to work on his or her feature car.

You must use the same car that you qualify with. Entry fee $75.00. Pit Pass $10.00 EACH

Prize money for 6-8 cylinder feature is as follows:

First Place: Trophy and $1,500.00
Second Place: Trophy and $500.00
Third Place: Trophy and $250.00

Please note these vehicles will be re-inspected after the derby.

4 CYLINDER CARS

The 4 cylinder race will take place after the 6-8 cylinder heats. Entry fee $75.00. Pit Pass $10.00 EACH

Prize money for the 4 cylinder event is as follows:

First Place: Trophy and $500.00
Second Place: Trophy and $300.00
Third Place: Trophy and $200.00

Cheshire NH Demo Derby

SAFETY RULES

1. You must have a full face helmet, DOT approved.
2. You must have a working seatbelt.
3. You must wear long pants, no shorts.
4. Driver door must be painted FLOURESCENT GREEN.
5. Each vehicle must have a fire extinguisher located in the padding of the front passenger seat.

DRIVING RULES

1. You must make contact every 60 seconds. You must give not receive.
2. Do not hit the drivers’ door. If you see green do not hit it.
3. Excessive smoking will be disqualified.
4. Sandbaggers will be disqualified.
5. Red Flag means stop, someone is hurt or there is a fire. Pay attention.
6. The last car to make a hit will be deemed the winner. Officials’ decision is final.

CAR PREPARATION

1. Absolutely no welding is allowed anywhere on your car, unless otherwise noted below, no matter how small. You will be sent home.
2. Any passenger car, 1980 or Newer. Pre-derbied cars are acceptable as long as they are not re-enforced or welded.
3. Remove all glass including the windshield. Doors must be clean and free of glass.
4. Remove all lights and molding or anything that can be knocked loose onto the track.
5. Engines, transmissions and rear ends must be the same make as the car.
6. Fuel tank may be moved inside of the car, forward of the rear wheels and behind the front seat. Fuel tank must be marine type plastic or metal, six (6) gallon maximum. Fuel tank must be secure and deemed safe by the inspectors. You must cover the fuel tank.
7. Battery may be moved to passenger side front floor and must be covered with a rubber mat.
8. All anti-freeze must be removed, water only in radiator.
9. Rear differential may be locked or welded for posi-traction.
10. Drivers’ door (only) may be welded with a maximum 12 inches on each seam (fender, backside and bottom). You may install a maximum 3 inch pipe or tube behind the driver seat from side to side for safety reasons only. Maximum 6 inch square plates at each end, this may be welded in.
11. Remaining doors must be open for inspection and may be chained or wired shut after inspection.
12. Hood and trunk may be chained or wired shut in four places only after inspection. Wire must be #9 gauge maximum, two (2) strands per hole. Hood and trunk may be wired or chained around through bumpers in two (2) of these holes.
13. Motor mounts and transmission mounts may be wired, chained or welded.
14. Any tire. No double tires. Air filled tires only.
15. No cutting of bumpers. NO CUTTING OF BUMPERS.
16. Fender wells may be cut for clearance; however, they may not be welded, rolled or re-attached for strength.
17. Shifting linkage may be hookd up direct to the transmission. Shifter handle must be safe.
18. All transmission lines must be disconnected from the radiator to prevent oil spills. A transmission cooler may be installed under the hood or the lines must be looped.
19. Electrical system hot wires may be installed.
20. Air cleaner must be in place.
21. There must be must be (2) 6” X 6” openings in the hood. One on either side for fire department access. Hood holes may be cut out, no folding, rolling or reinforcing around hood openings.
22. Exhaust may be exited through the hood.
23. All body mounts must be original and cannot be repaired or altered in any way.
24. No pre-bending, as we have learned pre-bending can make a car stronger. You may still cut or notch your frame or unibody.
25. If your car has anything on it that did not come from the factory (distributor protectors, engine cradles, pulley protectors, rear end braces, etc) it must be removed unless noted in rules.
26. Suspension must be stock, no added leaf springs or heavier than stock to that vehicle coil springs. You may use one piece of chain no larger than 5/16” Diamater at each wheel area to set desired height.

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