DEMOLITION DERBY

Thursday, August 5,2010 - 8:00 PM

DEMOLITION DERBY is promoted as an unusual spectator attraction. In the interest of safety, anyone entering is subject to, and must obey, the following rules and regulations which are set up by the promoter and the track where the event is being held:

A. Each driver must fill out an entry blank and supply his or her own car with proof of ownership. Both driver and any pit men entering the pit area must sign a release form.

B. Each driver must be 18 years or older, or hold a valid senior operator's license and have a notarized release signed by his or her parent or guardian.

C. The track or promoter reserves the right to approve or reject any and all entries and contestants of DEMOLITION DERBY are not employees of the track organization, Fair Association or promoter of the DEMOLITION DERBY.

D. Only persons who sign the release form will be permitted in the pit area, emergency vehicle area or on the track. Pit passes will be issued with car registration the day of the show.

E. The promoter, track owner, organization, or Fair Association will not be responsible for any cars, parts or personal property at any time.

PREPERATION OF CAR

1. No trucks, convertibles, hearses, limousines or Imperials allowed. Any other American stock hardtop automobile or station wagon will be permitted.

2. Removal of the following is required: All glass, including the wind shield, side windows (rolling down the windows is not permitted), rear window, head and tail lights, chrome molding strips. The bottom of the rear seat, and sharp protruding fins or dangerous objects (mash or cut off).

3. No special bumpers, reinforcements, fabrications, or trailer hitches are allowed.

4. Welded solid or chained down engine mounts are recommended.

5. Radiators and heater cores must remain in the original location or be removed.

6. Roll over bars are allowed but not required.

7. For the safety of the driver all doors must be fastened shut with wire, strap, or welded.

8. Only one battery of any size will be allowed. It may be moved to any position in the lower section of the car, but it must be fastened securely and covered.

9. Cutting of the fenders for wheel clearance only is permitted. The ends of the bumpers may be cut off.

10. All cars must have hoods. A steel bar may be attached from the fire wall to the top of the car to protect the driver. Hoods and trunk lids may be fastened down in 4 places. Use no more than 2 strands of wire through each hole. No welds on hood or trunk lids. Remove the hood latch.

11. The gas tank must be drained or removed. The gas supply must be moved from the stock tank to the back seat or the trunk area in front of the rear axle. A portable tank (metal can) with a hose or tubing connected to the stock gas line is recommended. The tank must be securely fastened to the floor and covered. Four (4) gallons of gas will be permitted per heat. No electric fuel pumps are permitted.

12. A maximum of 4 bands around the floorboards and the frame rails, between the drivers seat and the rear bumper will be permitted to hold the body on the frame.

13. Springs must be visible! (no covering with tape, etc.)  Maximum of 9 leaves per side (must be stair stepped). Leaf springs are allowed to be wired, bolted or welded (2 in front and 2 in rear.) Welds or plates for welding can be no wider than 1  1/2 inches.

14. Car must be swept clean. No junk, tires, wheels, glass, metal, parts, etc., are allowed to be left in the car during the derby.

15. Each car must be signed in and inspected at the track at least one half hour before show time.

16. It is recommended that the driver's door be reinforced inside with the steel bar, angle iron, or pipe. Length not to exceed more than 8 inches on either side of the door.

17. An 8 inch opening over the air cleaner must be cut in the hood.

18. No double tires on. Rough treads, winter treads, or mud treads are recommended. Track will be wet!!! Must be a DOT approved tire.

19. A strong wire or nylon mesh screen is recommended in the driver's door window. Plexiglas is recommended in the windshield opening.

                 Two Classes                                                  1st Place: $250 &36" Trophy

                 4 Cylinder                                                                   2nd Place:  $100

                 8 Cylinder                                                                   3rd Place:  $50

TRACK RULES

1. A safety belt and Z-90 approved helmet and goggles or face shield are required.

2. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the fairgrounds. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be immediately disqualified and removed from the grounds without refund of any entrance fee.

3. Boundaries of the arena must be observed. Failure to observe boundaries will result in disqualification.

4. No deliberate head on collision and no deliberate hitting in the driver's door.

5. Cars must have dependable brakes at all times. If your brakes fail, do not move your car.

6. A vehicle will be disqualified if the driver's door comes open any time during the event.

7.  A one minute time limit will be enforced by the track officials for restarts and making contact with another car. Hits must be aggressive. Simple contact within the time does not constitute combat and could be considered sandbagging.

8. All drivers and pit men must attend driver's meeting before the show.

9. All cars must be removed from the fairgrounds and racetrack following the show or they will become property of Tyler Co. Fair Association, and the officials will have them removed (unless otherwise specified at the driver's meeting.)

10. A $25.00 protest fee is required to protest another car. Protest must be made 15 minutes before the first heat.

11. A fire extinguisher is recommended at close reach in the driver's compartment. Additional safety regulations may be imposed depending on the opinion of track officials.

12. Decision of the official judge is final. All rules are subject to change without notice. The derby will be composed of individual heats and one feature.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5,2010

Registration: $15 - 5-7 p.m.

Start Time: After 4 cylinder race (approx 8 p.m.)

Location: Tyler/ County Fairgrounds

(3 miles S. of Middlebourne, WV on St. Rt. 18)