Demo Rules

Amherst Fair – July 15th 3pm

We will be running 5 classes plus power wheels with a minimum of 4k purse which will increase but cannot go down!
Last yr we payed nearly 8k!
Power Wheels (trophies for all kids)
Full Size Fair Class ($2000 minimum to win)
Semi Stock Midsize
Mini Vans/ Mini Trucks/ Small SUVS ( Gut n go)
Street Stock (Gut n go) Front wheel drive
1/2 ton pickups (gut n go)
100 to enter full size cars
60 for other classes
5 for power wheels
20 for a pit pass
FAIR CLASS RULES: (Full size Car)
***If it isn’t in the rules you cannot do it! Ask 1st!
Any year automotive vehicle 1960-2013 is allowed, Except the following 1974 and older Chrysler Imperials, 2003 and newer Ford’s, Mercury’s or Lincoln’s including suicide Lincoln’s
**NO distributor protectors ** NO steel or aluminum aftermarket transmission bell housings allowed except jw contoured ultra-bells or similar to repair broken trans. Basic motor mounted cradle with pulley protector are allowed, with rubber bushing frame mounts, no solid mounts to frame. sway bar cannot be in contact with pulley protector at any time.** Only contoured transmission protectors allowed but must not be used for any other purpose or you will not run, protector cannot be more than 2″ wider than the factory housing. Transmission must be free floating if running protector with 2″ gap from contacting anything . If protector is wedged in tunnel you will be asked to cut tunnel to provide relief. Do not alter the firewall or floor to add strength. **No mid plates allowed unless used solely to change trans bolt pattern, and do not exceed 2″ wider or taller than transmission. Mid plate cannot be connected to cradle, or trans brace.
** Top seam may be welded firewall forward, weld not to exceed 1/2″ wide. **Tilting front by cutting, moving is legal. 80s and newer vehicles may cold bend at cross member, no added steel other than 6″ angle for mounting cross member. Minimum 6″ from crush box. Do not weld more than necessary to do this or weld flap solid!
**Safety: Functioning seatbelts, Helmets, Eye Protection, Long pants, sturdy shoes or boots are mandatory. Racing Suit recommended.** All air bags and charges must be completely removed before arriving to track for competition.
**Preparation: All glass, headlights, tail lights, chrome, fiberglass header panels, carpeting, antennas, hubcaps, wheel weights, and garbage must be removed before coming to the track for competition. Trailer Hitches must be completely removed.
**Gas Tanks: Factory gas tank MUST be removed, In place you must use a 10 gallon max steel tank to be mounted on floor directly behind driver. Must have clamped fittings to tank. Only approved fuel lines may be used. Pump gas only. Tanks must be bolted, chained, or 2 ratchet straps to floor and be very secure to pass inspection. NO FACTORY GAS TANKS ALLOWED… (Fuel Tank Protectors will be allowed off rear seat bars, Nothing to frame, 30″ wide maximum by 18” tall, 6″ above floor minimum, Fuel tank Protectors are for that purpose only – Protectors can be tight but not wedged to alter rear seat tin or you will remove completely. Wagons can have protector 1” away from rear center hump, 6” off floor measured down by 18” high 24” wide.
**Batteries: Only 1 or 2 automotive type batteries or 1 larger style battery of choice is permitted. Batteries must be mounted to floor on front passenger side of vehicle. Must be covered and secured firmly to pass inspection. No excessively large battery boxes!
**Windshields: Must be removed before arrival for competition. In place: 2 chains, or straps mounted from firewall to roof vertically for driver safety. Must use bolts or welding to secure.
**Hoods: Must have a minimum of 12″ hole in hood in case of fire. To hold hood down you are required a Minimum of 2 (36″ maximum) chains, wires, or threaded rods (maximum 1″ diameter). Threaded rod may run through frame at core support bolts(factory core support must remain in factory position) or be welded a-frame forward vertically to frame no more than 6″ total. Maximum of 6 chains, wires, or threaded rods may be used. Only 2 threaded rods can go to frame, vertically only, other 4 rods sheet metal to sheet metal. Rods cannot extend out of hood more than 6″. Hood plates used with rods should not exceed 6″x6″x3/8″ in size. You may use up to (10) 3/8″ max. bolts per hood to secure hood webbing when cutting out hood. If hood does not cover fan, fan must be removed. Core support spacers must not exceed 6″ in height 3″x3″ square or round in place of factory spacer. May not be welded to frame or body. All frame mounts core supports must remain as factory!
**Doors: May be welded or chained. 2 spots of chain or wire per door seam or 2 plates welded per seam. Chains cannot exceed 36″ ..plates no larger than 6x3x1/4″..
**Trunks: Maximum 4 spots of the following items may be used to secure trunk lid: wire, cable, chain, threaded rod or welded plate not to exceed 6″x3″x3/8″. ONLY (2) rods maximum 1″ diameter may connect to frame. Rods may go through mount or be welded vertically to frame between the mounts with no more than 6″ of weld. Top trunk lid plates for rods cannot exceed 6″x6″x3/8″ in size. Do not exceed 4″ round or square for plates inside trunk to secure if bolting in rods. There must be a way for us to see inside trunk for inspections. Trunks cannot create a ramp effect. 12″ maximum dish from factory position , do not remove speaker deck. Trunks may not be moved forward and may only be tucked maximum of 50%. Mopars may weld 2 3 inch by 5 inch flat stock per seam, if you choose this route then you may only have two 3/4″ rods from floor to trunk lid vertically.
**Frames: No welding of frame unless stated in the rules. No pinning or chaining of frame rails. You may put 4 loops of #9 wire from roof to frame behind the front seat. Frames may not be shortened more than 4″ from factory. Do not make or move any factory mounts from factory. Sway bars cannot be altered other than removing links and replacing with 3/8″ bolt.
**Tailgates: MUST be chained, wired, or welded in 4 places maximum. Chains or wire may not exceed 36″ (Two items per vertical seam). If welding tailgate- Plates not to exceed 6″x3″x3/8″. No threaded rods allowed in tailgate. Chains may go around bumper and tailgate.
**Radiators: Factory stock style in original position containing water only. No auxiliary coolers allowed. Expanded metal radiators protectors are allowed, but do not reinforce the car with radiator with steel enclosure. Guards not to exceed width of radiator.
**Fenders: Fenders may be trimmed. Each fender may have up to 5 bolts per fender no larger than 3/8″ in size, with washers also no larger than 1″ in outside diameter. Excess bolt material must be trimmed.
**Interior Mounted Safety Bars: Maximum of a 4 point cage allowed- Consisting of (1) dash bar mounted horizontally above factory steering column location of minimum of 6″ from center of firewall- (1) Seat bar must be mounted from door post to door post directly behind driver’s seat 3″ up or down from center line of seat- Door bars may by connected to front and rear bar only (1) per side only. No bar may extend more than 8″ past middle doorpost. 2 bars per side may go from door bar to floor sheet metal only within area of door only (not) forward or back of door… Bar may be bolted or welded in. Welds must pass inspection. Plates used to bolt in bar must not exceed 4″x4″x3/8″. Bar diameters minimum of 3″ maximum of 6″ with a minimum of 1/4″ thickness. Halo (roll over) bars are legal but can only be mounted to rear seat bar. Halo bars may be bolted to roof only near center of the roof with a maximum of (2) bolts. Only bottom doorpost seam on middle door pillars may be welded. No other interior seams may be welded. Rear window bar allowed, 3″ round or square, cannot be connected to halo bar in any way. Plates not to exceed 6″x6″. Must split between trunk lid & speaker deck. May be bolted or welded. May not touch trunk floor. You may weld in a bar for shifter but it must remain 6″ above the tunnel.
**Bumpers and brackets: Any automotive bumper may be used. Bumpers may be reinforced, but must follow factory dimensions. After market bumpers are legal but must not exceed width of car and cannot have a point greater than 2″, or be taller than 6″..If using tube steel maximum dimensions are 6″ tall by 6″ deep by 3/8″ thick. All factory brackets can be welded, no further back than 8″ from center of front mount hole. shock must remain in bracket. You cannot use back brackets on the front. You cannot weld shock to top of frame. You may hard nose by welding bumper directly to the frame without use of shocks. In case bumper comes free you may use 2 places per bumper of 9 gauge 4 loops max to core support, 2 chains 30″ in length or 2 plates 2″ x 3/8″ thick with maximum 3″ material welded to support front or top not both. rear bumper to tail light area only, not wrapped around threaded rods in front or rear.
**Suspension: 21″ height maximum to bottom of bumpers from ground. 15″ Minimum height of bumper of frame whichever is lowest. You may obtain this by bolting or welding suspension by using (2) 2″x8″x 3/8″ strap per side, up to 3/4 rod vertically in center of spring area, or changing springs, straps must be welded straight down not forward or back on the frame. Upper and lower rear control arms may be reinforced but must start as OEM and remain operational as factory. You may also use 2 chains or cables to hold in rear end in wagons or sedans. No bigger than 3/8″ diameter chain, and no more than 1 loop from rear end to frame humps. Do not reinforce frame in gaining height or you will not run! No oversized ball joints, tie rods, or after market spindles. Tie rods may be reinforced but must start oem. 9 oem automotive leaf springs maximum, nothing on top of main, 2″ stager in front of axle 3″ stager back of axle. 4 clamps up to 2″ by 1/4″ thickness max, using max 7/16″ bolts
**Body Bolts: Maximum 1/2″ diameter bolts. Except core support than can be 1″ in diameter. Body pucks may be removed. Do not extend bolts through bottom of frame, but may go through into body. Your may use up to 4″ diameter washers or plates and 1 nut to hold plates inside of car only. Maximum of 3″ body pucks height if changed. Must be individual spacers for each mount
**Engines and Transmissions: Any engine in any make of vehicle allowed. In addition to factory motor mounts you may use 2 chains (1 per side) of 2 small plates to secure engine in bay. Do not use chains or plates to reinforce the frame structure. Vertical stacks must be mounted securely and pass inspection. factory Transmission cross members may be bolted or welded in, you may also use steel tubing (2″ square max) in place of the factory cross member. Cross member may be welded to frame using a max of 6″ angle iron per side., must not be mounted within 6″ of crush box. Transmission coolers are permitted, but must pass inspection. Do not mount anything to catch cross member to reinforce the car.
**Rear ends: Any OEM automotive or truck rear end of choice up to 8 bolts including free floating rear ends. No dual setups. Hybrid rear ends are also legal using factory components. Rear ends may be braced but cannot reinforce the frame or car in any way, cannot be braced to assist gas tank protector. No aftermarket oversized rear ends allowed.
**Steering, brakes, gas pedal, shifter .You may run aftermarket steering with heim joints mounted to dash bar. Brakes and gas pedal may be after market but cannot reinforce car!
**Wheels and tires. No solid steel weld in centers! You may weld in 7″ maximum centers to change bolt patterns. 14-16″ wheels are legal. Doubled, foam filled tires legal. No homemade wheels, No rim protectors, no bead locks.
Sedans may plate humps. This plate can be up to 3/8″x4″x18″long. 77 and newer may convert to leaf springs using 9 automotive springs per side, with maximum of 4 clamps per side. 48″ minimum main spring 2″ stagger. Must be automotive type. Must be centered on hump. You may bolt or weld in hangers or put inside frame and bolt. May cold bend only. There is no cold bending allowed on 1979 and older cars. 1970-74 caddy transmission cross members cannot make contact with both outside and the inside frame section at anytime. Choose to mount cross member in one place or the other, NOT both. bumper shocks must remain in the brackets.
Metric GMs may use 1 4×4 by 1/4″ plate per frame rail a arm forward on fresh cars.
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MULTI MINI TRUCK CLASS AND MINI VANS: (gut n go)
* Engine:
4 or 6cyl. V8’s allowed, and engine must be left stock. Motor swaps ok as long as all factory components used, no aftermarket. Can use headers up thru hood.
*4wd’s must remove front driveshaft.
Rear wheel drives may weld rear ends to create posi traction.
* Doors:
Drivers door can be welded solid, or unlimited wire or chain. All Other doors can have 2 chain or wire per door seam.
* Safety:
Remove air bags and charges completely!
Remove all carpet and flammable material.
Remove bumper covers and trim, lights etc,
You can have a basic 4 point cage (seat bar, dash bar, and door bars) for drivers safety. A seat bar is mandatory. tubing can be up to 3” by 3” in diameter. You can have a gas tank protector ,no wider than 24” wide and 6″ off floor but must be attached to rear seat bar only.
* Tailgate and hatches:
Tailgate must remain vertical and in factory position or taken off. 4 chains or 4 wires, or to secure lid or tailgate.
* Truck box: Sides of factory truck box must remain vertical.
* Tires
26” height max any tire, Keep vehicles to factory street height.
You may use tubes in your tires, double tires ok. Remove all wheel weights before
inspection. Rims must be stock, except 7″ centers to change bolt pattern or if aluminum can be replaced with steel factory wheels.. No one piece home made rims allowed.
* Hoods:
Can have 2 1″ rods and 2 chains or angle iron with 1 bolt or 4 chains max. You must have a 12″ hole cut in hood in case of fire.
* Front Bumpers: Can be up to 4×4 max size flat tube, no point, no loading or can use 80 and newer bumpers seam welded only. Up to 6″ material to mount bumper with tubing, shock or 6″ plate on side of body/frame not both. 2 chains to hold bumper up if it comes loose to core support.
* Rear bumper:
Same as front bumper. No trailer hitches or brackets allowed. They must be completely removed before inspection.
* Frames:
No welding allowed anywhere on frame.
* Battery:
The battery must be relocated inside passenger side floorboard area of
Vehicle and securely mounted.
* Gas tank:
The gas tank must be in the front part of the box. Mini vans and small SUV’s must have gas tank behind the driver’s seat. Gas tank and fuel lines must be securely mounted.
– These rules are meant to keep this class cheap and fun to compete in for Everybody.
 
 
Semi stock midsize:
Mid-Size 4-Cyl. And 6-Cyl.,8-Cly ONLY, no full framed cars. No wheel base over 113″
Cars must have all airbags and charges removed by unbolting not cutting out just air bags. You must remove all glass and carpet, headliner, in addition to flammable materials though dash may remain intact . All mirrors, chrome, plastic, fiberglass header panels, factory gas tank , hitches must be removed.
*Hoods and trunks: 6 Spots Maximum in each…Choice 4 chains (24″), 4 spots wire (4 loops) maximum, or combination of 2 1″ threaded rod at core support area only with 4 chains or wire. Trunk choices 4 chains, wires, or plates (6x2x1/4″) or 2 3/4″ rods and 2 chains, 2 plates (2x6x1/4″) or wire… 12″ round or square hole cut in hood in case of fire. All hood and trunk hold down plates to not exceed 6x6x 1/4”, __ body forming allowed just do not over do it…4″ dish in trunk lid max__, but you will be allowed 1 90 degree bend in trunk lid. no more than 50% of lid.
*Doors: 2 chains (24″), or 2 plates per vertical seam 2″ by 6″ by 1/4″ plates. Drivers door unlimited except on fender side.
*Wheels: Aluminum may be changed to steel, no reinforcing.
*Tires: May be doubled or tubed no taller than 26″
*Engines: No protectors, may convert to carb (cut out hood enough to be safe), stock mounts. may run vertical headers out hood, SMALL ENGINE MOUNTED CARB PROTECTOR, 4″ AWAY FROM HOOD, IF TOO LARGE YOU WILL REMOVE, THIS WILL NOT TURN INTO A KICKER!
*Suspension must remain completely stock, EXCEPT YOU MAY WELD A SMALL ANGLE IRON OR REBAR THE LENGTH OF THE TIE ROD AND YOU may weld A SLEEVE OVER THE STRUT TUBE, BUT STILL USING ALL STOCK COMPONENTS INCLUDING SHOCK ETC. 18″ max HEIGHT to bottom of front bumper. NO AFTERMARKET TIE RODS OR SOLID STRUTS!
*Rear seat bar must run from door post to door post mid height of seat horizontally, may be contoured for room FOR DRIVER TO MOVE SEAT BACK. You may run a 4 point cage consisting of a dash bar, back bar and 2 door bars. 4″ SQUARE OR ROUND max material, HALO BAR must come off rear seat bar, gas TANK protectors ok, MOUNTED off rear seat bar 4″ off floor, 4″ to rear seat area. 30″ wide ..PROTECTOR Can be taller than tank, but not excessive, OR ANGLED BACK OUT REAR WINDOW.
REAR WINDOW BAR FROM REAR ROOF TO 2 BOLTS ON TRUNK LID AND 2 BOLTS ON SPEAKER DECK USING 6X6 PLATES TO MOUNT, 3″ MAXIMUM DIAMETER OF BAR.
May run halo bar off rear seat bar bolted to tin in 2 spots of roof in case of roll over.
*Gas tank ( steel only ) on floor behind driver or off rear seat bar centered in car. Chained, bolted or steel strap to secure not bungee cords. Use proper fuel hose, and clamps.
*Battery on passenger front secured to floor in steel or wood enclosure bolted to floor.
*Front bumper: May be swapped with any full size steel bumper except mopar pointy. If you cannot find steel bumper you may use tube steel up to 6″ tall by 2″ wide by 1/4″ thick no wider than car, no pointy aftermarket BUMPERS. You may mount by bolting or welding. 6X3X 3\8″ MATERIAL may extend INSIDE the frame UP TO THE core support ROD, CAN go through threaded rod.
Stock style radiators only. No radi barrels. In stock location.
Street Stock (Gut And go) Class:
If it cant be built in a couple days your over building!
If it isn’t in the rules you cannot do it!
Drivers:
Must wear long pants, shirt and shoes
Must wear approved helmet and eye protection during competition.
Car Preparation:
Must completely remove all air bags including charges by unbolting complete airbag.
Must have working seat belt for driver.
Must strip all lights, glass, plastic trim, bumper covers and anything else that can fall off during competition. Interior: must remove carpeting, head liner, rear seat, and any loose debris inside car. Trailer hitches must be removed.
Car Building:
Up to 4 chains, cable, or wire may be used to secure hood, trunk, and doors. 3/8” max chain size. Hoods and trunk lids must remain on hinges, hinges do not count towards 4 spots.
Must have 12”x12” hole cut in hood in case of fire. No Headers!
Recommended relocate battery to front floor of vehicle, secured in a wood or angle iron steel enclosure. Enclosure bolted or chains to passenger front floor. Battery must be covered by floor mat.
We recommend relocating a steel (only) boat style gas tank or aftermarket built tank up to 10 gallons off recommended rear seat bar, or on the floor where your feet go on passenger side of vehicle. Chained or bolted to floor. We will allow cars equipped with factory tank ahead of rear axle in decent condition for rust to leave in stock location.
We recommend a rear seat bar. Mounted midway up rear seat horizontally from pillar-door to pillar- door. May be welded or bolted in but must pass safety.
Stock DOT street tire and rims only. No tractor lug, nothing heavier than 6 ply.
If you have a plastic front bumper you may swap with a bumper off a midsize front wheel drive 80s and newer car. Do not shorten or modify any more than necessary to get bumper to bolt to car.
All cars must be safe at all times to run. Do not alter suspension, or engine mounts etc. This is a strict off the street class. No excessively rusty cars will be permitted to run!
You may run safety bars as in semi stock class. No Rear window bar
1/2 ton pickups (stock)
1/2 ton pickups, Suburbans, Durangos, Tahoes, etc.
No frame, body swaps!
4wd is ok without front shaft.
Bumper height 19″ min to 26″ maximum to bottom of bumper.
6 lug axles max, no 3/4 ton axles.
Motor swaps allowed with a basic engine cradle only, yes pulley protector is ok.
Headers are ok
Factory tin bumpers only with 2 chains to core support only to hold up if it becomes dislodged.
Steering must remain stock
You may replace body bolts with up to 3/4″ body bolts with 3″ plates. No added bolts!
Safety: 4 point cage is recommended, consisting of dash bar, seat bar, and 2 door bars, bolted or welded in.
All airbags including charges must be completely removed, carpet, loose plastic must be removed.
4 spots of chain per hood, tailgate, and doors except drivers door which is unlimited, or can be welded shut.
Move (steel only) boat style tank inside cab or behind seat when possible on suvs.
Move battery to front floor board. Securely mounted and covered with non-flammable rubber type cover.
DOT street tires up to 32″ tall, tubed is ok. Thats it, no aftermarket wheels unless a small center to change bolt pattern.
Mesh or ac condensor in front of radiator is ok.
No hitches! No sliders,
Aftermarket or rod shifter is ok.
No altering of box, no body forming.
 
 
 
 
Power Wheels:
SAFETY IS FIRST FOR THE POWER WHEELS CLASS FOR ALL CHILDREN!
1. This is supposed to be FUN for the kids! Parents PLEASE don’t ruin it for them!1
2. Power Wheels Derby is for kids 3-8 years old. All kids MUST be accompanied by an adult and have a Minor Release form on file.
3. Derby is limited to 12-volt Power Wheels only! All power wheels must remain as they came from the store. Nothing may be added or reinforced for strength. Paint them up and let the kids have a blast!
4. Stock tires only.
5. All power wheels must set like the store bought ones no raising or lowering the front or rear of the power wheels.
6. Stock battery can be replaced with a 12-volt mower battery only. It can be positioned anywhere inside the car and covered, not in the passenger seat.
7. Rollover bars will be allowed as long as we feel they are safe and don’t reinforce the cars…so bring your saws.
8. Helmets are mandatory.
9. Seatbelts are recommended.
10. Doors and hoods must be secured with a bungee cord, rope, or similar