IMPORTANT:  Each driver and mechanic must sign in at registration desk the day of show and have their cars inspected solely to determine compliance with those rules and not for purpose of determining safety of car or participant NO REFUNDS!

 

DRIVER MUST ATTEND DRIVERS’ MEETING PRIOR TO DEMOLITION DERBY OR DRIVER MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

 

I have read the rules and acknowledge to have received a copy of same and agree that the decision of the Judges is final.  I agree to participate at my own risk absolutely.  It is a condition of my participation in the contest that I sign a further release of liability in the form to be supplied by Impact Motorsports and I agree to sign such a release.

 

SPECIAL NOTICE:             No alcohol or drugs allowed in any restricted (PIT, HOLDING OR PERFORMING) AREA.

                                             Any violations will result in disqualification of CAR, DRIVER AND CREW.  NO REFUNDS!!!

 

The IMPACT Motorsports Demolition Derby is promoted as an unusual spectator attraction.

 

If you are unclear of a rule email or call our office for clarification. 

 

DRIVERS and MECHANICS are subject to and must obey the following rules and regulations which are set up by the promoter and the track where this event is being held:

 

1. Each driver must be a minimum age of 16.  All 16 & 17 year olds must have a parent or guardians sign an insurance waiver. Guardian must provide photo ID.
2. The original registered driver must drive that vehicle for the entire event. No substituting drivers.
3. Impact Motorsports or promoter reserves the right to approve or reject any and all entries, drivers or pit persons.
4. Only drivers and mechanics who sign the release sheet will be permitted in the pit area or on the track.  Driver and one (1) pit person receive free pit passes upon registration of car on day of show. All drivers and pit person must wear supplied pit passes.
5. IMPACT Motorsports, the promoter, track owner or fair association will not be held responsible for any cars, parts or personal property before, during and after the show.
6. Each competitor to carry their liability insurance. Impact Motorsports policy does not cover participants.
7. Drivers and mechanics should report to the Impact Motorsports sign in area minimum of an hour before the scheduled start time.
8. IMPACT MOTORSPORTS reserves the right to ask all pit persons for photo ID. All drivers and mechanics are in the pit area at their own risk.

 

Type of Car

 

 

 

 

 

1. 2012 Straight Stock ½ ton rules- 1980 and newer full size half ton trucks Astro van/aerostar vans style also. Stock motors. NO MOTOR SWAPS! Not open to mini trucks like S-10, Ranger ETC NO  4X4′S

2. NO convertibles, jeeps, vans, Imperials, suicide doorLincolns, hearses, limousines or checker cabs. If you unsure of a truck contact us via email.

3. Trucks previously run in demos may be considered too battered and unsafe, resulting in disqualification.

4. If there is in any question regarding the participant’s vehicle it is the driver’s responsibility to prove make, model, year, engine etc.

 

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Risk: Demolition derbies are hazardous and high-risk sports; therefore, anyone with a health condition, i.e., concussion, heart problems etc. or who is pregnant should not compete.

Protect yourself. Work Boots, sport equipment – e.g. neck brace, knee pads are recommended.

No bare exposed skin.  All drivers MUST wear long pants/coveralls or long sleeved shirts. No exceptions.

Working seat belt and racing helmet are mandatory.  Helmets MUST have chin straps. Goggles or face shields are recommended.

BRAKES – Vehicles must have dependable brakes and must be working properly before entering pen at all times.  All boundaries must be observed.

NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON TRACK, EMERGENCY VEHICLE AREA OR IN THE PIT AREA.  Any driver or pit person under the influence of alcohol or drugs allowed in the pit area. This will be strictly enforced.

Competitive aggressive hits!  Careless driving in the pit area could result in disqualification.

All cars are to be removed from the fairgrounds or racetrack immediately following the show.

Additional safety regulations may be imposed, depending on track and conditions.

Any protests must be made within 5 minutes of the last feature heat by another feature driver. Protest fee’s are $100 and are non refundable.

All decisions of the official are final. NO REFUNDS!!

ALL drivers and pit persons MUST sign the event insurance waiver. Failing to do so will result in disqualification. Pit passes must be worn at all times.

If you think there is a grey area in these rules contact our office and we will put them in black and white for you. NO REFUNDS

Preparation of TRUCK must be DONE PRIOR to arriving at fairgrounds or track      1980 & NEWER STRAIGHT STOCK trucks (1/2 ton) 2013

1. Flammable Material	All carpet, headliner, door pads and ALL other flammable material MUST be removed from inside of car. Front seat and dash board may be left in place.
2. Glass/airbags	All windows, mirrors, airbags & trim, must be removed prior to derby event. No loose glass smashed into the bottom of doors. DRIVERS SAFTEY
3. Doors & Numbers	Drivers door must be PAINTED WHITE. An optional roof number plate may be securely installed.  No all white vehicles.
4. Fire Extinguisher	Must be within reach of the driver, must work and have a proper working gauge. Please check gauge on the extinguisher before arriving for the event.
5.Battery	One 12 volt car battery must be moved to front passenger floor board and securely fastened in a box/container clear of all fuel sources. Following inspection it must be covered with a non-flammable shield such as rubber mat or steel cover. Heavy truck or farm batteries may result in disqualification. NO double batteries.
6. Gas Tank	Stock gas tanks must be removed. Must be a steel marine tank, plastic, custom steel fuel tank, or racing fuel cell. All tanks must be welded or bolted to the frame in box. An opening 6” larger than size of tank must be made in box to allow tank to be bolted to frame. Tanks in Suburban’s and extended cabs must be securely mounted in the rear passenger compartment and have a rubber mat between the tank and floor if using plastic tanks.  Tank must be covered with a non-flammable material after inspection. . No movement to occur during inspection. Leaks will result in disqualification. Referee has final decision.  N o gas tank protectors.
7.  Fuel Lines/Pump	All fuel lines must have leak proof fitting with steel or rubber lines (no clear lines). No exceptions. Lines should run inside car. Leaks will result in disqualification. All connections MUST have hose clamps to eliminate fuel leaks.  Must have a safety shut off switch marked in red located on roof in center of the windshield area for officials use. Switch to control fuel pump only. Driver’s safety. MANDATORY. This rule is for fuel injected cars only.
8. Fuel System	Electric fuel pump must be isolated with a non-flammable material covering lines, tank & pump. Example: covering may be fire resistant blanket or air bag material.
9. WELDING	No welding outside the permitted areas.  Referee has final decision. Rear end gears can be welded.
10. ENGINE	Stock engine and transmission. NO inter changing drivelines. Ford in Ford GM in Gm ETC.  Stock motors only. No high performance engines. Headers will be allowed.  If your engine does not look stock, sound stock, chances are its NOT STOCK.  So please don’t try and pass it off as stock because it won’t run.
11. SHIFTERS	Can run with a floor style sifter.
12. Hood & Trunk/tailgate	Hoods are not mandatory. Without hood – use electric fan only – fans directly connected to motor must be removed. With hood – a 12” opening must be cut in the center of the hood. Hoods must remain open for officials’ inspection. Hood can be fastened down in maximum of 6 places including seat belt strapping, wire, or chain only. Hoods/rad support can be wired to bumper in 2 spots. Gates can be fastened closed in maximum or 6 place. Rear bumper can be wired to tailgate in 2 spots.  No welding plates or angle iron to hood and fenders and bolting them together. Tailgates must be in stock location. Box sides can not be folded over on fresh trucks. NO PRE BENDING . Cabs can be wired to box in 2 spots max.
13. Doors	All doors must be fastened shut with wire, straps, chains or seat belts in 6 locations per door.   NO WELDING
14. Bracing	No dash bar permitted. Doors plates are allowed on both sides. Not overlapping on the box and no further ahead than 6″ onto the fender.  On a van/ 4 door truck or Suburban side plates no longer than 72″. Max 12″ high and 1/4″ thick. for all side plates.  6- 3/4″ bolts holding each door bar on. A seat bar can be welded or bolted from post to post behind the driver’s seat. It cannot be extended down to the floor/frame or over the roof. Max 3-4”
15. Windshield	Strong steel construction-type wire mesh is recommended for the windshield area. One strong upright steel, chain or iron bar must be bolted in windshield area.
16. Bumpers	Stock bumpers only. NO interchanging bumpers. Front on front and rear on rear and no flipping bumpers. STOCK BUMPERS. No welding. NO car bumpers. Rear bumpers can be removed. Bumper ends can be bent in but not cut off. A 2X2″ tube can be welded in between the frame rails on the front behind the stock bumper. NOT welded to bumper.
17.  Radiator	Radiators and cooling system must be flushed of anti-freeze and only water added. Overflows for radiator must point downward to the ground. Radiator must be mounted in original position or removed. No screens allowed only original AC condenser. No metal added around the rad for reinforcement. No rad guards.
18. Transmission	STOCK coolers only permitted. No coolers to be places under the hood, in drivers area or in box.
19. SUSPENSION	Suspension must be stock.  Movement must occur.  Half ton truck/Suburban’s only.  No inter changing rear ends or front spinals. NO 4X4 trucks.
20. FRAMES	No patching, repairing or painting of frames. NO WELDING. Trailer Hitch MUST be removed completely.
21. MOTOR mounts	STOCK- no welded or chaining the motor in place.
22. Body Mounts	STOCK MOUNTS AND BOLTS. 3\4” threaed rod may be used in 2 place thru the rad support and up thru the hood. 2 extra 3/4 bolts can be added to the box with max 3×3″ washers
23. Tires	P rated ties only. Low aggression tires. Double tires/tubed tires permitted. No valve stem protectors. Wheel weights must be removed. Any tread over 1/4 “ might be rejected.
24. Pre-bending	No pre-bending frame or body on fresh trucks.  Notching frames is permitted. Bolting of body panels is not permitted. No extra bolts permitted any where on body or frame
25. MECHANICAL REPAIRS	Must be stock material and in no way enhance ability/performance of vehicle. Rear ends, steering, control arms, axels must all remain stock.