Updated April 20, 2008   

CHISAGO COUNTY FAIR 2008 DEMO DERBY

 Trophies for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd

 Rules will be strictly enforced. 

Any questions on the rules, call Dave at 320-280-0395 or Jon at 320-980-2608

 Pre-registration for Friday is over at 6 p.m. Thursday or at 100 car field.

Pre-registration for Saturday ends at 10 a.m. Saturday or at 100 car field.

Social Security numbers will be asked for if needed to issue 1099's.

The following will run both Friday and Saturday nights: Compact Stock Pickups Stock Big Trucks Mod Big Trucks 79's and Older Cars 80's and Newer Cars

 People wishing to run compact trucks and compact cars, please call Dave with questions and intentions.

Notice to Compact Car Drivers: We are looking at running Barrel Races one or both nights- Call Dave for details.

CHISAGO COUNTY FAIR 2008 DEMO DERBY

 Please indicate which evening you are entering for:

 (  ) July 11

 (  ) July 12

 Pre-registration only: $40.00 fee includes 2 pit passes.

Late entry:  $50.00 includes 0 pit passes (Pit passes can be purchased on entry into pit for $20 each).

 Please indicate by circling which class you are entering in and describe vehicle:

COMPACT STOCK PICKUPS    STOCK BIG TRUCKS
MOD BIG TRUCKS

79's AND OLDER CARS    80's AND NEWER CARS

MAKE______________ MODEL_________________CAR NO.________

I understand that the sponsors and administrators of the contest are not responsible for any accident, injury, damage, or mechanical breakage should occur.  In consideration of you accepting this entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, their agents, servants, and all other persons connected with these competitions of and from any loss, damage, or injury sustained by me or my equipment during this competition.

Name____________________________________________ Date of birth_____________

Mailing Address___________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
City                                        State                           Zip Code                        Telephone

Drivers License No._________________________________________________________

Phone Number____________________________________________________________

Signature of Competitor____________________________________

If under 18 years of age, Parent or Guardian must sign the form and both signatures must be notarized

Signature of Parent or Guardian______________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to me before this_______ day of ___________2008

Notary Public                                         Mail to:    Chisago County Ag Society
                                             PO Box 516
                                             Rush City, MN  55069

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CHISAGO COUNTY FAIR
2008 DEMOLITION DERBY

GENERAL RULES:

1.      Drivers run at their own risk

2.      Drivers must be 16 years or older, drivers under 18 must have notarized written consent of parent

3.      No one is allowed in pits under the age of 16 - must have picture ID for proof of age

4.      No alcoholic beverages in pit area

5.      Only derby vehicle and one tow vehicle in pits - no spectators parking in pits

6.      All cars not removed by 9:00am the following day will become property of the Chisago County Fair Board

7.      Drivers must wear a seat belt or harness, helmet, and eye protection at all times when operating vehicle – long sleeves, jeans, and/or fire suit highly recommended

8.      No hot rodding in the pits, keep it at an idle

9.      DO NOT hit the driver’s door – it sometimes happens, but if it looks intentional or careless, you will be disqualified

10.  2 fires in one heat you are done

11.  You are given 1 minute for aggressive hits, 1 minute for restarts and 1 minute if you are hung up – being hit, hitting the wall, or hitting disabled vehicles do not count

12.  NO sandbagging or holding!!! You will be disqualified!!!

13.  All cars must enter west gate of fairgrounds at least one hour before event

14.  Judges reserve the right to disqualify any and/or all latecomers.

15.  Drivers and pit person must be present during inspection

16.  All drivers and crewmembers must attend the drivers meeting.

17.  Judges reserve the right to re-inspect and disqualify any vehicle during event

18.  Any harassment of judges or Fair Board members by drivers or pit person will result in disqualification and be banned from any further Fair Board Sponsored event

19.  Disqualification results in forfeiture of entry fee

20.  Any controversies will be taken up at the drivers meeting

21.  Any questions give us a call, if it doesn’t say you can do it, don’t do it - Call 1^st

22.  If your car rolls over, you are automatically OUT!

23.  JUDGE’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL!

GENERAL PREPARATION RULES:  **These rules apply to all classes**

1.       All glass, plastic, and pot metal must be removed from the vehicle – nothing may remain in the bottom of the doors or trunks and all outside hardware must be removed –  i.e. mirrors, lights, chrome, molding, screws, fiber glass, etc

2.       All flammable materials inside the cab must be removed except necessary safety padding and seat

3.        All vehicles must have a driver’s seat securely mounted to the floor

4.        Safety padding is recommend around the driver’s area

5.        All vehicles must exhibit the ability to stop, THIS MEANS WORKING BRAKES!!!!

6.        Vehicles must be safe to run and drive

 7.        No dirty or vulgar language on vehicle

8.        Must have 12” x 12” (min) roof sign securely fastened with vehicle number visible or it will not run.

9.        Vehicles may add protection over the driver’s window.

10.     Original gas tanks must be removed from the vehicle

11.     A steel or marine type fuel tank must be bolted or welded in, not screwed  inside the cab, behind the driver’s seat for cars and in the front-center of the bed for pick-ups – NO plastic tanks

12.     The tank must be bolted or welded to the floor and secured with steel straps - NO ratchet straps, bungee cords or zip ties are allowed

13.     Your fuel line must be inside cab and may not go down through the floor and along the frame rail

14.     Electric fuel pumps are allowed

15.     A maximum of 2 standard automotive or 1 large industrial battery may be used

16.     Batteries must be securely mounted inside the cab and covered in a steel box.

17.     Steel transmission coolers will be allowed

18.     Metal, steel braided, or approved transmission lines must be used – NO fuel or low pressure line may be used

19.     ANY bolts from seats, battery boxes, fuel tanks, transmission coolers, etc. that extend through the frame or sub-frame will count as a body mount - please reference the class rules for how many are allowed

20.     Floor shifters and headers are allowed

21.    Trailer hitches must be completely removed

22.     If bumpers are removed, the bumper prods must be removed or trimmed

23.     Any attempt to cover frames by buffing, grinding, coating with grease, glue, mud,  etc, will result in immediate disqualification

24.     Minimal pre-bending of body is allowed -  NO tucking, wedging, or packing allowed – must have access to inspect

25.     Hoods must be open for inspection

26.     A 12” x 12” (min) hole must be cut above the carburetor

27.     NO split rims or studded tires

28.     Foam filled, doubled tires, and valve steam protectors are allowed

29.     NO snow, bar, or lug tires on drive wheels, regardless of tread condition

30.     Radiators must have a secured vent down and filled with water or ice only

32.     Any combination of engine, transmission, and rear end may be used - SEE CLASS RULES

33.     Bends or bubbles on the frame or sub-frame may be fixed on pre-ran vehicles – it may not extend more than 2” past affected area. The frame may be patched with 3 gauge (1/4”) or thinner

PICKUPS - STOCK FULL SIZE

1. Only ½ tons to 1 tons allowed. No dually’s, 4x4’s allowed with front drive shaft removed.
    
2. Driver’s door my be reinforced with steel not to extend more than 1” from original body or 4” beyond front to back of door seams. Under floor on driver’s side only you may run channel or angle from frame to rocker only on drivers side and from back of drivers seat to firewall
    
3. May install dash pipe no larger than 3” diameter pipe with 5” x 5” x ¼” pads on each and between front door posts. A kicker may be added from dash pipe to passenger rocker, no larger than 3” diameter with a 5”x 5” x ¼” pad on the end. A diagonal pipe may be added behind the seat.
    
4. Cab and box may be bolted down with no more than 8 additional ¾ bolts between cab and box. Washers cannot exceed 6” diameter.
    
5. Box may be welded to cab with 4- 4” x 4” x¼” pads on the sides, or 4-¾” bolts with 4” x 4” washers can be used, also a 2x2” angle iron on top front of box to attach box to cab.
    
6. Tailgates must be welded on and in stock position - IF TAILGATE FALLS OFF YOU ARE DISQUALIFIED.
    
7. All doors must be tied shut with single loop chain or 4-2” x 4” pads per door.
    
8. One strap per side may be welded over taillight hole. Max of 4” wide ¼” thick and may not exceed 3” beyond each side of the light hole.
    
9. Two straps allowed from front hood to bottom of radiator support or bumper which must not exceed 2”x¼”. Stock radiators or radii barrels allowed, may run a radiator support between frame rails under radiator no bigger than ¼” x 2 x 4”.
    
10. Radii barrels must be inside frame rails (top and bottom) and must be bolted in 4 places maximum to core support. The barrels can be 3” thick outside to outside and must be vented down.
     
11. Hoods: All hoods must be able to be opened for inspection; they must have a 12”-14” hole over the carburetor. If you use strap judges must be able to see clearly through the hood. It would be a good idea to bolt straps to hood or together. 4 chains or 4-¾” rods may be used to hold hood down. Rods/chains may be welded to the frame.
12. Rims: No split rims, welded rims allowed.
     
13. If floor is not there you may weld in a floor not to exceed 1/8” thickness and may not be attached to the frame. Judges will have a drill and if it is a question it will be checked.
     
14. Gas tanks: stock tanks must be removed. Trucks must have tank in the box and in front of the rear axle. Max. 6 gallon tank and must be securely fastened. (No plastic tanks) No ratchet straps, bungee cords, or zip ties allowed.
     
15. Engine in vehicle does not have to be same manufacturer as the body. Motor mounts may be welded. Two additional straps may be used but must be behind the water pump pulley in front of the carburetor no bigger than ¼”x2”x24” or 2 chains min 5/16” single loop chain 24” long.
     
16. You my run -2”x2”x¼” angle or tubing max from core support to frame, no further back than center of front axle to hold sore support up. 2x2x¼” angle or tubing may be added to top of core support.
     
17. Also look at the general rules as they may apply to every pit person and every driver.
     
18. Any automotive bumper is allowed. No stuffing of any kind.
     
19. Rear bumpers that are removed, frame rails need to be capped using 4” channel or angle not to extend further than the frame rail width.
     
20. Suspension welding allowed-NO LIFT KITS.
    

Modified Pickups - Full Size & Compacts

1.    Pick-ups Only. No vans or SUV's.

2.    3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks allowed, without dual rear wheels. No split rims allowed.

3.    Radi-Barrels will be allowed. Must be in stock position, up to 3" wide by the width of the frame. Must be vented.

4.    Bracing will be allowed from radiator core support, to the back side of the cab. No exposed bracing allowed!! All bracing must be under sheet meat. No limits inside the cab!!

5.    If running a 4x4 pick-up, front suspension must remain at stock height. It can be welded solid, so it won't drop!!

6.    No cross bracing of box. Only bracing inside the box will be allowed around your gear (gas tank, tranny cooler, battery), but braces cannot connect to box sides. To floor or frame only.

7.    V-8 engines are allowed in Little Trucks.

Compact Cars

1. All cars must be standard compact makes. Maximum wheel base is 102". Motors must be 6 cylinder or smaller.
    

2. No welding from center of front wheels back except:
   
    
   1. Four 4" x 4" patches on the trunk and passenger door
   2. Passenger door can have one 2" strap from the rocker to the roof.
   3. Anything goes on driver's door, but may not extend more than 2" out from body and no more than 6" past door seams.
   4. Floor patch on driver's side only, to hold feet up. No full floor plating
       
3. Radi-Barrels will be allowed. Must be in stock position, up to 3" wide by the width of the frame. Must be vented.
    

4. One sub-bold per side, front & back will be allowed, using a 4" x 4" plate.
    

5. No larger than 3" diameter dash bars allowed. May only have a kicker on driver's side to the floor.
    

6. Hood must have 8" x 8" hole over the carburetor for inspections.
    

7. Bumpers may be welded on. rear bumper may only have stock brackets welded with no extra metal added.
    

8. There must be at least 12 entries for a contest.

Semi-Stock Cars

1. All cars must be standard makes. No convertibles. No Imperial subs under Newports, Furys, Monacos, etc. No frame swapping period.
    
2. Any reinforcing IS allowed from center of the front hubs forward. Anything goes- angle, channel, cement, tubing, etc.
    
3. Frame, fenders, hood, and inner fenders, from center of front hubs to the fire wall must be 100% stock. NO plating, stuffing, or welding allowed. NO welding inner fender to frame. NO MEANS NO!!! If there is anything added to these areas, you will be disqualified. No cutting allowed to make the rules. If disqualified the first night, you will not be able to run the next night after cutting, grinding, etc. You are out!!!
    
4. Nothing running from the dash bar forward, except tabs holding the dash bar to the dash. Anything on engine side of dash to center of front hubs and you are out.
    
5. Driver and passenger compartment may be reinforced for protection as follows: No welding to frame
   
    
   1. Dash bar and X brace allowed, welded to tin only - 4" x 4" patches allowed, no rear dash bars
   2. Frames may be bolted up with a total of four 3/4" bolts, patches no larger than 6"
   3. No added reinforcement to floors.
   4. Gas tank, Battery Box and tranny cooler may be bolted through or welded to the floor (not the frame) no added steel
       
6. Hood & trunk can have two bolts through frame to trunk lid (not larger then 3/4" diameter bolts). No larger than 6" x 6" plates and/or washers may be used. Trunk lid may be patch welded or seam welded. NO reinforcing in trunk, period. MUST HAVE 12" x 12" HOLE IN CENTER OF TRUNK LID FOR INSPECTIONS (this means 12x12, not 10" or 11"). Rear bumper may be welded to sheet metal.
    
7. Frame hump over rear wheels may not be reinforced in any manner.
    
8. Doors may be patch welded or seam welded.
    
9. NO welding in any "NON-WELDING" areas, between heat and finals. Top placing cars in finals, will be inspected at end of derby. If anything is found, you will be disqualified.
    
10. Water barrels, radi-barrels, radiators, or tranny coolers are allowed.
    

1. All cars must be standard makes. No CONVERTIBLES, IMPERIALS, or IMPERIAL FRAMES.
    
2. No welding on the frame. No reinforcing, plating, or stuffing hte frame, hood, trunk lid, or body panels.
    
3. Only stock bumper brackets can be welded without adding extra metal. Shock bumpers allowed if they were originally equipped on the vehicle.
    
4. May plate Y frame on top only - 16 inches back.
    
5. Motors: factory mounts may be welded. 1/4" thick x 2" wide straps may be attached to motor and welded ot frame. No more than 4" of any strap may be welded to the frame. Straps must be in front of carburetor and remain behind front pulleys. Motors may be chained down.
    
6. Doors must be chained or welded. No seam welding may only use 4" x 4" patches, four per door.
    
7. Headers, tranny coolers, floor shifters, and electric fuel pumps may be used.
    
8. Driver's door reinforcement may not extend more than 2" out from body and no more than 6" past door seams.
    
9. Hood may be bolted or chained but not welded shut. 6 chains or 6 bolts (not larger than 3/4: diameter), or 6 - 4"x4" patches Only two bolts my go through the frame. No larger then 6" x 6" plates and /or washers may be used. MUST HAVE 8" X 8" HOLE IN HOOD OVER CARBURETOR.
    
10. Trunk lid may be chained or bolted, but not welded shut. 6 chains or 6 bolts (not larger than 3/4: diameter). Only two bolts my go through the frame. No larger then 6" x 6" plates and /or washers may be used. MUST HAVE 12" X 12" HOLE IN CENTER OF TRUNK LID FOR INSPECTION, (this means 12x12, not 10" or 11").
     
11. No larger than 3: diameter dash bars allowed. X-brace from door post to opposite rocker allowed, no larger than 3" diameter. DASH BAR MAY NOT BE ATTACHED TO X-BRACE OR THE TOP OF FRAME.
     
12. On hard tops only, one strap or chain may run from middle of door post up to roof. If strap is used, it may not be more than 3/16" thick x 3" wide and not welded more than 8" on the roof.
     
13. NO WATER BARRELS ALLOWED! you can run Radi-barrels attached to core support only- 2 inches inside frame.
     

Modified Cars

1. All cars must be standard makes. No convertibles.
    
2. Doors must be welded shut, for the safety of the drivers.
    
3. Bumpers should be welded on.
    
4. Weld trunk and hood shut.
    
5. Water barrels must be securely fastened down and vented back and down through floor.
    
6. Must have 10 entries for a contest.