| 1. |
Entry fee - $25 |
| 2. |
Each driver must have a valid driver‘s license and must be a minimum of 21
years of age, or have a notarized release signed by a parent or guardian. NO
PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS are allowed. |
| 3. |
All participants must be on grounds by 5:00 p.m. All drivers must attend a
drivers‘ meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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| 4. |
Sandbagging marks and time limits will apply.
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| 5.
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Any car posing a question of safety will be rejected from competition. |
| 6. |
The track officials reserve the right to approve or reject any and all
entries. |
| 7. |
Each driver and member of their crew must sign a release form at the time of
the car‘s registration and inspection. Only those who have signed a release
will be permitted in the pit area or on the track. |
| 8. |
The Franklin Co. Fair Board will not be responsible for any cars, trucks or
personal property before, during or after the show. |
| 9. |
Any car violation discovered during or after competition will result in
disqualification and forfeiture of all prizes. |
| 10. |
All cars are to be removed from the fairgrounds following the show or they
will become the property of the Franklin Co. Fair Board. |
| 11. |
The decision of the judges will be final — NO EXCEPTIONS! |
| 12. |
Any driver or anyone speaking for the driver using foul language in ring,
announcer‘s table or crowd area will cause that driver to be disqualified
and forfeit any prize money. |
| 13. |
The use of illegal drugs or intoxicating beverages prior to or during the
derby disqualifies the car and the crew of the offending party. |
| 14. |
No Chrysler Imperials, Limousines, Station Wagons or Trucks allowed. |
| 15. |
Safety belt and approved safety helmets are required. |
| 16. |
All glass (including windshield, side windows, rear window, headlights,
taillights, mirrors, etc.) MUST be removed. Rolling windows down is not
permitted. A metal mesh or strap is recommended in place of the windshield. |
| 17. |
No special bumper, trailer hitches or reinforcements will be allowed. |
| 18. |
All doors must be fastened shut by #9 wire or 5/16" chain (4 points per
door). No welding. Can only use one of these methods. |
| 19. |
Cutting fenders and bumpers for wheel clearance only is permissible. |
| 20. |
All chrome stripping and protruding objects must be removed. |
| 21. |
No sand or concrete in doors or panels, no water in tanks or tires, or any
other extra weight devices will be permitted. |
| 22. |
No spring jacks or blocked shocks. |
| 23. |
Hood and deck lids must be operational for inspection. Can wire shut. For
fire safety purposes, must have 10" hole in hood.
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| 23a. |
Hood and trunk lid may be secured with #9 wire or chained with 5/16" chain
(sheet metal to sheet metal only) at 6 places. |
| 24. |
All vehicles must have operational brake systems before beginning
competition. |
| 25. |
Both front door panels must be painted white for numbering, which will be
assigned at inspection. |
| 26. |
Gas tanks must be moved to back floorboard of car and tightly secured. |
| 27. |
Tire size shall not exceed 10.00/15. No double tires. |
| 28. |
Exhaust may run through hood but must not exceed 12" out of hood. |
| 29. |
The number of heats will be determined the night of the derby. |
| 30. |
One 4" bar allowed on driver‘s door. |
| 31. |
One 4" bar allowed behind driver‘s seat, not to extend past center
floorboard. |
| 32. |
Only engines matching car manufacturer allowed - Ford/ Ford; GM/GM, etc. |
| 33. |
Only vehicles manufactured 1980 or after will be allowed to compete. |
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COMPETITION: |
| 1. |
Drivers may maneuver forward or backward, aggressive contact must be made
with an active car. Playing possum will be grounds for disqualification. |
| 2. |
No deliberate head-on collisions or hitting driver‘s door. |
| 3. |
Any car catching fire is automatically disqualified if extinguished. |
| 4. |
You must stay in your car unless told to do otherwise by a Derby official. |
| 5. |
In the event of a roll-over or a car leaves the competition area, they are
disqualified. |