CHAMPIONSHIP DEMOLITION DERBY                        Demo Derby PHOTOS

SOMERSET COUNTY FAIR - MEYERSDALE, PA

 the last SATURDAY  6:00 P.M.

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WE EXPECT THESE RULES TO BE FOLLOWED AND EXPECT YOUR CAR TO BE PREPARED AS STATED BELOW WHEN IT ARRIVES AT THE TRACK. IF ANY CHANGES MUST BE MADE TO YOUR CAR, WE EXPECT THEM TO BE DONE WITHOUT ANY ARGUMENT OR PROTEST.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ENTRY.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All drivers must fill out an application before taking part in the event.

2. Officials reserve the right to approve or reject any application.

3. All vehicles in the pit area are parked at your own risk.

4. Positively no Chrysler Imperials with fill frames, Jeeps, trucks, ambulances, or four-wheel drive vehicles. NO COMPACT CARS.

5. We do not recommend removing the dash. If dash is removed, a bar must run from the driver’s side to the passenger’s side in place of dash.

6. Seatbelts and safety helmets are required. Face shields or goggles are recommended. Do not take off your helmet or seatbelt until the heat is completed.

7. Rear seats must be removed completely. Loose dirt and pieces must be removed.

8. Gas tanks must be removed from the original location. Gas tanks must be mounted in front of the rear axle. NO gas tanks mounted directly behind the driver’s seat. You must have at least two tie downs on the tank. All caps, fittings, and lines must be leak proof. No plastic tanks of any kind. No wire, rope, or seatbelt straps accepted as tie downs. If gas is accidentally spilled during the fill up, hose out well. NO EXCEPTIONS!

9. No special bumpers or reinforcements will be allowed. Bumpers may be cut. NO Sharp edges allowed. Positively no welding bumper shocks.

10. All glass, including headlights and taillights must be removed. Windshield may remain in or be taken out. If it is taken out, heavy screen must be in front of the driver.

11. Driver’s door may be reinforced. Passenger’s door may be welded solid or have extra ties. You may install a bar reinforcement behind the driver’s seat, which extends from one side of the car to the other.

12. No special electrical systems. One 12 volt battery is allowed. Batteries may be moved. Battery tie downs must be secure. No wire, rope, or seatbelt strapping. No dozer batteries.

13. All side chrome must be removed. All plastic including plastic grills must be removed.

14. All cars must be numbered. Pick your own number and paint it on car.

15. Hoods and trunk lids may be tied down with two straps, or a small chain, after inspection. No bolts or welds are permitted on hood or trunk. A hole must be in center of hood. No holes can be placed over the fan. Hood and trunk springs must be removed. Hood hinges must be on car.

16. All trailer hitches must be removed.

17. All air conditioning units must be removed.

18. Cooling system must remain under hood.

19. Positively no water in tires. No bolting tire to the rim or fastening tires to the rim in any way. Tires must be street legal. No studs or cut tires.

20. Do not raise the car up. If car is too high, it will not be accepted. No welding on any suspension parts.

21. You can be disqualified for the following, leaking gas, hung up on a car or log, leaving the driving area, or sitting dead on the course for any other reason decided upon by officials.

22. You may drive forward or backwards. No deliberate hitting in the driver’s door.

23. You must be 18 years of age to compete. Proof of age is required when you enter your car. No one under 16 will be permitted in the pit area.

24. Cars must be entered one hour before starting time.

25. Injuries, no matter how small, must be reported to the officials in charge.

*RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

*DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL.*

POSITIVELY NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES! DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PIT CREW.

ENTRY FEE - $20