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DEMOLITION DERBY INFO

                There is a $5 charge for all persons age 6 and older to enter this event

 

Each year more than 1500 spectators have packed the seats in the arena to cheer on their favorite driver in the demolition derby.  This year there are another 500 seats to fill, according to Bob Silliman, President of the Fair Association.  He noted that, “in prior years, for safety reasons, we had to close the arena to some spectators because our seating was limited.  This should not be a concern this year since we’ve added the additional seats.”     There are two derbies scheduled for this year’s Carbon County Fair, one on Thursday evening, August 12th and the other on Sunday evening, August 15th. 

 

The derby on Thursday begins at 7 PM and will involve four and six cylinder small cars in an exciting Figure 8 event.    The crossover in the Figure 8 proves to be the most challenging part of the event.  In addition, there will be a  full field of 4 cylinder small cars that will duel until the last moving car is declared the winner.  These drivers mean business and each one of them wants to take home the “big purse”, trophy and bragging rights.  There is no doubt that the metal and mud will be flying. 

 

The grand finale of the derbies on Sunday evening August 15th will begin at 5 PM in the arena.  Not only will the best drivers be competing in the full size cars, there will be a special pick-up truck and van derby. We will also have a 4 and 6 cylinder compact demolition derby Sunday evening. 

 

The Carbon County Fair is known to pay out some of the biggest purses in the circuit.  Team this up with the largest trophies and bragging rights and these guys will stop at nothing to win!  Bring the entire family for a night of excitement and you will want to return year after year. 

 

Contact Person - Tim Strohl 610/826-7284 or dot50@ptd.net

CARBON COUNTY DEMOLITION DERBY EVENT RULES
  1. Any American made automobiles with the exception of trucks, hearses, jeeps, 4x4's and Chrysler Imperials.
  2. All dirt, glass and garbage must be out of cars.
  3. The inner driver's side door must have padding.
  4. All outside chrome and plastic trim, including grills must be removed, all head and tail lights, along with fiberglass factory nose and tail pieces. Windshield is optional.
  5. No bumper or frame hitches allowed.
  6. All air conditioning systems must be drained.
  7. All belt driven/motor mounted fan blades must be removed. Electric fans with plastic fan blades are permissible.
  8. You must have a working hydraulic brake system.
  9. Stock gas tanks must be removed. Metal or plastic tanks - 5 gallon maximum are permissible. Tanks must have a fuel line type fitting. (NO GAS CANS) It must be securely fastened, and must be chained or metal strapped, then covered with a rubber mat.
  10. All batteries must be fastened to the front passenger floor, and covered with a rubber mat.
  11. All doors must be wired, chained, cabled, or welded shut. Chains must be minimum of 1/4 inch.
  12. No modifications or reinforcements allowed to the body or frame.
  13. NO ADDITIONAL WELDING ON, UNDER, OR INSIDE CAR. No welding of frame seams or filling frames with anything. (No smash Back station wagons).
  14. NO FRAME SWAPS.
  15. Dash and seat pipes may be used but cannot be connected.
  16. Roof chains may be used. (4 maximum).
  17. Vehicle body mounts. If factory bushing mounts are changed, no larger than 3" inch plates may be used.
  18. All hood and trunks must remain open until after inspection. Trunk and stations wagon inner decks must be visible. No crossing of chains or cables on trunk or hood. Maximum of 4 places on hood and 6 places on trunk, 1/4 inch minimum. If welded, 6 locations - max 6" weld. This includes rear inner deck.
  19. There must be a hole cut in hood at least 12" inches above carburetor.
  20. Any engine or transmission swap is OK.
  21. All cooling systems must be original equipment or less and must remain in the engine department. No auxiliary tanks!
  22. Rear ends must be passenger car type only. Rear may be locked or welded. No leaf over conversion. (No truck Rears)
  23. Suspension must work. No solid shocks or blocks. Coil springs may be tack welded or clamped. Springs must be factory type, no welding, bolting, or stacking springs on leaf spring cars.
  24. If air or coil over shocks is used, they must allow the suspension to move. This includes the torsion front suspension. Rear may be chained, but the suspension must move.
  25.  Bumpers may be swapped or flipped from different models, but must be stock type.
  26. Shock bumpers may be welded or bolted. Bumper mounted brackets may be welded to frame.
  27. TIRES - may be tubed, doubled or loaded.
  28. All drivers must wear an approved helmet. Full face is recommended. Drivers must stay in their car until the event is over. Long sleeve shirts and pants are required.
  29. You must hit a live car within 1 minute or you are disqualified.
  30. Officials have the right to shut down any car which they deem a safety factor.
  31. NO TEAMWORK OR SANDBAGGING WILL BE PERMITTED!! You will be shut down!!
  32. ABSOLUTELY NO PIT/DRIVER OR DRIVER-TO-DRIVER COMMUNICATION DEVICES ALLOWED.
  33. IF YOUR CAR IS NOT INSIDE THESE RULES, YOUR CAR WILL NOT RUN.
  34. No harassing of any demo driver, official, or track crew will be tolerated, or you and the car you are with will leave immediately.
  35. The only people allowed on the track at any time will be drivers, officials, and towing personnel.
  36. No passengers are allowed to ride on the demo car at any time. This includes the pit area, parking lot, and driveways. A 5 MPH speed limit must be maintained at all times.
  37. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PERMITTED.
  38. ALL HEAT WINNERS MUST RUN SAME CAR THEY QUALIFIED WITH IN THE FEATURE EVENT.
Small Car Demo Derby Rules
  1. All rules apply to Small Car Demo with the exception of motor and wheel base.
  2. Car must have a factory installed 4 cylinder with a wheel base of 105" inches or less.
  3. Stock gas tank may be used in position or moved inside.

If you do not understand a rule or do not see it in writing, it is not a gray area. Call to make sure so you are not turned away!!!

Pit gates will close 30 minutes prior to the show.

No cars will be inspected after this time.

Figure 8 Race Event Rules
  1. Any American or Foreign made automobiles. Must be a 4 or 6 cylinder within a 105" inch wheelbase or less.
  2. All above rules apply with the exception of gasoline tanks and battery may be moved or kept in stock location. Vehicle may be equipped with driver's door protection.
Letter to Entrants:

 

 

Addendum to rules: Figure 8 Race Event Rules

  1. Any American or Foreign made automobiles. Must be a 4 or 6 cylinder within a 105" wheel base or less.
  2. All other rules apply with the exception of gasoline tanks and battery may be moved or kept in stock location. Vehicle may be equipped with driver's door protection.

Sunday

For the small car heat, you may have a 4 or 6 cylinder, but must be a 105" or less wheel base

 

Trucks

  1.  Any American truck or van 3/4 ton or less may be used
  2. Doors and tail gate must be welded or chained
  3. Bumpers can be welded to frame
  4. Bed must be fastened securely and bolted or welded to cab. If welded, must have 6 12 inch spots to cab of your choice
  5. Gas tank must be mounted to the front and center of the bed
  6. Rear window must have wire mesh (for safety reasons)