RULES & REGULATIONS:

1  All drivers & mechanics must obey the rules & regu

lations set up by the Herkimer County Fair Association, Inc.

2. Drivers must be 18 years of age & have a Valid License

3. Only drivers, mechanics, towers, etc. who sign the release will be allowed in the pit areas.

4. Officials reserve the right to accept or reject any applications.

5. The Fair Association will not be responsible for any parts, cars, or personal property before, during after the events.

6. All cars must be off the grounds before 11 a.m. the following day unless told differently.

7. NO DRINKING of alcoholic beverages by anyone in the pit areas. The misconduct of a driver or crew member can disqualify

     the driver from event participation* before, after or during event*

8. Non-refundable total entry fee of $25.00 due with entry form. Includes entry fee ($19) and two wrist bands ($6).

    No one under 18 will be allowed a wristband

9.  All cars must sign-in and be inspected be no later then i hour before show.

10.  Any hardtop or station wagon allowed No 4 Wheel Drives, Limos, Hertz or X-framed cars allowed)

      a list of these specific vehicles not allowed available at fair office (Cars with sliding doors not allowed)

`11. Small Cars - maximum weight 2550 pounds.

12. In case of ties - monies will be split & 2 Trophies will be awarded.

EVENT SAFETY:

1.  Safety belts, approved helmets, goggles are required to be worn at all times in the show ring

2.  NO DELIBERATE HEAD-ON’s or DRIVER DOOR HITS ALLOWED.

3.  NO smoking in the cars while in the ring

4.  A vehicle will be disqualified if the drivers door opens, gas tank ruptures, or two fires occur.

5.  A 90 second time limit will be enforced competitive contact must be made within this time limit but only

    a 60 second time limit will be allowed on the second stall.

6.  Out of Bounds- when windshield touches checkered end flags or tires go over sideline barricades

7.  Cars must be turned off with key or on-off switch.

8.  Any questions arising at the event not covered, by the rules will be decided by the Officials between heats

9.  No instant replay videos allowed to determine outcomes.

1.  All cars must be inspection ready. * Pit area back of fairgrounds limited.

2.  Batteries: allowed in the drivers compartment if covered by a metal box and bolted to floor on passenger side

     or under the hood - not necessarily in original position - only one battery.

3.  Tires: no oversize or studded tires allowed. -No larger than 235/15 Passenger car tire

4. *Gas tanks: regular, replaced with a tank not to exceed 5 gallons & must be made with material not than 20 gauge

    and no heavier than 1/8 inch & must be securely fastened with straps or bolted in the original area of tank - cars with

    fuel injection that have fuel pumps in tank, may leave in original tan but must add 2 additional straps or chains gas

    gauge must work to indicate 5 gallon limit. Same applies for diesel cars.

5.  Windshields may be in or out-wipers allowed on drivers side only

6.  Radiators: must be in original position or be removed, as well as fan. Radiators must have water,

    no antifreeze allowed - no water tanks allowed - radiator overflow tubes must be facing down.

7.  Seats: rear seat lower cushions must be removed - rear seat back must remain or be replaced with

     approved reinforcements. Driver’s seat may be chained to prevent seat from folding

8.  Hoods: locks, catches & springs must be removed - a chain must be installed so that the hood can be

     lifted 8-10 inches in case of a fire. Hoods and trunk lids cannot be welded shut because of inspection, but must be

     Wired With at least 10 gauge or chained down after inspection - no rope allowed.

9.  Doors: must be fastened shut by at least 10 gauge wire, swaps, chains or welded - drivers’ door must be painted

     white or a bright orange color if car is white.

10. Exhaust systems: can not be facing out the front of car & not allowed in front seat

11. General preparation: all dirt & loose pieces must be swept from inside car & no loose parts or

       objects allowed in car - no special bumpers or reinforcements allowed - chains CAN NOT be used for

       reinforcements and no spring hangers or lift kits allowed All glass, including glass inside doors ,lights, side marker,

       door handles, and moldings must be removed. Protruding fins must be cut or mashed down.

12. NO WELDING of ANY kind ALLOWED ANYWHERE EXCEPT the DOORS

13. NUMBERS WILL BE ASSIGNED on REGISTRATION and will be painted then

  Any questions arising at the event not covered in these rules & regulations, the OFFICIALS will decide an issue at the event.