DEPARTMENT
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Herkimer County Fair
DEMO DERBY
Superintendent: Gerry Elthorp
Thursday, August 16th 2011 -- ONLY
Start Time 7:00p.m.
Sponsored by:
PAY Back - $15.00 per car per heat. 1 Best Decorated Car each night, will not be
eligible if in previous derbies & Based on the Theme of the Fair
State Fair winner will be selected from winners of each heat both nights
****PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Cars Limited To 10 Per Heat.***
RULES & REGULATIONS
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All drivers &
mechanics must obey the rules & regulations set up by the Herkimer Count
Fair Association, Inc.
- Drivers must be 18
years of age & have a Valid License
- Only drivers,
mechanics, towers, etc. who sign the release will be allowed in the pit
areas
- Officials reserve
the right to accept or reject any applications
- The Fair
Association will not be responsible for any parts, cars, or personal
property before, during after the events
- All cars must be
off the grounds before 11 a.m. the following day unless told differently
- 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*
- 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
- All cars must sign in and be inspected no later than
1 hour before show
- Any hardtop or station wagon allowed. No 4
Wheel Drives, Limos, Herse, Plastic or X-framed cars allowed. A list of
these specific vehicles not allowed available at fair office (Cars with
sliding doors not allowed)
- Small Cars - maximum weight 2550 pounds
- In case of ties - monies will be split & 2 Trophies
will be awarded
EVENT SAFETY
- Safety belts, approved helmets, goggles are required to
be worn at all times in the show ring
- NO DELIBERATE HEAD-ON's or DRIVER DOOR HITS ALLOWED
- NO Smoling in the cars while in the ring
- A vehicle will be disqualified if the drivers door
opens, gas tank ruptures, or two fires occur
- 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
- Out of Bounds when car ends up on cement barrier
- Cars must be turned off with key or on-off switch
- Any questions arising at the event not covered, by
the rules will be decided by the Officials between heats
- No instant replay videos allowed to determine
outcomes.
CAR PREPARATION
- All cars must be inspection ready. * Pit area back of
fairgrounds limited.
- Batteries: allowed in the drivers compartment
if covered by a metal box and bolted to floor on passenger side in
front of passenger seat, or under the
hood - not necessarily in original position - only one battery
- Tires: no oversize or studded tires allowed. -No
larger than 235/15 Passenger car tire
- *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
- OPTION - Gas tank can be installed in back seat
in the middle of car if covered by at least 18 gauge metal box
bolted down to floor - no fill neck visible
- Windshields may be in or out-wipers allowed on
drivers side only
- 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
- 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
- Hoods: locks, catches & springs must be removed - a
chain must be installed so that the hood can be lifted 12 - 18 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
- Doors: must be fastened shut by at least 10 gauge
wire, straps, chains or welded - drivers' door must be painted white or a
bright orange color if car is white
- Exhaust systems: can not be facing out the front of
car & not allowed inside car
- 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
- No welding of any kind allowed except the doors
- NUMBERS WILL BE ASSIGNED ON REGISTRATION & WILL BE
PAINTED THEN
- Plastic bumper covers must be removed. FRONT
and BACK
Any questions arising at the event not covered in these rules & regulations, the
OFFICIALS will decide an issue at the event.
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