Rules:
   
The following rules and regulations are designed for and shall govern this event. Participants agree to comply and understand rules are intended as a guideline for the conduct of the demos and in no way guarantee against injury or death to drivers, pit helpers, spectators, or officials. All rules will be enforced and if a question arises on any of these rules, an official decision will be made and will be final and binding for that car and all others. Rules subject to change day of event

DECISIONS OF THE OFFICIALS WILL BE FINAL AND BINIDING
For questions and inquiries, call Bruce Hupp (812-295-4816)

A. All drivers must be of legal driving age. 16 to 18 years of age MUST have a parental consent for signed. Proof of age will be required. Drivers license not required.
B. Officials reserve the right to accept or reject any and all entries.
C. Only drivers, mechanics, etc. who sign insurance release sheets will be allowed in the pit area. Minimum age in pit area – 16 years of age with signed parental consent form. Proof of age required. Drivers and officials only allowed in race area.
D. Competitors signing the insurance form and release sheets acknowledge the following guidelines and agree to abide by them.

AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS

A. Must be a hardtop car or station wagon. NO HEARSES, LIMOS, CHECKERS, IMPERIALS, TRUCKS, JEEPS, OR 4 WHEEL DRIVES of any year. NO PRE-1973 LINCOLNS.
B. All glass, lights, lenses, moldings, door handles, plastic grills, etc. must be removed before arriving at track
C. ALL CARS MUST HAVE OPERATING SEAT BELTS OR CAR WILL NOT COMPETE AND ENTRY MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. SEAT BELTS MUST BE WORN DURING THE DEMO DERBY.
D. Factory gas take must be removed and smaller tank mounted in driver’s compartment. Boat tank or fuel cell recommended. Maximum size tank = 6.5 gallons. Take must be securely mounted to the floor (it must not move when shaken). It may be metal or plastic but it must not leak. If it is a marine tank it must have fittings to attach the lines. NO CUTTING HOLES IN THE LID AND SHOVING A HOLE THROUGH THE HOLES. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
E. Fuel tanks and batteries must be covered with a non-flammable material.
F. Electric fuel pumps and transmission coolers allowed. Electric fuel pumps must have emergency shut off.
G. Hoods and deck lids must be wired, chained, bolted, or all thread (no larger than 1 inch). Hoods must have two holes to help fight fires. Hoods must be open for inspection. Doors and trunk lid can be welded solid, but trunk lid must have a 12 inch by 12 inch inspection hole in the center. Doors may be wired, chained, or welded. Any driver’s door coming open during competition will result in immediate disqualification. No come along connection.
H. Driver compartment should be reinforced for driver safety with nothing extending through or outside the firewalls of the drivers compartment or even with the back door on wagons and must not attach to the frame.
I. Body mounts must remain in place or can be substituted with washers stacked to the same height. This includes radiator support. Bolts map be replaced, but should not be oversized. Washers should be no more than 3 inches in diameter in any direction and must not be on the bottom of the frame.
J. Remove all trailer hitches.
K. Suspension must be stock. No inverted spring shackles, adding extra main leafs, or welding or bolting leaf springs. Home made steering columns allowed. A knuckle in the steering column is permitted. Trailing arms may be shortened or lengthened but not doubled or braced.
L. Any 16 inch or smaller tire permitted. Liquid filled OK. NO studs or valve stem guards. NO WHEEL WEIGHTS.
M. Radiators must remain in stock locations. NO added reserve tanks. Radiator must be strapped or wired in. NO homemade or reinforced radiator supports allowed. No added radiator protection allowed.
N. Bumper shocks may be welded or chained. No added bracing.
O. Frame reinforcements: Do not plate over frame or factory holes. No extra metal allowed to be added anywhere. No welding on frame seams. Winning cars are subject to having the frames drilled or torched for inspection. No welding on frame anywhere except the bumper brackets. NO exceptions. No undercoating or paint on frame.
P. Any motor allowed in any car.
Q. No electric fans permitted unless the care was produced with one.
R. Anything may be removed from the vehicle.
S. All Freon must be removed from cars before arriving at track.
T. If the rules do not say you can do it, then do not do it unless we give you permission.
U. ABSOLUTELY NO WHINING.
V. Numbers must be legible on driver and passenger doors and on roof. THIS IS MANDATORY.
W. Number 9 wire or a bar must be attached from roof to firewall in front of driver.
X. If cars are found to be illegal – no money will be refunded. Cars should be brought legal. If you have any questions on any of the rules, please call to clarify the rules.

MINI CAR REGULATIONS
Same as big cars except for:
Must be powered by 4-cylinders. No 4 wheel drives. Must e 102 or less wheelbase. NO FRAME SHORTENING OR REAR END MOVING PERMITTED.

BIG CARS AND MINI CARS CAN BE DISQUALIFIED FOR:
A. Using up 2-minute time limit.
B. Hitting drivers door. First time a warning; second time you are out.
C. Driving off track to escape competition
D. Any fire not immediately put out. Officials will give drivers benefit of doubt.
E. Refusing to obey orders of officials. This means drivers and pit crew.
F. Holding another vehicle where it cannot move while another makes contact
G. Sandbagging.
H. POSSESSING ALCOHOL OR DRUS ON GROUNDS. NO COOLERS – COOLERS WILL BE CONFISCATED.
I. Using radio communication or headsets.

Pit passes are $10.00 each. Car and driver entry is $30.00 for each car entered.

FEATURE for full-size cars will be made up as follows: If there are 1 – 4 heats, the top 3 drivers will advance to the feature event. It must be the same vehicle driven in heat. NO switching car or driver. Top two running vehicles will receive a trophy. Third place gets a free trip to the feature. Heats will end when the third car is no longer running. A driver takes self our or two-minute time limit is up.