1. All glass, all chrome, exterior mirrors, headlights, taillights, chrome rings, emblems, grills and flammable materials must be removed. Glass cannot be rolled down, it must be removed. Rear seats must be removed. All car preparations must be done prior to coming to the event.

2. Doors must be chained and welded shut securely, welds cannot exceed one foot (12 inches) on any one side, top or bottom of all doors. Welding example: 1-12 inch weld, or 2- 6 inch welds with a gap separating them, or 4 – 3 inch welds with a gap between the welds. Weld not to exceed four, (4), feet per door total. All chains on vehicles must be at least a minimum ¼" inch chain and a maximum of ½ inch chain. No chain can exceed 3 feet in length anywhere on the vehicle.

3. A behind driver, safety bar is mandatory and may be welded or bolted behind drivers seat from side to side. A safety bar on drivers side door area is mandatory and optional on passenger side, but is recommended. The driver’s door side bracing must not exceed front windshield post to no more than 18 inches behind the driver’s seat. Bar may not run the full length, inside of vehicle. The safety bar and crossbar bracing cannot exceed 6 inches in diameter. Window post to window post bracing is allowed and recommended. No other bracing is allowed.

4. Trunk lids may be chained and bolted. Maximum bolt, 1 inch in diameter – maximum washer size, 3 inches in diameter and no more than ¼ inch thick. Only two (2) bolts are allowed on trunk, a maximum of four (4) chains no longer than 3 feet each may be used.

5. Hoods: Bolts or chains or all threads through hood to frame or wheel well are OK. Maximum of (6) six chains. You must have a minimum 6 X 6 inch hole cut in hood for fire safety. Through hood exhaust is OK.

6. Vertical window bars are mandatory. Minimum of two (2) with a maximum of (3) bars or bands must be used. A window screen is allowed so long as the vertical bars are also installed and screen can be easily removed for driver safety in an emergency.

7. Bumpers must be OEM stock. Stock brackets may be welded to bumper & frame. No braces may be welded or added to the bumper. Bumper cannot be welded to car body. Chain around the bumper is allowed, and bumper tips and fender wells may be trimmed. No reinforcing with added metal. Track Official’s decision final.

8. No chains or U-Bolts allowed around body to frame on any car. If chain is needed after a heat or repairs, you must contact track official for approval and inspection prior to and after the repairs. No exceptions.

9. No raising or lowering of car. Cars must be in stock position. Bumper height will be measured by officials and must be within factory specifications. Maximum height from ground to bottom of bumper not to exceed nineteen, (19), inches. No coil to leaf conversions. Only stock automobile springs. No extra leafs, no tape or welding on springs. OEM shackles only. Previously run derby cars with broken springs or shackles can be repaired during the day of the derby only, and supported by chains around or through the frame, and only with two (2) bolts.

10. No trailer hitches. No objects protruding outside of car. No severely pre-dented cars. No pre run, severely dented cars. If officials determine that a car is unsafe it will not be allowed to run.

11. Gas tanks must be a safe container and made of steel. Example: Jeep can, boat tank and must be approved by an official. NO PLASTIC containers. Gas tanks must be securely placed and must be bolted and/or chained solid. Tanks must be capped and placed directly & securely behind the driver area or in the center of the rear seat area. Stock gas tanks cannot be used and must be removed from the vehicle. NO electrical or pressure type fuel systems. Exception: newer model cars equipped with fuel injection systems that run with electrical fuel pumps, an electrical "Kill Switch" must be added, placed and marked where an official can easily shut it off from outside the vehicle. (Roof of car is the best location).

12. Batteries must be removed from engine area and moved to the inside of vehicle and placed in a secure mounted and approved battery box, placed in the passenger floor area. All batteries will be covered with rubber inner tube to protect the driver. No wooden boxes or plastic milk crates.

13. Radiator must be stock automobile and in original stock position. No additional radiator supports or mounts, only wire or plastic ties may be added. No water inside of car.

14. Firewall must be stock with no large holes, all holes must be covered.

15. No truck third members.

16. Safety belts and or lap harness belts are required. Seat belts must remain buckled during the entire time of the event. EXCEPTION: FIRE.

17. Approved safety helmets are required, and must stay on during the entire length of time of the derby.

18. Body to frame hardware and bushings must be OEM Stock. Frames must be in OEM condition on any/and all vehicles.

19. Must remove inside spare tire compartment lid and all seats, except the front seat from station wagons.

20. No grooved or double tires, no farm tires, regular automotive tires must be used, not to exceed 8 ply (7.00x15) No cement, hoops, liners or fluids in tires. Water is OK. Tire rating must be clearly legible on tire.

21. Car numbers must be 18 inches and letters must be 10 inches on both sides and top of car. Use a clearly contrasting paint from the color of the car, so it is visible and readable to the officials & announcer. Any multi-car entries must have separate numbers.

22. No pre-dented or mangled automobiles. Officials may not allow severely dented or bent cars.

23. A vehicle discharging heavy smoke after an event has started may be disqualified. Official’s discretion.

24. TIME LIMIT: If you do not move or hit within two minutes or less you may be disqualified.

25. All vehicles must tech to the 2007 Rules – Previously run cars included. Note: OEM means original equipment of the manufacturer.

1. Floor Shift.

2. Locked rear ends.

3. Radiator fans.

4. Hand throttle – (Return Springs).

5. Springs may have two (2) clamps per side, ¼ inch in thickness and not over 1-1/2 inches in width,
with two (2) bolts per clamp. These cannot exceed the thickness and width stated.

6. Transmission coolers. Must be inside of car & covered.

7. Air conditioner radiator, one+ (1) Only.

8. Safety gloves should be worn by all drivers.

9. Drivers door (only) may have a steel /metal plate inside the window area.

10. Mud screen allowed.

11. If dashboard is removed, side to side brace is allowed & recommended in dash position.

12. Fire extinguisher – mounted securely, accessible to officials & driver.

13. Engine, with tech official approval.

14. A hose attached to the transmission filler tube (Burp Tube) for fire safety.

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2007 Hillsboro Invitational Rules and Regulations

(Hillsboro, Oregon show only. Separate from 80's & Newer class)

These rules are designed as a guideline for fair competition and are not designed to assume safety liability. WGAS Motorsports and their agents assume no responsibility for liability regarding these rules and their use.

All cars will be inspected before the derby by track officials. All winning cars may be re-inspected prior to leaving the arena area and before payout. No pit crew members will be allowed in the arena during the re-inspection of winning cars. Drivers can be scored down or disqualified, if they have not complied with the derby rules and / or the officials decision in tech inspections. No additional welding will be allowed on any vehicle following tech.

The Derby is open to any American made hardtop model stock car or station wagon. No Trucks, Commercial Vehicles or Convertibles allowed.

1. All glass, all chrome, exterior mirrors, headlights, taillights, chrome rings, emblems, grills and flammable materials must be removed. Glass cannot be rolled down, it must be removed. Rear seats must be removed. All car preparations must be done prior to coming to the event.
2. Doors must be chained and / or welded shut securely. All chains on vehicles must be at least a minimum ¼" inch chain and a maximum of ½" inch chain. No chain can exceed 3 feet in length anywhere on the vehicle.
3.DRIVERS SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE CONCERN! A behind driver, safety bar is mandatory and may be welded or bolted behind drivers seat from side to side. A safety bar on drivers and passenger side door area is mandatory. The driver’s door side bracing must not exceed 10" in front of the windshield post to no more than 24" behind the driver’s seat. The safety bar and crossbar bracing must be securely bolted or welded. Window post to window post (dash bar) bracing is mandatory. An upright is required, securely bolted against the drivers seat. This may attach from the floor to the roof or from the cross bar to the roof. A secure, padded headrest is also required. This may be OEM or added to the upright and padded. A fully charged 2 ½ lb fire extinguisher must be mounted in easy reach of the driver.
4. Trunk lids may be welded shut. In addition they may be chained OR bolted. Maximum bolt, 1 ½" in diameter – maximum washer size, 6" in diameter and no more than ¼ inch thick. Only four (4) bolts are allowed on trunk of which only two (2) may attach to or through the frame. A maximum of four (4) chains no longer than 3 feet each may be used. (If you are securing your trunk before arrival at the show then a 12 x 12 inch inspection hole must be cut in the top of the trunk lid or in the bottom of the trunk floor.)
5. Hoods: Bolts or chains or all threads through hood to frame or wheel well are OK. Maximum of (6) six chains or bolts, of which only two (2) may be attached to or through the frame (behind the radiator). You must have a minimum 12 X 12 inch hole cut in hood for fire safety. Through hood exhaust is OK. (If you are bolting your hood sturdy and do not want to unbolt and open for tech inspection, a minimum 24 x 24 inch hole must be cut in the hood.)
6. Vertical window bars are mandatory. Minimum of two (2) with a maximum of (3) bars or bands must be used. A window screen is allowed so long as the vertical bars are also installed and screen can be easily removed for driver safety in an emergency.
7. Bumpers must be OEM stock. Stock brackets may be welded to bumper & frame. No braces may be welded or added to the bumper. Bumper cannot be welded to car body. Chain around the bumper is allowed, and bumper tips and fender wells may be trimmed. Frame EXTERIOR seam welding is allowed. This means you may re-weld the existing factory seam welds adding NO METAL. You may add two (2) body to frame connecting points at locations of your choice. These will not exceed bolt or all thread greater than 1" in diameter and attaching plates will be no larger than 6" x 6". No reinforcing with added metal. In addition, two (2) 4" x 4", maximum ¼" thick plates may be added anywhere on the frame of the vehicle (including fresh cars). No pinning or loading of frames is allowed. Track Official’s decision final.
8. No chains or U-Bolts allowed around body to frame on any car.
9. Bumper height will be measured by officials and must be within factory specifications. Maximum height from ground to bottom of bumper not to exceed twenty (20), inches. Coil to leaf spring conversions allowed. Only stock automobile (car) springs. Spring packs not to exceed 9 leafs per side. OEM shackles only.
10. No trailer hitches. No objects protruding outside of car. If officials determine that a car is unsafe it will not be allowed to run.
11. Gas tanks must be a safe container and made of steel. Example: Jeep can, boat tank and must be approved by an official. NO PLASTIC containers. Gas tanks must be securely placed and must be bolted and / or chained solid. Tanks must be capped and placed directly & securely behind the driver area or in the center of the rear seat area. Stock gas tanks cannot be used and must be removed from the vehicle. Cars running electric fuel pumps must have a "Kill Switch" easily accessible from outside the car and clearly marked.
12. Batteries must be removed from engine area and moved to the inside of vehicle and placed in a secure mounted and approved battery box, placed in the passenger floor area. All batteries will be covered with rubber inner tube to protect the driver. No wooden boxes or plastic milk crates.
13. Radiator must be stock automobile and in original stock position. No additional radiator supports or mounts, only wire or plastic ties may be added. No water inside of car.
14. Firewall must remain stock (distributor clearances allowed) with all large holes covered.
15. No 8 lug or full-floating style truck rear ends.
16. Aftermarket safety harness, driver fire suits and neck braces are optional but highly recommended. Seat belts must remain buckled during the entire time of the event. EXCEPTION: FIRE.
17. Approved safety helmets are required, and must stay on during the entire length of time of the derby.
18. Body to frame hardware and bushings must be OEM Stock (Body pucks may be removed and the body bolted direct to the frame as long as OEM diameter hardware is used). Frames must be in OEM condition on any/and all vehicles.
19. Must remove inside spare tire compartment lid and all seats, except the front seat from station wagons.
20. No double tires, no farm tires, regular automotive tires must be used, not to exceed 8 ply (7.00x15) No cement, hoops, liners or fluids in tires. Water is OK. Traction tread allowed.
21. ALL CARS WILL BE BRIGHTLY PAINTED, THIS INCLUDES PRE RUN CARS AS WELL. WE WANT TO PROJECT A POSITIVE IMAGE TO THE OFFICIALS AND SPECTATORS. Car numbers must be 18 inches and letters must be 10 inches on both sides and top of car. Use a clearly contrasting paint from the color of the car, so it is visible and readable to the officials & announcer. Any multi-car entries must have separate numbers. No profanity or distasteful comments will be allowed on the cars.
22. A vehicle discharging heavy smoke after an event has started may be disqualified. Official’s discretion.
23. TIME LIMIT: If you do not move or hit within two minutes or less you may be disqualified.
24. REPAIRS ON PRE-RAN VEHICLES: Repairs of previously damaged cars is allowed but LIMITED TO the use of automobile parts and pieces only. What this means is you must use creativity and repair your damaged areas with the parts and pieces from another like car. Welds on damaged and repaired areas not to exceed 7" in length.
25. DRIVER CONDUCT AND PROTEST PROCEDURE: Any and all protests must be submitted to a WGAS official within 5 minutes of the end of the demolition event. This protest must be handwritten on a single side of paper and be accompanied by $100 cash. If the protest is upheld, you will be refunded the $100. If it is found to be erroneous, the $100 will be awarded to the accused participant. NO EXCEPTIONS. Drivers will be expected to act and perform in a professional manner. Fighting, arguing and malicious behaviors will be cause for immediate removal from the event. Lets help keep this fun and professional.
26. IF THE RULES DO NOT SAY YOU CAN DO IT, THEN YOU CANNOT. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL amc64@verizon.net FOR CONFIRMATION ON QUESTIONABLE OR GRAY AREAS. ALL CARS WILL BE EXPECTED TO CONFORM TO THE ABOVE POSTED RULES.

Note: I am getting a few e-mails regarding kickers from the cage to the frame.... I have mixed feelings about "kickers" so in a attempt to compromise lets say the cage is tied to the frame in no more than 2 points. This DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN KICKER INTO THE REAR HUMPS OR INTO THE FRONT FRAME. IF USED IN THE FRONT THE KICKER WILL NOT BE MORE THAN 6 INCHES IN FRONT OF THE DASH BAR!

VEHICLE OPTIONS:

1. Floor Shift.
2. Locked rear ends.
3. Radiator fans.
4. Hand throttle – (Return Springs).
5. Springs may have two (2) clamps per side, ¼ inch in thickness and not over 1-1/2 inches in width,
with two (2) bolts per clamp. These cannot exceed the thickness and width stated.
6. Transmission coolers. Must be inside of car & covered.
7. Air conditioner radiator, one+ (1) Only.
8. Safety gloves should be worn by all drivers.
9. Drivers door (only) may have a steel /metal plate inside the window area.
10. Mud screen allowed.
11. A hose attached to the transmission filler tube (Burp Tube) for fire safety.

Payout for the 2007 Hillsboro Invitational will be as follows:

$1000 to first place
$500 to second place
$250 to third place

Trophies to the top three finishers. There will be a most aggressive driver trophy as well.

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 www.fullcontactmotorsports.com and their agents assume no responsibility for liability regarding these rules and their use.