Merrickville Demolition Derby - August 11th at 6:30 pm
Merrickville Agricultural Fair
DEMO DERBY 2012
Merrickville
Fairgrounds, Merrickville, Ontario
Saturday, August 11, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
$1,550.00
in Prize Money
The
Demolition Derby is held as a special event at Merrickville Fair. All Derby
drivers must obey the Rules and Regulations (see attached).
Vehicle
Entry Location: All vehicles must enter the Fairgrounds by the Library Gate
entrance, at the corner of Main and Read Streets in Merrickville.
All
vehicles must be towed to the grounds and pit area. Drivers not obeying this
rule may be fined by police. Men and women are welcome to compete.
4
Cylinder Car Class:
1st
Heat - $75 & plaque to winner
2nd
Heat - $75 & plaque to winner
1st
& 2nd place from each heat move to final
Final
Heat - $300 to winner & trophy, $50 to 2nd place
6
Cylinder Car Class:
1st
Heat - $75 & plaque to winner
2nd
Heat - $75 & plaque to winner
1st
& 2nd place from each heat move to final
Final
Heat - $300 to winner & trophy, $50 to 2nd place
8
Cylinder Car Class:
1st
Heat - $75 & plaque to winner
2nd
Heat - $75 & plaque to winner
1st
& 2nd place from each heat move to final
Final
Heat - $300 to winner & trophy, $50 to 2nd place
Best
Painted / Appearing Vehicle: $50 & plaque
For
Information, Rules & Regulations, and Entry Forms contact Demo Chairperson
Robert Peck (613) 269-4193 or Car Inspector Eddie Como (613) 223-9424
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The
Derby will start at 6:30 p.m. sharp.
2. Each
driver must complete an official entry form prior to or at time of their arrival.
3. All
cars must be on the grounds 1 hour prior to the start time for inspection by an
official.
4. All
drivers must attend the drivers meeting at 6:00 p.m. No entries will be
accepted after the drivers meeting.
5. Drivers
must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s licence.
6. Drivers
are responsible for ensuring that each participant must sign the official
insurance waiver and release before entering the restricted pit area.
“Participant” means: driver, mechanic, official working crew member, and others
having official responsibilities requiring or permitting them to enter the
restricted pit area. Spectators are not participants. Failure to do so may
result in disqualification.
7. Only
the Derby car plus one (1) tow vehicle belonging to each entry are allowed in
the pit area.
8. Merrickville
Agricultural Society will not be held responsible for any cars, parts, or
personal property before, during, or after the event.
9. Demolition
derby is a hazardous and high risk sport, therefore anyone with a health
condition or who is pregnant should not compete.
10. Merrickville
Agricultural Society is not responsible for any injuries sustained either by
driver or pit crew. It is your responsibility to carry your own insurance for
this purpose.
11. Merrickville
Agricultural Society has a zero tolerance policy for the consumption or
possession of any alcohol or controlled substance by the driver or pit crews.
Any person found in possession or under the influence of such substances will
be disqualified from participation in the event and will not be issued a
refund.
12. Merrickville
Agricultural Society reserves the right to refuse entry to any person and to
reject any entry.
13. If
you protest a car you think is illegal, then you must put up $100.00. If the
car is illegal, the car will be disqualified and you get your $100.00 back. If
the car is legal, then the Merrickville Agricultural Society gets to keep the
$100.00. Protests will not be entertained under any other circumstances.
14. Any
car may be re-inspected at any time during the derby.
15. Prize
money is $1,550.00. This is based on a 50 car entry.
16. Entry
fee for all cars will be $30.00 pre-registration, $35.00 at pit area.
17. The
driver and one (1) additional person will receive free pit passes on the
evening of the event. All other persons must purchase a $10.00 pit pass to be
allowed in the pit area. The sale of all pit passes will close at 6:30 p.m.
TYPE
OF CAR
1. Any
stock, hardtop automobile or station wagon is allowed. NO: trucks, jeeps,
convertibles, hearses, limousines, checker cabs, or imperials (no engine,
transmission, gear or wheel modifications). The 4 cylinder class may use
imports.
2. Any
stock factory made rear ends are permitted, including positraction and limited
slip differentals.
3. All
cars must have a working CSA approved fire extinguisher secured within reach of
the driver. All cars must have approved working seat belts.
PREPARATION
OF CAR
1. Remove the following before
arriving on the grounds:
- All glass, including mirrors,
windshield, side windows, head and tail lights (rolling down window not
permitted).
- Chrome moulding strips.
- Bottom portion of rear seat must
be removed by mashing down or cutting off.
2. No special bumpers, reinforcement,
fabrications, or trailer hitches permitted.
3. Welded solid or chained-down
engine mounts are recommended.
4. Roll over bars are allowed but not
necessary.
5. All doors must be fastened shut by
wire (minimum four strands), straps or welded, for the driver’s safety.
6. No spring jacks, blocked shocks or
reversed shackles are permitted.
7. Suspension must be free of blocks.
No helper springs or altered suspension is allowed. Torsion bars should be at
manufacturer’s specifications, etc.
8. Only one (1) automotive-type
battery is allowed. It may be removed to any location in the car, but must be
securely fastened and covered.
9. Cutting fenders for wheel
clearance only is permissible - ends of bumpers may be cut off.
10. Hood must be fastened down in four
(4) places; trunk or tailgate must be fastened down in four (4) places.
Official’s decision on overuse of wire.
11. Stock gas tanks must be moved from
stock position into the trunk or rear seat area. A small portable CSA marine
gas tank or custom metal tank is recommended in place of the original. All
tanks must be securely fastened in the middle of the back seat and covered by a
fire proof shield. A maximum of four (4) gallons of gas is permitted per heat.
12. The drivers door must be painted
white. All cars must have a number on both front doors. A roof number plate is
suggested.
13. Vehicles must be swept clean. No
junk tires, wheels, metal parts, glass, etc., is allowed in the car.
14. It is recommended that the
driver’s door be reinforced inside with steel bar, angle iron or pipe. Length
not to extend more than eight (8) inches on either end of the driver’s door.
15. It is recommended a minimum
sixteen (16) inch opening be cut in the center of the hood cover over the
carburetor (in case of fire).
16. Only automotive type tires
permitted. No studs, snow treads, or cut tires.
17. A strong wire or nylon mesh screen
is recommended on the driver’s window and windshield area. Scatter shields are
also recommended.
RUNNING
1.
A
safety belt, Z-90, approved helmet and approved goggles for eye protection are
required.
2.
One-piece
overalls or garment with long sleeves and pant legs are recommended. NO SHORTS
are permitted.
3.
Drivers
may manoeuver forward and backward but there will be no deliberate hitting on
the driver’s door. Any driver not obeying this rule will automatically be
disqualified.
4.
Vehicles
must have dependable and sufficient brakes at all times and competition area
boundaries must be observed at all times.
5.
NO
drinking of alcoholic beverages on track, emergency vehicle area, pit area or
general area of derby is allowed. Any driver or pit person under the influence
of alcohol or drugs will be immediately disqualified and removed from the
grounds.
6.
A
vehicle will be disqualified if the driver’s door comes open during a heat.
7.
Two
minutes time limit is enforced by the officials for restarts and making
competitive contact with another car. Hits must be aggressive. Simple contact
within the time limit does not constitute combat and could be considered sandbagging.
8.
All
decisions made by OFFICIALS are final.
9.
All
heat winners will be allowed to work on their cars 20 minutes before the final
heat.
ALL
CARS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE MERRICKVILLE FAIR GROUNDS FOLLOWING THE SHOW OR
THEY WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE MERRICKVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AND
OFFICIALS WILL HAVE THEM REMOVED
DRIVERS
PLEASE NOTE:
The
owner of each vehicle has two options and must sign a form identifying the
option chosen AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
I
hereby transfer and assign all property rights in the said vehicle after
completion of the event at Merrickville Fair to the Merrickville Agricultural
Society. The Merrickville Agricultural Society will arrange for removal of said
vehicle.
Vehicle
to be transferred to Merrickville Agricultural Society for disposal.
__________________________________
Signature
of Owner
The
owner chooses not to transfer the said vehicle to the Merrickville Agricultural
Society for removal and will arrange for removal of said vehicle at owners
expense no later than 2 hours following the final event at the Merrickville
Fair. Any vehicle not so removed, will be removed by the Merrickville
Agricultural Society
Owner
to remove vehicle from Merrickville Fairgrounds
_________________________________
Signature
of Owner
Merrickville Agricultural Society will not be held
responsible for any car or personal property, injuries to any individual
participating in the Derby or pit crew, before, during, or after the Derby. It
is the responsibility of the driver and pit crew to carry their own insurance
to cover injuries should they occur.
Please
complete entry form attached and mail to:
ATTENTION: Demolition Derby
Box 595 Merrickville, ON K0G 1NO
or drop off at COBA Studios & Print Shop, 230 St. Lawrence Street
or fax 613-269-2184
Entry
fee per car is $30.00 pre-registration (registration at the pit area is
$35.00), in the form of cash, money order, or certified cheque payable to the Merrickville
Agricultural Society (no personal cheques accepted). The driver and one (1)
additional person will receive free pit passes. All other persons must purchase
a $10.00 pit pass, the evening of the Derby, to be allowed in the pit area.
Please do not bring your vehicle to the grounds until the pit area opens at
4:00 p.m.
