All drivers under 18 years of age MUST have notarized
permission form filled out and signed by a parent or legal guardian and
must possess a valid driver's license.
No passengers in derby vehicles anytime they are being
operated.
All derby vehicles will be trailered to the
inspection site of the Alaska State Fair Grounds. Vehicles shall remain
trailered until they pass inspection and are told where to unload. Driving
or towing a demolition vehicle to the fair grounds is not acceptable.
People in violation of state laws or local ordinances will be turned over
to law enforcement and not be allowed to run in the derby - no refund will
be made.
Entries will be accepted up to two hours prior to start
of the derby.
NO alcohol or drugs will be tolerated. Law Enforcement
will be notified and violators will be removed from the fairgrounds.
Conduct of a driver, his crew members or friends, can
disqualify the driver from the event.
Drivers are required to wear crash helmets and safety
glasses/goggles or face shield. Drivers are also encouraged to wear fire
retardant overalls. Driver must remain in their vehicle during the derby
with their helmet on and chin strap fastened. A driver shall be
disqualified for failing to do so. Seatbelts are required and are to be fastened
at all times while operating a derby vehicle.
Only the driver will be allowed to speak to the
officials regarding the derby. Absolutely NO pit crew member or fan will
be acknowledged.
A protest will cost $100 cash upfront. If the challenge
stands, the money will be returned. If not, the money will be forfeited
and turned over to the driver of the vehicle being challenged.
Derby officials may require a driver to remove or
change any part or portion of a vehicle which they consider to be unsafe.
Absolutely NO hitting the driver's door of an opponent.
Officials will determine whether it was accidental. First accidental hit
will result in a warning. The driver will immediately be disqualified upon
a second accidental hit or an intentional hit to the opponent's driver's
door.
All drivers must attend a driver's meeting at the
entrance to the derby arena one hour prior to the derby.
If necessary, officials will deal with any situation
not covered in these rules. All decisions of the officials are final.
Remember - The Alaska State Fair is a family event.
Please demonstrate good sportsmanship and have fun.
Drivers must hit an opponent at least once every
minute. Sandbagging will NOT be tolerated. The derby will be stopped and
the sandbagger's car will be marked with a double 00 to signify to other
drivers who the sandbaggers are. If a driver is caught sandbagging after
already being marked with a double 00, the driver will be disqualified.
FULL
SIZE DERBY CAR RULES & REGULATIONS
Passenger cars only. No
trucks, pick-ups, Jeeps, hearses, or commercial vehicles. No imperials
or imperial subframes.
All glass must be removed
from the vehicle.
Radiator must remain in its
original manufactured position. If it is removed, the block may be
filled with water only - if radiator remains in stock position, overflow
must point down at the ground.
Original gas tank must be
removed. Metal or plastic marine gas tank shall be used. Tank must be
secured to the floor by metal straps and bolts. Tank shall not hold more than
6 gallons of gas.
Bumper height shall not
exceed 21" from the ground to the bottom of the bumper. Bumpers
must be stock automotive bumpers. No other re-enforcement. No trailer
hitches, or bumper mounted trailer balls.
Hood and trunk will be
chained or bolted. Exhaust is preferred to be upright out of the hood.
There must be a hole in the hood surrounding the carburetor for fire
extinguishing.
All doors must be chained -
no welds, except driver's door. Welds must be approved by an official.
Driver's door is to be
painted black and have a large white X from corner to corner on the
door.
No welding or additional
re-enforcement will be allowed to any part of the car except the
driver's door. One safety bar is allowed to run parallel along the dash
and one behind the driver's seat. Bar shall not be any larger than
3" in diameter.
No solid tires, no filled
tires including foam, water, cement, etc. No studs, chains, etc.
Any questions, call
Jayson or Christina Lockett 441-9144 or 441-2096
NO EXCEPTIONS.
The Registration Fee is $50. This includes 1 pit pass for a mechanic. Additional pit passes can be purchased for $10 during sign ins. Fees should be mailed to