2012 Auto Soccer Rules
By registering your vehicle for competition, you acknowledge that you have read the rules associated with the class of vehicle you're registering, and agree to comply with them and the directives of our officials.
If your car doesn’t pass inspection, there will be no refunds on your entry fees or pit passes. We did our job by printing these rules. Do your job by making the car legal, and we won’t have a problem.
If your car doesn’t pass inspection, there will be no refunds on your entry fees or pit passes. We did our job by printing these rules. Do your job by making the car legal, and we won’t have a problem.
2012 Auto Soccer Play Rules
NOTE: THIS IS NOT DEMOLITION DERBY! YOUR CAR WILL NEED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE IF YOUR TEAM IS TO WIN!!
Be a part of the next big thing! This is a contest of true teamwork and driving skill! Join us as we bring AUTO SOCCER to a fair near you! Check the schedule to see which fairs will be hosting this most unique of events!
Soccer match format: four teams of 3 cars each, 2 teams on the field at a time. The match goes until one team scores 5 goals against the opposing team OR 30 minutes, which ever occurs first. If time runs out, the team with the most points earned will advance to the Horseman’s Cup (final). The battle for the Cup will be between the two highest scoring teams. The Cup will be won by the team who scores 10 points first. If this event is popular and more teams wish to enter for 2013, we may move this event to its own day.
You must pre-register for this event. There are only 12 entries available, 4 teams of 3 cars. You must pre-register as a team. You may not enter one car at a time. You may pre-register on the preregistration page of this site with a visa or mastercard debit or credit card, or by mailing your registration form and payment to:
Darkhorse Racing Inc
424 Meadowhill Ln
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Pre-registration is $25 per vehicle. Pit passes are $25 age 15 and older, $10 ages 10 through 14, and 9 years old or younger are free. Pre-registration ends July 1st.
In the event of a tie in the qualifying rounds, the round will go into sudden death. The first team to break the tie will advance to the final. If the two non qualified teams tie for 3rd place, they will have a consolation match. Whichever team scores 3 points first will then lock 3rd place, and the other team, 4th.
Each team has 3 cars. These cars may be repaired between rounds. Note: there is not much time between rounds, so make sure you bring enough spare parts and a large enough crew to get it done. If a car is destroyed, you may borrow a car from another team that is registered for auto soccer.
There will be contact. Be smart about it. Do NOT disable your opponent’s car. You may bump the rear half of the car in the rear doors, rear quarters, and trunk area. Understand BUMP, not smash. This is a game of driving skill, not aggression. Also make note: the ball is a 400 pound steel monster that will take out a radiator or tire. NUDGE and PUSH the ball, don’t drill it.
Soccer scoring and payout:
Pre-registration double points bonus does not apply. There is no Smokin’ Pumpkin Award for most aggressive driver in Auto Soccer. Each Soccer Car registered is worth 5 points. Each goal scored = 5 points towards the overall DhR 2012 points chase. Points are earned by the driver, not the team. Everyone on the winning team will receive 100 points each and $300 ($100 each). Everyone on the 2nd place team will receive 80 points each and $150 ($50 each). The 3rd place team will receive 60 points each and $100 ($33.30 each), and the 4th place team will receive 40 points each and $60 ($20 each), and a hug from our chubby pit gate manager Tim. There is only ONE Horseman’s Cup trophy.
Payout will take place at the announcer’s booth immediately following the Horseman’s Cup.
Auto Soccer Build Rules
Mini Cars: any 4 or 6 cyl car 108” wheelbase or smaller, sub-frame cars only – no full frame cars.
(No Convertibles)
Fuel Systems
Bolts, Rod, or Chain
Make sure yours is built like this or LESS.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT DEMOLITION DERBY! YOUR CAR WILL NEED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE IF YOUR TEAM IS TO WIN!!
Be a part of the next big thing! This is a contest of true teamwork and driving skill! Join us as we bring AUTO SOCCER to a fair near you! Check the schedule to see which fairs will be hosting this most unique of events!
Soccer match format: four teams of 3 cars each, 2 teams on the field at a time. The match goes until one team scores 5 goals against the opposing team OR 30 minutes, which ever occurs first. If time runs out, the team with the most points earned will advance to the Horseman’s Cup (final). The battle for the Cup will be between the two highest scoring teams. The Cup will be won by the team who scores 10 points first. If this event is popular and more teams wish to enter for 2013, we may move this event to its own day.
You must pre-register for this event. There are only 12 entries available, 4 teams of 3 cars. You must pre-register as a team. You may not enter one car at a time. You may pre-register on the preregistration page of this site with a visa or mastercard debit or credit card, or by mailing your registration form and payment to:
Darkhorse Racing Inc
424 Meadowhill Ln
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Pre-registration is $25 per vehicle. Pit passes are $25 age 15 and older, $10 ages 10 through 14, and 9 years old or younger are free. Pre-registration ends July 1st.
In the event of a tie in the qualifying rounds, the round will go into sudden death. The first team to break the tie will advance to the final. If the two non qualified teams tie for 3rd place, they will have a consolation match. Whichever team scores 3 points first will then lock 3rd place, and the other team, 4th.
Each team has 3 cars. These cars may be repaired between rounds. Note: there is not much time between rounds, so make sure you bring enough spare parts and a large enough crew to get it done. If a car is destroyed, you may borrow a car from another team that is registered for auto soccer.
There will be contact. Be smart about it. Do NOT disable your opponent’s car. You may bump the rear half of the car in the rear doors, rear quarters, and trunk area. Understand BUMP, not smash. This is a game of driving skill, not aggression. Also make note: the ball is a 400 pound steel monster that will take out a radiator or tire. NUDGE and PUSH the ball, don’t drill it.
Soccer scoring and payout:
Pre-registration double points bonus does not apply. There is no Smokin’ Pumpkin Award for most aggressive driver in Auto Soccer. Each Soccer Car registered is worth 5 points. Each goal scored = 5 points towards the overall DhR 2012 points chase. Points are earned by the driver, not the team. Everyone on the winning team will receive 100 points each and $300 ($100 each). Everyone on the 2nd place team will receive 80 points each and $150 ($50 each). The 3rd place team will receive 60 points each and $100 ($33.30 each), and the 4th place team will receive 40 points each and $60 ($20 each), and a hug from our chubby pit gate manager Tim. There is only ONE Horseman’s Cup trophy.
Payout will take place at the announcer’s booth immediately following the Horseman’s Cup.
Auto Soccer Build Rules
Mini Cars: any 4 or 6 cyl car 108” wheelbase or smaller, sub-frame cars only – no full frame cars.
(No Convertibles)
Fuel Systems
- All vehicles must run on gasoline or diesel. No alcohol.
- Electric fuel pumps are allowed, but must have shut off switch in reach of
driver. - All fuel lines and fittings must be leak proof.
- Stock fuel tank MUST be removed. Fuel tanks must be mounted in the rear
seat area of vehicle (in front of rear wheels on wagons), or use a fuel cell
(metal/plastic marine boat tank may be used). Fuel cells and tanks must contain
no more than 6.5 gallons of fuel. The fuel cell must be solidly mounted with
bolts/threaded rod, metal strapping, or seat belts (no bungee cords, chains, or
rope). DO NOT WELD FUEL TANK TO FLOOR (yes, I’ve see someone try it…) DhR
officials’ decision is final. - Rubber fuel lines must be sleeved with a puncture resistant material
(plastic or metal) and secured away from sharp edges, doors and hood, and must
run inside car. Hi-pressure rubber lines with compression fittings are also
allowed. - Any vehicle suffering a fire will be subject to re-inspection.
Yes, we know the difference between an exhaust fire and a genuine
accidental blaze.
- You may cut a hole in the firewall to accommodate the engine within
reason. Holes in fire wall must have a cover to protect driver from fluid
spray or fire flash. NO EXCEPTIONS! - You must have an air cleaner over the carburetor at all times during the
event. - No starting fluid will be allowed.
- There must be 12x12 inch opening cut in hood in case of a fire
- If you are swapping engines: on V-block motors, the #1 spark plug must be
in line with or in front of the upper ball joint. On inline motors, the #2
spark plug must be in line with or in front of the upper ball joint.
- Any exhaust header may be used, and may exit hood, as long as it points
away from driver compartment. - Home made transmission cross members, shifters and shifter linkage, and
transmission mounts are okay, but must not strengthen the frame. - Welded or spooled rear ends are allowed.
- No welded rims
- Valve stem protectors are okay
- Wheel weights must be removed.
- Any engine can be used in any car. However, on V-block motors, the #1
spark plug must be in line with or in front of the upper ball joint. On
inline motors, the #2 spark plug must be in line with or in front of the upper
ball joint.
- Any engine can be used in any car. However, on V-block motors, the #1
- Stock motor mounts may be welded; transmission and motors may be chained,
only secure motor chains to an existing bolt, do not weld or add plates to
attach it to the frame. You may chain OR weld your motor mounts to the cross
member only (not both). Mounts and chains must not reinforce frame in any
way.
- Remove all the carpet and plastic trim, including padding under the carpet
and headliner. Removal of anything that can burn (not including seats and seat
belts) is highly recommended. Removal of the dashboard is optional. - Padding of driver door and driver’s door safety bar is
recommended. - All drivers’ compartments must be clean of any trash, broken glass or
anything that could be a projectile.
- Front seats must be reinforced by installing a seat bar behind and up
against the front seat. Seat bars must be welded in place, from the left to
the right side of the car. This bar is to be used to keep the seat from
collapsing and injuring the driver. It must not be used to overly strengthen
the vehicle. It is not to be fastened to the frame of a car in the nostalgia
& mini truck classes - Electrical System
TWO automotive batteries
may be used and must be VERY SECURELY mounted and covered
in passenger
floorboards (plastic milk crates, battery boxes, wood crates work
well.
Metal doesn’t.)
- Front seats must be reinforced by installing a seat bar behind and up
- Weld zone: 6” in front of front door seams to rear axle center line. This
area defines where the majority of the welding may be done on a vehicle. Any
welding outside of this area is spelled out clearly in these rules. If you are
not clear on what is allowed – inside or out of weld zone, call DhR before you
do it, or be prepared to cut it out on race day if it doesn’t pass tech.
- No turtle-backing/wedging your trunk.
- No painting, buffing, oiling, or undercoating of frames. No questions
asked, you won’t be teched. You won’t be allowed to run. Period. - No modifying wheel base!
- No body seam welding allowed inside or out, unless specified
- The only welding allowed is what is stated in these rules. If you want to
weld it and it’s not spelled out here, call or email us first! - Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile frames may fill the large hole in the frame
behind the radiator support – butt fit only, no overlap. Only one pass
weld. - No stuffing, heat treating, foam filling, or otherwise reinforcing your
frame. We will scope your frame. - You may cut/notch frames for minimal pre-bending, but may not weld the
cut
- Frames may be shortened on 80’s Lincoln Towncars and Mercury Grand Marquis
to equal Ford Crown Vics.
- Sub-frame cars may connect front and rear sub-frames under floor of car.
Sub-frame connectors may not be tied to the cage or enter into the interior of
car. Sub-frame connectors may be bolted OR welded in place 5/8” max. on bolts.
Sub-frame connectors may not extend farther forward than 6” into the front
sub-frame and no farther rearward than 6” into the rear sub-frame, and may not
be connected to or reinforce front or rear arches. NO EXCEPTIONS. A 1”
inspection hole must be cut in both the front and rear sub frames 3” into
where connectors are mounted for inspection. Do not fill subframe
connectors. - On any non-leafed 1978 and newer rear wheel drive GM, 1979 and newer front
wheel drive GM, 1980 rear drive FORD and/or Mopar, 105” or larger wheel base,
you are allowed a 1/4 inch thick by 22 inch long hump plate, contoured to the
hump, centered and welded with one pass of 1/4 weld. This plate must be welded
to the outside only, match the factory hump and not span the center of the
hump. Do not weld any seams on the rear of the car. Don’t fold it over the top
or bottom (no wrap arounds) and it may not be welded to any other metal besides
the frame. We don’t want you to weld the body down to the frame.
- Front frame seams MAY be welded from the firewall to the engine side of
the radiator core support (do not weld the core support to the frame!) on the
TOP of the frame only, using no additional material. Only one bead of weld
allowed. DO NOT PLATE OR FILL YOUR FRAME SEAMS. NO EXCEPTIONS! - Rear frame rails may not be shortened.
- You may run a chain or wire (#9 wire or 3/8” chain max) from rear frame
rail to rear frame rail behind the rear humps. No strapping of any kind may be
used. - Do not shape your frame. Do not sharpen or square the edges of the frame.
The frame humps above the rear tires may be beat inward toward center of car
from either side a maximum of 8”. - Newer aluminum Ford engine cradles may be replaced with older cradles, in
stock location only, with a maximum of 12” of weld. All other components must
be bolted in with OEM stock size bolts. No added metal, braces, or
gussets. - You may pitch the front frame section of 80’s and newer cars in one of the
following ways:
- Cold pitch – no added metal
- Cut only the outside flap of crush box and pull down front end , moving
the flap ½”, and re-welding it. Only re-weld the one flap. Don’t re-weld any
other part of the crush box. Do not add additional material. - Pitch the frame at the transmission cross member.
- Cold pitch – no added metal
Bolts, Rod, or Chain
- Hood: You may use 4 (four) hood bolts 1” o.d. MAXIMUM,
and 2 (TWO) PIECES OF 1” MAX o.d. THREADED ROD. Bolts
must be sheet metal to sheet metal only. Front two rods may go through the
frame and radiator core support. Washers for bolts & threaded rod must not
exceed 6” diameter and ¼” thickness, 2 per rod/bolt. The front threaded rods
that go through the core support may be sleeved with pipe between the frame and
core support. Pipe must be free floating. - You may install up to 12(twelve) 3/8 bolts or self tapping screws per hood
cut out. You may not have more than 3 cut outs in your hood (2 for exhaust and
one for fire extinguisher access/air cleaner). These bolts must be installed in
the immediate perimeter of the cutouts. You may not weld the cut outs. Hole for
fire extinguisher must be 10” miniumum.
- TAILGATES ON WAGONS, TRUCKS AND SUVs, AND DOORS OF VANS.
You may weld 5” on, 5” off 2” x 1/8” strap. Strap must not exceed 5” per
section. - If you choose not to weld, you may secure with 4(four) 1” bolts (two 6”
x 1/4” washers per bolt) OR you may weld four 5” sections of angle iron to the
tailgate and quarter panels and fasten together using one 1” bolt per section
of angle iron. Pick one option only. - TRUNKS (use all means of securing trunks listed
below): Weld 5” on, 5” off, with a 2” x 1/8” strap max. Strap must not
exceed 5” length per section. You may also weld four (4) 5/8” max threaded
rods vertically to the sides of the frame, up through the trunk lid. You may
use 8 (eight) ½” inch bolts in the drip rail, which must be sheet metal to
sheet metal only. Washers for threaded rod must not exceed 6” diameter and ¼”
thickness.
- If you choose not to use bolts to secure hood or trunk, you may use 8
lengths of wire or chain on trunk, or 4 on hood, sheet metal to nearest
sheet metal – no crisscrossing trunk or hood compartment. Maximum 6” washers
on each wire or chain, may be welded in place.
NO THREADED ROD GOING
FROM SIDE TO SIDE of trunk or tailgate - You may not wedge your trunk. Tucked trunks okay. Rear quarter panels
must remain vertical. Trunk seams must remain visible. Trunk lids may be
“V”ed in the center but must remain a minimum of 12” off the floor of trunk.
Speaker deck may only be “V”ed 10 inches – do not pound it low. Keep the
speaker deck in stock
location.
- If you choose not to use bolts to secure hood or trunk, you may use 8
- No radiator frames. The extent of an allowable type of radiator protector
is the type of steel screen that can be folded over the top of the radiator and
fastened to the radiator only. It is not to be fastened to the core support or
frame. Its purpose is to keep the radiator free from packed mud and deflect
rocks, not Buicks. If we can’t twist it by hand, it’s a reinforcement, and not
legal
- Skid plates are allowed, and must be separate oil/transmission pan plates.
No full-length skid plates. No bolting or welding to frame. - Engine protectors are allowed, but must be similar to the BRP product shown
below. I can’t tell you who you have to buy your stuff from, but this product
represents the absolute MAXIMUM engine protector allowed.
Make sure yours is built like this or LESS.
- Rusted out floor pans may be repaired where components will be mounted or for driver’s safety, sheet metal only. You may not patch clean solid floors.
- Coupes and sedans only, are allowed a gas tank protector, no wider than 24 inches, AND MUST NOT BE ATTATCHED TO ANY SHEET METAL. A ONE INCH SPACE IS MANDATORY. It may NOT run back to frame humps. IT MUST RUN STRAIGHT BACK, BUT ONLY IN THE CENTER OF THE CAR. It may not be any taller than the seat bar, and may only be attached to seat bar and no other part of cage or car.You may run 1 chain 3/8 MAX. or 4 loops of #9 wire from frame rail to frame rail behind rear axle.
- You may smash inner and outer door skins (includes tailgate) together and weld TOP SEAM ONLY. NO ADDED MATERIAL MAY BE USED.
- You may add 2 loops of #9 wire, four strands per loop in any window opening. This wire may go to or around the frame. Station wagons may not use wire in any window past 2nd row of seats. Ex: no wire in tailgate window and large rear side windows.
- Distributor protectors are allowed, attached to engine and transmission only, and must not contact cage before, during, or after event. If you run a distributor protector, do not mount your dash bar closer than 5” behind rear most part of cowl/firewall. Distributor protectors may not be welded, bolted or chained to body, hood or frame. Outer dimensions of the distributor protector must not exceed the center of the valve covers on the sides and go no father forward than the water pump. Cutting a hole in the firewall for distributor access is allowed. Distributor protectors are allowed, but must not keep the engine/front end from bending, and must be 1” or more away from the firewall at the start of the derby. This rule applies to rear wheel drive vehicles only.
- No added weight to the car except for the weld. No buffing, grinding, pinning or packing the frames, trunks, doors, or under floor. ABSOLUTLY NO BODY SEAM WELDING OTHER THAN OUTER DOOR SKINS.
- Front seats must be reinforced by installing a seat bar behind and up against the front seat. Seat bars must be welded in place, from the left to the right side of the car. This bar is to be used to keep the seat from collapsing and injuring the driver. It must not be used to overly strengthen the vehicle. It is not to be fastened to the frame of a car in the nostalgia & mini truck classes.
- Body pucks may be removed and the body may be bolted directly to the frame. Washers (not pucks) for the body mounts must not exceed 6” diameter and ¼” thickness, two per bolt, and must remain free-floating.
- You may add 2 additional body mounts. Additional mounts must be painted for easy viewing. If your station wagon came with body mounts in the rear humps, these count as your two additional mounts. If you choose to bolt your coil springs in place through the package tray & frame, these will be you two additional mounts. Wagons may run two of the 4 rear mounts through the rear most pillars (not the roof – they must be in the pillar at the tailgate area. Chrysler products may drill a hole in the frame right behind the core support and run 1” all thread there. This will count as your two added mounts. Do not weld the all thread in place.)
- Cage
- A pipe or bar behind the seat is mandatory (bar may only be positioned max 18” behind the back of the seat). An optional pipe may also be put in the front where the dashboard was located, in between the front door posts. A 6” by 6” plate at the end of the pipe may be welded to the interior of the car behind the seat and the bars must be welded to these plates. You may connect the bar behind the seat and the dash bar with a bar on both the drivers and passenger side to make a 4 point box style cage. These interior door bars may extend no farther than 18” behind the driver’s seat. Halo bars are allowed. VERTICAL DOWN TUBES MAY BE ADDED, MAXIMUM OF 4, AND MAY BE ATTACHED TO TOP OF FRAME. NO FORM OF KICKER ALLOWED. Down tubes may not be attached to or conceal a body mount. All horizontal cage bars must be a minimum of 8” above floor (INCLUDING GAS TANK PROTECTOR)
- Halo bars must be vertical and not at an angle. They must not attach to the rear deck. Halo bars may not exceed 6” outer diameter. Halo bars must attach to the cross bar that is no farther back than 18” behind the driver’s seat.
- No kickers from halo bar to the rear deck or trunk.
- No rear window bars allowed
- Bumpers must be mounted in stock location (on frame).
- All bumper brackets and shocks must be OEM automotive grade material.
- No bumper chrome may be welded to the body
- Front bumper brackets/shocks may be welded no more than 4” behind the core support and rear brackets may not be welded no more than 4” onto frame rails.
- Bumpers may be welded directly onto frame. Do not add additional material to assembly. Weld stock pieces to stock pieces only..
- You may weld a 2” by 6” long x ¼ FLAT strap from bumper to frame. This must be a one piece strap and must not run at an angle in any way. Welding it to the flat top part of the bumper and frame is recommended. One pass of weld only.
- Bumpers may also be wired to core support using 4 loops of #9 wire in two locations, outboard of radiator.
- Bumpers must be stock factory style bumpers. Any automotive grade bumper may be used on any car (Super Trucks and MINIs included). No truck bumpers or wooden bumpers on cars.
- You may weld bumper chrome to backing, using no additional material other than the weld itself. Bumper ends must be open. Officials must be able to clearly see inside.
- You may replace your front bumper with an aftermarket DEC bumper. YOU MAY REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER WITH A STEEL SQUARE TUBE 4” DIAMETER, ¼” MAX THICKNESS.
- Front bumpers must be stock or D.E.C. replacement. However, due to the rising costs of bumpers, you are allowed to re-enforce the bumper on the inside or backside between the shock mounts. This re-enforcement must be no larger than 6inch wide by 1/2 inch thick and may not be mounted no wider than 1/4inch past the outer wall of the frame. Do not re-enforce the front of the bumper or the ends outside the shock mounting area. Bumper re-enforcement may not be done in anyway to stop frame bending. Bumper must appear stock. Bumpers used on the rear of vehicle may not have any reinforcements of any kind. If you choose to run a front bumper on the rear of your car, you may not reinforce it.
- On Chrysler pointy bumpers (70s New Yorker/ Imperial) or any bumper that does not have a flat backing you may plate the space between the front bumper and the horizontal reinforcement using maximum 1/4“ thick plate. If your bumper doesn’t have a horizontal reinforcement (Monte, Cutlass, etc…) you may plate horizontally back to the fartherst rearward part of the bumper. Do not weld the plate to anything other than the bumper and the horizontal reinforcement
- If you do not weld your doors you must chain or use #9 wire, at least twice per seam. You may not bolt or seat belt your doors shut. If chaining or wiring, none may go thru or around the frame.
- Fenders, quarter panels, wheel wells, and bumper ends may be trimmed for wheel clearance. Fenders, quarter panels, and wheel wells may be screwed or bolted back together if trimmed, using a maximum of 5 screws. Screws/bolts must not exceed 3/8” outer diameter, and must not protrude away from body more than 1/4”.
- The body CANNOT be welded to the frame.
- No doubling of body panels.
- No welding core supports.
Note: DAMAGE MUST BE OBVIOUS OR REPAIR WILL BE DEEMED EXCESSIVE.
- Do not repair rusted out frames. Pick a better car.
- You may fix a broken factory frame seam weld by making ONE PASS OF WELD OVER THE DAMAGED AREA ONLY. NO ADDITIONAL MATERIAL MAY BE ADDED. Broken frame seam welds may be re-welded no stronger than stock, using no additional material.
- You may use up to 4 4x6 3/16” thick plates to repair kinked frames (not including rear arch plates on applicable cars). Only 4 may be used over the total life of the car. If you plan on using the plates, e-mail or text me a photo that includes a close up of EACH article of damage and a shot of the car from far enough away that it will be recognizable on race day, and a description of the requested repair(s). Plates may overlap the damaged area by a ¼ inch. DO NOT do any repairs until you receive authorization from me via e-mail or text. Such communication will be on file on race day. Verbal communication does not count. You may not add the 4 plates to a fresh car. DhR officials’ decision is final.
- You may re-stub front frame sections. The only acceptable way to do this is to cut off the frame under the driver’s seat, before transmission cross member and behind crush box/front frame arch, and weld on a new frame section. You may weld the cut and then weld a strap 1/8” thick, 1” wide over the cut, having a ¼” overlap on either side of the cut. No additional reinforcements of the frame allowed.
- Leaf springs must be of stock-type material and must taper largest to smallest (each leaf 4” smaller than the next largest – 2” per side), with only one main leaf. Leaf springs must be made of spring material, no sheet metal or flat stock. No welding of leafs. Max 9 leafs per side. No flat stacking your leafs. No leafs on top of main leaf.
- Leaf spring clamps may be replaced if defective. Home made spring clamps are allowed, but must not exceed 3 clamps in front of and 3 clamps behind axle per side. Home made spring clamps must not use material thicker than 1/8”, no wider than 1”, and use bolts no wider than 3/8” o.d.
- Do not double stack leafs. Do not invert leaf springs. Leaf springs must be mounted in OEM stock position, no moving shackles.
- ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE WORKING BRAKES!
- Stiff or locked suspension is allowed, but must not reinforce the frame in any way. Locking the A-arms may be done with chains, bolts or welds and must be done in the center of the front control arm
- You may tilt rear end by shortening or lengthening STOCK rear control arms. No excessive reinforcement. Rear upper and lower control arms may be boxed (not solid).
- Suspension & steering must start out as O.E.M. (original equipment), and automotive grade. Boxed control arms, A arms and reinforced tie rods okay.
- Coil spring cars may not be changed to leaf spring cars.
- No putting leaf springs on top of the axle.
- No welding of leaf springs.
- Do not duct tape leafs. Period.
- Rear end braces allowed, but may serve no purpose than to strengthen the rear axle housing. They may not extend more than 6” from rear end and may not be higher than the top of the rear axle housing.
- You may reinforce tie rods. You may make your own pipe sleeves. All tie rods must use OEM factory equivalent tie rod ends.
- Ford watts link conversions are allowed. You may convert your watts to a standard 4 link system in the following way: Use the upper and lower trailing arm brackets off an older Ford. Aftermarket brackets are allowed, but must not be thicker than ¼ “ and may be attached with a maximum of three ½” bolts on each side. If you are converting to a 4 link, do not shorten trailing arms. Do not position brackets to strengthen front arches of rear hump. Brackets must be in stock location. All mounts must be in stock location.
- Any tire may be used, but must not exceed 16.5” wheel diameter.
- Welded rims okay, however must meet approval of DhR officials.
- Valve stem protectors are okay.
- Solid, water filled, tubed tires, and doubled tires are allowed
- Wheel weights must be removed.
- All cars must demonstrate the ability to stop. If your brakes don’t work, you don’t compete.
- TRANSMISSIONS & COOLERS
- Transmission coolers will be allowed BUT MUST HAVE A SPLASH SHIELD TO PROTECT DRIVER.
- Metal or steel braided line must be used. Rubber lines must be double clamped and SLEEVED WITH HEATER HOSE OR SIMILAR MATERIAL. No fuel or low pressure lines may be used.
- Any transmission cooler that has been relocated to the inside of the car must be enclosed or covered.
- Overall safety/legality will be determined by officials at time of inspection.
- Engine and radiator must be flushed free of anti-freeze. Water only! Please flush coolant before arriving to the track.
- Electric fans are allowed.
- Any automotive radiator may be used, but must be mounted in stock position. NO HOME-MADE RADIATORS! Note: radibarrels allowed in Fair Class (not auto soccer cars, minis or Nostalgia Truck) and Super Truck Class only.
- If you choose to compete without a radiator, the mechanical fan must be removed. No reserve tanks are allowed. Driver must compete with the water that is in the engine block only, or run dry block.
- Heater cores may remain in stock position, but removal is strongly recommended. No excessive radiator or heater hose lengths for additional coolant allowed
- No radiator frames.