Windshield Class
NEW - Please use the link to register and sign your waiver https://cas.speedwaiver.com/flfbt
NO CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS OF RULES TO BE MADE EXCEPT BY DONNYBROOK FAIR.
PLEASE CHECK AND VERIFY YOU ARE USING THE MOST UP TO DATE SET OF RULES. THE MOST RECENT CAN BE FOUND AT www.donnybrookfair.ca
NO REFUNDS
IMPORTANT: Each driver, mechanic and any pit crew must sign in at the registration desk on the day of the show. Drivers must bring their cars to inspection to have their cars inspected.
DRIVER MUST ATTEND THE DRIVERS’ MEETING PRIOR TO DEMOLITION DERBY OR DRIVER WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
I have read the rules and acknowledge to have received a copy and agree that the decision of the Officials is final. I agree to participate at my own risk. It is a condition of my participation in the contest that I sign a further release of liability in the form to be supplied by The Donnybrook Fair and I agree to sign such a release.
SPECIAL NOTICE: NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ALLOWED IN ANY RESTRICTED (PIT, HOLDING OR PERFORMING) AREA. ANY VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF CAR, DRIVER AND CREW. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR NOT FOLLOWING THIS RULE!!!
DRIVERS and MECHANICS are subject to and must obey the following rules and regulations which are set up by the promoter and the track where this event is being held:
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The original registered driver must drive the registered vehicle for the entire event. No substituting drivers.
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The Donnybrook Fair reserves the right to approve or reject any and all entries, drivers or pit people.
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Only those who sign the waiver will be permitted in the pit area or on the track. All drivers, mechanics and pit people must wear supplied pit passes at all times. Failure to do so may result in ejection from the event or grounds.
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Impact Motorsports and Donnybrook Fair, will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any cars, trucks, parts or personal property before, during and after the show.
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It is highly recommended that each competitor carry their own liability insurance.
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Drivers and mechanics should report to the Donnybrook Fair sign-in area at a minimum of 1.5 hours before the scheduled start time.
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Drivers, mechanics, pit crew and spectators are in the pit area at their own risk.
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Any driver or pit person that accesses the track without permission will be removed from the premises.
WINDSHIELD COMPACTS
TYPE OF CAR
Any 4 or 6 cylinder unibody automobile or station wagons. No full frames.
6 cylinder cars must have a wheelbase of 113” or less. 4 cylinder cars do not have a wheelbase limit.
STRAIGHT STOCK – NO ENGINE SWAPS
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NO trucks, convertibles, jeeps, vans, hearses, limousines or checker cabs.
NO 92 and newer Toyota Camry or any other full subframe Toyota/Lexus product (Camry, Solara, ES300, Avalon etc.)
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Cars previously ran may be considered too battered and unsafe, resulting in disqualification.
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If there is any question regarding the participant’s vehicle, it is the driver’s responsibility to prove make, model, year, engine etc.
RUNNING
Risk: Demolition derbies are hazardous and high-risk sports; therefore, anyone with a health condition, i.e., concussion, heart problems, or who is pregnant should not compete. You are competing at your own risk.
Protect yourself: Work boots, sport equipment such as neck brace, knee pads, shoulder pads, hip pads etc. are recommended. No bare exposed skin.
All drivers MUST wear long pants/coveralls as well as long-sleeved shirts. No exceptions. Working seat belt and racing helmet are mandatory. Helmets MUST have chin straps. Goggles or face shields are recommended.
No motocross style visors.
BRAKES: Vehicles must have dependable brakes and must be working properly before entering RING at all times. All boundaries must be observed.
NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON TRACK, EMERGENCY VEHICLE AREA OR IN THE PIT AREA.
Any driver or pit person under the influence of alcohol or drugs allowed in the pit area. This will be strictly enforced.
Careless driving in the pit area could result in disqualification.
All cars are to be removed from the fairgrounds or racetrack immediately following the show. Additional safety regulations may be imposed, depending on track and conditions.
PREPARATION OF CAR – REMOVE OR CONVERT THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT FAIRGROUNDS OR TRACK
1. STRIPPING OF THE CAR
Front and rear bumper covers MUST be removed. All lights, mirrors, and exterior trim must be removed. Interior must be stripped clean. Dash, front seats and console can remain. All airbags must be removed. No broken glass inside the doors.
2. WIRING
Wiring may be moved but must remain under the hood, firewall forward. No wiring on dash or inside the car. No stand alone harnesses.
3. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Must be within reach of the driver. Must work and have proper working gauge. Please check the gauge on the extinguisher before arriving at the event.
4. DOORS AND NUMBERS
Driver’s door highly recommended to be reinforced. You may run a roof sign provided it is securely fastened. The car MUST have a number clearly visible (roof sign, contrasting paint on the doors on both sides before inspection).
Cars must be tastefully painted; this is a family event.
5. BATTERY
Battery must be moved to front passenger floorboard and securely fastened in a box/container clear of all fuel sources. One (1) single car battery.
Following inspection it must be covered with a non-flammable shield such as air bag or rubber mat. No milkcrates. No wood. There must be ZERO movement of the battery. No heavy truck/equipment batteries.
6. GAS TANK
Stock gas tanks must be removed. Steel marine tank, custom fuel cell or certified racing fuel cell ONLY.
All tanks must be securely fastened (bolted) down in the middle of the back seat area. Tank brackets are not to extend past the rear seat area at all. No more than a 7 gallon fuel cell.
No self tapping screws, plumbers strap, or ratchet straps to hold tank. No movement can occur during inspection. Any leaks will result in disqualification.
No gas tank protectors. Gas tank may be mounted to the post-to-post bar but not to act in any way as a protector. If tank is mounted to the post-to-post bar it cannot be fastened to the floor of the car and must be a minimum of 15” from rear sheet metal.
NO UNSAFE FUEL TANKS. NO “JERRY CANS.”
7. FUEL LINES
All fuel lines must have leak proof fitting with steel or rubber lines (no clear lines). No exceptions. Lines should run inside the car. Leaks will result in disqualification.
All connections MUST have hose clamps to eliminate leaks. If your fuel system is not safe you will not run.
8. FUEL PUMP
Must have a safety shut off switch marked in red located on the roof in centre of windshield area for officials use. Switch to control fuel pump only. Driver’s safety. MANDATORY. This rule is for fuel injected cars only, does not apply to carbureted cars. Must be able to be seen by flag staff from 20’ away.
9. TRUNK/TAILGATE
Trunks must be stock. Trunk lid must be in stock location or removed completely. No tucking, cutting, pre bending.
Trunk may be tied closed in 4 spots with chain, wire, or seatbelt. If the trunk lid is removed, you do not get any wire or seatbelts in the trunk area.
No threaded rod in the trunk.
10. HOOD
Hoods are not mandatory.
Without hood – use electric fan only – fans directly connected to motor must be removed.
Hood to be in stock position or removed. A 12” opening must be cut in the center of the hood.
Hoods to be fastened in MAX 4 places using chain, strap, wire, or belts. No threaded rod in the hood.
Hoods must remain open for officials’ inspection.
11. BODY PANELS
Metal may be cut from around wheels for clearance. No bending of body panels. No extra bolts anywhere.
12. DOOR FASTENING
All doors must be fastened shut with wire, straps, chains, or seat belts in MAX 4 spots per door.
Doors may be bolted shut with ½” bolts and a store bought washer (max 1 1/2” OD).
No welding doors closed.
13. DOOR PLATES/DOOR BARS
Outside of car may have a 12” x 60” x ¼” max steel plate applied to driver’s door and passenger door, bolted in 6 locations with a max of 3/4” bolts.
NO “C” CHANNEL OR ANGLE IRON.
The driver’s door can be reinforced in any form but not reinforce the frame.
14. CAGE/ROLL BAR
You may have a post to post bar for safety. This bar can be a max of 3” x 3”. This may be bolted or welded in position with a max of 8” x 8” mounting plate.
A bar may go down the driver’s side and be connected to A pillar; this is not mandatory.
A roll over bar may be added but must weld to the top of the cage bars.
No tip outs or kickers off the top of the halo bar or uprights, must be at a 90 degree.
No other cage bars permitted.
You may have 2 down bars to the floor pan only, not the rockers. You can use a 5” x 5” mounting plate for the down bar to be bolted to the floor pan.
15. INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
No welding of any inside body support seams or firewall seams.
Large holes in car floors must be repaired with the same gauge metal and securely fastened. No reinforcement.
Broken seats may result in disqualification.
16. BUMPERS
Front and rear bumpers must be 100% stock to that car. No changing of bumpers at all. Rear bumper may be removed.
Both front and rear bumpers must have 2 spots of 9 wire, chain or seatbelts holding bumper on BEFORE INSPECTION.
Front bumper must be tied to rad support; rear bumper must be tied to tail light panel.
Zero welding of the bumpers, no extra bolts.
NO CHANGING OF BUMPERS, MUST BE STOCK TO THAT CAR.
If the vehicle has gas bumper shocks you may drill and collapse them but no welding.
17. RADIATOR
Radiators and cooling system must be flushed of anti-freeze and only water added.
Overflows for radiator must point downward to the ground. Radiator must be mounted in the original position or removed.
No screens allowed. (Stock A.C. condensers permitted in their original position.)
No metal added around the rad for reinforcement. No rad guards. No aftermarket rads. No spray foam.
You may loop the rad hoses.
18. TRANSMISSION COOLER
No transmission coolers.
19. SUSPENSION/STEERING
Suspension must remain stock. No interchanging parts. No reinforcing any suspension components. No strut blocks.
If parts are broken and need to be replaced or repaired, send a message for clarification.
No strut or spring risers.
20. FRAMES
No reinforcing of the frame. No welding. No pre bending. No patching or repairing of frame.
Rear frame may be notched or dimpled, single notch or dimple, no double notch/dimple.
21. ENGINES/MOTOR MOUNTS
Stock engine/transmissions. No reinforcing motor mounts. No chaining motors.
Headers are allowed. Headers not to come in contact with subframe or bumper.
22. BODY MOUNTS
Stock. Stock bolts, stock bushings. No extra bolts. No extra 9 wire “body mounts.”
23. WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW AREA
The front window area must have 1 single steel bar, or chain bolted to cowl and front of roof, not welded.
No rear window bars. No 9 wire in any windows.
24. TIRES
D.O.T. approved tires only. Tires may be doubled.
Wheel centres may be welded into rim to change bolt pattern. No full centres. No triple side walls.
All wheel weights must be removed.
No home-made rims. No bead locks, no valve stem protectors.
25. REPAIR PLATES & WIRE
There is no frame repair or reinforcement allowed.
There is no 9 wire allowed other than holding trunk or doors closed. Wire closing doors is not to go anywhere other than around the single door post.
No seatbelts to be used anywhere other than tying the doors shut.
No seatbelts, chains, wire, cable, clamps, anything not in the rules.
WINDSHIELD TRUCKS
TYPE OF CAR
Any 6–8 cyl ½ ton truck, full-size van or SUV.
STRAIGHT STOCK – NO ENGINE SWAPS.
No 4x4 or AWD. One shaft must be removed to make it only 2-wheel drive.
Max 7 lug wheels.
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NO convertibles, Jeeps YJ, hearses, limousines or checker cabs.
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Cars previously ran may be considered too battered and unsafe, resulting in disqualification.
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If there is any question regarding the participant’s vehicle, it is the driver’s responsibility to prove make, model, year, engine, etc.
RUNNING
Risk: Demolition derbies are hazardous and high-risk sports; therefore, anyone with a health condition, i.e., concussion, heart problems, or who is pregnant should not compete. You are competing at your own risk.
Protect yourself: Work boots, sport equipment such as neck brace, knee pads, shoulder pads, hip pads, etc. are recommended. No bare exposed skin.
All drivers MUST wear long pants/coveralls as well as long-sleeved shirts. No exceptions.
Working seat belt and racing helmet are mandatory. Helmets MUST have chin straps. Goggles or face shields are recommended.
No motocross style visors.
Brakes: Vehicles must have dependable brakes and must be working properly before entering RING at all times. All boundaries must be observed.
NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON TRACK, EMERGENCY VEHICLE AREA OR IN THE PIT AREA.
Any driver or pit person under the influence of alcohol or drugs allowed in the pit area. This will be strictly enforced.
Careless driving in the pit area could result in disqualification.
All cars are to be removed from the fairgrounds or racetrack immediately following the show. Additional safety regulations may be imposed, depending on track and conditions.
PREPARATION OF CAR – REMOVE OR CONVERT THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT FAIRGROUNDS OR TRACK
1. STRIPPING OF THE CAR
Front and rear bumper covers MUST be removed.
All lights, mirrors, and exterior trim must be removed.
All windows must be removed.
All interior must be removed. Front seats, dash and console may remain.
No loose debris.
All airbags must be removed.
No broken glass inside the doors.
2. WIRING
Wiring may be moved but must remain under the hood, firewall forward.
No wiring on dash or inside the car.
No stand-alone harnesses.
No spray foam.
3. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Must be within reach of the driver.
Must work and have proper working gauge.
Please check the gauge on the extinguisher before arriving at the event.
4. DOORS AND NUMBERS
Driver’s door highly recommended to be reinforced.
You may run a roof sign provided it is securely fastened.
The car MUST have a number clearly visible (roof sign, contrasting paint on both doors prior to inspection).
Cars must be tastefully painted; this is a family event.
5. BATTERY
Battery must be moved to front passenger floorboard and securely fastened in a box/container clear of all fuel sources.
One (1) single car battery.
Following inspection, it must be covered with a non-flammable shield such as air bag or rubber mat.
No milkcrates. No wood.
There must be ZERO movement of the battery.
No heavy truck/equipment batteries.
6. GAS TANK
Stock gas tanks must be removed.
Steel marine tank, custom fuel cell or certified racing fuel cell ONLY.
All tanks must be securely fastened (bolted) down in the middle of the back seat area.
Tank brackets are not to extend past the rear seat area at all.
No more than a 7 gallon fuel cell.
No self-tapping screws, plumbers strap, or ratchet straps to hold tank.
No movement can occur during inspection.
Any leaks will result in disqualification.
No gas tank protectors.
Gas tank may be mounted to the post-to-post bar but not to act in any way as a protector.
If tank is mounted to the post-to-post bar, it cannot be fastened to the floor of the car and must be a minimum of 15” from rear sheet metal.
NO UNSAFE FUEL TANKS. NO “JERRY CANS.”
For questions regarding mounting in a single cab please call.
7. FUEL LINES
All fuel lines must have leakproof fitting with steel or rubber lines (no clear lines).
No exceptions.
Lines should run inside the car.
Leaks will result in disqualification.
All connections MUST have hose clamps to eliminate leaks.
If your fuel system is not safe you will not run.
8. FUEL PUMP
Must have a safety shut off switch marked in red located on the roof in center of windshield area for officials use.
Switch to control fuel pump only.
Driver’s safety.
MANDATORY.
This rule is for fuel injected cars only, does not apply to carbureted cars.
Must be able to be seen by flag staff from 20’ away.
9. TRUNK/TAILGATE
Tailgate must be stock.
Tailgate must be in stock location or removed completely.
No swapping tailgates between trucks.
No tucking, cutting, pre-bending.
Tailgate may be tied closed in 4 spots with chain, wire, or seatbelt.
If the tailgate is removed, you do not get any wire or seatbelts in that area.
No threaded rod.
10. HOOD
Hoods are not mandatory.
Without hood – use electric fan only – fans directly connected to motor must be removed.
Hood to be in stock position or removed.
A 12” opening must be cut in the center of the hood.
Hoods to be fastened in MAX 4 places using chain, strap, wire, or belts.
No threaded rod in the hood.
Hoods must remain open for officials’ inspection.
11. BODY PANELS
Metal may be cut from around wheels for clearance.
No bending of body panels.
No extra bolts anywhere.
Box sides and quarter panels must remain vertical.
Pick-up boxes must be bolted to the cab with 2 bolts (3/4”) with 4” x 4” washers.
This is to keep the boxes from coming off.
12. DOOR FASTENING
All doors must be fastened shut with wire, straps, chains, or seat belts in MAX 4 spots per door.
Doors may be bolted shut with ½” bolts and a store-bought washer.
No welding doors closed.
13. DOOR PLATES/DOOR BARS
Outside of car may have a 12” x 60” x ¼” max steel plate applied to driver’s door and passenger door, bolted in 6 locations with a max of 3/4″ bolts.
NO “C” CHANNEL OR ANGLE IRON.
The driver’s door can be reinforced in any form between the seams but not reinforce the frame.
14. CAGE/ROLL BAR
You may have a post-to-post bar for safety.
This bar can be a max of 3” x 3”.
This may be bolted or welded in position with a max of 8” x 8” mounting plate.
A bar may go down the driver’s side and be connected to A pillar. This is not mandatory.
A roll over bar may be added but must weld to the top of the cage bars, not to connect to the floor or rocker area.
No tip outs or kickers off the top of the halo bar or uprights; must be at a 90 degree.
No other cage bars permitted.
No downbars.
15. INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
No welding of any inside body support seams or firewall seams.
Large holes in car floors must be repaired with the same gauge metal and securely fastened.
No reinforcement.
Broken seats may result in disqualification.
16. BUMPERS
Front and rear bumpers must be 100% stock to that car.
No changing of bumpers at all.
Rear bumper may be removed.
Both front and rear bumpers must have 2 spots of 9 wire, chain or seatbelts holding bumper on BEFORE INSPECTION.
Front bumper must be tied to rad support.
Rear bumper must be tied to tail light panel.
Zero welding of the bumpers.
No extra bolts.
NO CHANGING OF BUMPERS, MUST BE STOCK TO THAT CAR.
If the vehicle has gas bumper shocks, you may drill and collapse them but no welding.
Front bumper may be trimmed so it does not get jammed in the wheels.
17. RADIATOR
Radiators and cooling system must be flushed of anti-freeze and only water added.
Overflows for radiator must point downward to the ground.
Radiator must be mounted in the original position or removed.
No screens allowed.
Stock A.C. condensers permitted in their original position.
No metal added around the rad for reinforcement.
No rad guards.
No aftermarket rads.
No spray foam.
18. TRANSMISSION COOLER
No transmission coolers.
19. SUSPENSION/STEERING
Suspension must remain stock.
No interchanging parts.
No reinforcing any suspension components.
No strut blocks.
If parts are broken and need to be replaced or repaired, send a message for clarification.
No spring or strut risers.
No wire, chains or anything preventing suspension travel.
20. FRAMES
No reinforcing of the frame.
No welding.
No pre-bending.
No patching or repairing of frame.
Rear frame may be notched or dimpled, single notch or dimple, no double notch/dimple.
21. ENGINES/MOTOR MOUNTS
Stock engine/transmissions.
No reinforcing motor mounts.
No chaining motors.
Headers are allowed.
Headers not to come in contact with subframe or bumper.
Trunk rod style shifters are allowed.
22. BODY MOUNTS
Stock.
Stock bolts, stock bushings.
No extra bolts.
No extra 9 wire “body mounts.”
Pick-up boxes must have 2 bolts (3/4” bolts and 4” washers) holding the box to the cab.
Do not touch the mounts. Any questions please call.
23. WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW AREA
The front window area must have 1 single steel bar, or chain bolted to cowl and front of roof, not welded.
No rear window bars.
No 9 wire in any windows.
Single cab trucks must have mesh or wire behind the driver’s seat in the window area.
24. TIRES
D.O.T. approved tires only.
Tires may be doubled.
Wheel centres may be welded into rim to change bolt pattern.
No full centres.
No triple side walls.
All wheel weights must be removed.
No home-made rims.
No bead locks.
No valve stem protectors.
25. REPAIR PLATES & WIRE
There is no frame repair or reinforcement allowed.
There is no 9 wire allowed other than holding trunk or doors closed.
Wire closing doors is not to go anywhere other than around the single door post.
No seatbelts, wire, cable, chain, clamps, rope, etc. not in the rules.
“Official’s Decision is Final”
For questions relating to these rules please contact Scott Gerard: 519-427-8301