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2023 Stock Car Rules

Polk County Fair – St. Croix Falls

1. All cars must be standard makes. No CONVERTIBLES, IMPERIALS, or IMPERIAL FRAMES.
2. No welding on the frame. No reinforcing, plating, or stuffing the frame, hood, trunk lid, or

     body panels.  No tipping.

3. Any stock bumper. Bumper can be welded on, without adding extra metal. Shock bumper

     is allowed if it was originally equipped on the vehicle.  No stuffing or adding metal in or on

     the bumper.  Square tubing with chrome skin allowed no more than 1/8” no bigger than

     4”x4” tubing.  No pointy bumpers.

4. May plate top of front frame on any car. No more than 16” back from front bumper and only with flat stock steel no more than ¼” thick. (No C-channel.)
5. Motors: factory mounts may be welded. 1/4″ thick x 2″ wide straps may be attached to

     motor and welded to frame.  No more than 4″ of any strap may be welded to the frame. 

     Straps must be in front of carburetor and remain behind front pulleys.  Motors may be

     chained down.

6. Doors must be chained or welded. No seam welding- may only use 4″ x 4″ patches- four per

     door

7. Headers, tranny coolers, floor shifters, and electric fuel pumps may be used.
8. Driver’s door reinforcement may not extend more than 2″ out from body and no more than

     6″ past door seams.

9. Hood may be bolted or chained, but not welded shut. 6 chains or 6 bolts (not larger than

     3/4″ diameter).  Only two bolts or chains may go through the frame, in front of A-arms.

     All other bolts or chains must be to body only.  No larger than 6″ x 6″ plates and/or washers

     may be used.  MUST HAVE 8″ X 8″ HOLE IN HOOD OVER CARBURETOR.  Hood must be  

     opened for inspection.  If hood is not off for inspecting, you will not run.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!

10. Trunk lid may be chained or bolted with 6 chains or 6 bolts (not larger than ¾” diameter).

     Only two bolts may go through the frame. All others must be to body only. May weld down

     with 6 patches, no more than ¼” 4”x4”.  MUST HAVE 12″ X 12″ HOLE IN CENTER OF TRUNK

     LID FOR INSPECTION, (this means 12×12, not 10″ or 11″).

11. No larger than 4″ diameter dash bars allowed. X-brace from door post to opposite rocker

     allowed, no larger than 4″ diameter.  Door bars allowed.  No down bars to frame or floor. 

     Must be floating cage.  No halos.  Dash bar 3” away from firewall.

12. On hard tops only, one strap or chain may run from middle of door post up to roof. If strap

     Is used, it may not be more than 3/16″ thick x 3″ wide and not welded more than 8″ on the

     roof.

13. NO WATER BARRELS ALLOWED! You can run radi-barrels attached to core support only.

     Radi-barrel cannot touch frame in any way, and you cannot cut out frame to fit it.

14. Run four bolts ¾” x 9” max – 4”x4” from floor to frame anywhere in the car 10” behind

     firewall.

15. NO ENGINE CRADLES, DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTORS OR TRANSMISSION GIRDLES. MAY USE LOWER CRADLE AND FRONT PLATE.
16. Only stock rear-end (no truck rear-ends). 5 lug pattern max.
17. Pulley protector can only be connected to engine, not the frame.
18. No reinforcing suspension. Stock suspension. May weld up a-arms for height purposes. 

     One piece of 1” strap per side.

19. May connect front inner fenders to frame with 4”x2” flat stock/plate 1/8” thick max. One

     per side.

20. Gas tank mount can be connected to cage but must be floating 6” off the floor and 6”

     away from package tray.

21. Engine cannot be touching the firewall.
22. Judges make all final calls

Street Stock Class

Polk County Fair Demo Derby

This class was created to have fun and fun for the fans to watch (Total Carnage). If you come with a vehicle that is built any more than what is listed below you will not run.

1. Any 1980 and newer 2-wheel drive full size, midsize or compact passenger car/ mini-van/mini-truck/mid-size SUV. (No full-size trucks or SUVs.) 2003’s and newer are allowed. ALL components MUST remain stock!!!
2. All vehicles must be stripped of all plastic, glass, headlights, taillights, and anything else that could fall off onto the track during the show. ALL plastic on the outside of vehicle MUST be removed before you will receive a stick!!
3. All vehicles must remain stock, ABSOLUTELY NO WELDING ANYWHERE, unless otherwise noted, (four-point cage & driver’s door.)
4. Bumpers must remain stock, do not alter bumper in any way. Factory bumper shocks must remain in the factory location. You may remove rear bumpers and shocks. There is no welding to be done on bumpers. Plastic bumper covers MUST be removed!!
5. Batteries may be left in stock location and spray foam may be added around battery. You may also move the battery to the passenger floor or seat. Please make sure the battery is not moving.
6. If the factory gas tank is in front of the axle you may leave it there, but we highly suggest moving it inside of the vehicle. If it is behind the axle, you must move it to the rear seat area. Factory tanks may be moved inside but completely secured. After market tanks may be used. If the vehicle is NOT safe, it will NOT run!!!
7. All doors may be wired or chained in 6 places max per seam.
8. Trunks, hoods, tailgates, all may be wired or chained in 6 places total. Sheet metal to sheet metal only. Nothing to frame or bumpers. If you remove the trunk or tailgate you lose that wire or chain.
9. Rear seat bar may be added. It may be welded to post. If you have to add something to get it away from the seat, please call. This is only to stop the sides from coming in, not to help any other part of the vehicle. We are allowing a standard floating 4-point cage. NO Kickers. NO Down bars. NO further back than 6” from driver’s seat. Do NOT overdo this. This is for Safety ONLY.
10. Driver’s door only may have a plate welded to the outside or inside. This is for driver safety.
11. DOT tires only. Stock wheels only. All wheel weights must be removed. Only tubes and air are permitted inside of tires.

These rules are cut and dried, you should not have to call to ask many questions on this class.

If it does not say you can do it, then that means YOU CANNOT do it. Quick and easy build.

Demolition Derby

Polk County Fair

General Driver – Demolition Derby Rules

July 30th, 2023 @ 2 PM

Car & Driver – $XXX, Pit Passes $XX, Register at Gate.  Pit will open for registration at 11 AM.  Registration & Pit Passes will end at 1:30 PM!!!  You must be registered, inspected, modifications made and in the pit by 1:30 PM.  GATES WILL BE CLOSED AT THAT TIME!!  Driver meeting will be held at 1:45 PM.  

CLASSES – Chain Stock, Full Size Light Build Trucks, Small Trucks, Stock Cars, Compact Cars, Two Man Team, Mini Vans, Imperials  (Minimum of 4 vehicles to run a class).  Power Wheels and Lawn Mowers will run at beginning of show

GUARANTEED PAYOUTS

 $XXXX First Place for Chain Stock, Stock Cars, Full Size Light Build Trucks, Imperials

                 $XXX First Place for Small Trucks, Compact Cars, Two Man Team, Mini Vans

Bring 3 other friends and run for Guaranteed Money! Total Prize money based on number of vehicles entered.

Make sure your vehicles are within the rules!! Things that got through before might not make it through this year.  Inspections go faster and easier for everyone if your vehicles meet the rules when you bring them in.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation!!

DRIVER ENTRY RULES

1. The Polk County Fair Demolition Derby entries are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Drivers 16 & 17 years of age may enter with the legally notarized approval of their parent of guardian. The form is provided on the bottom of the entry blank. The form should be notarized prior to derby entry. NO EXCEPTIONS!! PROOF OF AGE WILL BE REQUIRED for ANYONE looking to be under 25 years of age wanting to go into the pit area!! BRING YOUR ID!! All drivers must supply their own cars.
2. All pit crew members must be 18 years of age or older. Pit crew members 16 & 17 years of age may enter with the legally notarized approval of their parent of guardian. The form is provided on the bottom of the entry blank. The form should be notarized prior to derby entry. NO EXCEPTIONS!! PROOF OF AGE WILL BE REQUIRED for ANYONE looking to be under 25 years of age wanting to go into the pit area!! BRING YOUR ID!!
3. Absolutely NO carry in alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the pit area. There will be alcohol and food available for purchase at the pit food stand.
4. The Polk County Fair and Derby Officials will not be responsible for any vehicle or its components while on the fairgrounds. Drivers and owners are required to remove their demolition derby cars from the arena and the fairgrounds by 9 AM on day after derby.
5. The Polk County Fair and Derby Officials reserve the right to reject any or all entries.
6. Any drivers protesting another vehicle must do so before the pit meeting. Officials will inspect the vehicle being protested and the vehicle of the person filing the protest. Any decision reached by the officials will be final. THERE WILL BE A PROTEST FEE. IF NOTHING IS FOUND, FEE IS FORFEITED. DERBY OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-INSPECT ANY VEHICLE BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE DERBY.
7. A crash helmet, eye protection, seat belt and/or shoulder harness are required and must be worn throughout the event. All drivers are required to wear a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, (denim or Carhart type). No nylon jackets.
8. All derby vehicles will be subject to open hood and trunk inspections unless damage from prior derbies makes that impossible,
9. Reckless driving or excessive speed in the pit area will result in disqualification.
10. Unsportsmanlike conduct during any derby will result in suspension for a year and ten days. This applies to drivers and pit people.
11. Drivers and pit people will not be allowed to enter the grandstand area. If you pay for a pit pass you stay in the pit area. If you want to enter the grandstand area you forfeit your pit pass privileges.
12. The person that signs in as the driver, must be the driver for the event.

FULL SIZE CHAIN STOCK 2023 Demo Derby

Polk County Fair – St. Croix Falls

1. Headers through hoods allowed.
2. Stock (original) gas tanks must be removed. You must use a boat tank or well-made fuel cell and it must be secured and covered. No plastic tanks or gas cans. Fuel line must be secured and fastened properly. Place fuel cell behind driver’s seat of car where the back seat used to be. Must be fastened down securely – no plumber’s strap, bungee straps or self- tapping screws.
3. Any full-size car allowed except Imperials.
4. No studded tires or wheel weights. No snow or aggressive tires on rear.
5. Valve stem protectors are acceptable (must meet judges safety standards or be taken off).
6. Radiator ONLY, bolted in stock position ONLY, or none. (NO water barrels or Radi-barrels).
7. Transmission coolers are acceptable inside the car but must have approved steel or hydraulic hose.
8. Bumper may be welded to shocks or bolted or chained to the frame, so we don’t have loose bumpers on the track. You may trim ends. Bumpers are interchangeable. Bumper brackets must be factory to the car. Bumpers may be from any American made auto or be homemade to the following rules. May be made with up to 4” x 4” x ¼” box tubing. Must be no longer than the outside of the front fenders and officials must be able to see all the way through the tube. Must have a bumper casing around it on the front side. To fasten bumper to the frame you can use a maximum of 2” x 2” x ¼” angle iron. Bumper should be welded in place but to bumper brackets only. Only 4” of welding allowed on frame for fastening brackets. No additional metal will be allowed!! NO POINTED BUMPERS!
9. Windshield screen is highly recommended.
10. If not running stack through the hood, a hole must cut over the carburetor for fire safety.
11. Trunk lids and hood may be fastened in 6 places with 3/8” chain, 4 loops maximum. 9 wire is okay. Hoods must be able to be opened for inspection.
12. Driver’s door may be welded shut and all other doors chained with 3/8” chain. 2 per seam. No welding of any other doors but driver’s door. The bottom of the door seams may be chained through the door and around the frame. Not to or around cage/dash bar in any manner.
13. Frames must be factory stock. NO tilting Fords in any way!!
14. No welding up A arms or tie rods. May weld up suspension no more than 3” height.
15. Batteries must be placed in the passenger’s side floorboard and secured and covered. Any 12-volt battery safely in the car is allowed.
16. Body mounts must remain in stock position, no bolt replacing.
17. No welding leaf springs or adding extra leafs. May have 4 clamps per side.
18. No welding body seams and no floor plating.
19. Cutting for wheel clearance is allowed.
20. Homemade shifters are allowed.
21. Driver’s side window nets are recommended.
22. Motors are interchangeable.
23. Dash bars are recommended! No Halos allowed. Floating cage must be 12” off floor and not attached to frame or floor. No larger than 4” diameter may be used.
24. NO distributor protectors, engine cradles or drive shaft sliders. If it’s not a part from the automotive factory, you can’t run it.
25. Coil springs may be welded, chained, or wired in.
26. No ¾ ton or larger rear ends.

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Sponsors of $250 to $1000:

• ADRC of Western Wisconsin
• American Excelsior
• American Family Insurance, Tammy Belisle Agency
• Amery Hospital & Clinic
• Andrie Electric
• Bank of Baldwin
• Bremer Bank
• Brian R. Gray, DC
• Burnett Dairy
• Carlson Construction
• Carquest Auto Parts of Frederic
• Charlie And Becky Bents
• Cemstone
• Comfort Systems PH & AC
• Community Referral Agency
• Crystal Ball Dairy
• Cushing Coop
• Earth Energy Systems Company
• East Central Dairy Supply
• Edina Realty, Rick & Patti Katzmark
• Fawn-Doe-Rosa
• First National Community Bank

• First Resource Bank
• Form A Feed
• Geothermal Innovative Energy LLC
• Hauge Dental
• H Squared Milk Transfer LLC
• Innovative Energy LLC
• Interactive Business Solutions, LLC
• Jeff Antczak Trucking/Polk County Quarry
• Jeff’s Small Engine – Milltown
• Kentucky Fried Chicken of SCF
• Kyle Swanson Trucking/Dresser Trap Rock
• Lakeland Communications
• Larsen Auto Center
• Leckel Trucking
• Legend Seed/Glenn Meier
• Lincoln Contractor Supply Inc.
• Luck Saddlery
• Market Place Foods
• Monarch Paving
• Neil & Gwen Johnson Family
• New Richmond Auto Salvage
• NLR Derby Parts