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Demolition Derby - 2011

Large Division 8 cylinder
Mini Division 4 & 6 cylinder
Powder Puff and Mini Van Division

The Demolition Derby will be taking place on Friday night. Mark your calendars so you don't miss it!

Register today - limited spots available! Click here to download registration form.

Mail to:
Jeff Vereyken
70 Meadow Drive
Beachburg, Ontario
K0J 1C0

For further information
Contact Jeff at 613.582.3919

DRIVER RULES

  • All drivers and mechanics will sign rules so they understand and there are no questions
  • All cars must past the mandatory inspection before the derby.
  • Changes to the car cannot be done after the derby starts
  • Only drive and one mechanic in the pit area will be allowed NO EXCEPTIONS If you don’t comply with this rule your car will be disqualified
  • Only demolition car allowed in pit. Pit will be roped off so to provide access for towing of vehicles
  • No reckless driving in pit or you could be disqualified or suspended
  • All drivers must wear a CSA approved helmet, lap belt, shoulder belt and steel toed boots. Any other protection is optional
  • Fire extinguishers are recommended at close reach of the driver and safety regulations also be imposed.
  • Intentional hitting (in the judge’s opinion) of driver’s door is an automatic disqualification from that heat.
  • Contact must be made every minute (approximately – according to judge’s discretion) Driver should be aggressive!!)
  • A vehicle will be disqualified if the driver’s door opens or if the bar falls out during a heat
  • When car is knocked out, driver will hold a white flag out the windows. Drivers must supply their own flag.
  • No intentional hitting of knocked out car (judge’s discretion).
  • All drivers must remain in their car until heat is over.
  • Any signs of alcohol or drugs on the part of the driver or the mechanic will result in disqualification.

DERBY REGULATIONS

  • Price of admission is $50.00 per car. This includes two bracelets to get in to the fair.
  • No entry fee will be refunded for any reason
  • All numbers will be assigned when registration fee is paid.
  • All cars will be inspected between 6:00 and 7:00 on the day of the derby. If a car does not pass inspection, it will not be allowed n the derby.
  • The Judge and his helpers will have flags, if you see the flag being waved the driver must stop the car immediately and turn off the engine.
  • At anytime a drivers safety is at risk the car will be flagged and the driver removed.
  • All cars are to be removed the same night after the derby.
  • The Beachburg Fair, their staff, organizers and volunteer helpers cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury to participants or their property. A form to the must be signed by the driver in order to compete in the derby.
  • Rules subject to change without notice.

CAR REGULATIONS

  • No pre-demoed cars allowed
  • Any American stock hardtop automobile or station wagon is allowed. No Trucks, convertibles, jeeps, hearses, limousines, etc. are allowed.
  • Only steel bodied vans allowed participating in the van class.
  • No cars are allowed to be painted white in colour. No exceptions.
  • Drivers door must be painted white from top to bottom
  • All glass to be removed (this includes broken pieces from removal, not rolled down)
  • Plexi-glass is permitted in driver windshield
  • A strong wire or nylon mesh screen is recommended on driver windows and windshields area, but not necessary.
  • Automobiles must be swept clean. No junk tires, wheels, metal parts etc. allowed in cars
  • Hubcaps, chrome, grills, headlights and rings and other items, which could cause safety hazards, must be removed.
  • Any sharp protruding fins or dangerous objects must be mashed down or cut off.
  • Ensure air bag has been removed from the vehicle.
  • All doors must be chained shut. (3/8” chain recommended).
  • One reinforcement bar must be present in driver door. Bar must pass through doorpost at rear of door and must pass through body at front of door.
  • No exhaust piping and No drive shafts to be used in doors. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Car cannot be reinforced anywhere except for driver door as specified.
  • Piece of 1⁄2” or 3⁄4” plywood behind driver seat to protect driver back recommended.
  • Hood springs, hood shocks and front latch to be removed and tied down with heavy gage wire in a fashion to provide easy access but not to reinforce the radiator or bumpers.
  • Hood to have 12” minimum hole over carburetor, no welding shut, no chains from rad, support to bumper.
  • Truck lid springs to be removed or released and chained shut. (3/8” chain recommended)
  • Lower rear cushion to be removed.
  • Tires must be “P” series tires. Passenger car tires only.
  • No studs or screws on rims to hold tires. Remove all wheel weights.
  • Radiators transmission coolers and heaters must remain in original position or be taken off.
  • Only one 12-volt battery is allowed. It must be inside the driver’s compartment and secured and covered with proper steel brackets.
  • Stock gas tanks must be removed from original position and the gas tank must be mounted to the floor in the center of the back seat against the rear seat support, with steel straps and threaded rod with steel plate or angle iron. NO EXCEPTIONS
  • All tanks must be securely fastened. A portable boat tank is recommended in the place of the original. Approximately one gallon of gas is more then enough for one heat.
  • Vehicles must have dependable brakes at all times and boundaries must be observed.
  • No exhaust past the firewall. Maximum 4” over hood, welded NOT screwed.
 
 

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Gate: Beachburg Lions Club

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Bar Committee: Rona Lee McCrea, Sarah Vereyken

Children's Program: Bridget Graham, Shannon McCrea

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Horse Drawing: Adrian Vereyken

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Dairy Cattle: Llyod Robinson

Pet Show: Donna Whitmore

Grains, Seeds, Corn, Commercial Hay: Larry Reaburn

Roots & Vegetables & Fruit: Christine Reaburn

Flowers: Kathy Hiderman

Culinary Arts: Marilyn Labow, Diane Lowe

Needlecraft: Marsha Vereyken

Arts & Crafts: Marilyn Robinson

Photography: David Willard, Shelley Smith-Aadoson

Woodworking: Kirk Keller

Junior Fair: Kim Morin

School Fair: Heather Campbell

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Creative Writing: Heather Campbell

Fair Book: Angela Keller

Website: Robyn Hader

Concessions & Vendors: Patricia Stephen, Danielle Berry

Sponsorship: Brenda Byce, Kim Quast

 

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