2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR
July 15, 2023
Inspection 4pm – 7pm Derby starts at 7:30pm
BIG CAR RULES
ENTRY FEE $45.00 (NON REFUNDABLE)
GENERAL
1. ANY 1980 AND UP CAR ALLOWED
2. HELMET, EYE PROTECTION, AND WORKING SEAT BELT ARE MANDATORY
3. MUST HAVE WORKING BRAKES
4. IF PARTS ARE CHANGED IN BETWEEN HEAT, CONSULATION, OR MAIN,
THEY MUST STILL BE IN ACCORDANCE TO THE RULES OR YOU WILL BE
DISQUALIFIED
5. IF YOU FAIL INSPECTION FOR THE 2ND TIME , YOU WILL REPAY ENTRY
FEE IF YOU WANT ANOTHER SHOT
BODY
1. ALL GLASS, TRIM AND INTERIOR SHOULD BE REMOVED WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THE DRIVER SEAT
2. MUST HAVE FACTORY BODY BOLTS AND BUSHINGS IN ALL LOCATIONS
EXCEPT CORE SUPPORT, THESE MAY BE SWAPPED WITH NO LARGER
THAN 1" THREADED ROD
3. REAR QUARTERS AND PILLARS CAN BE CREASED , BUT MUST REMAIN
UPRIGHT, NO DOUBLING OR SEAM WELDING , CAN SHAPE THE TRUNK
4. HOODS AND TRUNKS MUST HAVE A HOLE 10" X 10" FOR INSPECTION
AND HOODS MUST BE OPEN DURING INSPECTION
5. DOORS AND TRUNKS MAY BE SECURED BY UNLIMITED WIRE, CHAIN OR
WELDED WITH 3"X3" PLATES 2 PER SEAM, DO NOT COMBINE ANY OF THE
2 OPTIONS, DRIVERS DOOR CAN HAVE A DOOR PLATE 1/4 " MAX NOT TO
EXCEED THE DOOR SEAMS AND DRIVERS DOOR ONLY CAN BE WELDED
SOLID
6. HOODS CAN BE SECURED BY WIRE, CHAIN , OR 3 PIECES OF ANGLE NO
LONGER THAN 3 INCHES WITH A BOLT , 3 PER EACH SIDE WILL BE
ALLOWED
FRAME
1. NO WELDING OF ANY KIND ON THE FRAME UNLESS STATED IN THE
RULES
2. YOU MAY NOTCH THE FRAME BEHIND THE REAR AXLE
3. NO TILTING OR COLDBENDING OF THE FRAME
4. PRERUN CARS WILL BE ALLOWED A TOTAL OF 2- 4"X4"X1/4” PATCH
PLATES, ABUSE THIS AND YOU WILL NOT RUN
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
1. SUSPENSION MUST BOUNCE
2. CAN USE AFTEMARKET STEERING COLUMNS
3. MAY RUN ANY TIE ROD AND BALL JOINT
4. 98-02'S ARE ALLOWED WATTS LINK CONVERSION
5. 03-UP MUST RUN FACTORY ALUMINUM CRADLE
6. FACTORY OEM SPINDLES ONLY
7. SWAY BAR CANNOT BE WELDED TO THE FRAME
8. CAN RUN ANY WHEEL AND TIRE COMBO
DRIVETRAIN
1. CAN WELD MOTOR MOUNTS AND REAR END GEARS
2. ENGINE AND REAR END CAN BE CHANGED
3. REAR END CAN BE BRACED, BUT CANNOT STRENGTHEN FRAME OR
BODY IN ANY WAY
4. REAREND MUST BE AN ORIGINAL 5 LUG, NO 6 LUG OR 8 LUG
5. ENGINE CAN HAVE 1/2 CRADLE MAX & PULLEY PROTECTOR
6. YOU CAN RUN SLIDING DRIVESHAFT , AFTER MARKET SHIFTER ,
PEDALS, DISTRIBUTOR CLAMP
7. NO TRANSMISSION PROTECTORS, MUST HAVE FACTORY BELL HOUSING
8. TRANSMISSION COOLERS ARE ALLOWED BUT MUST BE SECURED AND
COVERED
DRIVERS COMPARTMENT
1. CAN HAVE 4 POINT CAGE WITH 60” MAX DOOR BARS
2. CAGE MUST BE 1” FROM FIREWALL AND 6" OFF FLOOR
3. NO GAS TANK PROTECTORS
4. CAGE CAN ATTACH TO SIDES ONLY , NO DOWN BARS OF ANY KIND
5. ROLLOVER BAR IS OPTIONAL , CAN ONLY ATTACH TO CAGE AND MUST
BE STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN
6. BATTERY AND FUEL TANK MUST BE SECURED AND COVERED
7. IF USING ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP , MUST HAVE KILL SWITCH MARKED FOR
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
BUMPERS
1. CAN USE ANY BUMPER, IF HOMEMADE CANT BE ANY THICKER THAN 1/4
INCH. NO EXTREME POINTS OR YOU WILL CUT IT OFF
2. BUMPERS CAN BE SEAM WELDED OR LOADED
3. FACTORY BUMPER SHOCKS ONLY AND CAN BE WELDED TO FRAME AND
BUMPER.MUST BE EXTENDED 2 ", NO ADDED METAL OF ANY KIND, CAN
HARDNOSE BUMPER
4. CAN WIRE OR CHAIN BUMPERS. WE DO NOT WANT TO STOP THE SHOW
TO REMOVE BUMPERS FROM THE TRACK
5. BUMPERS CAN BE NO LOWER THAN 16 INCHES AND NO HIGHER THAN 24
INCHES MEASURED FROM THE BOTTOM
IF YOU BUILD IN THE GRAY AREAS BE PREPARED TO CUT OR WATCH FROM
THE STANDS. IGNORANCE OF THE RULES IS NO EXCUSE!!!
THE FOLLOWING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION
1. BREACHING OF THE OUTSIDE BARRIER
2. IGNORING ANY OFFICIAL
3. NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES
4. USE OF ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
5. TARGETING A DRIVERS DOOR
6. FIGHTING AND THIS INCLUDES YOUR PIT PEOPLE
7. 2ND FIRE
8. TAG TEAMING OR SANDBAGGING
ANY QUESTIONS, TEXT GARY ROBINSON BEFORE 9 PM AT 865-603-9390
PAYOUTS FOR THE TOP 5
13 CARS OR LESS 14-19 CARS 20 OR MORE
1-$1000 1-$1500 1-$2000
2- $500 2-$500 2-$700
3-$300 3-$300 3-$500
4-$200 4-$200 4-$300
5-$100 5-$100 5-$100
MOST AGGRESSIVE- $100