Photos from 2007 Wheel Days
A tractor pull contestant Music for everyone Demolition Derby Lineup
Filling up fast Waiting to get on the Grandstand
Just Cruise-In 2007 Winners
"Best of Show" "1st Driver's Choice" "2nd Driver's Choice"
1970 Ford Mustang owned by 2000 Ford Mustang owned by 1969 Chevy Corvette owned by
Roy Dewhurst of New Hartford, NY John Bonfardice of Frankfort, NY Dave McCartney of Waterville,NY
"Sponsor's Choice" "People's Choice" 1st "People's Choice" 2nd
1966 Ford Mustang owned by 1935 Ford Street Rod owned by 1930 Model A owed by
Dick Bronson of Rome, NY Rick Penoyer of Cazenovia, NY Tom Owen of Brookfield, NY
KING’S SMASH’EM CRASH’EM DEMOLITION DERBY
NEW 2007 RULE CHANGES PLEASE CHECK #’s 3, 4, 12 & 19
KING’S SMASH’EM CRASH’EM DEMOLITION DERBY
DRIVERS INFORMATION : Driver and pit crew must be 16 years of age or older. Drivers 16 and 17 years old are permitted with a signed release by parent and must be notarized. A 2nd release must be signed upon entry. Pit crew 16 and 17 years old must have a parent or guardian with them at the pit gate to sign a minor’s release.
Drivers must wear clean long sleeve shirt and long pants when in competition (coveralls or fire suit recommended.) Drivers must wear a SNELL 85 or DOT approved helmet. (Full-face helmet recommended) some form of eye protection required.
Drivers may enter as many cars as there are qualifying heats.
CONDUCT: Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crewmembers. Any driver or crewmember not obeying the rules will be disqualified.
No alcoholic beverages allowed in pits or on grounds. No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed to run.
All cars are inspected; cars not meeting regulations will not be allowed to run. No money refunded.
Any car stalled, stuck or hooked for more than 1 minute will be disqualified. No sand bagging allowed, you will be disqualified.
All participants must adhere to NYS law regarding Towing of vehicle.
RULES
1. Profanity or obscene gestures on vehicles is not permitted. You must put a number on both doors and on the roof of vehicle.
2. Body: Loose materials, mirrors, wheel covers, sharp hood ornaments, and lights, must be removed. No trailer hitches. All chrome and glass (windshields, side, and back windows) must be removed.
3
. All doors must be secured. Driver’s side doors may be welded on all seams partially or fully or can be chained shut. Passengers doors can be chained or welded if welded they are to be done 3" on 3" off with sections of rod. WELDS MUST BE ON EXTERIOR SEAMS ONLY. (IF WELDED)4.
Rollover bars are not permitted. A 4-way cage can be used with a bar near the dash area and a bar behind the drivers seat welded to the sides of the car. Plates no larger than 6x6. Side bars will be welded or bolted from front bar to rear bar only. Side bars will not be connected to the car in any way. Nothing will be connected to the frame in any way. Spreader bar behind drivers seat can still be used.5. Motor mounts may be welded or chained
.6. Rear end may be welded.
7. Battery may be placed anywhere under the hood or may be located in the cockpit, but must be fastened securely to the passenger side floor or seat and fully covered by a rubber mat.
8. Fan blade must be clutch-type or electric fan and may be of any make or model. Original equipped, belt driven fans must be protected by a radiator fan shroud or the fan blades must be removed.
9. No bolting of fenders allowed.
10. Gas tanks may be moved, but must be securely fastened to the trunk or back seat area, also must be covered with sheet metal. May use original tank or metal boat or snowmobile tank. No tin cans, plastic or fiberglass tanks allowed.
11. Radiator may be bypassed, but must remain in original position with no reinforcements. All anti-freeze should be drained and replaced with water.
12. HOOD AND TRUNKS: After inspection you can use a ¼ chain in center, but must have 2 links of slack and cannot reinforce any other part of the car or you can use 2 strands of coat hanger wire on each side but must be attached to fender only. If you strap hood down, you must cut a hole in the hood, 1 foot to the side of the center of the air cleaner and no larger than 8 inches in diameter. All hood and trunk latch springs must be removed. Hinges must remain hooked up.
Trunks can be welded 3" on 3" off with sections of rod only. Exterior seams only. No flat steel, if trunk is welded a 12"x18" hole must be cut in the CENTER of the trunk.13. All carpet, visors, upholstery, door panels, and both seat cushions must be removed. All dirt and loose pieces of glass must be swept out of the car.
14. All sunroofs must be covered with metal.
15. SUSPENSION: No frozen or bent shocks. No air shocks. You may use a small piece of wire to hold coil springs in.
16. You may use 2 - 4 or 6 ply tires only. No reinforcing the rims. All wheel weights must be removed.
17. Transmission mount may be welded. Floor shifters are allowed, but lever must have ball on end with no sharp edges. The floor around shifter must have a rubber boot to prevent objects, etc. from entering cockpit. Transmission lines may be by passed.
18. Exhaust pipes may go through hood, but must be installed safely.
19. BUMPERS: You may weld or re-bolt the bumper to the bumper mount (bumper must remain at stock location) do not bolt on top of frame. Bolt only through 1 layer of frame (not straight through). Bolts are not to exceed 5/8 inch. You may weld shock bumper. (weld only) No adding any metal to the bumper. No welding anything on or to the frame. Any questions call.
A 3/8" CHAIN CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE BUMBER (WELDED OR BOLTED) AND MUST BE BOLTED TO THE FRAME, ONE LAYER OF FRAME ONLY.20. All decisions are final. No appeal process is implied or allowed. Officials have the right to alter the program at any time for necessary changes only.
21. After the derby has started you may not switch drivers without approval from John King only. Only qualified drivers are allowed in feature.
22. Even if your vehicle passes inspection prior to the derby, winner will be re-inspected.
23. Absolutely no other welding on vehicle at all. Also no other changes are to be made on vehicle other than those listed above.
Any questions on rules or events Call JOHN KING (315)-899-5836
Or by email jking6@twcny.rr.com
MADISON COUNTY FAIR TRACTOR PULL
RULES, REGULATIONS & CLASSES
Superintendent:
Frank Kabana Jr.
Stanbro Road
Brookfield NY 13314
315-899-8930 or cell 315-266-7332
Contest Rules:
1. All drivers must be 16 years of age by the day of the pull
2. Machinery dealers are not eligible.
3. Tractor must be owned at least 30 days prior to this event.
4. All drivers must fill out an entry form
5. Tractors with factory-sized turbo will be allowed (up to 3 inches).
6. Decision of the superintendent is final.
7. All hitches will be inspected at weigh-in and the committee will have the right to disqualify any unsafe hitch.
8. If breakage occurs, pull will be measured to that point.
9. All drivers will obey flagman’s signals
10. Driver will be disqualified for reckless operation of tractor; before, during, or after a pull.
11. Tractors may be entered once in each class.
Stock Class
1. Contest open to farm tractors with rubber tires. No four-wheel drives allowed.
2. Each entrant must hook to a stationary (no three-point hitch) draw bar with a maximum of 20 inches and extend at least 20 inches from the center axle. Driver must furnish a clevis or hitch point with at least three inch hole.
3. No pressurized fuels allowed except LP gas. No oxygen allowed.
4. No portion of the tractor may interfere with sled or hitching device.
5. All weights must be secured to the tractor and must not extend beyond back rear tires and interfere with hooking of sled. No weights shall extend more than 12 inches form the tire. No protruding bolts will be allowed anywhere.
6. No weight-frame or weights may extend more than 24 inches beyond the forward point of the tractor.
7. All tractors must be equipped with workable rear wheel brakes.
8. All tractors must be equipped with a hood and grill.
9. The use of torque converters, automatic shifts, etc., will be permitted during the pull.
10. All tractors must have straight stacks or factory exhaust.
11. All tractors must have stabilizers, 3 inches back of tires. No more that 10 inches off the ground, with at least a 5 inch square pad capable of supporting the weight of the tractor.
12. All tractors must have workable power take-off and have no cut tires.
13. Tire size for classes 5500 & 6500 is max 15.5 classes 7500 is max 18.4
14. Maximum rotary pump-not to exceed 13mm; must be stock appearing.
Enhanced Class
TRACTORS MUST HAVE:
1. Kill switches
2. Bell housing blankets – SFI approved
3. Side shields
4. Stabilizer bars
5. Turbo limits 3in 3out no Sigma pumps
Enhanced Rules:
1. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times.
2. Operator must remain seated during the pull, and must have complete control of the tractor.
3. No driver will be allowed to participate under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
4. Front wheels off the ground 25 inches – will be deemed unsafe by judges and the committee
5. All pulls must start from a tight hitch, no jerking.
6. Tractors must remain within the boundaries (white lines) no touching of lines during the pull or will be disqualified.
7. Only one pull allowed each contestant unless tie is declared.
8. The pull shall be considered over when forward motion of the load stops.
9. The order of the pull will be determined at sign in.
10. Tractors must be stopped immediately upon signal from judge or disqualification will occur.
11. Lost weights well mean disqualification
12. Tractors will be weighed with the driver before and immediately after the pull.
13. Drivers will be responsible for having tractors within legal limit or be disqualified.
14. No one allowed on track except driver of the class.
Registration:
1. May be made at trailer morning of pull
2. Must fill out a complete entry form and entry fee must be paid at this time.
3. Entry fee will be $20.00 each class.
4. The Madison County Fair will not be held responsible for any accident or personal injury.
Classes:
STOCK ENHANCED
4500 lbs. 5500 lbs.
5500 lbs. 6500 lbs.
6500 lbs. 7500 lbs.
7500 lbs. 9500 lbs.
9500 lbs. 10500 lbs.
10500 lbs. 11500 lbs.
11500 lbs. 13500 lbs.
13500 lbs. 9300 lb super farm class