DNA SEMI-STOCK COMPACT RULES 2025

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Competition Rules

1. DRIVERS MUST REMAIN IN THE VEHICLE WITH HELMET, SEATBELT, EYE PROTECTION AND STEERING WHEEL ON UNTIL NOTIFIED BY AN OFFICIAL THAT IS SAFE TO EXIT THE CAR. LONG SLEVES AND PANTS ARE REQUIRED, FIREPROOF CLOTHING IS SUGGESTED

2. DRIVER ONLY IN TECH LINE IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE VEHICALS HAVE A CREW MEMBER BRING IT UP TOGETHER OR BRING IT UP AFTER YOURSELF.

3. TECH CLOSES 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOW TIME. DO NOT WAIT TO COME TO TECH YOU WILL NOT GET A CHANCE TO FIX ANYTHING THAT’S WRONG

4. DRIVER DOOR HITS ARE ILLEGAL. IF THE HIT IS DEEMED BY AN OFFICIAL TO BE CARELESS OR INTENTIONAL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. IF YOU USE YOUR DRIVER’S DOOR AS A DEFENSE, WE WILL NOT ENFORCE THE RULE.

5. NO HOT RODDING IN THE PITS. KEEP IT AT AN IDLE.

6. ANY OPEN DOOR WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. BROKEN SEAT WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUAIFCATION.

7. YOU ARE ALLOWED ONE FIRE. A SECOND FIRE WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. YOU MAY RETURN IN LATER ROUNDS.

8. SANDBAGGING IS NOT TOLERATED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. LOCKING UP BRAKES PRIOR TO A HIT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A DRIVERS DOOR HIT WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE FANS PAY TO SEE A SHOW, PUT ONE ON FOR THEM!

9. NO TEAMING THIS WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

10. YOU MUST MAKE AN AGGRESSIVE HIT EVERY 60 SECONDS.

11. THERE IS NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS. THIS INCLUDES PIT CREWS. IF YOU OR YOUR CREW IS CAUGHT WITH ALCOHOL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL:

1.  ALL AIRBAGS MUST BE REMOVED, CHECK FOR THEM ALL IN STEERING WHEEL, PASS DASH, RH AND LH ROOF RH AND LH LOWER DASH AND SEATS. ALL CARS MUST BE COMPLETELY STRIPPED UPON ARRIVAL. NO LOOSE PICES, BROKEN GLASS OR TRASH LEFT IN VEHICALS,

2. NO AMBULANCES, NO TRUCKS OR TRUCK FRAMES. PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE QUESTION ON CAR CHOICE.

3. THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO ANY FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR 4 OR 6 CYL WITH A WHEELBASE OF 108” OR LESS, OR ANY REAR WHEEL DRIVE 4 OR 6 CYL CAR 105” WHEELBASE OR LESS.

4. STOCK MEANS STOCK ALL CARS ARE CONSIDERED STOCK EXCEPT ANYTHING SPECIFIED IN THESE RULES. ALL RUST OR ROT REPAIR MUST BE OK’ED BY HEAD TECH/OFFICAL.

5. ALL OFFICALS DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL SAY.

6. ALL CARS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS UPON ARRIVAL TO TRACK. ALL GLASS, CHROME TRIM, DOOR HANDLES AND TRIM MUST BE REMOVED.

7. NO RE-STUBBING OR PIECING MULTIPLE FRAMES TOGETHER. ALL FRAMES, FRAME PARTS AND CROSSMEMBERS MUST BE OEM.

8. ALL INTERIOR REAR SEATS AND TRIM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL REAR INTERIOR AND SEATING OF STATION WAGONS MUST BE REMOVED

9. ALL CARS MUST HAVE A NUMBER OR SLOGAN DISPLAYED ON EACH SIDE OF VEHICLE LARGE ENOUGH FOR ANNOUNCER TO READ, A ROOF SIGN IS ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. NO PROFANITY OR VULGAR SAYINGS. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN REQUESTED BY OUR FAIR BOARDS TO DO AWAY WITH MIDDLE FINGER FLAPPERS ON THE HEADERS.

CAGES

1. A 4-POINT CAGE, HALO BAR AND GAS TANK PROTECTOR WILL BE ALLOWED BUT NOT REQUIRED – FOR DRIVER PROTECTION ONLY! ANYTHING IN EXCESS WILL BE FORCED TO CUT OR LOADED AT JUDGE’S DISCRETION.

2. BARS MUST BE SHEET METAL TO SHEET METAL. BARS MUST BE SINGLE BARS, NOT STACKED OR DOUBLED. THEY MUST BE AT LEAST 5” FROM THE ANY PART OF THE FIRE WALL AND FLOOR AT ANY POINT INCLUDING TRANSMISSION AND DRIVESHAFT TUNNELS. THE BACK BAR MAY NOT BE ANY FURTHER BACK THAN THE KICK PANELS. FRONT BAR MAY NOT CONTOUR THE BODY. IT MUST RUN STRAIGHT ACROSS. ALL BARS MUST BE INSIDE THE DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT EXCEPT ROOF BAR. ALL CAGE BARS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 2” X 2” X 1/8” AND BE NO BIGGER THAN 4” X 4” EXCEPT SIDE BARS. SIDE BARS MAY BE C-CHANNEL UP TO 6” OR 2’X6’ BOX STEEL. SIDE BARS CAN BE NO MORE THAN 60” TOTAL. IF SIDE BARS ARE USED, YOU MUST HAVE BOTH FRONT AND REAR CROSS BARS. IF SIDE BARS ARE NOT USED, MOUNTING PLATES NOT EXCEEDING ¼” X 6” X 6” MAY BE USED ON THE ENDS OF THE SEAT BAR AND DASH BAR. SIDE BARS CAN GO NO FURTHER FORWARD THAN THE CROSS BAR AND CANNOT CONTOUR ANY PART OF THE SHEET METAL.

3. TWO 2” X 2” DOWN BARS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM THE SIDE BARS AND MUST BE BOLTED OR WELDED TO THE BODY (CANNOT ATTACH TO THE FRAME). DOWN BARS MUST REMAIN COMPLETELY IN FRONT OF THE REAR CROSSBAR AND BEHIND THE DASH BAR AND MUST REMAIN 90 DEGREES STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN OFF THE DASH/SEAT BAR OR SIDE BARS. NO PART OF THESE DOWN BARS CAR PENATRATE THE SHEETMETAL. IF THE DOWN BARS ARE EVEN WITH OR BEHIND THE REAR CROSS BAR YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO CUT THEM OUT AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPLACE THEM THIS IS THE SAME IF THEY ARE EVEN OR IN FRONT OF THE DASH BAR THEY WILL BE REMOVED. YOU MAY USE A 4” X 4” ¼ INCH PLATE WHERE THE DOWN BARS ATTACH TO THE BODY. THIS IS FOR DRIVER’S PROTECTION ONLY. A ROOF BAR (HALO) MAY BE USED. IT MUST GO STRAIGHT ACROSS AND STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN 90 DEGREES DO NOT ANGLE TOWARDS FRONT OR BACK OF THE CAR AND MAY BE BOLTED OR STITCH WELDED WITH ONE INCH WELDS IN THREE PLACES TO THE ROOF ONLY. THE HALO MUST COME OFF YOUR REAR SEAT BAR. MAX. 4” X 4” BAR OR 6” C-CHANNEL. IF YOU CAN NOT WELD THEN BOLT!!! THE CAGE AND ROLL OVER ARE FOR DRIVERS SAFETY ONLY MAY NOT STRENGTHEN THE CAR IN ANY WAY. 1 GUSSET PER CORNER ALLOWED, DO NOT GET CARRIED AWAY OR YOU WILL CUT IT. NO FLOATING PLATES, 9 WIRE, CHAIN, ETC. CAN BE USED BETWEEN THE CAGE AND FRAME OR BODY EXCEPT WHERE STATED.

4. GAS TANK PROTECTOR CAN BE TIGHT TO THE SPEAKER DECK. PROTECTOR CAN BE 24IN WIDE AND NO LONGER THEN 32INCHS. NO PART OF THE GAS TANK PROTECTOR CAN MEASURE WIDER THEN 24INCHS WIDE INCLUDING THE BARS THAT RUN FROM HALO TO TANK PROTECTOR.

5. NO MORE THAN TWO (2) WINDSHIELD BAR OR CHAIN MAY BE ATTACHED FROM THE ROOF (NO MORE THAN 3” UP THE ROOF) TO THE COWL AREA (NO MORE THAN 3” BELOW) ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AREA ONLY TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THIS MAY NOT BE USED AS A STRENGTHENER OR TO KEEP A CAR FROM BENDING.

GAS TANK

1. ALL ORIGINAL GAS TANKS MUST BE REMOVED.

2. A SAFE FUEL CELL CAN BE MOUNTED TO THE CAGE ON THE GAS TANK PROTECTOR.

3. FUEL LINES NEED TO BE SAFE AS WELL AS FUEL PUMP MOUNTING, LINES SHOULD BE DOUBLE CLAMPED FOR SAFETY.

4. TANKS MUST BE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SEAT AND MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED WITH CHAINS, BOLTS OR BRACKET. ZIP SCREWS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE A FRAME FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOUNTING YOUR GAS TANK, IT MAY EITHER BE MOUNTED TO THE SEAT BAR OR BOLTED TO THE FLOOR SHEET METAL, NOT BOTH. ALL GAS TANK FRAMES/MOUNTS MAY BE NO WIDER THAN 24” IN ANY VEHICLE OR LONGER THAN 32” IN ALL CARS. ADDITIONALLY, GAS TANK MOUNTS MAY NOT BE USED AS A TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE ON A CAR.

BODY AND FRAME:

1. ALL BODY MOUNTS MUST REMAIN IN STOCK LOCATIONS. IF OEM BODY MOUNTS ARE USED, THE PORTION OF THE OEM MOUNT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND BODY CANNOT BE ALTERED INCLUDING THE METAL CONE INSIDE OF RUBBER MOUNT. IF YOU CHOSE TO REPLACE OEM BODY MOUNTS, THE OEM MOUNTS MAY ONLY BE SUBSTITUTED WITH AN ACTUAL RUBBER HOCKEY PUCK MUST MAINTAIN A 1 INCH SPACE BETWEEN BODY AND K-FRAME/SUB FRAME (NO HOMEMADE PLASTIC OR METAL SPACERS ALLOWED). THEY MUST BE POSITIONED IN THE ORIGINAL LOCATION AND WITH THE SAME INTENT AS THE FACTORY INSTALLS THEM, BUT BOLTS MAY TRAVEL THROUGH THE TOP OF FLOOR. BODY MOUNT BOLTS MAY BE REPLACED MAX ALLOWABLE SIZE WILL BE 5/8” AND MAX LENGTH IS 8”. A SINGLE WASHER, NO LARGER THAN ¼” X 4” X 4”, MAY BE PLACED ON THE TOP (INSIDE CAR WHERE BOLT STICKS THROUGH FLOOR) AND A SINGLE ¼”X4”X4” WASHER ON BOTTOM OF BODY MOUNT BOLTS INSIDE OF FRAME. BODY MOUNT BOLT AND WASHER MUST BE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. NO WELDING WASHERS TO CAR BODY OR FRAME. DO NOT ADD OR RELOCATE BODY MOUNTS AND/OR BOLTS. K-MEMBER AND SUBFRAME MOUNTS WILL BE CONSIDERED BODY MOUNTS. MAXIMUM SIZE OF K-MEMBER OR SUBFRAME BOLTS PERMITTED IS THE OEM SIZE FOR THAT VEHICLE. COMPACT CARS WITH SUBFRAMES AND FULL SIZE SUBFRAME AND PINCH-FRAME CARS MAY REPLACE OEM MOUNTS WITH HOCKEY PUCKS. THERE MUST BE A 1” SPACE IN BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE BODY, DO NOT MODIFY THE HOCKEY PUCKS IN ANY WAY.

2. DRIVERS DOOR MAY BE WELDED SOLID WITH 3’’ BY ¼ FLAT PLATE, YOU MAY ALSO SKIN THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR WITH ¼”STEEL, OR A PIECE OF C-CHANNEL 8 INCHS BY ¼ THIS CAN ONLY EXTEND 4 INCHS ONTO FRONT FENDER AND 4 INCHS PAST REAR DOOR SEAM.

3. THE REMAINING DOORS CAN BE WELDED 4 SPOTS PER VERTICAL SEAM 3”BY ¼ PLATE OR WIRED/CHAINED IN 4 SPOTS PER VERTICAL SEAM ONLY ONE OF THESE OPTIONS CAN BE USED.

4. TRUNK CAN BE WELDED 2 SPOTS ON EACH OUTTER SEAM 3”BY ¼ FLAT PLATE, OR WIRED/CHAINED IN 4 SPOTS, NO COMBINATION OF THESE OPTIONS. TAILGATES ON WAGONS CAN BE WELDED 2 SPOTS PER-SIDE ON THE VERTICAL SEAM WITH 3”BY ¼ PLATE, OR 4 SPOTS WITH 9 WIRE/CHAIN. NO MORE THEN 3 STRANDS OF WIRE PER HOLE NO LARGER THEN 3/8 CHAIN.

5. TRUNK CAN BE TUCKED AT A 90. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 8”X8” HOLE CUT FOR INSPECTION. NO MORE THEN 6 3/8 BOLTS WITH 1 INCH WASHERS PER HOLE.

6. QUARTER PANELS CAN BE CREASED FROM C-PILLAR BACK. QUARTERS MUST REMAIN VERTICAL ABSOLUTLY NO WEDGING THE REAR OF THE CAR. TRUNK FLOOR AND TRUNK LID MUST HAVE A 8 INCH GAP. YOU CAN PRE-BEND THE REAR TO HELP THE CAR TO BEND UP.

7. YOU CAN RUN A SINGLE FRONT WINDOW BAR 3’’ FLAT STEEL OR 3/8 CHAIN BOLTED TO ROOF AND COWL AREA

8. NO FRAME WELDING ALLOWED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

9. WE WILL ALLOW 4 ADDITIONAL PLATES ON ALL SEMI-STOCK CLASSES WHICH INCLUDE SEMI STOCK COMPACT AND SEMI STOCK V8. NO BUMPER SWAP CARS, MINI VANS/TRUCKS/SUV OR FARM TRUCKS WILL BE ALLOWED ADDED PLATE. THE PLATE ALLOWED MUST BE A MAXIMUM OF 4 INCHES BY 4 INCHES BY 1/4 INCH THICK (4”X4”X1/4”) THERE MUST BE A 1/4” HOLE DRILLED IN THE CENTER OF THE PLATE, WHICH CANNOT BE PLUG WELDED. PLATE MUST REMAIN SQUARE (FOUR 90-DEGREE CORNERS). THERE WILL BE NO MORE THAN 4 PLATES ALLOWED TOTAL, WITH NO MORE THAN 2 PLATES PER FRAME RAIL. YOU CANNOT USE PLATES TO CONNECT SUB FRAME, FRAME OR BODY. THE PLATE MUST COMPLETELY REMAIN ON THE SUB FRAME OR FRAME, OR COMPLETELY ON SHEET METAL. THE PLATE MAY NOT BE USED OFF ANY PART OF THE CAGE. THE PLATE MAY NOT BE MANIPULATED IN ANY WAY. IF ANY PART OF THE PLATE IS REMOVED IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE ADDED ELSEWHERE. THE WELDS TO ATTACH THE PLATES ARE SINGLE PASS NO MORE THAN ½ INCH WIDE. THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ½ INCH BETWEEN THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE PLATE OR ADDED MATERIAL OR WELDS. ANY ATTACHED PLATE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE REMOVED AND PLACED ELSEWHERE. YOU CAN ADD THE PLATES AT ANY TIME - FRESH, AFTER THE HEATS, SECOND RUN, THIRD RUN, ETC. BUT NO MORE THAN 4 PLATES WILL BE ALLOWED TOTAL. DO NOT ASK FOR ADDITIONAL PLATES OR FIXES FOR BENDS. CHOOSE WISELY THE USE OF THE GIVEN MATERIAL. THE PLATES MUST BE PAINTED WHITE. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS RULE IS NOT FOLLOWED THE ENTIRE PLATE WILL BE REMOVED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REPLACE IT.

10. ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE FRAME OR SUB-FRAME WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION/LOAD NO FIX WILL BE GIVEN. (EXAMPLES STEEL, CONCRETE FOAM ETC.)

11. YOU ARE ALLOWED 4 SPOTS OF 9 WIRE 3 STRANDS PER HOLE IN 4 LOCATIONS OF YOUR CHOICE.

HOOD:

1. HOOD MUST HAVE AT LEAST A 10” X 10” HOLE ON EACH SIDE OF THE AIR CLEANER FOR FIRE PERSONNEL; HOOD/TRUNK CUTOUT BOLTS MAY BE USED. MAX. 6 PER HOLE, NO LARGER THAN 3/8” BOLTS AND 1¼” INCH WASHERS. IF YOU ARE USING ENGINE DRIVEN PLASTIC FAN, HOOD MUST COVER FAN AND EXTEND 6” PAST FAN BLADE. HOOD MAYBE SECURED IN (1) FOUR SPOTS WITH 3/8” CHAIN (2) FOUR SPOTS WITH THREE STRANDS OF #9 WIRE OR (3) FOUR PIECES OF NO MORE THAN 2” ANGLE IRON NO LONGER THAN 2” IN LENGTH WITH ONE 3/8” BOLT MAY BE USED. ANY PLACE A BOLT PASSES THROUGH A TIE-DOWN IS CONSIDERED ONE SPOT.

2. ALL HOODS MUST OPEN ON STOCK HINGES OR REMOVED COMPLETELY FOR INSPECTION REGARDLESS OF CUTOUT SIZE. YOU CANNOT WELD THE HOOD DIRECTLY TO THE CAR.

BRAKES & STEERING:

1. A WORKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED. YOU MUST EXHIBIT THE ABILITY TO STOP. ANYONELOSING THEIR BRAKES DURING AN EVENT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

2. STEERING MAY BE ALTERED FROM THE STEERING BOX/RACK TO THE STEERING WHEEL.

WHEELS AND TIRES:

1. NO STUDDED TIRES ALLOWED. NO WATER OR CONCRETE FILLED TIRES ALLOWED. ANY AIR FILL RUBBER TIRE ALLOWED, ANY PLY RATING.

2. SMALL 1/4 INCH MULTI-LUG CENTERS ALLOWED, BEAD STIFFENERS ALLOWED. NO BEAD LOCKS ALLOWED. NO FULL CENTERS. SMALL SOLID FORKLIFT TIRES ALLOWED ON REAR OF FRONT WHEEL DRIVE COMPACTS.

BUMPERS:

1. ANY OEM CAR BUMPER ALLOWED. BUMPER CAN BE SEAM WELDED AND LOADED INSIDE. BUMPER ENDS CAN BE TRIMMED OR BENT IN.

2. HOMEMADE BUMPER ALLOWED ON FRONT OF CAR. 8” X 8” MAX SIZE. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO PUT A POINT ON THE FRONT OF THE BUMPER WITH A MAX DEPTH OF 4” CARRIED ACROSS 32”. THE BUMPER CANNOT BE ANY WIDER THAN THE CENTER OF THE TIRES AND THE ENDS MUST BE CAPPED - NO JAGGED EDGES. THE BACK OF THE BUMPER CANNOT GO FURTHER BACK THAN THE FRONT OF THE FACTORY BODY MOUNTS. YOU CAN USE 2 3” X 6” ¼ PLATES PER FRAME RAIL TO HELP HOLD BUMPER ON. WILL BE MEASURED 6” OFF BACK OF BUMPER ANYTHING LONGER WILL BE REMOVED COMPLETELY. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ELSE CAN BE ADDED IF YOU REMOVE IT, YOU CANNOT ADD IT BACK ON IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION TO STRENGTHEN CAR. IF CAR HAS A FACTORY BUMPER SHOCK INSIDE OF THE FRAME IT CAN BE COMPRESSED AND WELDED BUT CAN NOT ADD THE 3X6 PLATES, IF IT HAS A FACTORY BUMPER BRACKET IT MUST REMAIN IN FACTORY LOCATION AND THE FIRST 6 INCHS CAN BE WELDED ONLY FACTORY BOLT LOCATIONS ALLOWED IF USING THIS NO 3X6 PLATES CAN BE ADDED.

3. ONLY 1 REAR BUMPER ALLOWED OEM OR 3” X 6” 3/16 TUBE. MUST BE BOLTED OR WELDED ON THE FACTORY LOCATION/MOUNT.

4. FRONT BUMPER CAN BE WELDED DIRECTLY TO END OF THE FRAME, YOU CAN SHORTEN THE FRAME RAIL TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE K FRAME. IT CAN NOT BE MOUNTED OVER OR IN ANYWAY AFFECT THE FRONT K FRAME MOUNT. THE BACK OF THE BUMPER CANNOT GO FURTHER BACK THAN THE FRONT OF THE FACTORY BODY MOUNTS.

5. IF HARD NOSING THE FRONT BUMPER, YOU CANNOT USE ANY BUMPER SHOCKS INSIDE THE FRAME RAIL. THE BUMPER SHOCK CAN BE WELDED 6INCHS FROM THE BACK BUMPER SKIN NOTHING FURTHER THEN 6 INCHES. IT CAN ONLY BE MOUNTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RAIL NOT ON THE TOP OF THE FRAME OR INSIDE OF FRONT RAIL. IF CAR HAS A FACTORY BUMPER SHOCK IT CAN BE COMPRESSED AND WELDED IN PLACE.

6. ALL BUMPERS MUST HAVE TWO CHAINS (MAX OF 3/8”) OR TWO SPOTS  9-WIRE (MAX OF TWO STRANDS) FROM BUMPER TO SHEET METAL. YOU MAY WELD THE CHAIN TO THE BUMPER AND TO THE FRAME, ONE LINK ONLY ON EACH AND WELDS CANNOT COVER EXISTING FRAME HOLES OR BE FURTHER BACK THAN 3” ON THE FRAME (THIS IS STRICTLY TO HELP HOLD THE BUMPER IN PLACE - IF THIS IS DETERMINED TO BE USED AS AN ADVANTAGE, YOU WILL BE REMOVING IT). IF THEY PASS THROUGH THE HOOD OR TRUNK, THEY WILL NOT COUNT TOWARDS YOUR TOTAL HOOD OR TRUNK TIE DOWNS. NO MORE THAN TWO MAY PASS THROUGH THE TRUNK, HOOD, CORE SUPPORT OR ANY OTHER SHEET METAL. NO WELDING BUMPERS TO BODIES.

7. MAX BUMPER HEIGHT FROM BOTTOM OF BUMPER IS 22INCHS AND MINIMUM HEIGHT TO BOTTOM OF BUMPER IS 15INCHS.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION:

1. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONS MAY BE SWAPPED BETWEEN MAKES. DO NOT STRENGTHEN FRAMES OR CROSS-MEMBERS WITH MOUNTS. MOTOR MOUNTS MAY BE BOLTED OR WELDED TO CROSS MEMBER ONLY. ONE ENGINE CHAIN PER SIDE MAY BE USED MAX LENGTH 18” OR 18” CLOSED LOOPS NO BIGGER THAN 3/8 CHAIN, BOLTED TO EXISTING FACTORY HOLE, OR WRAPPED AROUND CROSSMEMBER ONLY. MOTOR CHAINS MUST GO TO THE ENGINE CROSSMEMBER, STRAIGHT DOWN, AND ONLY ONE LINK CAN BE WELDED TO CROSSMEMBER. FACTORY STYLE TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBERS MUST BE USED.

2. YOU MAY WELD THE FACTORY ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT, DO NOT TRY TO REINFORCE FRAME OR BODY IN ANY WAY YOU WILL CUT IT. NO AFTERMARKET MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION  MOUNTS ALLOWED (EXAMPLE FAB FARM FRONT MOUNT NOT ALLOWED)

3. AFTERMARKET SHIFTERS, GAS PEDALS, IGNITIONS SWITCHES, TRANSMISSION COOLERS, ELECTRIC FANS, AND THROTTLE LINKAGES ARE ALLOWED. ENGINE CRADLES ARE NOT ALLOWED, TRANSMISSION BRACES ARE NOT ALLOWED. DO NOT USE FULL PLATES UNDER THE FLOOR, ATTACHED ANY ACCESSORIES TO THE FRAME, OR STRENGTHEN THE CAR IN ANY WAY WITH THEM.

4. WATER ONLY IN COOLING SYSTEM. PLEASE DRAIN ANTIFREEZE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT THE TRACK. ANY COOLING SYSTEM MUST BE WIRED OR BOLTED NO WELDING. WATER BOXES MAY BE USED. WATER BOX SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 28” X 31” AND MUST BE BOLTED IN WITH NO MORE THAN FOUR 3/8” BOLTS USING 1¼” INCH WASHERS.

5. AFTERMARKET UP RIGHT HEADER WILL BE ALLOWED, HEADER PROTECTOR ALLOWED BUT CAN ONLY ATTACH TO HEADER IF ATTACHED TO ANYTHING ELSE WILL BE REMOVED OR CUT.

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION:

1. FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS OR STRUTS MUST BE STOCK APPEARING.

2. STOCK TIE-RODS BUT CAN REINFORCE WITH ½ REBAR OR SLEEVED WITH ¾ PIPE. MUST USE A OEM STYLE END NO HEIM JOINTS OR TRACTOR ENDS.

3. STRUT CAN BE WELDED FOR HEIGHT WITH A BEAD AROUND THE SHAFT. YOU CAN USE THE STRUT SPACERS ON TOP OF STRUT.

4. NO BRACED SPINDLES

5. ALL SUSPENSION PARTS MUST BE FROM A CAR. NO TRUCK PARTS.

6. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS MUST BE OEM.

7. ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE STOCK OEM, NOTHING REINFORCED.

OFFICAL DECISIONS:

ALL OFFICIAL DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

FOR ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT TOM WOODBURY 1-802-236-9365 TEXT OR CALL OR MESSAGE ME PERSONALLY OF FACEBOOK OR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE D.N.A. MOTORSPORTS, PLEASE REMEMBER WE HAVE FULL TIME JOBS LEAVE A MESSAGE PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS AFTER 9PM.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED. ANYONE CAUGHT IN VIOLATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES POLICY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. ALL VEHICLES WITH BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY TO THE GROUNDS. ANYONE THOUGHT TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS. VIOLATIONS BY ANY DRIVER OR CREW MEMBER WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND REMOVAL FROM THE GROUNDS.

DNA SEMI-STOCK FULLSIZE RULES 2025

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COMPETITION RULES

1. DRIVERS MUST REMAIN IN THE VEHICLE WITH HELMET, SEATBELT, EYE PROTECTION AND STEERING WHEEL ON UNTIL NOTIFIED BY AN OFFICIAL THAT IS SAFE TO EXIT THE CAR. LONG SLEVES AND PAINTS REQUIRED, FIREPROOF CLOTHING IS SUGGESTED

2. DRIVER ONLY IN TECH LINE IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAVE A CREW MEMBER BRING IT UP TOGETHER OR BRING IT UP AFTER YOURSELF.

3. TECH CLOSES 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOW TIME. DO NOT WAIT TO COME TO TECH YOU WILL NOT GET A CHANCE TO FIX ANYTHING THAT’S WRONG

4. DRIVER DOOR HITS ARE ILLEGAL. IF THE HIT IS DEEMED BY AN OFFICIAL TO BE CARELESS OR INTENTIONAL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. IF YOU USE YOUR DRIVER’S DOOR AS A DEFENSE, WE WILL NOT ENFORCE THE RULE.

5. NO HOT RODDING IN THE PITS. KEEP IT AT AN IDLE.

6. ANY OPEN DOOR WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. BROKEN SEAT WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUAIFCATION.

7. YOU ARE ALLOWED ONE FIRE. A SECOND FIRE WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. YOU MAY RETURN IN LATER ROUNDS.

8. SANDBAGGING IS NOT TOLERATED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. LOCKING UP BRAKES PRIOR TO A HIT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A DRIVERS DOOR HIT WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE FANS PAY TO SEE A SHOW, PUT ONE ON FOR THEM!

9. NO TEAMING THIS WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

10. YOU MUST MAKE AN AGGRESSIVE HIT EVERY 60 SECONDS.

11. THERE IS NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS. THIS INCLUDES PIT CREWS. IF YOU OR YOUR CREW IS CAUGHT WITH ALCOHOL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

GENERAL

1.       NO IMPERIALS 1973 OR OLD OR IMPERIAL SUB FRAMES

a.       NO HEARSES OR AMBULANCES

b.       NO TRUCKS OR TRUCK FRAMES

c.       ANY QUESTIONS ON CAR CHOICE PLEASE ASK.

2.       THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO ANY RWD V6 OR V8 OR FWD V8 OR V6 OVER 108-INCH WHEELBASE

3.       ALL CARS MUST HAVE A NUMBER OR SLOGAN DISPLAYED ON EACH SIDE OF VEHICLE LARGE ENOUGH FOR ANNOUNCER TO READ, A ROOF SIGN IS ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. NO PROFANITY OR VULGAR SAYINGS. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN REQUESTED BY OUR FAIR BOARDS TO DO AWAY WITH MIDDLE FINGER FLAPPERS ON THE HEADERS.

4.       STOCK MEANS STOCK ALL CARS ARE CONSIDERED STOCK EXCEPT ANYTHING SPECIFIED IN THESE RULES. ALL RUST AND ROT REPAIR MUST BE OK’D BY HEAD OFFICIAL.

5.       ALL OFFICIAL DECISIONS WILL BE THE FINAL SAY.

6.       ANY FRAME SECTION REPLACEMENT OR STUBBING MUST BE OK’D BY HEAD OFFICIAL, ALL FRAME RAILS AND CROSSMEMBERS MUST BE OEM CAR PARTS, NO PIECING TOGETHER MULTIPLE CAR FRAMES TO MAKE A “FRANKENSTEIN” FRAME.

7.       ALL CARS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE TRACK. ALL GLASS, TRIM, DOOR HANDLES, CHROME TRIM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL TRAILER HITCHES AND TOW BALLS MUST BE REMOVED.

8.       ABSOLUTELY NO FRAME SEEM WELDING ALLOWED.

CAGES

1.       A 4-POINT CAGE, HALO BAR AND GAS TANK PROTECTOR WILL BE ALLOWED BUT NOT REQUIRED – FOR DRIVER PROTECTION ONLY! ANYTHING IN EXCESS WILL BE FORCED TO CUT OR LOADED AT JUDGE’S DISCRETION.

2.        BARS MUST BE SHEET METAL TO SHEET METAL. BARS MUST BE SINGLE BARS, NOT STACKED OR DOUBLED. THEY MUST BE AT LEAST 5” FROM THE ANY PART OF THE FIRE WALL AND FLOOR AT ANY POINT INCLUDING TRANSMISSION AND DRIVESHAFT TUNNELS. THE BACK BAR MAY NOT BE ANY FURTHER BACK THAN THE KICK PANELS. FRONT BAR MAY NOT CONTOUR THE BODY. IT MUST RUN STRAIGHT ACROSS. ALL BARS MUST BE INSIDE THE DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT EXCEPT ROOF BAR. ALL CAGE BARS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 2” X 2” X 1/8” AND BE NO BIGGER THAN 4” X 4” EXCEPT SIDE BARS. SIDE BARS MAY BE C-CHANNEL UP TO 6” OR 2’X6’ BOX STEEL. SIDE BARS CAN BE NO MORE THAN 60” TOTAL. IF SIDE BARS ARE USED, YOU MUST HAVE BOTH FRONT AND REAR CROSS BARS. IF SIDE BARS ARE NOT USED, MOUNTING PLATES NOT EXCEEDING ¼” X 6” X 6” MAY BE USED ON THE ENDS OF THE SEAT BAR AND DASH BAR. SIDE BARS CAN GO NO FURTHER FORWARD THAN THE CROSS BAR AND CANNOT CONTOUR ANY PART OF THE SHEET METAL.

3.       TWO 2” X 2” DOWN BARS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM THE SIDE BARS AND MUST BE BOLTED OR WELDED TO THE BODY (CANNOT ATTACH TO THE FRAME). DOWN BARS MUST REMAIN COMPLETELY IN FRONT OF THE REAR CROSSBAR AND BEHIND THE DASH BAR AND MUST REMAIN 90 DEGREES STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN OFF THE DASH/SEAT BAR OR SIDE BARS. NO PART OF THESE DOWN BARS CAR PENATRATE THE SHEETMETAL. IF THE DOWN BARS ARE EVEN WITH OR BEHIND THE REAR CROSS BAR YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO CUT THEM OUT AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPLACE THEM THIS IS THE SAME IF THEY ARE EVEN OR IN FRONT OF THE DASH BAR THEY WILL BE REMOVED. YOU MAY USE A 4” X 4” PLATE WHERE THE DOWN BARS ATTACH TO THE BODY. THIS IS FOR DRIVER’S PROTECTION ONLY. A ROOF BAR (HALO) MAY BE USED. IT MUST GO STRAIGHT ACROSS AND STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN 90 DEGREES DO NOT ANGLE TOWARDS FRONT OR BACK OF THE CAR AND MAY BE BOLTED OR STITCH WELDED WITH ONE INCH WELDS IN THREE PLACES TO THE ROOF ONLY. THE HALO MUST COME OFF YOUR REAR SEAT BAR. MAX. 4” X 4” BARS OR 6” C-CHANNEL. IF YOU CAN NOT WELD THEN BOLT!!! THE CAGE AND ROLL OVER ARE FOR DRIVERS SAFETY ONLY MAY NOT STRENGTHEN THE CAR IN ANY WAY. 1 GUSSET PER CORNER ALLOWED, DO NOT GET CARRIED AWAY OR YOU WILL CUT IT. NO FLOATING PLATES, 9 WIRE, CHAIN, ETC. CAN BE USED BETWEEN THE CAGE AND FRAME OR BODY EXCEPT WHERE STATED.

4.       GAS TANK PROTECTOR CAN BE TIGHT TO THE SPEAKER DECK. PROTECTOR CAN BE 24IN WIDE AND NO LONGER THEN 32INCHS. NO PART OF THE GAS TANK PROTECTOR CAN MEASURE WIDER THEN 24INCHS WIDE INCLUDING THE BARS THAT RUN FROM HALO TO TANK PROTECTOR.

5.       NO MORE THAN TWO (2) WINDSHIELD BAR OR CHAIN MAY BE ATTACHED FROM THE ROOF (NO MORE THAN 3” UP THE ROOF) TO THE COWL AREA (NO MORE THAN 3” BELOW) ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AREA ONLY TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THIS MAY NOT BE USED AS A STRENGTHENER OR TO KEEP A CAR FROM BENDING.

GAS TANK

1.       ALL ORIGINAL GAS TANKS MUST BE REMOVED.

2.       A SAFE FUEL CELL CAN BE MOUNTED TO THE CAGE ON THE GAS TANK PROTECTOR.

3.       FUEL LINES NEED TO BE SAFE AS WELL AS FUEL PUMP MOUNTING, LINES SHOULD BE DOUBLE CLAMPED FOR SAFETY.

4.       TANKS MUST BE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SEAT AND MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED WITH CHAINS, BOLTS OR BRACKET. ZIP SCREWS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE A FRAME FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOUNTING YOUR GAS TANK, IT MAY EITHER BE MOUNTED TO THE SEAT BAR OR BOLTED TO THE FLOOR SHEET METAL, NOT BOTH. ALL GAS TANK FRAMES/MOUNTS MAY BE NO WIDER THAN 24” IN ANY VEHICLE OR LONGER THAN 32” IN ALL CARS. ADDITIONALLY, GAS TANK MOUNTS MAY NOT BE USED AS A TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE ON A CAR.

BRAKES & STEERING

1.       A WORKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED. YOU MUST EXHIBIT THE ABILITY TO STOP. ANYONE LOSING THEIR BRAKES DURING AN EVENT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

2.       STEERING MAY BE ALTERED FROM THE STEERING BOX/RACK TO THE STEERING WHEEL.

3.       CAR THAT CAME WITH A STEERING BOX MUST RUN THE STEERING BOX. CARS THAT HAVE A STEERING RACK MUST RUN A RACK NO HYDRO STEERING

WHEELS AND TIRES

1.       NO STUDDED TIRES. NO LIQUID OR CONCRETE FILLED TIRES. ANY PLY RATING, FOAM FILLED, DOUBLED,   ETC. WILL BE ALLOWED. RUBBER TIRES ONLY.

2.       ALL WHEEL WEIGHTS MUST BE REMOVED, INCLUDING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEELS.

3.       VALVE STEM GUARDS AND VARIABLE LUG CENTERS WILL BE ALLOWED.

4.       ANY TIRE/WHEEL COMBO ALLOWED

BODYAND FRAME

1.       WELDING OF DOORS IS ALLOWED BUT NOT MANDATORY, DRIVERS DOOR CAN BE FULLY WELDED DRIVERS DOOR CAN ALSO HAVE A ¼ SKIN ON THE OUTSIDE FOR DRIVER SAFETY IT MAY NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 3 INCHES PAST THE DOOR SEAM, REMAINING DOORS MAY HAVE 3 3X3 1/4 PLATES WELDED ON THE VERTICAL SEAMS, IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHAIN OR WIRE YOU ARE ALLOWED 4 SPOTS PER DOOR.

2.       REAR TRUNK AND QUARTERS, YOU MAY TUCK THE TRUNK AT A 90. TRUNK LID MAY BE WELDED 5IN ON 5IN OFF WITH 3”X1/4 PATCHS. IF NOT WELDED, YOU CAN WIRE OR CHAIN IN 5 SPOTS PER SIDE 5 SPOTS ACROSS TOP AND BOTTOM EDGE OF TRUNK LID. 2 8”X8” INSPECTION HOLES MUST BE CUT OVER EACH FRAME RAIL, WE WILL NOT EVEN INSPECT THE CAR IF THESE ARE NOT THERE. YOU ARE ALLOWED 8 3/8 NUT AND BOLTS WITH 1-INCH OD WASHERS TO BOLT HOLE TOGETHER. SPEAKER DECK MAY BE REMOVED. TRUNK LID CAN NOT BE MOVED FORWARD OF ORIGINAL LOCATION. YOU MUST MAINTAIN A 8 INCH SPACE BETWEEN TRUNK LID AND TRUNK FLOOR. YOU CAN BOLT THE BOTTOM OF THE QUARTER WITH 4 3/8 BOLTS WITH A 1IN OD WASHER. NONE OF THE TRUNK LID OR BODY SEAMS CAN BE WELDED.

3.       CREASING IS ALLOWED BUT ONLY FROM THE REAR PILLAR BACK. QUARTER PANELS MUST REMAIN VERTICAL NO WEDGES ALLOWED.

4.       BODY MOUNTS MAY BE CHANGED OUT BUT MUST RETAIN A 1-INCH SPACE/GAP YOU CAN USE THE FACTORY MOUNT OR RUBBER HOCKEY PUCK NO SOLID METAL MOUNTS. BOLT MAY BE 5/8 NO LONGER THAN 6” WITH UP TO A 3X3 1/4 WASHER INSIDE THE FRAME AND INSIDE THE BODY, MOUNTS MUST BE FREE FLOATING DO NOT WELD IN PLACE. CORE SUPPORT MOUNT CAN BE 3 STACKED RUBBER HOCKEY PUCKS OR 2’’X2’’ ¼ PIPE 6 INCHES LONG FREE FLOATING NOT WELDED WITH A 5/8 THREADED ROD THREW THE HOOD. THE WASHER FOR THE CORE SUPPORT MOUNT CAN BE NO LARGER THAN 3”X3” ¼ THICK. HOOD PLATE CAN BE NO LARGER THAN 4”X4” ¼ THICK THESE COUNT AS 2 OF YOUR 6 HOOD TIE DOWNS. CORE SUPPORT MOUNTING LOCATION CANNOT BE ALTERED OR MOVED. MAY NOT CUT FRAME PAST FRONT OF THE CORE SUPPORT MOUNT.

5.       HOOD CAN BE HELD DOWN IN 6 SPOTS WITH ANY OF THESE OPTIONS. 2X2 1/4 3-INCH-LONG ANGLE IRON WELDED TO THE HOOD AND FENDER, 3 STRANDS PER HOLE 9 WIRE OR CHAIN. 2 HOOD HOLES FOR HEADERS CAN BE BOLTED TOGETHER IN 8 SPOTS WITH 3/8 NUT AND BOLT AND 1-INCH WASHERS.

6.       FRONT AND REAR WINDOW. ALLOWED 2 BARS IN FRONT WINDOW FOR SAFETY 3X1/4 FLAT STOCK WELDED OR BOLTED TO ROOF AND COWL AREA. REAR WINDOW ALLOWED 1 CHAIN 5/16 BOLTED TO ROOF IN 2 SPOTS AND TRUNK IN 2 SPOTS OR 9 WIRE NO MORE THAN 3 STRANDS TWISTED TOGETHER.

7.       WHEEL OPENINGS MAYBE BE BOLTED IN 4 SPOTS WITH 3/8 NUT AND BOLT 1-INCH WASHERS.

8.       FRONT FRAME CAN BE SHORTENED BUT CANNOT BE ANY SHORTER THAN IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR SUPPORT MOUNT OR 20IN FROM FRONT OF SPRING BUCKET FOR THOSE WITHOUT A WELDED-ON CORE SUPPORT MOUNT. CARS WITH A WELDED BRACKET OR FACTORY HOLE FOR FRONT CORE SUPPORT CAN CUT 1/2 WAY THROUGHT THE HOLE AND NO FURTHER.

9.       YOU ARE ALLOWED TWO SPOTS OF #9 WIRE SHEET METAL TO SHEET METAL ONLY INSIDE THE CAR; NO MORE THAN DOUBLE WRAPPED.

10.   NO POST CARS WILL BE ALLOWED ONE ¼” X 4” STRAP DIRECTLY ON THE DOOR SEAM TO THE ROOF IT CAN BE WELDED NO MORE THAN 3” UP THE ROOF LINE AND NO MORE THAN 3” DOWN THE DOOR.

11.   DO NOT PAINT OR UNDERCOAT FRAMES INSIDE OR OUT. DO NOT GRIND OR BUFF FRAMES. IF YOU WELD ON THE FRAME OTHER THAN WHAT IS SPECIFIED, YOU WILL BE LOADED.

12.   COLD BENDING WILL BE ALLOWED; HOWEVER, YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO MAINTAIN THE 6 INCH BODY MOUNT LENGTH. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED NO MORE THAN 3 HOCKEY PUCKS OR ONE 2” X 2” X 1/4” SPACER PER SIDE, MAX OF 6” LONG AT THE CORE SUPPORT. IF USING 2” X 2” X 1/4” AT THE CORE SUPPORT, THESE CANNOT BE WELDED TO THE BODY OR FRAME. MUST SEE GAP BETWEEN EDGE OF 2X2 AND FRAME OR CORE SUPPORT. NO MORE THAN 2 HOCKEY PUCKS AT THE FIREWALL AND NO MORE THAN ONE HOCKEY PUCK AT ANY OTHER BODY MOUNT LOCATION. REPLACEMENT RUBBER HOCKEY PUCK MOUNTS MUST BE ONE INCH IN WIDTH, DO NOT CUT THEM IN HALF.

13.   NO FRAME WELDING

14.   WE WILL ALLOW 4 ADDITIONAL PLATES, EXCEPT 77 AND NEWER METRIC GM CARS WE WILL ALLOW 4 EXTRA 4”X4” ¼  SQUARE PLATE WITH 90 DEGREE CORNERS FIX IT PLATES (MUST BE A METRIC NOT 77 MID-SIZE GM SUCH AS MALIB MONTE CARLO CUTLASS, 77/78 TORANADO 77/78 ELDORADO REGAL GRAND PRIX) CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION ON MODELS)  THE PLATE ALLOWED MUST BE A MAXIMUM OF 4 INCHES BY 4 INCHES BY 1/4 INCH THICK (4”X4”X1/4”) THERE MUST BE A 1/4” HOLE DRILLED IN THE CENTER OF THE PLATE, WHICH CANNOT BE PLUG WELDED. PLATE MUST REMAIN SQUARE (FOUR 90-DEGREE CORNERS). THERE WILL BE NO MORE THAN 4 PLATES ALLOWED TOTAL (EXCEPT METRIC GMS ARE ALLOWED 8 TOTAL PLATES), WITH NO MORE THAN 2 PLATES PER FRAME RAIL. YOU CANNOT USE PLATE TO CONNECT SUB FRAME, FRAME OR BODY. THE PLATE MUST COMPLETELY REMAIN ON THE SUB FRAME OR FRAME, OR COMPLETELY ON SHEET METAL. THE PLATE MAY NOT BE USED OFF ANY PART OF THE CAGE. IF ANY PART OF THE PLATE IS REMOVED IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO BE ADDED ELSEWHERE. THE WELDS TO ATTACH THE PLATES ARE SINGLE PASS NO MORE THAN ½ INCH WIDE. THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ½ INCH GAP BETWEEN THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE PLATE ANY OTHER ADDED MATERIAL OR WELDS. ANY ATTACHED PLATE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE REMOVED AND PLACED ELSEWHERE. YOU CAN ADD THE PLATES AT ANY TIME - FRESH, AFTER THE HEATS, SECOND RUN, THIRD RUN, ECT. BUT NO MORE THAN 4 PLATES WILL BE ALLOWED TOTAL. DO NOT ASK FOR ADDITIONAL PLATES OR FIXES FOR BENDS. CHOOSE WISELY THE USE OF THE GIVEN MATERIAL. THE PLATES MUST BE PAINTED WHITE. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS RULE IS NOT FOLLOWED THE ENTIRE PLATE WILL BE REMOVED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REPLACE IT.

15.   ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE FRAME OR SUBFRAME (STEEL, CONCRETE, FOAM, ETC) WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC LOAD - NO FIX WILL BE GIVEN. ANYTHING IN QUESTION WILL BE SCOPED.

BUMPERS

1.       BUMPER OPTIONS. ANY OEM CAR BUMPER CAN BE USED. MAY BE SEAM WELDED AND STUFFED, NO SHARP/JAGGED EDGES. REAR BUMPER CAN BE HOMEMADE 3’’X 6’’ 3/16 MUST BE FLAT, NO POINTY REAR BUMPER, THERE ARE SOME OEM REPLICA REAR BUMPERS IF YOU WANT TO GO THIS ROUTE IT MUST OK’D BEFORE RUNNING.  NO RAMP DESIGNED REAR BUMPERS, REAR BUMPER MUST BE MOUNTED 90 DEGREES TO THE END OF THE FRAME RAIL.

2.       B. HOMEMADE BUMPER IS ALLOWED. BUMPER CAN BE A MAXIMUM OF 8INX8IN WITH A 4IN POINT OVER 32IN THIS MUST BE CENTERED. BUMPER CAN BE AS WIDE AS THE CENTER OF THE FRONT TIRES. ANY PART OF THE BUMPER THAT MEASURES LARGER THAN THE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS WILL HAVE TO CUT IT.

3.       WE WILL ALLOW AFTERMARKET REPLICA BUMPERS

4.       BUMPER MOUNTING, YOU MAY HARDNOSE THE BUMPER TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FRAME, BUMPER CANNOT SLIDE OVER THE FRAME RAILS IN ANY WAY OR BE BUILT ROUND THE FRAME RAILS. YOU CAN USE A 6INX6IN ¼ THICK PLATE BETWEEN BUMPER AND FRAME RAIL TO MOUNT BUMPER. WE WILL ALLOW 2 3’’X6” 1/4 PLATES PER SIDE TO ATTACH BUMPER TO FRAME. 6 INCHES WILL BE MEASURED FROM BACKING OF BUMPER IF ABUSED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE WHOLE PLATE. BUMPER CAN BE WELDED ON OR BOLTED WITH 4 1/2 BOLTS PER SIDE. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN THE FRAME RAIL. NO ADDED BUMPER SHOCKS.

5.       YOU CAN COMPRESS THE FACTORY SHOCK AND WELD IT, SO IT WON’T EXTEND AND WELD BUMPER TO THE FACTORY BUMPER PLATE.

6.       CARS WITH A BUMPER SHOCK/BRACKET ON OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME, THESE MUST BE BOLTED IN A FACTORY HOLE. THE FIRST 6INCHS CAN BE WELDED

7.       FRONT AND REAR BUMPER MUST HAVE 9 WIRE OR CHAIN IN TWO LOCATIONS THROUGH SHEET METAL (CORE SUPPORT OR HOOD) TO HOLD THEM ON. IT MAY GO TO THE FRAME BUT MUST GO THROUGH AN EXISTING HOLE OR A FACTORY BOLT. DO NOT WELD THE CHAIN. CHAIN CANNOT BE LARGER THAN 3/8” 12IN LONG OR NO MORE THAN 3 STRANDS OF 9 WIRE.

8.       FRONT AND REAR BUMPER MAYBE NO HIGHER THAN 22 INCHES FROM GROUND TO BOTTOM OF BUMPER, REAR BUMPER CANNOT BE LOWER THAN 15 INCHES FROM GROUND TO BOTTOM OF BUMPER.

ENGINES TRANSMISSIONS REARENDS AND DRIVESHAFTS

1.       MOTOR SWAPS ALLOWED – FACTORY STYLE ONLY OR HD MOUNTS ALLOWED, NO SOLID MOUNTS.

2.       LOWER ENGINE CRADLE ALLOWED WITH A FRONT PLATE. NO MID PLATE/ NO HALO/ NO DISTRIBUTOR PROTECTOR. PULLEY PROTECTOR ALLOWED, ENGINE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR 03 AND NEWER FORD LINCOLN AND MERCURY ALLOWED, SMITH METAL WORKS, GRAY AREA AND CATSKILL FAB STYLE OR SIMILAR ALLOWED. IN NO WAY MAY ANY IT BE WELDED TO THE FACTORY FRAME RAILS.

3.       NO EXCESSIVE MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION MOUNTS (MAX 8 INCHES OF WELD PER MOUNT)

4.       NO FULL CRADLES, NO TRANSMISSION BRACES

5.       FACTORY TRANS MOUNT AND CROSS-MEMBER OR A 2INX2IN ¼ SQUARE STOCK CROSSMEMBER. THIS MUST BE STRAIGHT NOT CURVED OR ANGLED IN ANY WAY. A PIECE OF 2INX2IN 1/4 6 INCHES LONG CAN BE WELDED TO FRAME TO ATTACH THE SQUARE STOCK TO. CROSSMEMBER CAN ONLY ATTACH IN 2 SPOTS TOTAL. 2X2 MUST BE WELDED TO THE ANGLE IRON, 2X2 CAN NOT RUN LENGTH WISE ON THE FRAME

6.       TRANSMISSION CAN ONLY ATTACH TO THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER. CAN NOT BE WIRED, CHAINED OR CABLED TO THE CAGE.

7.       TWO BATTERIES PER CAR ARE ALLOWED. BATTERIES MUST BE MOUNTED SECURELY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD OR CAGE AND COVERED WITH A RUBBER MAT. WE REQUIRE METAL FRAMES BOLTED OR WELDED TO THE FLOOR OR CHAINS. DO NOT USE ZIP SCREWS, RATCHET STRAPS OR RUBBER STRAPS. DO NOT STRENGTHEN CAR WITH THE BATTERY BOX.

8.       AFTERMARKET SHIFTERS ALLOWED; HOMEMADE SHIFTER ALLOWED.

9.       TRANSMISSION COOLER (FAN OR ICE) WILL BE ALLOWED AND MUST BE SECURED AND MUST HAVE HYDRAULIC LINES NO RUBBER GAS LINES AND HOSE CLAMPS.

10.   AFTERMARKET PEDAL COMBO ALLOWED, BOLTED TO FLOOR ONLY DO NOT ATTACH TO THE FRAME. ALL CARS MUST HAVE WORKING BRAKES.

11.   ANY REAR ALLOWED, YOU MAY WELD PERCHES OR MOUNTS TO MAKE IT FIT. PINION BRAKE ALLOWED, SLIDER DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWED, 98 UP FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN MAY USE WATTS KIT, BUT CONTROL ARMS MUST BE STOCK STYLE OR 2X2 ¼ WALL WITH OPEN ENDS. TRAILING ARMS CAN BE MODIFIED FOR LENGTH WITH A 2IN OVERLAP.

12.   WATER ONLY IN COOLING SYSTEM. PLEASE DRAIN ANTIFREEZE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT THE TRACK. ANY COOLING SYSTEM MUST BE WIRED OR BOLTED NO WELDING. WATER BOXES MAY BE USED. WATER BOX SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 28” X 31” AND MUST BE BOLTED IN WITH NO MORE THAN FOUR 3/8” BOLTS USING 1¼” INCH WASHERS.

13.   MAY USE EXPANDED METAL OR RAD GUARD 1/8” THICK CAN BE 1 INCH BIGGER THAN THE RADIATOR OPENING, OUTSIDE OF THE CORE SUPPORT BOLTED ONLY WITH FOUR 3/8” BOLTS. THIS WILL BE OFFICALS DISCRETION

14.   EXHAUST MAY EXIT UNDER THE CAR OR STRAIGHT UP THROUGH THE HOOD. SOME TYPE OF AIR CLEANER MUST BE USED. NO OPEN CARBS WILL BE ALLOWED.

SUSPENSION

1.       SUSPENSION MAY BE RAISED BY USING TORSION ADJUSTMENTS, SPRING SPACERS OR YOU MAY USE A 2” X 4” X 1/4” STRAP TO HOLD DOWN THE A-ARM ONLY (ONE STRAP ON THE FRONT SIDE AND ONE STRAP ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE A-ARM). NO ADDITIONAL METAL OR CHAIN MAY BE ADDED. FRONT SUSPENSION MAY BE LOCKED. REAR SUSPENSION MAY BE CLAMPED OR STUFFED WITH RAGS. SHOCKS AND SPRINGS MAY BE FROM CARS ONLY. STRUTS, A- ARMS AND TIE RODS MUST APPEAR STOCK, TIE ROD SLEEVES MAYBE REINFORCED WITH NO MORE THAN ½ REBAR OR SLEEVED WITH A PIPE NOT TO EXCEED ¾ OF AN INCH, TIE ROD ENDS, BALL JOINTS MUST REMAIN OEM. NO WELDING OF ANY SUSPENSION COMPONENTS TO FRAME OR BODY (EXCEPT A-ARM RULE ABOVE). NO PLATING OR ADDED METAL WILL BE ALLOWED TO STRENGTHEN SPRINGS, STRUTS, SPINDLES ETC. NO TRUCK PARTS.

2.       STRUTS MUST BE STOCK APPEARING.

3.       REAR SUSPENSION, YOU MAY CHAIN REAR SUSPENSION FOR HEIGHT, NO LARGER 3/8 CHAIN. YOU MAY RUN A HOMEMADE PIPE REAR SHOCKS THEY MUST BOLT INTO FACTORY LOCATION AND NOT USED TO RE-ENFORCE THE CAR IN ANYWAY, MAY SWAP OUT AIR BAGS FOR COIL SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING CARS NO MORE THAN 7 LEAF’S PER SIDE FACTORY STAGGER AND 4 SPRING CLAMPS PER SIDE.

4.       NO SUSPENSIONS CONVERSIONS BESIDES SWAPPING OUT AIR BAG SUSPENSION FOR COIL SPRINGS.

FINAL TECH

DO NOT WELD…IF IT DID NOT COME OFF THE FACTORY FLOOR DO NOT DO IT.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED. ANYONE CAUGHT IN VIOLATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES POLICY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. ALL VEHICLES WITH BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY TO THE GROUNDS. ANYONE THOUGHT TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS. VIOLATIONS BY ANY DRIVER OR CREW MEMBER WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND REMOVAL FROM THE GROUNDS.

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TYLER ATWELL 1-518-569-3149

DUNCAN CRAM 1-802-855-1055

DNA BUMPER SWAP RULES 2025

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COMPETITION RULES

1. DRIVERS MUST REMAIN IN THE VEHICLE WITH HELMET, SEATBELT, EYE PROTECTION AND STEERING WHEEL ON UNTIL NOTIFIED BY AN OFFICIAL THAT IS SAFE TO EXIT THE CAR. LONG SLEVES AND PANTS ARE REQUIRED, FIREPROOF CLOTHING IS SUGGESTED

2. DRIVER ONLY IN TECH LINE IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE VEHICALS HAVE A CREW MEMBER BRING IT UP TOGETHER OR BRING IT UP AFTER YOURSELF.

3. TECH CLOSES 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOW TIME. DO NOT WAIT TO COME TO TECH YOU WILL NOT GET A CHANCE TO FIX ANYTHING THAT’S WRONG

4. DRIVER DOOR HITS ARE ILLEGAL. IF THE HIT IS DEEMED BY AN OFFICIAL TO BE CARELESS OR INTENTIONAL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. IF YOU USE YOUR DRIVER’S DOOR AS A DEFENSE, WE WILL NOT ENFORCE THE RULE.

5. NO HOT RODDING IN THE PITS. KEEP IT AT AN IDLE.

6. ANY OPEN DOOR WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. BROKEN SEAT WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUAIFCATION.

7. YOU ARE ALLOWED ONE FIRE. A SECOND FIRE WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. YOU MAY RETURN IN LATER ROUNDS.

8. SANDBAGGING IS NOT TOLERATED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. LOCKING UP BRAKES PRIOR TO A HIT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A DRIVERS DOOR HIT WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE FANS PAY TO SEE A SHOW, PUT ONE ON FOR THEM!

9. NO TEAMING THIS WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

10. YOU MUST MAKE AN AGGRESSIVE HIT EVERY 60 SECONDS.

11. THERE IS NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS. THIS INCLUDES PIT CREWS. IF YOU OR YOUR CREW IS CAUGHT WITH ALCOHOL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL:

1. NO IMPERIALS 1973 OR OLD OR IMPERIAL SUB FRAMES

a. NO HEARSES OR AMBULANCES

b. NO TRUCKS OR TRUCK FRAMES

c. ANY QUESTIONS ON CAR CHOICE PLEASE ASK.

2. ALL CARS MUST HAVE A NUMBER OR SLOGAN DISPLAYED ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LARGE ENOUGH FOR ANNOUNCER TO READ, A ROOF SIGN IS ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. NO PROFANITY OR VULGAR SAYINGS. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN REQUESTED BY OUR FAIR BOARDS TO DO AWAY WITH MIDDLE FINGER FLAPPERS ON THE HEADERS. `

3. STOCK MEANS STOCK ALL CARS ARE CONSIDERED STOCK EXCEPT ANYTHING SPECIFIED IN THESE RULES. ALL RUST AND ROT REPAIR MUST BE OK’D BY HEAD OFFICIAL.

4. THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO ANY FWD OR RWD V8, V6, OR 4-CYLINDER CAR (OTHER THAN WHAT’S LISTED ABOVE).

5. CARS MUST BE STRIPPED PRIOR TO SHOWING UP TO THE EVENT, AIR BAGS MUST BE REMOVED, ALL FLAMABLE MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED.

6. NO WELDING. FOUR WIRES OR CHAINS PER DOOR. FOUR WIRE OR CHAIN HOLD-DOWNS LOCATIONS FOR HOOD. FOUR WIRE OR CHAIN HOLD-DOWN LOCATIONS FOR TRUNKS. NO ADDITIONAL MATERIAL MAY BE ADDED. 9 WIRE CAN BE DOUBLE STRANDS AND CHAIN CAN BE NO BIGGER THEN 3/8 NO COMBINTIONS OF THE 2.

7. MOVE THE BATTERY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD OR FRONT SEAT AREA. NO MILK CRATES, NO ZIP TIES, NO ZIP SCREWS CAN BE USED. METAL BATTERY BOX, BOLTED TO THE FLOOR.

8. MOVE THE GAS TANK. (MAKE SURE ITS SECURE NO ZIP SCREWS)  MAY RUN THE STOCK TANK IF IT IS MOUNTED IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE AND IS SAFE. NO STOCK FULL SIZE TANKS ALLOWED INSIDE THE CAR.

9. ANY SHIFTER ALLOWED

10. ANY AIR FILLED TIRE ALLOWED, DOUBLED, TUBED AND FLAPS ALL OK

11. NO AFTERMARKET PARTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANYTHING NOTED IN THE RULES.

12. TRANSMISSION COOLER ALLOWED. NO CHEAP RUBBER HOSE AND OLD HOSE CLAMPS MUST BE SAFE.

13. FLOOR MOUNTED BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY 4 BOLTS NO LARGER THEN ½IN HOLDING IT TO THE FLOOR ONLY. BOLTED TO SHEETMETAL ONLY WITH STANDARD 1/2 IN WASHER. ANYTHING EXCESSIVE WILL BE REMOVED.

14. ANY OEM CAR BUMPER OR A 3”X3” 3/16 TUBE CAN BE USED END MUST BE CAPPED WITH A ONE INCH INSPECTION HOLE IN EACH END NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS. MUST BE STOCK NO ADDED METAL OR SEAM WELDING. YOU CAN WELD A 6”X6” ¼ PLATE TO END OF THE FRAME RAIL TO MOUNT THE BUMPER TO NOTHING DOWN THE SIDES OF THE FRAME RAILS. BUMPER CAN BOLT TO THE PLATE WITH 4 BOLTS PER SIDE NO LARGER THEN 1/2IN OR BE WELDED DIRECTLY TO THE PLATE. THE SAME RULE APPLIES FOR MOUNTING THE REAR BUMPER. BOTH BUMPERS MUST BE 9 WIRED OR CHAINED ON IN 2 SPOTS, 3/8 CHAIN OR DOUBLE STRAND OF 9 WIRE. CAN NOT GO THREW THE BODY MOUNT

15. CAN REPLACE CORE SUPPORT BOLTS WITH 6 INCH LONG 5/8 BOLT 2 HOCKEY PUCKS AND 2 3”X3” ¼ THICK WASHERS. ALL OTHER BODY MOUNTS MUST BE ORIGINAL AND UNTOUCHED. IF MOUNT IS BAD CALL TECH FOR REPAIR OPTION.

16. NO SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS BESIDES REPLACING AIRBAGS/AIR SHOCKS/STRUTS FOR COIL SPRINGS FROM A CAR. NO TRUCK PARTS, OEM CAR PARTS ONLY. OEM TIE ROD,BALL JOINTS AND STRUTS

17. STOCK STEERING COLUMN NO AFTERMARKET COLUMN

18. NO BODY CREASING.  QUARTERS MUST REMAIN VERTICAL ON FRESH AND PRE-RUN, DO NOT WEDGE THE BACK. SPEAKER DECK MUST REMAIN IN STOCK LOCATION DO NOT REMOVE IT. PRE RAN CARS WILL HAVE TO PULL QUARTERS UP IF PUSHED DOWN.

19. NO TUCKING

20. NO ADDED BUMPER SHOCKS.

21. HEADERS WILL BE ALLOWED

22. YOU CAN WELD YOUR REAR CENTER TO MAKE IT POSI

23. ANY MAKE ENGINE COMBINATION ALLOWED MUST BE MOUNTED IN WITH A STOCK OEM RUBBER MOTOR MOUNT. MOUNT CAN BE WELDED ON TO ENGINE CRADLE/SADDLE WITH ONLY 8 INCH’S OF WELD. 03 UP FORDS CAN USE A BASIC U SHAPED MOUNT ONLY ATTACHS TO THE ALUMINUM CROSSMEMBER IN THE 2 HOLES FOR THE MOTOR MOUNTS, CAN NOT TOUCH THE FRAME RAILS. MESSAGE WITH ANY QUESTIONS IF YOUR NOT SURE.

24. A 4-POINT CAGE WILL BE ALLOWED – FOR DRIVER PROTECTION ONLY! ANYTHING IN EXCESS WILL BE FORCED TO CUT OR LOADED AT JUDGE’S DISCRETION. CAGE BARS CAN BE NO BIGGER THEN 3X3 TUBING, SIDE BARS CAN BE NO LONGER THEN 60INCHS AND CAN NOT GO ANY FURTHER BACK THEN WHERE THE SEAT MEETS THE KICK PANEL. CAGE MUST BE 5 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND CENTER OF THE FIREWALL. SIMPLE TANK PROTECTOR ALLOWED, OFF THE BACK BAR ONLY MUST BE 8 INCHES FROM ANY SHEET METAL, KEEP IT TIGHT TO THE TANK, DO NOT ABUSE THIS RULE OR WE WILL TAKE IT AWAY.

25. HALO BAR ALLOWED MUST MOUNT OFF THE SEAT BAR AND RUN 90 DEGREES UP RIGHT DO NOT ANGLE THIS YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE IT.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED. ANYONE CAUGHT IN VIOLATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES POLICY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. ALL VEHICLES WITH BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY TO THE GROUNDS. ANYONE THOUGHT TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS. VIOLATIONS BY ANY DRIVER OR CREW MEMBER WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND REMOVAL FROM THE GROUNDS.

ANY QUESTIONS CALL TEXT OR FACEBOOK MESSAGE

FOR FULL-SIZE TYLER ATWELL @ 1-518-569-3149 OR DUNCAN CRAM @ 802-855-1055

FOR COMPACTS TOM WOODBURY @ 802-236-9365

PLEASE REMEMBER WE ALL WORK SO GIVE US TIME TO REPLY, NO CALLS AFTER 9PM

DNA Windshield Class 2025

Printable Rules

ANY CAR, COMPACTS ARE CONSIDERED A FACTORY 4 CYLINDER FWD OR RWD OR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FWD CAR, OR A RWD 6 CYLINDER THAT HAS A FACTORY WHEEL BASE OF LESS THAN 107 INCHES. ANY V8 FWD OR RWD. NO LIMOS, HEARSES, AMBULANCES, SUICIDE LINCOLNS, OR IMPERIALS.

COMPETITION RULES

1. DRIVERS MUST REMAIN IN THE VEHICLE WITH HELMET, SEATBELT, EYE PROTECTION AND STEERING WHEEL ON UNTIL NOTIFIED BY AN OFFICIAL THAT IS SAFE TO EXIT THE CAR. LONG SLEVES AND PAINTS REQUIRED, FIREPROOF CLOTHING IS SUGGESTED

2. DRIVER ONLY IN TECH LINE IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAVE A CREW MEMBER BRING IT UP TOGETHER OR BRING IT UP AFTER YOURSELF.

3. TECH CLOSES 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOW TIME. DO NOT WAIT TO COME TO TECH YOU WILL NOT GET A CHANCE TO FIX ANYTHING THAT’S WRONG

4. DRIVER DOOR HITS ARE ILLEGAL. IF THE HIT IS DEEMED BY AN OFFICIAL TO BE CARELESS OR INTENTIONAL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. IF YOU USE YOUR DRIVER’S DOOR AS A DEFENSE, WE WILL NOT ENFORCE THE RULE.

5. NO HOT RODDING IN THE PITS. KEEP IT AT AN IDLE.

6. ANY OPEN DOOR WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. BROKEN SEAT WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUAIFCATION.

7. YOU ARE ALLOWED ONE FIRE. A SECOND FIRE WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. YOU MAY RETURN IN LATER ROUNDS.

8. SANDBAGGING IS NOT TOLERATED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. LOCKING UP BRAKES PRIOR TO A HIT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A DRIVERS DOOR HIT WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE FANS PAY TO SEE A SHOW, PUT ONE ON FOR THEM!

9. NO TEAMING THIS WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

10. YOU MUST MAKE AN AGGRESSIVE HIT EVERY 60 SECONDS.

11. THERE IS NO ALCOHOLIN THE PITS. THIS INCLUDES PIT CREWS. IF YOU OR YOUR CREW IS CAUGHT WITH ALCOHOL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

    GENERAL

    1. ALL PARTS MUST BE FACTORY MANUFACTURER TO MANUFACTURER GM CAR MUST HAVE GM DRIVETRAIN .. GM MOTOR, GM TRANS, GM REAR FORDCO CAR MUST HAVE FORD DRIVETRAIN, FORD MOTOR, FORD TRANS, FORD REAR SAME GOES FOR ANY MAKE MODEL (IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL)

    2. ALL GLASS MUST BE REMOVED, EXCEPT THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD MAY REMAIN INPLACE.

    3. ALL PLASTIC BUMPER COVERS, MIRRORS, HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS MUST BE REMOVED.

    4. ALL AIRBAGS MUST BE REMOVED.

    5. INTERIOR CARPET, PLASTIC MOLDINGS, AND REAR SEATS MUST BE REMOVED. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MUST REMAIN IF NO CAGE IS USED

    6. ALL CARS MUST BE SWEPT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND GLASS.

    7. THE FACTORY FUEL TANK MAY REMAIN IN THE ORIGINAL POSITION, ONLY IF LOCATED INFRONT OF THE REAR AXLE. ALL V8’S MUST MOVE FUEL CELL

    8. ALL ANTI-FREEZE MUST BE DRAINED FROM THE RADIATOR. WATER ONLY. FACTORY RADIATOR ONLY

    9. ALL DOORS MUST BE WIRED, CHAINED, OR BOLTED SHUT. MAXIMUM OF 2 LOCATIONS PER DOOR. DRIVERS’ DOOR MAY BE WELDED DOOR STRAPPING MAY BE A MAXIMUM OF 3-INCHES WIDE AND A DOOR SKIN MAY BE USED. IF NO DOOR SKIN IS USED YOU MAY RUN A PLATE FROM THE CAGE DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD DO NOT ATTACH TO THE FRAME. THIS IS FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ABUSE THE RULE.

    10. BATTERY MAY BE RELOCATED INTO THE DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT. (THIS IS PREFERRED). IF RELOCATED, THE BATTERY MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED (BOLTED) IN A BOX TO THE FLOOR AND COVERED PREFERRED.

    11. A SIMPLE CAGE BAR MAY BE WELDED BEHIND THE SEAT, ACROSS THE DASH AND TWO SIDE BARS USED. SIDE BARS ARE TO BE NO LONGER THAN 60 INCHES AND MUST STOP AT OR BEFORE THE REAR KICK PANELS. FRONT (DASH) BAR CANNOT CONTOUR THE DASH FOR DRIVER’S SAFETY AND MUST REMAIN AT LEAST 5” FROM FIREWALL AT ALL POINTS. MUST BE SECURELY WELDED OR BOLTED. MAXIMUM 3-IN. BAR. ALL CAGE BARS MUST BE AT LEAST 5” FROM FLOOR.

12. AN AFTERMARKET FUEL CELL, BOAT TANK, OR CUSTOM METAL TANK MAY BE USED. MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED (BOLTED) BEFORE INSPECTION. NO PLASTIC TANKS OR STOCK TANKS INSIDE THE CAR. NO LEAKING GAS. A SIMPLE TANK PROTECTOR WILL BE ALLOWED NO MORE THAN 3 INCHES WIDER THAN THE TANK. 7–10-GALLON TANK MAX. GAS TANK PROTECTOR MUST REMAIL 8” FROM ALL SHEET METAL.

13. THE TRUNK MUST BE WIRED, CHAINED (3/16” MAX CHAIN) OR BOLTED SHUT (MAX 3/8” BOLT). MAXIMUM OF 2 SPOTS TOTAL.

14. THE HOOD MUST BE WIRED, CHAINED (3/16” MAX CHAIN) OR BOLTED SHUT (MAX 3/8” BOLT) (CORE SUPPORT ONLY). MAXIMUM OF 2 SPOTS TOTAL. THE HOOD LATCH MUST BE REMOVED. A 12”X12” HOLE MUST BE PLACED IN THE HOOD, OVER THE ENGINE.

15. STOCK/FACTORY PASSENGER CAR WHEELS AND TIRES ONLY. SPARE DONUT TIRES PERMITTED. TIRES MUST BE DOT APPROVED. NO SOLID

16. TIRES, MUST BE AIR FILLED. NO WHEEL CENTERS OR WHEEL REINFORCEMENTS PERMITTED. ALL WHEEL WEIGHTS MUST BE REMOVED.

17. HEADERS WILL BE ALLOWED

18. FACTORY SHIFTER OR SIMPLE ROD SHIFTER WILL BE ALLOWED. NO AFTERMARKET.

19. FACTORY PEDALS MUST BE USED. NO AFTERMARKET.

20. ABSOLUTELY NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE SUSPENSION PERMITTED.

21. IF WINDSHIELD IS REMOVED, A VERTICAL BAR, STRAP, CHAIN OR WIRE MUST BE USED TO PREVENT OBJECTS FROM ENTERING CAR. DO NOT USE TO STRENGTHEN CAR.

22. FACTORY NON SEAM WELDED OEM CAR BUMPERS ONLY, BOLTED ON. A SINGLE PASS WELD WILL BE ALLOWED AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER FOR MOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY. A SINGLE PASS WILL BE ALLOWED AROUND THE OEM SHOCKS IF THEY ARE COMPRESSED, AND AT THE BACKING OF THE BUMPER WHERE THE BUMPER SHOCK MEETS THE BUMPER. CALL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

23. BUMPERS MUST BE WIRED IN TWO LOCATIONS TO SHEET METAL, NO SHOCKS INSIDE THE FRAME UNLESS OEM.

24. NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS PERMITTED. IF NOT LISTED ABOVE, IT IS NOT PERMITTED.

25. ALL ENTRIES WILL HAVE 2 CHANCES TO PASS INSPECTION. IF FAIL TO PASS ON 2ND ATTEMPT, YOU WILL BE CHARGED ANOTHER ENTRY FEE OR WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTRY WITH NO REFUND!

    FINAL TECH

    DO NOT WELD…IF IT DID NOT COME OFF THE FACTORY FLOOR DO NOT DO IT.

    ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED. ANYONE CAUGHT IN VIOLATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES POLICY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. ALL VEHICLES WITH BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON ENTRY TO THE GROUNDS. ANYONE THOUGHT TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS. VIOLATIONS BY ANY DRIVER OR CREW MEMBER WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND REMOVAL FROM THE GROUNDS.

    ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT CALL, TEXT OF FACEBOOK. PLEASE NO MESSAGES AFTER 9PM AND REMEMBER WE ALL WORK FULL TIME GIVE US SOME TIME TO GET BACK TO YOU

    TYLER ATWELL 1-518-569-3149

    DUNCAN CRAM 1-802-855-1055

DNA TRUCKS 2025

Printable Rules

Competition Rules

1. DRIVERS MUST REMAIN IN THE VEHICLE WITH HELMET, SEATBELT, EYE PROTECTION AND STEERING WHEEL ON UNTIL NOTIFIED BY AN OFFICIAL THAT IS SAFE TO EXIT THE CAR. LONG SLEVES AND PANTS ARE REQUIRED, FIREPROOF CLOTHING IS SUGGESTED

2. DRIVER ONLY IN TECH LINE IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE VEHICALS HAVE A CREW MEMBER BRING IT UP TOGETHER OR BRING IT UP AFTER YOURSELF.

3. TECH CLOSES 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOW TIME. DO NOT WAIT TO COME TO TECH YOU WILL NOT GET A CHANCE TO FIX ANYTHING THAT’S WRONG

4. DRIVER DOOR HITS ARE ILLEGAL. IF THE HIT IS DEEMED BY AN OFFICIAL TO BE CARELESS OR INTENTIONAL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. IF YOU USE YOUR DRIVER’S DOOR AS A DEFENSE, WE WILL NOT ENFORCE THE RULE.

5. NO HOT RODDING IN THE PITS. KEEP IT AT AN IDLE.

6. ANY OPEN DOOR WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. BROKEN SEAT WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUAIFCATION.

7. YOU ARE ALLOWED ONE FIRE. A SECOND FIRE WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. YOU MAY RETURN IN LATER ROUNDS.

8. SANDBAGGING IS NOT TOLERATED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. LOCKING UP BRAKES PRIOR TO A HIT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A DRIVERS DOOR HIT WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE FANS PAY TO SEE A SHOW, PUT ONE ON FOR THEM!

9. NO TEAMING THIS WILL CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

10. YOU MUST MAKE AN AGGRESSIVE HIT EVERY 60 SECONDS.

11. THERE IS NO ALCOHOL IN THE PITS. THIS INCLUDES PIT CREWS. IF YOU OR YOUR CREW IS CAUGHT WITH ALCOHOL, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL

1. Any Truck, Van or SUV up to and including 3⁄4 ton chassis. NO COMMERCIAL OR 1 TON FRAMES will be allowed. NO 4WD or AWD. Max 8 lug axles and spindles. Any questions on truck, please ask.

2. NO WELDING. 4 wires or chains per door. 4 wire or chain hold downs for hood. 4 wire or chain hold downs for tailgates. DRIVERS DOOR CAN BE FULLY WELDED AND CAN HAVE A ¼ SKIN ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE FOR SAFETY, CANNOT GO FURTHER THEN 3 INCHES PAST FRONT OR REAR DOOR SEAM. No additional material can be added

3. Move battery to passenger side floorboard or front seat area bolted to the floor in a secured box NO zip screws will be accepted. 2 BATTERIES ALLOWED

4. Move gas tank. (make sure its secure, no zip Screws)

5. ANY SHIFTER ALLOWED

6. ANY AIR-FILLED TIRES.  NO SOLIDS AND NO SOLID WHEEL CENTERS, MAY RUN A SMALL MULTI LUG WHEEL CENTER

7. Transmission cooler (fan or ice) will be allowed but must be secured.

8. Stock pedals or aftermarket brake and gas pedal allowed

9. Any OEM car bumper can be used or 6X6 WITH A 4 INCH POINT CARRIED OVER 32 INCHS 1/4 wall square tube ONLY, must be capped with a 2inch inspection hole in each end. You will be allowed (2) 6-inch plates to hold your bumper on ONLY, bumper can be welded on, FRONT AND REAR bumper must have 9 wire or chain in two locations through sheet metal (core support or hood) to hold them on.  It may go to the frame but must go through an existing hole or a factory bolt.  DO NOT WELD the chain to the frames. Chain no bigger than 5/16 and no more than 3 strands of 9 wire.

10. No suspension modifications

11. No body creasing

12. No tucking, wedging, or folding of bedside will be allowed.

13. No added bumper shocks

14. Headers will be allowed.

15. You can weld your rear center to make it posi, NO BRACED REAR ENDS

16. Motor swaps allowed – weld the factory mounts in and that is it

17. Slider driveshaft is allowed.

18. No excessive mounts (max 8 inches of weld per mount)

19. No added steel

20. A simple lower engine cradle will be allowed with pulley protector

21. Factory transmission mount and cross-member.

22. A 4-point cage AND HALO will be allowed HALO MUST BE 90 DEGREES UP AND DOWN DO NOT ANGLE IT – for driver protection only! Anything in excess will be forced to cut or loaded at judge’s discretion.

23. You may bolt the bed to the cab in 3 spots with bolts or threaded rod no larger than 5/8’s with washer no more than 3inch X3 inch

24. DO NOT WELD...IF IT DID NOT COME OFF THE FACTORY FLOOR DO NOT DO IT.

25. All cars must have a number or slogan displayed on each side of vehicle large enough for announcer to read, a roof sign is also highly recommended. No profanity or vulgar sayings. We have also been requested by our Fair boards to do away with middle finger flappers on the headers.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Anyone caught in violation of the alcoholic beverages policy will be asked to leave the premises. All vehicles with be subject to search upon entry to the grounds. Anyone thought to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance will not be permitted on the grounds. Violations by any driver or crew member will result in disqualification and removal from the grounds.

Any questions please contact.

TYLER ATWELL @ 518-569-3149 or Duncan Cram @ 802-855-1055

Rules will depend on show:

Rutland Rumble - Bumper Swap Compact

Meltdown - Semi Stock Compact

Summer smash - Bumper Swap Compact

Remaining shows will be announced shortly

Rules will depend on show:

Rutland Rumble - Bumper Swap Compact

Meltdown - NA

Summer smash - Bumper Swap Compact

Remaining shows will be announced shortly