Participants must have a helmet (bike helmets are permitted) and bring their own STOCK power wheels to drive.  Due to safety concerns no 4-wheeler style, tractors, or motorcycle power wheels are permitted as those styles are not enclosed and legs are typically exposed. 

*No reinforcing or major changes to the body of the power wheel.

*Changes can be made in decoration only, NO METAL OR WOOD- PVC plastic or flexible material only. 

*No Metal bumpers

*Stock tires

*Doors and tailgate are recommended to be duct taped or zip tied shut. 

*No sharp edges

*Seatbelts are recommended

*Passengers are permitted however they must have a helmet as well. 

Have Fun!  

*** Minor Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement, REQUIRED for every youth driver, must be printed and notarized. 

 FOR 10-15 YEAR OLDS ONLY

GENERAL

1. Any 1980 & newer, front-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive, sub-frame passenger car.  4/6 Cylinder Mid Size class up to 108” wheelbase (Except G Body which is full frame, NO AWD, front or rear axle must be disconnected. NO VANS! 4/6 Cylinders will run TOGETHER. 

2. All glass (including windshield, front and rear windows, loose glass that is broken or that is still around the window seals, head and tail lights, light bulbs, etc.) MUST BE REMOVED prior to bringing the car to the track. 

3. Car MUST BE SWEPT clean from ALL debris, tools, tires and anything that doesn’t belong MUST BE REMOVED before being teched or you will NOT pass!!! 

4. All exterior (chrome, trim, emblems, plastic grills, door handles, plastic bumper covers, spoilers, and anything that’s plastic or metal that will break and fall off onto track) MUST BE REMOVED prior to bringing the car to the track. 

5. All interior (carpet, moldings, seat except driver's seat, headliners, door panels, speakers, etc. and anything flammable) MUST BE REMOVED. 

6. Dashboard is optional. If it is left in the radio, ash tray, glove box and anything that can come loose MUST BE REMOVED.

7. All cars must have working brakes. Cars that do not have brakes will NOT run!!

8.  Rust repair and fix-a-plates must be approved by an Official. 

9.  After your vehicle is inspected, it reports to the staging area.  NO GOING BACK TO TRAILERS! 

10. ROOF SIGNS ARE MANDATORY. 

11.  YOUTH CLASS can have a passenger, (MUST BE 18 Years Old or Older)

12.  In the derby you have 45 seconds to make a competitive hit, SANDBAGGING will not be tolerated. 

 13.  Fresh or Pre-ran vehicles are permitted 4 fix it plates 4” X4” ¼” Square, 2 per frame rail firewall forward.  

14.  NO SEAM WELDING INSIDE, OUTSIDE, ANY PLACE WE WILL SCOPE!!

SAFETY FIRST
1.  DOT or Snell helmet REQUIRED; if you lose your helmet during the derby you will be disqualified. 

2.  Eye Protection is REQUIRED 

3.  Long sleeve, pants, NO OPEN TOE footwear (boots recommended) 

4.  All fuel pumps must have a switch mounted dash high.  

5.  All cars must have a high pressure fuel line. 

6.  Fuel Cell Protector PERMITTED must be straight up and down. 

7.  All cars must have a working seatbelt, or you will not run.  

TIRES and WHEELS

1. Stock DOT tires only.
2. Any air-filled tire permitted
3. No more than 8-ply tire
4. No studded tires permitted.
5. Wheel weights must be removed.
6. No valve stem protectors.

INTERIOR/CAGE

1. Battery must be secured inside the car and bolted to the floor inside a battery box, NO MILK CRATES.  
2. NO straps, bungee cords or ratchet straps.
3. It is recommended you cover the fuel cell and battery 
4. Stock tanks allowed as long as they are in front of the rear axle. NO STOCK TANKS INSIDE PASSENGER AREA 
5. Aftermarket tanks maybe bolted the floor or may come off the backseat bar.
6. No more than 2 ½ gallons of fuel in a stock tank. 
7. Rear seat bar is MANDATORY. 
8. Simple 4-point cage is PERMITTED using 4”x4”x1/4”.  Fuel cell protector, must come off of back seat bar and be a MINIMUM of 5" off any and ALL surfaces (floor, decks, humps, tunnels, trays, etc.).  
9. Halo bar is PERMITTED and must run vertical. 
10. Front window bar is MANDATORY 9 wire/chain or tubing. 
11. No other welding permitted anywhere (except where specified). 
12. Door bars not to exceed 10” past the B-Pillar. 
13. NO DOWN BARS anywhere on the cage. 
14. Carb conversions permitted. 

BODY:

1. The Driver's door may be welded solid.  (Outside drivers door reinforcement must be FLAT ¼” MAX steel. This is optional) Questions- ASK! 
2. The Hood, may be 9 wired, banded or chained.  No more than 6 spots, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap.  
3. The Trunk, may be 9 wired, banded or chained.  No more than 4 spots, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap. 
4. The Doors, may be 9 wired, banded and chained.  No more than 5 spots per seam, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap.    
5. A VERY SIMPLE trunk tuck must be no further than 4” back and CAN NOT touch the trunk floor.  
6. Headers PERMITTED
7. All mounts to remain stock.
8. NO creasing/wedging (light prebend in rear permitted) ABUSE this rule it will be removed.  
9. PRENOTCH is PERMITTED
10. Trunk and Hood both need a 10”x10” opening, can be bolted with 6 total ⅜” bolts. 

BUMPERS:

1. OEM Compact midsize TINNED bumper only 
2. Bumpers can be welded directly to the frame 3”x3” plate on top of bumper to frame, MAX. 
3. NO added metal or bumper plate. 
4. 2 strands of 9 wire, or ⅜” chain max can be secured to the bumper only 1 link can be welded to the 1st 3” of the frame rail. 
5. DO NOT shorten the front frame rail.  

SUSPENSION:

1. MUST be OEM stock working suspension for the make and model you are running. 
2. All suspension and steering must remain factory stock.  

DRIVE TRAIN:

1. No transmission coolers. 
2. No slider axles. 
3. No motor swap.
4. No cradles. 
5. No protectors.
6. Aftermarket shifters PERMITTED.
7. Harness and Computers PERMITTED

GENERAL

1. Any 1980 & newer, front-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive, sub-frame passenger car.  4/6 Cylinder Mid Size class up to 108” wheelbase (Except G Body which is full frame, NO AWD, front or rear axle must be disconnected. NO VANS!  

2. All glass (including windshield, front and rear windows, loose glass that is broken or that is still around the window seals, head and tail lights, light bulbs, etc.) MUST BE REMOVED prior to bringing the car to the track. 

3. Car MUST BE SWEPT clean from ALL debris, tools, tires and anything that doesn’t belong MUST BE REMOVED before being teched or you will NOT pass!!! 

4. All exterior (chrome, trim, emblems, plastic grills, door handles, plastic bumper covers, spoilers, and anything that’s plastic or metal that will break and fall off onto track) MUST BE REMOVED prior to bringing the car to the track. 

5. All interior (carpet, moldings, seat except driver’s seat, headliners, door panels, speakers, etc. and anything flammable) MUST BE REMOVED. 

6. Dashboard is optional. If it is left in, radio, ash tray, glove box and anything that can come loose. MUST BE REMOVED.

7. All cars must have working brakes. Cars that do not have brakes will NOT run!!

8.  Rust repair and fix-a-plates must be approved by an Official. 

9.  After your vehicle is inspected, it reports to the staging area.  NO GOING BACK TO TRAILERS! 

10. ROOF SIGNS ARE MANDATORY. 

11.  In the derby you have 45 seconds to make a competitive hit, SANDBAGGING will not be tolerated.

 12.  Fresh or Pre-ran vehicles are permitted 4 fix it plates 4” X4” ¼” Square, 2 per frame rail firewall forward.  

13.  NO SEAM WELDING INSIDE, OUTSIDE, ANY PLACE WE WILL SCOPE!!

SAFETY FIRST
1.  DOT or Snell helmet REQUIRED; if you lose your helmet during the derby you will be disqualified. 

2.  Eye Protection is REQUIRED 

3.  Long sleeve, pants, NO OPEN TOE footwear (boots recommended) 

4.  All fuel pumps must have a switch mounted dash high.  

5.  All cars must have a high pressure fuel line. 

6.  Fuel Cell Protector PERMITTED must be straight up and down. 

7.  All cars must have working brakes or you will not run. 

8.  All cars must have a working seatbelt or you will not run.  

TIRES and WHEELS

1. Any air-filled tire permitted on front. Rear tires can have solids 
2. No more than 8-ply tire
3. No studded tires permitted. 
4. Wheel weights must be removed.
5. No valve stem protectors. 

INTERIOR/CAGE

1. Battery must be secured inside the car and bolted to the floor inside a battery box, NO MILK CRATES.  
2. NO straps, bungee cords or ratchet straps.
3. It is recommended you cover the fuel cell and battery 
4. Stock tanks allowed as long as they are in front of the rear axle. NO STOCK TANKS INSIDE PASSENGER AREA 
5. Aftermarket tanks maybe bolted the floor or may come off the backseat bar.
6. No more than 2 ½ gallons of fuel in a stock tank. 
7. Rear seat bar is MANDATORY. 
8. Simple 4-point cage is PERMITTED using 4”x4”x1/4”.  Fuel cell protector, must come off of back seat bar and be a MINIMUM of 5" off any and ALL surfaces (floor, decks, humps, tunnels, trays, etc.).  
9. Halo bar is PERMITTED and must run vertical. 
10. Front window bar is MANDATORY 9 wire/chain or tubing. 
11. No other welding permitted anywhere (except where specified). 
12. Door bars not to exceed 10” past the B-Pillar. 
13. NO DOWN BARS anywhere on the cage. 

BODY:

1. The Driver's door may be welded solid.  (Outside drivers door reinforcement must be FLAT ¼” MAX steel. This is optional) Questions- ASK! 
2. The Hood, may be 9 wired, banded or chained.  No more than 6 spots, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap.  
3. The Trunk, may be 9 wired, banded or chained.  No more than 4 spots, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap. 
4. The Doors, may be 9 wired, banded and chained.  No more than 5 spots per seam, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap.    
5. A VERY SIMPLE trunk tuck must be no further than 4” back and CAN NOT touch the trunk floor.  
6. Headers PERMITTED
7. All mounts to remain stock.
8. NO creasing/wedging (light prebend in rear permitted) ABUSE this rule it will be removed.  
9. PRENOTCH is PERMITTED
10. Trunk and Hood both need a 10”x10” opening, can be bolted with 6 total ⅜” bolts. 

BUMPERS:

1. OEM Compact midsize TINNED bumper only 
2. Bumpers can be welded directly to the frame 3”x3” plate on top of bumper to frame, MAX. 
3. NO added metal or bumper plate. 
4. 2 strands of 9 wire, or ⅜” chain max can be secured to the bumper only 1 link can be welded to the 1st 3” of the frame rail. 
5. DO NOT shorten the front frame rail.  

SUSPENSION:

1. MUST be OEM stock working suspension for the make and model you are running. 
2. All suspension and steering must remain factory stock.  

DRIVE TRAIN:

1. No transmission coolers. 
2. No slider axles. 
3. No motor swap.
4. No cradles. 
5. No protectors.
6. Aftermarket shifters PERMITTED.
7. Harness and Computers PERMITTED
8. Carb conversions permitted.

  ANY ALTERING OF RULES OUTSIDE OF WHAT IS STATED WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC LOAD IF DEEMED EXCESSIVE IT WILL BE REMOVED

All Cars will be receiving at total of 4 4”x4”x ¼”  fix-a-plates

(Parallelogram allowed)
ALL plates can be welded on all 4 sides.

As well as 2 4”x10” bumper plate (outer rail tight to backing of bumper)

4 locations of 9 wire permitted in any location(may not cross, be tied together or looped in anyway)

9 wire strands may not be longer than the width of the vehicle 

Plates MUST be 1” apart between welds; allowed a ½” bead of weld around the ENTIRE plate

GENERAL

1. ANY and ALL rust repair must be approved by officials.
2. All debris such as glass, trash, and other materials must be removed from the car. 
3. Must be a 4/6cyl FWD/RWD compact/midsize car under a 113” wheel base

(RWD 109” or less) No full frame.

4. Any OEM factory car bumper may be used

Approved Aftermarket Bumpers will be allowed such as SMW, Dowd, Kiskadden Fab. (Can be seam welded) must be able to see through. Bumpers can be no more than a ¼ " material.

5. No homemade Pointy bumpers (must be a flat face)

6. No Chrysler pointy or loaded bumpers

7. 10” pointy bumpers only

8. You will be given 2 wraps of braided 9 wire from TOP of core support to bumper ONLY- to keep bumper from falling on track

9. Max 21” to bottom of bumper from ground

10. All Factory rubber mounts must remain stock unless damaged, if damaged can be replaced with hockey puck this means subframe, motor mounts etc. Contact Official to get approval. 

11. May run solid motor mounts using factory ends (mount only)

BODY:

1. All door seams can be welded with a 5” x 5” or smaller, with 5 plates per seam
2. Drivers door can be welded solid and reinforced as heavy as wanted but may NOT EXCEED more than 2” past the door itself
3. Trunk lid may remain in factory location, tucked or removed
4. Rear quarters may be creased (but must remain upright), trunk may be dished but must remain 12” off floor must have 8” inspection hole in trunk or have clear view in trunk
5. Hoods can be secured in 4 locations if bolting, can use 2x2 angle iron 4” long max with Maximum ½” bolts 
6. If 9 wiring hood 8 locations may be used
7. Hoods may have 10 bolts max surrounding your 10” inspection hole ⅜” bolts Max
8. All-thread may be used to secure the hood as well 4 locations max size of ½” with max 5”x5” washer
9. 2 of the 4 pieces of ½” all thread may run through top of core support

SUSPENSION and STEERING:

1. All suspension parts must remain stock but are permitted spring/strut risers
2. Suspension may be welded solid
3. No reinforcement or strengthening of hubs,spindles, or axles
4. Tie rods may be reinforced
5. Aftermarket steering columns may be used

DRIVELINE

1. RWD: will receive 1 2”x2” trans brace (but must run factory driveshaft) this is strictly to help keep trans in.  Abuse this rule and you will lose it all together.
2.  Trans cooler permitted inside.  All lines must be secure and double clamped.
3.  Headers permitted and must go straight up or directly at ground if stock exhaust
4. HEADER PROTECTORS permitted strictly on header if tied in elsewhere YOU will lose it completely
5. Aftermarket shifters and pedals are permitted
6. Simplified harness permitted
7. NO Factory tanks permitted to be run under vehicle, and NO factory tanks inside car

Aftermarket tank and lines must be double clamped at all connections and LEAK PROOF

If using an aftermarket tank inside must be secured fully and have NO movement, NO PLASTIC TANKS.

BUMPER

1.  Seam welding permitted on bumper ONLY
2. Bumper height– bottom of bumper must be NO MORE than 21” off the ground
3.  Frames may be cut back to core support area and capped with a 6”X6”X1/4” plate  This plate is to go on the end cap of the bumper and is to not be bent around the rail.
4. Core support MUST remain in factory position and NOT removed or moved
5. Bumpers cannot be formed and cut around the rails MUST be mounted to end of rail ONLY
6. Bumpers cannot exceed the width of the front tires.
7. Permitted 4”x10” Plate outside rails 
8. 9 wire is permitted in two locations top of core support to bumper 3 wraps per location
9. Back bumper permitted 2 locations 3 wraps 9 wire to tail light cover only
10. Back bumper may be changed to square tubing must be flat, absolutely no points

CAGE 

1. 4 point cage recommend but is not mandatory
2. Max size of 2”X6” or 4”X4”
3. Back bar is MANDATORY
4. Cage must stay in driver compartment/interior cockpit and minimum of 2" off of firewall
5. Door bars cannot be longer than 60”
6. Gas tank protector permitted, No greater than 25″ wide and no greater than 4″x4″ square tubing.
7. May have 2 2”x2” max kickers from side of halo level to tank protector
8. Front window bar MANDATORY can use 9 wire,chain, or 2”x2” tubing
9. Rear window bars permitted MAX 2”x2” square tube must run to the floor in the trunk (below speaker deck) ; we do not want these breaking off. You get 1 5”x5” ¼” plate max to mount the rear window bar in the trunk.  Questions on this please ask.  
10. Halo bar permitted and may connect front and back window bar to halo 4 4” gussets max to keep the bars attached may not be welded to roof

FRAME

1. No welding on frame, exception bumper mounting. NO PLATING, PINNING, FORMING of frame or unibody.
2. Frame must remain stock unless otherwise specified in rules
3. No foreign substance or materials in frames, we have the right to drill and scope

TIRES and WHEELS

1. Open tire as long as it has rubber surrounding the wheel
2. Sidewall protectors are permitted
3. NO BEADLOCKS
4. Lip protectors, Simple weld in center and valve stem protector permitted
5. Solid rears are allowed.

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 General rules

Any year car permitted. No imperials, no hearses, no specialty vehicles.

Cars must remain purely stock unless otherwise stated in rules below. 

2 4”X 4” FIX IT PLATES FOR ALL CARS ARE PERMITTED, no additional nine wire banding chain etc.

Fresh or pre-run permitted.

Drivetrain

1. Any motor, No full protectors, a simple lower cradle and pulley protector with front plate is permitted.  Nothing can come in contact with the firewall. NO OTHER ENGINE PROTECTION OF ANY KIND INCLUDING COIL PACK PROTECTORS OR SPARK PLUG WIRE PROTECTORS.
2. Transmissions may either have a stock OEM bell or a replacement aluminum ultra-bell.  No steel tails or steel bell housings.  NO REID CASES.
3. Motor mounts may be swapped for optimal fit but must be Oem or Oem Style aftermarket with a rubber or poly mount insert…NO SOLID MOUNTS. THE PAD ON THE AFTERMARKET MOUNT MAY NOT EXCEED 6” WIDE AND 8” LONG.  Two-piece mounts may be welded together with no added metal.  A simple 6”x 8” ¼” plate may be welded to the engine crossmember or K member for clearance.  This 6”x 8” plate cannot overlap and touch a factory frame seam. Transmission mounts must be factory or factory OEM replacement with rubber bushing.  No engine chains.
4. FACTORY OEM TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBERS OR 2”X 2” ¼” TUBING. CROSSMEMBERS MUST RUN STRAIGHT ACROSS AND BE UNDER THE TAILSHAFT MOUNT.  IF CROSSMEMBER IS DEEMED TO BE DOING ANYTHING OTHER THAN MOUNTING THE TRANSMISSION IT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. YOU MUST UTILIZE EITHER A FACTORY TRANSMISSION MOUNT OR A POLY MOUNT OVER THE COUNTER REPLACEMENT. NO SOLID MOUNTS.  6 INCH ANGLE IRON 3”X3” MAX WELDING TO SIDE OF FRAME….MUST BE ON THE INSIDE PORTION OF THE FRAME TRANSMISSION FACING ONLY.
5. THE TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER CANNOT BE ATTACHED TO THE SIDE OF THE FRAME IN ANY FASHION OTHER THAN VIA THE ANGLE IRON ALLOWED IN RULE 4.
6. Slider driveshafts are permitted
7. Any NON-BRACED 5 OR 8 lug rear end is permitted. No axle savers. Bolt on pinion brakes are permitted. Must run factory style trailing arms with no reinforcements.  You may lengthen or shorten trailing arms to gain desired pinion angle only by adding factory trailing arm pieces or shortening with 1” overlap and ½” bead of weld.  No added metal of any kind permitted on trailing arms.
8. Wiring harnesses are permitted. PLEASE PROVIDE A KILL SWITCH
9. Transmission coolers are permitted, and cannot strengthen the car in any fashion. Must be tightly secured to the floor or cage.
10. Aluminum aftermarket radiators are permitted. They can either be nine wired in core support only in 2 spots or ratchet strapped in.  Factory condensers in front of radiators are permitted. ADDITIONAL PROTECTION PROVIDED IN CORE SUPPORT RULES UNDER BODY. 
11. YOU MAY USE SPRAY FOAM TO HOLD RADIATOR BUT CAN ONLY BE WITHIN THE CORE SUPPORT AREA… NOTHING AROUND THE FRAME.
12. 98 and Newer Fords: You will receive a watts link kit but must use factory trailing arms.  The uppers of watts link kit must be 8”x 8” max.  3/8” bolts.  The lower pieces cannot exceed 6” long and may be welded to the inside portion of the frame rail.  Bolt cannot pin the frame.  No aftermarket trailing arms but you can interchange make model.  2 lower trailing arms and two upper trailing arms max.   Non packing tray cars do not get trailing arms. 

Frame

1. Absolutely no frame modifications, including hammering or creasing of frame.  Absolutely no shortening of frame. However, you may simply shave off the front frame to make it flush. Example old iron gm.  Exception: Longhorn pre 98 Lincolns’ may shorten to 2” in front of factory core support mounting holes front edge.
2. No tilting or cold bending.
3. No Seam welding.
4. Rear frame cannot be shortened. Rear frame may be notched or dimpled to aid in rolling. 
5. ABSOLUTELY NO FRAME SWAPPING OF FRAME CLIPPING. IF YOU REQUIRE A REPAIR MESSAGE the TOTAL CHAOS MOTORSPORTS FACEBOOK PAGE.
6. CADILLAC FRAME TAILS MUST BE 1” AWAY FROM THE TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER.  NO SLEEVING.

Bumpers

1. Any OEM bumper permitted, no Added metal, May be seam welded.  Seam welding to our rules DOES allow you to fill light holes with 1/8” cover. Only added metal that is permitted is a 6”x6” ¼” plated between bumper and front frame to allow for flush mounting.  
2. Rear bumpers are limited to a 2” point as in a factory 80s ford bumper.
3. Aftermarket 2-piece SMW Bumpers SS and lower are permitted. 4”X6” Square Tubing Bumper for front and rear are permitted.  B and B 2 piece are also approved with a maximum 4-inch collapsible point.  No gusseted aftermarket bumpers.
4. Bumper mounting options for front bumpers are as follows. Option 1: Hardnose with a 6”x6” x ¼” plate flush to the front frame. Option two: No Hardnosing, utilize The factory shock and bracket for that specific make and model car.  You may collapse and weld shock, you may weld shock to bracket and may weld the factory bracket to the frame with  (6) 3” welds. No rear brackets on front of cars.  Choose 1.
5. Bumper mounting options for Rear Bumpers are as follows. NO HARDNOSING.  Rear brackets must be used in factory orientation meaning. Old iron gm may only have the make model specific bracket bolted to side of frame with bumper attached to shock plate. Fords must run the factory show that Is inside the frame. Shocks can be collapsed and welded. Shocks may be welded to the bracket and bumper may be welded to shock plate.  All factory rear bumper brackets may have (6) 3” welds. You do not have to weld the brackets shocks etc. This is not for us to give you more work to do but rather to simply keep bumpers off of the track.
6. 71-76 GM wagons rear bumper mounting:  From factory the bumpers are not attached to the frame and must remain that way.  You may have 2 total 2”x 8” ¼” straps bumper to body. 
7. Brackets may be loosened, tipped upward then re bolted for aiding the car to roll.  Ford rear shocks may be tipped up and the rear bolt hole for shock may be moved lower but must be within 2” of factory hole.
8. Front bumper may have 2 spots of nine wire core support to bumper braided wire 2 loops 2 locations.  Rear bumper can have 2 locations bumper to taillight cover area within 6” of rear frame end. 2 loops braided wire to keep bumpers on car
9. Max bumper height from bottom of the bumper to ground is 22” and must not be lower than 14”. This is for front and back bumpers.  

Body

1. Quarter creasing is permitted. No squeezing quarters over frame rails. ABSOLUTELY NO MANIPULATION OF THE FLOOR TO SQUEEZE QUARTERS.
2. Quarters must remain upright
3. All Doors may be fastened through one of the following: (6) locations 3”x3” ¼” plates, (8) locations of nine wire, (8) locations of 3/8” max chain. If using wire, you may weld 1” store bought washers for wire to run through
4. Drivers’ door seams may be welded solid. 
5. NEW**** On drivers door only, You may have a 1/8” door plate on the outside of the door. This door plate may overlap the seams 4” max and must not attach to the frame.  In addition you may have a secondary drivers door cage bar….this bar may be a maximum of 2”x 6” ¼” and can only run A post to back of B post.  This is a protection safety bar and must remain at minimum 4” off the rocker.
6. Trunk fastening: CHOOSE 1 option, (6) locations 3”x3” ¼” plates, (8) locations nine wire or 3/8” max chain No washers permitted to run chain or wire through
7. Hood may be fastened with 8 locations of 3/8” max chain or 8 locations of braided nine wire. Hood to core support is permitted or 6 locations bolted angle iron to angle iron with a max 2”x2” angle 6 inches long 1 bolt per location.
8. Hood must have 2 12” holes cut in case of fire.  You are permitted 6 3/8” bolts to bolt hood together around hole cutes. This is 6 per hole 12 total.  
9. Trunks: 2 10” inspection holes. On right center one left center.  6 3/8” bolts per hole to bolt layers together.  
10. Front and rear quarter panels over the wheels may have a max of 6 bolts in wheel well. ½” bolts max with ½” holed store-bought washers. 
11. A maximum of 6” trunk canoe or dip.  Will be measured with a jig straight edge top of upright quarters to lowest part of trunk lid 6” max. Trunk lid is permitted to be tucked in trunk but cannot be attached to floor 
12. Speaker deck may be pushed down but cannot be welded in a new position. 
13. A one-inch space minimal must be followed.  At firewall you are permitted for clearance purposes to utilize a 2” × 2” free floating steel spacer. Must be two separate mounts, 3” long.  All body mounts may be changed to 1/2″ bolts max may run only through the top side of the frame and through the body with 3″ max store-bought washers one bolt one nut. All other body mounts must either be a factory bushing or a hockey puck, not steel. 
14. NEW****YOU MAY RUN A JEFFYS FAB FARM OR ALIKE CABLE SHIFTER https://www.jeffysfabfarm.com/online-store.php#!/TH350-400-Shifter/p/186531064/category=42098228
15. YOU MAY RUN AFTERMARKET BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS
16. You may have a 4-inch core support spacer to aid in clearing fan and accommodating different engines. This core support spacer may be welded with a single pass.  This front mount can only run from bottom of from to factory core support hole. Cannot run through the top of the core support.  
17. 1/8” EXPANDED METAL OR CUT OUT IN FRONT OF RADIATOR IS PERMITTED. (6) 1” WELDS OR 6 3/8” BOLTS FOR MOUNTING.
18. Sun Roofs must be covered.

Wheels and tires

1. Front tires- ANY TIRE including skid steer and V treds ARE PERMITTED
2. Rear tires- Any tire may be used including SOLID REAR TIRES. Weld in centers permitted. NO BEADLOCKS. 3” max LIP PROTECTORS AND Valve stem protectors permitted.

Steering and suspension

1. Factory tie rods only…however you may reinforce the factory tie rod with a max of ¾” rebar or all thread or alike.  Our primary focus is on keeping this class an old school style look and build. Therefore, no aftermarket tie rods.
2. Factory center links, no reinforcements.
3. Spindles and a-arms must be manufacture and make specific, mounted in factory locations and manner. This means Ford crown Vic to Ford crown Vic, GM to GM. No truck suspension parts. ABSOLUTELY NO F150 UPPERS LOWERS OR STRUTS PERIOD.
4. Spring risers front and back are permitted.  2 per coil.
5. Factory shocks and leaf springs only, MEANING THE LEAF SPRINGS FOR THAT SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL.  Direct bolt over the counter replacements are permitted.  Factory leaf sprung cars must mount leafs in factory location and orientation and must have full working shackle.  Factory clamps only.  NO AFTERMARKET CLAMPS
6. A ARMS MAY BE LOCKED WITH (2) 4” X 4” ¼” STRAPS top and back PER UPPER A ARM ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ON LOWER CONTROL ARM INCLUDING 03 AND NEWER.  Mopar may adjust torsion bars.
7. Ball joints must be factory style OEM and may have 1 single pass welded.  NO SCREW IN BALL JOINTS.
8. **** Steering column may be aftermarket from steering box to wheel
9. 03 NEWER MUST RUN DIRECT BOLT FACTORY STEERING RACK and the factory strut.

Cage

1. A simple 4 point cage is required for drivers safety.  At minimum a rear seat bar is required and 2 locations of nine wire from cowl to roof or two 3” ¼” straps cowl to roof.
2. 4 point cage bars cannot be within 5 inches of trans tunnel, firewall or floor. ABSOLUTELY NO FREE FLOATING CAGE MATERIAL OR BARS SHOVED IN DOORS.  THE CAGE MUST HAVE SIGNIFICANT ATTACHMENT TO A POST AND B POST.  THE CAGE MUST BE WELDED IN SAFE!
3. Side bars cannot extend beyond the rear kick panel.
4. Rear seat bar must be no farther back than rear kick panel
5. You may suspend battery off of cage.  You may suspend gas tank off of cage but any gas tank protector must be 5” away from all sheet metal with two gussets max from rear seat bar to tank protector. This is for safety only. 32” WIDE MAX.
6. If fastening to the floor no wooden boxes, must be safe secure battery box.  Gas tanks may be bolts to floor. But must be in rear seat location. No stock or plastic tanks.  GAS TANK PROTECTORS MUST STOP 5” IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE ON NON PACKING TRAY CARS.
7. An up and over halo is permitted not required. Must come off of side bars straight up and across.

Max cage material size 4×4 or 2×6. YOU MAY ATTACH HALO WITH 2 LOCATIONS WITHIN 4 INCHES OF THE HALO VIA 2X2 OR ANGLE IRON.

1. NEW FOR 2025.  YOU MAY HAVE A FRONT WINDOW BAR HALO TO DASH BAR BUT IT MUST BE Bolted to the roof in 2 locations.

FOR RULES CLARIFICATION, FRAME AND BODY RUST REPAIR, PLEASE MESSAGE THE TOTAL CHAOS MOTORSPORTS FACEBOOK PAGE. 

PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR RESPONSE.

GENERAL

1. Any 4 and 6 cyl. minivan, mini truck or mini SUV. No full size stuff. No V8s. No motor swaps, Stock! 2-wheel drive only. Dodge Durango and smaller to simplify it

2. All glass (including windshield, front and rear windows, loose glass that is broken or that is still around the window seals, head and taillights, light bulbs, etc.) MUST BE REMOVED prior to bringing the car to the track.

3. Car MUST BE SWEPT clean from ALL debris, tools, tires and anything that doesn’t belong MUST BE REMOVED before being teched or you will NOT pass!!!

4. All exterior (chrome, trim, emblems, plastic grills, door handles, plastic bumper covers, spoilers, and anything that’s plastic or metal that will break and fall off onto track) MUST BE REMOVED prior to bringing the car to the track.

5. All interior (carpet, moldings, seat except driver’s seat, headliners, door panels, speakers, etc. and anything flammable) MUST BE REMOVED.

6. Dashboard is optional. If it is left in, radio, ash tray, glove box and anything that can come loose. MUST BE REMOVED.

7. All cars must have working brakes. Cars that do not have brakes will NOT run!!

8. Rust repair and fix-a-plates must be approved by an Official.

9. After your vehicle is inspected, it reports to the staging area. NO GOING BACK TO

TRAILERS!

10.  In the derby you have 45 seconds to make a competitive hit, SANDBAGGING will not be tolerated.

 11.  Fresh or Pre-ran vehicles are permitted 4 fix it plates 4” X4” ¼” Square, 2 per frame rail firewall forward.  

12.  NO SEAM WELDING INSIDE, OUTSIDE, ANY PLACE WE WILL SCOPE!!

SAFETY FIRST

1. DOT or Snell helmet REQUIRED; if you lose your helmet during the derby you will be disqualified.

2. Eye Protection is REQUIRED

3. Long sleeve, pants, NO OPEN TOE footwear (boots recommended)

4. All fuel pumps must have a switch mounted dash high.

5. All cars must have a high-pressure fuel line.

6. Fuel Cell Protector PERMITTED must be straight up and down.

7. All cars must have working brakes or you will not run.

8. All cars must have a working seatbelt or you will not run.

TIRES and WHEELS

1. Any air-filled tire permitted on front. Rear tires can be  solids

2. No more than 8-ply tire

3. No studded tires permitted.

4. Wheel weights must be removed.

5. No valve stem protectors.

INTERIOR/CAGE

1. Battery must be secured inside the car and bolted to the floor inside a battery box, NO MILK CRATES.

2. NO straps, bungee cords or ratchet straps.

3. It is recommended you cover the fuel cell and battery

4. Stock tanks allowed as long as they are in front of the rear axle. NO STOCK TANKS INSIDE PASSENGER AREA

5. Aftermarket tanks must be bolted to the floor or can come off the backseat bar.

6. No more than 2 1⁄2 gallons of fuel in a stock tank.

7. Rear seat bar is MANDATORY.

8. Simple 4-point cage is PERMITTED using 4”x4”x1/4”.  Fuel cell protector, must come off of back seat bar and be a MINIMUM of 5" off any and ALL surfaces (floor, decks, humps, tunnels, trays, etc.).  

9. Halo bar is PERMITTED and must run vertical.

10. Front window bar is MANDATORY 9 wire/chain or tubing.

11. No other welding permitted anywhere (except where specified).

12. Door bars not to exceed 10” past the door pillars.

13. NO DOWN BARS anywhere on the cage.

BODY:

1. The Driver's door may be welded solid. (Outside driver's door reinforcement must be FLAT 1⁄4” MAX steel. This is optional) Questions- ASK!

2. The Hood, may be 9 wired, banded or chained.  No more than 6 spots, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap.  

3.  The Trunk, may be 9 wired, banded or chained.  No more than 4 spots, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap. 

4.  The Doors, may be 9 wired, banded and chained.  No more than 5 spots per seam, only two strands of 9 wire per wrap.    

5. A VERY SIMPLE trunk tuck must be no further than 4” back and CAN NOT touch the trunk floor.

6. Headers PERMITTED

7. All mounts to remain stock.

8. NO Pre Bending/creasing/wedging

9. PRENOTCH is PERMITTED

10. Hood required to have a 10”x10” opening, can be bolted with 6 total 3⁄8” bolts.

BUMPERS:

1. OEM Compact midsize TINNED bumper only

2. Bumpers can be welded directly to the frame 3”x3” plate on top of bumper to frame, MAX.

3. NO added metal or bumper plate.

4. 2 strands of 9 wire, or 3⁄8” chain max can be secured to the bumper only 1 link can be welded to the 1st 3” of the frame rail.

5. DO NOT shorten the front frame rail.

SUSPENSION:

1. MUST be OEM stock working suspension for the make and model you are running.

2. All suspension and steering must remain factory stock.

DRIVE TRAIN:

1. No transmission coolers.

2. No slider axles.

3. No motor swap.

4. No cradles.

5. No protectors.

6. Aftermarket shifters PERMITTED.

7. Harnesses and aftermarket computers permitted

8. Carb conversions permitted. 

DO not move wiring

No harnesses and NO TUNED ECM

1. Any 1980 and newer FULL SIZE CAR OR COMPACT CAR/MID SIZE TRUCKS, VANS, SUV 1⁄2 TON OR

LESS

2. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE VEHICLE IS LEGAL FOR MWFA, IT MUST CLASSIFY AS STATED

ABOVE FROM WIKIPEDIA. IF IT SAYS IT IS CLASSIFIED AS FULL SIZE, YOU CANNOT RUN IT.

3. AWD VEHICLES MUST REMOVE ONE DRIVESHAFT, IF THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE ABLE

TO DRIVE THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE IS TO RUN THE REAR WHEELS WITH NO RUBBER RIMS ONLY.

2. All cars must be stripped off all plastic, glass, headlights, taillights and anything else that could fall off

onto the track during the show.

3. All cars must remain stock, ABSOULTY NO WELDING ANYWHERE.

DOT TIRES ONLY

4. Bumpers must remain stock, do not alter bumper in anyway. Factory bumper shocks must remain in

factory location. You may remove rear bumpers and shocks. There is no welding to be done on bumpers.

5. Batteries may be left in stock location and spray foam may be added around battery. You may also

move battery to passenger floor or seat. Please make sure battery is not moving.

6. If factory gas tank is in front of axle you may leave it there. If its behind the axle, you must move it to

the rear seat area. Factory tanks may be moved inside but cannot move. After marker tanks may be

used.

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 trunk, hood, 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 seat please call. This is only to stop sides from coming in, not to help any other part of car.

10. Drivers door only may have a plate welded to the outside or inside. This is for drivers safety.

11. These rules are cut and dry, 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.

12. No Spray Foam

1. Seam welding of body or frame may result in an automatic load based on case to case 
2. ANY FRAME PLATING or frame stuffing will be an automatic load.  There will not be a compromise to fix this.  
3.  ALLRUST REPAIR MUST BE PRE-APPROVED OR MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
4. A MAXIMUM OF 18-20 GAUGE SHEET METAL OR OEM FLOOR MAY BE USED. MAY OVERLAP PAST RUSTED AREA 1-INCH ONLY. RUST REPAIR IS MEANT TO RESTORE CAR TO OEM, NOT STRENGTHEN. IF DEEMED EXCESSIVE IT WILL BE REMOVED.
5. All cars fresh or pre-ran may have 4 total 4”x 4” x ¼” max fix it plates. These plates may be utilized anywhere on frame or unibody.  YOU CHOOSE WHEN TO PUT THEM ON PRIOR TO HEAT OF AFTER. Plates cannot touch directly and must be 1 full inch apart. However, you may use 1/2” bead of weld all the way around.  Plates must stay whole and intact and cannot be split into more than one plate.  All fix it plates can be parallelogram in shape but must follow the following measurements: all four sides must be 4” long, and the two furthermost points can be a max of 7”.  Anything more will be removed. There will be zero leniency on this. STOP PLAYING GAMES. These plays can be bent or formed to frame.  
6. All cars also get 4 locations of two loops braided 9 wire. These must be 4 separate locations no crossing. To hold front bumper on you may have 2 locations of 2 loop braided nine wire core support to bumper only. On back BUMPER two loops braided wire two locations around the bumper and through the tail light cover area.  
7. GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE PERMITTED HOWEVER THE PLATES MUST NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FIREWALL IN ANY MANNER. PLATES MUST REMAIN A MINIMUM OF 2” FROM THE FIRE WALL.  

******FIX IT PLATES ARE THE ONLY PLATES IN THE ENTIRE BUILD THAT MAY BE UTILIZED IN PARALLELOGRAM FOR. ALL OTHER PLATES IF RECTANGLE EXAMPLE 4”X 10” MUST REMAIN AS RECTANGLE.  NO EXCEPTIONS

GENERAL

1. Wheelbase for FWD MAX of 110.5″

2. Wheelbase for RWD 109″

3. Absolutely no convertibles or convertible conversions

4. THIS IS A BASIC BUILD WITH FEW MODIFICATIONS. ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF RULES STATED BELOW WILL RESULT IN CUTTING OR POSSIBLE DISQUALIFICATION. 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

1. Any 4 cyl or 6 Cyl. NO PROTECTORS WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS: CARBURETED CARS HEADER PROTECTOR……. HEADER PROTECTORS ARE PERMITTED BUT CANNOT ATTACH TO ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE HEADER ITSELF.  IF DEEMED TO BE DOING ANYTHING ELSE OTHER THAN PROTECTING THE HEADER IT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.

2. Engine swaps permitted, no V8s

3. MOTOR MOUNTS CAN BE WELDED SOLID BUT CANNOT BE EXTENDED OR RELOCATED. Jeffy's Fab Farm aftermarket mount of equivalent style mount ( must be approved) is permitted

4. Transmission mounts must have factory mount. NO SOLID MOUNTING. A single piece of 3/8” chain can be added. 1 link welded on each side meaning 1 link welded to transmission bracket and one to k member. 1 link per side!

5. No bracing of transmission.

6. RWD CARS ONLY: YOU MAY RUN A LOWER CRADLE, FRONT PLATE BUT NO PULLEY PROTECTOR.  THE LOWER CRADLE CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FRAME IN ANY FASHION AND MUST NOT COME PAST THE OIL PAN.  MUST REMAIN CLEAR FROM FIREWALL. NO TRANSMISSION BRACES. FIX IT PLATES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE ENGINE CRADLE AT ANY TIME NO MATTER WHAT.  IF THE ENGINE CRADLE IS DEEMED AS BEING UTILIZED TO STRENGTHEN THE CAR AND NOT FOR ENGINE BLOCK PROTECTION YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RUN.  RWD engine mounting is limited to a 6”x 6” area. 

 A 2″ x 2″ 1/4″ square tubing can be utilized as transmission crossmember must be straight across, no curving, no belly bars. ON SIDE RAIL (ONE PER RAIL) 5” LONG MAX ANGLE IRON MAY BE WELDING TO MOUNT CROSSMEMBER. MUST BE WITHIN 5” OF FACTORY LOCATION. 

RWD MAY RUN SLIDER DRIVESHAFTS

7. Tranny coolers are permitted but cannot be mounted in any fashion that strengthens the car.  

8. RWD REAR ENDS: May not be full BE BRACED, MAY RUN A PINION BRAKE, NO AXLE SAVERS. A simple ½” max thickness, flat plate on back of axle tubes backing plate to backing plate and cannot extend more than 4” back at any time.  Call for clarification.  

9. RADIATORS MUST STAY UNDER THE HOOD, CAN BE RELOCATED FROM OEM POSITION ANYWHERE UNDER THE HOOD.  MOUNTING OF RADIATOR CANNOT STRENGTHEN THE CAR BODY OR FRAME IN ANY FASHION.  IT IS THE OFFICIALS DISCRETION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT IT IS STRENGTHENING THE CAR.  

BUMPERS

1. Any factory OEM bumpers permitted, BUMPERS MAY BE LOADED

2.  SMW ALLOWED

3. FRONT BUMPER ONLY:Homemade bumpers are permitted. Max of 8”x 8”.  Homemade bumpers May have a maximum point of 4” from flat front.  Chrysler pointy replicas must be 8” point from flat front and 14” flat back to front. ALL points must taper over 32”.  

REAR BUMPER: REAR BUMPER CAN BE A MAX OF 8”X8”  BUT MUST BE EITHER RECTANGLE OR SQUARE IN FORM. ABSOLUTELY NO REAR BUMPER POINTS> 

4. No sharp edges

5. ABSOLUTELY NO MATERIAL INSIDE OF FRAMES. SCOPING WILL BE PERFORMED. OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DRILL AND ULTRASOUND ANY SUSPECTED AREA.

6. Mounting of bumper: You may hardnose. YOU ARE PERMITTED TO SHORTEN THE FRONT FRAME SECTION TO THE FURTHERMOST FORWARD POINT OF CORE SUPPORT.  BUT CANNOT MOVE THE CORE SUPPORT.  

BUMPER MOUNTING OPTIONS, CHOOSE ONE

OPTION A: ON THE OUTSIDE PORTION OF FRAME RAIL, WELD A 2″2″ 1/4″ max X 10″ LONG PIECE OF SQUARE TUBING AS BUMPER SHOCK. 

OPTION B:  mount bumper with 4″, 1/4″ x 10″ long strap on outside of frame. May weld top, bottom, and back. Choose one or the other. WE DO NOT WANT BUMPERS FALLING OFF. 1 PER RAIL FRAME

Either bumper mounting option allows you to weld it to the K Member mount.

BUMPER BRACKET MAY BE ON ANY ONE OF THE FOUR OUTSIDES OF THE FRAME, TOP, BOTTOM, INSIDE, OUTSIDE, ONLY ONE PICK ONE.  

You may cap the end of the frame rail at its furthermost forward point with  6”x 6” x1/4” plate.  Cannot be welding on the side top left bottom or right of frame. Must be welded to flat front of frame

 Bumpers must mount flat on front of the frame. You cannot sleeve bumper around frame.  Back of bumper must be welded to the front of the frame, NO EXCEPTIONS. You cannot recess bumper down into frame.  

DO not shorten front frame past farthest part outwards of core support you cannot fix this call if you have any questions, You may trim off crush boxes up till this point, You may remove core support if you do choose to do so , we will measure we highly advise not to shorten past what is said above CALL!!!!!

Rear bumper shocks apply same as the front, you may put a tilt on your rear bumper however do not raise bumper higher than its factory mounted position for example placing bumper 3″ higher than it would sit factory on the car. This is to help your car roll nothing more nothing less 

HONDAS: CALL FOR CLARIFICATION.  IN ORDER TO MOUNT YOUR BUMPER FLUSH TO FRONT OF CORE SUPPORT YOU GET A 6”X 2” X ¼” PIECE OF MATERIAL RUNNING VERTICAL PLUSH TO END OF FRAME AND BACK OF BUMPER.  TOP AND BOTTOM MUST REMAIN OPEN. ½” BEAD OF WELD. 

FRAME

ALL FRAME CLIPPING MUST BE PRE-APPROVED Message Total Chaos Facebook Page. MUST BE MAKE AND MODEL SPECIFIC. 

1. Frames are to remain stock OTHER THAN STATED. K member and unibody are considered frame in this class and are not to be altered or welded in any fashion. Welding on frame is limited to mounting of bumper.

2. NO PLATING, PINNING CREASING This includes after the heat, PINCHING

3. ABSOLUTELY NO CREASING OF THE FRAME OR SUBFRAME AT ANY POINT THROUGHOUT SHOW.  IF YOU HAVE AN AREA THAT NEEDS ADDRESSED, Message Total Chaos Motorsports Facebook Page

BODY

1. Drivers door may be welded solid. AN 1/8” DRIVERS DOOR PLATE IS PERMITTED AND CAN OVERLAP A MAXIMUM OF 3” PAST THE FRONT OF THE FRONT DOOR SEAM AND 3” PAST THE REAR OF FRONT DOOR SEAM.   

2. All other doors can be welded 5″ on 5″ off as well as the trunk. 5”x 5” flat plate ¼” max thickness.  You may weld trunk lid to floor on backside 5 on 5 off if you desire to do so

3. Trunk may be Tucked, NO WEDGING but can be canoed. A 12″ space must remain from lowest point of canoe to highest point of trunk floor. (NEW) All quarters must remain upright, may not be smashed down. Pushing them down will be considered a wedge.  If you have questions call. From the side the quarters must appear upright. 

4. All fenders may be creased both vertical and horizontal

5. the hood must have a minimum 12″ x 12″ holes and trunk must have a 12″ x 12″ hole for inspection. You are permitted to re bolt metal in 10 total spots around each inspection hole 3/8″ bolts max. EACH BOLT MUST BE WITHIN 2” OF THE INSPECTION HOLE. 

6. Speaker deck may be removed or beat down

7. Hood may be fastened in 6 spots by chain or bolting. If bolting you may only do so utilizing 2″x2″ angle max of 6” long 1/2″ bolts max. You may cut excess hood or roll it down over c support do not move hood from factory location to gain extra folding

8. All body mounts must remain in stock location and in stock form. Leave factory rubber bushings in place or you may use 1 standard size hockey puck if your bushing is rotted or missing

REAR SUB BOLTS AND BUSHINGS MUST REMAIN FACTORY

9. NEW********* FRONT K MEMBER MOUNTING

Option 1: You may use (5/8”) max size all thread for your front K member mounts. This must go through the factory front K member mount. In doing this you get (3) 3” ¼” washers, (3) store bought 5/8” nuts may be used and welded for all thread to pass through. No staggering them off the all thread.  Must remain a vertical path. No sleeving what so ever. You may remove your factory bushing and the k member tight to unibody but cannot be welded unless you are using a fix it plate here. This all thread will count as two of your hood hold downs.  

Option 2: No all threads, but you receive (1) 3”x3”x1/4” plate per side that must align center of the front K Member mount on the outside wheel facing side. No staggering or shifting this plate forward or backward, CENTERED! In alignment with the K Member bolt. You may weld this plate to you bumper shock or K member how you see fit as long as it follows these guidelines. You may remove bushing and suck it tight using factory bolt. 

Rear K member mount must remain factory in tact with rubber bushing.  

10. On front of core support, 1/8 expanded metal or 1/8” design plate may cover in front of the radiator. This plate or mesh can be attached with either (6) total 3/8” bolts with store bought washers or (4) THREE inch welds ½ inch bead max, TWO OF THESE SPOTS MAY WELD TO THE BUMPER The max width is no great greater than a factory ac condenser.

11. NO SEDAGONING OF WAGONS. YOU CANNOT PHYSICALLY BEAT THE ROOF DOWN IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM, CALL FIRST THERE WILL NOT BE AN OPTION FOR FIXING THIS DAY OF. 

WHEELS AND TIRES

1. Front tires- ANY TIRE including skid steer and V treds ARE PERMITTED

2. Rear tires- Any tire may be used including SOLID REAR TIRES, MAY USE RIMS ONLY

3. Weld in centers permitted. NO BEADLOCKS 

4. LIP PROTECTORS and Valve stem protectors permitted.

SUSPENSION

Front suspension only can be solid. Strut may be reinforced. Nothing with reinforcement may strengthen another part of the car.  

Rear suspension must be factory other than NOW ALLOWING REAR TRAILING ARMS TO BE 2”X2” X ¼ INCH. YOU MAY REINFORCE SIDE TO SIDE CONTROL ARMS IN THE REAR ONLY BUT YOU MUST USE THE FACTORY ENDS OF THE CONTROL ARMS, NO WRAPPING THE ENDS, YOU MAY USE A MAX OF 2”X 2” TUBING OR SMALLER AND MUST BE IN FACTORY LOCATION. THIS IS TO HELP KEEP YOUR WHEELS ON.

Rear wheel must stay centered in the middle of wheel well, cannot moved them forward from factory. Rear trailing arm must mount to rear spindle in factory manner, no adding material.

Trailing arm must bolt into factory location and manner.

Rear suspension may now be welded solid with (1) 3”x3” 6” long max piece of angle and may be welded rear strut to frame, nothing more nothing less

REAR WHEEL DRIVE CARS

RWD MAY NOT USE FWD SUSPENSION RULES. 

RWD CARS: must use A factory spindle and A arm 

YOU MAY SWAP OEM TO OEM. MUST MOUNT IN FACTORY MANOR

2 2”X4” ¼” A ARM STRAPS PER UPPER A ARM, NOTHING ON BOTTOM CONTROL ARM. MUST USE FACTORY COIL SPRINGS
ON REAR YOU MAY USE 1” ALL THREAD AS REAR SHOCKS. UPPER CONTROL ARMS CANNOT BE WELDED TO BECOME SOLID.  ONE LOOP OF 3/8” MAX CHAIN PER SIDE TO LOCK REAR SUSPENSION WITH A BOLT IN THE CHAIN MAX BOLT SIZE ½”. CHAIN CANNOT BE WELDING IN ANY FASHION. 

Front is to sit no higher than 21″ to bottom of front bumper and no lower than 11″ to bottom of rear frame rails factory spindle and A arm 

2. No leaf spring conversions

3. RWD LEAF CARS: No aftermarket leaf packs. Clamps are limited to 4 per pack 2″X 4”  1/8″ thick MAXIMUM.

4. Ball joints must remain stock appearing. No screw ins Ball joints, BUT may be welded 

STEERING

1. Aftermarket steering columns are permitted.

2. All steering components are to remain stock. TIE RODS MAY BE REINFORCED. 2X2 by 2″ long block may be added to strut to act as a strut protector do not connect this to unibody abuse it you lose it 

CAGE

FRONT WINDOW BARS OR STRAPS OR WIRE MUST  STOP WITHIN 3” OF THE WINDOW OPENING AND BE AT MINIMUM 6” AWAY FROM THE STRUT TOWERS. 

ALL CAGE COMPONENTS MUST REMAIN IN THE INTERIOR COCKPIT.  NOTHING CAN EXTEND THROUGH THE FIREWALL.  

A four point cage is recommended but not mandatory. HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING IS MANDATORY: REAR SEAT BAR AND FRONT WINDOW BAR. WINDOW BAR MUST RUN FROM ROOF TO COWL OR ROOF TO DASH BAR. CAN BE ANGLE IRON OR 2X2″ TUBING Front bar must be 5′ away from firewall and all other cage parts must be 6″ off the floor at any given point

IF DESIRED THE FRONT WINDOW BAR MAY BE WELDED TO THE HALO BAR MOVE FORWARD ON THE ROOF AND DOWN TO THE FRONT DASH BAR BUT NOT IN FRONT OF THE DASH BAR.  MAX SIZE OF FRONT WINDOW BAR IS 2X2 INCH TUBING.  FRONT WINDOW BAR MAY BE ATTACHED TO ROOF TWIZE VIA BOLTING WITH 2 X 2 ANGLE IRON MAX 4” LONG……OR FOR WINDOW PROTECTION YOU MAY RUN A MAX OF 2 3” STRAPS ( OR COMPARABLE) ROOF TO COWEL AND MAY HAVE A GUSSET BETWEEN THEM.  IF IT IS DEEMED FOR SAFETY IT WILL BE ALLOWED.  

REAR WINDOW BAR- MAX OF 2”X2”, 1 PER CAR, MAY BE WELDED TO HALO BAR AND MUST RUN DOWN TO FLOOR AND TIE INTO THE REAR SUB. CANNOT ANGLE IN A 90 UNDER THE CAR TO GAIN MORE THAN WHATS ALLOWED. YOU MAY USE A 5”X5” ¼” PLATE ON TOP OF SHEET METAL TO ATTACH YOUR BAR TO FLOOR. THIS IS FOR WAGONS AS WELL. 

CLARIFICATION FOR REAR WINDOW BAR ATTACHMENT TO REAR SUB: You may trim floor out and slip through and weld the rear window bar directly to the rear sub with a 5″x5″ Max plate. Anything outside of 5″x5″ attachment will not be permitted. YOU GET ONE 5”X5” PLATE PERIOD

This is to make sure your rear window bar is secured to the sub. if used for any other reason or to strengthen a different area it will not be permitted. The window bar may be no further back than where the rear sub ends. FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION Message Total Chaos Motorsports Facebook Page.

WE WILL NO LONGER BE PERMITTING YOUR WINDOW BAR TO BE PLACED ON TOP OF TRUNK LID AND SPEAKER DECK SEAM. THIS HAS BECOME AN ISSUE REVEALING THE REAR WINDOW BAR AS A SHAPE BLUNT OBJECT ONCE THE CAR BENDS.  

Halo may be a max of 4 inch material and must start from the top of side bars run straight up across and straight down. No angling.  HALO CAN BE NO FARTHER BACK THAN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR DOORS BETWEEN B POST AND C POST.

*** You may have one 2”x2” gusset from gas tank protector to the rear window bar. 

Wagons rear window bar cannot be further back than rear axle 5”x5”x1/4” plate welded to floor to mount it. Must be 5” away from tank protector and can be a max of 2”x2” tubing

Gas tank protectors are recommended but not mandatory. If using a gas tank protector it can butt against package tray but cannot be welded or bolted to tray. Max of 32″ wide 4″ x 4″ tubing. On a sedan the tank protector must stop at the front of the speaker deck, on wagons the tank protector may not go past the front most part of the rear strut towers 2″ above factory speaker deck height max tallness for tank protectors

4. Max width of cage bars can be 4″ x 4″ or 2″ x 6″. 

Side bars MUST STOP AT THE Furthermost forward point of the A post NO FURTHER AND 2” IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL WELL WITHOUT MANIPULATION. 

Center bar for shifter permitted. 

5. ABSOLUTELY NO STOCK FUEL TANKS.  MUST BE A PRESSURE TESTED AFTERMARKET FUEL CELL

Fuel cells must be bolted in, NO WELDING. 

It is important to note that no rules set is perfect.  Below is our best attempt to give our drivers what they need to have an enjoyable experience both in the garage and through inspection.  As always please contact Total Chaos Motorsports by Facebook Messenger with any/all questions.  

1.  Any factory produced van, truck or SUV, 4wd are permitted but must remove one driveshaft. 1/2 TON TRUCKS ONLY

2. Outside of directly stated rules farm trucks must remain stock to OEM configuration meaning if it does not say that you can modify it then you cannot per this rule.  For clarification-contact Total Chaos via Facebook Messenger.

DRIVETRAIN/REAR/GAS TANK

1.  Any engine may be ran.  On engine you are permitted a simpler lower cradle front plate and pulley protector.  No fan protectors.  No valve cover protectors. No carburetor protectors.  Headers are permitted but must run straight up through the hood and cannot strengthen the car in any fashion or be set up to do so.  

2.  Engine mounts must be a factory style rubber bushing motor mount.  

3. Understanding that not all engine mounting will be universal, please contact Total Chaos Motorsports via Facebook Messenger if fabrication is required in order to properly and safely mount the engine.  

4.  Under the OEM style mount, you are permitted a 6" x 6" x 1/4" max plate to weld to the engine crossmember and to motor mount.  1/2" bead max all the way around the plate.  This plate must be utilized only to raise up engine, aid in positioning and cannot strengthen the frame in any other fashion.  

5.  You may run a transmission with a factory bell or an aluminum ultra-bell.  NO steel bellhousings, or tail shafts.  No transmission coolers.  You may loop tranny lines.  

6.  Transmission crossmembers can be a max of 2" x 2" 1/4" tubing with one 3" wide max and 6" long max tab to mount transmission.  Must use a rubber transmission mount.  The 2x2 can be mounted on a 6" long piece of 3" x 3" angle, 1 per frame rail welded to frame with 1/2" bead of weld.  

7.  Factory rear ends only.  May weld spider gears, no bracing.

8.  You may run an aftermarket radiator or a stock radiator.  ABSOLUTELY NO WATER BOXES.  The radiator may be held in by spray foam but the spray foam cannot touch the frame in any fashion or cover any area required for inspection outside of the core support area.  You may have factory style condenser in front of the radiator but no metal of any fashion.

9.  Gas tanks: Stock tanks must be removed completely.  No stock tanks permitted.  Aftermarket pressure tested tanks must be mounted in one of the following ways. (1). Trucks must be tightly bolted to truck bed as close to the cab as possible and centered.  (2). SUV, VANS can either be suspended off of the rear seat bar (no full gas tank protectors) or bolted fast to the floor in the rear seat area.  Double clamp all gas lines.  

10.  You may simplify wiring.  Does not have to key start.

11.  You are permitted a cable shifter or alike, aftermarket brake and gas pedals. 

12.  Battery must be moved inside cab of vehicle and tightly secured to the floor in a steel battery box.

13.  Slider driveshafts will be permitted, with aftermarket engines it becomes a potential safety issue running a stock drive-shaft.  You may run a stock style driveshaft if desired.  

WHEELS and TIRES

1.  Any wheel and tire combo is permitted with the exception of bead-locks and solids.  Lip protectors and weld in centers are permitted.  Maximum size of lip protectors is 3". Valve stem protectors cannot exceed greater than 2" from the valve stem in any direction.  

BUMPERS

1.  Bumper cannot be built back into fender well to protect wheel.  

2.  As an alternative any OEM bumper with the exception of Chrysler pointy bumpers are permitted to be loaded.  All loading must occur between the front and backing of the factory bumper.  Seam welding and capping the ends are both permitted.  

3.  Final option for bumper is a 4" x 4" 1/4" or 2" x 6" 1/4" with no gussets and NO POINT

4.  Bumpers can either be mounted in one of two ways: (1). with the factory OEM make and model specific brackets and bumper shocks and NO HARDNOSING.  May weld bumper to bumper shock and weld the first 6" of the bumper bracket to the frame top and bottom.  (2). No factory shocks or brackets and you can trim only to gain straight surface and hardnose bumper with a 6" x 6" max plate between bumper and frame cap. 

5.  Rear bumpers must be no lower than 16" from the bottom of the bumper measure straight down to the ground.

6.  NO AFTERMARKET BUMPERS.

7.  Front Bumpers Can be no higher than 26" from bottom of bumper measured straight to ground. 

8.  Around the front bumper you are permitted 2 locations of 9 wire around bumper to core support.  The hood cannot be included in these locations.  2 loops of double wire or 4 loops of single wire per location.  The back bumper can have two locations but locations must be in tailgate or hatch area and within 12" of BUMPER.

CAGE

1. At minimum a rear seat bar is required. 

2. At maximum you may have a 4 point cage with no down legs. 

3. Max material 6" meaning maximum of 6" x 6", NO 2x10 or 2X8 etc. 

4.  Cage must remain 4" from firewall and 6" from floor at all times. 

5.  If choosing to suspend tank off of rear seat bar you may use a simple gas tank protector with no gussets to hold tank only.  No pressure anywhere.  A simple gas tank protector in this class is considered two bars back, two up bars, and one connecting the two up bars.  May have a plate covering the back side to prevent punctures to tank.  Nothing within this gas tank protector can exceed greater than 6" from the tank. 

6.  Side bars cannot be within 8" of wheel tubs.  Side bars cannot extend further than 12" behind driver's seat.  If modifications are required,  please contact Total Chaos Motorsports via Facebook Messenger.

7.  ABSOLUTELY NO KICKERS 

8.  ** Must have two locations of 9 wire in windshield area at minimum of two 3" 1/8" strapping room to cowl area.

SUSPENSION and STEERING

1.  All suspension and steering parts must remain OEM make and model specific with no reinforcements or welding. 

2.  You may utilize screw in spring risers. 

3.  Suspension can be locked only by using 2 a arm straps 2" x 4"x 1/4".  You may have 2 per a arm, upper a arms only. No all thread. 

 4.  Factory OEM make and model specific leaf springs only.  No leaf-swapping.  Factory springs must be in factory location.  On the factory leaf-pack you are permitted to have 2 aftermarket clamps but must not exceed the following.  2" wide, 4" long 1/4" thick -2 1/2" bolts max per clamp. 

5.  NO AFTERMARKET TIE RODS OR REINFORCED TIE RODS.

6. Sway bars, center links, steering racks etc.  must all remain mounted in exact factory location and manner using factory bracketry.  

 All cars fresh OR pre-run receive (4) total fix it plates. These fix it plates may be in square or Parallelogram form. If in parallelogram form the plate must be 4”  top to bottom and side to side exactly, and the two furthermost points must be exactly 7” apart.  Anything greater than these parameters will not be permitted.  

***** Fix It Plates Are The Only Plates That Are Allowed To Be In Parallelogram  Form. All Other Plates Must Be Square Or Rectangle Based On The Rule Written  Per Plate. Example 4”X 4” Bumper Plate Must Be Square.  

The Rules Below Are Not Guidelines, They Are Strictly Written To Tell You What  You Can Do. If The Rules Do Not Specifically Outline That You Can Do Something,  Contact Total Chaos Motorsports Via Facebook Messenger.  

All Rust Repair Must Be Pre-Approved Whether It Is The Body, Unibody Or Subframe.  We Will Allow For Repairs To Return The Car To Factory Orientation, No Further.  

If You Are Found To Have Plated The Unibody Frame Of Subframe, This Will Result  In An Automatic Load.  

General Rules 

1. FWD Sedan And Station Wagons Only With A Maximum Wheelbase Of 113”
2. All Plastic, Pot Metal, Tin, Glass, Carpet, Interior Headlights Etc Must Be  Entirely Stripped And Removed From Car. Please Also Remove Door Handles and Speakers.  

3. Cars Will Receive Two Attempts To Pass Inspection Only. 

4. Battery Must Be Removed From Under Hood And Placed In The Cockpit Of The  Car. A Battery Box Is Permitted But Must Be Tightly Secured To Either The Cage Or Floorboard.  Absolutely No Plastic Or Wooden Battery Boxes.  

5. Factory Gas Tank Must Be Removed Unless Being Utilized As Primary Fuel  Cell. In This Case It Must Be In Front Of Rear Axle.  

6. Spare Tires Must Be Removed.  

Safety 

1. Front Windshield Bar Required. 

2. Rear Bumper May Be Wired On With Two Locations Of Nine Wire Wrapped Around Tail Light Cover Within 6 Inches Of Bumper.  

3. Front Bumper May Have 2 Locations Of Nine Wire Core Support To Bumper  But Cannot Go Through Hood. 

Drivetrain 

1. Wiring Harnesses Are Permitted 

2. No Oil Or Transmission Coolers 

3. Electric Fans For Radiator Are Permitted 

4. Aluminum Radiators Are Permitted 

5. Carb Swaps Are Permitted. Absolutely No Carb Protectors 

6. Header Protectors Permitted Must Be Attached To Header Only, Cannot Support Any Other Structure.  

7. The Top Back Motor Mount Must Be An OEM Direct Bolt Mount With No  Modifications. 

8. The Front Mount Under The Factory OEM Rubber Boot Covering, You May  Weld A 3” Washer To The Top Of Mount. For Clarification Contact Total Chaos Motorsports Via Facebook Messenger

9. Aftermarket Headers Are Permitted But Must Run Vertically Through  Hood And Cannot Contact The Subframe. 

10. Aftermarket Shifters Are Permitted 

11. No Shifter Protectors 

12. Must Run The Factory Gas And Brake Pedal, No Exceptions 

13. Spring Risers Are Permitted 

14. Must Run Factory Steering Column. A Quick Disconnect Steering Wheel Is  Permitted But Cannot Alter Steering Shaft Slide Or Knuckles.  

Suspension And Steering 

1. No Alterations Of Struts Will Be Permitted. Struts Must Be Direct Bolt And Same Make.  2. You May Run Spring Risers  

3. No Reinforcements Of Tie Rods Or Steering Rack 

4. Must Run Factory Steering Rack 

5. No Aftermarket Steering Columns 

Body 

1. Creasing Is Permitted From C Post Back On Rear Quarter Panels 

2. All Doors May Be Either, Wired In 8 Locations (2 Loops Of Braided Wire), Or  Chained In 8 Locations With 3/8” Chain, Or Welded With 2 4”X4” X1/4” Plates  Per Vertical Door Seam, And One Above Each Door.  

3. Drivers Door May Be Welded Solid Seam Or You May Run Door Skin That May  Extend No Greater Than 3” In Front Of Front Door Seam Or Behind Rear Of  Front Door Seam. 

4. The Deck Lid On A Sedan Or Wagon May Be Tucked In 90 Degrees But Must  Remain On Its Factory Hinges In Factory Location Without Manipulation. 

5. Trunk And Speaker Deck Are Considered One And Cannot Be Dished Or  Manipulated.  

7. Deck Lids Or Tailgates May Either Be Wired In 8 Locations( 2 Loops Of Braided  Wire, 8 Locations Of 3/8” Chain Or Welded With 6 Total 4”X4” ¼” Max Square  Plates. If Wiring You May Weld Store Bought 1” Holed Washers For Wire To  Go Through. Washers May Not Be Welded Over A Seam Or To Unibody Frame  Or Subframe. Wiring May Go To Spare Tire Area 

8. Spare Tire Area Or Floor Of Trunk May Be Pushed Upward.  

9. Hood- May Be Either Wired In 8 Spots, Chained In 8 Locations With 3/8” Chain  Or Bolted In Four Locations. If Bolting You May Use 4 Locations Of All Thread ½” Max; Sheet Metal To Sheet Metal Only, Max 3” Washer Only On Hood. 

10. Absolutely No Wedging Of Body. Quarter Panels Must Be Upright 

11. A Hood Is Not Required But If You Do Not Run One All Tie Downs Are  Forfeited  

12. Absolutely No Fender Bolts 

13. In Core Support Area, Either On The Front Or Back Side Of The Core Support,  You May Have 1/8” Rad Guard Or Expanded Metal. This Rad Guard Or  Expanded Metal Must Only Be In Core Support Opening Area And Must Be A  Full Inch Apart From The Frame Rails. Expanded Metal Or Rad Guard Can Only  Be Attached In 6 Locations With A Max Of 3/8” Bolts. These Bolts Can Be No  Longer Than 2”, Or You Can Tack In 6 Locations, Max 1 Inch Long Welds Can Not Be Welded For Frame, Core Support Only! 

Frame 

1. Please Read Carefully.  Hardnosing Is Permitted. Must Be Keep In Front Of Coresupport, Coresupport Must Remain In Factory Location, You Are Permitted 2 4”X 6” ¼” Plates 1 Per Side To Mount Bumper.    

2. You May Pre-Bend The Rear Frame, Slightly To Assist In Rolling.  Abuse This Rule And It Will Be Removed.  

3. Rear Bumper Must Remain In Factory Location On The Factory Bolts. 

4. No Seam Welding Of Crush Box Or Anything Else On Frame Or Subframe.  

Bumpers 

1. No Round Tubing Bumpers 

∙ May Be Either 4”X4” ¼” Max, Or 2”X6” X ¼” Max. One Or The Other ∙ Absolutely No Points  

∙ Absolutely No Gussets 

∙ The Width Of These Bumpers Cannot Exceed Outside Of Wheel To Outside Of  Wheel. 

∙ On These Tubing Bumpers The Ends Must Be Tapered And Capped. At  Minimum In A 45 Degree Angle Contact Total Chaos Motorsports Via Facebook Messenger With Questions. 

2. Any OEM Bumper, No Loading Including Between Skins. May Be Seam Welded.   

3. SMW Lights, SMW Mighty Minis, Kiskadden 3/16” See Thru Bumper

Bumper Mounting 

1. Perpendicular To Frame You May Add A 6”X”6 Max ¼” Plate For Flush  Mounting Surface. Not On The Side Top Or Bottom. 

2. Absolutely No Factory Shocks Or Brackets.  

3. On The Outside Wheel Facing Side Of Frame, A 4”X4” ¼” Plate May Be Welded To  Back Of Bumper And To Unibody Frame. This Plate Cannot Contact Subframe  In Any Fashion.  

4. Reminder That This Plate Must Be Square And Must Touch Bumper.  

Wheels And Tires 

1. Tires May Be Doubled, May Be Foam Filled Or Air Filled. 

2. 2” Max Lip Protectors Are Permitted. 

3. A Simple Valve Stem Protector May Be Welded To Wheel. 

4. V Tread, Skid Steers Are Permitted On Front. No Front Solid Wheels Or Tires 5. Rear Tires May Be Solid, Foam Filled, Or Rim Only 

6. No Rubber Tire Guards

Cage 

1. A Four Point Cage Is Permitted, Meaning 2 Side Bars, A Dash Bar And A Rear  Seat Bar.  

2. Corners Of Cage Horizontally Can Be Gusseted  

3. No Down Legs, Cage Cannot Come In Contact With The Firewall In Any  Fashion. 

4. Side Bars May Be Outside Of The A Post And B Post But Must Stop Abrupt At  The Front End Of The A Post. No Exceptions. The Back Of The Side Bar  Cannot Extend Further Than The Rear Kick Panel 

5. Due To The Fact We Require Factory Steering Column, The Factory Dash Bar  May Remain.  

6. Halo Bar Is Permitted Maximum Of 4”X4” ¼” Material. Halo Must Be No Further Back Than The Rear  Kick Panel And Must Start At The Top Of The Side Bar. 

7. Max Four Point Cage Material Is 6” 

8. Center Shifter Bar Dash Bar To Rear Seat Bar Is Permitted. 

9. All Cage Components With The Exception Of The Gas Tank Protector Must  Remain 5” Off Of Floor And Firewall.  

10. For Mounting Purposes Of Side Bars, 1 Per Side, An 8” X  12” ¼” Plate May Be  Welded To B Pillar To Mount Seat Bar. This Plate Must Comply With 5” Off  Floor Rule.  

11. This Cage Must Remain As Internal Cockpit Cage With Exception Of Side Bars  

12. Gas Tank Protectors Are Permitted  Must Comply With 5” Off Floor Rule And Be 5” Off Packing Tray. 2 Gussets Max, You Choose Either One Per Side Rear Seat Bar To Gas Tank Protectors Or 1 Per  Side Gas Tank Protector To Halo. One Or The Other. All Gussets And Cage Must Remain 6”  From Rear Strut Towers.  

13. No Rear Window Bars 

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