STOCK Mini Van/Mini Truck/SUV

GENERAL

1. Any 4 and 6 cyl. minivan, mini truck or mini SUV. No full size stuff. No V8s.  Motor swaps permitted MAKE TO MAKE, 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! IF YOU GO BACK TO YOUR TRAILER YOU WILL GO BACK THROUGH INSPECTION!!

10.  In the derby you have 60 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.  You can not cut or move plates. These plates can not connect to the subframe in any way shape or form.

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. Valve stem protectors permitted

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. A simple 4-point cage is PERMITTED using a minimum of 2"x2" or a max of 2"x6".  Side bars cannot extend greater than 10″ past front door seam. Fuel cell protector, must come off of the back seat bar and be a MINIMUM of 5" off any and ALL surfaces (floor, decks, humps, tunnels, trays, etc.), max 24"x24". 

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. Alternatively you can use 2"x2" angle 2” long on 4 spots only sheet metal to sheet metal with a 3/8" bolt. 

3.  The trunk, maybe 9 wired, banded or chained.  No more than 6 spots and no more than 2 wraps per spot.   Alternatively you can use 2"x2" angle 2” long on 4 spots only sheet metal to sheet metal with a 3/8" bolt.

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.   

6.  No 9 wire from door to door a crossed or attached to floor/ anywhere other than specified by official you will cut!  

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

8.  Headers PERMITTED

9. All mounts to remain stock.

10. NO Pre Bending/creasing/wedging

11. PRENOTCH is PERMITTED

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

13. NO extra banding, 9 wire, chain, seatbelt or strapping other then where specified in the rules

BUMPERS:

1. OEM 80s or newer TIN bumper only, NO CHROME COVERS

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.

If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to get in touch with us. You can reach us Total Chaos Motorsports Facebook Messenger, if no response within 12 hours please text Bryce at 814-229-7542; Tom at 814-221-5339 or DeWayne at 724-718-8722 and allow 24 hours for response.