MIRZA SHRINE @ Humboldt Speedway
September 18th, 2010
Combine Demolition Derby – Rules and Regulations
SEATBELT, HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON BOARD ARE REQUIRTED!
NO DUALS OR REAR WHEEL ASSIST WORKING!!
Maximum horsepower 150HP. Combine Reinforcement - Reinforcing iron is limited to ten pieces, any length, located anywhere on the combine except in restricted areas. Iron replacement can be any iron: angle, channel, or flat, as is limited to a maximum gauge of 2: x 2: x ¼”. Iron spears or external iron used for aggressive action is prohibited. NO extra welding on the Cutter Bar Edge, NO welding Rock Guards and Header Bottom, and NO concrete in the platform auger. NO well casing can be used as a stiffener. Rub bars may be placed around the radiator or variable speed drives, but not the rear axle parts. If a combine has suffered a broken piece (i.e. a tie-rod or axle) it can be repaired with iron to support the break. The added iron does not fall into the 10 piece limit, as long as the reinforcement is the same width as the broken piece. Only two braces are allowed: one on each side of the header inside the front wheel. Rear axle can be shortened, not braces between rear axle and frame. No bracing allowed around rear wheels. One 1” angle iron allowed on steering arm. (Does not include bracing to keep headers at the required 16-20 inch height.) Any number on iron pieces can be used for hydraulic stops for safety or any driver protection supports. Straw Walker Housing must be cut off at back of rear crank. Maximum header width is 18 feet. UNLOAD AUGER MUST BE REMOVED. ALL GLASS AND LIGHTS MUST BE ROMOVED. (Do not break glass with hammer, remove in clean). A protective cage must be built to protect driver, possible several bars in the front and side of the driver. DRIVER MUST BE ABLE TO SEE BEHIND HIM/HER. Grain tank extension must be removed. Grain platform only (No corn heads). All reel and cutting edge parts must be removed. All batteries must be secured in a box for protection from debris. Fuel tanks must be secured in grain tank with caps that do not allow spillage for fuel should the combine tip over. (Vent could be used for “breather”.) Maximum of 10 gallons in tank. Water only in the radiators. Calcium Chloride – Calcium Chloride must be removed from the machine’s tires since it is considered an environmental hazard. NO FLUID IN TIRES. Repairs – Repairs to machines may commence at any time after the machine has been removed from the arena between heats or during intermission.
DERBY – The derby will consist of heats, a consolation heat (if necessary) and a final heat. The consolation heat will be eliminated if the remaining machines deem it unnecessary depending on how many show up.
COMPETITION – All heats will run back-to-back, with an intermission before the final heat.
INSPECTION/JUDGING –Impartial judges have been selected from the surrounding area. They will inspect combines before the derby begins. Pushing or pulling another combine outside of the barrier limits, and high speed ramming, for example, may warrant disqualification. Two or more combines locked together must attempt to separate within a three-minute time limit or risk disqualification. Also, no driving or backing into driver’s area of opponent’s combine. A warning will be precede disqualification. If you lose your header, you are disqualified from that heat. (Feeder house is not a part of the header.) Officials will carry hand held air horns with can be heard by the drivers. Grain tables are recommended to be welded on. Any combine not making a hit within 5 minutes is disqualified in that heat. Continued……………
MIRZA SHRINE / Humboldt Speedway
Combine Demolition Derby – Rules and Regulations
GATES - Pit gates will open at 3:00pm.
Thirty dollars ($30) enters one (1) combine, one (1) driver and one (1) pit crew, payable immediately upon entering the arena grounds and before inspection. All combines must be inspected prior to 6:00 pm. Combines must be unloaded immediately for inspection, to help in speeding the process along. The number of vehicles allowed in the gate per entry, is the vehicle delivering the combine and one support vehicle. Entry fee is NON refundable. Only the driver and pit person is allowed in the pit area. Additional pit passes may be obtained at fifteen dollars ($15) EACH. All drivers and pit members must sign a “Waiver and release of Liability” form before entering the pit area. All drivers and pit members participating must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and show a valid drivers’ license. No one under eighteen (18) years of age will be allowed in the pit. Only the driver and one person from the pit crew of the combine being inspected will be allowed in the inspection area. Absolutely no one will be allowed to compete under the influence of drugs/alcohol. (NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL IN THE PIT AREA.) Any person who seems to be getting out of hand will be escorted to the exit gate by the security.
Drivers are required to attend the DRIVERS meeting at 6:45 prior to the race. No complaints after the drivers meeting. All concerns must be brought up DURING the drivers meeting. All drivers will be held responsible for the actions of their pit crew. (A pit crew can get a combine and driver disqualified.) NO pit crew member allowed on the track at ANY time during the competition. Upon completion of a heat, the driver will be allowed to exit his/her combine to hook the tow rope to be removed from arena.
ALL COMBINES AND PARTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE ARENA/SPEEDWAY/PIT BY SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH 2:00 PM. (No exceptions!)
Thank you for showing good sportsmanship and especially thank you for attending our derby.
Good-Luck to all!
MIRZA Shrine
Ill. Don Mohler, 2010 Potentate
“Shrine Kids Win In 2010”
MIRZA SHRINE DEMOLITION DERBY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2010 7:00 PM
HUMBOLDT SPEEDWAY
HUMBOLDT, KANSAS
ENTRY TIME: 3:00 pm TO 6:00 pm
NO INSPECTIONS AFTER 6:00 pm
Combines
(1 Heat Only)
1st Place: $ 1,000.00 2nd Place $500.00 3rd Place $250.00
If more than 5 combine’s, there will be 2 heats.
(5 combines in each heat)
Heat winner (If more than 1 heat) $50.00
The number of combines per heat and the number of heats will be determined by the number of entries. The number of consolation heats will be determined by the number of entries. The last 2 active combines in each heat will advance to the feature. If a driver has two “Heat winner” combines for the feature, he may designate one of his pit members (with all forms completed) to drive one of his combines in the feature. If a heat winner is unable to drive in the feature, he may designate one of his pit members (with all forms/waivers completed) to drive his combine in the feature. If a “Heat winner” combine is unable to make the feature, then the combine that was the 3rd remaining combine from that heat may advance to the feature as an alternate. NOTE: Each heat will begin immediately after clearing the arena from the previous heat. There will be 20 minutes between the last heat and the consolation heats.
All drivers and pit members must attend pit meeting prior to derby at 6:45 pm.
Thank you for showing good sportsmanship and
especially thank you for attending our derby.
Good-Luck to all!
MIRZA Shrine
Ill. Don Mohler, 2010 Potentate
“Shrine Kids Win In 2010”
MIRZA SHRINE @ Humboldt Speedway
September 18th, 2010
COMBINE DEMOLITION DERBY ENTRY FORM
Please Print Clearly
Driver’s Name ____________________________________________________________________
Complete Mailing Address __________________________________________________________
Phone # ______________________________ Cell # ________________________________
Name:____________________________________________________relationship:_____________
Person attending derby who could make medical decisions for driver (if necessary).
Combine Model/Yr. _______________________________________ Color: ______________________
Sponsor’s NameCity & State
______________________________________ _________________________________________
______________________________________ _________________________________________
______________________________________ _________________________________________
MIRZA SHRINE DEMOLITION DERBY WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
We, the undersigned, being all of the drivers, pit crew and infield help of any entry, do hereby petition the Mirza Shrine, to be allowed to participate in the Demolition Derby to be held at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
To induce the Mirza Shrine of Pittsburg, Kansas, to allow participation we do hereby represent that each of us is 18 years of age or older, and under no legal disability.
Each of us do agree to participate in the Demolition Derby at our own risk and each of us hereby release and absolve the Mirza Shrine of any and all liability to any of us resulting from injury or injuries to any of us, or damage to our property, as a result of our participation in the Demolition Derby aforesaid.
We further agree, that if allowed to compete, we will remove the combine/combines from the Demolition Derby site, meaning the Humboldt Speedway, by Sunday at 2:OO pm September 19, 2010. We further agree that our combine/combines become the property of the Mirza Shrine to be disposed of at their discretion, if such combines remain on the derby site on or after said date of September 19, 2010, 2:00 pm, and if we have not, at least, made contact with the Mirza Shrine, for other arrangements for the combines. We, and each of us, further agree that the Mirza Shrine will not incur ANY liability, because we pay an entry fee to participate in said Demolition Derby.
Dated the _____________________ day of ______________________, 2010
Driver ______________________________________ Crew _____________________________________
Thank you for showing good sportsmanship and especially thank you for attending our derby.
Good-Luck to all!
MIRZA Shrine Ill. Don Mohler, 2010 Potentate
“Shrine Kids Win In 2010”
