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2026 Fair Book

Mannington District Fair Enduro Rules

Three damaged cars racing on a dirt track in a demolition derby.

General Rules

  1. The race will begin with a rolling start on the track.
  2. Cars must hold their position until the green flag is dropped.
  3. The leader after 1 hour is the winner. If only one car is left moving, the race will end at that time. If we get enough cars to have heat races. The heats will be 15 min long and the top 3 drivers out of the heats will qualify for the 30min long feature race. If we have heats there will also be a last chance qualifier heat for the cars that didn’t win their respective heat race. (This will be decided by officials the day of the race, dependent on car count.)
  4. There will be no caution flags. The red flag will be displayed if the track is blocked and racing cannot continue or if a racer is in danger (fire, roll-over, or just flat out needs out of his/her car etc.) Cars must come to a stop immediately if a red flag is issued. Cars caught moving under a red flag will receive a 1 min stopped penalty. This is all about safety, don't try to gain positions under a red flag.
  5. If your car is slowing down due to failure, do not stay on the track. Exit the track at any of the appropriate track openings or into the infield (this will be discussed in the drivers meeting prior to the race). Stopping on the track while in your vehicle is extremely dangerous to you and other drivers. Drivers are not required to have any racing experience but must be at least 14 years of age with parental waiver if under the age of 18.
  6. One passenger maximum is allowed. Passengers must have the same protection as drivers, such as bars in front of them, door safety in place and so on. Also must wear the same safety PPE as the driver.
  7. This race may run counter-clockwise or clockwise; direction will be a race day decision.

Car And Body

  1. Absolutely NO race cars permitted. This includes previous race cars. Only stock vehicles that have never been raced or previous Enduro cars that fit these rules, are allowed. Vehicles must be stock appearing. Factory wings or spoilers are allowed but no aftermarket. Any vehicle decorations are encouraged, but must be securely and safely attached to the vehicle. Small decorative LED-type lights are OK, but must not be too bright or affect another competitor's vision.1a. Two wheel drive race cars ONLY, If you have an AWD car you must remove the front or rear drive shaft completely (this is for Subaru’s etc.) only completely stock will be allowed to compete. These cars MUST BE stock with no modifications other than a 4 point roll cage with a “halo” style roll over bar, a cage is recommended but not required. All vehicles will be checked thoroughly for any non-stock parts or modifications. If you try to cheat, we will find it and you will not be allowed to compete. Don't chance it. If your car is not stock, do not bring it or you will go home without competing.
  2. Any 1960 or newer car. No pick-up trucks. No four wheel drives, jeep type, or SUV vehicles allowed 2, 3, 4,or 6 cylinder cars only.
  3. A 4 point roll cage is optional but recommended. Roll cage may not extend into the engine compartment. Roll cage is only allowed to be connected to the car in 4 places maximum with a simple up and over roll over bar coming off of the rear seat bar in 2 places. Roll over bar can be attached to the roof in two additional places.
  4. Gutting of factory interior metal panels only allowed for roll cage clearance. EXAMPLE: you may remove the inner door bracing if you are replacing it with door bars.
  5. All doors must be welded, bolted or chained shut.
  6. Remove all chrome molding, glass, including headlights, mirrors & windshield. Tail lights and door handles may be removed.
  7. A minimum of 3 vertical steel bars, minimum 1/4" diameter, or screens must be used in front of driver and/or passenger or you may leave the factory windshield but all other glasses must be removed and cleaned out of your car prior to inspection.
  8. All flammable material such as floor mats/carpet, headliners, rear seats, plastic, wiring etc. must be removed.
  9. Complete bumper to bumper steel uni-body/frame must be retained. No weight reduction permitted.
  10. The stock steel unaltered floor pan, firewalls and trunk must be retained.
  11. Cars must retain their strictly stock appearance, no cutting, chopping, channeling or shortening allowed. Hoods & doors must be kept in place at all times, bolt, band or wire trunk lids and hoods; You may remove trunk lids only if you so choose to. If they come open during the race at any point you're automatically going to be blacked flagged for safety and asked to stop the race.     
  12. Window nets or wire mesh are recommended but not mandatory.
  13. Front & rear inner fenders may be removed. Wheel wells may be trimmed for tire clearance only.
  14. No added weight allowed. No spare tire, spare battery, spare parts, water bottles, jacks or tools etc. allowed in the vehicle. 

Suspension, Tires And Wheels

  1. Suspension parts must remain absolutely stock for that make and model car. No spacers, lumber or chains etc. may be used to alter stock suspension of the vehicle.
  2. Springs must be OEM. No overload shocks with coil over springs. One spring and shock in the original mount only.
  3. Stock wheels only. No racing wheels or offset wheels or bead locks permitted. No double tires. No truck tires, No studded tires. All season radials, winter tread, must say M+S, must be DOT approved tires, and retread OK. Please remove all wheel weights prior to inspection. Tire tubes are permitted.

Engine

  1. The engines must be strictly stock/factory for that model and make and in its original mounts. No aftermarket external oil or transmission coolers allowed. No moving/relocating wiring harness or computers (ECM’s) you can resecure them with extra zip ties if needed.
  2. You may run through the hood exhaust headers (Derby Car Headers).
  3. A/C and heat components and smog components may be removed.
  4. Air cleaner to oil pan must all be factory equipment for that vehicle!!
  5. NO TURBO OR SUPERCHARGED CARS ALLOWED FACTORY OR NOT.
  6. A simple bolt on cold air intake is allowed.
  7. Radiators must remain factory and in the stock location. You may add 2 one inch wide ratchet straps around your radiator and around your upper and lower core support to simply help hold the radiator in place.
  8. No adding of any metal around the engine area (skid plate, radiator guard, wire mesh, etc.)  

Transmission And Driveline

  1. Stock transmission and rear end only. You may weld the spider gears to make it positive traction only!
  2. No aftermarket transmission coolers, if your car is equipped with a transmission cooler you must leave it in the factory position.   

Miscellaneous

  1. Aftermarket Steel Fuel cells permitted, and may be placed in the rear seat area if securely  fastened. If running a fuel cell fuel line connections must be double clamped at each  connection point. Stock gas tanks must remain in their original location and must have two  metal holding straps with minimum rust. If straps are rough we may ask you to add a ratchet  strap for safety purposes.
  2. Batteries may be relocated but must be contained in a marine container or comparable container securely fastened to the floorboard of the car.
  3. A Number sign on the roof of your car is highly recommended but not mandatory; this will significantly help us score your car. If you choose not to run a roof sign please don’t complain to the officials if we miss score your car number when the race is over!  
  4. Approved helmet goggles/ safety glasses required and a fire suit is highly recommended. No short sleeves or shorts allowed and boots are recommended.
  5. No rough driving allowed. You could be disqualified. We will talk about this in the drivers meeting.
  6. Do not stop your car on the track, unless it is on fire. There will be an exit on the track or go well into the infield .There will be no pit stops during heats or features. Any driver climbing out of a car while on the track during the green flag will be disqualified. NO exception!!
  7. If you don’t see it in the rules it doesn’t mean you are allowed to do it, please call first to save yourself time the day of inspection. We want this race to be 100% fun and family oriented. We are learning each year with this race and absolutely love the fact that we brought a little short track racing to our local fair. Please help us continue to grow this event by keeping it friendly, working with us & spreading the word. Get your friends, family & even rivals to come run this race!
  8. After reading rule #7 Please understand that zero arguing and/or fighting will be tolerated the  day of the race from drivers, crew members, friends or family this could result in a total  disqualification for the driver.

Starting Position Assignment

  1. All starting position numbers will be assigned by random pill draw. Registration will take place the day of the event.
  2. As in ALL events at the Mannington District Fair Grounds, there will be NO alcoholic beverages allowed on grounds or in the pits!!!!!!! Automatic disqualification and removal from the pits/fair will result from any violation of this rule. NO ALCOHOL   

Questions concerning this race or rules for this race please call 304-657-1989   

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