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07/06/2025

Derby season is 1week away. Quick post on things…….

READ THE RULES!!! Just because you’ve slid under the radar in years past doesn’t mean that you might get by this year. I appreciate each and everyone of you who put a vehicle together to put on a show for the fans and I want you all to be on an even playing ground.

Ottawa July 12th. Gates open at 4. Gates will close at 6:15. Show will start around 7 depending on if we don’t have a line down the hill to get on the fairgrounds. Vehicle entry is $50.
Classes competing will be Mini Car,Mini Van and Full Size Stock.

Pontiac July 19th. Gates open at 4. Gates close at 6:30. Show starts at 7:30 or as soon as the auction is finished. Vehicle entry is $50. Same classes as Ottawa. Truck guys…. I haven’t pulled the plug yet but it’s not looking good.

Kane Co/St Charles Sun July 20th. Gates open at 11am. This is a long day so please be prepared for anything that might change as the day goes on. First show starts at 2 and classes competing will be mini van,powder puff and a grudge match. Second show will be Full Size stock,mini car and MWFA. Any questions reach out to me. Entry fee for classes is $50.

Fairbury Sun Aug 17th. Looking forward to returning to this show and even more excited that it is happening on a Sunday. I will post more on times as we get closer but we will have Mini Car,Mini Van,and both full size classes.

Mendota show is Mon Sept 1st. More on that also in the next few weeks.

Our last show as of now will be the end of October. Debating on if we run it on Sat or Sun. That also will be decided soon.

Please reach out to us if ya have any questions. Looking forward to seeing many of you next Saturday.

07/02/2025

Truck guys….i need to hear from you. Pontiac and Kane are on the schedule but this class has been slowly declining again. If I don’t have at least 5 of you that are coming I will only run them on Labor Day. Please comment here.

07/02/2025

Once again we will be running the Most Wanted Fine Art Class MWFA at the Kane County Fair on Sunday July 20th. Here are the rules below….

MWFA STOCK CLASS

This class was created to have fun and fun for the fans to watch (Total Carnage). If you come with a vehicle that is built any more than what is listed below you will not run.

Any 1980 and newer 2-wheel drive passenger car/ mini-van/ mini-truck/ mid-size suv.
All vehicles must be stripped off all plastic, glass, headlights, taillights and anything else that could fall of onto the track during the show.
All vehicles must remain stock, ABSOLUTELY NO WELDING ANYWHERE.
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.
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.
If factory gas tank is in front of axle you may leave it there. If it’s behind the axel, you must move it to the rear seat area. Factory tanks may be moved inside but completely secured. After market tanks may be used.
All doors may be wired or chained in 6 places max per seam.
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 or tailgate you lose that wire or chain.
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 the vehicle.
Drivers door only may have a plate welded to the outside or inside. This is for driver safety.
ANY TIRE AND WHEEL IS ALLOWED!!. No dual wheels. All wheel weights must be removed.

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.

03/08/2025

2025 Schedule

Saturday July 12th Ottawa IL 7pm
LaSalle Co 4H Fair

Full Size Stock
Mini Car
Mini Van

Saturday July 19th Pontiac IL 7:30pm
Livingston Co 4H Fair

Full Size Stock
Mini Car
Mini Van
Trucks

Sunday July 20th St Charles IL TBA
Kane Co Fair

Full Size Stock
Mini Car
Mini Van
Powder Puff
MWFA
TRUCKS

Sunday Aug 17th Fairbury IL TBA
Fairbury Fair

Full Size Stock
Full Size Open
Mini Car
Min Van

Monday Sept 1st Mendota IL 3pm
Tri Co Fair

Full Size Stock
Powder Puff
Mini Car
Mini Van
Trucks

Saturday Oct 25th Mendota IL 2pm
Tri Co Fair “Scare at the Fair”

Full Size Stock
Full Size Open
Powder Puff
Mini Car
Mini Van
Trucks

01/02/2025

2025 Full Size Stock Rules
A few minor changes for 2025 in this class. If I missed something we will make that correction but here is what we have right now.

2025 Full Size Stock Rules
TYPE OF CAR
Any American or Foreign car except 1969 and older Lincolns and any Chrylser Imperial

PREPARATION OF CAR
Cars will remain ALL STOCK except where noted
BODY
1. Remove all glass, mirrors, and plastic, along with decking in wagons BEFORE arrival to track.
2. You must have number on roof or doors big enough and clear enough to read.
ROOF NUMBER IS MANDATORY!! No number could result in disqualification.
3. Gas tank and battery must be relocated inside car covered and secured. Maximum 2 Automotive batteries and max 10 gal fuel cell.
4. It is mandatory that a chain, strong wire or strap be secured from the center of roof to dash for a center post to stop hood
from coming through front window. Maximum 2 bars in windshield and may only connect from firewall to roof. Windshield must be removed.
5. NO fresh tucked wagons!!! Pre Run wagons will be allowed to sedagon but may only wire the roof in (4) spots sheet metal to sheet metal.
6. Trunk lid must remain on factory hinges if tucked. No ramps. Cars may be pre bent.
7. Anything can be REMOVED. Nothing can be added unless stated in the rules. Please do not assume that it is legal if it is not stated.
8. NO WELDING unless it is stated in these rules.
9. Hood and Deck lid will be open for Tech upon request. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
BODY MOUNT BOLTS
1. All body mounts MUST remain original with the exception of the front 2 core support bolts.
2. You may change the two at the core support to 3⁄4" all thread that can extend through the hood and the bottom of frame.
3. May have up to 5 inch spacer that can be welded to frame or body bracket on frame and on core support. 4 inch washers only
at core support.
4. Any other broken mounts may have #9 wire 2 strands ran through the body and the frame.
5. All other must be Stock body bolts and bushings.
6. All cars will be allowed an additional 2 bolts anywhere inside the vehicle. Bolts no larger than 1/2 diameter. Must point out these to inspectors.
DOORS
1. All doors must be wired,chained or welded shut. Safety is the issue. Drivers door may weld all vertical seams solid,outside seams only. All other doors vertical seams may have up to 12 inches total weld. Gas tank door may be welded.
HOODS AND TRUNKS
1. Must have two 4x4 holes cut in hood to put out fire. Hood may be secured a total of 6 spots. Wired or bolted.
2. Trunk may be wired,welded or bolted only in 6 spots max.
3. You maybe asked for inspection holes in trunk if inspectors feel they can not inspect vehicle fairly. Please understand we are wanting everyone to be on the same page.
FENDERS & QUARTER PANELS
1. Creasing fenders will be allowed
2. Fenders may be trimmed and 10 bolts per fender. Bolts not to exceed 3/8” with washers not to exceed 1” outside diameter
BATTERY
1. Must be in a secure position and be covered with something nonflammable like rubber tube. Batteries must be secured so they do not move.
STEERING COLUMN/BRAKES/SHIFTER/GAS PEDAL
1. The steering column may be modified from box to steering wheel. Hydro steering is legal.
2. BRAKES MUST SHOW THE ABILITY TO STOP. All cars will be checked at inspection. Any car without brakes will not be allowedto compete!!! We have really been lacking on this rule but please have at least one wheel at least.
3. Pinion brake is allowed.
4. Floor shift is allowed. Cable shifter is allowed.
5. No protectors of any kind: distributor or transmission.
6. After market floor pedal and gas pedal allowed not to be used as reinforcement in anyway.

ENGINE/TRANSMISSIONS
1. Any motor/transmission only as long as installed in stock location.
2. Motor must be mounted on stock style mounts.
3. Homemade cross-members are allowed for motor/trans swap (Example: Chevy To Ford)
4. Lower engine cradles will be allowed. No pulley protector unless swaybar is removed.
5. No distributor or transmission protector allowed.
6. Transmission coolers WILL be allowed, but must be properly secured and proper lines MUST be used. Manual transmission must use a cast iron or steel scattershield. No aluminum bell housing.
DRIVE SHAFTS
1. Drive shaft may be shortened or lengthened.
2. Slip drive shaft are allowed.
3. Aftermarket sliders allowed.

Rear Differential
1. Any 5 lug automotive rear differential will be allowed. Absolutely no aftermarket housings or fancy aftermarket axles or axle savers allowed.
2. You may weld rear end spider gears.
3. Axle tubes may be welded. Brackets can be welded to mount in vehicle.
SUSPENSION/TRAILING ARMS/ A-ARMS
1.Stock suspension ONLY. Ball joints and spindles may be changed but must be same make as vehicle.
03 and newer Ford or Mercury MUST use factory aluminum saddle and rack and pinion steering.
2. A-Arms can be chained or welded down for height. A 3in by 3in strap on each A frame is allowed. Spring spacers are allowed.
BUMPERS
1. ANY stock or aftermarket bumper can be used. Only 1 bumper allowed on front of car and 1 bumper on rear.
2. No truck type bumpers allowed.
3. Chrome may be beat down on entire bumper and welded.
4. Hardnosed Allowed
5. Weld only 2 plates on bumper (1 Per Side) no gussets to frame Bumper plates may be no longer than 12 inches. They MUST be welded to the bumper.
6. Bumpers can have seams welded and stuffed.
FRAME
FRAME REPAIRS
1. Rust Holes may be fixed with same thickness material no larger than 3"x3" plate.
All fresh vehicles will be allowed 4 4 inch by 4 inch plates anywhere on the frame of the vehicle.
Pre run cars will be allowed 2 more 4 inch by 4 inch “bandaids”. No vehicle will be allowed anymore plates in this class.
Don't Over Due It Or You Won't Run This Class.
CAGE
1. 4 Point Cage allowed. Cage must remain inside the body of the car.
All cars will be allowed a total of 4 down bars from the cage to the top of the frame. Front down bars must be located in the center of the door. Rear down bars on vehicles with 4 doors in the center of the rear door. On 2 door vehicle the down bar must be no further than 24 inches behind the driver seat.
An inner door plate is recommended.
6” C- Channel max on doors with 5” max diameter pipe may be used for box cage. C-Channel may not be longer that 60” and seat bar must be within 6” of seat.
2. Rollover bars are highly recommended and be bolted to the roof.
3. Gas Tank Protector Allowed but must not touch package tray
GAS TANKS
1. Gas Tank must be secured so there is no movement. If tank is not secure, you will not be running. Tanks must have secure caps and no leaks.
2. No plastic tanks (exception heavy plastic racing fuel cell)
3. Maximum 10 gallons of gas. No other fuel permitted.
TIRES/WHEELS
1. Any wheel and tire can be used
2. No complete wheel protectors allowed.
3. Multi lug weld in centers permitted.
4. Only 4 wheels and tires on vehicle for competition.

These rules are for the Full Size Stock Class Only. Do not do any more than what is stated in these rules or you will have to move up. Do not do anything after inspection to make your cars illegal. Officials have the right to re-inspect cars at anytime. This is the maximum allowance of what you can do in this class.

10/21/2024

Saturday February 22nd
Ramer Racing Race Party
Mendota Moose Lodge
5pm Doors Open
6pm Dinner
7:30 Auction

$10 admission

10/15/2024

Not our show but they will be following our 80’s rules for this event. If you’re looking for a full night of events here it is.

10/07/2024

Thank you all for another great show today. Without you drivers and fans we couldn’t do this without you. 2025 will be here before we know it. Have a great off season and watch our page for rule changes and the schedule.

10/02/2024

Happy 78th birthday, Paulie!

10/02/2024

Just some information for this Sunday.

Gates open for the pits at 10am. They close at 12:30pm. No exception!! Pit Pass is $30 for ANYONE entering the pit area over the age of 12. Yes,we know children like to go in the pits so we will do a child pit pass for $20. But all minors must have a parental release form signed, and must be accompanied by an adult at ALL times. Driver Entry is $50. If entering more than one class it will be $25 each class after the first. Drivers MUST be 16 years of age to run and have a PARENT sign their minor release to do so as well. No exceptions.

Grandstand admission will open at noon. $10 for all seats. There will be a food stand available but NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are allowed on the grounds. Please leave it at home or in your vehicle for after the show.

Show starts at 1:30. Weather looks perfect for a great afternoon show.

Classes on the schedule we had to;

Powder Puff
80’s Full Size Wire
Stock Mini Car
Mini Van
Trucks
Full Size Limited Weld
Motorhomes

Any questions send us a message.

09/21/2024

Thank you to all who sold,bought or just stopped today for the Swap Meet. Watch for another coming up in the spring.

09/16/2024

Coming up this Saturday!!

Coming up Saturday September 21st at the Tri County Fairgrounds. Anything Motorsports related is welcome.