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Open To The World Combine Derby
Combine build rules:
1. Exhaust must exit vertically.
2. Original fuel source must be removed and new fuel source placed in grain hopper.
3. Battery must be placed in grain hopper.
4. Rubber tires filled with air only. (No fluid or foam)
5. Combine must have some sort of head on it.
6. Platform must have reel, sickle and snouts removed.
7. Corn heads must have snouts and row units removed.
8. Combine ladder, unload auger, chopper, and all glass must be removed.
9. Drivers door must be welded or chained shut.
10. Cab can have any modifications to the cab for safety.
11. All seats are required to be bolted through the cab fame rails.
12. Head must have NO hydraulic action.
13. Head must be in a fixed position at 18-24 inches.
14. Must have cab or roll cage.
15. Single drive wheels only (no duals)
16. All equipment to be original manufactured with no reinforced parts or shields.
17. No sharp points, anything questionable will have to be removed before show.
18. All rotating pulleys need to have guards over them. The purpose of this guard is to contain the pulley in the event it may come off or break apart.
19. Steel used for guards should be no more than 1/8” thick.
20. If using conveyor belt, it can be up to ½” thick.
Requirements to Participate:
1. Drivers and pit crew are expected to attend drivers meeting when called.
2. Combines will be inspected by competition officials. Any infractions of rules must be fixed before machine will be cleared to compete.
3. ALL OFFICIAL’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
4. Seatbelt and helmet are required to be worn at all times combine is running.
5. Fire extinguisher must be securely mounted in the cab.
6. Combines may be decorated, painted, or offer advertising but must be in good taste. No profanity or obscene materials will be allowed.
7. Any flagrant violation by driver or pit crew, reckless driving, foul language, or action towards official or fan will result in disqualification and forfeit of prize money.
8. No alcoholic beverages or intoxication allowed in the pit before, during, or after the derby. Subject to disqualification, forfeit or prize money, and or arrest.
9. All drivers are responsible for removing their equipment after the derby is complete.
10. All combines and equipment must be removed from the fairgrounds no later than noon the following day. Payouts will not be made until combine and equipment is loaded and leaving the fairgrounds. It shall be the sole responsibility of the combine driver to remove combine and equipment from the grounds or make arrangements with the combine derby committee.
11. No direct hits to the drivers area.
12. Must stop machine upon lifting of another machine to eliminate tip overs.
13. If you are rolled over, the heat will be stopped and your combine will be placed back on its wheels.
14. During the competition, you must initiate contact within 2 minutes. If at any time, you cannot make contact within the time limit, you will be disqualified.
15. All motion to be halted upon signal from referees in case of fire, injury, or other emergencies.
16. No hits when opponent is out of bounds.
17. No pit racing.
18. No direct hits to another combines tires for first 5 minutes of the derby.
Questions? Call Casey Raber at 740-260-8434
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