2008 STOCK DIVISION RULES
Your Stock Division car will be inspected against the latest version of the International Soap Box Derby “Let’s Go Racing” publication and all subsequent updates posted on the AASBD.org website starting Jan 1st, 2008 thru the 2008 NDR Nationals. Exceptions to those documents will be posted here.
BODY
All cars must have a minimum girth of 53”. No nose gap will be allowed. No nose screw will be allowed.
STEERING
If you have changed your car away from using axle located steering cable turnbuckles, the use of the PVC style adjusters is optional.
FLOORBOARD
Any car found with sunken washers or other major non-conformities will be subject to these options and actions.
1. Withdraw from the event.
2. Replace the floorboard.
3. All non-conforming components will be confiscated and destroyed, witnessed by the owner.
BRAKES
All brake cables must be double looped and double clamped.
AXLES
The axles shall not be altered in any way. No axle older than 1996 may be used. Center drilling the kingpins is acceptable.
2008 SUPER STOCK DIVISION RULES
Your Super Stock Division car will be inspected against the latest version of the International Soap Box Derby “Let’s – Keep on Racing” publication and all subsequent updates posted on the AASBD.org website starting Jan 1st, 2008 thru the 2008 NDR Nationals. Exceptions to those documents will be posted here.
BODY
No nose gap will be allowed. No nose screw will be allowed.
STEERING
If you have changed your car away from using axle located steering cable turnbuckles, the use of the PVC style adjusters is optional.
FLOORBOARD
Any car found with sunken washers or other major non-conformities will be subject to these options and actions.
1. Withdraw from the event.
2. Replace the floorboard.
3. All non-conforming components will be confiscated and destroyed, witnessed by the owner.
BRAKES
All brake cables must be double looped and double clamped.
AXLES
The axles shall not be altered in any way. No axles older than 1996 may be used. Center drilling the kingpins is acceptable.
WEIGHTS
The maximum weight of the car and driver is 240 pounds on Z-Glass wheels.
2008 FLAT BOTTOM MASTER
Your 2008 Flat Bottom Master Division car will be inspected against the latest version of the International Soap Box Derby “2007 Scottie Master Division” publication posted and all subsequent updates posted on the AASBD.org website starting Jan 1st, 2008 thru the 2008 NDR Nationals. Exceptions to those documents will be posted here.
BODY
No nose gap will be allowed. No nose screw will be allowed.
BRAKES
Using a hand brake is now optional for larger and/or handicapped kids participating in the 08 Flat Bottom Master Division. In order to run this brake in your car, you must submit a written request to the NDR Board at JPearson@quvis.com. Approval to run this brake in your car will be determined on a case-by-case basis. All brake cables must be double looped and double clamped.
AXLES
The axles shall not be altered in any way. No axles older than 1996 may be used. Center drilling the kingpins is acceptable.
2008 NDR GLASS WRAPPED MASTER
Your NDR Glass Wrapped Master Division car will be inspected against the 2002 and 2004 versions of the International Soap Box Derby “Master Division Scottie Special” publication. Exceptions to those documents will be posted here.
BRAKES
Using a hand brake is now optional for larger and/or handicapped kids participating in the 08 Glass Wrapped Master Division. In order to run this brake in your car, you must submit a written request to the NDR Board at JPearson@quvis.com. Approval to run this brake in your car will be determined on a case-by-case basis. All brake cables must be double looped and double clamped.
BODY
No glass or composite over foam or void areas allowed.
AXLES
The axles shall not be altered in any way. No axles older than 1996 may be used. Center drilling the kingpins is acceptable.
WEIGHTS
The maximum weight of the car and driver is 260 pounds on Z-Glass wheels.
I'm after a clarification of NDR rule for flat bottom Master axles.
AA Rule book states:
SM-4.03 Prebowing:
a. Prebowing is allowed. Pre-bowing is the arching of the axle to compensate for vertical loading.
Under full load (car and driver) the axles are allowed to have a maximum 1/8” arch in the vertical
dimension. Arch will not be allowed in the horizontal direction. Axles must be pre-bowed by
bending only.
Does this AA rule hold true for NDR also?
As posted on the NDR web site,
The NDR will inspect to the AA written rules allowing only those exceptions posted on the NDR web page.
JJP
why does a hand brake need written approval is it a speed issue? i don't understand need clarification. thank you.
The purpose of the hand brake in the lay down Scottie car is to allow larger kids that fill up that car the ability to still race. And the qualifying criteria has always been that your feet have to be on the front axle plate, either just behind or in front of the front axle.
If kids not meeting this criteria are allowed to use a hand brake, it could be thought of as an unfair advantage. That is if you understand the reasons for a low CG and all weight centered from end to end and side to side.
JJP