07/16/2026
These are the same rules as we used last year if there are a few things I did not take out of the rules we will still be running the same as 2025. Thanks Todd
Hamilton County Speedway Trailer Race Rules
• All drivers must wear a helmet with eye protection and a seat belt. Drivers must wear long sleeves and gloves while in the vehicle.
• All drivers must wear neck brace.
• 5-Point Harness recommended.
• Drivers only allowed in the vehicle- no passengers- no exceptions
• If the driver removes seat belt or helmet or leave the vehicle for any reason during the race (except if your car is on fire or you are authorized by an official). Immediate disqualification will result!
• A driver will be disqualified if their trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle.
• No vehicle-to-vehicle hits. Contact must be made to trailer only.
• Driver must try to knock trailer off other vehicle. If you do not and you just drive around, you will be black flagged.
• Winner is the last vehicle running with trailer still attached.
• Any intentional targeting/questionable driving, at the discretion of the Speedway Officials, will result in immediate disqualification of the race & pay.
Vehicle Preparation
• Gas tank moving is optional. If driver would like to move gas tank to behind the seat that is an option. Driver must be protected from any fire in vehicle and fire extinguisher is recommended.
• Any size automobile may be used. Pickups and vans are allowed. Light duty blazers and SUV’s are allowed. If vehicle is 4x4 you must remove front drive shaft. No tow trucks, school buses, convertibles, or any other utility vehicle may be used. Demo Derby cars may be used. Limos and hearses are allowed. Three different Classes.
• All glass, headlights, taillights, protruding trim, hardware, hub caps must be removed for safety purposes.
• Driver’s door may be welded shut. All other doors must be chained for safety purposes (basic demo derby preparation rules).
• Factory steel bumpers only. Radiator guards allowed not to extend past bumper.
• Any ply tire may be used, maximum 16.5 inch. No studded tires.
• Windshield or some sort of grading or chicken wire must be securely mounted for driver protection.
Hitch Preparation
Any type of factory hitch set up may be used. Example: ball hitch, pin hitch, pintle hitch. No 5th wheels allowed.
Trailer Preparations
• Any single wheel trailer. Minimum of 8 feet in length for the trailer bed. Maximum of 2 axles. Trailer height must exceed 12 inches past height of tow vehicle.
• No Full Size Campers, Pop-Up campers are allowed but must be extended during race.
• No farm implements. Ex. manure spreaders, grinder mixers, including Implement Tires.
• Boats & Trailers must be empty – no extra garbage or materials in them.
• All glass, tail lights, protruding trim, hardware, hub caps must be removed for safety purposes.
• Homemade trailers are allowed. If using homemade trailer must be at least 8 foot long and 4 foot wide.
• No screws, bolts, nails allowed on trailer
• All wood must be removed off the trailer.
• No Chains holding trailer to vehicle.
• All trailers must have some kind of item attached to trailer. To win the trailer race item must stay on trailer throughout the fifteen minute race.
Officials Decision is FINAL on ALL Preparations!
Questions can be directed to: Todd Staley: 515-297-3870
