• Registered: 2009-12-09
  • Posts: 53

Topic: Bumpers????

Do you have to run stock bumpers or can you build front and rear bumpers??

Thanks,

250 GTO

2 Reply by Mulry (edited by Mulry 2009-12-28 08:04 AM)

  • Mulry
  • Mulry
  • Ayatollah of Rock-n-Rollah
  • Offline
  • From: Dallas, TX
  • Registered: 2009-05-01
  • Posts: 4,607

Re: Bumpers????

So long as they remain within the original body contours and you don't fill them with concrete, you can build bumpers and not violate the rule against nerf bars:

3.13: Nerf Bars Not Allowed: Added structural elements that extend past the original bodywork line are not allowed. In other words, no nerf bars, wheel-protection cages, or crash bars. (Worried about your car being damaged? Here's an idea--don't hit anyone.)

I think this rule is a relic from the first couple of races at Altamont when Lemons looked like it was going to devolve (or evolve, depending on your perspective) into Mad Max Thunderdome Demolition Derby. Take a look at the photos of the cars that ran in the second Lemons race (a/k/a "back in the day") and you'll see a lot of extra-curricular body work that's prohibited now.

However, it's not uncommon to see cars with additional protective bars, especially around the radiator area. Good luck.

Pat Mulry, TARP Racing #67

Mandatory disclaimer: all opinions expressed are mine alone & not those of 24HOL, its mgmt, sponsors, etc.