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New Rules For The Finishing of the Shells for the Stock and Super Stock Divisions

12.02.2016

This past summer the Racing Commission voted to change the rule on vinyl stickers/wraps for the Stock and Super Stock Divisions. Full wraps are now allowed for both divisions. The rule change was sent to the Competition Committee and was approved and is now in effect immediately. Below please find the new shell finishing rules for each division:

Stock Shell

No paint finish is permitted for the shell. The only optional finish materials permitted, but not required, are:

1) Decorative permanent markers

    The materials used in the shell manufacturing may cause permanent markers to not properly adhere; therefore, caution  
    is advised when using this optional finish.

2) A thin coat of automotive-type wax

    Caution is advised as some waxes contain colorings that may stain the material.

3) Self-adhesive vinyl materials

    The entire exterior surface of the shell and inner cockpit lip may be finished with solid sheets or decorative cutouts of
    self-adhesive vinyl material applied in a single layer.

    Exceptions:

    1) If sheet adhesive vinyl material is used, all International Soap Box Derby, Inc. sponsor decals must be placed over the
    vinyl material.

    2) No vinyl is permitted on the inside of car.

    3) No signage, lettering and/or decoration may cover any screw attachments (washers and screws).

Super Stock Shell

The only optional finish materials permitted, but not required, are:

1) Decorative permanent markers

    The materials used in the shell manufacturing may cause permanent markers to not properly adhere; therefore, caution
    is advised when using this optional finish.

2) A thin coat of automotive-type wax

    Caution is advised as some waxes contain colorings that may stain the material.

3) Paint

    The exterior of the shell may be finished with paint. No paint finish is permitted inside the shell. Note that many paints
    may crack or may not properly bond to the Super Stock shell. Contact your local Derby Director for methods and
    assistance.

4) Self-adhesive vinyl materials

    The entire exterior surface of the shell may be finished with solid sheets or decorative cutouts of self-adhesive vinyl
    material applied in a single layer.

    Exceptions:

    1) If sheet adhesive vinyl material is used, all International Soap Box Derby, Inc. sponsor decals must be placed over the
    vinyl material.

    2) No vinyl is permitted on the inside of car.

    3) No signage, lettering and/or decoration may cover any screw attachments (washers and screws).