Ramer Race Promotions

Ramer Race Promotions Promoter of demolition derbies throughout IL for over 20 years!!!
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07/31/2026

Couple updates…..time change for Fairbury along with N IL Championship date.

07/13/2026

The Kane County Fair returns with five days of carnival rides, live music, demolition derbies, bull riding, great food, and family fun. Whether you're heading out for the midway, live entertainment, or just the funnel cakes, there's something happening for everyone!

📅 July 15–19, 2026
🕒 Midway Hours:
• Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Thursday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Kane County Fairgrounds – St. Charles
📱 More info at Kane County Fair website

🐎 Professional Championship Bullriders
🚗 Ramer Race Promotions
📸 Kane County Promotions

07/13/2026

Congratulations to all competitors last night at the LaSalle County 4H demolition derby. Next stop Sunday July 19th at the Kane Co Fair in St Charles IL.

07/09/2026

This Saturday LaSalle Co 4H Fair
Pits open at 4pm and close at 6pm
Show starts at 7.

Mini Cars and Mini Vans will be required to open hoods for inspection if requested along with front wheel removal.

****MINI CARS AND VANS*****
BUMPERS MUST BE A STOCK BUMPER!!! No added metal,nothing inside of them. They must be completely left alone just lightly welded on. Please don’t abuse this rule or we will not allow any swaps.

We have had questions on a simplified harness. A factory harness with wires eliminated is legal.

Looking forward to our first show of 2026.

07/03/2026

2026 Stock MINI CAR,Mini Van and Powder Puff Rules

1. Refer to General Rules for non-building rules.

2. This class is very stock – intended for the beginner or someone who wants to build a vehicle in a day or two. No additional work may be done to the vehicle. ANY MODIFICATIONS MADE TO VEHICLE NOT STATED IN THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!

3. NO 4X4 VEHICLES ALLOWED. ONLY FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES 113 in wheelbase or smaller Unibody Mid Size or compact cars.
No Jeep or any type of SUV vehicle will be allowed with mini cars
Mini Van or smaller unibody SUV are allowed in Mini Van Class. No 4x4 or all wheel drive. Question on your vehicle contact us.

4. Vehicle must be left completely factory stock, except as noted below.

5. Remove all spare tires, glass, bumper covers, air bags, chrome, plastic, molding, wheel weights, A/C coolant, antifreeze and flammable material from inside vehicle before entering event. Dash may be left in or may be removed. Windshield also may be left in vehicle.

6. Stock gas tank must be removed from under vehicle if located behind rear axle. If tank is located in front of axle it can remain in stock location. A small metal tank must be mounted in the rear seat area. The tank must be very secure and covered. If you need to use the original tank due to the fuel injection system, you will be allowed to. Tank mounting, covering and fuel delivery lines must be very safe. Use the properly rated lines. Plastic tanks not allowed, unless it is a factory tank. If you are utilizing an aftermarket tank you MUST remove the stock tank or make sure it has been drained prior to arriving to event.

7. Electronic fuel system allowed (if vehicle came from the factory with it) but you must mount an easy to reach switch that must be clearly marked on/off. No aftermarket wiring harness or aftermarket computer.

8. All suspension parts MUST REMAIN STOCK!!! No Exceptions!!! No welding to increase height. No aftermarket struts allowed.

9. Hood must have 12”x12” minimum hole to easily extinguish engine fires.

10. Doors are recommended to be chained, wired or welded shut in a max of two places per door. If welded (6) six inches maximum.

11. Hood, trunk, & tailgate are recommended to be secured in at least 2 spots and no more than 6.

12. Battery must be relocated inside of the vehicle, secured and covered. One battery max.

13. Dash bar and seat bars are allowed for driver’s safety. Bars may be connected to each other with door bars. Bars may not extend past the firewall and may not extend rearward beyond six inches behind front seat. Cage may not tie into floor, rear frame humps, drive train or frame. Rollover bar is recommended and bolted to roof.

14. Factory original drive train must be used.

15. Any tire or wheel can be used. Stock bumpers only. Any vehicle that does not have a steel bumper may replace bumper with a mini car steel bumper but must be mounted on the original brackets of the car you are participating in.

16. All cars must have a legible number on roof mounted sign. Choose your number, first come – first served

Any questions please contact us before assuming it is legal.

06/28/2026

2026 Full Size Limited Weld Rules

Since our area has so many different variations on limited weld/stock type rules for 2026 we will list the things we will and will not be allow. If you still have a question please contact us.

Any American or foreign full size vehicle is allowed.

All vehicles must have brakes and seat belt.

All glass and flammable material must be removed before arriving to pit area.

No distributor protectors or full engine cradles. Simple skeleton bracing for transmission is all that is allowed.

Any rearend is allowed with 5 lugs.

No coil to leaf conversion. Watts conversion is allowed.

No rear window bars. No kickers from cage to frame anywhere on the car.

Hood and trunk may be secured up to 8 spots your choice.

Frame band aids/ fix it plates are limited to 6 total fresh or used car 4 in by 4 in 3/16 thick.

All front suspension must be OEM parts but can be switched from different makes. No fabricated spindles.

All cars must have a roof number or a very large number in contrast color for scoring purposes.

Unlimited wire allowed inside drivers compartment as long as not to interfere with the driver.

Safety cage must stay within the drivers compartment from dash to rear seat area. It may not be connected to rear seat area. Up to 4 down bars may connect from body to frame.

All body mounts must be stock size and be in stock location. May add 4 additional anywhere in the car.

And fabricated,stock or homemade bumper. No wider than 8 inches. Bumper straps/plates no longer than 12 inches on two sides of a frame rail.

These rules can be added or amended at anytime if needed.

03/26/2026

2026 Derby Schedule

Saturday July 11th LaSalle Co 4H Fair Ottawa IL 7pm
Full Size Limited
Mini Van
Mini Car

Sunday July 19th Kane Co Fair St Charles IL
2pm and 5pm Classes
Mini Car Powder Puff
Mini Car
Mini Van
Full Size Limited
Full Size Open
MWFA
All vehicles must be on the grounds by 1pm!! Order of events will be announced at drivers meeting.

Sunday Aug 23rd Fairbury Fair Fairbury IL
1:30pm
Full Size Limited
Full Size Open
Mini Car
Mini Van

Monday Sept 7th Tri Co Fair Mendota IL
4pm

Mini Car Powder Puff
Mini Car
Mini Van
Full Size Limited
MWFA

Sunday Oct 4th
Tri Co Fairgrounds
N IL Championship “Paulie’s B-Day Bash”
1:30pm

Classes TBD

Rules will be updated soon but only major changes will be Mini Car and Mini Van MUST have stock spindles and struts for that vehicle,no aftermarket wiring harness or tuned computers. This is a STOCK class.

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4266 E 4th Road
Mendota, IL
61342

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