Blue Collar Boys

11/01/2024

❄️Winter Slam '24❄️

2-DAY INDOOR DEMOLITION DERBY💥💥
December 6th & 7th, 2024

Weekend Pass: $40 (Includes Pit Pass)
Day Pass: $25 (Includes Pit Pass)
10 & Under are FREE

Ticket Link: https://tickets.thefoat.com/WinterSlam2024/Winter+Slam+2024/tickets/id-cYCbdMMVmRE0/

🏆MWFA National Championship🏆 (Dec. 7th)
☠️3-Car Teams Motor Swap Derby☠️ ( Heats Dec. 6th, Consolation & Feature Dec. 7th)
💀3-Car Teams Gut 'N Go Derby💀 (Dec. 7th)
🤬One 'N Done Motor Swap Derby🤬 (Dec. 7th)

255 John Paul Rd
Russellville, Ky 42276

10/21/2024

King of the Bluegrass 2024! More photos to be posted soon!

10/19/2024

10/19/2024

Gate open at 3pm. General Admission- $15, Pit Admission- $5.

10/14/2024

Motor swap big car’s. 2024 season

1. 71-02 cars only must be stripped 100% clean.
*BODY*
1. Doors can be welded in 2 spot’s per vertical seam with a 3”x3” plates. So if you have a 4 door car you can only have 6 plates on one side. You can put ONE 3/8” bolt in the top of each door.
2. Trunks can be bolted in 8 spots with 3/8 bolt’s through the drip rails. You can cut trunk halfway off or 90 the trunk lid. NO BODY SHAPING WHAT SO EVER!!!
3. Hoods can be Secured down with #9 wire in three locations per side. YOU CAN DRILL YOUR HOLES & WELD WASHERS ON SO THE WIRE DOESNT RIP THROUGH YOUR SHEET METAL. OR you can use 2”x1/4” angle with one bolt to hold hood down.
4. MUST HAVE FRONT WINDOW BARS, chain or wire.
5. Drivers door maybe welded solid & can have a driver’s door plate.

*CORE SUPPORT*
1. You can change factory front body bolts out with A piece of 5/8 all thread.
2. Can use a piece of 2 1/2”x2 1/2”x 5” tubing MAX for core support spacer’s. For clearance purposes only.

*BUMPERS*
FRONT BUMPERS
1. Can run your aftermarket bumper’s NO POINTY BUMPERS AT ALL.
2. Can mount bumper’s by hard nosing them with 2-4”x4” mounting plates. Plus a 3”x6” plate from bumper back! These plate’s must be welded on the sides of the frame. These are only to help hold the bumpers on.
3. You can cut back to the factory eye BUT DO NOT TOUCH THE FACTORY EYE PERIOD!!!
4. Can weld a 4”x4” plate on top of the factory eye.
BACK BUMPERS
1. Must run a factory back bumper.
2. Must run factory shock for that car.
3. After your bumper is mounted you can weld a 3”x6”x1/4” bumper strap from you bumper to frame.

*FRAME*
1. Do not touch the body bolt’s what so ever.
2. No welding on frame period unless it’s stated in the rule’s.
3. You can dimple or notch your frame. For the back end to Roll.
4. NO PITCHING OR COLD BENDING WHAT SO EVER. IF YOU DO YOU WILL BE LOADED POINT BLANK!
5. CARS ARE ALLOWED 2-4”x4”x1/4” PATCH PLATES. THE PLATES CAN NOT TOUCH THE FLAPS AT BOXES IN ANYWAY!!!

*FRONT SUSPENSION*
1. Fords you can change the Wish bone style A arms to box ford A arm’s. MUST HAVE STOCK FACTORY FORD BALL JOINT or OEM REPLACEMENT NO AFTERMARKET.
2. You can weld TOP A arm’s down in two spot’s using 2”x2”x1/4” straps. DO NOT ABUSE THIS RULES OR YOU’LL LOSE IT.
3. Front bumper height FROM BOTTOM OF BUMPER TO THE GROUND MAX 22”. IF IT OVER 22” YOU’LL CUT UNTIL ITS RIGHT.
4. Back bumper height FROM THE GROUND TO THE FRAME RAIL 15”. ANYTHING UNDER YOU’LL CUT UNTIL ITS RIGHT!
5. After market tie rods are ok. Must have factory appearing ends!

*DRIVE TRIAN*
1. Can run whatever motor you’d like LOWER CRADLE WITH HEAD PLATE ONLY.
2. NO PROTECTORS ON TRANSMISSIONS!!! STEEL BELLS (ULTRA BELLS ARE ALLOWED)
3. You can run your BRACED REARENDS. Still only using factory control arms, you can cut & overlap your control arms max 2” for pinion angle. The rearend CAN NOT BE USED TO STRENGTHEN THE CAR IN ANYWAY.
98-02 CARS you can use the ZTR style watts brackets but must be the 2 piece set. Not welded at all on upper brackets. Can only have 4 bolts per bracket. LOWERS you can use the NLR/ZTR or a piece of 3”x4”x1/4” tubing. Only being bolted once through frame for control arm & then you can weld the tubing to frame.
4. You may chain rearend “WITH MAX 3/8” CHAIN” Either wrap chain around rearend & weld two links to center of the hump only OR wrap chain around rearend to package tray for ride height. ONLY CHOOSE ONE WAY!
5. Factory cross member or a piece of 2”x2”x1/4” MAX. You may weld a piece of 3”x3”x6” 1/4” thick angle to mount your crossmember with.
6. Slip shafts are allowed
7. Aftermarket steering columns are allowed NO HYDRO STEER.

CAGE*
1. Four point cage no bigger then “2x6”x1/4” material.
2. Side bars 60” max. Can got to firewall has to be 10” from floor.
3. Front bar has to be 6” from Tr**ny tunnel & 6” from firewall
4. Rollover bar has to be straight up & down. It can’t go past side bar’s.
5. Gas tank protectors are allowed but has to be 4” from package tray. No wider than 32”
6. You’re allowed 4 spots to wire with #9 wire from cage to frame. 3 strands only ANY MORE THEN THAT YOU’ll CUT THEM OFF.

*OLD IRON*
Same rules as what’s stated above!
⁃ leaf spring cars must run factory leaf packs & must mount in factory location.
⁃ If you choose to use stock bumper brackets “for that car” it can only be welded 6” back max. If you abuse this rule you’ll lose it!!!
⁃ All rust repair MUST be approved before it can be fixed.

This is a easy & fun build!! Don’t look into these rules because it’s not going to workout in your favor. If it’s not stated in the rules then you can’t do it. As always I’d love to have everyone’s input. I’m trying to make classes for everyone & think this class will be a hit. Thanks for y’all’s support.

09/20/2024

❄️Winter Slam '24❄️

2-DAY INDOOR DEMOLITION DERBY💥💥
December 6th & 7th, 2024

Weekend Pass: $40 (Includes Pit Pass)
Day Pass: $25 (Includes Pit Pass)
10 & Under are FREE

Ticket Link: https://tickets.thefoat.com/WinterSlam2024/Winter+Slam+2024/tickets/id-cYCbdMMVmRE0/

🏆MWFA National Championship🏆 (Dec. 7th)
☠️3-Car Teams Motor Swap Derby☠️ ( Heats Dec. 6th, Consolation & Feature Dec. 7th)
💀3-Car Teams Gut 'N Go Derby💀 (Dec. 7th)
🤬One 'N Done Motor Swap Derby🤬 (Dec. 7th)

255 John Paul Rd
Russellville, Ky 42276

Buy tickets for Winter Slam 2024 hosted by BCB Promotions, LLC

09/20/2024

09/16/2024

Pre run/fresh motor swap one & done heat registration has opened. For winter slam

20 spots

6 plates on fresh & pre run!
Can pitch car by just cutting front flap only!
Can crease fresh cars!

Motor swap big car’s. 2024 season

1. 71-02 cars only must be stripped 100% clean.
*BODY*
1. Doors can be welded in 2 spot’s per vertical seam with a 3”x3” plates. So if you have a 4 door car you can only have 6 plates on one side. You can put ONE 3/8” bolt in the top of each door.
2. Trunks can be bolted in 8 spots with 3/8 bolt’s through the drip rails. You can cut trunk halfway off or 90 the trunk lid. NO BODY SHAPING WHAT SO EVER!!!
3. Hoods can be Secured down with #9 wire in three locations per side. YOU CAN DRILL YOUR HOLES & WELD WASHERS ON SO THE WIRE DOESNT RIP THROUGH YOUR SHEET METAL. OR you can use 2”x1/4” angle with one bolt to hold hood down.
4. MUST HAVE FRONT WINDOW BARS, chain or wire.
5. Drivers door maybe welded solid & can have a driver’s door plate.

*CORE SUPPORT*
1. You can change factory front body bolts out with A piece of 5/8 all thread.
2. Can use a piece of 2 1/2”x2 1/2”x 5” tubing MAX for core support spacer’s. For clearance purposes only.

*BUMPERS*
FRONT BUMPERS
1. Can run your aftermarket bumper’s NO POINTY BUMPERS AT ALL.
2. Can mount bumper’s by hard nosing them with 2-4”x4” mounting plates. Plus a 3”x6” plate from bumper back! These plate’s must be welded on the sides of the frame. These are only to help hold the bumpers on.
3. You can cut back to the factory eye BUT DO NOT TOUCH THE FACTORY EYE PERIOD!!!
4. Can weld a 4”x4” plate on top of the factory eye.
BACK BUMPERS
1. Must run a factory back bumper.
2. Must run factory shock for that car.
3. After your bumper is mounted you can weld a 3”x6”x1/4” bumper strap from you bumper to frame.

*FRAME*
1. Do not touch the body bolt’s what so ever.
2. No welding on frame period unless it’s stated in the rule’s.
3. You can dimple or notch your frame. For the back end to Roll.
4. NO PITCHING OR COLD BENDING WHAT SO EVER. IF YOU DO YOU WILL BE LOADED POINT BLANK!
5. CARS ARE ALLOWED 2-4”x4”x1/4” PATCH PLATES. THE PLATES CAN NOT TOUCH THE FLAPS AT BOXES IN ANYWAY!!!

*FRONT SUSPENSION*
1. Fords you can change the Wish bone style A arms to box ford A arm’s. MUST HAVE STOCK FACTORY FORD BALL JOINT or OEM REPLACEMENT NO AFTERMARKET.
2. You can weld TOP A arm’s down in two spot’s using 2”x2”x1/4” straps. DO NOT ABUSE THIS RULES OR YOU’LL LOSE IT.
3. Front bumper height FROM BOTTOM OF BUMPER TO THE GROUND MAX 22”. IF IT OVER 22” YOU’LL CUT UNTIL ITS RIGHT.
4. Back bumper height FROM THE GROUND TO THE FRAME RAIL 15”. ANYTHING UNDER YOU’LL CUT UNTIL ITS RIGHT!
5. After market tie rods are ok. Must have factory appearing ends!

*DRIVE TRIAN*
1. Can run whatever motor you’d like LOWER CRADLE WITH HEAD PLATE ONLY.
2. NO PROTECTORS ON TRANSMISSIONS!!! STEEL BELLS (ULTRA BELLS ARE ALLOWED)
3. You can run your BRACED REARENDS. Still only using factory control arms, you can cut & overlap your control arms max 2” for pinion angle. The rearend CAN NOT BE USED TO STRENGTHEN THE CAR IN ANYWAY.
98-02 CARS you can use the ZTR style watts brackets but must be the 2 piece set. Not welded at all on upper brackets. Can only have 4 bolts per bracket. LOWERS you can use the NLR/ZTR or a piece of 3”x4”x1/4” tubing. Only being bolted once through frame for control arm & then you can weld the tubing to frame.
4. You may chain rearend “WITH MAX 3/8” CHAIN” Either wrap chain around rearend & weld two links to center of the hump only OR wrap chain around rearend to package tray for ride height. ONLY CHOOSE ONE WAY!
5. Factory cross member or a piece of 2”x2”x1/4” MAX. You may weld a piece of 3”x3”x6” 1/4” thick angle to mount your crossmember with.
6. Slip shafts are allowed
7. Aftermarket steering columns are allowed NO HYDRO STEER.

CAGE*
1. Four point cage no bigger then “2x6”x1/4” material.
2. Side bars 60” max. Can got to firewall has to be 10” from floor.
3. Front bar has to be 6” from Tr**ny tunnel & 6” from firewall
4. Rollover bar has to be straight up & down. It can’t go past side bar’s.
5. Gas tank protectors are allowed but has to be 4” from package tray. No wider than 32”
6. You’re allowed 4 spots to wire with #9 wire from cage to frame. 3 strands only ANY MORE THEN THAT YOU’ll CUT THEM OFF.

*OLD IRON*
Same rules as what’s stated above!
⁃ leaf spring cars must run factory leaf packs & must mount in factory location.
⁃ If you choose to use stock bumper brackets “for that car” it can only be welded 6” back max. If you abuse this rule you’ll lose it!!!
⁃ All rust repair MUST be approved before it can be fixed.

This is a easy & fun build!! Don’t look into these rules because it’s not going to workout in your favor. If it’s not stated in the rules then you can’t do it. As always I’d love to have everyone’s input. I’m trying to make classes for everyone & think this class will be a hit. Thanks for y’all’s support.

09/15/2024

Team show DEC 6th & 7th ( BRACKET #1)

A TEAM DROPPED OUT & THERE IS A SPOT AVAILABLE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

Motor swap rules.

09/15/2024

20th year anniversary for KING OF THE BLUEGRASS.

*PRO STOCK GUYS*
24 has signed up but only 10 or so has paid. If you wait until the day of then it’ll be $150.

Also if you have a prostock car & wanna run then there’s 14 spots open for this class. First come first serve. So if you wanna spot just post your name below & I’ll send you the payment info. Thanks & have a blessed Sunday!!!

09/15/2024

We are using a new ticketing and registration platform for Winter Slam 2024. As a driver you will have to be pre-approved to purchase registration. Once approved you will receive an email with a link purchase your registration. 1 person can be pre-approved from each team, pay for the teams registration, and then list each team member. The only class this does not apply to is the Kids Built Mini Show. If you have any issues shoot us a message and we will take care of it promptly.

https://tickets.thefoat.com/WinterSlam2024/Winter+Slam+2024/tickets/id-cYCbdMMVmRE0/

09/05/2024

Small car team entry is due by Sunday at noon. If not paid will give the spots to guys wanting in show.

08/29/2024

❄️ Winter Slam 2024❄️
Small Car Team Show Rules

‼️ If its not in the rules do no do it‼️

Basic build of a gut & go with these modifications

1. Door seams can be welded in 3 spots per seam with a 3x3 plate.

2. Drivers door can be plated

3. Hoods can be bolted down in 3 spots per side seam with angle iron no longer than 4 inches long.

4. Trunks can be bolted down in 2 spots per side seam with angle iron no longer than 4 inches long

5. Bumpers can be 4x4 tubing, stock or aftermarket but will not allow any pointy bumpers.

6. You are allowed to V your trunks.

7. Stock bolted motor mounts

8. Allowed a windshield bar that can not strengthen the car.

9. You are allowed two true 4x4 plates on your frame. ‼️ If you abuse this rule you will loose all plates‼️

10. All other gut & go rules will apply

08/28/2024

Ok people we are wanting the kiddos to help design our trophies for Winter Slam 24. Please have the to draw out a trophy take a pic and attach it to this post. We will pic part or the whole picture to have trophies made off of it and have the kid or kids name on the trophies. This is there time. Thank you.

08/12/2024

Small Car 3-man Team Show drawing @ 6:30 this evening!

08/12/2024

Guys if you are going to run or have a chance to run winter slam mini team show you needs to be on this post

Ok small car drivers. Winter slam we have came up short on teams. So instead of doing a heats how about a one and done 3 man team feature. But we can only hold 8 teams. On this post reply team name and the 3 drivers. If more than 8 sign up will bucket draw.

08/06/2024

Ok small car drivers. Winter slam we have came up short on teams. So instead of doing a heats how about a one and done 3 man team feature. But we can only hold 8 teams. On this post reply team name and the 3 drivers. If more than 8 sign up will bucket draw.

08/04/2024

Guys this is to all guys and gals that has interest in signing up a 3 car small team for winter slam. If you want a spot please put team name and the 3 drivers. In comments. Simple build like guy and go. But you can weld front doors in 3 spots per seam with a 3x3 plate. Can use aftermarket pedal set up and steering column. Also can plate drivers door. Bumper can be welded on but NO pointy.