A soapbox derby
is a little like a pinewood
derby, except the car is bigger
and YOU'RE IN IT.
You build your own gravity-propelled vehicle, we inspect it for safety, and then you let'er rip down Church Street.
There is the outrageous entry fee of $1.00 due the day of the race.
Only one
vehicle runs at a time, so you’ll
be racing against a speed monitoring
radar and the stop watch.
1st, 2nd
and 3rd place awards will be
given for speed, design and creativity.
Prizes
include certificates for bumper
boats, miniature golf and ice
cream at Kimballs or Great Brook
Farm.
Old Home Day Soapbox Derby Rules
Overview: The course for this race will only encompass a part of the hill on Church Street by Spalding Field. The intent isn't to set world speed records but to have fun and encourage Dads and Moms and kids to get together on this and "come on down". There's a "position in the field" for everyone from 10 to 100.
--------------- The Rules ----------------
Entry form: If you're
going to enter a racer,
e-mail us and we'll assign
you a race number and forward
an entry
form. Bring the signed
form along with the $1 entry
fee on race day, an hour BEFORE
the race (race starts at 2:30 PM) so your car can be safety
tested and judged for non-racing
prizes.
If you pre-register your vehicle
one week in advance, by
June 21, we will arrange for
an early vehicle inspection
at your home so that you have
more time to correct any problems
that may otherwise preclude
your car from qualifying on
race day.
Age Restrictions: 10 years old and up.
Safety: All vehicles will be inspected by the Safety Board prior to the race. Their decision is FINAL.
| Vehicle must have a braking system or mechanism that will slow it down. |
| Driver can't straddle or ride on top of racer but must sit on and fit inside the car. |
| Steering limited to plus or minus 10 degrees. |
| Helmet is mandatory, no exceptions. |
| Seat belt is highly recommended but not required. |
| The driver must be able to operate the steering and the brakes. |
Construction:
| Minimum width | Wheel to wheel must be at least 2 feet |
| Wheels | The racer must have 4 wheels of a diameter between 4 and 12 inches. |
| Steering | Must have a front-wheel steering system. Steering limited to 10 degrees left or right. |
| Seating | Driver must be riding in the vehicle (can't straddle or ride on top). |
| Propulsion | The vehicle cannot be motorized. Gravity only! |
| Weights | Any weights used must be permanently secured to the vehicle. |
| Braking | The vehicle must have a braking system. |
| For construction tips......... | look at these links |
Race Day Rules:
| NO
UNAUTHORIZED RUNS ON RACE
DAY. If a car is driven over the course without the judges' consent it will be disqualified! |
| - A single
starting line will be marked
on the course. If you'd
prefer to start lower down
the hill that's OK with
us. - BUT YOU CANNOT START ABOVE THIS LINE! |
|
- Driver and pit crew
must deliver vehicle to
starting line. |
| - The vehicle must start by gravity from a standstill; no pushing allowed. |
| - One test run for a safety check and one OFFICIAL run only. |
| - If your car doesn't pass the safety inspection you cannot race. NO EXCEPTIONS. |
| - For safety reasons we
cannot accomodate cars that
do not meet the design and
safety inspections. -They can be in the parade...they just can't run the race course. |
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place entries for:
| Speed | Radar speed determined by Carlisle's Finest. |
| Creativity | An attention getter, neat, wow and clever. |
Links you might want to check:
Still have questions? Contact us at: The Great Soapbox Race.