Soapbox Derby
Sunday 8th June 2008 starting at 14:00 Hrs - 12:00 hrs Kart inspection
Click here to see photos from the event in 2006.
Entrance forms available from Brackley Town Hall or click here to download a copy. Click here to download a copy of the rules.
Rules to Race Carts
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Chassis, with the exception of the running gear (wheels and steering) Wood, MUST be the major component. No totally steel chassis will be permitted.
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Covers may be attached to the chassis, but must be considered safe on inspection. . Materials that might shatter on impact must be avoided. Eg fibreglass, hard plastics etc.
- No exposed sharp corners or edges will be allowed, if considered unsafe.
- The fitment of brakes is not compulsory, but strongly advised.
- No part of the Kart will be allowed outside of the measurements shown below. These are maximum sizes and must be observed. Karts may be built with smaller dimensions.
- Karts to have: 3 wheels minimum, 4 wheels maximum of the maximum size shown below.
- A Kart may be entered twice only in the same category, ie. Under 15 or Adult ( Not Both ).
- Karts to be made available by 12noon on the race day for “Rule and Safety” checks
- Kart numbers / running order will be given on race day, subject to above.
Note : The Organisers will have the right to refuse entry, or withdraw entry of any Kart or Driver, if in their opinion, they pose a threat to either themselves, or others.
Length: 1500mm. max. Width: 750mm. max. Wheels: 400mm. Diameter max.
Race Categories
Under 15yrs Three and Four Wheelers
Adult (over 15yrs) Three and Four Wheelers
Drivers
- - Drivers must wear helmets on the head with chin strap secured.
- - Drivers legs and arms must be covered and the wearing of gloves is advised.
- - Drivers must ride kart in a seated position facing forward.
- - Adult drivers (over 18yrs) must sign and hand in a waver form on registration.
- - Junior drivers (under 18yrs) must hand in a waver form on registration, signed by parent or guardian.
Race
- The Event will be limited to 25 entries. Entries will be excepted on a “first come” basis.
- Karts start from a starting ramp. On release, will free wheel to finish line. No push is used.
- Each entry must complete three runs, if able, and each run will be timed electronically.
Prizes
- 1st , 2nd and 3rd placed drivers in each of the four categories will receive trophies, or medals.
- Final positions in each category will be determined by the total time taken for the three runs.
Entrance forms available from Brackley Town Hall or click here to download a copy.
Fee £10 for adults, £5-00 for juniors, entrance fee per Cart all profits to the Mayors Charities
Technical Enquires to Cllr. Peter Stocker 01280 706412
