Rules & Regulations
1) Read the Rules and Regulations and make sure your cart is up to the pace!
2) Complete the entry form (Adult /Junior)
3) Either:- Write a cheque for £30 per entry made payable to “Bewdley soapbox Derby” and send the completed form(s) and cheque to: ?????????
5) Or Email this form to ?????????? and send £30.00 (plus any monies for bbq) by BACs transfer to Lloyds Bank ??-??-?? Account no ?????????
The closing date is ?? May 2019
You will receive confirmation of your entry via email
DOWNLOAD RULES & REGULATIONS
Overview
Soapbox racing is a fun sport involving a cart being raced down a marked track. The Richards Castle Soap Box Derby challenges teams to build and race carts in aid of charitable causes - carts of all shapes and sizes have raced over the years - both designed for speed and novelty!
As well as the thrill of racing we also encourage teams to raise as much additional money as possible, in donations, sponsorship or collections for the designated charities.
Up to six persons per team can enter, however, only two of the maximum six team members are permitted to be drivers for the race. There will be one practice run per driver. The purpose of this run is to enable the drivers to get the feel of the course and their soapbox.
Soapboxes and drivers will be scrutinised in the pits, and prior to each run and at any other time, before being allowed to participate.
The start will be from a raised ramp, by gravity. The racing is against live timing
The Course
The course is 550m long with a descent of 50m. It should be noted that this is not indicative of the gradient of parts of the course. In places, it is much steeper and participants can expect to reach 30-40mph. Soapboxes will be given the opportunity of at least three runs and will set off singly at intervals, electronically timed. If you have not attended one of our events before we strongly recommend that you view footage of the course, this will give you a good idea of the track, conditions, competitors, and some pointers as to what works and what doesn’t!
Rules & Regulations
Click on the link below to download the 2018 Rules & Regulations. These Rules and Regulations apply to all entries. They have been designed for your safety and the safety of others around you, based on best practice, common sense and the experience of previous years. They enable us to run the event effectively for the maximum benefit of all – please ensure you read them carefully and comply with the details. Please note: All soapboxes will be scrutineered to show that they conform to our regulations. This is not a guarantee of safety.
Please read regulations carefully and take particular note of some of the common faults we find when inspecting soapboxes on the day.
1) Rollbar, front and rear
2) Brakes
3) Steering
4) Dimensions
Please note the committee modified the Soap Box measurements in 2017, bringing us in line with other Soap Box events. The Maximum width of a Soap Box will now be 1500 mm and the length will be a maximum of 2500 mm. ​
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