
2019 Rules
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Cars must have a minimum of 4 wheels
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Cars must be powered by gravity only
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Cars must have steering and breaking
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Driver must be able to steer and brake simultaneously
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Helmets and shoes are required
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Max Dimensions: Car cannot be larger than 4’ wide and 8’ long
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Minimum Dimensions: Car cannot be smaller than 3’ Wide and 4’ Long
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Overall Height: Car cannot exceed 5 feet in height
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Steering range must be limited to +/- 5 degrees of travel from center
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Minimum Wheel Base: 3’ from the outside of each wheel
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All occupants must be seated and no loose objects in the car
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Derby Committee reserves the right to be the final judge of all entries.
2 Race Classes:
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Maker Class - Custom Built
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Soapbox Derby class - Official SBD kits, or fully assembled kits
Courses:
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All races will be conducted on the newly paved West Pierrepont Ave next to Lincoln Woods.
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All class will race a Short Course (228’) from Riverside Terrace to Carmita Ave.
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There will be a Starting Gate but no Starting Ramp.
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Both courses will have two lanes separated and lined with bails of straw the entire length.
Race Info for both Classes:
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Each car gets 2 runs. (1 in each lane)
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Each Class races against the clock
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Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 fastest cars in each Class
Award Categories
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Highest Time Car (Slowest)
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People’s Choice
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Best Theme
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Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
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Town Spirit
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Most Patriotic
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Rutherford Institute of Technology Engineering Award
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Sponsors Award
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Most Unique
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Most Racecar Like
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Best Craftsmanship