Carolyn Keene reports: The Isle of Wight Soapbox Derby Challenge is returning for its fourth consecutive year. The one day event sees young people aged between 12 -20 years racing go-karts that they have made over a purpose built course.
The derby, which has gone from strength to strength since 2005 will be held on Sunday 22nd June next to Downside Middle School,Newport.
Why not enter as a team with your mates (3 people per team), with go-karts you build yourselves or with help from parents, grand parents, youth club, etc.
Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the 10 top teams along with novelty prizes for a number of different categories including “Best Designed”, “Fastest Cart”, “Best Theme”, etc.
If anyone is interested in being part of the organising group they can contact Tina
Byers on 01983 814260 or email tina.byers@iow.gov.uk
Details of the event and information on how to enter is provided www.iow-soapbox-derby-challenge.org.uk
Tech Spec, the soapbox must:
• Be no longer than 2 metres and no wider than 1 metre with at least 15 centimetres ground clearance
• Have four wheels
• Be capable of being steered
• Utilise some form of inbuilt mechanism to provide braking power
• Have no propulsion unit or system of any kind
• Be strong enough to make at least 3 runs of the 100 metre course in competition
• Be capable of running on a grass surface
• Have no sharp or protruding corners, edges or objects liable to cause injury or damage
Possible places to get wheels and bits for your cart:
Island Waste on Forest Road, or Lynnbottom Tip (They may make a charge for recycled bikes, usually around £5)
1. People nominated by the organisers, as scrutineers will check all soapbox carts for safety and reliability before being permitted to race. The scrutineer’s decision is final.
2. The specification may be changed at short notice by the organisers in the interest of maintaining safety at the event.
Click here to download the specifications as a PDF http://www.iow-soapbox-derby-challenge.org.uk/docs/specs.pdf
View Soapbox Derby The Movie 2007 click HERE: http://gfxl.devonswing.com/media/soapbox.php
Keep checking the web site www.iow-soapbox-derby-challenge.org.uk/ for more news.
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