The Kilflynn Soap Box Derby will take place on the 15th of Febraury. A maximum of 64 cars can be entered Cars competing in this and related events are unpowered, relying completely upon gravity to move. Teams will consist of 3 members only one of whom can drive due to insurance restrictions. This driver must be nominated 6 days in advance of the competition. To enter simply send an email to kilfly
[email protected] with the following information: Team name, Team members and nominated driver. SOAPBOX CONSTRUCTION RULES AND GUIDELINES,
DIMENTIONS ; LENGTH 2.4 METRES , MAXIMUM
WIDTH 1.2 METRE , MAXIMUM
CARS CAN BE SMALLER. ALL MEASUREMENTS FROM BUMPER TO BUMPER. BRAKES ; A BRAKING MECHANISM MUST BE IN PLACE IN ALL CARS
REAR WHEEL HAND BRAKE IS RECOMMENDED
STEERING; STEERING CAN BE EITHER ROPES OR STEERING WHEEL
FRAME; CARS CAN HAVE A TIMBER OR STEEL CHASSIS BUT THE SEAT
MUST BE FIRMLY SECURED (BOLTED OR WELDED)
WHEELS; 600 mm MAXIMUM DIAMETRE. GROUND CLEARANCE; MINIMUM 125 mm
COVERS AND BODIES; COVERS OR BODIES CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE CAR
BUT THEY MUST BE SECURED PROPERLY FOR SAFETY REASONS
ALL SOAP BOXESARE GRAVITY POWERED WITH NO MECHANICAL PROPULTION. SAFETY;
HELMETS ARE COMPULSORY
GLOVES ARE COMPULSORY
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT KNEE AND ELBOW PADS ARE WORN
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE
THE COURSE;
RACING WILL TAKE PLACE IN KILFLYNN VILLAGE FROM THE ENTRANCE TO FEARR AN FLAOIN
TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE. THERE WILL BE A PUSH ZONE OF 6 TO 8 METRES
RULES OF RACING;
TEAMS MAY HAVE 3 MEMBERS (1 TO DRIVE 2 TO PUSH)
DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO IMPEDE THEIR OPPONENT. ANY DRIVER WHO IS CAUGHT
BLOCKING, PUSHING OR RAMMING THEIR OPPONENT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. THERE WILL BE 2 JUDGES AT THE FINISH LINE . THEIR DECISION IS FINAL
TROPHIES WILL BE GIVEN FOR 1ST 2ND AND 3RD, THERE WILL BE A TROPHY FOR THE BEST TURNED OUT CAR. THE SCRUTINEERS DECISION ON THE CARTS RACE WORTHINESS WILL BE FINAL
