Timeline
Below is the timeline of events for the Derby on Saturday, May 3rd
(Rain Day May 4th)
12:00 - Intitial set up for the eager
1:30 – Volunteers arrive, Food, drink, any other extras set up.
2:00 – Festivities commence, bar opens, car inspections, optional time trials begin, Racer check in begins, practice runs
3:00 – Racer Check-in closes
3:15 – Opening ceremony, safety brief by Marshal
3:30– Time Trials
5:00 – Final Races
6:00 – Closing award Ceremony and pictures
6:30 – Quick Debrief, Tear down/clean up
Pre-Race Registration
By filling out this form you are enabling our planning to make this year "a year to remember". Register yourself and/or your child for the corresponding race heat, register your vehicle, sign the necessary waiver and release forms, and/or inform us if you plan on coming out to Derby Day.
Race Rules
- AGE CATEGORIES:
- Kids 11 and Under -(Starting line will be moved for shorter course)
- Kids 12-17
- Kids with Parents
- 18 and Over
- Please use wide tread pneumatic or solid wheels. Official Soap Box Derby wheels will disqualify the car for official awards.
- A car may be registered in any and all race groupings (but only once in each race grouping). Two registered adult crew members must be present every time a driver races (one at the start line, one at the finish line) in order to race.
- Helmet (bike, motorcycle or football helmets OK) is required for each driver
- Drivers must be familiar with & able to operate all car controls (practice in steering & braking is highly recommended).
- Braking mechanism must be repeatable by the driver. No weight-based or “anchor-type” single-use braking systems are allowed. If you are not sure about your braking system, please ask before race day.
- Gravity racing only. No pushing off. No power/drive/assist devices allowed.
- Cars are deemed to have crossed the finish line when the front wheels completely cross the line.
- Car and driver racing only. “Added Weight” makes racing more dangerous and is not allowed.
- Each car may race in time trials a total of 2 times. Official race times will be scored and recorded by Race Officials for use in determining 2 fastest in each category for a “head-to-head” final race,..
- Lane Racing: Touching the centerline, on-course safety barricades, curb, or interfering with the other car in any way during the race will result in a DNF (did not finish) disqualification.
- Keep all drivers close to your car. Race teams not ready to race after the third start call may be required to forfeit that race at the discretion of the Race Officials.
- Decisions of the Race Marshall are final.
- A completed and signed Release Form and Permission Slip / Medical Release Form must be filed (in advance or at registration) for EACH driver.
Build a Car!
To race in the official heats you will need to have a car assigned and there are a few options to make this happen.
- Borrow a car from a neighbor who might be competing in a separate grouping and has registered. This option will involve coordination either before or on the day of the race.
- Build a new car and register a car later. Additionally, there is a community of builders available to help at your convenience hosted by your neighbors in Springlake. Including,and not limited to, Peter Bahouth, Jim Carter, Bill Halter and Joey White who have all offered to be available upon request!
- Race prior to the official heats. There will be non-competitive racing that will occur before and after the official race groupings.
FIND CAR BUILD PLANS HERE:
https://www.instructables.com/Soap-Box-Derby-Car-Overview/
Soapbox Derby Car Build - 1st Place
Volunteering
If you would like to get involved in this year's Springlake Soapbox Derby please learn more by clicking below. We will need you to register for the SCA Membership tool kit before volunteering. Thank you!
Donations or Sponsorships
The Soapbox Derby depends on the generosity of our residents to cover costs of the Derby and ensure the safety of participants and attendees. Sponsorships over $250 will be recognized in media, and Derby Day materials. THANK YOU!!
Venmo donation or sponsorship to @SpringlakeCivicAssATL
See the fun from past years!
