GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET
Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby - June 2 2007
IMPORTANT DATES
January 31 Registration Begins
March 02 Registration
deadline for
ordering new cars shipping free
March 28 First Clinic
(Mandatory), 7:00
pm, Waynesboro High School
ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING FOR 2007 RACE !!
May 23 Heat and
Lane Drawing --
Moose Lodge
-- 6:30PM
June 02 RACE
DAY !!!!!!!!!!!
1. Q. How do I obtain a
sponsor?
A. Check with local
businesses, friends, or relatives. Several individuals can sponsor you.
2. Q. How much does a car
cost?
A.
Stock
cars -- $515 White, $530 for Red or Blue;
Super
Stock cars $525 Masters $635
3. Q. What's the difference
between
cars?
A.
The
Stock cars are normally for the beginners (less than
130
pounds)
Super
Stock cars are for
heavier drivers (over 130 pounds but less than 160).Masters are more
challenging to build. Check the age requirements for each division
4. Q. If I already have a car, how much is the registration fee?
A. The entry fee is $50.00 before March 2. $60 after March 2.
5. Q. What are the prizes for the winners of the local
race?
A. Trophies, medals and/or
cash awards are given to the first 8 places in each division. There are 2
divisions
in Stock and
Super Stock, 1 in Masters. In addition the Champs parents will
receive
$1000 to off-set expenses in Akron for the All-American weekend..
6. Q. How old do I have to be to race?
A.
Ages to race are 8 to
17. You
must be 8 by the day of the local race. Check
the registration form for specific age limits for each division.
7. Q. What are maximum weights of car and driver?
A. Stock Cars -- 200
lbs.
Super Stock Cars -- 230 lbs. Masters -- 255 These weights
are car and driver together, total weight.
8. Q. How much do the car kits weigh?
A. Stock, Super Stock and
Masters
cars weigh ~ 65 pounds.
9. Q. Who has to build the cars from the kits provided?
A. The participant, with
supervision of parent or guardian.
10. Q. How do I get my car kit if I don't have a car?
You
can order your car by checking the box “I NEED A CAR” on the registration form
before March 2 and we will obtain your car shipping free. After that date you may order
from "Akron direct and pay shipping.
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