14/05/2025
Soap Box Derby
Entry Form
Competitors Information
Driver’s Full name:___________________________________________________
Parent and/or Guardian:___________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________________________
Name of the Car:_____________________________________________________
Instructions
Race Rules
1. The design of the cars is up to the builders. Soap Box Cars must meet the Construction and Safety Guidelines as described herein.
2. Cars may be inspected prior to each race to ensure they are deemed safe for racing. Ruling by the inspectors shall not be challenged. Cars rejected by the inspector must be removed immediately from the starting location.
3. When racing, drivers Must wear shoes and a helmet with a chin strap.
4. The race judges’ decisions are final and shall not be contested.
5. There are 3 divisions: Junior’s 7yrs – 12yrs; Senior’s 13yrs – 17yrs; Pro’s 18+yrs.
A. One car can only have one driver per division.
BE Creative…. Soap Box Cars will also be judged on a number of other factors.
Home-built Soap Box Car Specifications
1. Soap Box Cars are powered by gravity only – NO ENGINES OR MOTORS
2. The driver must sit in car, facing forward and control the car using only hands and feet.
3. VERY IMPORTANT. The car must fit the driver. Driver must be able to get in and out of the car easily and operate steering and braking in the normal seated position without stretching or straining.
4. Measures must be taken to prevent wheels from departing the car when in use. Use cotter pins or other positive means to keep the wheels in place.
5. Fasteners used in the steering and brake systems must be prevented from loosening when in use by the use of lock nuts, cotter pins, wire tying or other means.
A. Car must have 4 wheels, no more, no less.
6. Maximum overall car length, 80 inches.
7. Maximum wheel base (distance between front and rear axles), 60 inches.
A. Minimum wheel diameter 12 inches.
8. Maximum car body width, 42 inches.
9. Maximum axle length, 44 inches.
10. Minimize front and rear overhang to prevent getting hung up on starting ramps.
11. All basic structure parts must be securely fastened to each other using bolts, screws or other suitable hardware. Plywood and solid wood are permitted structural materials. The basic structure is defined as the chassis on which the driver sits and to which the axles, steering and brake mechanisms, and body shell are attached. The car body or shell may be part of the basic structure. It must be made of rigid impact resistant material.
12. The cars must have a braking system capable of slowing the cars to a smooth, short and safe straight line stop, without damaging the road surface. If using drag clutches, the part touching the road MUST be made of wood or rubber.
13. Cable links used in the steering and brake systems must be secured and not slip under stress.
14. Adjusting hardware such as turnbuckles must be lock-wired in the final adjusting position.
15. The drivers’ lower torso, legs and feet MUST be within the body shell. The drivers should not be able to contact the road surface or the wheels when seated in the normal operating position in the car.
16. There shall be no exposed sharp edges or points. Exposed edges that may be contacted by the driver shall be smooth. Protective cushioning material may also be fitted.
17. PLEASE, DO NOT SHOW UP AT THE DERBY WITH AN UNTESTED SOAP BOX CAR OR DRIVER.
A. All registrations must be completed and submitted by June 23th, 2026
18. REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00
MAIL TO –
CARBON LEGION 161 BOX 539 CARBON, AB T0M0L0 OR DROP OFF AT HOTEL ATTENTION – KIM; EMAIL AND ETRASFER TO [email protected]
Waiver
I am allowing my child/myself,
(name)__________________________________
to participate in the Soap Box Derby, and do hereby release the Soap Box Derby, Carbon Legion 161, The Village of Carbon and all persons involved from any liability. I, and my child, will abide by the rules and regulations of the operation of the Soap Box Derby.
Also, in consideration for allowing my child/myself to participate in the Soap Box Derby I hereby give, release and discharge the Soap Box Derby, my written permission to copyright or publish all photographs, films, drawings and written material in which the above-named minor appears in and/or have written, while participating in the Soap Box Derby event. I further agree that the Soap Box Derby may transfer, use or cause to be used, these photographs, films, drawings and written material for any and all exhibitions, public displays, publications, commercials, art and advertising purposes, without limitation or reservation or any compensation, other than a receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
Parent/Guardian/Driver
Signature: _________________________________ Date: _____________
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