SOAP BOX DERBY RACE - 2008
Pine Hill Festival
Start Racing at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Downtown Wiggins, MS

Our Mission

“Pine Hill Festival” Soap Box Derby is held to create a fun day of racing for the kids, teams, supporters and spectators. We encourage each team to design and build a fast, themed and fun Soap Box Racer. When designing a Soap Box Racer keep in mind the 20 simple rules that allow you to be creative without the expense of purchasing a car kit. Most of our Soap Box cars are built with imagination, basic engineering, & regular household items. This is a fun event and it is hoped that all those taking part will have an enjoyable day. Please follow the Rules and Regulations to help ensure the safety of everyone involved on race day.

Purpose of the Event

“Pine Hill Festival” Soap Box Derby is held to raise money for our local organizations while creating a fun day for the kids, teams, supporters, and spectators. 2008 fundraising will benefit – Pine Hill Festival

Awards

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for the fastest Soap Box Racer in the Speed Class.
  • 1st place ribbon for the fastest Soap Box Racer in the Open Class.
  • People’s Choice trophy for the soapbox racer with the most votes for design.
  • Sponsorship trophy for the Soap Box Team raising the most funds.

How to enter

Registration forms should be returned with the entry fee of $25 per team before the closing date of March 28, 2008. Checks should be made payable to “ Stone County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP) ”.

Please mail check and registration forms to:

Stone County Economic Development Partnership
Pine Hill Festival Soap Box Derby
419 Vardaman Street
P.O. Box 569
Wiggins, MS 39577

Please submit your entry as soon as possible so we can prepare for race day.

[Note: Late Registration up to the day of the race will be $40.]

On the race day, the activities are scheduled as follows…

  • 8:30 AM Sign-In and Practice Runs.
  • 9:30 AM Drivers Meeting.
  • 10:00 AM Start Racing (The Thrill of the Hill begins…).
  • 1:00 PM Display of Soap Box Racers for “People’s Choice” voting.
  • 2:00 PM Awards Ceremony.

2008 Soap Box Derby Chairman: Ron Stanley (601-928-8576)

Jeremy Bond (228-216-0533)

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to you joining the fun of building and racing your Soap Box Derby car!

Rules

Note: No implied warranty of safety shall result from the compliance with rules.

  1. Speed Class (Age limit of drivers is 4 to 15 yrs., Weight limit of box and driver to be 250 lbs. max, and Four wheeled boxes only with wheels designed to be in road contact at all times.)
  2. Open Class (Any box or driver not qualifying for Speed Class.)
  3. Helmets and Seat belts are mandatory.
  4. Soap Box Racer Max Length 7 ft. & Width 3 ft. 8 in.
  5. Boxes must be fitted with a roll bar at least 1.5 in. above the driver’s helmet.
  6. Only one person in box for a race and driver to remain seated at all times.
  7. Boxes must be able to brake in a straight path.
  8. Boxes must be enclosed with parts securely attached.
  9. No glass or easily broken material, sharp edges or loose materials on boxes.
  10. Cars must be kept safe and working. Repair, as needed, between races.
  11. Boxes will start from a ramp and are to be gravity powered only.
  12. Teams can have up to four persons (max. one driver) and one car.
  13. 8x10” Numbers will be giving out race day at Sign-In for displaying on boxes.
  14. Soap Box and Driver(s) must pass Final Inspections prior to racing.
  15. Boxes will race two at a time or by themselves with up to three timed runs.
  16. The fastest timed run of each box will be used to decide the overall winner.
  17. Don’t hit the hay bales, cones, and bumper tires on purpose.
  18. Teams are to move boxes from pits to starting ramp, from finish line to pits.
  19. Re-races will be considered by Race Officials only for outside interference.
  20. Any team member showing inappropriate conduct may be disqualified.

Registration Form
Race Day - Saturday, April 5, 2008
Pine Hill Festival, Downtown Wiggins, Mississippi

Yes! – We want the thrill of the hill!

Soap Box Derby Form
Team Name:
Car Name:
Team Captain (adult):
Driver Name:
Race Day Age:
Grade:
Address:
Phone Number:
Cell Number:
Email Address:

The rules and regulations of the above event have been drawn up for the benefit and safety of the competitors and spectators and must be strictly adhered to.

The organizers of the Soap Box Derby and the owners of the land do not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, or injury to the entrants or to the entrant’s soap box and equipment.

We, the undersigned, enter this competition having read and understood the rules and regulations as set out in this Race Pack. We accept full responsibility for any damage to our person or soapbox and equipment.

Member Name Age on Race Day Name of Parent or Guardian Signature (Parent or Guardian)
 
Team Captain (Adult)
 
       
       
       
       

Important – Parents/Guardians Signatures are required for each child!

T-Shirts for pre-registered Soap Box Drivers (Adult) S___M___L___XL___XXL___ (Free)

T-Shirts for pre-registered Team Members (Adult) S___M___L___XL___XXL___$10.00 each

Total t-shirts____@$10.00=________

Registration forms should be returned with the entry fee of $25 per team before the closing date of March 28, 2008. Checks should be made payable to “ Stone County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP) ”.

Please mail check and registration forms to:

Stone County Economic Development Partnership
Pine Hill Festival Soap Box Derby
419 Vardaman Street
P.O. Box 569
Wiggins, MS 39577 .

Please submit your entry as soon as possible so we can prepare for race day.

[Note: Late Registration up to the day of the race will be $40.]
 

 
   
 
419 S. Vardaman St., Wiggins, MS  39577
P. O. Box 569, Wiggins, MS  39577
601.928.5418 o   601.928.6469 f
Email: SCEDP
 
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