Soap Box Derby Racing Alive and Well in Colorado Springs!
The goals of the Soap Box Derby Program are to promote families working together to teach youngsters some of the basic skills of workmanship along with the spirit of competition and the perseverance to continue a project to completion. Each driver (age 8 - 17) must build their own car, with adult help, to qualify to race.
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| What |
Build your own race car and drive it in competition!
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| Who |
Boys and girls ages 8 through 17 are eligible.
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| Why |
To compete and win! Trophies for all contestants. Winners go to Akron, Ohio to compete in the All-American Derby — expenses paid!
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| When |
Race Day is Sunday, June14,
2009 — 8:30am to finish.
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| Where |
Downtown Colorado Springs—Costilla St. between Wahsatch and El Paso
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| Rules |
• Racer must register on local and All-American forms—proof of age required
• Racer must build own car with help and advice from adults as needed
• Must build car using kit purchased from All-American Soap Box Derby
• Cars may be "Masters", “Super Stock” or "Stock" Divisions and use only Z - Glas wheels
• Cars must pass inspection before competing
• Race is open to all entrants
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| Registration |
Deadline May 16,
2009. Obtain registration forms, rule books and kit order forms from:
• Pikes Peak Acura—655 Automotive Drive
• This web site
• Race Director, 719-488-8808 13688 Paradise
Villas Grove Colorado Springs, CO 80921
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| Sponsors |
Racers are encouraged to obtain a sponsor to help defray the cost of the kit. Sponsors may advertise on the car. A limited number of sponsorships will be available.
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| Help |
Clinics to assist in the construction of the race car will be announced later.
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| Information |
Call 719-488-8808 or [here] at www.ppsbd.com
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