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Registration : Racing : Cars : Car Clinics : Vendors
Are you affiliated with the All American
Soap Box Derby?
2009 was the last year we were affiliated with the All American Soap
Box Derby. We have decided to not be an affiliate of the
All American Soap Box Derby. We certainly wish the AASBD all the best and
will continue to evaluate their progress.
Registration
How do I register to race?
Print the registration form. Return your registration form, entry fee of $60.00, photo, biography and a copy of the racer's birth certificate.
When do I turn in my registration?
You have to turn it in your registration by May 4th. We strongly suggest, and would appreciate it if, you submit your registration as early as possible (this helps us out a lot).
What does my registration fee go towards?
First, it pays the expenses of putting on the derby, i.e, for security, hay bales, portable restrooms, etc. Additionally, monies received will be used for the mission of the Quincy Breakfast Optimist Club, a not-for-profit organization. To find out more about what we do, visit www.quincyboc.org.
Racing
How fast do the cars go?
Past years some cars got up to about
22 mph.
How many times am I guaranteed to race?
You are guaranteed a minimum of three races down the hill - this is a single
elimination where one race makes up one heat. Your guaranteed third time
down the hill will be in our consolation division.
How can I make my car faster?
Do your homework. Some helpful sites include www.aasbd.org and www.ndr.org. Get to the library or check on the internet as there are several local Soap Box Derby Websites... However, please make sure you are constructing your car in accordance to the
car manufacturer's rules. If you have a specific question, just e-mail us and ask.
Cars
What are the kits made out of?
The top shell of the kits are made out of a polyurethane material...kind of like recycled milk jugs. The rest of the kit is wood and nuts and bolts.
Can I help my son/daughter put the car together?
You bet you can and we want you to! We strongly urge that you let him/her perform the actual assembly as much by themselves as possible. Lean over their shoulder as much as you want...but use the time to build their knowledge, self confidence and more.
When offered, the
car clinics will give you a wealth of insight on how to assemble the cars.
How long does it take to put a car together?
If this is your first time, it will take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours to assemble the car.
How much does a car kit cost?
The stock cars sell for approximately $600 and the Super Stock for approximately $615.00
after delivery and wheel purchase. We do not sell the cars, however, so
these prices certainly are subject to change without us immediately knowing.
You can purchase your car from the All American
Soap Box Derby. (We are not affiliated with the All American Soap Box
Derby.)
Vendors
Can I sell (food, products, my organization, etc.) at your event?
Please contact us. We strive to ensure we do not have competing vendors at our event. Our vendors in the past helped ensure our racers and fans stayed hydrated and full throughout the event. We want race day to be a fun filled day for racers and spectators. This is a family event and as such, we will use our judgment as to what is being sold or advertised at the event.
If you have a product or service that would benefit families attending our
event, please give us a call! We want to make the derby a full day filled
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