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Re: few questions

UKGSA Forum - February 24, 2013 - 15:55
Note taken about brakes. Just picked up a welder about 30min ago in dundee so not long till i get cracking with it. Is it posable to have a nosie at a cartie from some one in the aberdeen ish area. Or is it secretive
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Wacky, woolly races set for Tetbury this summer - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard

"soapox racing uk" on Google - February 24, 2013 - 12:04

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
Wacky, woolly races set for Tetbury this summer
Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
Both bank holidays in May will see crowds flock to the town, with the second annual wacky races soapbox derby set for May 6, following by the long-running traditional woolsack race on May 27. The inaugural wacky races were a roaring – if rain-soaked ...

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Re: few questions

UKGSA Forum - February 24, 2013 - 10:53
Hi Snailspeed.Seats: All sorts of things get pressed into service as seats. Plastic stackable chairs are quit common, but don't offer and side support. Gokart seats are much better and can be picked up quite easily on ebay. I like the Caliba seats designed for corporate gokarts, as they are a bit bigger. See http://www.calibaperformance.co.uk/Seats/Corporate.htmHarnesses are usually got from ebay too. Get a 5 point racing harness if at all possible. 4 point harnesses are allowed but 5 point is much better. Also - make sure it is properly mounted.Brakes: In my experience a lot of carties with just rear caliper brakes find it very difficult to pass the minimum static brake force test used at a lot of races, especially if they are hand operated. If they are foot operated you can get more force on them so they can usually get by. However, its well worth the effort if you can get brakes on all four wheels. Be careful with your steering geometry and make sure you avoid inducing "brake steering". The current minimum brake requirements in the SCA rules are;For carties up to 50 Kg (without driver): 50KgFFor carties between 50 and 75 Kg: 60KgFFor carties over 75 Kg: 70KgFSome slower races allow less effective brakes, but if you want to go fast then good brakes are going to be essential.
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few questions

UKGSA Forum - February 24, 2013 - 09:53
I havnt built a cartie yet but i have wheels on route. Im from the aberdeenshire area. Few questions i have. What harness and seats are folk using. And is having brakes allround realy nessesery. I was thinking about just on the back for ease. Wont be disk brakes yet but will see how it goes first. i work with fibreglass so planing on outer shell with the stuff. And thicker stuff for a floor.
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started my gravity bike

UKGSA Forum - February 23, 2013 - 20:38
hi guys. have started to strip a bmx frame down with the aim of making it a gravity racer.do you have any tips etc on getting the best results.and also how to make the protectors on rear wheel to stop my feet going in them,.thanks
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Camden pharmacy will open at spot where man was killed four years ago - Philadelphia Inquirer

"soapox racing uk" on Google - February 22, 2013 - 08:05

Philadelphia Inquirer
Camden pharmacy will open at spot where man was killed four years ago
Philadelphia Inquirer
He also liked racing Soapbox Derby cars in Wiggins Park, once coming in first, his mother said. In her home, Bonilla keeps her son's Bible in a glass case, a bookmark bearing one his favorite verses: "Get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives ...

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Terry is Soap Box Derby king - The Messenger (subscription)

"soapox racing uk" on Google - February 21, 2013 - 12:11

Terry is Soap Box Derby king
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We are proud for you. Alex Terry of St. Charles was recently entered in four separate races in the Central Florida Soapbox Derby held in Sanford, Fla. Of the four entries, Alex won two first place trophies, one second place, and one fourth place ...

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Local News > Pennyrile Plus - The Messenger (subscription)

"soapox racing uk" on Google - February 20, 2013 - 06:21

Local News > Pennyrile Plus
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We are proud for you. Alex Terry of St. Charles was recently entered in four separate races in the Central Florida Soapbox Derby held in Sanford, Fla. Of the four entries, Alex won two first place trophies, one second place, and one fourth place ...

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Red Bull Soap Box London 2013

CSEx News - February 19, 2013 - 11:12

Red Bull Soapbox Race is coming to London's Alexandra Palace this summer - here to challenge all amateur drivers in the ultimate test of creativity and skill as you create your own soapbox racer.

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New Soapbox Race in Buckinghamshire

SCA Recent Comments - February 19, 2013 - 10:54

News has just reached us of a new venue that could be a great new event. Penn House in Buckinghamshire is a wonderful country house with a downhill private driveway nearly a mile in length. It is the home of Earl Howe and he is keen to see if it can become a regular charity event. One of the previous Earls used to race his Bugatti up the tree lined drive and had all the corners banked! A preliminary analysis using SCA CartieSim indicates that speeds will be between 30 and 40mph.

There are no other details yet, but the organisers would like to hear from any racer who would be interested in joining them on Monday May 27th 2013. If you would like to take part, please contact adrian@sbcon.co.uk.

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New Soapbox Race in Buckinghamshire

Scottish Cartie Association - February 19, 2013 - 10:54

News has just reached us of a new venue that could be a great new event. Penn House in Buckinghamshire is a wonderful country house with a downhill private driveway nearly a mile in length. It is the home of Earl Howe and he is keen to see if it can become a regular charity event. One of the previous Earls used to race his Bugatti up the tree lined drive and had all the corners banked! A preliminary analysis using SCA CartieSim indicates that speeds will be between 30 and 40mph.

There are no other details yet, but the organisers would like to hear from any racer who would be interested in joining them on Monday May 27th 2013. If you would like to take part, please contact adrian@sbcon.co.uk.

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Alexander Cub Scouts unveil new track for annual soapbox derby - The Batavian

"soapox racing uk" on Google - February 18, 2013 - 01:46

The Batavian
Alexander Cub Scouts unveil new track for annual soapbox derby
The Batavian
His son, Jonathan, is now a Boy Scout in Troop 650 and was the official starter for today's races. Pack 650 had 28 scouts and Cub Master Jason Davis said all of the scouts and families are very active in the pack. Participants in the race are given a ...

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Re: Age limit?

UKGSA Forum - February 17, 2013 - 11:06
Hi , this is really great place to find all the info you could need : http://scottishcarties.org.uk/
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Get Inspired for Red Bull Soap Box London 2013

Scottish Cartie Association - February 16, 2013 - 15:03

Red Bull Soapbox Race is coming to London's Alexandra Palace this summer - here to challenge all amateur drivers in the ultimate test of creativity and skill as you create your own soapbox racer.

Fancy yourself as the fastest thing on four wheels? You and your team could be taking part in these wacky races at one of London's most iconic locations.

To kickstart your imagination and for more details on the race check out these pictures of the most insane creations.

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Countdown to the Crown: Week 7 - Feb. 15, 2013 - Daily Racing Form (press release)

"soapox racing uk" on Google - February 15, 2013 - 18:21

Daily Racing Form (press release)
Countdown to the Crown: Week 7 - Feb. 15, 2013
Daily Racing Form (press release)
The closer Stevens gets to a Kentucky Derby 139 comeback mount, the closer Bailey gets to moving to the NBC Sports main announcers' table opposite Tom Hammond and Randy Moss. Stevens rode the first two stakes winners of his .... He was well beaten at ...

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site registration and junior racers

Scottish Carties Comments - February 15, 2013 - 15:38

In reply to Entries Open for CSEx2012:

Hi Lee,

Yes I'm afraid you are correct - there will be no soapbox racing at Cairngorm for the foreseeable future. See here for full details.

By all means register on the SCA site and post in the forum - the more the merrier! You don't need to be an active racer to do that. As for the kids - the best thing is to check with the individual race organisers. Some races are specifically aimed at juniors or have junior age classes, while others are unsuitable for younger racers. Which races did you have in mind?

 

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The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby, Humberside

UK Soapbox Race Calendar Feed - February 15, 2013 - 11:18
Start: Jul 6 2013 - 12:00am End: Jul 6 2013 - 11:59pm Timezone: Etc/GMT

The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby, inaugurated by Hessle Town Council and South Ferriby Parish Council in the summer of 2012 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby is set to become an annual race. It is for amateur teams to enter their handmade carts and have some fun, win prizes and raise money for good causes. Last year in excess of £4,000 was raised for Help for Heroes.

This years partner charity is Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Rules, entry forms, etc., are available on http://www.humberbridgesoapbox.co.uk/. 

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The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby, Humberside

Scottish Cartie Association - February 15, 2013 - 11:18
Start: Jul 6 2013 - 12:00am End: Jul 6 2013 - 11:59pm Timezone: Etc/GMT

The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby, inaugurated by Hessle Town Council and South Ferriby Parish Council in the summer of 2012 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby is set to become an annual race. It is for amateur teams to enter their handmade carts and have some fun, win prizes and raise money for good causes. Last year in excess of £4,000 was raised for Help for Heroes.

This years partner charity is Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Rules, entry forms, etc., are available on http://www.humberbridgesoapbox.co.uk/. 

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Re: Age limit?

UKGSA Forum - February 15, 2013 - 10:32
Hi Woody.Thank you for your reply, I live in a village in Leicestershire.I think age is a state of mind, but I can't remembr!! I have taken on more risky activity's in the last 10 years than I have before, I Ski, SnowboardAirboard, Race a motorbike, Freeboard and now back to GS, the biggest buzz everWas the Olympic Bob sledge in France that has to be the top GS.We would like to build a Kart, and a sidecar outfit, I think I am a bit to big to fit onto a BMX, unless I could build a GS bike to suit my size, but then it wouldn't be in the rules?My days of skateboards (downhill) are long gone I still have them, and I can still ride one (I only do it to upset the kids).RegardsColin.PS, just remembered, I don't do old.
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Re: Age limit?

UKGSA Forum - February 15, 2013 - 06:27
Hi Colin , most of the gravity sport disciplines have different age groups ,this can also differ from venue to venue , best to do a search on the IGSA website and possibly the IDF , it is good to see the youngsters getting into the sport , but as for you ,are you not old enough to know better ? LOL ( this is what i keep getting asked , i am only 51 ! ) Where are you from ? I am from snowdonia and do Streetluge ,Classic luge & Longboard you are both welcome to come and practise /train with us ,My sons, grandson and I are out a couple of times a month , some great spots around here !
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