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The Wacky Go Kart Races 2010

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NEWSFLASH

THE WACKY RACES WILL NOW START AT 12.00 noon due to the success of the England Football team. Fish and Chips and Beer available on site

SUNDAY 27TH JUNE

From 2.00pm on Race Hill, Meadow Bank Farm

(opposite the King Charles pub)

Open to everyone, young and older

A FABULOUS FAMILY EVENT

Fish & Chip van on site

Drinks tent including Pimms…

Get building…

Home made karts only (no shop bought Karts)

Helmets must be worn

All karts must have 4 wheels

Kindly Sponsored by PROTON CARS & HILL FARM GARAGE

for the 2nd year

Thank you to all our 2009 race sponsors

KING CHARLES PUB Adult Race

TINKLERTASTIC GLASS Best Design

MESSY PLAY ART CLUB 6 and under

MR & MRS McCULLAGH 9 and under

MARSTE ENGINEERING 12 and under

K.ROSEWELL WELDING 15 and under

CROSSWATER 16-18 yrs+

HARESTOCK GARAGE Business Race

THE BLOOMING WORKSHOP Girls Only

St John Ambulance sponsored by R.DOHERTY PHOTOGRAPHY

Race Hill sponsored by MEADOW BANK FARM

Engraving sponsored by Mike Hunter, Precision Prototypes

Trophies sponsored by Sue Tinkler Designs

Fastest Time

TUBTASTIC 4

(R.O’Mara, I.McCullagh, M.Bridge & P.Carr)

2nd Fastest Time

TUBTASTIC

(Sam Carr & Friends)

3rd Fastest Time

THE BATMOBILE

(A Court)

Conditions

Children should be supervised by an adult at all times whilst using their go-kart.

When building the go-kart, please cut all the bolts right back to the nuts, round all the corners of the wood and sand off the splinters. It is advisable to use some sort of braking system as the course is set on a slight hill.

Building the Cart

It might help if you adhere to some of the following when designing your cart …

Yours Kart needs to:
• Be capable of being steered
• Utilise some form of mechanism to provide braking power
• Have no propulsion unit or system of any kind
• Be strong enough to last the competition!
• Be capable of running on a grass surface
• Have no sharp or protruding corners, edges or objects liable to cause injury or damage

A typical soap-box cart is made of steel , and has 4 wheels , arranged as a fixed rear axle , and a steerable front beam axle - usually with a very simple single central pivot . A seat is arranged at the back, although more sophisticated designs might employ a fully-enclosed body. The types of wheels employed vary according to what can be obtained easily - wheels from baby carriages, pushchairs, prams, and discarded bicycles being common. Steering is typically actuated using a rope connected to the ends of the steerable beam (which can then double as a useful manual pulling device).

Soap-box carts are unpowered, and are either pushed by willing helpers, or are run down a suitable slope. Races will usually take place downhill and the most efficient and skillfully driven cart will win - gravity applying equally to all.

Protective Clothing Notes

· A cycle helmet/ Shoes/ Long Sleeves/ Long Trousers/ Knee and Elbow Pads (Optional)

. Any entrant under the age of 18 must have the permission of his/her parents or legal guardian to enter the competition, A Parental Consent Form is attached to the Entry Form. Anyone over the age of 18 will need to complete a risk acknowledgement form instead and attach it to the entry form also.
. Please note that competitors are not specifically covered by the organisers event insurance. Every effort has been made to make the competition safe but it should be recognised that the competition can be physically challenging for participants.

Event Rules

The Wacky Go-Kart Races 2010

1. The event is open to anyone who has signed (or had signed by a parent or guardian*) an official entry form and paid KART fee of £5.00/£8.00 and race fee of £1.00 per race

*Any entrant under the age of 18 must have the permission of his/her parents or legal guardian to enter the competition, A Parental Consent signature is required on the entry form. Anyone over the age of 18 will need to sign the entry form as acknowledgement of the risks taken.

2. All drivers will be aware that A BETTER LIFE (ABL) takes no responsibility for any damage to any person or persons driving or spectating, although every precaution will be taken to safeguard drivers and those watching the event.

3. NO SPECTATORS will be allowed on Race Hill but will remain behind the fenced area at all times unless accompanying a driver up the hill.

4. Only drivers and their ONE ‘push start assistant’ will be allowed on Race Hill, all other participants must remain behind the barriers.

5. All drivers will wear a Helmet.

No driver will be allowed to race without wearing a helmet.

Please note that whilst racing, competitors are not specifically covered by the farm or organisers event insurance, although every effort has been made to make the competition safe.

6. Only home made, hand built 4 Wheeled Go-Karts will be allowed to race.

Home made Go-Karts are those that have been put together/ nailed/ screwed/ welded/ bolted and not bought as a pre-made, manufactured item.

7. Any Kart considered to be unsafe or dangerous will not be able to take part in the event.

The Start

All drivers will be allowed a ‘push’ start by One chosen person from the top of Race Hill. The person ‘push’ starting the Go-Kart must not cross the official start line (which will be clearly marked out by 2 lines). Should the person ‘push’ starting the Go-Kart cross the official line the driver will be allowed a re-start. A maximum of 2 restarts will be allowed in any one race, after that the driver will be eliminated from that race (but can re enter).

Drivers can enter as many times as they like by paying the race fee of £1.00 per race and can enter as many categories as appropriate.

Your Race time will start as the official horn sounds.

Your Race time will stop as the official judges see the front wheels of the

Go-Kart cross the finish line.

The time keepers results are final.

The following categories will be considered for Racing & Trophies

Ages 6 and under/7-9 yrs/ 10-12 yrs/ 13-15 yrs/ 16 to18 yrs / Gentleman’s Race / Ladies Race / Best technical design/ Best artistic design/ Girls Only/ Business

FASTEST TIME OF THE DAY / 2nd & 3rd FASTEST TIME OF THE DAY

Please remember this is a community event organised to bring people together whilst also raising money for charity. Anyone using offensive language or inappropriate behavior will be asked to leave.

No litter in the field please as litter can harm the cows and horses

The specification may be changed at short notice by the organisers in the interest of maintaining safety at the event.