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« Thread Started on Apr 24, 2012, 12:21pm » | |
I have just found out about a new race that will take place on 2 June 2012 on the road down to the Humber Bridge viewing area on the north bank of the Humber.
I have had a chat with one of the organisers and they are looking for entries. The rules and regs are based on those used by Richards Castle and most carts that run regularly are likely to comply. In any event, I don't think the organisers are really too bothered as long as the cart is reasonably safe.
Their rules and regs actually give examples and sketches of brake and steering systems that are pretty scary by most peoples' standards
Full details here: http://www.hessletowncouncil.gov.uk/docs/RANDR.pdf
I have asked if I can run a sidecar and was told that I could, as long as I don't expect to win a prize if I'm the fastest on the day
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #1 on Apr 24, 2012, 1:46pm » | |
Apr 24, 2012, 12:21pm, Organgrinder wrote:| I have asked if I can run a sidecar and was told that I could, as long as I don't expect to win a prize if I'm the fastest on the day |
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Not much danger of that 
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #2 on Apr 24, 2012, 1:58pm » | |
Ah, but you haven't seen the Belchford Bullet, which is due to be unveiled at border Bogies - it's  !
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #3 on Apr 24, 2012, 7:44pm » | |
Is thinking of going,but theres only one of me. Their rules ask for two team members to move the cart at the bottom of the hill. I might send an e-mail and see how hard and fast this rule is. And speaking of hard and fast.... me and Martin are taking our two out for a trial run this weekend.
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #4 on Apr 24, 2012, 9:29pm » | |
anyone else thinking of entering ??
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #5 on Apr 26, 2012, 7:31am » | |
Doesn't sound like a high speed track - the organisers have tested it with bikes and they were only doing about 20mph. Dick & I are racing at Border Bogies the weekend before and at Catterline on the weekend after, so we are unlikely to race. We have offered some help with timing gear etc
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #6 on Apr 26, 2012, 9:08am » | |
450 metre track.....18% drop....Thats round about 80 metres in old money...they must have had their brakes on !!!
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« Reply #7 on Apr 26, 2012, 12:16pm » | |
I think they have the gradient wrong. Looking at the contour lines on an OS map suggests that the drop is from 30m to about 20m above sea level (i.e about 1:45 or 2% average gradient). I have to travel up that way tomorrow and will have a better look, but I don't think there's going to be much danger of burning out your brakes on this course!
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #8 on Apr 26, 2012, 1:52pm » | |
i have to agree....looked on google earth and got similar figures. Be interesting tho if you can get a first hand look at the track...would save us a reccy trip.
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« Reply #9 on Apr 30, 2012, 10:20am » | |
I had a look at the track on Friday evening. Hardy enough gradient to get my car rolling from a halt. Achieved all of 15mph before the bottom of the course. Looks like a course for really good bearings and lots of patience.
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #10 on May 16, 2012, 11:05am » | |
We've entered... the prizes sound very tasty!
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #11 on May 23, 2012, 8:58am » | |
Hi all, we have a main prize of a mini cruise on P&O North Sea Ferries to either Amsterdam or Bruges and a one of a kind Help for Heroes Trophy, plus every winning category gets a salver plus a prize. Total prizes of about £500. We are trying to raise as much as we can for Help For Heroes and have some fun as well. Time is running short so anyone interested should apply now as late entries close 28 May!
The course is a virgin track and not too long we admit but never the less will be fun and for a worthy cause.
Face Book/ Humber Diamond Jubilee Committee
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #12 on Aug 17, 2012, 8:41am » | |
Does anyone know if this is a one off or is it going to be a yearly event.
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #13 on Aug 17, 2012, 11:41am » | |
I think that following the success of this years event, plans are for this to happen again next year.
We went along and it was a cracking day out.
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #14 on Aug 27, 2012, 2:33pm » | |
Just seen this posting on their facebook page;
Quote:| Systems are go for another Soapbox (Bogie) Race on the Humber Bridge in 2013. We anticipate that we will be allowing street luges to enter. What are your thoughts? |
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How long is the course and what sort of speeds are we talking about?
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| | Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012
« Reply #15 on Jan 6, 2013, 6:55pm » | |
Are enties open to this event as yet it says that entries will be open the 2nd week in December.
If entries are open how do I enter.
Matty
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