Columbia Midlands Soap Box Derby Spring 2009 Rally

New Rally date:  November 7 & 8, 2009 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Additional details to follow soon!!

 

 

Last Race:  March 21 and 22, 2009

Check back frequently for additional rally dates.

 

All racers and their teams must comply with 2007 AASBD and CMSBD rules.

There will be two races conducted each day for all three divisions during our Rally (Stock, Super Stock and Masters). The first race each day will be a double elimination and the second will be a single elimination. The cost is $100 for all four races on both days or $30 per race if less than four races are run. Black or white Z-glass wheels will be permitted. A timer will be used and each heat will have an A and B phase.  A 2-4-2 wheel swap will be utilized.  Two wheels will be swapped prior to the A phase after a random draw to determine which wheels to swap.  The wheels swapped will either be LF-RR or RF-LR.  The A phase, lane 1 driver will draw to determine which wheels to swap.  After the A phase, 4 wheels and lanes will be swapped.  After the B phase, you will be returned your remaining two wheels.   Random weight checks will occur throughout the day. We strive to have a safe, smooth, fair, and fun race and welcome any comments that will enhance our operations.

Registration Forms

The registration form is to be completed in the shaded areas (except for the last two which CMSBD Derby personnel will complete) and signed by the driver and parent/guardian and mailed to CMSBD with your registration fee and the signed Rule Acceptance Form. Be sure your registration form fits on one 8.5 x 11 sheet.

One original will be needed for each participant. Indicate in the upper right corner which day and which races they will participate in. This form will be sent to Akron so please write neatly.

Survey

The survey document will help us improve our race operations. Please complete this form and provide it to any race official prior to your departure. It can also be mailed to the Derby at a later date.

 Pre-Race Schedule

Sat 7:00 AM - Track Setup begins.
Sat 7:15 AM - Racers should arrive and be ready for inspection/weigh-in.
Sat 7:30 AM - Inspections/weigh-in sequence: Stock, Super Stock, and Masters will be performed based on heat pairings. To avoid delays in the race operations, if your team is not present/available when your name is called for inspection/weigh- in, you will forfeit the first heat of the race. If you are willing to help with setup, please be at the track location by 7:00 AM.
Sat 8:30 AM - We plan to start racing. (We will begin racing before all cars are
inspected/weighed-in).

NOTE: The same routine will be followed for Sunday?s races

Race Reminders

• Each race team will be responsible for providing a handler for their cars at the top and bottom of the hill. You may work together with other Race Teams.
  
• This demonstration of Good Sportsmanship is encouraged.
  
• Adequate parking is available but pits are remote from the parking. You may unload your cars, tools, tents, chairs, etc. prior to parking.
  
• For safety reasons the race may be stopped at 6pm.
  
• We request that you come at racing weight. With the driver in racing position, we will allow a maximum tail weight of 15 pounds.
  
• Please be sure to install a new brake pad prior to our event.

Track Description

The track is located near the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and Pine Ridge Drive in West Columbia, on the road that runs between the back of the school and the ball field. The length of the track, which is a private road, is about 620'? long (start to finish line) and it is slightly downhill. The racers will come off ramps that are about 3 feet high at the tail. The run-out has adequate distance for easy stopping. Lanes will be separated by orange cones. We will continue to race in a light rain. If the race is cancelled due to heavy rain, we will not have a make-up rain date.

Checklist

1. Complete one original registration form for each participant indicating which races and which days they will participate (please ensure form prints on one page).
   
2. Each original must be signed by the driver and parent, no Xerox.
   
3. If this is your driver?s first rally race, please include a copy of their birth
   certificate as well.
   
4. Rules Acceptance Form must be signed by the driver and parent.
   
5. Make checks payable to the Columbia Midlands Soap Box Derby and mail along with completed registration form and signed Rule Acceptance Form to: P.O. Box 6423, West Columbia, SC 29171
   
6. Be at the track no later than 7:15 AM on race day or sooner if you want to
   help with setup.
   

Help Us Get The Word Out

If you know of others that may be interested, please forward this information.

Questions/Problems

If anyone has any questions or has a problem opening any of these documents, please call Tim Hulst at (803) 351-3495 in the evening before 9pm or send the Derby an email at info@cmsbd.org