Soap Box GP Rules and Regulations
Invitations :
The event is a fun competition with teams entering and competing against each other in none mechanically powered soap box karts designed in accordance with the organisers regulations. Invitations to enter a soap box team are extended to clubs, individuals and organisations participating at the Autoclassica.
General Description of the Soap Box GP :
The event will be contested on a sloping track within the castle grounds.Two teams will compete simultaneously on the Soap Box GP track starting 5 secs apart. There will be a compulsory pit stop halfway down the track and at the finish the time difference between teams will be recorded and the fasted team awarded a point. Teams entered will each compete against all the other teams, however depending on the level of entries, they could be divided into groups with leading teams going forward into a second round. This will establish the top four teams to contest a knock out semi final and final. The winning team will face a challenge from a celebrity team. There will be practice sessions prior to the GP.
Rules of the Soap Box GP :
Generally a kart team may consist of up to 5 persons :- A driver, a start line mechanic to attend and push start the kart, two pit stop mechanics to pull the kart into the pit lane and to push it out, and a finishing line mechanic to assist the driver in returning the Kart to the start line. Drivers and mechanics can be switched around between runs however the team members may not be substituted by others during the GP. The run will consist of a five meter push start area where one mechanic is allowed to push start the kart. Half way down the track the kart will enter a twenty five meter pit lane area where it can be manually assisted into a marked out pit box by the two pit mechanics. The driver is then required to pass batton to a mechanic who then runs to a pit box and changes it for another batton before returning the new batton to the driver in the kart. The two pit mechanics are then allowed to push start the kart to the end of the pit lane. The kart will then proceed to the finishing line to complete the run. At the instruction of the finish marshal the driver and finish line mechanic will return the kart to the start paddock in readiness for the next run.
Kart Specifications ;
Means of Propulsion. Karts must have no mechanical power.
Chassis and Bodywork. The maximum allowable outside dimension of the kart will be 1.8m long and 1.1m wide. No part of the kart or driver is allowed
to protrude outside these dimensions. There are no restrictions on the material used to make the chassis or bodywork or the amount of bodywork deployed.
Brakes. Karts must have adequate brakes to stop the kart and to retain the kart and driver in a static position on a gradient of 30%.
Safety Rules. Karts will be subject to scrutineering checks.
No sharp corners or edges will be allowed.
Note; The organisers have the right to refuse entry, or withdraw entry of any driver or kart if in their opinion they pose a threat to themselves or others.
Drivers.
Drivers are requested to wear helmets with chin strap secured.
Drivers legs and arms must be covered and the wearing of gloves is advised.
Drivers must ride in the kart in a seated position facing forward.
All drivers and mechanics must sign a waiver from on registration
General ; Karts may have either three or four wheels.
Contact Info :
For further information on the Soap Box specifications and regulations, please contact paul@culzeanautoclassica.com
Entry Form :
For registering the entry of a Soap Box, please contact info@culzeanautoclassica.com or download an entry form by clicking on the PDF file logo.
Note : Entries are subject to the approval / acceptance of the event organisers.
