Its not too late to start building your cart for the big race on the 27th July Below are the cart specs and rules WOODHILL STATE SCHOOL BILLY CART DERBY CART SPECIFICATIONS 1. All Billy Carts must have four (4) wheels 2. Maximum Billy Cart length – 2000mm 3. Maximum Billy Cart width – 700mm 4. Only wood and plastic based materials are allowed in the construction of the Billy Cart 5. Steel based materials may only be used in the wheels and axles. NO STEEL FRAMES 6. Maximum wheel diameter – 310mm 7. Maximum steering lock – 15 degrees 8. Axles must not extend past the wheel hub by more than 25mm 9. No dangerous protrusions as determined by the Scrutineer 10. No bumper bars in front of the wheels 11. All Billy Carts must be fitted with a working brake/s 12. Enclosed Billy Carts where the front extends above the chest, must be fitted with a seat belt 13. The Scrutineer must pass all carts before being raced 14. Any Billy Carts not complying with any of the above specifications will only be eligible for the “Open Class” race RULES OF RACING 1. Helmets are COMPULSORY 2. All drivers must wear closed in shoes. No thongs or sandals 3. Seat belts must be worn (if fitted) 4. No weaving or turning is allowed during the race 5. Keep all limbs inside the Billy Cart at all times, especially when approaching the sand trap 6. Brakes must be used to stop after crossing the finish line 7. Drivers must not exit their Billy Cart until Officials have given permission to do so 8. All Billy Carts will commence from a standing start under their own weight. One team member will be required to hold the cart until the race has commenced (No push starts) 9. A Billy Cart or Driver may be disqualified at any time at the discretion of the Chief Official 10. Late entries will not be accepted 11. All participants enter at their own risk 12. Limit 2 people to use per cart.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:50:57 +0000
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