Catterline Cartie Challenge
The usual brilliant event. Starting with the Gala on Saturday (where the Belchford
Bucanneer won the children’s push) leading onto the famous Ceilidh which meant we
were all really at our best for the racing on Sunday. With a bit of drizzle falling,
Belchford got off to a great start, eventually coming third in the constructors event.
Fab weekend, well worth the 900mile round trip. I don’t think Peter Pope thinks
so. H ccrashed in spectactular fashion. Still he got the cart together for Pebmarsh
on 11th July. Watch Belchford Bucanneer’s run at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zjinu9C37M
Pebmarsh Billy Cart Grand Prix
Unfortunately, I was not able to go this year, but Peter Pope flew the Lincolnshire
flag down there in deepest Essex.
It is a smashing event which I am really sorry to have missed. I will try and get
some footage and a report up as soon as I can.
The Cancerwise Soapbox Derby at Goodwood Motor Circuit
A brilliant day out for all the family and an opportunity to support and raise much needed funds for local charity Cancerwise. It will be a brilliant day out for all the family and an opportunity to support and raise much needed funds for local charity Cancerwise, who offer support and information to anyone affected or concerned about cancer.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each class, and additional competitions such as the best dressed vehicle, this is a fun opportunity to see how far and fast your vehicle will travel.
The main attraction will be a Soapbox Derby – 3 classes, Junior 12-16, Seniors over 16 and Business
Entry fees are - Juniors £40, Seniors £40, Business - £50
Entry fee includes entrance for 4 people plus one car. Entry fee is a minimum donation to Cancerwise and we would encourage you to raise this through sponsorship which may enable you to make a larger contribution. You can set up a sponsorship page for your team on http://www.justgiving.com/cancerwise which will enable your supporters to donate direct to Cancerwise. You can make your page unique to your team and add photos and stories.
Belchford Downhill Challenge is a soapbox cart race, also known as gravity racing and downhill racing. It takes place in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The 9th Belchford Downhill Challenge will take place on Furlongs Lane, Belchford on September the 19th, 2010. Special feature this year will be gravity sidecars pioneered by our own outfit for the first time at Cadwell last year.
We are fully booked, with 47 carts entered (including 3 sidecar outfits).
Scrutineering will take place on Saturday September 4th at The Plot, Furlongs Lane, Belchford, Lincs, LN9 6LD. Please click on the address for a link to a google map. All teams have been told what time they need to be there, but if you can’t remember, please contact me on richardeblack@gmail.com.
I will be posting locations of car parks, camping area and how to get to the event, either as a competitor or as a spectator. Whilst the event starts at 9.00am, competitors need to be there to sign on by 7.00am I am afraid.
Keep your eyes on this site for more information.
The report of the 2009 event is available by following the link on the left or by clicking here.
Please send some pictures of your work in progress so that we can have a bit of a gallery. Send to dick@belchford.org.uk
Cairngorm Soapbox Extreme
What a sensational weekend’s racing. Beautiful scenery and the wildest gravity racing you are likely to see. Have a look at their website http://www.soapboxracing.co.uk/
There is not much I can add, except to say have a look at this (click in the picture to open in youtube)!!!
Dalby Forest Soapbox Derby, North Yorkshire
Start: Aug 28 2010 - 12:00am End: Aug 29 2010 - 11:59pm
Thank you Andy and all those who worked so hard to make this event a great day (or weekend).
The spirit was fantastic and the sport brilliant.
I will try and write some more when I have time, or go to www.soapboxracing.co.uk
