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Bangalow Billycart Derby This Weekend – All You Need To Know

Bangalow Lions Billy Cart Derby to be held this Sunday 20th May 2012

If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering or participating in the 2012 Bangalow Billycart Derby please contact Tony Heeson Phone / Fax 0266 87 2580 A/H 0266 884 236  Mobile : 0419 715 098 or email wallaby@nor.com.au

Bangalow Lions Billycart Derby

Sunday May 20th, 2012 EVENT PROGRAM
(please note: times are approximations only)

Cart inspections commence from 7-00am sharp!

7.00am – 9.00am Scrutineering & Registration

8.00am – 8.45am Practice Runs

9.00am Billycart Racing Commences

9.15am Junior Heats

10.30am School Heats

11am Junior Finals

12.pm Junior Presentations

12.30pm Street Parade

1.00pm Senior Heats

Mothers & Tag Team Races

Novelty & Celebrity Races

2.00pm Schools Final

3.00pm Senior Final & Presentation

Closing Ceremony

3.15pm Clean Up Street

BANGALOW LIONS BILLYCART DERBY RULES

1. All billycarts will receive a minimum of two runs – the first being a practice run

2. All drivers must wear a helmet and all carts must have adequate braking and steering mechanisms. Protective clothing recommended. HELMETS COMPULSORY.

3. If entrant and billycart fail to arrive at race on time, it will start without waiting

4. Same billycart cannot be used more than once in the same age category

5. All billycarts will commence from a standing start

i. No outside assistance is allowed

ii. No pedalling, pushing, paddling or propulsion of any kind is allowed

iii. Rocking is allowed

iv. Billycarts must proceed under their own weight

v. Billycarts made from unduly heavy materials or carrying additional ballast will not be permitted to run. Random weight checks will be carried out throughout the day

vi. Billycarts must have fixed seating. Remain seated during the race

6. Billycarts must travel in a straight path – no swerving, weaving or turning from side to side

7. Any billycarts that crash will be disqualified. At the discretion of organisers any billycart crashed into may receive another run, time permitting

8. Tag Team – three competitors per team comprising three legs using the same cart ie. The first leg team member drives the billycart down the hill, the second runs the

billycart on foot back up to start line and tags the third who then drives the billycart down the hill to the finish

9. All judges decisions will be final, with no correspondence entered into

10. A billycart or driver may be disqualified at any time at the discretion of the Chief Marshall. Dangerous driving, billycarts considered too heavy or unsafe, or bad conduct

by participants will not be tolerated and may result in immediate expulsion or disqualification from the event or the whole day. The Chief Marshall’s decision (or that of

his delegate) will be final and binding

11. All billycarts and drivers must be available for scrutineering between 7am & 8.15am at the top end of Byron Street. Late entries will not be accepted

12. The Committee reserves the right to rearrange or cancel events

13. All three (3) wheeler billycarts are “Professional”

14. No refunds

15. All participants enter at their own risk

Please note that this event is meant to be a fun day for everyone and participation is the key, not winning. It is designed primarily for the thrill of the day rather than as a sporting competition. The day’s emphasis may favour the categories of the younger age groups and we therefore ask for everyone’s patience and understanding.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. WE CANNOT DELAY ANY RACES.

BILLYCART CLASSIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTIONS

TRADITIONAL

• Overall width less than 1200mm

• Box cart – made essentially from wooden material

• Non-pneumatic (solid) tyres

• May have 1 driver & 1 passenger

• Must have adequate breaking & steering

• Must have 4 equal load bearing wheels

• Must have 2 axles, min. wheel spacing 400mm

PROFESSIONAL

• Overall width less than 1200mm

• Engineered from any lightweight material

• Max. 1 driver & no passengers

• Must have adequate breaking & steering

HOMEGROWN

• Overall width less than 1200mm

• Made from any lightweight material

• Max. 1 driver & no passengers

• Must have adequate breaking & steering

• Must have pneumatic (pump up) tyres

• Must have 4 equal load bearing wheels

• Must have 2 axles, min. wheel spacing 400mm

NOVELTY

• Open to carts that do not meet requirements for other

classes but have special crowd appeal

• Must have adequate breaking & steering

1. All 3 wheelers & 3 wheelers with training wheel will be deemed professional

2. All carts must conform to the applicable driver/ passenger classification and

any cart considered unduly heavy will not be permitted to run. Random

weight checks will be carried out at start and finish lines throughout the day.

3. Full clothing is recommended. HELMETS ARE COMPULSORY

Please complete a separate form for each Billycart and each race category eg: Traditional 5-7 years

Race Category  FEE

Traditional/Homegrown 5 – 7 years  $20

Traditional/Homegrown 8 –11 year  $20

Traditional/Homegrown 12 – 15 years  $20

Traditional/Homegrown Open  $20

Professional Junior/Open  $20

Tag Team Any Cart is OK  $20

Mothers Any Cart is OK  $20

Schools Challenge Primary Schools  $20

Novelty Class Special Type Cart  $20

Please make cheques payable to: BANGALOW LIONS BILLYCART DERBY

REGISTER ON THE DAY

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