Vehicles constructed of materials or components commonly used to make home modifications and repairs for elderly homeowners will compete in the Annual Rebuilding Together Construction Derby.
DATE: Sunday, September 30, 2012
TIME: Time trials – 11:30 am, Races Begin – 2:00 pm
LOCATION: The “No Motor Speedway” NW 5th Street between Walker and Shartel
CLASSES: Professional or Amateur
Professional Class – The two main criteria for Professional Class are aerodynamics and high speed wheels and tires.
Amateur Class – If a vehicles is built with materials that are less sophisticated, or has items that create more drag, then it is more likely to belong in the Amateur Class. If a previous Amateur Class car has won 2 years in a row, it will automatically be moved to the Professional Class
**Ultimately, if there is a question to class, the Race Directors will have the final vote.
TEAMS: A team may have a maximum of 6 members (1 driver and 5 crew).
RACE: A limited push start of vehicles will be allowed. Two vehicles per heat as determined by timed trials. Double elmination racing. A vehicle must cross the finish line under its own power.
PRIZES: The winner of each class (Professional and Amateur) will race for the Grand Prize – winners preference of NASCAR Spirit Cup Series Race Tickets (2 tickets per team member) OR a $200 gift care to Lowe’s per team member.
The runner-up will win NASCAR Nationwide Series Race Tickets (2 tickets per team member) OR a $110 gift card to Lowe’s per team member.
Trophies and Prizes for Second and Third Places
Unique Trophies will also be given in 6 categories in each class: Best Use of Accessories and in Keeping with the RT Mission * Team Spirit * Best Dressed Pit Crew * Best Entry Name * Turtle * Most Creative
CONSTRUCTION DERBY RESOURCES:
Derby Brochure (pdf )
Derby Entry Form 2012(pdf )
Derby Rules 2012 (pdf 138k)
Derby Waiver 2012 (pdf 63k)
Frequently Asked Questions (pdf 12k)