Welcome to gravity racing, more fun than a fun thing !
On Lafrowda Eve with the “traditional and terrifying” Buggy Race down Fore Street from 3pm.
The course will start at the drill hall by the road island and finish at a line drawn between Clemo’s and the Haberdashery Cafe.
The race will be a time trial. One buggy at a time will go down Fore street and the time recorded. Fast to the finish line wins. (Should we run out of buggy’s that complete the course then the ones that go the furthest will be next in line)
All under 18s are now required to wear a full face crash helmet to enter the buggy race.
Don’t forget our annual buggy race in May each year!
Please read the following rules and instructions
Lafrowda buggy race general rules
- Entry fee £20 per driver.
- Entry to the event is by using the event specific entry form.
- Buggy safety inspection will be held on the day. Any buggys which do not meet the required minimum standards will not be permitted to take part.
- Competitor registration will be on the day
- Vehicles may be required to be presented for inspection at any time during the event at the organiser’s discretion and may be excluded on safety or compliance grounds.
- Once a buggy has passed safety inspection, the team will be issued with a pass certificate to present at the registration desk when registering. They will not be permitted to Register without a pass certificate.
- All team members will be required to sign a liability waiver as part of their registration. Team members under the age of 18 must have their waiver countersigned by a parent or guardian.
- All drivers must be 12 years or older on race day.
- There will be a mandatory pre start briefing for all competitors and marshals. Everyone will be briefed on race procedures, communication procedures, rules and flag system. The briefing will be held before racing starts.
- Buggy’s which come to a stop as a result of an accident may not restart or continue racing until they have been re scrutinised
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for driver: Required gloves, crash helmet ( Full face crash helmet must be worn if under 18) or cycle helmet, closed shoe, long sleeve shirt and trousers, eye protection: Recommended elbow pads, neck brace, motorcycle helmet, motorcycle style clothing.
- The judges decision of the final outcome of the race will be binding.
- Podium position will be based on the fastest time down the full length of the course or if you don’t complete the course the position will be based on distance travelled from start.
- Flag colours Red – all stop immediately Green Go all ok.
Race Build Rules
The rules are pretty simple, we don’t want any pre built/purchased buggies. We want you to build something and have fun.
- 3 or more wheels
- Hand built by the team
- Some sort of inertia retardation (brake) device to act on at least one wheel must be operated in. a fashion that does not require you to let go of the steering wheel (so it could be foot or bicycle style) and only to be used if necessary.
- No external propulsion (gravity only)
- Cart size 600mm wide 1000mm length (see diagram 1)
1000mm wide 2000mm length (see diagram 1) - Eyebolt front and back, tow rope (not to long)
- No restriction on colour, weight or materials, except the following
No glass, china, nothing that shatters. - No sharp edges.
- No loose fittings.
- Steering must turn no more than 15 degrees from centre (see diagram 2)
- Driving position seated, feet first, head first not allowed, standing up not allowed.
- There will be scrutinising before racing commences. The scrutineers decision is final and must be acted upon. (Bribes may help !)
- If you have any concerns about what is allowed please ask.
- Please note that this event is intended to be fun for everyone and participation is key. It is designed primarily for the thrill of the event and what you have built, rather than a sporting competition. We ask for everyone’s patience and understanding on race day.
