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2010 Mountain View Local Race

The local race for Silicon Valley is held each year by the Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby. The winner in each divison determines who gets to represent the Silicon Valley Area in the All American Soap Box Derby World Championship.

The local race for 2011 is scheduled for May 21st, 2011. We will have a Stock and Super Stock local race as well as a Super Kids local race. A manditory technical inspection, weigh-in, and impound will occur on May 20st, 2011.

Rules:

All 2011 AASBD rules will be used. For official up-to-date rules, please consult the AASBD web site at www.aasbd.org

Race Format:Double elimination, lane and progressive wheel swap, timer differential. Heat winners may be subject to re-weighing after each heat. One practice run is available for first time ever racers.
Inspection: Each car will be inspected and weighed before the race. Please arrive "inspection ready" with your own weights. Inspection will be held at the race site on Dana Street at Landells School on May 20th from 4PM to 7PM.
Age:Please bring a copy of the driver's birth certificate with you to registration/inspection. All drivers must meet AASBD age guidelines as of race day.
Awards: Trophies for all participants with larger trophies for 1st - 8th places in Stock and Super Stock. Winners of each division will be eligible to represent SVSBD in Akron, Ohio on July 23, 2011.
Race Location: See below for information on our race location including map, directions, and hill details.
Entry Fees: $35 per driver.
About the hill: The local race is held in Dana Street in Mountain View each year.
Registration: Registration for the 2011 local race will be available on-line. More information will be posted when it becomes available.
Forms:

To be posted when available.

 

The Dana Street Hill

The Silicon Valley Local Race takes place on Dana Street in Mountain View. The top of the hill overlooks Highway 85 with the finish line before Calderon Ave. The best spot to view the race is from Landels Elementary School on Dana Street. Parking is available at the Evelyn Light Rail Station or take the light rail to the race.

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