Here are the "OFFICIAL" rules for the 2010 season of Teardrop Derby racing.
1. Must have 3 wheels only
2. single wheel must go down track first
3. can't weigh more than 16 oz. an official scale will weigh in all participants.
4. must fit inside a 4" x 8" box, we have a template to check with, same as last time.
5. no side wheels or rollers are allowed. wire whiskers or guides are however, but they must fit inside the template box without being bent to fit.
6. GRAVITY power only, if in doubt, read this rule again
7. if the racer ran in '08, the same racer can't run in '10, It's just not that hard to come up with a new one. THIS RULE NO LONGER APPLIES...
8. AS OF 3/21/10 PREVIOUS RACERS CAN BE RUN, BUT TRY TO DOCTOR THEM UP SO THEY ARE A BIT DIFFERENT. THIS IS DONE TO ENCOURAGE THOSE THAT HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE PAST TO MAYBE REWORK IT AND RUN AGAIN.
If any of you on the forum that will not be attending the IRG would like to build a racer, I'm sure we could find an alternate driver to operate it for you. All attempts will be made to get your racer up to weight and make it as competitive as possible. The track is 24' long and will have approximately a 6' starting height. It is also considerably wider than your racer, so plan accordingly. Check out the videos on U Tube over on Nanny's Niche for some action pics and ideas on what the track looks like.
You can ship them out to us and include postage to have it shipped back to you, if you want it back. Exact shipping address to be determined as well as a cut off date. Everyone has like 6 months right now to build one.
Please note that there is no rule that states it MUST look like a tear. Fun, wacky entrants are encouraged. Doug
Teardrop Derby rules...UPDATE 3/21/10
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Teardrop Derby rules...UPDATE 3/21/10
by doug hodder » Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:35 pm
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by Ron Dickey » Sun Mar 07, 2010 11:00 pm
Doug,
Can you show some examples. Remember it took me 4 yrs to build my boxkite, and the car I built in the scouts did not even make it more then halfway down the track.
Can you show pixs of examples??
or shots of the races themselves so for those who are not as gifted at building them but are willing to try got some idea.
I even went to google images and found no shots of Teardrop Derby races.
I gather parts can be found at a hobbie shop.
show me what to do ....
is there a plan at Andrews site??
are there really only 3 T's in Tinny Travel Trailer
was the earth made round so Doug could run his tinny trailers down it.
signed a real mini teardrop trailer amiture.
Can you show some examples. Remember it took me 4 yrs to build my boxkite, and the car I built in the scouts did not even make it more then halfway down the track.
Can you show pixs of examples??
or shots of the races themselves so for those who are not as gifted at building them but are willing to try got some idea.
I even went to google images and found no shots of Teardrop Derby races.
I gather parts can be found at a hobbie shop.
show me what to do ....
is there a plan at Andrews site??
are there really only 3 T's in Tinny Travel Trailer
was the earth made round so Doug could run his tinny trailers down it.
signed a real mini teardrop trailer amiture.
Inside almost done--Trolly top has opening windows & roof.doors need assembling--pictured above waley windows..galley 1/3 done
Cross Bow in Build Journals....http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=54108
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