Historic Harvey’s Hill - Main Street Downtown

Rules & Regulations

Racer Requirements

*Please note this is not a sanctioned event.

• All participants are required to wear a helmet.

• Ages 6-12 yrs are also required to wear elbow and knee pads.

• A parent must sign a waiver for any child under the age of 18. A parent must be with them at all times.

• All participants are required to sign a waiver acknowledging they understand the rules and guidelines.

• All participants are required to sign a “Code of Conduct” acknowledging that they understand good sportsmanship.

• Racers are allowed to obtain their own sponsors to assist in the build of their racecar.

• Be creative with your car design.

• NO alcohol, drugs or smoking will be permitted at the event. NO exceptions. Any racer suspected of any will be automatically disqualified and asked to leave the event. City of Somerset PD will also be contacted to handle any disruptions.

• There will be 3 starting lines. See racetrack map.

  • Starting Gate #1 will be for age group 6-12 yr old

  •  Starting Gate 2 will be for age group 13-20 yr old

  •  Starting Gate 3 will be for age group 21+ yr old

• There will be designated pit crew to hold racecars at the starting line.

• If a racer has racecar issues while actively in a race, they will have 5 minutes after the last car crosses the finish line for them to cross the finish line or they will be considered disqualified.

• Only 3 or 4 racers will race at one time, due to track size and number of racers in each class.

• Applicants will need to submit their racecar plan/idea with their application. Applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of at least one person from each “Sponsoring” business to determine if their racecar design follows safety requirements.

Racetrack Map

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• 1 racer per racecar. NO 2-seater cars allowed.

• All racecars must include a hand brake. This can be a pull brake, or straight down stop.  

• All racecars must include 4 wheels with rubber tires. Anything without rubber will not be allowed. This will ensure that no damage is done to the road pavement. Tires must not exceed the size of a bicycle tire.

• All racecars must have an enclosed seat.

• NO motors will be allowed on any racecar.

• NO batteries will be allowed on any racecar.

• NO fluids will be allowed of any sort on any racecar.

• Spectators will be allowed to stand along the sidewalk on N Main Street. No spectators will be allowed within the staging or race area.

• Spectators will be able to use the North parking lot of First Baptist Church. No parking will be permitted within the staging areas or race area.

• NO alcohol, drugs or smoking will be permitted at the event. NO exceptions. Any spectator suspected of any will be asked to leave the event. City of Somerset PD will also be contacted to handle any disruptions.

• Hay bales and cones will line the racetrack for safety.

• Volunteer Pit Crew will be stationed along racetrack with flags to ensure safety for all racers.

• Soap Box Derby organizers reserve the right to reject any applicant prior to race.

For additional information or questions contact:

Readers to Leaders Story Book Trails - (606) 425-5409 or readerstoleadersstorybooktrail.com

Somerset Pulaski Co Chamber of Commerce - (606) 679-7323 or