North Locust Street | 3 p.m.

The Round Hill Downhill Derby is an unofficial, unsanctioned soapbox derby style race. The rules are looser and the cars are creative and the kids just have fun! Additional heats will be run for scooters too.

The Round Hill - Down Hill Derby is a once-a-year opportunity for you to race down a closed off street course in The Town of Round Hill! Racers will run multiple heat races and ribbons will be awarded to all participants. First, second and third place medals will be awarded for the following categories:

Scooters: 10 and under; above 10

Derby Cars: Each car will take two runs. The car with the third best average time from the two races will be awarded third place medal. Top two average times will race again for first and second place. Second place receives a medal; first place a trophy.

Cars will be on display at the Town Park prior to the race and ballots will be cast for the "Best in Show" and "Best Newcomer." Cars need to be dropped across at the Town Park by 10 a.m. on the day of the Festival to be considered for these awards.

Rain Site
In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled to ensure the safety of the participants.

Rules, Regulations and Registration
The races are open to pre-registered drivers up to 17 years old riding non-powered scooters or “Derby Cars” who can safely operate their vehicle down the course. Downhill Derby cars must comply with the published rules of the derby.  There is a registration fee of $5.00 for each driver. All drivers must attend a mandatory drivers meeting to be held 1 hour prior to race at the starting line/ramps (intersection of High Street and N. Locust Street.).  See Derby Flier and Derby Registration forms. Registration may be made through the online order form or by returning the registration form to the Town Office prior to the day of the race.

Helpful Links
If you're thinking of building your own car, the following links may be useful as general guidelines. Please note, however, that information on these sites was written in compliance with other races' rules and regulations, which may not apply to the Round Hill DownHill. 

• Clover Valley Soap Box Derby Manual
  Soap Box Derby Manual.pdf
  (Note: This manual provides detailed instruction on building a derby car; however the dimensions in this manual are different from the required dimensions of the Round Hill Downhill Derby cars, so modifications are necessary.)
• Build a Racer
  http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/soapboxderby/buildaracer/page1a.htm
  (Note: This manual provides detailed instruction on building a derby car; however the dimensions in this manual are different from the required dimensions of the Round Hill Downhill Derby cars, so modifications are necessary.)
• The official Soap Box Derby site
  http://aasbd.com/
• Weight matters
  http://207.242.75.40/derbtech/bigkid2.htm

Volunteers
We need volunteers to help with course and event set-up on Friday, start and finish line crews and timers for race day and course take down after race.  Contact Marios Orfanides at morfanides@verizon.net to help out.