Billy Cart Derby, Saturday 5th November 2011
Going back a few decades, Billy Cart races were staged on the infamous ‘Rink Hill’ in the centre of Yass. The Yass Rotary Club in conjunction with the Yass Antique Motor Club, have reinstated this fine tradition and it all takes place again on Saturday 5th November 2011 as part of Classic Yass!
With a total of $2000 in cash prizes provided by Essential Energy and Yass First National Real Estate, it promises to be even better than 2010!
Entry fee is only $5, Entry forms and regulations are available from the Yass First National Real Estate office at 135 Comur Street, Yass or can be downloaded by <clicking here>
Categories
• Under 7’s First place $30; Second $20
• 7 - 9 years First place $50; Second $25
• 10 - 12 years First place $50; Second $25
• 13 - 15 years First place $50; Second $25
• Ladies First place $75; Second $50
• Seniors (over 65) First place $75; Second $50
• Innovation Class First place $150; Second $100
• NOVELTY First place $150; Second $100
• ART -CART First place $300; Second $150
• OPEN First place $300; Second $150
Special prizes for the best ‘Traditional’ Billy Cart 1st $50 2nd $25
Race Rules
• Practice and racing will be held on a closed section of Rossi Street Yass on Saturday November 5, 2011.
• A driver must use the same billy cart throughout the event.
• All billy carts must have one occupant only.
• A driver may enter more than one category, if applicable.
• The same Billy Cart may be entered in a different category by a different driver, but not the same category with a different driver.
• All billy carts will commence from a stationary start with the driver seated in the Cart.
• No pedalling, pushing, paddling or propulsion of any kind is allowed. Rocking is permitted.
• Billy carts must have fixed seating, and the driver must remain seated throughout the race.
• All judges decisions are final on the day.
• Races for under 7’s and 7 to 9 years will be run on a shorter track.
• A billy cart or driver may be disqualified at any time at the discretion of the Chief Steward.
• Each entrant must provide a signed entry form before participating in the billy cart races or practice.
• In the event that the entrant is under the age of eighteen, a parent/guardian of the entrant must also sign the form.
• By signing the entry form, the participant and their parent/guardian, if applicable, accepts the terms and conditions of entry in the billy cart derby and associated indemnity clause.
• At the date of the event, entrants must fall within the specified age category.
• All Billy Carts must pass scrutineering before being allowed to practice or run. Scrutineering starts at 9:30am.
• Each Billy Cart will only be eligible for one prize.
Driver Requirements
• An approved Cycling, Equestrian or Motorcycle helmet MUST BE WORN.
• All drivers must wear long sleeved shirts or jumpers, long trousers, gloves and fully enclosed footwear.
• It is strongly recommended that drivers also wear Knee/elbow pads.
• Each driver must be able to control the steering and brakes.
Race Procedures
• All runs will be electronically timed.
• Entrants in the Art Cart and Novelty classes will be judged on creativity rather than speed, but must participate in at least two timed runs.
• The fastest two Carts in all other classes will run off in a final. If a billy cart is eligible for a final in more than one class, it is up to the entrants to decide which class will be contested in the final.
• Starting lanes will be drawn before each run.
• Both lanes will be of equal length.
• All carts will start with the front wheel contact points in line.
• All judges decisions are final on the day.
Billy Cart Dimensions and Specifications
• Overall length of cart not to exceed 2400 mm
• Overall width to be between 400 mm and 1200 mm
• Maximum weight (without driver) 70 kg
• Billy carts used in age group categories can also be used in Open, Novelty and Art-Cart categories.
• The billy cart must have an adequate steering mechanism
• The billy cart must have a working brake – not your foot on the road or wheel!
• The wheels are to be retained in a safe manner.
• There must be sturdy construction of all billy cart components, and fixed seating.
• Billy carts made from unduly heavy materials or carrying additional ballast are not be permitted.
• There shall be no sharp protrusions or ornaments.
• There shall be no device to aid starting or to help propel the cart.
• NO motors, sails, pedals, paddles, or any other propulsion device are allowed.
The following rules do not apply to the Art Cart and Innovation Class:
• Must have only 2 axle lines, minimum spacing 600 mm.
• Maximum tyre diameter 670 mm.
• Billy Carts must have at least 3 wheels and no more than 6.
Important Pre Event Information
• Sign on, registration and inspection of all billy carts will take place in the Bus Depot yard in Rossi Street opposite Banjo Paterson Park.
• Car and trailer parking for Billy Cart entrants will be available in Church Street between Rossi and Meehan Streets.
• Due to road closures you will need to enter Church Street from Meehan Street.
• There is plenty of room on the left hand side of Church street to angle park a car and trailer front to kerb. Please do not block driveways!
• Unload your Billy Cart and push it down the hill to the scruitineering area. Do not ride your Billy Cart
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Billy Carts will be inspected by scruitineers for compliance with the rules and then allocated a number.
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Once your Billy Cart has a number, you can proceed to sign on with your completed entry form (or forms if more than one category is entered).
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At sign on each driver will pay the entry fee and be given a different coloured wrist band depending on what category they have entered.
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Remember, if you are under 18 years of age, your entry form must be countersigned by a parent or guardian!
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Once you have had your Billy Cart scruitineered and have your wrist band, you may proceed to the top of the hill for a practice run.
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After midday the runs will be timed.
