2010 ARTbox Derby Set for 2pm Saturday September 25th

Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by PNN Editor in Arts, Events

On Saturday, Sept 25th (raindate 9/26) at 2 pm in Greenway Meadows Park the Arts Council of Princeton presents the 2010 ARTbox Derby. Everyone is welcome to come to this fun-filled family afternoon featuring lots of thrills, spills,  refreshments and live music.

Prizes will be awarded and drivers must be at least 10 years old, but can team up with younger friends or siblings. The registration fee is $20 per car. Deadline has been extended to Thursday, September 23 by 3:00PM. No unregistered cars will be allowed to participate.

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Questions? Contact Jeniah “Kookie” Johnson at jjohnson@artscouncilofprinceton.org.

ARTbox Derby Information and Specifications:

Event date and time:
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 2 pm,
(Rain date: Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 2 pm)
Event location: Greenway Meadows Park, Rosedale Road, Princeton
Entry fee: $20 per car

Questions:
Jeniah “Kookie” Johnson jjohnson@artscouncilofprinceton.org or
Maria Evans mevans@artscouncilofprinceton.org (609) 924-8777

• Entry Forms: Entry and liability forms must be completely filled out and accompanied by a $20 fee
on or before September 17, 2010. A designated adult must be the primary contact person for each
team.
• Judging/Prizes: Prizes are awarded in the following categories: Creativity (originality, artistry
and/or showmanship); Sustainability (best use of recycled and/or natural materials); Speed
(engineering the fastest coaster car). All cars will be automatically entered in all three categories. The
fastest car will be determined by a timer. The other categories will be judged by a team of
independent judges who will examine the cars and talk to the contestants just prior to the race. All
cars must cross the finish line to qualify for a prize. There will be a maximum of two prizes awarded
per winning car.
• Driver/Team Specifications: You can have as many teammates as you want to cheer you on, but
only two can operate the car (a driver and a runner). A teammate responsible for giving the car a
running start is recommended, but not mandatory. The runner has the option of jumping on as a
passenger. A designated adult must be on site for each team with children under the age of 16. ALL
CONTESTANTS MUST BE 7 YEARS OR OLDER. ALL DRIVERS MUST BE 10 YEARS OR
OLDER. The cars go fast. Please do not enter a child that might not be able to handle driving a
coaster car on a curvy, down-hill paved path. ALL DRIVERS AND RIDERS MUST WEAR A
HELMET AND PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.
• Car Specifications: Contestants must build their own coaster car (no powered cars). Young
contestants will most likely need adult help. Judges will take into consideration the age of the child
and the input he/she has put into the concept and design of the car. Cars must be no larger than 3’
wide and 9’ long and MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONING, BUILT-IN STEERING AND BRAKING
SYSTEM. Use of the following will lead to disqualification: sharp, flammable or dangerous parts;
words or images deemed inappropriate for a family event; poor sportsmanship on the part of the
contestants and/or their parents.