• Every team must have insurance to cover injury and damages, with evidence.
• Driver must be aged 8 minimum to take part in the Individuals, Family and Friends or Under 12’s category or the Charities and Community Groups category.
• Drivers must be over the age of 14 to take part in the Business category.
• Anyone under the age of 16 must have parental permission.
• Soapboxes can be entered into more than one competition race.
• Up to 8 persons per team with one driver per race entered.
• Soapboxes will be inspected for loose ends or sharp edges prior to racing.
• Scrutineer’s decision is final.
• Teams are responsible for ongoing risk assessments before and during the event and, if at any point their Soapbox vehicle becomes unsafe for use, they must withdraw from competition.
• All drivers must wear a helmet.
• Drivers must be covered – long sleeved tops and long trousers are compulsory.
• Drivers must remain seated at all times, failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• The organisers have the right to refuse entry or withdraw entry of any kart or driver if in their opinion they pose a threat of injury either to themselves or others.
• Trophies will be given to overall winners.
• Novelty prizes will be given for Best Designed Soapbox and Best Team Costume.
• Competition entry number must be displayed on the soapbox vehicle

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• must not have any loose parts or sharp edges
• must be less than 1.5m wide, 1.5m tall and less than 2.5m in length
• must have a clearance of minimum 10cm below the seat
• must have a functional steering part
• must have a braking mechanism
• may have seatbelts: not mandatory but recommended
• should be built of a good, sturdy, construction standard
• must have no glass material due to the risk of shattering
• wood, plastic or/and steel chassis is permitted
• must not have any weights added inside or outside of the vehicle
• try to keep it lightweight
• gravity propulsion only
• All soapboxes to have 3 or 4 load bearing wheels
• Bodywork and controls must not impede the driver in exiting the cart