Soap Box Derby... Can we Make it happen in SC?

[97TJGUZZY]

I have never been to one in person, but I think its the coolest idea. Do you think its possible to pull one off in columbia?

I would think it would take a year to plan, you would need the support of local towns and businesses. All money could go to a charity/ YMCA/ ect.

here are some links...
http://www.funkboxderby.com/home
http://www.loomisptc.org/events/Soapbox.html

discuss

 

[RClippa]

They are really fun. I wish Clemson could organize one. It would be a killer intermural event. You don't really need that much support.

1. put together a plan
2. Find a charity to sponser it
3. Drum up business interests
4. Get permits from city
5. Involve local radio station to get the word out
6. Build car
7. Race

 

[97TJGUZZY]

its easy to say that, but I think it would take a ton of planning. Has anyone ever been to one?

 

[06TJX]

Nope..;.but I think it would take at least a year of constant preparation and reminding to get enough interest. I would love to do it, but it would take a while to build a car....For some, they could get it done in a weekend, but for those with a family, it might take a while to get one together and make it race worthy....once we do it once though, it should be fairly easy to do on a yearly basis, with a growing following each year...Should we discuss at the meeting? I think it could be a good time..

 

[97TJGUZZY]

i'll bring it up, I think it would have to be alot more help than just our club. Maybe talk to churches, schools...etc.

 

[06TJX]

and boyscouts for sure....

 

[97TJGUZZY]

any interest in this still? I still think it would be an awesome time.

 

[01tj]

Ive always wanted to build one.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Ive always wanted to build one.

me too, I would love to build one, but there is nowhere to race... there is just so much planning and advertising that would have to go into it. And pure manpower on the day of the event.

 

[06TJX]

How long a run would you want? I can think of a few great places downtown, by Finley park, those hills are killer and could be a blast, but would require the city to close off the streets the day of the event. If you could get them to do it as a part of a summer days festival, it would be easier to convince them. Otherwise, there are places with short hills, but nothing long. Just thinking out load...I think it would be a blast...you would have to have rules for the build

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Yeah, i'm picturing the hill near finley park. There are rules for builds and racing all over the web we could use.

 

[meaders]

what about roller coaster hill in clemson......

 

[06TJX]

It would be bad *** for sure.....

Good Project for Dads and Kids, and for other organizations as well.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

what about roller coaster hill in clemson......

are you talking about roller coaster road? (university dr) or the main hill in clemson that goes down the stadium by the shoeboxes?

 

[cannonball]

university drive roller coaster road would be wayyy to crazy for these things lol

 

[97TJGUZZY]

university drive roller coaster road would be wayyy to crazy for these things lol

university drive is to short of a hill and I dont think you would make it up the other side. we need a long hill...and lots of haybales

 

[01tj]

This sounds dangerous..... I'm in! Will I get disqualified if I show up in a pink Barbie Jeep?

Barbie Jeep Racing at Gulches???? :cheers:

 

[DanStew]

They did/do have one in downtown Columbia. i know it was bout 3 years ago we did a story and my friend was doing live shots for the race. it was on a saturday. From what i remembered they actuall closed down 12 in downtown i believe right by the DMV.