Squirrel Box Derby builder's forum

Just to let you die hard Squirrel Box derby fans know... there is now a squirrel box racing cart forum at http://WhiteSquirrels.com where you can discuss your design with other racers. We're expecting 40 or more racers this year compared to last year's 17. The race has also been expanded to two days... Saturday, May 24th for the kids, and Sunday, May 25th for the adults and businesses. I've heard of a couple of teams that have already been hard at work on their designs. If it's even close to last year, this will be a great event. The streets were packed with onlookers and there were some very close races (one had to be decided by viewing the tape)

There's also been some rule changes, such as the requirement for a seat belt. The biggest problem with most carts is that they over steer. So be sure to make a safe design that is wide, low to the ground, and has good steering and brakes. You can view the Squirrel Box racing rules here.

More Squirrel Box Derby Updates!

The first squirrel box derby workshop was well attended by nearly 30 eager participants. John Taylor from OP Taylor's Toy Store, showed the frame he was working on for a potential squirrel box derby car and how the steering and brakes would work.

A follow up workshop is scheduled for March 31st at the same locations, OP Taylor's Toy Store on Main Street in downtown Brevard, NC.

A few changes to the race schedule have also been announced to allow for some practice runs before the big race.

Saturday, May 26th

9:00am Registration and inspection by Brevard Rescue Squad
10:00am Display and pre-judging of creativity awards
11:00am Practice Runs down Jailhouse Hill
1:00pm Races down Jailhouse Hill begin

Stay tuned for more announcements and be sure to sign up for the newsletter at the White Squirrel Festival web site.