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TDRracing: Grand Comic Chariot Race, this Sunday 11am Moulton #Northampton #MoultonFestival

TDR Racing Twitter - 4 hours 58 min ago
TDRracing: Grand Comic Chariot Race, this Sunday 11am Moulton #Northampton #MoultonFestival
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Entries confirmed

Team Rooket - 11 hours 46 min ago

Our entries have now been confirmed for the Annadale Cup and Dalby Forest Soapbox Derby.

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Re: SPEEDOS

UKGSA Forum - May 18, 2012 - 17:07
Pete......here`s a top tip...when you calibrate your speedo, tell it you`ve got 10" wheels..should be good for 100mph then !!!
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Re: SPEEDOS

UKGSA Forum - May 18, 2012 - 14:05
Andy - your speedo sounds like just the thing for our new sidecar - we'll try anything to get more than 50mph out of the thing
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Re: SPEEDOS

UKGSA Forum - May 18, 2012 - 12:03
Thank you all for your input !!! I have replaced the battery in the current speedo and moved the pick up sensor closer to the wheel magnet... now works up to 58mph now !!!!( found that out last weekend).....maybe measure faster ?......who knows ...
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Rolling Chassis Nears Completion

Team Weasel Blog - May 18, 2012 - 00:20
Rolling Chassis Nears CompletionStill a long way to go, but the main rolling chassis is now pretty much complete. The swing arms still need some surgery to line the brake mounts up properly, and of course the brakes, handlebars, floor, steering damper, wheel guards, passenger grab handles, etc also all need fitting. We should know by the Sunday evening whether or not it'll be ready for Border Bogies, but at the moment I wouldn't put any money on it.
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Re: Gravity racer Wanted

UKGSA Forum - May 17, 2012 - 16:53
We still have a serviceable and proven sidecar going begging. Phone me on 07967 440946 during working hours if interested.
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Re: Gravity racer Wanted

UKGSA Forum - May 17, 2012 - 13:50
I've just started looking for a racer, please get in contat if you're selling one, or got any leads....thanks,Landy
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Re: Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby 2 June 2012

UKGSA Forum - May 16, 2012 - 11:38
We've entered... the prizes sound very tasty!
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in Hull and East Yorkshire: 10 of the best events - This is Hull and East Riding

"soapox racing uk" on Google - May 11, 2012 - 11:35

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in Hull and East Yorkshire: 10 of the best events
This is Hull and East Riding
And nowhere is this more in evidence than Cottingham where the eclectic range of on activities include royal-themed children's races, live music and a firework display. Katrin McClure, one of the event organisers, said: “It should be a great day.

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Re: Cart Hubs, Spindles, Wheels for sale.

UKGSA Forum - May 10, 2012 - 18:15
Hi Catterlinecarties, correct presumption it was just a local village event which we were keen to support. Have just sold the mark 1 cart on this site and we weren't really up for completing the build on mark 2 but we had fantastic fun over the two years of the Haselor event.Then to Stugly, thanks for your interest the material we had collected is as stated 6 wheelchair wheels and hubs including the chassis mounting bosses off the wheelchairs. Photo attached.As you can see the wheel hubs/bearings and stub axles are the core parts, two wheels are 36 spoke and 4 are 28 but with a new machined spoke ring the hubs could be converted to any number of spokes to suit new rims. The existing rims/tyres are all 37- 501 (22" x 1 3/8") and are useable but may not be optimum for side loads, we used 20" wheels on our mark 1 with bolted wheel discs and they were quite strong enough, so you could follow that cheaper route I guess?The stub axles are 12.7mm dia and fit a 30mm long boss, all included as part of the wheelchair chassis's as shown, one pair of bosses are clamp mounted the others are brazed and integral to the uprights.It's a great start to a new project and we spent a lot of time collecting and buying these parts ready to go. I should add that no wheelchair users were injured or harmed during this process!Please login to download attachments.
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Re: Beginners

UKGSA Forum - May 8, 2012 - 12:48
hi i am also new to the sport and i am also in london. have you made you board ye?. i have been looking for someone to go out luging with if your up for it.
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Re: Cart Hubs, Spindles, Wheels for sale.

UKGSA Forum - May 8, 2012 - 08:45
Hello.....not to familiar with what you are selling.....any chance you could confirm wheel size, axle size, axle length & hub length......possibly photos if you have some.....many thanks. Stugly
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Re: Cart Hubs, Spindles, Wheels for sale.

UKGSA Forum - May 7, 2012 - 15:37
I'm sorry to hear your event is not longer running - I'm presuming it was the Haselor Soapbox Derby.There are a few races near you though, so you could always complete your build and enter them instead.There's one at Avon Dasset, Hinkley, and of course the magnificent Richard's Castle. Have a look at the map on http://scottishcarties.org.uk/forum/soapboxRacesInUKAndIreland for others near you.
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Return to the Shed

Team Weasel Blog - May 6, 2012 - 21:41
There has been something of a hiatus at Team Weasel HQ, and progress on our new sidehack ground to a halt as the shed became home to a poorly motorbike. The bike sadly lost its fight to survive and is currently being dismembered and disposed of on ebay, leaving room for work to recommence on the sidehack. And not a moment too soon, with just two weekends left until Border Bogies. We have a lot of work to to and not much time to do it in - it looks like it'll be another last minute job...

Today's progress was to complete the seat sub frame, and also further hacking of the swing arms to move the shock absorber link point further back.
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Cart Hubs, Spindles, Wheels for sale.

UKGSA Forum - May 6, 2012 - 21:27
Having developed plans for our mark 2 Gravity Cart we had commenced the material acquisition phase when our event was permanently cancelled.The mark 2 was based on wheelchair stub axles and hubs, using the mounting bosses from the wheelchair frames. This appeared to be the best design route using well made components and enabling the wheel track to be maximised for a given overall width of cart.We now have 3 pairs of stub axles, hubs and mounting bosses for sale. The hubs still have wheelchair spokes, rims and tyres attached. All six sets available for 30.We are near Stratford upon Avon. email: ukgsa@ehale.co.uk.
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Worlaby Downhill Challenge, North Lincolnshire

UK Soapbox Race Calendar Feed - May 4, 2012 - 15:50
Start: Jul 22 2012 - 12:00am End: Jul 22 2012 - 11:59pm Timezone: Etc/GMT

Apple Head are now taking entries for the Worlaby Downhill Challenge on Sunday 22nd July. The event will be held at the small village of Worlaby, North Lincolshire.

Soapbox, Sidecar and Gravity Bike entries accepted.

See Apple Head's web site for further details.

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Worlaby Downhill Challenge, North Lincolnshire

Scottish Cartie Association - May 4, 2012 - 15:50
Start: Jul 22 2012 - 12:00am End: Jul 22 2012 - 11:59pm Timezone: Etc/GMT

Apple Head are now taking entries for the Worlaby Downhill Challenge on Sunday 22nd July. The event will be held at the small village of Worlaby, North Lincolshire.

Soapbox, Sidecar and Gravity Bike entries accepted.

See Apple Head's web site for further details.

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Humber Bridge Jubilee Soap Box Derby, Humberside

UK Soapbox Race Calendar Feed - May 4, 2012 - 15:46
Start: Jun 2 2012 - 12:00am End: Jun 2 2012 - 11:59pm Timezone: Etc/GMT

Humber Bridge Jubilee Soap Box Derby is a community event organised by The Humber Diamond Jubilee Committee (HDJC) in association with the Humber Bridge Board and supported by Hessle Town Council, North Ferriby Parish Council in East Yorkshire and Barton upon Humber and South Ferriby Parish Council in North Lincolnshire. It is being held to raise money for charity whilst creating a fun day for the teams, supporters and spectators. ‘Fun’ or ‘Themed’ Soap Boxes are especially encouraged since they provide the most interest to watch!

The closing date for entries is 10th May 2012.

Entry form and further information available from here. Phone Phil Withers on 07834 435108 for further information.

 

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Humber Bridge Jubilee Soap Box Derby, Humberside

Scottish Cartie Association - May 4, 2012 - 15:46
Start: Jun 2 2012 - 12:00am End: Jun 2 2012 - 11:59pm Timezone: Etc/GMT

Humber Bridge Jubilee Soap Box Derby is a community event organised by The Humber Diamond Jubilee Committee (HDJC) in association with the Humber Bridge Board and supported by Hessle Town Council, North Ferriby Parish Council in East Yorkshire and Barton upon Humber and South Ferriby Parish Council in North Lincolnshire. It is being held to raise money for charity whilst creating a fun day for the teams, supporters and spectators. ‘Fun’ or ‘Themed’ Soap Boxes are especially encouraged since they provide the most interest to watch!

The closing date for entries is 10th May 2012.

Entry form and further information available from here. Phone Phil Withers on 07834 435108 for further information.

 

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