Summer Shindig and Derby Happy Hour
Mongiovi and Son
190 Bilmar DrivePittsburgh, PA 15205-4611
United States
* Registration open until 6/7/22 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
Summer Shindig and Derby Race Happy Hour
June 16th, 2022
Mongiovi and Son
190 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Spend a summer afternoon and evening with the PAA at the Summer Shindig and Derby Race + Happy Hour. The event will host a happy hour, full size box car race, awards ceremony and dinner to celebrate the winning teams!
Event Schedule:
Happy Hour and Appetizers 3:30-4:30pm
Derby Box Car Race 4:30-5:30pm (Time may vary upon the number of cars entered to race)
Awards Ceremony 5:30-6:00PM
Dinner 6:00-7:00PM
The winning teams will receive these cash prizes:
First Place-$750
Second Place-$400
Third Place-$200
People's Choice Award-$250
SPONSORED BY:
Hay Bales Sponsored by:
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Car Details:
Here are the race car specs for the Soap Box Derby Race.
- Full size car
- No motors permitted
- A toilet seat must be included in the car built
- All items used to build the car should be from your maintenance shop or offices
- The only item permitted to purchase is ‘wheels’
- A person [1] may drive the derby car
- Driver must wear protected gear: helmet, googles, elbow and knee pads
- The derby cars may not exceed 6ft in length, 4 ft. in width and 4ft in height
- Decorate and be creative with your car design – you could win the people’s choice award!
- A running start push by the team is permitted
- Best time down the hill wins cash for the team!
General Game Rules
- Hay bales will line the 25’ long hill. The incline is not steep and straight. There will be bales of hay lining each side of the hill and at the bottom for safety.
- No test runs will be permitted.
- You are responsible for bringing and taking home your derby car to and from the event
- The derby car with the fastest time wins!