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Upper Valley Rally - July 21, 2012

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Apple Bin Guidelines

  • Apple Bin vehicleAll racing apple bins must pass a tech inspection before that apple bin can be approved to race
  • All apple bin racers must be made of an apple bin or an exact replica. No cutting or chopping to reduce weight. Holes can be drilled for attaching miscellaneous hardware

    Apple Bin Perameters
    Outside Diamater - 48”x48” (+/- 1”)
    Height - 24” (+/- 1”)
    Plywood thickness - 3/4”
    Replica drawings are available on request

  • Must have a steering apparatus and braking system controlled by the driver
  • All race teams are responsible for the functional operation of brakes and steering of their apple bin
  • The type of wheels are racers choice
  • May have a push bar no more than 24” beyond the apple bin
  • All components of the racing apple bin must have surfaces that won’t create a
    hazard to the driver or pushers
  • May be painted and decorated in “Family Friendly” art and wording.
  • All accessories must be secured to the apple bin
  • Failure to abide by these guidelines will mean disqualification
  • All teams are enccouraged to have their racing bins inspected early to allow for
    any modifications that must be made

Rules and General Info

  • Apple Bin vehicleTeams consist of 1 driver, 4 pushers
  • The driver must sit inside the apple bin and wear a bicycle/motorcycle helmet
  • All 4 pushers must be holding onto the apple bin when it crosses the finish line
  • Switching team members - Must have approval of Race Coordinator and new members must sign a new form
  • The racing distance is 100 feet
  • Grudge races will be allowed after the scheduled race events are finished
  • Guaranteed 2 races (double elimination format)
  • No motorized or assist devices are allowed on racers or apple bins
  • Shoes with cleats are allowed
  • All ties will be re-raced
  • Gambling is not allowed
  • No handing out of business fliers or brochures
  • Anyone arguing with the Tech Teamor Judges will be disqualified (theirdecisions are final andnon-negotiable)
  • Disqualified teams won’t get a refund
  • The intent of the rules is to providean equal opportunity for all participants, teams not abiding by these rules will be disqualified

For more information, please contact:

Randy Juette - randy@rjstires.com, (509) 653-2165

More Fun scheduled for the Rally weekend:

Upper Valley Rally Open Car Show

The Sun Country Mustang Club and O'Reilly Auto Parts

are sponsoring an open car show on July 21, 2012 in downtown Naches.

More details coming soon!

 

 

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