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Post by pete » Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:49 pm

I love what happens after the first (serious) accident...

http://digg.com/video/soapbox-derby-ramp
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Post by campbell » Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:52 pm

Outrageous.

Mainly because that would have turned either of James' soapboxes into matchsticks

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Post by Stevoraith » Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:02 am

Was trying to think of a reply that didn't include a swear-word but I'm not eloquent enough. :shock:
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Post by IanD » Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:05 am

Severe, look painful even for the ones that didn't crash due to whiplash :shock:

Wonder if there will be a set of neck injury claims - phone calls 'Have you taken part in a soapbox race, is your neck still sore. Your money is waiting for you'

Would have thought after 2nd incident organisers should remove ramp or put something in front to slow entry speed.

Is it now on the next to do design list Campbell - consider weight distribution for flying like WRC cars do. And a full functioning roll cage ?
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Post by campbell » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:08 pm

I did notice the 2-man entry attained a much better attitude and less pitch

But no. If we get to roll cages we'd be as well building a Locost.

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Post by IanD » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:20 pm

Your sad ! I need to look up locost.
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Re: Soapbox

Post by Alistair » Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:00 am

That's funny - the full 360 flip is a classic! Mario Kart eat your heart out!

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Post by scott_e » Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:06 am

:shock: :shock: :shock:

In the age of Heath and Safety , liability , insurance , ambulance chasers etc for everything and anything I am surprised that is allowed !

Very entertaining though .... :lol:

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Post by j2 lot » Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:22 pm

:shock: :damnfunny
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Re: Soapbox

Post by Ferg » Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:36 pm

The designer of the course should ALWAYS have to ride it first. 👍

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