Mark (smokey mow) Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 52 minutes ago, Chris Larner said: Looking forward to coming to cheer you on. Build looks epic. Cheers Chris. if you do make it, be sure to come and say hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.C Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Nice build Mark, but i cant help thinking you've got lost somewhere between F1 and Soapbox! Even Sealey (Major tool supplier) tool draws have pram wheels!😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Larner Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I will do. My kids are super excited to watch. We went to the Red Bull Soapbox race at Alexandra Palace earlier this year and had a great time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 The Sealey tool box is going to understeer a bit😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 Less than two weeks to go and the final details for the day have been released. For those that know Colchester the start line will be at the town hall and finishing at the bottom of high street near the castle. By my calculations that’s 200m so shorter than was originally billed but is the steepest part with an elevation change of 6m. No news yet on the course design but I’m expecting a couple of jumps and a chicane. I guess we’ll find out in the day. BBC Essex are also proving race day commentary and there’s three big screens to watch the action. Final fettling of the soapbox is being done, sone basic testing was completed by pushing around the garden and rolling off the trailer ramps. obligatory race car driver stickers fitted 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 56 minutes ago, Mark (smokey mow) said: obligatory race car driver stickers fitted No blood group? 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 On 23/07/2023 at 11:16, Stuart Davis (fatblokestu) AO- Devon & Somerset said: Funny 😄 How’s the weight looking? The kart not you 😉 On 23/07/2023 at 18:53, Mark (smokey mow) said: I’m yet to get it corner weighted😀 The Solidworks model suggested 60kg. That was excluding all the bolts and hardware so I’d guess at around 65kg now. Most of the weight is on the front axle so by the time I’m sat at the back it should be around 60/40. corner weighting completed and I wasn’t far off with my estimates. front axle is 37kg and rear 27kg when empty giving a final weight of 64kg. With driver this becomes 58kg front 86kg rear or near 40/60% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 I’m going to get soaked 😄 Quote You've been asking and so here it is! The run of the day and a more detailed map of the track so you can get a sneak peak at the prizes in store for the Soapbox Racers! Karts will be starting from an 8ft ramp to help get momentum as they compete for the fastest time down the high street. We told you we had some tricks up our sleeve! 😁 Drivers will have to navigate a Kart Wash, Hay bale slalom, speed bump, and super soakers aimed by the public to reach the finish line! Visitors will also be able to get up close and personal with the soapbox karts and their teams at the top of the high street before the race. This is a completely free event for spectators and we can't wait to see you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, Mark (smokey mow) said: I’m going to get soaked 😄 I’m sure this will help keep you dry: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 I’m going to die ! 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryD1971 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mark (smokey mow) said: I’m going to die ! Yeah, but you'll go out in style... 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Larner Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I might stand there so I can see the destruction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Passed scrutineering 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Looks like @Mark (smokey mow) did well compared to the other entrants (starts at 23 seconds in): 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Larner Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 For those that know Colchester know that the high street isn’t much of a hill. The town centre is on the top of a big hill but those roads are too steep. Well done Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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