International Trolley Grand Prix

Submitted by Chairman on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 23:02

INTERNATIONAL TROLLEY GRAND PRIX

There are two races, a Junior Race and a Senior Race.

The International Trolley Grand Prix features teams of mechanics and drivers competing in their Formula One trolleys.

Track Instructions
Each team consists of a mechanic, a driver and a Marks & Spencer trolley. All mechanics start from the pits outside Rock Fish on the South Embankment with a five litre empty can. At the start of the race they run and collect water from the refuelling tank, and back to their Formula One trolley on the Boatfloat Bridge. They pour the water into the trolley’s
fuel tank. Drivers then push their trolleys around the course at speed. It is the mechanic’s responsibility to keep the fuel tanks filled with water taken from the refuelling tank. If the tank is emptied the team must stop or be disqualified. The winner is the first over the finish line.

Junior Race 14 years and under, 1 lap

Senior Race 15 years and over, 2 laps

Participants and onlookers to this event do so at their own risk and no responsibility can be placed on the organisers or the sponsors. Strictly no eggs, flour or other missiles to be thrown during the International Trolley Grand Prix. Thank you!

Fuel tanks are provided by the organisers. No extra fuel tanks will be provided. Sponsored by Mike Leese. Shopping trolleys loaned by Marks & Spencer. Refuelling tank donated by John Mitchelmore of Dartmouth Midi Skips.

Programme: 
Friday morning.
Location: 
South Embankment
Where to watch: 
South Embankment between Station Restaurant and Rockfish.
Entry Details: 
Entry on the day.