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Topic: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

Word is out, there WILL be a derby this year.  I think I have had enough of a break to commit to running it again, and I know the Fabulous Burns Family will be charging down the hill this year.

Question is: Does any one else want to come out and play?

There are spec karts available for entering as well as potentially a new, non-streamliner build for the event.  It all depends on interest and ability.

We also need volunteers for the teams we enter, and while I have taken a liberty here for the purpose of registration, neither entry has a confirmed individual.

The date is August 20, the place is Mt Tabor.



Also, you'll be happy to know that we have again been the impetus behind further rule manufacturing.  One of the new rules they cooked up in the off-season was a team can only have 2 entries, solidifying the Scuderia's place in derby history of the only team to ever sweep the complete podium. 

Never to be seen again:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWxbCXIz28fzNl_5Xjp8fBpYMdH5nXblfyYUruXC2PLu1FGDAFk59yOt3xqJ78VFdqd3fL8kLZyqn24k5B-EbjPd9PqLPFvvdxmgszRvY3wnCJcMHrSx-ehbDAXIizbWbKHH0cX9-TJg-UW5f5Rl5Qk6A=w1249-h937-no?authuser=0


An accomplishment and record which can and will never be broken!!!


Until they change the rules again.


If you're interested, let me know.

Chris


BEST TEAM EVER!!!!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVn-tyPPia4Ch0CcBXyEcAF4PSBZZt9ozfLEX-YvoDP2v5vi8-KGu5z_HVvaBAfYAULNWy3j5Yk2ffQA7XAftHxLjYBi1wCHtJT2PUAnSBVNK6vOX7zru7yFUYRWuQWgKH1C_MTHDdwwlVFegrqwIT0xg=w1652-h515-no?authuser=0

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

Hey All,

Just checking in...

I know I haven't been racing much these days.  This has been due to many factors, one of which being the building of the Scuderia Mk VIII.  It has been going well, and we just had our first test day with extremely pleasing results.  It's a fairly bad-ass car and it eke'd out a new top speed for the section we test on- despite the horrid deterioration of the pavement.

There have been no replies to this post, but at this point you don't need to worry about volunteer assignments and working FOR the derby AT the derby.  The volunteer slot for the Scuderia has been filled by Andreas (2019's 3rd place driver), so many thanks to him!!  He's getting a Fri eve volunteer shift and will be on the hill with us, and Michael has signed on to be a pusher.

What I am looking to know is if anyone is interested in being under the tent on derby day- helping out in the pits with me.  There will be some T-shirts made this year- so if you need some new threads, this would be one way to get some.

Also, I forget who has lent me an easy up shelter in the past, but if anyone has one and is willing to lend if for the day, I would appreciate that.

Hope all is well!

Chris

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

To bad you can park that urban  assault rv you are building up on the hill. Mount a few 50 cal on the roof and nobody would bother you..

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

So it's been a week since I posted.  Is anyone planning to join me on the hill this year?  As I wrote above, the volunteer slot is already filled, so no need to worry about being drafted into service for that.

Basically I am looking to make sure I have enough shirts ordered for whoever wants to be a part of the team.

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OK, it's time to order T-shirts.  I know that's not a terribly lucrative reward for a day in the sun but I'd like to make sure anyone who's willing to spend the day with me at least has something to show for it.  Please let me know by Fri if you think you'll be on the hill 8/20.

And for those who are wondering what this year's car looks like, it's a big brick of a car which I call "the Full Monte" and it's painted a bright yellow.

Just kidding.

It's white with red and clearly pretty sleek, based on the numbers we've seen at testing.

I give you the Scuderia Kouba Mk VIII:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEUG-FOvStEy-AonRPeWGGvY8W9DX-v34p2gqpf8KO8Fr9a1b5cMxnNcvnjZpgVpY8kdQGN3-Icam2Mg9A5SjD-9iSphifxeUCsdoZLeGGTl-geDb5BqKGOP0fsF5RVFLH_Rj-DddBjW8UUYWqLKRqKJ2A=w1920-h934-no?authuser=0


Our prior top speed, set with the 2019 car, was 53.2 at our Larch Mountain site.  Last week we crushed that with a 60.3 mph pass.  This car is FAST!!

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I know I can't make it to the event on the 20th, but can I still get a T-Shirt if I pay for it?

Guys, I've seen this latest car inaction (followed it in fact at our test site, which was difficult), it is FAST!!!! In fact, the fastest yet!!!

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

I plan on being there, Chris. I would need a Large. Do you need help on any days prior to the 20th?

It even LOOKS fast! Scary fast!

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

Stan- It'd be fantastic to see you on the hill and will have a shirt ready for you.  I think we're good from an assistance perspective prior to the event.  We did our testing last week and it went well enough, so I think we're good.

Bill - You've already paid for your shirt many times over (and your money's no good to me anyway).  You will absolutely be getting a shirt.

Anyone else heading to the hill on 8/20?  Anyone from Vancouver?  Dick Gehrke is interested in attending but is looking for a ride to the show.  He lives about a mile west of I -5 and a mile south of the fair grounds.

Chris

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Thanks Chris!

I need the usual in a T-Shirt, EXTRA FAT, XL!

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Gang,

Still seeking a canopy if you're willing to lend for the day.

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Canopy secured!! Thanks Bill!!!

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No record, but improved my personal best to 71.3 seconds.

Oh yeah, and still won it again.

Thanks to Stan and Rico their help, regardless of how unglamorous the tasks I requested.

Things went well all day and the car and Michael (my pusher) were great. I am off with my dad for a few days but will update when I get back.

Another fun derby in the books!

CK

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

great  job. does that mean you may make it out to some slot car races??????

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Congratulations on the win Chris.

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

The Oregonian had a nice photo review of the Derby here: https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2022/ … tabor.html

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

Stolen shamelessly from said article:

The Mark VIII:
https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/5_o8d0nK5NxQ5YduB0q5bbnKr7A=/500x0/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/OFGATCPJ4RBVJPHT3FNJ6PHIZE.JPG

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And Jenny "Third Degree" Burns:
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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

Official derby pics are finally up:
https://desomer.smugmug.com/Events/PDX- … rby-2022-/


Favorite one is of me and my dad:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JGvgRxH/0/O/i-JGvgRxH.jpg

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Re: Portland Adult Soapbox Derby 2022 and YOU!!

Definitely some cool ones though:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TJ5CcT4/0/O/i-TJ5CcT4.jpg