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	CrookedBrains: Soapbox Car.
		A soapbox car (also variously known as a soapbox cart, and especially in Australia, billy cart) is a motorless vehicle capable of holding a driver (usually a child) built for the purpose of racing or recreation.
		Originally, soapbox cars were built from orange crates and rollerskate wheels, but have grown more sophisticated over time, with materials like aluminum and fiberglass being utilized.
		These kids uses soapbox car, & ride a vertical 100 meters of gravity assisted ride & transport drinks, food & spare parts to trucks.
	www.crookedbrains.net /2008/01/soapbox-car.html (470 words)

	Soapbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A soapbox is a raised, improvised platform on which one stands to make an impromptu speech, often about a political subject.
		Hyde Park, London is famous for its Sunday soapbox orators, which have assembled at Speaker's Corner since 1872 to speak about religion, politics, or even shoe sizes.
		A modern form of the soapbox is the blog, an internet site on which anyone can publish their thoughts, often for free.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soapbox (165 words)

	The Oneida Daily Dispatch - News - 06/08/2005 - Sherrill boy to compete in Soapbox Derby
		Soapbox Derby cars are youth-sized gravity-powered kit coaster cars that compete in races.
		The cars used to be built and designed by kids, but they can now purchase kits that include all the parts and construction instructions.
		The Soapbox Derby began in 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, when a news photographer captured the image of three boys racing downhill in homemade cars.
	www.oneidadispatch.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=14660781&BRD=1709&PAG=461&dept_id=68844&rfi=6 (671 words)

	The Object at Hand \| History & Archaeology \| Smithsonian Magazine
		Because gravity is what drives soapbox cars and weight combats air resistance, competitors want to weigh in with their cars as close to the limit as possible.
		Soapboxes are delicately balanced; they race at speeds upwards of 30 miles per hour.
		Each year the cars that win the finals stay in Akron and are put on display in the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame-76 of them to date.
	www.smithsonianmag.com /history-archaeology/object_may95.html (2380 words)

	soapbox (Site not responding. Last check: )
		When the Car pool Lane [the #1, or leftmost lane] is nearly empty, or has a few cars going at the posted limit or above, and the number 2 and 3 lanes are at a complete, dead stop, there is a very important message to be learned.
		When two lanes of cars are moving at near-zero speed and the HOV lane is moving at the limit with an extremely light load, the HOV lane has clearly and completely been demonstrated to be a failure.
		Until promoters of car pool lanes admit that it's a religious and not a logical issue, this stupidity will not be removed from our lives and will traffic will not be allowed to move more freely on the highways we've paid for and are not permitted to use.
	www.plusaf.com /soapbox/carpool.htm (1245 words)

	soapbox
		A seminar for car construction tips is being worked up for early in the season, and more practise for the drivers before race day is strongly encouraged.
		As the cars came in and registration was completed, they were then subjected to a very thorough safety inspection.
		Modifications to the cars using pack resources in order to meet the requirements may be made, and the cars retested.
	pages.infinit.net /odawacub/soapbox.htm (1112 words)

	Soapbox divisions for Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby
		The weight limit on the car and driver is 200 pounds and geared to children age 8 and older.
		The stock car cannot be painted and is limited to vinyl decals.
		Unlike the stock and super stock which use a seated lean forward position, the Scottie is a lay down reclined driving position This division is open to children 10 years of age and older.
	www.gyasbd.com /divisions.asp (398 words)

	Dave's Soapbox
		The car was only shipped to this country from 1990-1991, and only 1,730 made it.
		Also, this is the only giveaway on the car as to what its name is. Other than that, badging is limited to the four rings on the front and back and small "Audi" embems on the front fenders.
		Car seems to take a "set" more quickly in turns, rather than heaving around for a while before settling in.
	www.personal.psu.edu /users/d/r/drk150/soapbox/dcars.html (1636 words)

	Soapbox - MarkWeb (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Leo was locked in the car by its theives, and eventually died of heat exhaustion.
		The mother was grossly negligent, and blaming her sister for it once she found out she might get into trouble for her actions was inexcusable.
		Well, actually, I'd like to say a fair bit more about this (preferably to her face whilst carrying a very large baseball bat) but this is a family network, and my readers shouldn't have to put up with that sort of thing.
	www.users.bigpond.com /dick_gallagher/001207.html (676 words)

	Willamette Week \| Culture Feature
		Soapbox cars weigh an average of 150 pounds and reach top speeds of 19 to 30 mph.
		The rules for the car are simple: (1) no motor; (2) at least three wheels; (3) some type of brakes--no fair using your feet, à la Fred Flintstone; (4) the driver must wear a helmet; (5) a push at the top is allowed for extra speed; and (6) materials must cost less than $300.
		Beyond that, drivers are at the mercy of the winding course: hills, dips, positioned hay bales, sharp cliffs and rock-hard pavement.
	www.wweek.com /html/cultfeature081600.html (822 words)

	QinetiQ develops the ultimate Soapbox for Goodwood (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Designed especially for the Goodwood Soapbox Challenge which takes place this weekend (26-27 June), QinetiQ will be flying the British flag against such racing car giants as Lotus, Porsche and Ford.
		The soapbox race takes place every year and is an extremely serious event for those competing.
		The competition involves designing and building a soapbox, which doesn't have an engine, but does have all the other characteristics of a car, such as a chassis, brakes and aerodynamic bodywork.
	www.qinetiq.com /home/newsroom/news_releases_homepage/2004/2nd_quarter/QinetiQ_develops_the_ultimate_Soapbox_for_Goodwood.html (400 words)

	On The Soapbox
		Most of the SRL insiders had hoped to pull in many of the Colorado and Idaho cars as this track was more centrally located amongst the last standouts of supermods in the west, that being central California and the aforementioned states.
		Finally, as the white flag flew, the two came upon a lap car once again in turn two, and Perley was able to get outside Furlong, pin him behind the slower machine, and sweep by on the outside to claim the lead and the win.
		The first one out of the race was Brad Lichty whose car expired on lap six, leaving him to watch his son Mike, drive the No. 74 car in his first ever ISMA start to a respectable 13th place finish.
	wingsideup.tripod.com /onthesoapbox.htm (8940 words)

	Soapbox Race (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This was the first time all the soapboxes had been gathered together.
		Soon it was turn of car number 79, Brian was all set, strapped in, helmet and gloves on, and it was our turn for stand-up comedian Patrick Keilty to take the mickey out of us as we waited to push Brian off the line and down the ramp.
		Luckily John and I had raced down the hill behind Brian, were able to give him a shove that got him most of the way to the finish before another wheel buckled and collapsed.
	www.ulster-kitcars.org.uk /gallery3.htm (987 words)

	On The Soapbox (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This will also put the cars on the track in front of the fans for longer and help them to justify the generally increased front gate costs when the supers are in town.
		Chassis was, and when he thought he would hit the peak with the car, or a point when he and the car became one on a scale of 1-10.
		The car was going good at the beginning of the race and then it just got loose on me. There was a lot of water coming out of the track in the corners.
	wingsideup.ready2race.net /onthesoapbox.htm (12649 words)

	PH: Look at "panic over" I've got a soapbox reply !!! (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I know many Esprit drivers that are in tune with their car that any small quirk, tick or hiccup and they are out there finding the problem or why the car is behaving in that manner.
		Multiple problems that are posted many times come the same car which would lead me to think some of these cars may not have been taken care of with the best effort maybe by a previous owner.
		Engine rpm's almost twice that of a regular car quite frequently, exhaust temps are fairly high compared to regular car, and many times driven twice as fast in terms of speed.
	www.pistonheads.com /gassing/topic.asp?f=17&t=171544 (4060 words)

	Mileage-based car insurance could be a boon for the environment \| By Elisa Murray, Elm Street Writers Group \| Grist ...
		Mileage-based car insurance could be a boon for the environment
		The good news is that small changes in everyday activities, such as how we market and sell car insurance, could make a big dent in problems like these.
		Out here where I live and drive in the Pacific Northwest, the state of Oregon is taking a crack at lowering car insurance costs and reducing the collateral damage from driving.
	www.grist.org /comments/soapbox/2003/11/03/hard (1017 words)

	Portland Mercury - Feature - Features - BUILT FOR SPEED (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I glance to the front axle of car, which is slowly beginning to bend, causing the right wheel to fold inward, inch by inch.
		And though there are national soapbox organizations strictly regulating the construction of cars, including wheel size and braking systems, the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby is what's known as a splinter group.
		Climbing into Louis' soapbox, I'm still too busy admiring his handiwork to be nervous, even when he gives what I consider to be an overly enthusiastic push down the hill.
	www.portlandmercury.com /portland/Content?oid=22676&category=34029 (1601 words)

	6th Annual Great Soapbox Derby
		The derby car must be gravity powered, but there are no limitations on size, weight, materials, or design.
		Typically derby cars are designed to carry either one or two riders.
		Typical cars are between four and six feet long and between two and three feet wide.
	webpages.mr.net /desjarm1/derby/HowToFAQ.html (928 words)

	It's My Soapbox
		Between 50 and 70 their risk factor is the lowest, after 70 the risk factor increases based on accident ratio in that age group.
		How is senior's insurance determined once they are out of the work force and no longer use their car for business?.
		Convictions pertaining to speeding, tickets, purchase of a new car, number of accidents and where you live in the Province or the City.
	www.senioryears.com /soapbox29.html (604 words)

	Boston curbs return of soapbox derby - The Boston Globe
		Drew Cunningham raced a soapbox car pushed by Rusbel Ruiz (left) and Vyctoria Cunningham at Charlestown High School in Charlestown.
		The cars in this year's race were put together by teams of five children each, ages 8 through 16, with a pit captain (no age limit) to help.
		As racers put the finishing touches on their soapbox cars a few days ago in the Charlestown High School cafeteria, there was excitement in the air, but also a sense that they wished the big race would be in Charlestown.
	www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2006/05/29/boston_curbs_return_of_soapbox_derby (757 words)

	OSU-Okmulgee \|\| Campus Newsroom
		He had just finished building and riding a soapbox car down a tall wooden ramp and across the pavement -- and having a great time.
		The old-fashioned soapbox car race provided a competitive activity for students in the Construction Division, giving students from each degree program an opportunity to meet and compete against each other.
		The three cars that traveled the longest distance won the event, and were awarded prizes of assorted tools, such as hammers and saws.
	osu-okmulgee.edu /news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=150&print=true (561 words)

	Rockingham Rotary All American Soap Box Derby
		Chole wrecked her derby car in a practice run several weeks before the vehicles needed to be ready for the race in May. And Drew broke an axle on derby day in Harrisonburg.
		Chloe’s brush with near disaster came when she wrecked her derby car in a practice run several weeks before the vehicles needed to be ready for the race.
		The car is pretty simple: Steered with cables, braked by a rubber pad that drags on the cement to slow it down.
	www.harrisonburgsoapbox.com /publicity.html (6929 words)

	SBD_Howto
		I am interested in soapbox derby racing so talk to your mom and / or dad and tell them how much you would like to be a soapbox derby racer.
		If you buy a used car, be sure that you understand what it will take to comply with the latest rules.
		You the driver must be able to completely assemble the car in front of judges should you win and get to travel to Akron to race at Nationals.
	home.mchsi.com /~dmsoapbox/SBD_Howto.htm (488 words)

	Willamette Week \| Culture Feature
		Soapbox cars weigh an average of 150 pounds and reach top speeds of 19 to 30 mph.
		The rules for the car are simple: (1) no motor; (2) at least three wheels; (3) some type of brakes--no fair using your feet, à la Fred Flintstone; (4) the driver must wear a helmet; (5) a push at the top is allowed for extra speed; and (6) materials must cost less than $300.
		Beyond that, drivers are at the mercy of the winding course: hills, dips, positioned hay bales, sharp cliffs and rock-hard pavement.
	wweek.com /___ALL_OLD_HTML/cultfeature081600.html (822 words)

	Columns: Soapbox cars ended my racing career \| racing, down, soapbox - www.appeal-democrat.com
		Soapbox cars, at least in the day, were wood-framed concoctions, with baby carriage wheels and a rope to steer the thing down some Everest-grade road.
		The closest I ever came to that kind of luck in the terrifying days of Soapbox races would have been something like meeting a person who thought Kenny Bernstein was an orchestra conductor.
		The worst experience I had in the Soapbox Derby actually took place in a car I had nothing to do with when it came to its construction.
	www.appeal-democrat.com /onset?id=57562&template=article.html (529 words)

	Parenting Sites 411 » Blog Archive » The 411: Do not leave your kids in the car, sign petition for car ...
		Kids in Cars has safety tips to prevent those situations, like using drive throughs (I love the one at our bank) and having the childcare providers bring the children to the car.
		Kids in Cars offers resources to purchase that give you an edge in preventing these tragedies: rear gaurds for backing up and education resources for schools and parents that include posters and brochures.
		There is currently legislation in the works, the Cameron Gulbransen KIDS AND CARS Safety Act of 2007, that would require car manufacturers to include safety measures to prevent power window strangulation, monitors to check detect children behind cars, and extra breaking measures for when the car is moved out of park.
	www.parentingsites411.com /the-411-do-not-leave-your-kids-in-the-car (1551 words)

	Offbeat News: Illegal San Fernando Valley Soapbox Racer Dies In Collision
		Fortunately illegal soapbox derby racing isn't as likely to cause injury to others as illegal street racing, but they both encompass pretty similar levels of stupid, especially considering the quality of some of the derby carts these kids race.
		If you are going to pick and choose riding motorcycles or car racing or snowmobiles or extreme chess than you are making subjective determinations on whose risk taking activities are acceptable and whose aren't.
		The problem with illegal soapbox derby racing is that, while fun, no one is doing anything to control the risk in what would otherwise be an awesome sport, and in the end, that's just stupid.
	jalopnik.com /366374/illegal-san-fernando-valley-soapbox-racer-dies-in-collision (3595 words)

	Greater Pittsburgh Soapbox Derby
		Child is responsible for building the car, with some help from an adult.
		The child needs to know how the car is generally put together and must demonstrate that knowledge if requested.
		Child's family is responsible for transporting the car to inspections and to the race.
	pghsoapboxderby.tripod.com (326 words)

	SoapBox Comments (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The entire road is filled with cars, (presumably belonging to the Gardai on duty), parked on double yellow lines and on the path.
		These cars are parked right up to the traffic lights on the corner of NCR making it difficult to see around the corner and only allowing a single lane of traffic to pass through the lights at a time.
		At every single junction the road should be widened to allow cars and buses (must not forget Dublin Bus!!!) to turn left rather than sitting at a red light when he could easily take a left without any danger.
	www.dublintraffic.ie /SoapBoxComments.html (3422 words)

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