GENERAL RULES
No Motors or Engines: Vehicles must be completely gravity-powered, without any form of external propulsion.
Dimensions and Weight Limits: Specific dimensions (length, width, height) and weight limits are often enforced. This ensures safety and fairness.
Braking System: A reliable braking system is mandatory to allow racers to stop safely.
Steering Mechanism: Vehicles must have an effective steering system for navigating the course.
Safety Features: Roll bars, seat belts, and other safety measures may be required to protect the driver in case of a crash.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
This event is open to anyone over the age of 16* years on the day of the race (*we apologise the due to venue restrictions we can no longer let under 16's drive).
Entrants under the age of 18 must have the entry form signed by an appropriate adult and must be accompanied by an adult to enter the race.
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
Timed Races or Heats: Competitions are often based on individual timed runs or head-to-head heats.
Start and Finish: Racers start at the top of a hill, and the winner is determined by who reaches the finish line the fastest or achieves the best time.
Start Procedures: Racers may need to start in a designated position, and false starts are typically penalised.
RACE FORMAT
No Interference: Racers must not interfere with their opponents' runs, either by physical contact or other means.
Inspection and Compliance: Vehicles usually undergo a technical inspection before the race to ensure they meet all specifications.
Penalties: Violations of rules, such as exceeding weight limits or modifying the vehicle during the event, can lead to disqualification or time penalties.
FAIR PLAY & CONDUCT
Before participating in the Gravity Games, it is essential to read and understand the competition rules to ensure fair play and safety. Participants must also download, read, and complete all necessary documents (at the bottom of this page), including waivers and registration forms. By carefully reviewing these materials, you help ensure a smooth experience, stay informed about event requirements, and comply with all safety protocols. Please make sure to submit all documents on time to finalise your registration.
DOWNLOADS
Reading and completing documents for the Gravity Games is a crucial step to ensure a smooth and successful participation. These documents typically include waivers, registration forms, and detailed guidelines about the competition’s rules, safety protocols, and event schedules.
It's essential to carefully review each document to fully understand the expectations, the legal implications, and the requirements for participants. Missing key details could lead to disqualification or even safety risks. Completing these forms accurately and thoroughly demonstrates preparedness and commitment to the event, ensuring that all logistical and legal matters are in order before competing.
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Rules & Regulations
Gravity Games
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Gravity Games
Rules & Regulations
BIKE RULES
These Rules and Regulations apply to all entries. They have been designed for your safety and the safety of others around you, based on best practice and common sense.
We’re here for fun, but the soap boxes MUST be strong, safe, and stable and have effective brakes and sound steering. These rules enable us to run the event effectively for the maximum benefit of all – please ensure you read them carefully and comply with the details. Thank You!
Bikes will be given the opportunity of at least two runs plus a trail run and will set off individually at intervals, electronically timed.
GENERAL RULES
1. Stock Speed Bike Non-Faired
2. Unlimited Speed Bike Non-Faired
3. Stock Speed Bike F (faired)
4. Unlimited Speed Bike F (faired)
BIKE CLASSES
Helmet: MUST be full face. Helmets must certified. (example, DOT, SNELL, etc.) MUST be in good condition.
The use of aerodynamic shells that fit over the helmet are ALLOWED. Aerodynamic additions to helmet are allowed if proven to be easily removed or broken off on impact so as to not cause an injury of any description to the wearer.
Leathers: MUST be one (1) piece or two (2) piece that zips together at waist. Must be of good condition. Aerodynamic additions that can be removed easily or broken off on impact so not to cause any injury of any description to rider is permitted, such as Styrofoam. May be attached using Velco or similar technique/materials.
Gloves: Must be leather or material that offers same protection.
Shoes: Must be secure fitting. \Must provide ankle protection. Low cut allowed ONLY if there is additional ankle protection is worn.
Additional Gear: Elbow, shin, and knee padding or armor is recommended but not mandatory.
Speedsuits: Are ALLOWED. They must be worn over top of leathers.
PROTECTIVE GEAR
Max Weight: 34 Kg / 75 lb.s Max weight is for bike ONLY.
Max Wheelbase: 127 cm / 50 in. (front axle center to aft axle center) Stock Speed Bike. No restrictions in Unlimited classes
Wheels: Max Diameter: 51 cm / 20 in. in Stock Speed Bike classes No restrictions in Unlimited Speed Bike classes
Design: 3 spoke minimum
Wheel Covering: Disk wheel covers are allowed on rear wheels ONLY in stock classes. Both in Unlimited classes allowed.
Tyre's: No restrictions. MUST be in good condition.
Handlebars: Design is open to the builder/rider. Design must prove no danger to rider.
Seat: Design and position is open to builder/rider. Design must prove no danger to rider.
Foot Pegs: Minimum diameter 3 cm / 1 3/16 in.
Ballast: Solid weight ballast is permitted. MUST be secured to the gravity bike frame via structural fasteners or welding.
Frames: All chassis' and frames must be structurally sound and free of rust and defects. Frames may be either "box" or "round" in design. See bike classes for further verification here.
Brakes: All style/design Gravity Bikes must have working front and rear brakes. Disc brakes are HIGHLY recommended, however not mandatory. The basic requirement for any braking system is that the rider MUST be able to bring the Gravity Bike to a full stop, from a speed of 100kph/60mph, within 100m/300ft. Custom braking systems are permitted, however it is up to the rider to prove the braking ability of the custom braking.
BIKE REGULATIONS
KART RULES
These Rules and Regulations apply to all entries. They have been designed for your safety and the safety of others around you, based on best practice and common sense.
We’re here for fun, but the soap boxes MUST be strong, safe, and stable and have effective brakes and sound steering. These rules enable us to run the event effectively for the maximum benefit of all – please ensure you read them carefully and comply with the details. Thank You!
Soap boxes will be given the opportunity of at least two runs plus a trail run and will set off individually at intervals, electronically timed.
GENERAL RULES
This event is open to anyone over the age of 16* years on the day of the race (*we apologise the due to venue restrictions we can no longer let under 16's drive).
Entrants under the age of 18 must have the entry form signed by an appropriate adult and must be accompanied by an adult to enter the race.
RUNNERS & RIDERS
Dimensions & Weight
Maximum overall length – 2500mm
Maximum overall width – 1500mm
Wheels
Gravity Racer must be designed to have three or four load bearing wheels.
Driving Position
The driver must be seated and forward facing.
CONSTRUCTION
Brightly coloured soap boxes, sponsorship and advertising are encouraged. We also appreciate it if the team name is painted onto the Gravity Racer.
Gravity propulsion only – i.e. no motors, no pedals, no stored potential energy and no pushing from the start.
No loose weights will be allowed inside or outside the soap box.
Gravity Racer must have an effective steering system with adequate turning ability for the course lay out. In our opinion this is the most important part of the soap box design!!
Gravity Racer must have an effective braking system. The brakes must be capable of holding the vehicle on the hill, when laden with a driver.
It must not be possible for any part of the driver’s body to become trapped in moving parts of the vehicle (i.e. wheels, steering assembly, etc).
Gravity Racer must have no loose parts or sharp edges.
No glass or other materials that would shatter or cause injuries to drivers and spectators in the event of a crash can be used in the construction of the vehicle.
Any steering column, brake lever or other protrusion must be designed and fitted such that puncture injuries cannot happen.
Bodywork and controls must not impede the driver in exiting the vehicle unaided. Any doors or hatches required for driver access must be readily operated from both inside and outside the vehicle without the use of tools.
Tow eyes to be fitted to front and back of soap box so that organisers can pull soap boxes up the hill at the end of each run.
All members of the team will be required to sign a disclaimer as part of the entry form and these will be checked to ensure all team members present on the race day have signed.DESIGN