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Outhouse 300
OFFICIAL RACE RULES

The first rule of consideration is SAFETY for the racers and for the public. Use good common sense based on safety in all . . . construction of outhouse, in dress, and in racing.

STRUCTURE:

(1)

Outhouses are to have 4 walls, a roof, a doorway, and a seat with at least one (1) hole. It may also have a door, but the door must be secured open during the race. No weight requirement.

(2)

Outhouse must be a minimum of nine (9) square feet at its base, and a maximum overall width not to exceed six (6) feet (including grasping and/or pushing devices). A minimum height of five (5) feet from the floor to the highest point of the roof.

(3)

Any number and size of wheels may be used.

(4)

Any device for grasping (to move) the outhouse may be used except ropes (or like materials/devices). All grasping devices must be secured solid.

(5)

Outhouse may be built of any solid material, and structurally sound enough not to fall apart during the race.

(6)

No glass may be used.

(7)

Each outhouse must have a "name"; The name is to be displayed on each side of the outhouse (also front and back display is allowed). Sponsors names may be applied anywhere on the outside of the outhouse.

TEAM:

(1)

A team shall consist of a maximum of five (5) people. One (1) person must ride inside.

(2)

A helmet is recommended for all team members.

(3)

No rider under 12 years of age. No weight limit for rider.

(4)

A grasping device for rider to hold on to is permitted.

(5)

A team shall dress in like apparel. Each team and outhouse should have a "theme" and dress accordingly. EXAMPLE: Hillbilly theme: bib overalls, etc.; Western theme: cowboy hats, shirts, etc.; School of your choice: T-shirts, football jerseys displaying name of school, etc.

(6)

Each captain is to carry a flag for their outhouse during the parade.

*NOTE: All outhouse entries must abide by the building code as stated in the Official Rules.

Outhouse 300 Entry Form

All participation in the race event is at each persons own risk.

Outhouse Name:

Team Captain:

Address:

Phone:

SEND ENTRY FORM ALONG WITH:
$50 ENTRY FEE
AND A PHOTO OF TEAM AND/OR OUTHOUSE ALONG WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR TEAM FOR THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM
TO: 

Deadline for entries is

September 1, 2008

to be included in the

Great Outhouse Blowout Program

PENN'S STORE
257 Penn's Store Road
Gravel Switch, KY 40328
(859) 332-7715 or (859)332-7706

All entrants must sign a waiver to hold harmless agreement at registration before they can participate in any events.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

(1)

All outhouses and teams are to be checked in by 10:00 a.m.

(2)

At approximately 10:30 a.m. inspection of outhouses will begin. Failure to be in place for inspection will result in disqualification.

(3)

Parade and introduction of outhouse teams will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m.

(4)

Races begin at high noon.

(5)

Championship race will be held at from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

(6)

Trophies and awards presented after championship race.

(7)

Music will be held throughout the day.

PRIZES:

(2)

Trophies and cash prizes to top three (3) winners

(3)

Humdinger Award to most unique outhouse.

(4)

Long Haul Award to the team traveling the longest distance.

RACE:

(1)

Races are by elimination run in heats of 2 at a time.

(2)

Heat competitors will be determined by number drawing and placed in brackets.

(3)

Race course is 300 feet.

(4)

The course will be divided into 2 lanes. No outhouse my go into another's lane. If a collision occurs, both teams will return to the start line and restart the race.

(5)

During the race the rider must be seated over the hole.

(6)

All outhouses are to be human-powered. No motors, bicycle-type devices, etc. are allowed.