Portland Event: Go Speed Racer! The PDX Adult Soapbox Derby
Submission number 279 for Keep Portland Weird: A bunch of crazy grown-ups, racing at crazy-high speeds down an active volcano’s crazy curves in homemade cars. Welcome to the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby. In addition to having medical staff on the premises, some of the Rules of Conduct give a pretty good sense of how things “go down”:
Audience members will not be allowed to throw water balloons, or otherwise interfere with racers.
Audience members will need to stay at least ten (10) feet away from the edge of the race course.
ONLY RACERS AND STAFF WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE TRACK! Spectators and bicyclists will not be allowed to travel up or down the track. Look for spectator crossings.
But don’t be scared away. This is one of Stumptown’s greatest events. Bring the kids, bring a picnic, and stay the hell out of the way.
Date: August 14th
Cheers,
Brandon
