Are you ready to gear up for an engine-revving Derby Dash coming to Northern Sunrise County on April 25?
Children, youth and parents who are interested in derby cars are urged to sign up for the Derby Dash that will be held at Nampa Complex starting at 1 p.m.
“The Derby Dash is a wood car racing event,” says Nampa Community Services programmer Alicia Surman.
“With the help of adults, parents or guardians, children and youth can register for a kit, pick it up at the Nampa FCSS office, take it home and together can design, paint and customize their very own small, gravity-powered Kub Kar.”
Surman says the teams must follow the rules and specifications set out by organizers to ensure fair competition including the chosen weight, length, width and height requirements. Teams will then race their creations on a sloped track to compete for top speed and creative design awards.
“There is no set age limit for the event to include a wider range of participants to promote fun and community spirit,” says Surman.
“It is fun for kids because it combines creative hands-on building with the high energy excitement of a live race day. Watching their very own car they built personally speed down a track against their friends provides a massive rush of excitement and gives the kids a huge sense of achievement.”
Surman explains Nampa Community Services provides light snacks and refreshments during the event at no cost. Three participants will win Speed Challenge Titles along with prizes and one team will win a prize for Finest Craftmanship.
“The event is a popular family activity designed to teach kids basic skills in craftmanship,” says Surman.
“They will also get the chance to bond with a parent or mentor and create lasting memories through shared problem-solving and engineering introducing basic concepts like gravity, friction and kinetic energy in a way that feels like play while having fun.”
Surman says Nampa Community Services tries to host the event annually. It is a free event, and they urge all community members to attend to cheer on all registered participants.
The event is brought to the community in partnership with the Nampa & District Agricultural Society and Community Services.
“The Derby Dash benefits the community by serving as a gathering point for bringing families, neighbours and community members together to create a vibrant, high energy atmosphere that boosts community engagement,” says Surman.”
To register for Kub Car Kit call Nampa Community Services at (780) 322-3954. Kub Car Kits are limited.
Emily Plihal
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