Wall Coaster Derby Entry Deadline Approaching

WALL, NJ — Wall Township Police are still accepting entries for the 13th annual Wall Township Police Coaster Derby, set for Saturday, Oct. 20.

The derby, which was resurrected in 2006 after not being held for several years, is open to kids ages 7 through 13, who will race their derby cars 700 feet on a straight, inclined race course on Industrial Road in Wall.

Drivers rely solely on gravity to propel their derby cars from the starting ramp to the finish line. Competitors race side-by-side in two lanes in the timed event. The four drivers with the fastest average time in two races compete for the overall Grand Champion award.

All contestants receive participation awards. One male and one female driver will receive recognition for having the "Best Appearing Cars" and one driver will receive an award for having the "Best Constructed Car." There is also a "Kids Choice" award and an award for the "Best Theme Car."

The derby now is a one-day event. Derby entrants must register in advance, and on derby day cars will be inspected at the Glendola Firehouse located on the race course on Industrial Road.

Car inspections will begin at 8 a.m. and the drivers must be present to be weighed-in with their cars. All derby cars will be technically inspected for safety and to ensure that the car was constructed in accordance with the Wall Police Coaster Derby specifications. Once their car is inspected, each driver will have the opportunity to make one practice run on the race course.

The racing begins at 11 a.m.

Race applications and car specifications are available on-line at www.wallpolice.org. All applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018. If you have any questions about the derby, or if you would like more information about the event, go to www.wallpolice.org or email Patrolman Pat Brady at pbrady@wallpolice.org.

In addition to the racing, there are other activities being worked in between the races. Anyone who would like to particpate or sponsor the racing can contact Brady at pbrady@wallpolice.org or by calling 732-449-4500, ext. 1175.

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