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The Wacky Racers part of the 2014 Weekend at the Asylum, organised by Victorian Steampunk Society is the biggest Steampunk Festival in Europe. It is held in the historic uphill district of Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
The Wacky Racers takes place inside the grounds of Lincoln Castle.
RULES: Vehicles must be entirely (wo)man powered. This power need not be wholly within the vehicle (they may be pushed/towed by runners therefore.
Vehicles must have more than two wheels, have a steering system and carry a "driver". Drivers must wear helmets and goggles. Vehicles fall in to one of two classes.
Class one - straight man power or 1:1 power transmission
Class two - making use of mechanical advantage (e.g. cranks/chains/gears on cycles)
The course shall be "the banjo" at the Castle. Vehicles will need to cover 60 meters, turn in the circle at the end then 60 meters back to the finish. Any underhanded sneakiness such as guns etc must be safe to other drivers/crews and spectators and must not cause stains or damage to the course/castle.
Direct interference with other racers or sabotage etc will result in disqualification. Firing nerf darts or water pistols etc is not considered interference.
The jet pack race is a simple run wearing a jetpack from the start line to the finish (along the main drag of the banjo.) if a piece falls off of the jetpack the racer must go back to collect it and carry it over the finish line with them.
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The Wacky Racers part of the 2014 Weekend at the Asylum, organised by Victorian Steampunk Society is the biggest Steampunk Festival in Europe. It is held in the historic uphill district of Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
The Wacky Racers takes place inside the grounds of Lincoln Castle.
RULES: Vehicles must be entirely (wo)man powered. This power need not be wholly within the vehicle (they may be pushed/towed by runners therefore.
Vehicles must have more than two wheels, have a steering system and carry a "driver". Drivers must wear helmets and goggles. Vehicles fall in to one of two classes.
Class one - straight man power or 1:1 power transmission
Class two - making use of mechanical advantage (e.g. cranks/chains/gears on cycles)
The course shall be "the banjo" at the Castle. Vehicles will need to cover 60 meters, turn in the circle at the end then 60 meters back to the finish. Any underhanded sneakiness such as guns etc must be safe to other drivers/crews and spectators and must not cause stains or damage to the course/castle.
Direct interference with other racers or sabotage etc will result in disqualification. Firing nerf darts or water pistols etc is not considered interference.
The jet pack race is a simple run wearing a jetpack from the start line to the finish (along the main drag of the banjo.) if a piece falls off of the jetpack the racer must go back to collect it and carry it over the finish line with them.