Road Closures take effect. Signage erected

Farndon Soapbox Derby (FSBD) event management team arrive. Check site for hazardous rubbish, dog mess and paying particular attention to the race path and main public areas.

Erection of metal barriers and straw bales.

Flatbed trailer arrives and is installed. FSBD Team set up ply boards to create the track curves and corners using straw bales. Installation of the ramp takes place.

PA system is set up and tested.

Volunteers arrive to set up activities on the Farndon Primary School field.

Family activities suppliers arrive and set up.

Compere arrives and sound check is completed.

Food vendors arrive and set up.

Competitors arrive and scrutinising starts (as soon as the Karts arrive on site).

Car Park Signage is put in place.

Volunteer and Parking steward briefing to remind about safety procedures and expectations of the day.

Competitors briefing and signing in.

Practice runs commence (in ad hoc order dependant on arrival times).

Car Parks Open

MAIN EVENT START - Heat 1

Family entertainment starts

Check the course for damage

The Samba Band plays

Course crossing opens

HEAT 2 BEGINS

Check the course for damage

The Samba Band plays

Course crossing opens

HEAT 3 BEGINS

End of the Farndon Soapbox Derby racing

DJ Time and results compilation

AWARDS AND WINNERS CEREMONY

THE EVENT FINISHES

PA and Event timing systems are removed

The metal barriers are dismantled and removed

Straw bales removed and the course is swept to clean and remove debris

Full litter pick of the entire event site

Event site is thoroughly checked and cleared.

THE ROADS RE-OPEN