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- Driver Training - Kids (ages 6-17) are required to successfully complete a session to be eligible to participate in the "Zero" Gravity Derby or Texas Top Gun Series rally (cars provided). Note: Participants must provide a car handler.
- Texas Top Gun Series (TTGS) - Competitive racing for kids (stock & super stock divisions). Includes a "Challengers Class" for new drivers that want to tryout the sport (cars provided or bring your own). New drivers must attend the Driver Training day provided and provide a car handler.
- Super Kids - Gravity racing for children with disabilities (dual rider cars & experienced drivers provided).
- "Zero" Gravity Derby (ZGD) - A Match-Your-Own-Time Race for kids & adults (cars provided or bring your own derby car with no weights added). New drivers must attend the Driver Training day provided and provide a car handler.
PLEASE NOTE: Derby events are reserved for individuals and families only. We cannot accommodate groupsdue to our limited number of derby cars and the driver training requirement.
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Minimum Age - 6 years old (subject to passing a new driver training session)
Underage Kids - Can race in the "Zero" Gravity Derby in a dual seat car with an experienced driver provided (subject to approval by race officials).
Driver Training - For all first time participants for the "Zero" Gravity Derby and the Texas Top Gun Series rally races must have previously completed a New Driver Training session. Note: Participants must provide a car handler (see below).
Helmets - The type of helmet we use is a standard DOT approved bicycle helmet. For all our gravity racing events. For Super Kids it's up to parents to determine the type of helmet their child needs for their safety. We do have helmets available at all our events but suggest you bring your own with name attached.
Car Handlers - Required for Texas Top Gun Series rallies and New Driver Training. We rely on families to help with car handling at these events. This involves lifting cars on and off trailers, positioning them in the starting gates and moving them out of the braking area once they have come to a complete stop.
General Admission - There is no cost to spectators, grandstand seating provided and a concession stand is available at most events (cash only) or bring your own food and drinks.
And more…
- No skateboards, scooters, ball / frisbee throwing allowed at derby park during an event.
- No smoking allowed.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed.
- If you want to set up a rest area for yourself and/or your group, you may bring whatever you need. Pop-up tents must be secured to the ground.
Derby Park Map Layout
Types of Derby Cars (provided at all events) -
- Stock & Super Stock (you can purchase kits at AASBD Online Store or check with us for used donor cars).
- Super Kids (dual seat cars)
- Adult Cars - Winebox & Indy
Driver Training (cars provided) - Required for new drivers participating in the "Zero" Gravity Derby and / or Texas Top Gun Series rally. Participants are required to successfully complete a Driver Training session to be eligible to participate. Those that successfully complete the training will receive an official GHSBD drivers license. Please view video below before coming out to the training session.
Ages - 6 and up
Car Handlers: We rely on families to help with car handling at this event as well as Texas Top Gun Series rallies. This involves lifting cars on and off trailers, positioning them in the starting gates and moving them out of the braking area once they have come to a complete stop.
- 11 AM : Check-In
- 11:30 AM - 1 PM: Training session and practice runs (required for ZGD and TTGS)
Cost: $5 (includes official derby driver license)
Registration CLOSES at noon on Friday before the event.
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"Challengers" race in their division with no weights added in cars provided by GHSBD . A fun way for new drivers to experience the Thrill of the Hill and earn TTGS points.MAX. WEIGHT LIMITS:
- Stock - Max. weight 180 lbs. For drivers 110 lbs. or less.
- Super Stock - Max. weight 210 lbs. For drivers 140 lbs. or less.
RACE FORMAT: A double elimination using a lane swap/wheel swap, timer differential race format (no wheel swap for Challengers).
Car Handlers: We rely on families to help with car handling at this event. This involves lifting cars on and off trailers, positioning them in the starting gates and moving them out of the braking area once they have come to a complete stop.
Race Day Schedule:
- 8 AM: Check-In / Registration / Weigh-In / Practice Runs
- 9:30 AM: Drivers Meeting / Start of "Double Elimination Race"
- Track breakdown and equipment placed back in barn
- Trophy Presentation
What is the Texas Top Gun Series?
Two rallies for Stock & Super Stock divisions per season, which includes a "Challengers Class" for new drivers, are held each season (a school year) for ages 6 to 17. Each TTGS rally includes one double elimination race. The TTGS is comprised of a Fall Rally and a Spring Rally. Racers earn points for awards by participating in each rally. Awards include trophies, cash prizes and TTGS champ jackets based on the TTGS POINT SYSTEM and are given out at the End-of-Season Awards Banquet (Champ, 2nd, 3rd and Top Challenger in Stock and Super Stock are awarded).
RACE INFORMATION GUIDE(.pdf)
Minimum Age 6
Age & Size Restrictions -Max Age 17 & Max Weight 150 lbs.
Bring a Helmet -A standard DOT approved bicycle helmet but it's up to the Super Kid parents to determine the type of helmet their child needs for their safety.
Race Format -A Match-your-own-time race were Super Kids and their co-pilot try to match their own Elapsed Time (ET) during two trips down the hill in a given lane, with the "perfect score" being 0.000 seconds. Time permitting, participants will receive two scores. Closest score to Zero is the winner (1st - 3rd place trophies provided).
- 9 - 9:30 AM: Check-in and practice runs.
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Match-your-own-time race (see Race Format)
- Awards - 1st thru 3rd place trophies; participation medals for all others.
Student Volunteers Needed
For Kids & Adults (cars provided)
New Drivers must attend the New Driver Training on Sept. 12
- Youth - Kids ages 6 thru 17 and children under the age of 6 can race in a dual-seat car with a co-pilot provided.
- Adult - Ages 18 and older.
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A fun event that promotes driving skills and self-improvement.
Race Day Schedule:
- 9 AM: Check-in and practice runs.
- 10 AM: Race begins (unweighted cars).
- Noon: Awards (1st - 3rd in Youth & Adult divisions)
Volunteering - The best way to volunteer is to come to one of our events. High school aged students earn service hours while volunteering at our events. We also have days during the week at the derby barn were we work on maintaining the fleet of derby cars and other equipment. Our monthly Zoom board meetings are open to everyone and are held the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 PM (dates may change). Drop us an email and let us know how you want to volunteer.
