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Se _ il av A "A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 26, 1998 - 13 Little racers rev up for the Epsom Indy By Chris Hall strong enough to support the weight of the car at the Port Perry Star starting gate. The minimum wheelbase is 48 inches, _ The green flag is set to drop for the third annual run- with the maximum car length being 72 inches. The car ning of the Epsom Indy soapbox derby on June 20 . cannot be any wider than 36 inches, or less than 28 For the third time in as many years Marsh Hill Rd. : inches. . by Epsom Public School will be shut down for the All cars must have a tight steering system, a braking majority of the day as racers of all ages converge upon system, no engines or power sources, and drivers must the area to send their homemade cars down the hill, wear helmets. Gail Kerry, one of many organizers of the event, says Drivers must be six years or older and pay a $5 regis- that there are just over 40 entries so far, and that the tration fee. They must present their car at both the 1998 race should be just as exciting as the previous two. ; CWT : inspection day (June 6) and re-inspection day (June 13) "We've got 41 registered so far but we figure many at Utica Farm Equipment between 9 a.m. and noon. missed the May 2 and 9 registration dates, Mrs. Kerry Trophies will be awarded to the top five racers in said last week. "We've gotten phone calls from people en | 4 ge each class, and an award will be presented to the owner interested so we know there's still going to be more. of the car picked as the best by the competitors them- She said the total number of racers could hit about selves. 70. The race, which originally started off as a fun activity As usual, there will be four race classes: primary, 6-9 sual ; for the kids organized by the Epsom Church, has turned years; junior, 10 to 14 years; senlor, 15 and over, and into a great annual experience for everyone, Mrs. Kerry open. But this year the cars will feature a new look says. between the rubber. "Our little soapbox derby has been very well received. The wheelbase on the cars will be longer to give the yy something the parents can enjoy as well because it car more stability, because when they turn their cars the mostly the fathers who get out there helping their wheels reacted too quickly," said Mrs. Kerry. "We're children build and design the cars." hoping with a wider wheelbase they don't respond as For registration rules or more information, please call quickly. Darlene at 985-8094 or Utica Farm Equipment at 985- All vehicles must have a solid floor, front bumper and 9701. - hood to protect the driver's legs, and the front must be OHS HALLP CRY PRR STAs BIG CROP: For the first time in his 90 years Jack Forster has seen a raspberry stem larger than he is -- nine-feet nine-inches to be exact. The Old Simcoe Rd. resident, who has been growing rasp- berries for over 50 years, says that the fruit stem was growing in with some of his cedar trees. Homeowners and Auto Insurance MANY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Including © Claims Free ¢ Mortgage Free THES TE © Seniors New Home » Multi-Policy |. ...~ SPECIAL. ame CoE a, CEE SR Th TET Const py. TLE HEINE Competitive Quote Y nnd N [ d, fi 8 ; 985.8471 ; olour A pies FORDER-PARKS INSURANCE BROKERS Sale Ends May 31, 1998 34 Water street, Port Perry ; a = {] GREAT BLUE HERON CHARITABLE CASINO & BINGO PAUL JAMES 3 Rock & Roll Legend JUNE &™ 3 NO FENCES Tribute to GARTH BROOKS June 18" 3 DINNER & SHOW Dinner 6:30 - 8:00pm 192° Sho {ici w 8:30 TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2 GREAT BLUE HERON CHARITABLE CASINO & BINGO Licence Number C000003. Baagwating Community Association. Must be 19 years or older. 6% 188 MARY TYRE # 21777 Island Road, Port Perry, 905-985-4888 ext. 220