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OUTHOUSE RACE!
Coney Island Outhouse Race: A Wacky Spectacle of Speed, Creativity, and Pure Fun!
Step right up to the newest, zaniest event at the Maker Faire Coney Island– the Outhouse Race! This competition strains your technical skills to the max. Inventors, tinkerers, and thrill-seekers are compelled to design, build, and race their very own mobile outhouses in a mad dash for the finish line. Picture a parade of DIY porta-potties on wheels, each bursting with eccentric designs, from steampunk privies with gears and pipes to tropical tiki huts and neon-lit space pods. The goal? Outrun your rivals in a head-to-head showdown of speed, ingenuity, and (hopefully) good plumbing! Racers push, pull, or pedal their way to victory, navigating the track lined with cheering crowds. Teams are judged not just on speed but also on creativity, engineering, and overall hilarity, with one special awards given by the judge for creativity… or something. With a our special mixture of carnival atmosphere, Coney Island’s historic charm, and the wild imagination of the Maker community, the Outhouse Race is more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of creativity, teamwork, and the joy of building something ABSOLUTELY ridiculous. So grab your toolbox, strap in, and GET READY to roll… because in this race, anything can happen when the outhouses are on the loose! |
Rules:
| General racing instruction : • Each team consists of up to 2 participants. • 1 participant may provide both propulsion and steering or the jobs can be split up. No two-person propulsion is allowed. • At the start of each race, members must pedal, pull or push their outhouse to a designated endpoint. • The course will be determined before the race takes place. Age Categories: • Adults (18+) • Juniors (8 – 13) • Teens (13 – 18) Racers are not permitted to race outside of their age categories. Vehicles • Outhouses must be a minimum of 4 feet from the floor to the highest point of the outhouse, and a maximum base of 9 square feet, max 4’ in any one base dimension. • Windows can be used but no glass is permitted on any part of the structure. • Any form of exterior metal must be approved by the safety committee beforehand • Every outhouse must have 4 sides, a roof, and a doorway. (but not necessarily a door) • Any form of propulsion/electrical/mechanical power other than bicycle or tricycle pedaling is not permitted. • Outhouses must be pulled, pushed or pedaled by human power only. • All outhouses must contain at least one functioning toilet lid. • Outhouses must include a roll of toilet paper or variant* attached as well as toilet and bathroom paraphernalia. (It’s not outhouse racing if it doesn’t look like an outhouse.) Observers • Observers must stay behind the tape lines and within the designated area at all times. • Observers may not throw or lob objects onto the track. • Observers may not damage the fence, course, or outhouses before, during, and after the race. • Observers may not flash lights at the racers. • Observers may not engage in horseplay or violent behavior. • Observers are permitted to boo, however profanity is not permitted. Team/Racers • Racers must sign a consent form and an injury waiver in order to participate. • If racers are underage, then their current guardians must sign both forms. • Team name must be PG (family friendly) and contain no profanity. • DOT-approved helmets are required and must be securely attached to participants’ heads. • No handheld devices or tools are allowed to be on hand when racing. • Throwing objects at other teams during the race is not allowed. • Teams may not interfere with any other team in any physical manner. • Teams must wear appropriate footwear, closed toed shoes are required. • Racers in flip flops or sandals will not be permitted to race. • Protective gear besides the helmet is allowed but not necessary • No excrement or simulated excrement in or on any racer. Courtesy/Judge decisions • Teams must display good sportsmanship • The Judge’s decisions are final • Unnecessary roughness or foul language will not be allowed. • Judges reserve the right to refuse or disqualify a team if they deem their outhouse to be unsafe or if there is unsportsmanlike behavior. • Rules discussed the day of the event will take precedence over written rules. • Racers may not engage in violent activities or behaviors before, during, or after the race. • First and second prizes are given to the fastest outhouses. • Third prize is up to the judges discretion. Personal Onsite • An AED and professional medical personnel must always be on site. • In the event of a medical emergency, racers must stop or face disqualification. • Each race will be started by the officiant and ended at the judging line. |
| * Sponge on stick is allowable in lieu of toilet paper. |
