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Izzy’s Indy is Discovery World’s own large-scale, community-focused STEM project! The challenge is simple: design, build, test and perfect the fastest Derby Car you can.
September 13-15, 2024 | WVU Parkersburg
Pre-Registration is Required
YOUR DERBY CAR DOESN’T HAVE TO BE FANCY, OR EXPENSIVE…JUST FUN!
BUILD YOUR TEAM
Is it you and your friends, collegues, your children, siblings or parents? Or, are you a team of 1? Maybe you or your organization are sponsoring a team. Whichever you decide, your team will build and compete for the fastest time down the track.
IF I HAVE A TEAM, WHO CAN BE ON IT?
The short answer: anyone you want!
WHO CAN DRIVE YOUR CAR?
While there is no age limit (within reason, of course), all participants will need a signed waiver. *If you drive one of DW’s cars, the driver must be at least 10 years old. So, if the guardian, team, sponsor, etc. believes their selected driver is capable, then they are allowed to drive. See the Registration Packet for more information.
THE COMPETITION [September 13-15 location at WVU Parkersburg]
The Competition and Events will be over multiple days (not all are mandatory, but will be exciting and fun!):
Test and Tune will be held the days prior to Race Day for those who wish to test their cars on the track. This is not mandatory.
Race Day and Special Events (Final Schedule to be released)
Competitors will launch their vehicles from a designated startng point using only gravity as a means of propulsion; once launched a Timing System will be triggered and driver(s) will navigate the course until the finish line is crossed.
However, there is more to this competition than a timed race: participants may be compete and be judged by Staff and Attendees based on multiple criteria. While each car will be timed, Event Staff and Attendees can judge on the following criteria:
Fastest: build a car that embraces speed! Will you be the fastest from start to finish?
Wackiest: Is your car’s design simply “out of the box” and amazing?
Over-Engineered: You went above and beyond just to prove you can. So what if the design isn’t the fastest?!
Minimalist: Maybe you want to see if you can meet the bare minimum requirements but still have a car that can complete the course; this is trickier than it sounds…
People’s Choice: appeal to the crowd in whatever way you can.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
If you are a spectator, or just wanting a fun outing with the family there will be plenty to do.
9/13 & 9/14: Reserve your time by emailing logan_mace@dwonmarket.org open to all racers for testing and tuning.
9/15: $5 Entry Fee (Member Perk Alert - Discovery World on Market Members are free with their ID!
Cars Arrive 9am, Show Starts 10am-1pm
Car Show: A public on September 15th open to all makes and models!
Open to all makes, models, and types (show vehicle, race car, work in progress, etc.)
Izzy’s Indy Car Show: all the derby racers will show off their own rides.
12p-4:00p All Day Race-themed games and STEM activities for all ages
There will be lots for everyone to do!
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