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Riverton 4th of July - The Great Joe Zaneski Downhill Race

Thursday, July 04, 2024 from 02:30pm to 03:30pm

Riverton 4th of July

Elm Terrace and Park Avenue

Riverton, NJ, 08076

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The annual Great Joe Zaneski Downhill Race tests homemade box cars on the steepest hill in town, Elm Terrace. Gravity is the only power permitted for these homemade vehicles that have been crafted in garages across town.  Come watch them test their speed!

Make sure to fill out the Registration Form below and have it ready for our Downhill Coordinator on the 4th!  Vehicle check-in takes place at the top of the Elm Terrace hill at the intersection with Park Avenue, and the event starts at 2:30 PM.

Prizes:
- First prize: $75.00
- Second prize: $50.00
- Third prize: $25.00
Age Categories:
- Category One: 5-10 years old
- Category Two: 11-17 years old
- Category Three: Kit Cars (one award)
- Category Four: Adults (bragging rights only!)
Official Rules:
- The vehicle must be between 3 to 8 feet in length.
- The driver must be seated.
- Helmets and Seat Belts are required.
- No open-toed shoes!
- All vehicles need a functioning brake.
- No Skateboards, Bicycles or Scooters.
- No powered vehicles.
- Only one person (driver) is allowed in the vehicle.
- Each vehicle may be entered in only one category.
- Must have at least 4 wheels (max. wheel diameter: 10 inches)
- Judges Have The Authority To Not Allow a Vehicle to Run if they feel it is unsafe. Please build your racers for safety!
Contact Matt Zaneski with questions at mattez@comcast.net.

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