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DeTour (Cardboard) Freighter Race Info Page 2007
The "Boats" are made out of various wheels/axels including old mower decks, lawn chairs, wheel dollies, skate boards and wagons, a small amount of random wood for structure, plus a generous supply of cardboard, paint and imagination. Operator/Captains are asked to wear proper safety equipment, USCG approved Life saving devices especially, we don't want anybody drowning during the event.
Official Rules for 2007: (Click this Button for Additional Rules) 1. Construction: Primarily Cardboard and wood. Boats are human powered, no motors. Turning capability recommended. 2. Cost for construction materials is limited to be less than the actual prize money. 3. Entry cannot be “Actual Size”, we cannot support an “Actual Sized” entry in this race, we only have one block setup for the race. 4. If there is anything left of your entry after the race, save it to be a parade float.
The new Mackinaw gets the lead at the cut, against the old Mackinaw.
The Mesabi (not so) Minor, with smokestacks blazing gets wedged in the Rock Cut..
The very nicely painted Ryerson, "won" the race.
Paul Tragurtha rounds the DeTour Light, with the Paul Martin nosing in on the inside line. (More exciting than NASCAR) |
Come On U.P. Get away from the downstate hassles, follow the signs to DeTour.
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