Pumpkin Derby Registration

All contestants must design and race their Pumpkins according to these few important rules to ensure that this year’s Pumpkin Derby is fun and fair for everyone:

RULE #1 – Craft your Pumpkin Racer using A SINGLE PUMPKIN. 10 inches diameter max.

RULE #2 – Every entry must have TWO INDEPENDENT AXLES inserted THROUGH the pumpkin, with wheels attached to the axles. Other than that, you are free to express your creative flair in your pumpkin design and decorations.

RULE #3 – Pumpkins may NOT contain additional weights / concrete / rocks inside OR be attached onto any pre-fabricated chassis of any kind (skateboard, stroller, Tonka truck, Ford F150, Jet Ski, etc., etc…)

RULE #4 – No propellants of ANY KIND. NO MOTORS, ROCKET ENGINES, PYROTECHNICS or REMOTES.

RULE #5 – The ONLY permitted propellant? Gravity. No pushing or “helping” your Pumpkin Racer at the starting line.

Number of races, categories, and prizes awarded will depend on number of applicants. Prizes will also be given to the most creatively decorated pumpkins.

Not sure what this is all about? Google ‘pumpkin derby’ for lots of examples 😉

Start with a single pumpkin. Can not exceed 10 inches in diameter.

You can hollow out your pumpkin just like a Jack-o-lantern, BUT do not cut or drill holes in your pumpkin TOO soon as it will rot! The closer to the Derby you start, the better.

Select your wheel and axle type.

Drill holes through the pumpkin to insert your axles. Properly align them as much as possible and ensure they are low enough on your pumpkin to allow adequate ground clearance for any bumps and dips once the wheels are on.

Decorate at will! One of the best parts of the Pumpkin Derby is all the creativity on display, so go for it! The crowd favorites are often not the fastest ones but the most fun and creative ones. If you can’t win, LOSE WITH STYLE!

Attach the wheels and give it a test run to make sure they spin freely… and that it goes STRAIGHT when they do!

Registration must be completed & turned in by Oct 13, 2023. Number of races, categories, and prizes awarded will depend on the number of applicants. Prizes will also be given to the most creatively decorated pumpkins.