The MAD Billy Kart Derby is a combined schools and community initiative organised by the MAD Billy Inc Group, and supported by Freezer and SU Victoria school chaplains through the National School Chaplains' Program (NSCP).
It was created to encourage school and community connectedness in the Murrindindi and surrounding districts.
The event is a family fun day and is charity-based, with all proceeds raised before and on the day of the event going towards local youth groups and clubs in the district.
Schools Events
The schools events are for competing schools to design and build their own karts to race head-to-head against other local schools.
The schools events aim to raise awareness and funds for both schools and local youth groups and clubs. The students are encouraged to gain sponsorship towards their karts both before and on race day. 50 percent of proceeds will go towards their school of choice with the other 50 percent channeled back into local community youth connection programs through the MAD Billy Group. These funds are used by MAD Billy Inc. to mobilise and support community run youth groups and clubs.
The students also learn valuable practical skills through design, construction and engineering as they build their karts. Project management, research, public speaking, teamwork and creative thinking are also learnt and used in the process.
The students race their karts in four categories: Primary (prep - year 6) secondary (year 7 - 12) sprint racing event and the teams relay event that requires four persons to race. First, second and third places will also be acknowledged with MAD Billy Kart trophies for 2018. Whilst the schools that win the relay races will be engraved on the perpetual trophy and take home the coveted trophy for 2018.
Creative design: First, second and third awarded to the team of the cart judged most creative design by a panel of judges from our sponsors.
Time trial races: First, second and third awarded to the fastest karts of the day judged by the timekeeper marshals and officials
Teams Relay: First, second and third awarded to the fastest relay team of four up and down the track on the day as judged by the timekeeper marshals and officials.
Community Family Race
This year's family class race is open to all participants 5 years and over (children under 18 must have parent/guardian consent). Parents and children, and families of all descriptions are invited to enter a billy kart for this event.
Any family built kart can enter this community race and have the chance to win the following prizes:
- First prize - $250 hamper and trophy
- Second prize - $150 hamper and trophy
- Third prize - $80 hamper and trophy
Community Open Class
(King Of The Mountain Race)
Sprint category
The open class race is open to all participants 5 years and over (children under 18 must have parent/guardian consent). Individual, local businesses and services are all invited to enter a billy kart for this event.
This is a community race that anyone can enter to win the following prizes:
- First prize - $250 hamper and trophy
- Second prize - $150 hamper and trophy
- Third prize - $80 hamper and trophy
There will also be first, second and third prize trophies presented for the most creative designs.
Community Open Class Relay Race
Teams relay category
The open class race is open to all participants 5 years and over (children under 18 must have parent/guardian consent) but must contain at least four individual drivers. All four competitors must complete a run down the track with the first three competitors returning the kart back up the top as quickly as possible for the last driver to cross the finish line in the fastest possible time.
This is a community race that anyone can enter to win the following prizes:
- First prize - $250 hamper and trophy
- Second prize - $150 hamper and trophy
- Third prize - $80 hamper and trophy
There will also be first, second and third prize trophies presented for the most creative designs.
Business and Community Services Race
This year we have incorporated a business and community services race. Each business that enters a cart will receive advertising on our website, as well as the opportunity to place advertising down the track on the day. We are encouraging local businesses, emergency services and community service groups to join in the fun and help support our local youth.
Race Registration Fees:
Schools free entry
Community family race $5
Community open class $5
Community open class relay race $5 per person
Businesses and community services race $50 (including advertising)
Multiple race pass $10 (Enter as many races as you wish, except businesses and community services race)