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The Trophée des Petits Patelins (Small Villages Trophy) is a soap-box trophy regrouping soap-box races results from 10 communities in the Belgian Ardennes. The results are collected into a yearly trophy. In 2006, 12 races are taking part to the Trophy. The soap-box races are also often call speed down. Vehicles are engine-less and get their speed from doing down hill (gravitation). Typical slopes are about 1Km (0.6 mile) long and altitude difference is 100metre (300 feet). Races are organized on Sundays during the spring and summer season. Participants are aged from 7 to 77 years and are grouped into 4 categories: Youngsters below 12 year old, juniors between 12 and 16, Seniors 16 and more. A special category for 14 and up is reserved for vehicles with 2 persons: A driver and a conveyor. These are called “biplace”. This is a fun activity for families. Access to the slope is generally free of charge. Food and drink are available nearby the track. Trials are starting around 10.30AM. Races are starting around 2PM to finish around 5.30PM. By browsing through this site, you will be able to see the nice engines. By coming to see us, you will feel the noise, the burning rubber and the popular friendship of local folks. Races are located close to the town of Spa, Stavelot and Malmedy, easily accessible from the E25 or E42 highways. |
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