Montague SoapBox Races

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mickjen - Thu, Sep 2, 2010, 11:25 A

Thanks to Joe
I have a bike tire and an old luggage cart if someone wants the parts. I am guesstimating it's a 16inch tire, rim and tire, no tube. The cart is old and looks like this : http://www.alleghenyoffic... (More...)

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mik - Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 9:40 P

Thanks to Joe
We had a great day at Joe Landry's house today built my daughter a cart with John Stewart (thanks for the barn hinge). And of course thanks to Joe for all the bike parts and use of your tools and help... (More...)

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mik - Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 11:13 A

Race article in Greenfield Recorder
http://www.recorder.com/story.cfm?id_no=7877394

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kutter - Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 6:46 P

Representing Montague
Way ta go Mik!

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Mark1 - Sun, Aug 22, 2010, 9:27 P

Representing Montague
Nice Job!! But my leg burn from pushing that cart last night is still stinging! Hope you escaped unscathed. Mark1

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mik - Sun, Aug 22, 2010, 4:58 P

Representing Montague
Joe Landry's cart (driven by yours truly) came in first place in the first heat, and in the final free-for-all at the end... edging out the other eight competitors. At the award ceremony at the end we... (More...)

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mik - Sun, Aug 22, 2010, 11:38 A

Representing Montague
Represemtng Montague at the Brattleboro Derby today. Wish us luck!

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mik - Thu, Aug 19, 2010, 10:20 A

Soapbox Programs on MCTV this coming week
There's still time to send in your entry form for the Montague Soapbox Races on Sunday, September 19th. Print one out from the website or go to the Montague Town Hall clerk's office, any of the three ... (More...)

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mik - Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 12:11 P

Race Deadline Extended to August 30th
Turners Falls - People wishing to enter the Montague Soapbox Races who haven't yet sent in their entry form now have an extra two weeks to get them in. The new entry deadline is Monday, August 30th, 8... (More...)

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mik - Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 10:51 A

Who’s in and what’s our numbers? Is there a list? Or were wer supposed to get a letter?
Tim, Yes, you're in (thanks!!), and no, there's no list of racers to review. We are sending the packets out this week. This is our first year, so there's lots of prep work needed to be done. Nex... (More...)

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TimmyD - Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 10:24 A

Who’s in and what’s our numbers? Is there a list? Or were wer supposed to get a letter?
I was just wondering if there is a list of the people who are in, or if we were supposed to get a letter back saying wether you got our $25 or not. Or what our numbers are, because we do need to know ... (More...)

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mik - Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 9:42 A

Soapbox PSA and a ride down the hill
PSA about the Montague Soapbox Races, Sunday, September 19, 2010, noon, at Unity Park, Turners Falls, MA. Mik talks about the race and some guidelines, and then goes down the hill with a video camera.... (More...)

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mik - Thu, Aug 12, 2010, 11:16 A

Soapbox Carts in Block Party Parade
The Montague Soapbox Races will be part of the Avenue A Block Party parade [soapbox_cart1_small] Turners Falls - Entrants in the Montague Soapbox Races will bring their carts to the Avenue A Block ... (More...)

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mik - Mon, Aug 9, 2010, 11:04 A

Dear Montague...
Deadline is ONE WEEK FROM TODAY If you're thinking of entering in a cart, go to the official website, print up an application, and mail it in this week. It has to arrive by Monday. http://www.Mo... (More...)

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mik - Tue, Aug 3, 2010, 8:22 P

Dear Montague...
Dear Montague, What on earth are you waiting for?!? At this point there are more Race applications in from outside Montague than INSIDE Montague! Let's not be outnumbered by these interlopers. ... (More...)

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mik - Mon, Aug 2, 2010, 10:04 P

New Color Posters
http://montaguesoapboxraces.com/images/7_large.jpg Here's our new color poster for the Montague Soapbox Races Application deadline is in two weeks. If you're going to do it, get the application ... (More...)

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mik - Wed, Jul 28, 2010, 5:40 P

Soapbox Build Party on MCTV
Here's the schedule of time the Soapbox Building Party will be shown on MCTV: MCTV Program Schedule 7/30/10 thru 8/5/10 Friday, July 30 10:00 PM Soapbox Derby Cart Building Party ... (More...)

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mik - Wed, Jul 28, 2010, 10:59 A

Soapbox Build Party on MCTV
Here's an article in the Brattleboro Reformer about the cart building party this past Sunday: http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_15617899 They mention the Montague race.

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mickjen - Tue, Jul 27, 2010, 8:39 A

Not a soapbox car, but assembly help needed!
I am selling my car and looking to acquire some form of a cart trailer for my bicycle. I want to have something custom built, but don't know where to start? I want a trailer that would have a wood... (More...)

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mik - Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 7:29 P

Soapbox Build Party on MCTV
Look to MCTV, starting on Friday, for a one-hour video of a soapbox cart building party in Brattleboro for their race on August 22nd. Pretty neat. Get your sketch pads our and sharpen your pencils!

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mik - Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 7:22 P

Stan Rosenberg at the Soapbox Races!
It has been confirmed... we will have State Senator Stan Rosenberg as a guest judge at the Montague Soapbox Races, September 19th at Unity Park in Turners Falls, Montague, MA! http://www.stanrosenb... (More...)

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mik - Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 6:45 P

Brattleboro Races
There are plans for a cart building party on Sunday, August 29th. Tentatively around noon. possibly at Joe Landry's house on Turners Falls Road. Joe has about 80 old bicycles that can be cut up and bo... (More...)

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Mark1 - Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 12:03 P

Brattleboro Races
I love the idea of a cart building party. Especially because I have no freakin idea how to put brakes or steering on a cart. M1

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mik - Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 11:01 A

Recorder article today...
http://www.recorder.com/story.cfm?id_no=7750822 Montague Soapbox Race headed for the hills in Sept. By ARN ALBERTINI Recorder Staff Published: Friday, July 23, 2010 MONTAGUE -- If you want t... (More...)

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mik - Fri, Jul 23, 2010, 10:59 A

Race Date has CHANGED
> I look forward to seeing if my Jewish brethren can best me on the hill! La'chaim! Get your application in, bro!

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