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The Trophée des Petits Patelins (Little towns Trophy) is a soap-box trophy grouping soap-box races results from 12 communities in the Belgian Ardennes. Results are collected regrouped into a yearly trophy. for 2019, 8 towns are organising a race taking part to the Trophy. The soap-box races are also often call speed down races. Vehicles are engine-less and get their speed from doing down hill (taking advantage of the gravitation force). Typical slopes are typically 1Km (0.6 mile) long and altitude difference start to stop line is 100metre (300 feet). Races are organized typically on Sundays during spring and summer seasons. Participants are aged from 7 to 77 years and are grouped into 4 categories: Youngsters; aged below 12 year old, Juniors; aged between 12 and 16, Seniors; aged 16 and more. A special category for youg adults aged 18 and up is reserved for vehicles embarquing two persons: A driver and a conveyor.

These are called “biplace”. Soap-Box races are a fun activity for youngsters and families. Access for spectators to the track is generally free of charge. Food and drink are available nearby the track. Trials are starting around 9.30AM. Races are starting around 1.30PM and finishing around 5.30PM. By browsing through this site, you will be able to see few of the nice engines that are participating to the trophy. By coming to see us, you will feel the noise of profiled vehicules cutting the air, smell burning rubber and enjoy the popular friendship of local folks. Races are located close to towns of Spa, Stavelot and Malmedy, easily accessible from the E25 or E42 highways. A soapbox "award evening" is organised every year early November. Need for more info: please check email and phone number on this site front page, frame on the right. to get there, Click here

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