Wall Coaster Derby Set To Roll Saturday

WALL, NJ — Racers, start your ... gravity!

The 11th annual Wall Township Police Coaster Derby is set to roll on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m.

The races send gravity-propelled derby cars about 700 feet on a straight, inclined race course on Industrial Road. The cars are entered by youths ages 7 to 13.

Competitors race side-by-side in two lanes in the timed event. The four drivers with the fastest average time in two races compete for the overall Grand Champion award. All the contestants receive participation awards. One male and one female driver will receive recognition for having the “Best Appearing Cars” and one driver will receive an award for having the “Best Constructed Car.” There is also a “Kids Choice” award and an award for the “Best Theme Car.”

In 2006, the Wall Township Police Department resurrected the popular coaster derby, which hadn’t been held in the township for several years.This year, the derby will be a one-day event. Derby cars will be inspected on race day at the Glendola Firehouse located on the race course on Industrial Road.

Car inspections will begin at 8 a.m. and the drivers must be present to be weighed-in with their cars. All derby cars will be technically inspected for safety and to insure that the car was constructed in accordance with the Wall Police Coaster Derby specifications. Once their car is inspected, each driver will have the opportunity to make one practice run on the race course.

This year’s event will again include other activities between the races.

The police department also welcomes sponsors; if you are interested in helping to sponsor the event, please contact Lt. Sean O’Halloran at sohalloran@wallpolice.org.

Photo via Wall Township Police