Nevada Homeless Alliance Grand Prix

1401 North Rainbow Boulevard,Las Vegas NV 89108

01 April, 2023

Description

For the FIRST time ever in Southern Nevada, you and your company can be a part of the solution to end homelessness by sponsoring the NHA Grand Prix! Thirty six teams of five (1-rider,4-pushing) will compete in bed races on the infamous Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix Go Kart Road Course. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place, best team spirit, and most creative bed. Bring out your creative, engineering skills and best running shoes and help fundraise for this amazing cause. Sponsorships and teams are limited, and will be awarded on a first come, first paid basis. So don’t hit the snooze button! SPECTATORS are FREE to attend the event Frequently Asked Questions Sponsorship Cost of the entry per team is $1500. Ways to reach your fundraising goal: The easiest way is to ask your employer or company to sponsor your team (use their logos for advertising on the bed racer) Raise money through your church, sports group, sorority, or club Split the sponsorship between each team member for $300 each Team Member All team members are required to decorate their bed. Make a theme, be creative, you can wear bedclothes or equivalent, including traditional pajamas, nightgowns and long johns! Other costumes or themes are permitted. 5 people are required per team. One (1) of those members must be on the bed. All team members must be 13 years or older. All 5 team members must cross the finish line with the bed. Each team is allowed to name 2 alternates who can be used only for permanent replacement of an original team member in the event of injury or illness. Bed entered by teams must be the same bed used for the entire competition (all heats/all races). Bed Design The bed can be manufactured or built from scratch, but must have a minimum of a headboard, mattress and rails for support. Box springs are allowed. Wheels are not to exceed 27 inches in diameter. No motors, bikes, pedals or chain-driven propulsion. Steering mechanisms are allowed including steering wheels or bars. Seats on top or behind the bed, gurneys, or roll-always are allowed. No cribs Push bars are allowed but must not exceed 12 inches on either side of the outside dimension of the bed. A maximum of 4 are allowed. All bars including steering mechanisms MUST be padded. Beds must have mattress, sheets and 2 pillows. All beds and rosters will be inspected for rule compliance prior to races. Propulsion Propulsion shall be accomplished by 4 team members pushing the bed. NO PULLING. A minimum of 1 member must be on the bed at all times. Absolutely no lifting or carrying the bed is allowed. Advertising The use of advertising such as flags, horns, racing stickers, etc. is allowed. Please advertise on the bed who you are and from what business or organization. Color is very important. All decisions by the judges are final and any interpretation of rules is final.