Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix

2012 - Entries Closed

Entries for the 2012 Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix have now closed.

Since the entry list has exceeded the field capacity no further entries will be accepted as of close of business today Friday 24^th February.

The date for the 2012 WONTHAGGI HUMAN POWERED GRAND PRIX is now confirmed for the weekend of the 23^rd – 25^th of March.

 Entries for the 2012 event open on the 1^st of October 2011 and close on the 24^th of February 2012.

 Following the oversubscription of entries this year it is recommended that schools, organizations and individuals act early to ensure that your entry is one of the first 80 received as that is the cutoff point before entries go on the waiting list.

 For copies of the 2012 Rules Booklet and Entry Pack follow the links above.

March 23rd to March 25th

The Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix is a three day event involving primary school and secondary school students racing human powered vehicles over a 1.4km street circuit, including a non-stop 24 hour race for senior students.

Primary students are involved in a series of pushcart races on the Friday. The pushcarts, which are built by the students, are based on the old "billycarts". Students must be able to dismantle and assemble their pushcart on the day.

The Human Powered 24 hour race involves the racing of 3 or 4 wheeled recumbent vehicles around a 1.4km street circuit in Wonthaggi (view Grand Prix track). The race involves teams of 8 people and is a test of endurance for the vehicles and the competitors.

Competitors also have to present their vehicles to a panel of judges for scrutineering of safety features before being allowed to race.