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Sunapee Harbor Great Watermelon Race
July 6, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Great Watermelon Race Friday, July 6th 6:00pm in Sunapee Harbor
Take one watermelon, add axels and wheels (any size) decorate and get ready to race down Maple Street, across from Pete’s Shed.
Categories and prizes for all ages! Fun to watch too.
Official Watermelon Race Rules:
RULE #1 Craft your Watermelon Race Car using a single Watermelon.
RULE #2 Insert two independent axles through your Watermelon and attach wheels to the axles. Spice up your racer with style.
RULE #3 You may not attach your Watermelon onto a pre-fabricated chassis of any kind (skateboard, stroller, Tonka truck, etc.) A.K.A. The “Anti-Stealth” Rule.
RULE #4 NO EXPLOSIVES or PYROTECHNICS.
RULE #5 No pushing or “helping your Watermelon Racer on the starting line. Our Race Officials have seen it all – the last minute shove, the hidden thumb flick, the early release, the remote control chassis, etc. See Rule #6.
RULE #6 NO CHEATING. Feel great about being honest and fair.