STOMP Fest Derby

Build It.  Paint It.  Race It.

READY TO RACE?

Registration is officially open for the STOMP Fest Derby! Racers ages 5–16 will receive an official pre-cut STOMP Fest Derby car kit to build, paint, decorate, and prepare for race day.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Royal Rangers Outpost #315, every registered STOMP Fest Derby racer will receive their official pre-cut car kit at NO COST!

Registration closes October 10th.

HOW THE STOMP FEST DERBY WORKS

No woodworking equipment? No problem! Every registered racer receives an official pre-cut STOMP Fest Derby car kit, so families can skip the woodworking and get straight to the fun.

REGISTER → PICK UP YOUR KIT → BUILD & DECORATE → GET RACE-READY → RACE!

Racers can sand, paing, decorate and prepare their cars at home with their families before bringing them to STOMP Fest for race-day inspection and competition.

Adult help is encouraged for age-appropriate tasks and tools.

🏁 CAR KIT PICKUP

Your FREE pre-cut STOMP Fest Derby car kit will be available for pickup beginning Thursday, October 1 at the STOMP office.

Pickup Hours: Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

⚠️ Thursday, October 1: The STOMP office will be closed from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM while staff are attending a community event. Kits may be picked up 9:00–11:00 AM or 2:00–4:00 PM that day.

Because STOMP staff are frequently out in the community for programs and events, we recommend contacting the office before making a special trip to make sure someone is available.

🚗 Choose your ride! Several pre-cut car body styles are available and may be selected at pickup on a first-come, first-served basis.

Racer Divisions

Little STOMP Racers

Ages 5-7

Junior STOMP Racers

Ages 8-10

Senior STOMP Racers

Ages 11-13

Teem STOMP Racers

Ages 14-16

Division is determined by the racer's age on October 17, 2026

RACE DAY

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Racing begins at 2:30 PM. Tentative schedule; subject to change.

STOMP Fest • Courthouse Square • Downtown Jacksboro

Bring your finished racer to STOMP Fest and get ready to hit the track!

Before racing begins, every car will go through official race-day inspection to make sure it meets STOMP Fest Derby rules. Need a quick adjustment? Our Pit Stop area will be available for minor corrections before inspection closes.

Once a car passes inspection, it will be placed in the STOMP Fest Derby impound area until racing is complete. STOMP Fest Derby officials will handle staging cars on the track so every racer gets a fair run.

Racers must remain with a parent, guardian, or responsible adult during the Derby.

Racer check-in details will be posted here before race day.

OFFICIAL DERBY RULES

Every racer deserves a fair shot at the finish line!

All STOMP Fest Derby cars must follow the Official STOMP Fest Derby Rules and pass race-day inspection before competing.
Be sure to review the rules before you start working on your car so your racer is ready to roll on race day.
*****RULES ARE CURRENTLY BEING FINALIZED AND WILL BE POSTED HERE PRIOR TO CAR-KIT PICKUP*****

STOMP Fest Derby — Official Rules

STOMP Fest 2026: Hometown Throwdown
Saturday, October 17, 2026 • Downtown Jacksboro

The STOMP Fest Derby is all about creativity, family fun and friendly competition! These rules are designed to keep racing fair, safe and fun for every participant.

Eligibility & Racer Divisions

The STOMP Fest Derby is open to racers ages 5–16. Division is determined by the racer's age on October 17, 2026.

Little STOMP Racers — Ages 5–7
Junior STOMP Racers — Ages 8–10
Senior STOMP Racers — Ages 11–13
Teen STOMP Racers — Ages 14–16

Registration is FREE and closes October 10, 2026.

Thanks to the generosity of Royal Rangers Outpost #315, every registered racer will receive an official pre-cut STOMP Fest Derby car kit at no cost.

Official Car Kit

All racers must compete using the official STOMP Fest Derby car kit provided by STOMP.

Several pre-cut body styles are available. Racers may choose from the available styles when picking up their kit on a first-come, first-served basis.

Adult assistance is encouraged for age-appropriate tasks and tools, but the racer should meaningfully participate in preparing, painting and decorating their car.

Pre-Cut Car Body

The basic pre-cut body shape must remain intact to help keep competition accessible and fair for every racer.

Cars may be lightly sanded, painted and decorated. Weights and securely attached decorative elements may also be added as permitted by these rules.

Cutting, carving, hollowing, shortening or substantially reshaping the supplied car body is not permitted.

Car Specifications

Completed cars must meet the following requirements:

Maximum length: 7 inches
Maximum overall width: 2¾ inches
Maximum weight: 5.0 ounces

The official STOMP Fest Derby inspection scale will determine final race-day weight.

Added weights must be securely attached and may not move while the car is racing.

Wheels, Axles & Lubrication

Cars must use the wheels and axles supplied with the official STOMP Fest Derby kit. Specialty or replacement racing wheels and axles are not permitted.

Light sanding or polishing of the supplied wheels and axles is permitted as part of normal preparation.

All four wheels must be installed.

Only dry lubricant may be used. Liquid or oil-based lubricants are not permitted. No lubricant may be applied after the car has passed race-day inspection.

Decorating Your Ride

Creativity is encouraged! Paint, decals and decorations are welcome.

All additions must be securely attached and may not cause the car to exceed the maximum dimensions or weight, interfere with another car or lane, or interfere with the track.

Cars must be powered by gravity only. Motors, batteries, fans, springs, propulsion devices, stored-energy devices or other mechanisms designed to propel the car are not permitted.

Race-Day Inspection

Every car must pass official inspection before competing.

Cars that do not initially pass inspection may make minor corrections in the designated Pit Stop area before inspection closes.

Once a car passes inspection, it will be placed in the Derby impound area and may not be handled or modified unless authorized by a Derby official.

STOMP Fest Derby officials will stage cars on the track.

Repairs & Reruns

If a car is damaged during racing, Derby officials may allow reasonable repairs necessary to return it to racing condition. Repairs may restore the car but may not be used to improve its performance. The car must pass reinspection before returning to competition.

A race may be rerun when Derby officials determine that a track malfunction, improper start, interference or another circumstance prevented a fair race.

Sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship is expected from racers, parents, guardians and spectators.

Cheering is encouraged! Interfering with another racer's car, arguing with officials or conduct that disrupts the family-friendly atmosphere of the Derby is not.

STOMP Fest Derby officials have final authority regarding inspection, rule interpretation, reruns and race-day decisions.

Adult Supervision

Every minor racer must remain with a parent, guardian or responsible adult during the STOMP Fest Derby. STOMP does not provide participant supervision or childcare.

AWARDS ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

READY TO BUILD YOUR RIDE?

Racers will take the track at the STOMP Fest Derby!

Registration includes one official pre-cut STOMP Fest Derby car kit.
Ages 5–16 • Saturday, October 17, 2026

Registration closes October 10th.