McMaster Hosts National Concrete Toboggan Race, January 27-30

January 11, 2010

Three-hundred pound concrete and metal toboggans will be hurtling down the hillsides at the 36th annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) being hosted by McMaster University from January 27 to 30.   Some 400 engineering students from 20 universities across Canada will be competing. 

Everyone is welcome to view the concrete toboggans during technical inspections on Friday, January 29 at the Hamilton Convention Centre and watch the races on Saturday, January 30 at the Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre in Milton, Ontario.  Both events are free of charge.

WHAT:	36th annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
WHEN:	January 27 to 30, 2010
WHERE:	Hamilton Convention Centre & Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre, Milton Viewing:  Friday, Jan. 29, 8:30-3:00 – Hamilton Convention Centre Racing:  Sat., Jan. 30, 8:00-4:00 – Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre, Milton
WHO:	400 engineering students from 20 Canadian universities The public is welcome to watch events free of charge.
WEBSITE:	www.gnctr2010.com

GNCTR is the largest and longest running national engineering competition in Canada.  It challenges students to design and construct toboggans with a running surface made entirely of concrete. The sleigh must meet a weight limit, have a functioning brake, and a roll cage to protect its occupants. Judges evaluate the competitors based on the technical aspects of their designs as well as performance in several categories on Race Day. In addition to innovative designs and technical savvy, students bring costumes, singing, camaraderie, and friendly competition that have become a staple of GNCTR.

 

 

See the final results »

View slideshow of January 29th events »

Prepared by John Rennison, The Hamilton Spectator