Community Corner
Ellicott City Gravity Grand Prix
EVENT: Ellicott City
Gravity Grand Prix
DATE/TIME: Sunday, March 23,
2014, 0800 - 0815 hours
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STAGING AREA: Howard County Government complex (3430 Courthouse Drive)
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ROUTE: The Ellicott City Gravity Grand Prix is an EXTREME ADULT
soapbox event that takes place on Courthouse Drive and Ellicott Mills Drive. The soapbox cars travel all at once, down the hill of Ellicott Mills Drive. The actual race takes approx. 3-5 minutes. The
impact of vehicular traffic is minimal. The roads will be temporarily closed
for approx. 5-8 minutes. The race starts at the bus stop on southbound Courthouse Drive south of Martha Bush Drive. The race ends on Ellicott Mills Drive, approx. 150 feet prior to Main Street.
Spectators are STRONGLY
encouraged to stay clear of the roadways for their own safety!
Please DO NOT park on Ellicott Mills Drive!
You can meet the drivers and
see the cars up close before the race at the staging area on the parking lot of
the Howard County Government complex at 3430 Courthouse Dr.
Start time and roll off is 8am SHARP and the race will be over quickly! So come early and get your vantage spot
reserved! Bring your camera!
