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How to Properly Dispose of Your Cardboard Sled — Explosives [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:43:56 +0000

Watch as the team that won “Best Sled” at the Cardboard Classic shows us how to get rid of a sled the right way — by blowing it to pieces. After the Cardboard Classic wrapped up at Mt. Holly on Saturday, many participants, myself included, were left asking, “What should we do with our sled [...]

Winners from the First Annual Cardboard Classic Sled Race [PHOTOS]

Tree Riddle — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:04:17 +0000

Here are the winners from the various categories at the First Annual Cardboard Classic Sled Race. In the category of Best Sled Design: In the category of Best Costume: In the category of Fastest Sled:

Photos from the First Annual Cardboard Classic Sled Race [GALLERY]

Tree Riddle — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:22:45 +0000

There were costumes, sleds, crashes and a lot of laughs at the First Annual Cardboard Classic Sled Race at Mt. Holly this past Saturday. Now you can relive all the fun of the event in the massive photo gallery we’ve put together — see it here! *All photos taken by Mike Barrett, unless otherwise noted [...]

The First Annual Cardboard Classic is Underway at Mt. Holly [PHOTOS]

Tree Riddle — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:51:41 +0000

Tim Horton’s Cardboard Classic has officially begun! The sleds are rolling down the hill and we’ve got a look at some of the sled that are in on the action — check them out here. Maggie and Chris kicked off the festivities with the maiden voyage of the “Tampon Toboggan,” which didn’t go as well [...]

Monroe's Test Sled For The Cardboard Classic Was A Huge Failure

Chris Monroe — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:24:26 +0000

I have never claimed to be an engineer or even a handy man for that matter, here is a shining example why. I put together a quick test sled just to check out the hill and see how things would work. Let's just say I will not be called upon next year to help anyone build a sled. It's a good thing that Maggie's boyfriend designed the tampon toboggan, otherwise we would never get down the hill.

Attention Cardboard Classic Racers, Get Race Day Information Here

Chris Monroe — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:48:41 +0000

The big day is this Saturday, the first annual Tim Horton’s Cardboard Classic Sled Race at Mt. Holly. Over 50 teams will be participating in the race. Get all the details about when to be there and how it will work here. If your team is ready for the Classic, here are all the details… [...]

Tree Tries to Make His Sled Not Look Like a Penis, Did He Succeed? [PHOTOS]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:32:26 +0000

As you probably saw earlier this week, my sled for the Cardboard Classic Sled Race came out looking a little more phallic than I intended. After some subtle detailing, I think it looks much less dong-tastic -- what do you think?

How To Make A Cardboard Sled In Under A Minute

Chris Monroe — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:18:08 +0000

The Tim Horton's Cardboard Classic Sled Race is this Saturday at Mt. Holly. I will be heading out there Friday afternoon with a test sled to see how the hill runs and we can then figure out where the starting line is. If you haven't built a sled yet don't worry, it's not too late. This sled only took me about an hour to build.

Tree's Sled for the Cardboard Classic Looks More Like a Penis Than a Tree [PHOTOS]

Tree Riddle — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:46:28 +0000

It’s not easy making a sled out of cardboard that looks exactly like you planned. Take it from me, my tree sled ended up looking like a giant cock and balls — take a look here. With the Tim Horton’s Cardboard Classic Sled Race just days away (Feb. 23rd), I had procrastinated for far too [...]

Jester's Cardboard Sled Building Party Is Tonight To Raise Pledges For The United Way

Chris Monroe — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:12:33 +0000

The awesome crew at Jester’s is back at it again tonight to get ready for the Tim Horton’s Cardboard Classic Sled Race. Stop out to Jester’s tonight at 8pm and show some support for George’s sled to benefit the United Way. Their goal is to raise $1,000 in pledges! Whether you have already built your [...]

'George From Jesters' Teams Up With United Way For Cardboard Classic

Chris Monroe — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:09:28 +0000

I’ve known George for a long time, almost 11 years now. He is definitely one of the most charitable business owners in Genesee County. Currently, he has decided to build a couple sleds for the Cardboard Classic Sled Race to race on behalf of the United Way. If you have ever been to Jesters or [...]

Tim Horton's Cardboard Classic Sled Race, February 23rd At Mt. Holly

Chris Monroe — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:00:43 +0000

Time for a little fun on the slopes. Join us on Saturday, February 23rd for the first annual “Tim Horton’s Cardboard Classic Sled Race” presented by Banana 101.5 Grab a friend and start constructing your very own cardboard sled to tear up the hillside. There will be cash prizes and bragging rights for the top [...]

Cardboard Classic Starter Kits Are Now Available At The Banana Studios

Chris Monroe — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:47:46 +0000

The First Annual Banana 101.5 Cardboard Classic Sled Race is only one month away! We will be taking over Mt. Holly and tearing down the hill on some homemade sleds. If you are already signed up, you can stop by the Banana Studios any weekday from 8am-5pm to pay your entry fee and pick-up your starter kit...