SPEED Car Requirements and Rules

Materials

• Cars must be primarily made of PINE wood
• Decorative materials allowed if safe and secure
• Official Kits can be purchased HERE

Dimensions

• Max Length: 7 inches
• Max Width: 2.75 inches (Including Wheels)
• Max Height: 3 inches
• Minimum Bottom Clearance: 3/8 inch
• Max Weight: 5.0 ounces

Performance Rules

• Gravity-powered only
• No motors, springs, or propulsion devices
• Only dry graphite lubricant allowed
• Cars must not damage the track or interfere with others
• Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
• The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.
• No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.

All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race. Judges ruling is final.

Race Format

• Multiple heats throughout the day. Total number will be determined by number of entries.
• Each car will run 4 times. Lanes are rotated for fairness.
• Fastest recorded time determines winners.
• Top 4 times will run at the end of the day in final race off

Conduct

• All ages compete together so let’s keep it light and fun.
• Good sportsmanship required
• Only officials may handle cars during races
• All decisions by race officials are final

CREATIVITY Car Requirements and Rules

Materials

• Cars must be primarily made of wood. All species of wood welcome
• Decorative materials allowed if safe and secure
• Official Kits can be purchased HERE
• Get creative!

Dimensions

• Max Length: 7 inches
• Max Width: 2.75 inches (Including Wheels)
• Max Height: 5 inches
• Minimum Bottom Clearance: 1 inch
• Max Weight: 16 ounces

Performance Rules

• Gravity-powered only
• No motors, springs, or propulsion devices
• All lubricants are permitted
• Cars must not damage the track or interfere with others
• Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are permitted.
• The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices.

Race Format

• This race will be single elimination tournament style.
• Lane assignment will be randomly selected for each car
• Fastest time of each heat will move on

Conduct

• All ages compete together so let’s keep it light and fun.
• Good sportsmanship required
• Only officials may handle cars during races
• All decisions by race officials are final