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RULES & REGULATIONS
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This is gravity racing. No form of motive power is allowed.
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Cars must run on four wheels, two front and two rear. Wheel diameter can be no smaller than six inches. All four wheels must touch the ground.
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Car must have full one-piece floor and body and must be fully enclosed except for cockpit.
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A properly fitted and approved motorcycle, snowmobile, bicycle or hockey helmet is required and must be fastened properly when racing. No other style helmet will be allowed.
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Brakes must be capable of a short, safe stop with no damage to road surface.
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Steering must be by wheel or bicycle handle bar. If using cable, it must be a minimum 1/8 inch in diameter.Automotive type steering is strongly recommended by the race committee. Cars with steering deemed unsafe by race officials will not be allowed to participate.
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Clothesline, rope and foot controlled steering will not be allowed.
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Cables and clamps for steering or brakes must be cable type. Clothesline cable or clamps will not be allowed. Special cosideration may be given to the handicapped regarding braking systems and other related items.
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No modifications to the car are permitted after the two time trials.
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The finish light beam will be set at eight inches above the road surface. Cars must have a solid piece of body at least six inches long to break timing light beam at eight inches above the road.
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Maximum weight of race car (without driver) cannot exceed 200 pounds. Any additional weight added to the car to reach your maximum weight of 200 pounds MUST be fastened securely to the car.
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All cars will be safety inspected before the race. The race committee can, at their discretion, remove any car and/or driver that is considered unsafe or not meeting any of the above regulations. The race committee has the authority to conduct mini inspections at their discretion.
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Age of participants is 6 to 16.
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Typical race day schedule consists of two practice runs, two time trials and two race runs.
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Registration will close 1/2 hour before race time.
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