Table of ContentsTHE TOP TEN RULES

  1. The fastest car wins.

  2. Only one motor may be used in the gear train.

  3. The car must fit on the track and be able to drive up the hills.
      The dimensions of the track are:
      • 1 ft. wide
      • center groove that fits a 2 x any length Lego
      • 16 ft. flat track (in order of appearance)
      • 8 ft. downhill with an angle of 13.5 degrees
      • 16 ft. flat track
      • 8 ft. up hill with an angle of 13.5 degrees
      • 4 ft. flat track
      • 4 ft. flat track of stopping distance

  4. A light sensor on the car must be used for starting and stopping the race.

  5. Two cars race against each other in every race. The car that wins the race advances to the next round of races. Cars will only race against other cars with the same number of previous races.

  6. Only the pieces that cross the finish line can advance to the next race.

  7. No human intervention is permitted durring a race.

  8. A car may not impede the efforts of another car.

  9. No lubricants may be used for any purpose.

  10. Gears and shafts are the only parts that may be glued to anything. All other structural stability must result from the LEGO peices alone.
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