CARDBOARD DERBY RULES
Saturday, February 12th 2011
1. All Cardboard Derby crafts must be constructed solely of cardboard, tape, string, glue
and paper. Absolutely NO wood structures or metal of any kind, fiberglass or plastic or
composite and etc. of any kind will be allowed. Waxes and speed coatings are allowed.
Plastic bottoms and accessories are allowed if safe. No artificial propulsion.
2. Teams may consist of up to four people and the Cardboard Derby craft may carry all
four registered pilots on the craft at one time. All pilots must remain on the craft during
the event and finish the course at the same time as the craft.
3 . Cardboard Derby craft must have functional braking controls. Pilots may slow craft
by any safe means. There must be at least one breaking device per registered pilot.
Uncontrolled crafts will be disqualified
4. One pilot must be 21 years of age or older. Under age pilots - parent/guardian must
sign the waiver.
5 . Pilots must wear non-hazardous clothing or costumes. Clothing must be appropriate
for safety reasons (no spiked shoes, long scarves or confining clothing will be allowed).
Participants are encouraged to wear protective clothing including goggles and padding.
Helmets must be worn.
6. All crafts must be constructed with safety in mind. Any craft deemed to be unsafe
may be disqualified by the event committee prior to the event and not allowed to
compete. Crafts must not be potentially dangerous to pilots, other contestants, or
spectators. Event organizers and sponsors accept no responsibility for the safety of any
craft or the conduct or actions of any team.
7. The decisions of the event committee or judges concerning
awards, disqualification or anything else related to the event are
FINAL.
8. Unsportsmanlike conduct is grounds for disqualification.
9. Every participant must read and sign a liability waiver form prior to the event. Those
who have not signed a waiver will not be permitted to participate.
10. All crafts must provide easy exits for all pilots. No strapping in, complete or confining
enclosures or other hazardous designs will be allowed.
The competition: Points will be awarded in the following categories:
A. Winners of the race (by time) :
First: 100 points
Second: 80 points
Third: 70 points
Fourth: 60 pts.
B. Artistic Merit: Maximum: 30 pts.
C. Technical Innovation: Maximum: 30 pts.
D. Musical Merit: Maximum: 30 pts.
E. Team Spirit: Maximum: 25 pts.
(Ties will be broken by a sudden-death race ).
Winners will be:
First Place in the Overall Competition (based on total points),
Second Overall Competition,
Race Winner
Race Second Place
An act of sabotage will disqualify the offenders.