Mini Crawler Competitions *** Rules last amended on 11/14/02 ***
These rules and guidelines
are constantly amended throughout the season.
Vehicle specifications:
Tire height - 4" or less
Tire width - 1.5" or less (each)
Tires must be of a plastic or rubber compound with no spikes or other
traction aiding devices. Plastic or rubber tire sipping approved
Vehicle Track - 7" or less (measured outside to outside)
Vehicle Wheelbase - 9" or less (measured to the center of the wheels)
Must have a total of 4 tires located on 2 axles
Steering - NONE!
Minimum weight - 1#
Tire rotation - less than 1 minute for 1 tire rotation on flat /
unobstructed ground
Ground clearance - not regulated
Approach / Departure angles = not regulated
Quantity of motors onboard = not regulated
These are "release and watch" competition rigs. No "help"
allowed. Must be self propelled via batteries. No wires from vehicle to
operator, or separate location. If your battery dies on course, your run has
ended and distance will be measured. The MCC reserves the right (and will)
change vehicle specifications and competition format mid season. Gluing
your vehicles together might prove costly.
Suggested vehicle setup:
100% power to all 4 tires (i.e.. no differentials, no limited slip)
Beyond 90 degree approach and departure angles
More than 50% vehicle weight on the front axle
Bring your spare parts
Competition format:
Each rig will be allowed a single attempt on a given course
Distance traveled will be the score (inches). Measurement will be
perpendicular to the start line
Time will not be judged
If a competitor runs off the side of the course, distance will be measured when the last tire leaves the course
Distance traveled will be measured to the center of the most forward wheel
Course width will be approx 36" and length will be approx 6'
15 seconds with no forward movement will end the run
10 attempts up an obstacle without success will end the run
After each competitor has attempted the course, the competitor in last place
overall is allowed to modify the course. Obstacles may be adjusted without limitation, but length and width of course must remain the same
Course obstacles will be (but not limited to) firewood (4"-8" diameter), small rocks
(1"-3" diameter), large rocks (6"-8" diameter) & dirt
If a competitor runs the entire length of the course (not likely), they
will get a full score (72")
The "contest" will consist of a total of 10 courses and attempts
The winner of the contest will be the competitor with
the most distance traveled overall.
Entry fee = $0
1st place = $0
2nd place = $0
3rd place = $0
If you're from out of state and you choose not to attend in person, you can ship
your crawler to me and a friend of mine will run the course for you. We will not
be responsible for damage during shipping OR during the contest, however, care
will be taken. Please provide enough batteries to last the contest. No,
I'm not some psycho looking for free Legos, that would be... childish. :)
For an advance preview of the competitors check
out this link: Competitors
Here's a screen shot of the custom application that has
been developed to keep score: ScoreKeeper