Rules for Robotics Engineering I Competition 2011

Race # 4:  CACC Drag Race - A Drag Race Competition

The racetrack will consist of 4 lanes 20 feet long.
There will be a test lane for practice.  However,  timers will take no times until the actual race begins.

The robots will be placed at the beginning of their respective lanes.

We will have three heats of four.

The winners of these three heats will compete in the finals.

Finalist will have 10 minutes to make any necessary repairs or alterations before the final race.

May the best robot win!

Rules:

1. The robot’s front wheels must start behind the starting line.

2. Robots will be disqualified (in this heat), if any piece falls off during the race.

3. Robots will be disqualified (in this heat), if any wheel completely crosses a lane marker.  (means it's ok to touch the lane line.)

4. Robots failing to stop within three feet after crossing the finish line will be disqualified.

5. You will place your robot at the starting line and start the program. The robot must be activated to take off when it hears the starting gun.

6. The first robot whose nose crosses the finish line is the winner.

Each member of the winning team will receive a winner's certificate and a prize.