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1. Wheels must not exceed 12 inches in diameter.
2. All wheels must be equipped with solid rubber tires.
3. Wheels may only have sleeve bearings, no ball or roller bearings.
4. Car frame is to be made from 2x4 inch construction lumber.
5. Roundhead ¼ inch bolts should be used to hold frame; screws
are a second choice. Nails will work loose.
6. All cars will have a seat and braced backrest and sides, so a boy
can steer comfortably with his feet. If car turns, sides on seat
will not allow boy to fall out.
7. Steering is done with the feet placed on the front axle; also by
holding a rope fastened to the front axle.
8. If threaded axles are used, the nuts should be secured with cotter
pins or wire.
9. Front steering axle pivot bolt nut should be secured via double
nutting or cotter pin, etc.
10. Cars will be equipped with an adequate safety belt securely fastened
to the main backbone of the car.
11. Each Cub Scout, while participating in the race, will wear a protective
head covering such as a football helmet, racing helmet, or bicycle helmet.
12. Gloves and kneepads are recommended.
13. The overall length of the car is to be a maximum of 5 feet.
Wheelbase (front to rear axle) is a maximum of 4 feet. The width
of the car, measured from the circumference of the wheels may vary from
30 to 36 inches.
14. Cars are to be equipped with a handbrake with its rubbing surface
faced with a rubber material such as a strip of old tire. This, when
dragged on the ground, will stop the car.
15. During the race, two 2x4 inch blocks fastened 1/8 inch from the
centerboard will limit the turning radius.
16. Push pole will be used for starting; car should have accommodation
for this starting pole. Each car will provide a push pole.
17. Cars will have its den number painted on rear.
1. Each den has one car, and each boy in the den races the car once.
The den with the lowest average racing time wins.
2. Cub Scouts bring car to the inspection station where it is checked.
3. Car and drivers then go to the registration table where names and
cars are scheduled.
4. As the announcer calls his name, each Cub Scout moves to the starting
line and is helped into his car. Helmet is put on and seat
belt is fastened.
5. While car is in motion, driver should not try to stop the car with
his feet, they should remain on the steering axle.
6. Cub Scouts should each know how to steer and stop the car using
the brake.
7. After each run, the driver should pull car back to the starting
line. The Cub Scout should walk near the curb, allowing the next
car a clear road.
8. Everyone must remain off the roadway during the race.
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