Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Location: Dr. Kearney Middle School - Shop and Field Area

About the Rodeo

The SD 60 Go-Kart Rodeo is the ultimate showcase of technical trades skill, engineering efficiency, and on-track performance for SD60 students in the region. This full-day event challenges teams to not only build a functional go-kart but to push its limits through rigorous fabrication challenges and demanding track trials.

We emphasize Work Efficiency—rewarding teams that build light, strong, and highly efficient machines over simply the biggest or fastest. We feature competition streams for both Manual Karts and Autonomous Karts.

Event Highlights & Special Features

• The Maximum Torque Challenge: This competition event featuring a sponsored industrial dynamometer to objectively measure each kart's maximum pulling force, resulting in our unique Work Efficiency Index (WEI) score.

• The Sled Fabrication Challenge: An engaging morning event where teams rapidly fabricate a unique attachment to test their welding skills and structural design under load.

• The Open Run Trials: A fast-paced, parallel event where manual karts rotate between five different tracks to test endurance, precision, and off-road durability.

• Autonomous Driving Challenges: A dedicated course where student-programmed karts compete to navigate obstacles and boundaries using sensors and code.

Open Run Challenges

Here are the five safe and engineering-focused track challenges:

1. Station A: The Endurance Circuit: Reliability Run

   • Focus: Sustained power, thermal management, and bolt security over time.

2. Station B: The Autocross Slalom: Precision Challenge

   • Focus: Steering efficiency, quick chassis response (yaw), and geometric tuning (Toe-out).

3. Station C: The Obstacle Course: Resilience Test

   • Focus: Chassis ground clearance and mechanical robustness through varied moderate obstacles.

4. Station D: The Running Track Speed Trial: Sustained Performance Test

• Focus: Stability and chassis balance under sustained speed. This event tests the reliability of the drivetrain and the quality of the team's alignment and steering tuning on a high-speed, controlled surface.

5. Station E: The Rallycross Gauntlet: Mixed-Surface Test

   • Focus: Drivetrain torque application on loose ground and strategic thinking using the "Joker Lap" (Alternate Route) element.

Quick Navigation Links

Use the menu below to find the specific details you need for the competition:

• Official Schedule: The complete 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM timeline, including mandatory inspection and event flow.

• Rules & Safety: The Technical Fabrication Inspection Checklist, track safety protocols, and guidelines for the Mobile Repair Unit.

• Official Rule Book: This rule book is the official guideline for the event. Any situation not explicitly covered will be decided by the Competition Director, Mr. McColm, whose ruling will be final.

• Open Run Tracks: An in-depth description of the five Open Run Challenges, including common failure modes

• Competition Scoring: The detailed breakdown of the Work Efficiency Index (WEI) formula and how all points are awarded.

• Rodeo Sponsorship: Opportunities for industry and community partners to support the event and promote skilled trades.

Spectator Information

The most dynamic viewing period is the Open Run Challenge from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Students and community members are welcome to attend. Please respect all safety barriers and spectator zones marked on the field.