Rally Rules

• Rules below are to ensure everyone has a good time!

General Rules

1. Judges decisions are final.

2. All Cubs and Scouters participating must be in uniform.

3. Kub Kar Races are designed for youth participation, and as such, family and friends should limit their participation and influence. (where it appears there is minimal youth involvement, it may/may not affect voting decisions)

4. The Cub Scout must be at the race to race the Kub Kar (exceptions may be made at the discretion of the officials depending on reason)

5. One Kub Kar per Cub Scout & one Cub Scout (driver) per Kub Kar

Vehicle Specifications

1. Each Kub Kar is to be original built within current Scouting year. 

2. Once the Kub Kar has passed the weigh-in it cannot be adjusted or reoiled 

3. Width shall not exceed 70mm

4. Length shall not exceed 180mm

5. Height shall not exceed 76mm

6. Weight shall not exceed 142 grams (as per the official’s scale at the race venue) 

7. The Kub Kar chassis shall clear the track by no less than 9.5 mm with a minimum track (between the wheels) of 45mm

8. Wheel bearings, washers & bushings are prohibited, and may not be modified. 

9. Only Kub Kar wheels can be used. All wheels MUST meet the track, and wheels & axles may NOT be modified. 

10. The Kub Kar shall not ride on any type of springs

11. The Kub Kar must be freewheeling with no starting devices 

12. No loose materials of any kind are permitted on the vehicle 

13. ONLY the contents of the Kub Kar Kit may be used, as well as the permitted decals as in Rule #16 (Use of the Box is NOT permitted) Detailing is permitted such as steering wheel, driver (if made from kit materials. Toys may not be affixed), decals (Kar Wraps are permitted as long as the bottom of the car is clear, and decals must lay flat), painting, and interior detail as long as these items do not affect the maximum weight of the vehicle 

14. All painted surfaces must be dry! The bottom of the Kar may be painted but MUST NOT BE COVERED with any decals. 

15. Lubrication - Powdered graphite or teflon may be applied to the Kub Kar prior to registration/weigh-in outside of the building -- all excess lubricant must be wiped off the Kub Kar before racing. Lubrication is not permitted between races. The use of liquid lubricants (oil, 3-in-one, WD-40, Jig-A-Loo, etc.) is not permitted on-site -- if liquid lubrication was applied to the Kub Kar prior to arriving, all visible lubrication must be wiped off prior to registration. 

16. Kub Kar numbers MUST be displayed on the top of the Kar, and clearly visible. Use of paint or decal (any) is permitted. Decals must lay flat. 

17. Inspection – ALL Kub Kars must pass inspection as per the race officials. The decision of the officials is final. The officials have the right to disqualify Kars that fail to pass inspection, or those of individuals acting in an un-Scoutly manner. (eg: arguing with the Officials)

It is strongly recommended that each Pack ensure the Cubs' Kars are within spec before Rally.

Races

1. All Kub Kars must start by gravity from a standstill, at a starting line on the track or special ramp, without any help. No pushing will be allowed.

2. If a Kub Kar goes off the track or causes another Kar to go off the track on the first run, there is no contest. The race is to be re-run. If the same Kub Kar leaves the track or causes another Kar to go off the track on the second run, the vehicle will place last.

3. The Kub Kar whose nose is first over the finish line is the winner.

4. In the event of a tie (i.e. the track judge cannot decide the winner), the Kub Kars involved in the tie will rerun the race after switching lanes.

5. Each Cub's Kar will run a minimum of 10 races.  The track judge will sign the Rally Card in the position in which the Kub Kar finished.  The Cub will then proceed to the track number corresponding to that position.  Cubs are to form a line behind the Starter at each track.  Lane will be assigned in sequence based on the Cub's position in the line (first in line ˃ lane one, second in line ˃ lane two, third in line ˃ lane three).

6. When a Cub has completed his/her races, Cubs are to take their Kub Kar to the Design Table for judging and submit their Rally Card to the Registration Desk for tabulation.

7. Finalists will be determined by the number of times each Cub finished, first, second or third from the preliminary races. In the event of more than the required number of Cubs being eligible for the Finals, an elimination race-off may be required to break a tie.