1. Each team must sign a waiver before entering. .
2. Teams are limited to five members total. Three team members maximum may sit in the car. Two members not seated in
the car can be a pushers. All five team members can be involved in the pre-race performance.
a. Once the car is in motion, no jumping into the car is permitted; this includes the pushers.
3. Each team will be allowed a 10-yd push at the start line by one designated pusher. The pusher cannot step over the
start line.
4. Cars must be gravity-powered. No kinetics, wind, propulsion, engines, or other means of acceleration are allowed.
5. Cars must have functional brakes.
a. We recommend testing your brakes in a variety of scenarios before you hit the race course!
b. Your brakes will be tested by Kendall Auto technicians; cars that are deemed unsafe will not be allowed to
compete (You will be able to bring them into our dealership and test a week before the derby).
6.. “Face-first” driving position is not allowed – head and body must stay in car.
a. Your face cannot extend past the front bumper of your car.
b. Steering controls must be in front of all members inside the car (drivers and passengers).
7. Helmets are required. No bike helmets allowed, these must be DOT or motorcycle style helmets for your safety.
8.. Arms and legs must remain in the car at all times.
9. NO exposed sharp edges are allowed.
a. Sheet metal edges must be folded over or hemmed
10. Cars must have at least two wheels in contact with the track at all times.
11. Maximum car dimensions:
a. May not exceed 5 feet or 60 inches in width
b. May not exceed 12 feet or 144 inches in length
c. May not exceed 8 feet or 96 inches in height
d. May not exceed 500 pounds in weight
12. You can have a push pole but it cannot exceed 10 feet.
13. Luges or skateboards do NOT qualify as a derby car. Additionally, teams are not permitted to used skateboard or
caster wheels.