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Printer-Friendly Railroad Crossing (Front Stop)


Purpose:
The contestant is required to stop with the front bumper of the vehicle in the scoring zone, located 15' prior to the simulated railroad crossing. The driver is allowed only one stop. Measure is to be taken from the center of the bumper. The driver shall blow horn when ready for measurement.

Scoring:
Position score minus penalties.

Penalties:
50 points - failure to blow horn.
15 points - each instance of striking any course fix­ture (10 for hit, 5 for reposition)
25 points - failing to maintain normal driving position
50 points - stopping and moving before being mea­sured.
50 points - going out of bounds

Dimensions:
L =12'
A = Length of vehicle
S = Score Zone begins 15' before the railroad crossing