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Printer-Friendly Rear Stop


Purpose:
The contestant after crossing the stop line is required to stop the rear of the vehicle in the scoring zone. The driver is only allowed one stop. The line is set such that it can only be seen on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Scoring:
Position score minus penalties.

Measurement:
Both corners of the tailboard must be within the confines of the stop line. Measure from the center of the tailboard. The driver shall blow horn when ready for measurement.

Penalties:
5 points - failure to blow horn.
15 points - each instance of striking any course fixture.
25 points - failure to follow instructions.
50 points - stopping and moving before being measured.
50 points - going out of bounds.

Dimensions:
L = 15' to 18'
W= 4" wide
E = Minimum length of vehicle plus 10'.

Approach should be what ever space is needed to assure that the longest vehicle can be straight and perpendicu­lar to the stop line when the rear bumper crosses it.