The Race:

1. All racers will start at the same starting line in front of the Post Office.
2. At the start of the race, Driver 1 is in the cart, Driver 2 is pushing the cart.
3. Halfway around the track, a designated stop will be marked where all carts must make a complete stop. There, Driver 1 and Driver 2 must switch positions.
4. Driver’s who fail to come to a complete stop in the designated area will receive a 5 second penalty.
5. Both Driver 1 and Driver 2 must cross the finish line to distinguish a completed race. (See Rules of the Race #3)
6. The finish line will be the same line as the start line, distinguishable by checkered flags.
7. The team with the fastest time around the track, including the mandatory switch of drivers, will win the heat and advance to the next round.

Race Rules:

• All carts must pass a day-of inspection in order to compete in the races.
• No bumping. Contact with any other cart or participant during the race is prohibited. This includes; ramming into carts or participants, shoving participants out of the way and/or intentional infliction of injury towards other participants.
• Race officials have the authority to disqualify any participants who show dangerous and/or unsportsmanlike behavior.
• False starts will be penalized by 5 seconds. (A false start is when Driver 2 pushes the cart before the starting gun is fired).
• The Driver, who is pushing the cart, must have both hands on the handle bar at all times. This is a safety measure to ensure maximum control of the cart. Breaking of this rule will result in a 10 second penalty.
• Carts that break during the race will be disqualified. A break constitutes; ANY PART of cart detaching from the base, wheels, handle bars, steering wheel, any piece of the body of the cart, and decorations.
• All decorations, logos, and designs must be permanently attached to the cart. If decorations fall off during the race, it will result in disqualification.