RULES: 1. All Cardboard Derby crafts must be constructed solely of cardboard, tape, string, glue and paper. Absolutely no wood structures or frames, metal of any kind, fiberglass of plastic of any kind will be allowed. Duct tape or waxing the bottom of the craft is also not allowed!
2. Teams may consist of up to six member/pilots. In order to be eligible to win, all pilots must remain on the craft during the event and finish the course at the same time as the craft.
3. The craft must have functional braking controls. Pilots may slow the craft by any safe means. There must be at least one braking device per registered pilot. Uncontrolled crafts will be disqualified. Feet count as a braking device!
4. Crafts must be no more than 25 feet tall. Crafts taller than 25 feet will not be allowed on the course.
5. All pilots must be 18 years of age or older.
6. Pilots must wear non-hazardous clothing or costumes that is appropriate for safety reasons (no spike shoes, long scarves, or unusually confining clothing will be allowed). Participants are encouraged to wear protective clothing including helmets, goggles, padding, etc.
7. All crafts must be constructed with safety in mind. Any craft deemed to be unsafe may be disqualified by the event committee prior to the event and not be allowed to compete. Crafts must not be potentially dangerous to pilots, other contestants, spectators, the terrain or anything! Event organizers and sponsors accept no responsibility for the safety of any craft or the conduct or actions of any team.
8. The decision of the event committee or judges concerning awards, disqualification, or anything else related to the event, are final and unappealable.
9. Unsportsmanlike conduct is grounds for disqualification.
10. Every participant must read and sign a liability waiver form prior to the event. Those who have not signed a waiver will not be permitted to participate.
11. All crafts must provide easy exits for all pilots. No strapping in, complete or confining enclosures or other hazardous designs will be allowed.
12. Each team is responsible for clearing the mountain and surrounding areas of their crafts and/or what is left of them after the race.
13. Every craft must display two KBCO and two Budweiser stickers, which can be obtained on site before the race.
14. Teams must be at the staging area near the base of the Super Bee Lift in the East Village at Copper Mountain for check-in and pre-judging no later than 10am on Saturday, February 2, 2002. Each team captain must attend a mandatory briefing at 10am on the 2nd floor deck of Copper Station Lodge. Failure to attend will result in disqualification. Race starts at noon!
15. All participants must wear a manufacturer-made helmet.
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