Planning Guide for a
KubKar Challenge Event1. Event Information:
Date:
Location:
Time:
Length of the Event:
Arrival Time of the Set-up Crew:2. Number of Participants:
Cubs: Scouts: Venturers: Leaders:3. Tasks to be Filled by Volunteers:
Principle Contact
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Official Scorer
Score Assistant
Race Control Crew
Registration
Crowd Control
Pit Crew
First Aid
Interface with other parties (mall - for insurance, restaurants etc...)4. Equipment Needed:
KubKar tracks
Gazebo tent
Group banners
Pack/Troop flags
Ropes and stands for crowd control
Tables:
- The Pit
- Registration
- Car and Truck Park
- Command Central
Tablecloth for car and truck park - with numbered squared for each car
Weigh scale to measure the weight of the car at registration time
Dimensional gauge or template box to measure the length/width/height of the car at registration time
Computer (plus projector/screen) and Scoring Software
Registration and race car results scoring forms
Walkie-talkies to relay results
First Aid kits
Pit Stop tools and spare parts (wheels, lubricant, axles)
"At the Pit", "Gone Home" Notices
Glue, tape, markers, rolls of paper, tablecloth for award area
Avery labels to number the cars
Easels and pads to display the score and upcoming car numbers
"Dummy" race cars
Location Signs:
- Staging Area
- Registration
- Scoring
- Pit
- Start
- Finish
Direction/Location signs:
- Entrances
- Washrooms
Ribbons:
- Participation, trucks
Trophies:
- KubKar
- Truck
- Other trophies (Best of Show etc..)
Engraving machine to label trophies
Power bar and extension cords
Garbage bags and brooms
Racing rules5. Proposed Schedule for the Day
Time Activity Person Responsible 9:00 - 9:45 Set-up of the Location
KubKar Track
Scouts Canada Tent
Area Location Signs
Mall Direction/Location Signs
Tables
Pre-Numbered Tablecloth
Computer Setup
Crowd-Control Fences/Ropes
Easel and Pad
Group Banner
Pack/Troop Flags
First Aid Kits9:45 - 10:30 Fill in Registration Forms
Weigh-In
Number Assignment for each Car
Participation Ribbon10:30 - 11:00 1st Round of Races 11:00 - 11:30 2ndRound of Races 10:30 - 12:00 3rd Round of Races 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch Break 12:30 - 13:00 4th Round of Races 13:00 - 13:30 5th Round of Races 13:30 - 14:00 6th Round of Races 14:00 - 14:30 Tabulation of Finalists
Pickup Truck/18 Wheel Truck Races14:30 - 15:00 Final Races 15:00 - 15:30 Awards, Recognition
District Executives Talk15:30 - 16:00 "No Trace" Clean-up of Race Area 6. KubKar Challenge Rules:
- Cars and trucks must remain on their numbered position on the Car and Truck Park Table when not on the track for a race except for repairs at the Pit Stop and when withdrawn from competition.
- When the car or truck is in the Pit Stop, its "parking space" must be covered with an "At the Pit" Notice.
- If a "numbered" car or truck is withdrawn from the competition, the Official Scorer must be notified immediately and its "parking space" must be covered with a "Gone Home" notice.
- Only Race Control Crew will be permitted inside of the roped-off race track area and the Car/Truck parking area.
- The Official Scorer has the final decision-making authority in all race disputes.
- Drivers may enter multiple KubKars and Trucks in the KubKar Challenge Event including models from previous years provided the total number is not excessive for the time available. For the final elimination races only one car per cub is allowed.7. KubKars and Trucks Construction Specifications:
KubKars, pickup trucks and 18 wheel trucks must conform to the following construction specifications:
KubKar/Pickup Truck Truck Cab 18 Wheel Truck Trailer Maximum Weight 142 grams
5 ounces255 grams
9 ounces450 grams
16 ouncesMaximum Length 17.8 cm
7 inches20.5 cm
8 inches33.0 cm
13 inchesOverall Height Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Maximum Outside Width 7.0 cm
2 3/4 inches8.6 cm
3 3/8 inches9.5 cm
3 3/4 inchesMaximum Width Between Inside of Wheels 4.5 cm
1 3/4 inches4.5 cm
1 3/4 inches4.5 cm
1 3/4 inchesMinimum Clearance Between the Chassis & the Track 0.95 cm
3/8 inches0.95 cm
3/8 inches0.95 cm
3/8 inchesWheels and Axles Scouts Canada
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Kit IssueAxles and wheels may be lubricated with a dry lubricant such as dry graphite or Teflon. It is suggested that silicone spray, WD-40 or oil not be used as it may soften the plastic wheels. 8. Restrictions:
- Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.
- Neither the KubKar nor the truck cabs/trailer shall ride on springs.
- Details and attachments may be added providing they are securely fastened and do not exceed the maximum length, width, height and weight specifications.
- KubKars and truck cabs/trailer must be free-wheeling and may only be propelled by the force of gravity.
- KubKars and truck cabs/trailer are subject to inspection by an official inspection committee to determine eligibility.
- Drivers may enter multiple KubKars and trucks in the KubKar Challenge Event including models from previous years provided the total number is not excessive for the time available. The number is to be decided beforehand, and one model must be new for the current year.