MODIFIED POWER WHEELS DERBY RULES:

1.      Any regular electric Power Wheels vehicle is allowed.  No 4-wheeler or tractor type vehicles allowed.  The child’s legs must be inside the compartment.  The child must ride IN, not ride on, the vehicle.

2.      Children ages 5 to 10 years old may participate in the modified class.

3.      Helmets MUST be worn.  A full face helmet is recommended.

4.      Seatbelts MUST be installed, functioning, and wore at all times.

5.      NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED.

6.      Drill batteries, lawn mower batteries, car batteries are allowed. All batteries must be covered and placed in a safe location to prevent injury to the child, including injuries caused by battery acid.

7.      Upgraded motors/gearboxes allowed.  Only electric motors allowed.  Motors must be no larger than 775’s.  No scooter motors or electric go-cart motors allowed.

8.      Chassis must have originally been on a child’s ride-in car or truck.  No go-cart chassis or riding mower chassis allowed.

9.      All doors and tailgates should be taped or strapped shut.  No sharp edges.  You may use zip ties, duct tape, or any other flexible product for making them stay shut.

10.   Modifications to tires are allowed.  This includes rubber tires, screws in tires, etc.

11.   All Power Wheels must have a number so they can be recognized by the announcer in the tower.  You may use paint, stickers, or a small sign to do this.  Decorating is encouraged as we will have a crowd’s choice award.

12.   Do not add something to the Power Wheels vehicle that could cause the child to not be allowed in the derby.  Remember that THIS IS FOR KIDS.  You would have a disappointed child on your hands if they aren’t allowed to run.

13.   All Power Wheels vehicles will be checked in and then impounded until time for their event.

14.   One parent MUST accompany the child to the pit area.  One parent may be allowed on the track with the child during the event.

15.   Each heat will be given a time limit.

16.   If a child gets out of the Power Wheels vehicle during the event, that child is disqualified.

17.   If officials feel that a vehicle is unsafe or does not fit in the rule set, the entry will be loaded.  The officials have the final say.

PARENTS:  Please don’t forget that this is for fun. This is a great way to teach your child good sportsmanship. Although we will have trophies this year, we want the kids to have fun and get used to being on a track so they can keep derbies alive when they grow up. After all, they are the future of this sport.