South Carolina
Ranger Derby Rules

Version 2.0

1. Car Kit.

The only authorized car kits that can compete in the Royal Ranger Sectional and/or District competitions are the Official Royal Ranger Derby Kits from Gospel Publishing House Item number 18MR7540 and 18MR7556.

2. Race Car Specifications:

a) Overall width not to exceed 2 3/4 inches.
b) Minimum inside dimension (width) at wheels 1 3/4 inches.
c) Overall length not to exceed 7 1/2 inches.
d) Overall height not to exceed 3 inches.
e) Minimum ground clearance 3/8 inches.
f) Total weight not to exceed 6.0 ounces.

3. Race Car Restrictions:

a) No washers, bushings, spring suspension, or bearings may be added to wheels.
b) No loose materials are permitted.
c) Weights cannot be taped onto the car.
d) Cars must be freewheeling, no starting attachments allowed
e) A racecar may only be raced for one year.
f) Each car will be allowed to register in only one category per level of racing during a racing event.

 

Note: Category defined as Ranger Kids, Discovery Rangers, Adventure Rangers etc. The level of Racing defined as Outpost level, Sectional level, District level etc.

4. Lubrication: Lubrication must be dry black powdered graphite only.

5. Wheels and Wheelbase:

a) Wheels must be as supplied in the kit, no alterations permitted. (Minor sanding of wheels to remove imperfections is allowed.)

b) Wheel base must remain as received in the car kit. Wheelbase is defined as the distance between axles. The only Wheel base alteration allowed is changing the depth of the axle slot in order to modify the ground clearance of the car. The car must still conform to all specifications in Rule 2.

6. Inspection: Race officials will inspect cars at registration and will disqualify those cars that do not adhere to these rules. Those cars that pass inspection will be impounded. Once a car is impounded no modifications, lubrication or adjustments will be allowed until the end of racing.

7. Food: No food or drink is allowed near the track, inspection area or car impound area.

8. Track: No one is allowed to cross the track at any time, except race officials.

9. Loose Parts: Cars which loose parts during a race, except a wheel, will not be allowed re-attach the part or parts.

10. Attendance: Attendance is mandatory in order to participate in racing. Race officials will determine whether a car will be allowed to race without the registrant in attendance.

South Carolina Royal Ranger
Derby General Guidelines

Version 2.0

1. Cars for any Ranger's category of competition should reflect the work of a boy himself or the work of a boy and an adult. No car should be entered into competition that does not reflect to some extent the work of a boy. The work should reflect the ability of the boy according to age.

Example: A straight arrow may only be able to sand and paint a car, where a trailblazer should be able to completely build the car. (Exceptions do exist)

2. Trophy sizes will be determined by the height of the trophy column (this does not include base or headpiece). The following is a list of column heights for various levels of racing:

First Place
Second Place
Third Place
District Race Column Height 6 inches 5 inches 4 inches
Sectional Race Column Height 5 inches 4 inches 3 inches
Outpost Race Column Height 4 inches 3 inches 2 inches

Trophy sizes for Best Design' and 'Fastest Car' will equal the first place trophy for that level of racing.

3. Categories for Fathers, Mothers, and Siblings are encouraged. Ribbons may be given in place of trophies for these events.

4. Judging of cars for "Best Design" will be by the following formula:

Originality---40%

Workmanship---30%

General Appearance---30%

5. Winners are to be determined by two Commanders or electronic equipment at the finish line.

6. All contestants must remain clear of the "show car" judging area.

7. All races must allow each car to race at least twice.

Double Elimination By-Run Guidelines

1. A Race Car may only receive one By Run.

2. If the race time or speed can be determined, the By Run should be given to the car with the fastest time or speed. (SUBJECT TO THE FIRST GUIDELINE.)

3. IF the race time or speed cannot be determined, the By Run should be given rotating through the lineup. (SUBJECT TO THE FIRST GUIDELINE.)