Div B Events
Div C Events

Wheeled Vehicle
Teams must design, build, and test one Vehicle that uses a non-metallic, elastic material as its sole means of propulsion to travel a distance as quickly and accurately as possible.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
---|---|---|---|---|
B | Hands-On Day | Yes | Type B | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
October 19, 2022
Rule 5.b.ii. 0.25 m Timing Line - a line of 2.5 cm tape, approximately 70 cm long, to be placed perpendicular to and centered on the imaginary Center Line. The edge of the line closest to the Start Point must be 0.25 cm m from the Start Point.
October 9, 2022
Rule 3.e. - Since dowels sold as “¼ inch dowels” are typically slightly narrower than that, VASO will accept dowels that measure approximately ¼ inch.
October 8, 2022
Add a rule 4.b.iv. - If a kit was used to build the team’s device, the Design Log must also include an explanation of at least one substantial modification made to the kit as required by the Constructed Devices Policy.
October 5, 2022
Rule 4.e. - Logs will not necessarily be returned to teams. Teams should keep their original log and submit a copy to the Event Supervisor.
Resources
Videos shown in the "Let's Chat" talk
Nationals 2023 General Vehicle Lessons and Tips Video