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 | All | Yes | Type B | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Oct 16, 2023
WV
4
It is strongly recommended that teams using a kit impound a description of the substantial modification required by the Construction Policy to help the Event Supervisor verify they have met this requirement.
Oct 16, 2023
WV
3
Section 3.e.iii.: A paper flag for the timing system must be attached to the trailing side of the dowel with the paper’s center height at 17.0cm ± 1.0 cm. The paper size must be 5.0 cm by 5.0 cm ± 1.0 cm. The paper may be any color and decorated. A paper flag may be attached to the trailing side of the dowel, but this is not required for VASO’s timing system and will not be judged at VASO tournaments.
Oct 16, 2023
WV
2
Section 2.a.: Each team must bring and impound one Vehicle, alignment devices (if used), a Practice and Design Log (if prepared for a bonus), and additional/spare parts. The Vehicle must be impounded in its lowest potential energy state.
Sep 18, 2023
WV
1
The Calculator Matrix at the end of the Rulebook has an error. It should indicate that Class I, Class II, and Class III calculators are allowed in this event.