Changes to JSS Regional RULES & REGULATIONS for year 2000
(1)
Old Rule:
1. The motor and solar panel supplied in the JSS kit must be used without modification. Panels cannot be shaved, drilled or delaminated. Motors may not be re-wound or disassembled. However, reflectors, supports, and power leads may be added to these components as needed. The solar panels used in 1995-1998 may be used this year as well. The motors from 1996-1998 may also be re-used (#280 Mabuchi). Any other panels and motors may not be used in the competition.
New Rule:
1. The Ray Catcher solar panel sold by Pitsco and the JSS Solar Panel sold by Solar World may be used. Panels cannot be shaved, drilled or delaminated. The motors supplied with these panels (Mabuchi #280-2865 and Mabuchi #260-18130) may be used. Motors may not be re-wound or disassembled. The solar panels used in 1995-1998 may be used this year as well. The motors from 1996-1998 may also be re-used. Any other panels and motors may not be used in the competition. All parts mentioned here must be used without modification. However, reflectors, supports, and power leads may be added to these components as needed.
(2)
Old Rule:
5. The sponsor decals that are supplied with the JSS kit must be prominently displayed on the vehicle (i.e.. the decals must be visible when the car is in the ready to race position). Allow a 3 cm. x 3 cm. surface for the car number.
New Rule:
5. A 3 cm. x 3 cm. surface must be available for the car number. Sponsor decals must be prominently displayed on the vehicle (i.e.. the decals must be visible when the car is in the ready to race position).
(3)
Old Rule:
13. Only two members of the race team will be allowed on the track during the race: one at the starting line and one at the finish line.
New Rule:
13. Only two members of the race team will be allowed on the track during the race: one at the starting line and one at the finish line. A non-team member may act as a catcher if necessary. Student non-team members will be chosen over adult non-team members if possible.
(4)
Old Rule:
17. A vehicle that passes outside its own lane will be disqualified.
New Rule:
17. Any car that leaves its lane will be disqualified from the heat in question. However, the offending vehicle may compete in it's second trial if not having done so already. If the car leaving it's lane interferes with any other cars those cars whose run was interfered with will be allowed an additional opportunity to run.
(5)
Old Rule:
18. Loss of payload during a race will result in disqualification.
New Rule:
18. Loss of payload during a race will result in disqualification from the heat in question. However, the offending vehicle may compete in it's second trial if not having done so already. If the loss of payload interferes with any other cars those cars whose run was interfered with will be allowed an additional opportunity to run.
(6)
New Rule: To be added under "Materials and vehicle specifications:"
x. Vehicle must be of students own design and manufacturer from current school year, no car or major part thereof from a previous year shall be allowed to compete.
(7)
New Rule: To be added under "Conduct of the Race"
x. Each vehicle must have an assigned student team captain. No student shall be assigned team captain to more than one vehicle. No team shall consist of more than four students.
