GENERAL IDEA
Finish your machine before you arrive. Go faster than everyone else. Don't Crash. Win the admiration of your fellow racers (trophies will be awarded).
RACING CLASSES
Machines in both classes are based on hand-held power tools. A hand held power tool is a machine intended for handheld operation by one individual. A machine primarily used on a stationary mount, or rolled on wheels, or used by a group of people is not a hand tool for the purposes of this event. Hand tools might be electric (AC or DC), gas, pneumatic, hydraulic, cold fusion, steam or otherwise. Examples of hand tools are machines like belt sanders, angle grinders, Skilsaws, drills, chainsaws, weed wackers, vibrators, etc. Examples of things that are NOT hand tools are things like lawnmowers, floor sanders, generators, bench grinders, etc. You may not be in direct contact with your entry after the a race heat has started. That is, you cannot ride on your entry.
Hand tools used in the drag races can run on a variety of power sources, provided by either on-board or external sources. For external power sources, we will provide 20 amps of 120V AC per lane. For 240V AC, DC, pneumatic, gas and other sources, you are on your own.
AC electrical cords (12 gauge, 14 gauge and 16 gauge) will be 100' long per lane, originating at the starting line. They will have standard Edison 3-prong connectors. You will be responsible for "coiling" the cord on the ground or laying it along side the track for your run. No spools or cord guides allowed, but duct tape will be provided so you can tape the connectors together. Tangles or poor cord feed is your responsibility. See the note below on selecting the appropriate cord gauge.
Here are the details on the classes.
Super Stock (Single engine. Limited mods)
Super Stock machines are single engine power tools with no motor modifications or non-standard power sources (i.e. engine and power source needs to be box stock). Drive can be direct drive to track via the original blades, belts, etc, or via a custom gear/chain/tire configurations. Frames, wheels, guide rails, etc can be added as desired. Any motor or power type is allowed. But all "motors" must have originated in a hand power tool and be in their original form, with original power source driving it. Be honest. If you are uncertain about the definition of a hand power tool, see above. No vehicles built from RC cars allowed, because they are boring.
Pro-Supercharged (Multi-motor. Unlimited mods)
Same as Super Stock class, except with more than one motor and having any items not included under the super-stock category..
THE TRACK
The drag strip is 75 feet of reasonably flat wood track. There will be another 50 feet or so to slow down with hay bales, added blankets and futons to help with the deceleration of the faster entries. The lanes will be separated as shown below.
Machines will run on parallel wood tracks 12" wide with 2" X 4" rails on either side. We will make every effort to maintain the straightness and accuracy of this track, but expect some variation and bumps at the joints. This wood track will look something like this.
SAFETY
A Safety Officer will be available to register you for the competition as well as determine (to the best of his ability) if your machine will cause injury to you or the onlookers. The Safety Officer's decision on the safety of your entry is absolute.
QUESTIONS
Contact Chuck Pheatt at 620-341-5281 or email cpheatt@emporia.edu.
CORD GAUGE (from here)
| Amp Rating | Length 100 ft |
| 0-2 amps | 18 gauge |
| 2-3 amps | 18 gauge |
| 3-4 amps | 18 gauge |
| 4-5 amps | 18 gauge |
| 5-6 amps | 16 gauge |
| 6-8 amps | 16 gauge |
| 8-10 amps | 14 gauge |
| 10-12 amps | 14 gauge |
| 12-14 amps | 12 gauge |
| 14-16 amps | 12 gauge |
| 16-18 amps | 12 gauge |
