Rat traps are dangerous, and can easily break a finger. The mouse trap must be kept intact. It is intended to stay on the ground. The vehicle is to remain in contact with the ground at all times. The mouse trap is to be the vehicles only source of power.
All entries are subject to a safety check.
All entries will be allowed only 2 runs as part of the contest. The best of the two runs will be accepted. A contestant cannot earn more than the maximum points without traveling among the top 3 farthest distances. Suppose your vehicle travels 37 feet.