The car may be disassembled to meet this requirement. If the judges are uncertain whether the car will fit inside the box when dissembled they may request that the team demonstrate they can do this. The car must carry a container that holds up to 500 ml of water without spilling. At the competition, only the water will be supplied, thus each car must already have its own container. All team members attending the National Competition must be National AIChE members.
Students are responsible for transportation of the chemicals to the competition sites.
Safe transportation protocol must be followed. Students are also responsible for arranging for the disposal of their chemicals and wastes. Hazardous chemical protocols must be followed and reported on the poster. If obvious safety violations have occurred the judges have the discretion to disqualify the entry. All cars must safely operate inside a building.