Please make sure your cart meets ALL the attributes of the Class it is entered in. All carts are scrutineered at the beginning of race day, to ensure they comply.
| Attribute | Upwey Class | Ranges Class | World Class | Novelty Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | N/A |
| Weight | 30 kg or less | 45 kg or less | 65 kg or less | Open |
| Length - from front wheel to rear of cart. Measure used to ensure carts fit on starter's ramp. | 1200 mm or less | 2100 mm or less | 2100 mm or less | Open. Note: Ramp can only accommodate 2100 mm from front wheel to rear of cart. Novelty carts only may decide not to use ramp. |
| Width | Between 400 to 1000 mm | Between 400 to 1000 mm | Between 400 to 1000 mm | Open |
| Wheel Diameter (including tyres) | 350 mm or less | 550 mm or less | 650 mm or less | Open |
| Number of Wheels | 4 | 4 | 3 or 4 | Open |
| Brakes & Steering (see note below table) | Adequate to control and stop billy cart safely | Adequate to control and stop billy cart safely | Adequate to control and stop billy cart safely | Adequate to control and stop billy cart safely |
| Number of Drivers | 1 | 1 | 1 | Open |
| Cart usable in another Class | Yes, in Ranges, World or Novelty | Yes, in World or Novelty | Yes, in Novelty | No, unless it matches all attributes of that class |
Notes:
Steering: Rope steering can be dangerous if one hand is taken off to apply brakes. Please ensure that in this case the feet can also control steering. Otherwise use a non-rope steering mechanism.
Driver Position: Head-First cart’s are prohibited.