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Motor Grader Roadeo Course
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General Rules:
Obstacle #1 – Lean Machine
The objective of this obstacle is that the operator must engage the softball on top of the holder and knock the ball off the holder without tipping the holder.
| Total points possible | 350 |
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| Blade knocks the ball off the stand | 150 points |
| Ball lands in bucket | 200 points |
Obstacle #2 – Lateral Ditch Clean Out
The objective of this obstacle is to simulate cleaning out a lateral ditch from the road. The operator will be required to keep the left tandem outside the foul line. Using articulation, wheel lean, blade and circle functions to reach out and strike the cones tipping them over. Two cones are set at a maximum reach for a bonus score.
| Total points possible | 250 |
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| Blade strikes and tips over cone 1, 2 and 3 | 50 points each |
| Blade strikes and tips over cones 4 and 5 | 75 points each |
| Bonus if all five cones are knocked down | 50 points |
| Crossing foul line with rear tandem | 0 points |
Obstacle #3 – Cul-De-Sac
The operator uses all steering functions to strike the candlestick cones in a right hand turn.
| Total points possible | 350 |
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| Blade strikes and tips over cones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 | 60 points each |
| Bonus if all five cones are knocked over | 50 points |
Obstacle #4 – Offset Alley
The objective of this obstacle is to simulate maneuvering a Motor Grader through multiple objects while removing snow.
The operator will be required to maneuver the Motor Grader through the three alleys and will be required to hit the softballs off the three target cones placed between each alley by utilizing the mold board, wheel lean and articulation functions of the grader. Points will be deducted for hitting any other portion of the alleys.
| Total points possible | 350 |
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| Each softball knocked off the T –stands | 50 points |
| Each barrel or barricade hit | -50 points |
| Bonus if all six softballs are knocked off | 50 points |
Obstacle #5 – Ditching
The objective is to knock balls off the bases while leaving the bricks on either side of the ball and base still standing. The operator lowers blade into ditching position to hit balls off of stand. Deductions will result if metal collars are touched.
| Total points possible | 350 points |
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| Each softball hit and knocked off | 50 points |
| Each metal collar touched or moved | -50 points |
| Bonus if all balls are knocked off cleanly | 50 points |
| If any brick is touched or moved | 0 points |
Obstacle #6 – Alley Dock
The objective of this obstacle is to test the operator’s ability to control the blade while navigating an obstacle.
In addition to not hitting any of the barricades in the alley dock, it is the operator's responsibility to sound the horn. When the horn sounds, the judge will measure the distance from the rear hitch to the back of the barricade. If the operator forgets to the sound the horn, the judge may not be able to accurately measure the distance in the alley dock. The resulting score will be based on the scorekeeper's judgment. After the judge completes his/her measurement, the operator must drive forward to continue through the course.
| Total points possible | 250 |
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| Within 6" of rear barricade | 250 points |
| Within 6" - 12" of rear barricade | 75 points |
| Within 12"-18" of rear barricade | 25 points |
| Over 18" of rear barricade | 0 points |
| Hitting dock or side rails | 0 points |
Obstacle #7 – Reverse Serpentine
The objective of this obstacle is to test the operator's ability to maneuver the Motor Grader through an offset serpentine in reverse. The obstacle simulates objects in the roadway. The operator will be required to maneuver the grader in reverse through the offset cones without touching any cone.
| Total points possible | 450 points |
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| Each cone hit | -15 points |
| Bonus if no cones are hit | 50 points |
Motor Grader Course Time
Total elapsed course time will be recorded. Course completion time will be multiplied by the factor listed in the table below. For example, an operator completing the course in less than four minutes will receive 100% of the total points earned. An operator finishing the course time in 6 minutes and 25 seconds will receive 90% of their total points earned. Operators finishing the course in 9 minutes or greater will be disqualified.
| Elapsed Time | % of Total Score |
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| under 4:00 | 100% |
| 4:00-4:30 | 98% |
| 4:30-5:00 | 96% |
| 5:00-5:30 | 94% |
| 5:30-6:00 | 92% |
| 6:00-6:30 | 90% |
| 6:30-7:00 | 80% |
| 7:00-7:30 | 75% |
| 7:30-8:00 | 70% |
| 8:00-8:30 | 65% |
| 8:30-9:00 | 60% |
| >9:00 | Disqualified |