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2006—2007 Single/Tandem Axle Roadeo Course

Single/tandem axle roadeo narrative and course (printable PDF)

Course map

Obstacle #1-Serpentine

The serpentine obstacle is worth a total of 350 points 175 points for pulling forward through the obstacle and 175 points for backing through the obstacle. 50 points will be deducted for each of the serpentine barrels that are hit in each direction. If an obstacle is knocked down while pulling forward through the obstacle, every effort will be made to reset the barrel. If a barrel is hit and carried under the truck, the driver must stop immediately, to allow course personnel to remove the obstacle. Each stopping or backing movement to realign the vehicle will also result in a 25-point penalty. The operator must do this in a continuous motion.

Accomplishing this obstacle	350 points
Barrels hit	-50 points each hit
Changing direction	-25 points each time
Stopping	-25 points each time

Obstacle #2-controlled Compound Curve

The object of this obstacle is to negotiate the truck through the compound curve while staying in continues motion without hitting any cones. The driver must stop before the stop line and repeat the obstacle in reverse.

Accomplishing this obstacle	300 points
Hitting cones	-25 points each cone
Changing direction	-10 points each time
Stopping	-10 points each time

Obstacle #3-Alley Dock

The alley dock tests an operator’s ability to back the vehicle into a confined space. The operator must drive into the space without hitting the sides and must stop as close to the back barricade as possible without hitting it (100 points within 6” and 100 points for avoiding rails & barrels). 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 top left hand corner of the plow to the back barricade. If the operator forgets to sound the horn, the judge may not be able to accurately measure the distance to the alley dock, and the resulting score will be based on the scorekeeper’s judgment. After the judge measures, you then pull out of the obstacle and continue the course. The operator must do this in a continuous motion.

Accomplishing this obstacle	200 points
Within 6" of rear barricade	100 points
Within 6" – 12" of rear barricade	75 points
Within 12" – 18" of rear barricade	50 points
Within 18" – 24" of rear barricade	25 points
Over 24" of rear barricade	0 points
Hitting rear barricade	0 points each hit
Hitting barrels or side rails	-25 points each time
Changing direction	-10 points each time
Stopping	-10 points each time

Switching drivers
Drivers will need to switch at the stop sign (stopping the truck and setting the park brake) between obstacle #3 (Alley Dock) and obstacle #4 (Parallel Park.)

Obstacle #4 Parallel Park

This obstacle is to simulate parking the truck in a confined space without hitting barricades or knocking down boards. Must come to a complete stop with front rear tires on a pre-determined line for all the points to be awarded.

Accomplishing the obstacle	200 points
Front tire on or inside the line	50 points
Rear tire on or inside the line	50 points
Boards or barricades hit	100 points

Obstacle #5 Plow Target

This obstacle is to test your judgment on the front corner of you plow. The objective of this event is to hit the far left pad with your plow marker and not touch the obstacle with your truck. The operator must do this in a continuous motion.

Accomplishing this obstacle	300 points
Hitting left pad	300 points
Hitting center pad	200 points
Hitting right pad	100 points
Hitting obstacle with truck	0 points
Hitting cones	-25 points each hit
Stopping	-50 points each time
Changing direction	-50 points each time

Obstacle #6 Outside Curve

The object of this obstacle is to negotiate the truck through the curve without hitting any cones. Points will be deducted if cones are hit or knocked down. The operator must do this in a continuous motion.

Accomplishing this obstacle	200 points
Hitting a cone	-40 points each hit
Changing direction	-25 points each time
Stopping	-25 points each time

Obstacle #7 Parked Cars

This obstacle tests the operator’s ability to plow between two simulated parked cars by knocking down or making contact with the cones between the obstacles. This will test the operator’s judgment of plow blade location and the ability to operate in a confined space. This is the only obstacle where the objective is to hit the target cones. You will receive 50 points for each target cone you make contact with or knock down. Points will be deducted for hitting the barricades (parked cars) and for hitting the outside cones. The operator must do this in a continuous motion.

Accomplishing this obstacle	300 points
Target cones hit	50 points each hit
Hitting barricades or side rail	-25 points each hit
Hitting outside cones	-10 points each hit
Changing direction	-10 points time
Stopping	-10 points time

Obstacle #8 Mirror Clearance

This obstacle is to simulate tree branches hanging low on the sides of the roadway. The objective is to negotiate through the two uprights without touching them with your mirrors or any other part of the vehicle. The driver or passenger may not adjust mirrors during this event. The operator must do this in a continuous motion.

Accomplishing this obstacle	200 points
Clearing both upright pads	200 points
Hitting either pad	0 points
Hitting cones	-25 points each hit
Changing direction	-50 points each time
Stopping	-50 points each time

Obstacle #9 Stop Bar

This is the final obstacle on the course. The driver must complete the driving by coming as close as possible to the stop bar, without touching it or going over it, and then honk the horn. As soon as the operator honks the horn, the time will stop.

There will be 100 points possible for the Stop Bar and 100 points for completing the course at or under the course set time limit.

For the Stop Bar measurements will be taken from the toe of the blade, and points will be given as follows:

Accomplishing this obstacle	200 points
Within 6"	100 points
Within 6" – 12"	75 points
Within 12" – 18"	50 points
Within 18" – 24"	25 points
Over 24"	25 points
Touched or over line	0 points
Finish within course time	100 points
Finish over course time	-100 points
Added penalty for going over time	-1 point per each second over
Changing direction	-10 points each time
Stopping	-10 points each time

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