Line Racing Number of Robots per Event: One Length of Event: 3 minutes maximum Robot Weight Range:  Any Robot Dimensions: Any Arena Specifications: 4 foot wide, 8 foot long white background (masonite), with a standard 3/4” black electrician’s tape line traversing lengthwise to the end of the arena. Actual line course may vary. Robot Control Specifications: Autonomous Tournament Format:  Highest Score

Example Course

1. Once a bot starts the course, it must remain autonomous or be disqualified
2. A maximum of 3 minutes is allowed to complete the course.  If a bot has not completed the course in the time allowed, it will not be disqualified but it will no longer be entitled to acquire points after the time limit has expired.
3. A bot that wanders off the arena platform will be disqualified
4. A bot is considered to have reached a Waypoint when its wheels have crossed the point where the two line segments meet while still moving on the line towards the finish. (both conditions must be met).
5. The bot must follow the line to the finish in order to qualify.

Scoring:

Accomplishment	Points
1st shortest time to complete course	15 pts
2nd shortest time to complete course	10 pts
3rd shortest time to complete course	05 pts
Completes course without losing line	20 pts
Completes course after regaining lost line	10 pts
Stops at Finish after completing the Course	05 pts