What is it?

A contest in which K-12 students are invited to build a completely edible car.

Cars will be judged by how far they can travel; the car that travels the farthest will win!

The cars will also be judged on creativity; judges will determine which car has the most creative design.

When is it?

Two separate contest sessions will be held. Students K-8 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and students 9 - 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

In case of a tie in either session, the car that tastes best to the judges will be declared the winner.

Regulations:

(1) Every car must be edible.

(2) Car must have a body, three or more wheels, and at least two axles.

(3) Car must travel down an incline plane that is 42 inches long, 12 inches wide, and at a 30 degree angle.

(4) Car must measure no greater than 12² x 12² x 12².

(5) Only one entry per session per person is permitted.

(6) The car may be assembled at home and brought in, or you may assemble it using materials provided by SWE at the contest site. Plastic knives will be provided by SWE.

(7) Contestant must be present when car is run to collect prize.

Contact Information:

Toni Shields (859) 323-0782 toni.shields@uky.edu

Sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers