PROBLEM: The student will design and construct a vehicle that will travel 20 feet as fast as possible, as straight as possible, and stop as close to the 20 foot line as it can.

1. The only power source for energy shall be a standard Victor mousetrap.

2. Each vehicle must carry all of its parts for the duration of the race.

3. There can be no guides or tracks used to aid the vehicle.

4. Follow rules on the MITES website.

5. No items can be used to make the spring more powerful.

6. Standard items may be purchased and used in construction.

7. All distance and time measurements will be made from the front center of the vehicle body.

8. A set of step-by-step instructions on how the vehicle is to be set up and released must be included to have the vehicle run at the competition.

9. Project number must be on project, drawing, and any instructions.