If any part of the egg transport including the egg becomes separated during the run, a run penalty will be assessed. (Does not apply to launcher if launcher is separate from transport)
Rule 3. c. should read as follows: The egg transport must have a rigidly attached egg mount with a vertical backstop that is rigid and unpadded with a flat surface at least 5.0 cm x 5.0 cm and at least 1.5 cm thick. The horizontal portion of the egg mount which the egg rests upon must be rigid and unpadded, but no minimum dimensions are given so long as it meets requirements of rule 3.d.
**exception to rule 3.c. If a team wishes to be nationally competitive, they will not be penalized in NC for removing the backstop. In this case, the dimensions given will apply to the horizontal portion of the egg mount.
Rule 3.d. should read as follows: An uncooked, grade A large chicken egg must be mounted with the 'pointed' end of the egg 5.0-15.0 cm above the floor, pointing toward the barrier, and extending at least 2.0 cm in front of the foremost part of the transport including the egg mount. Tape will be provided to secure the egg to the egg mount. Because of natural variations in egg length, teams will be allowed to secure the egg at it's center in a space equal to the width of the provided tape, leaving approximately 2 cm of the front and rear of the egg visible to the judges.
(see diagram below regarding Rule 3.c and 3.d.) |