2.1 Dimensions

• Maximum width: 180 cm
• Maximum length: 350 cm
• Maximum height: 250 cm
• Maximum wheelbase (front to rear axle): 2.5 m
• Ground clearance: Minimum 50 mm – Maximum 300 mm (under frame)

2.2 Weight

• Maximum weight: 100 kg (excluding the driver)

2.3 Power Source

• Kaskarre must be gravity powered only
• The following are NOT permitted:

• Motors
• Engines
• Pedals
• Wind sails
• External propulsion

2.4 Wheels

• Exactly 4 wheels are required
• Wheel diameter: Minimum 150 mm, maximum 350 mm
• Wheels must be securely mounted

2.5 Construction

• Kaskarre are typically constructed from wood
• Recommended building practices:

• Use screws instead of nails
• Use ample wood glue
• Ensure strong structural integrity

Steering Requirements

• Must have a functional mechanical steering system
• Must be capable of handling sharp turns
• Avoid designs that turn too sharply, as this may cause the cart to flip

All kaskarre must have functional braking systems (acting on at least two wheels).

• Minimum age: 12 years
• Only one driver per kaskar
• Drivers must not be locked or restrained inside the cart
• Drivers must be able to exit quickly in an emergency

• Maximum 6 team members per entry (includes the driver)
• Team responsibilities: Push-start the kaskar

• Race results are based on the best Race finish time – 100%

To participate, teams must submit:

• Completed entry form
• Signed indemnity form
• Parental permission for minors

Prohibited actions (may result in warning or disqualification):

• Blocking
• Weaving
• Swerving
• Intentional bumping

Only one warning will be issued before disqualification.

Driver conduct rules:

• Follow marshal instructions
• Obey flag signals
• Stay within track boundaries

Safety rules:

• No driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• No driving if suffering from serious medical conditions
• No driving if pregnant

• Pyrotechnics
• Smoke machines
• Catapults
• Dangerous attachments

HELP, GUIDANCE & SUPPORT

Questions or inquiries for clarification pertaining to the rules, plans and/or regulations should be directed primarily to admin@mbcpf.co.za.

Preamble: Spirit of the Rules

The rules, specifications, and regulations set forth herein are designed to promote fair, safe, and orderly competition at the Greater Mossel Bay Community Policing Forums' Kaskar Race, scheduled for 29 August 2026. It is recognized that it is impractical to formulate rules that contemplate every conceivable circumstance or contingency. Therefore, these competitions shall be governed by the "Spirit of the Rules."

This principle vests the Race Director and all appointed officials with the full authority and responsibility to interpret the written rules in a manner that ensures fair and equitable supervision and judgment of all competition. Any interpretation of the rules, plans, and regulations by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF or its designated representatives shall be final and binding on all participants. Furthermore, the Race Director reserves the right to issue rulings or interpretations at their sole discretion, which will be binding on all competitors for the duration of the event.

All participants must acknowledge and accept that it is impossible to pre-emptively address every potential technical or competitive scenario. However, it is a fundamental principle that any change, alteration, modification, or replacement of a vehicle component not explicitly authorized by these rules is strictly prohibited and will not be deemed legal under the "Spirit of the Rules."

By registering for or participating in any event sanctioned by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF, all participants, including drivers, kaskar owners, and crew members, are deemed to have read, understood, and expressly consented to abide by these rules and the authority of the officials appointed to enforce them.

Compliance and Jurisdiction

Full compliance with all decisions, rules, regulations, and agreements set forth by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF is mandatory at all times. The Greater Mossel Bay CPF reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to disqualification, suspension, or ejection from the event, against any participant who fails to comply with these standards.

Liability and Warranties

The publication of, or participant compliance with, these rules, plans, and regulations does not constitute an expressed or implied warranty of any kind, including any warranty of safety or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the Greater Mossel Bay CPF, its officers, members, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in the event, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In all matters, the current rules and regulations promulgated by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF shall govern.

Inspection and Determination

As a prerequisite to competition, each participant understands and agrees that their person and their vehicle must undergo and successfully pass a technical inspection conducted by officials appointed by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF. This inspection will be carried out using methods and procedures determined to be appropriate by the inspectors in their sole discretion, for the purpose of verifying compliance with all applicable rules and the "Spirit of the Rules."

The participant further understands and agrees that all decisions made by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF and its authorized officials regarding the qualification or disqualification of an entrant, based on adherence to or deviation from these rules and the "Spirit of the Rules," shall be final, non-appealable, and binding upon all parties.

A-1 COMPETITION DATE

• A-1.01 Event Timing: The Greater Mossel Bay CPF Kaskar Race 2026 shall commence at 09:30 on August 29, 2026, and conclude at 15:00 on the same day.

A-2 COMPETITION GROUPS

• A-2.01 Divisional Structure: Competition is structured into three progressive divisions based on expertise:
  - Group 3 (Entry Level): The foundational division for novice competitors.
  - Group 2 (Super): An intermediate division.
  - Group 1 (Masters): An advanced division.

A-3 AGE REQUIREMENTS

• A-3.01 Minimum Age: All participants must be a minimum of twelve (12) years of age on the date of the competition.

A-4 WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

• A-4.01 Vehicle Weight: The maximum weight of a fully assembled Kaskar, excluding the driver, shall not exceed one hundred (100) kilograms.

A-5 DRIVER ATTIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• A-5.01 Footwear: Participants must wear closed footwear with a continuous, non-slip sole.
• A-5.02 Helmets: All participants must wear an official SABS-approved helmet. The helmet must be worn in the proper racing position (securely on the head with the bill facing forward and the chin strap properly fastened). The wearing of any items, including but not limited to bandanas or ball caps, underneath the helmet is strictly prohibited.
• A-5.03 Protective Gear: Participants must wear appropriate clothing, as well as elbow pads and knee pads, at all times while on the track.

A-6 CODE OF CONDUCT

• A-6.01 Prohibited Substances: No participant or member of their support team shall use, possess, or distribute alcohol, tobacco, or any illicit drugs. This provision does not apply to medication currently prescribed by a licensed physician for that specific individual.
• A-6.02 Sportsmanlike Behavior: Unsportsmanlike conduct, including verbal or physical abuse directed toward any participant, official, or spectator, is strictly prohibited.
• A-6.03 Safety: No participant or member of their support team shall engage in any action that endangers the safety of another participant, official, or spectator.
• A-6.04 Interference: No participant or member of their support team shall obstruct, impede, or otherwise interfere with another participant’s vehicle.
• A-6.05 Unfair Advantage: No participant shall attempt to gain an unfair advantage over another competitor through any means.
• A-6.06 Compliance: All participants must adhere to all rules, regulations, and agreements set forth by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF.

A-7 VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY AND SPECIFICATIONS

• A-7.01 Construction: Participants are encouraged to be actively involved in the construction of their own vehicle. Assistance from an adult mentor is permitted when necessary.
• A-7.02 Wheelbase Dimensions: The wheelbase must not exceed 1.8 meters in width or 2.5 meters in length.
• A-7.03 Overall Dimensions: The overall dimensions of the kaskar must not exceed 1.8 meters in width, 3.5 meters in length, and 2.5 meters in height.
• A-7.04 Weight: The maximum weight of the vehicle, without the driver, is 100 kilograms.
• A-7.05 Ground Clearance: The minimum ground clearance for the under-frame is 50 mm, with a maximum of 300 mm.
• A-7.06 Wheels: The maximum permitted wheel diameter is 350 mm, and the minimum permitted diameter is 150 mm.
• A-7.07 Power Source: Vehicles shall be propelled by gravity only. The use of engines, pedals, motors, or any other external energy source is strictly forbidden.
• A-7.08 Safety Systems: All vehicles must be equipped with a functional mechanical steering system and a reliable braking system that acts on at least two wheels.
• A-7.09 Structure: All vehicles must have four (4) wheels.
• A-7.10 Prohibited Features: The use of pyrotechnics, smoke machines, catapults, or any similar device is strictly prohibited.

A-8 RACING PROCEDURES

• A-8.01 Start Procedure: All races shall commence from a standstill at the starting line. Vehicles will be positioned by their foremost point (the nose) and will be started by gravity, assisted by a push from team members.
• A-8.02 Driver Interference: Participants must not intentionally interfere with another driver or their vehicle during a heat.

A-9 HEAT FORMAT

• A-9.01 Elimination System: Competition shall be conducted using a single-elimination format.
• A-9.02 Return Trailers: To ensure safety, no individuals are permitted on return trailers between heats.

A-10 OPERATING HOURS

• A-10.01 Practice Runs: No practice runs are permitted on the track prior to 09:00 without the explicit prior approval of the Race Director.
• A-10.02 Competition End: All racing must be completed or officially suspended by 15:00.

A-11 GENERAL OPERATING RULES

• A-11.01 Lane Violations: Crossing the center line with any part of the vehicle before or after the finish line constitutes a lane violation, resulting in the loss of that heat.
• A-11.02 Repairs: Any necessary repairs must be approved by the Race Director. Unless an extension is granted by the Race Director due to safety concerns, the time allotted for repairs is limited to twenty (20) minutes.
• A-11.03 Interference: Drivers must stop their Kaskar immediately if an animal, person, or debris creates an unsafe condition or obstruction on the track. In such an event, the heat will be declared void and re-run as soon as the track is clear.

B-1 RACE OFFICIALS

• B-1.01 Composition: Race Officials shall consist of the Race Director and any persons duly appointed by the Race Director to assist in the execution of their responsibilities.
• B-1.02 Responsibilities: Race Officials are charged with the following duties:
  1. Enforce all rules contained within the current edition of the rule book published by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF.
  2. Administer all requisite race documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
  3. Manage and control the conduct of the Race and all associated events.
  4. Render final and binding decisions on all matters pertaining to the interpretation and enforcement of the rules.
  5. Render final and binding decisions on all matters pertaining to the determination of winners and finishing order.
  6. Assess and address safety concerns pertaining to participants and/or spectators before, during, and after the Race.
  
• B-1.03 Conflict of Interest: Any Race Official with an apparent conflict of interest in a particular matter must recuse themselves, and the decision shall be delegated to another impartial Race Official.
• B-1.04 Disqualification Authority: A decision to disqualify, exclude, or eject a participant or a member of a participant's party from a Race requires the consensus of no fewer than three (3) Race Officials.

B-2 MINIMUM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• B-2.01 Group 3: A minimum of twelve (12) qualified participants is required to constitute an official race in the Group 3 Division.
• B-2.02 Group 2: A minimum of eight (8) qualified participants is required to constitute an official race in the Group 2 Division.
• B-2.03 Group 1: A minimum of four (4) qualified participants is required to constitute an official race in the Group 1 Division.

B-3 REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

• B-3.01 Registration Requirement: All participants must complete the official registration process to be eligible to compete.
• B-3.02 Single Entry: A participant is permitted to register and compete in only one (1) race, with one (1) Kaskar, in one (1) division. A Kaskar entered in one division (e.g., Group 3) is not eligible to compete in any other division (e.g., Group 2 or Group 1), and vice versa.
• B-3.03 Entry Limit and Deadline: No maximum number of participants shall be set. Entries will be accepted until the official registration closing date, which shall be publicly announced on the Mossel Bay CPF website.
• B-3.04 Repairs During Event: Any work on a Kaskar between heats requires prior approval from the Race Director.

B-4 DRIVER SUBSTITUTION

• B-4.01 Grounds: A participant's Kaskar may be driven by a substitute driver only if the original participant is rendered unable to compete due to illness or a verifiable emergency.
• B-4.02 Discretionary Approval All substitution requests are subject to the sole discretion and approval of the Race Officials and/or the Greater Mossel Bay CPF.
• B-4.03 Nomination of Substitute: The original participant may nominate a substitute driver for their Kaskar, subject to final approval by the Race Director and/or the Greater Mossel Bay CPF.
• B-4.04 Eligibility of Substitute: The substitute driver must meet all eligibility requirements for participation, with the sole exception of having participated in the construction of the Kaskar.
• B-4.05 Awards: In the event that a Kaskar wins an award while being driven by a substitute driver, the award shall be issued in the name of, and for the benefit of, the registered builder of the Kaskar.

B-5 OFFICIAL INSPECTION AND IMPOUND

• B-5.01 Pre-Race Inspection As a condition of entry, every Kaskar must successfully complete a full official inspection conducted by Race Officials prior to being permitted to compete.
• B-5.02 Inspection Authority: Race Officials are authorized to remove any component or hardware for closer inspection at any point during the pre-race or post-race inspection process.
• B-5.03 Required Repairs The participant, along with their guardian (if applicable), and/or a Race Official, shall be responsible for making all necessary repairs mandated by the inspection.
• B-5.04 Impound Procedure: Upon successfully passing the pre-race inspection on 28 August 2026, the Kaskar must be immediately impounded in a designated, controlled area within Harry Giddy Park, accessible only to authorized Race Officials. Security provisions will be made for the overnight storage of vehicles within the Park.
• B-5.05 Post-Inspection Prohibition: Following the successful completion of the official inspection and impound, no participant is permitted to make any further repairs, adjustments, or changes to their Kaskar before, during, or after the Race without the explicit approval and direct supervision of a Race Official.

B-6 POST-RACE INSPECTION AND WINNER VERIFICATION

• B-6.01 Release of Vehicles All Kaskarre, with the exception of the first and second place finishers, will be released to their owners following the conclusion of the Race.
• B-6.02 First Place Inspection The Kaskar finishing in first place must undergo a mandatory post-race inspection conducted by Race Officials.
• B-6.03 Disqualification of Winner Should the first-place Kaskar be found to have any violations of the rules during the post-race inspection, it shall be disqualified and forfeit its first-place status.
• B-6.04 Subsequent Inspection In the event of the first-place finisher's disqualification, the second-place Kaskar will then undergo a post-race inspection. If the second-place Kaskar passes inspection, it shall be declared the official winner of the Race.
• B-6.05 Supervised Repairs Any repairs or setup changes required for compliance during post-race inspection must be performed under the direct supervision of Race Officials.

C-1 RACING COMMISSION

• C-1.01 Authority and Responsibility: The Racing Commission, appointed by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF, is the governing body responsible for the oversight of the Race Program. The duties of the Commission shall include, but are not limited to, the writing, reviewing, interpreting, and enforcement of all Race Program Rules.
• C-1.02 Compliance: Any attempt to alter, modify, or deviate from the established rules may render the required Race Request Form void and may nullify all associated insurance and licensing agreements with the Greater Mossel Bay CPF.

C-2 RACE OFFICIALS (expanded)

• C-2.01 Composition: Race Officials shall consist of the Race Director and any persons duly appointed by the Race Director to assist in the execution of their responsibilities for a specific Race.
• C-2.02 Responsibilities: Race Officials are charged with the following duties:
  1. Enforce all rules contained within the current edition of the rule book published by the Greater Mossel Bay CPF.
  2. Administer all requisite race documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
  3. Manage and control the conduct of the Race and all associated events.
  4. Render final and binding decisions on all matters pertaining to the interpretation and enforcement of the rules.
  5. Render final and binding decisions on all matters pertaining to the determination of winners and finishing order.
  6. Assess and address safety concerns pertaining to participants and/or spectators before, during, and after the Race.
  
• C-2.03 Conflict of Interest: Any Race Official with an apparent conflict of interest in a particular matter must recuse themselves, and the decision shall be delegated to another impartial Race Official.
• C-2.04 Authority of Race Director: The decision of the Race Director shall supersede any decision made by another Race Official and shall be final and binding upon all parties.
• C-2.05 Authority of Racing Commission: A decision made by the Racing Commission shall supersede any decision made by a Race Official and shall be final and binding upon all parties.
• C-2.06 Disqualification Authority: A decision to disqualify, exclude, or eject a participant or a member of a participant's party from a Race requires the consensus of no fewer than three (3) Race Officials.

C-3 PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• C-3.01 Minimum Participants: A minimum of two (2) qualified participants is required in any division for it to be considered an official Race.
• C-3.02 Insufficient Entries: If the minimum number of entries is not achieved in a given division, the Race Committee may, at its sole discretion:
  1. Combine divisions where appropriate, or
  2. Adjust the race format.

C-4 REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

• C-4.01 Multiple Race Participation:Participants in the Race Program may register and compete in an unlimited number of Races.
• C-4.02 Single Entry Per Race: A participant is permitted to register and compete in only one (1) Kaskar, in one (1) division, per Race.

C-5 OFFICIAL INSPECTION

• C-5.01 Pre-Race Inspection As a condition of entry into a Race, every Kaskar must successfully complete an official inspection conducted by Race Officials prior to being permitted to compete. Mandatory inspection items include, but are not limited to, washer stacks, nose gaps, weight, brakes, foam padding, and steering components. All other items are strongly recommended and must be applied consistently to all competitors.
• C-5.02 Inspection Authority:Race Officials are authorized to remove any component or hardware for closer inspection at any point during the inspection process.
• C-5.03 Required Repairs The participant, along with their guardian (if applicable), and/or a Race Official, shall be responsible for making all necessary repairs mandated by the inspection.
• C-5.04 Post-Inspection Prohibition: Following the successful completion of the official inspection, no participant is permitted to make any further repairs, adjustments, or changes to their Kaskar before or during the Race without the explicit approval and direct supervision of a Race Official.
• C-5.05 Division Declaration: Each racer must declare and compete in a single division for the duration of the Race.