Rules

General Information

Registration time begins at 7:30 a.m. Rules and regulations will be read at 8:00 a.m. This will allow time for questions and team members to talk strategy. The first Adventure and all Detours will be handed out in the morning. Each entry fee covers the cost of 2 people (one must have a valid driver's license) with a fee for $5 for each additional person. (two person team minimum) Children under 5 are free.
Any refunds are at the discretion of the Chamber.
Each team receives two free t-shirts with registration. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase. Each team receives a competition flag to be displayed during the event and returned at scoring. (teams charged for lost or damaged flags)
Fuel used is at the team's cost, as well as any roadside emergency services.
We have tried to make the challenge sheets easy to understand, however errors do occur. It is the responsibility of the participants to decipher the instructions.
You are responsible for your own behavior as well as the behavior of your guests.
Teams who drop out will not receive a refund.
The Chamber does not control the weather.
Be careful, you are playing in traffic.
Lunch provided for all paid team members followed by Awards Ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
The Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to amend, change, clarify, redefine, adjust, remove, or interpret rules as necessary. Decisions made by the Chamber is final.
Refunds are provided ONLY if the event is cancelled. The Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to reschedule in case of weather, natural disaster, act of God, emergency, or acts of terrorism.

Vehicle Requirements

Each person must have a seat with working seat belt.
Must be street legal.
Participants must handle their own claims with their respective insurance providers or agents.
First Aid Kit (recommended).
Each registrant and his/her crew must comply with all rules, regulations, and supplemental regulations governing the Route 66 Challenge.

Route 66 Rules & Conduct

This is not a race, this is a completion of strategy, and all traffic laws must be obeyed.
Drive safe. Do not break the law. If negligence, erratic behavior, dangerous or poor driving is observed or "suspected", Chamber Staff may immediately disqualify and remove the violating team.
Competition Flag must be displayed at all times.
All images must be taken on a single digital camera or a smart device. Video is not accepted.
Images MUST be in chronological Adventure order. Persons fumbling at scoring, more than 30 seconds are sent to the back of the line. Arrive to scoring prepared with ALL items.
Be mindful of the hospitality provided by destination and Adventure hosts.
Do not cheat.
Be courteous to all volunteers and all employees at the businesses you stop at. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the event, forfeiture of your entry fee, and being barred from future events.
Times are based on posted speed limits and will allow for a few minutes at each checkpoint. Please remember this is not a race, but a Challenge. (a game of strategy)

Participant Requirements

Driver must have a valid driver's license.
All occupants must be covered by the registered vehicle insurance policy.
Driver's License, Proof of Insurance, and Vehicle Registration must be shown at check in.

Strategy

ROUTE 66 CHALLENGE IS A GAME OF CHANCE: at times chance may not favor every situation or team. Unforeseeable situations may affect the score. Some decisions may seem unfair. Scoring judge decision is final. There is no appeal process.
"Adventure Clues". When solved, the clues will lead to a geographical point, while at that location you must accomplish a task to earn points needed to win.
The game flows at EXACTLY the speed limit and you will need a strategy to win. There is no incentive or need to speed. It will not help, and may hinder you. Points are awarded for successfully solving Adventure Clues and then completing an assigned task. The first Adventure of the day is distributed within the estimated time window. Exactly when you complete it depends on you.

Scoring & Winning

Every Adventure and Detour has an assigned point value. Complete all tasks exactly as instructed within the allowable time to score. When all the tasks have been completed go to the finish line, park, and bring all materials and photos to score keepers.
Only one person from each team is permitted in the scoring zone. "Teams" in the scoring zone will be sent to the back of the line. Score keepers can deduct points based on poor sportsmanship and conduct. Once in the scoring line other team members can not hand them anything.
Winning Team will receive $150, and $150 to a charity from our Chamber for Good program, they get to keep their Car Flag, and will receive $10 off next year's registration.
Social Media Award will go to the team that has posted the most photos on Facebook, using the event #hashtag provided at check in.
Best Theme Award will go to the team that receives the most online votes from their peers. The survey will be posted on Google.
In the event of a Tiebreaker, the teams will have to answer Route 66 Trivia questions to break the tie.