Course map
<p>The NASA Great Moonbuggy Race course and specific obstacles vary 
slightly in detail from year to year. This outline gives participants a general 
idea of the course layout.
</p>
<ul><li>The starting line is located under the space shuttle, near the “Pits” Area where moonbuggies are inspected and repaired. Obstacle 1 is under the space shuttle.</li>
<li>Next, the course slopes up slightly on a paved path that leads to Obstacle 2, travels over a hill, and then slopes downward to Obstacle 3.</li>
<li>A sharp turn to the left leads through the U.S Space &amp; Rocket Center’s rocket display area to Obstacles 4 and 5.</li>
<li>The course turns sharply to the right, remaining on asphalt and moving uphill through Obstacles 6, 7, and 8.</li>
<li>At the end of this straight section, a sharp turn brings participants to Obstacles 9 and 10, on the circular downhill path leading to the lunar crater area.</li>
<li>The course veers left into the permanent crater area and Obstacle 11. Racers must take a 360-degree, clockwise turn around this simulated lunar surface. Its largest interior crater includes a challenging 18-inch (45 cm) change in terrain.</li>
<li>Exiting the crater area, moonbuggies turn right toward Obstacles 12, 13, and 14, on a path that starts flat, then slopes uphill. At the last of these obstacles, it slopes downward again. Speed bumps help slow descent.</li>
<li>Finally, the course takes a left turn as racers enter the shuttle area and tackle Obstacles 15, 16, and 17 before reaching the finish line.</li></ul>
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