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.
•	 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.
•	 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.
•	 A sharp turn to the left leads through the U.S Space &amp; Rocket Center’s rocket display area to Obstacle 4 and Obstacle 5.
•	 The course turns sharply to the right, remaining on asphalt and moving uphill through Obstacle 6, Obstacle 7 and Obstacle 8.
•	 At the end of this straight section, a sharp turn brings participants to Obstacle 9 and Obstacle 10, on the circular downhill path leading to the lunar crater area.
•	 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 change in terrain.
•	 Exiting the crater area, moonbuggies turn right toward Obstacle 12, Obstacle 13 and Obstacle 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.
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•	 Finally, the course takes a left turn as racers enter the shuttle area and tackle Obstacle 15, Obstacle 16 and Obstacle 17 before reaching the finish line.
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