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Where:
Tyour is the average of the left and the right timed laps on your best
run including penalties.
Tmin is the elapsed time of the fastest car.
The minimum acceptable lateral acceleration to earn performance
points is 0.90 Gs corresponding to 6.184 seconds per circle. Negative
performance points will not be given. However, 2.5 points will be
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given if a car that completes a run that exceeds 6.184 seconds per
circle AND is not classified as a DNF.
5.6 Autocross Event 150 Points
5.6.1 Autocross Objective
The objective of the autocross event is to evaluate the car's
maneuverability and handling qualities on a tight course without the
hindrance of competing cars. The autocross course will combine the
performance features of acceleration, braking, and cornering into one
event.
5.6.2 Autocross Procedure
There will be two (2) Autocross-style heats, with each heat having a
different driver. Two (2) timed laps will be run (weather and time
permitting) by each driver and the best lap time will stand as the time
for that heat.
The car will be staged such that the front wheels are 6 m (19.7 feet)
behind the starting line. The timer starts only after the car crosses the
start line.
There will be no particular order of the cars to run each heat. The
organizer will determine the allowable windows for each heat and
retains the right to adjust for weather or technical delays. Cars that
have not run by the end of the heat will be disqualified for that heat.
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5.6.3 Autocross Course Specifications & Speeds
The following specifications will suggest the maximum speeds that will
be encountered on the course. Average speeds should be 40 km/hr (25
mph) to 48 km/hr (30 mph).
Straights: No longer than 60 m (200 feet) with hairpins at both ends
(or) no longer than 45 m (150 feet) with wide turns on the ends.
Constant Turns: 23 m (75 feet) to 45 m (148 feet) diameter.
Hairpin Turns: Minimum of 9 m (29.5 feet) outside diameter (of the
turn).
Slaloms: Cones in a straight line with 7.62 m (25 feet) to 12.19 m (40
feet) Spacing.
Miscellaneous: Chicanes, multiple turns, decreasing radius turns, etc.
The minimum track width will be 3.5 m (11.5 feet).
The length of each run will be approximately 0.805 km (1/2 mile) and
the driver will complete a specified number of runs.
5.6.4 Autocross Penalties
The cars are judged on elapsed time plus penalties. The following
penalties will be added to the elapsed time:
5.6.4.1 Cone Down or Out (DOO)
Two (2) seconds per cone, including any after the finish line.
5.6.4.2 off Course
Driver must re-enter the track at or prior to the missed gate or a
twenty (20) second penalty will be assessed. Penalties will not be
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assessed for accident avoidance or other reasons deemed sufficient by
the track officials.
If a paved road edged by grass or dirt is being used as the track, e.g. a
go kart track, four (4) wheels off the paved surface shall count as an
"off course". Two (2) wheels off will not incur an immediate penalty;
however, consistent driving of this type may be penalized at the
discretion of the event officials.
5.6.4.3 Missed Slalom
Missing one or more gates of a given slalom will be counted as one
"off-course" per occurrence. Each occurrence will incur a twenty (20)
second penalty.
5.6.5 Stalled & Disabled Vehicles
If a car stalls and cannot restart without external assistance, the car will
be deemed disabled. Cars deemed disabled will be cleared from the
track by the track workers. At the direction of the track officials team
members may be instructed to retrieve the vehicle. Vehicle recovery
may only be done under the control of the track officials.
5.6.6 Corrected Elapsed Time
The elapsed time plus any penalties from that specific run will be used
as the corrected elapsed time. Cars that are unable to complete the
course with an average speed of 80% of the fastest car will not be
awarded performance points. This means that any autocross time in
excess of 125% of the fastest time will receive no performance
points.
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5.6.7 Best Run Scored
The time required to complete each run will be recorded and the
teams best corrected elapsed time will be used to determine the
score.
5.6.8 Autocross Scoring Formula
In the equation below, the first term on the right hand side represents
performance points, while the second term, or completion points
represents the minimum score for having successfully completed the
event. The following equation is used to determine the autocross
score:
( )
( )
5 . 7
1 min T max/ T
1 your T max/ T
X 5 . 142 SCORE CROSS AUTO +
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Where:
Tmin is the lowest corrected elapsed time recorded for any competitor
in either heat
Tmax is 125% of Tmin
Tyour is the lowest corrected elapsed time in either heat for the team
being scored.
Negative performance points will not be given. However, 7.5 points
will be given for a car that completes a run, even it Tyour exceeds 125%
of the fastest time (Tmin)
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5.7 Endurance and Fuel Economy Event - 400 Points
Notice: At SUPRA SAEINDIA competition the Endurance & Fuel
Economy event will consist of a single heat.
Reminder Driver Eligibility The Endurance and Fuel Economy are
separate events even though they are run simultaneously. Therefore
anyone driving in a heat of Endurance and Fuel Economy uses two (2)
driving eligibilities. See 5.3 Driver Limitations.
5.7.1 Right to Change Procedure
The following are general guidelines for conducting the endurance and
fuel economy event. The organizers reserve the right to establish
procedures specific to the conduct of the event at the site. All such
procedures will be made known to the teams through newsletters or
the specific SUPRA SAEINDIA competition website.
5.7.2 Endurance Objective 350 points
The Endurance Event is designed to evaluate the overall performance
of the car and to test the cars reliability.
5.7.3 Fuel Economy 50 points
The cars fuel economy will be measured in conjunction with the
endurance event. The fuel economy under racing conditions is
important in most forms of racing and also shows how well the car has
been tuned for the competition. This is a compromise event because
the fuel economy score and endurance score will be calculated from
the same heat. No refueling will be allowed during an endurance heat.
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5.7.4 Endurance Course Specifications & Speeds
Course speeds can be estimated by the following course specifications.
Average speed should be 48 km/hr (29.8 mph) to 57 km/hr (35.4 mph)
with top speeds of approximately 105 km/hr (65.2 mph).
Straights: No longer than 77.0 m (252.6 feet) with hairpins at both ends
(or) no longer than 61.0 m (200.1 feet) with wide turns on the ends.
There will be passing zones at several locations.
Constant Turns: 30.0 m (98.4 feet) to 54.0 m (177.2 feet) diameter.
Hairpin Turns: Minimum of 9.0 m (29.5 feet) outside diameter (of the
turn).
Slaloms: Cones in a straight line with 9.0 m (29.5 feet) to 15.0 m (49.2
feet) Spacing.
Miscellaneous: Chicanes, multiple turns, decreasing radius turns, etc.
The Minimum track width will be 4.5 m (14.76 feet).
5.7.5 Endurance General Procedure
The event will be run as a single heat approximately 22 km (13.66
miles) long. Teams are not allowed to work on their vehicles during the
heat. A driver change must be made during a three (3) minute period at
the midpoint of the heat. Wheel-to-wheel racing is prohibited. Passing
another vehicle may only be done in an established passing zone or
under control of a course marshal.
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5.7.6 Endurance Fuel Fill
Before entering the event each vehicles fuel tank must be filled to the
fuel level line (see section 3.5.3.3, Fuel Level Line) at the fueling
station. During fueling, once filled to the scribe line, no shaking or
tilting of the tank or fuel system (incl. entire vehicle) is allowed.
5.7.7 Endurance Vehicle Starting/ Restarting
The vehicle must be capable of starting / restarting without external
assistance at all times once the vehicle has begun the heat. If a vehicle
stalls out on the track, it will be allowed one (1) lap by the car that is
following it (approximately one (1) minute) to restart. If a vehicle has a
restart problem at the end of Driver Change, it will be allowed a further
two (2) minutes to restart the engine. If restarts are not accomplished
within the above times, the car will be deemed disabled and scored
DNF for the heat.
5.7.8 Endurance Driver Change Procedure
Elapsed time will begin when Driver A enters the course and crosses
the timing line. Driver A will drive for 11 km (6.83 miles), and pull into
the driver change area Three (3) minutes are allowed for the team to
change drivers.
Driver A will exit the vehicle and any necessary adjustments will be
made to the vehicle to fit Driver B (seat cushions, pedal position, etc.).
Only three (3) team members, including the driver or drivers, will be
allowed in the driver change area, and only the tools necessary to
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change drivers and/or tires will be carried into this area (no tool chests
etc.). Extra people entering the driver change area will result in a 20 pt
penalty to the final endurance score for each extra person entering the
area.
Driver B will then be secured in the vehicle. The driver change area will
be placed such that the timing system will see the driver change as an
extra long lap. Unless this driver change takes longer than three
minutes, this extra long lap will not count.
If the driver change takes longer than three minutes, the extra time will
be counted into the final time.
Driver B will drive for 11 km (6.83 miles) and elapsed time will stop
when the car completes the total 22 km (13.66 miles) distance.
Driver B will proceed directly to the fueling station. The tank will be
filled to refill mark and the amount will be recorded.
5.7.9 Entering the Track
Cars will be allowed to enter the track based upon the level of traffic on
the course. The number of vehicles simultaneously on the course
depends on the track length and design as well as the operating
conditions. In dry conditions, there are typically 5 to 7 vehicles allowed
per kilometer of track. This includes cars in the driver change area.
Because repairs are not allowed during the heat, and there will be no
refueling during the heat, there will not be a restart queue of any kind.
5.7.10 Endurance Run Order
The run order for endurance will be based primarily on the finish order
for the autocross event with the fastest team first followed by the
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second fastest etc. For teams without an autocross score, the finish
order for the acceleration event may be substituted. For teams without
a score in either autocross or acceleration, the finish order for skid pad
may be substituted. Teams without a score in the event used to
determine the run order may run at the end of the heat.
Based on the results of all dynamic events, and considering the
operating conditions under which they were run, the endurance event
captain may, at his sole discretion, move teams to different positions
within the starting order.
Teams are required to keep track of the run order and have their cars
fueled, in line and prepared to start when their turn to run arrives.
Teams that are not ready-to-run when their turn arrives will be
penalized two (2) minutes and permitted to run at the end of the heat
(time permitting) or at the discretion of the event captain.
5.7.11 Breakdowns & Stalls
If a vehicle breaks down it will be removed from the course and will not
be allowed to re-enter the course. If a vehicle stalls, or ingests a cone,
etc., it will be allowed to restart and re-enter the course where it went
off, but no work may be performed on the vehicle. If a car stalls and
cannot be restarted without external assistance, the track workers will
push the car clear of the track. At the discretion of event officials, two
(2) team members may retrieve the car under direction of the track
workers.
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5.7.12 Endurance Minimum Speed Requirement
If a car is unable to maintain lap times within 133% of the fastest lap
time for the course, then it must exit immediately. Disqualification for
failure to maintain the minimum speed will be made at the discretion
of the Chief Marshall/Director of Operations.
5.7.13 Exiting the Course
Vehicles must power down after leaving the course and be pushed into
and out of the fueling area. Fuel pumps will be turned on and fuel
valves will be opened to insure complete refueling.
5.7.14 Endurance Lap Timing
Each lap of the endurance event will be individually timed either by
electronic means, or by hand. The time for an individual heat will be
determined by subtracting the extra long lap for the driver change from
the total time and adding any penalty points.
5.7.15 Endurance Penalties
Penalties will not be assessed for accident avoidance or other reason
deemed sufficient by the track official. Additional driving rules will be
found in other sections including 5.8 Flags and
5.7.15.1 Cones
Cone down or out (DOO) - two (2) seconds per cone. This includes
cones before the start line and after the finish line.
5.7.15.2 Off Course (OC)
For an OC, the driver must re-enter the track at or prior to the missed
gate or a twenty (20) second penalty will be assessed. If a paved road
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edged by grass or dirt is being used as the track, e.g. a go kart track,
four (4) wheels off the paved surface shall count as an "off course".
Two (2) wheels off will not incur an immediate penalty. However,
consistent driving of this type may be penalized at the discretion of the
event officials.
5.7.15.3 Missed Slalom
Missing one or more gates of a given slalom will incur a twenty (20)
second penalty.
5.7.15.4 Penalties for Moving Violations
The following are penalties and assessed times or disqualifications for
moving violations:
a. Failure to obey a flag: 1 minute
b. Over Driving (After a closed black flag): 1 Minute
c. Vehicle to Vehicle contact: DISQUALIFIED
5.7.15.5 Out of Order
Running out of order two (2) minute penalty.
5.7.15.6 Mechanical Problem
No additional penalty other than the time lost to ensure that the car is
safe to continue.
5.7.15.7 Reckless or Aggressive Driving
Any reckless or aggressive driving behavior (such as forcing another car
off the track, refusal to allow passing, or close driving that would cause
the likelihood of car contact) will result in a black flag for that driver.
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When a driver receives a black flag signal, he must proceed to the
penalty box to listen to a reprimand for his driving behavior. The
amount of time spent in the penalty box will vary from one (1) to four
(4) minutes depending upon the severity of the offense.
If it is impossible to impose a penalty by a stop under a black flag, e.g.
not enough laps left, the event officials may add an appropriate time
penalty to the teams elapsed time.
5.7.15.8 Inexperienced Driver
The Chief Marshall/Director of Operations may disqualify a driver if the
driver is too slow, too aggressive, or driving in a manner that, in the
sole opinion of the event, officials, demonstrates an inability to
properly control their car resulting in a DNF.
5.7.15.9 Poor Fuel Economy
Mileage exceeding 26 liters/100 km four (4) minutes.
5.7.16 Endurance Scoring
The score for the Endurance Event is the sum of the Endurance Time
Score and the Endurance Finish Score. The Endurance Time Score is
based on the team's time for event, including penalties, compared to
the fastest team. A car will also receive an Endurance Finish Score of
fifty (50) points if the team's time for the event, including penalties, is
less than or equal to the maximum allotted time. The total Endurance
Score is calculated using the formula below.
5.7.17 Endurance Scoring Formula
The times for the endurance event will be based upon the sum of the
times of each driver in the heat plus penalties.
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The following equation is used to determine the time scores for the
event:
If Tyours is < or = to Tmax:
( )
( )
50
1 min T max/ T
1 your T max/ T
X 250 SCORE ENDURANCE +
=
If Tyour > Tmax : ENDURANCE SCORE = 0 (ZERO)
Tmin will be the lowest corrected time of the fastest team of the event.
Tyour will be the combined corrected times of the drivers in your heat.
Tmax will be based upon an average speed of 75% of the fastest team
of the event; therefore, Tmax will be 1.333 times Tmin. If, in the
opinion of the officials, course conditions change significantly during
the running of the event then they may, at their sole discretion, set
Tmax to a higher value.
5.7.18 Fuel Economy
The fuel economy score is based on the average liters per kilometer
fuel economy obtained during the endurance heat.
5.7.19 Fuel Economy Scoring Formula
If Vyour is less than Vmax then the following equation will be used to
determine the fuel economy score:
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1 min V max V
1 your V max V
X 100 SCORE ECONOMY FULE
If Vyour is greater than Vmax then the following equation will be used
to determine the fuel economy score:
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( )
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5 . 1
33 . 0
1 max V / your V
X 100 SCORE ECONOMY FULE
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Where:
Vmax is equal to 5.72 liters (1.51 gallons) and will be adjusted to
represent 26 liters/100 km (9.04 mpg) if the course is shortened or
lengthened
Vmin is the smallest volume of fuel used by any competitor
Vyour is the volume of fuel used by the team being scored
Vehicles which consume more than 5.72 liters of fuel during the course
of the endurance heat or whose corrected time exceeds 1.333 times
the corrected time of the fastest team, will receive zero (0) points for
fuel economy. For shortened courses, Vmin will be the low value per
heat. Fuel economy scores can range from zero (0) to fifty (50) points.
5.7.20 Post Event Engine Check
The organizer reserves the right to impound any vehicle immediately
after the event to check engine displacement (method to be
determined by the organizer) and restrictor size.
5.7.21 Endurance and Fuel Economy Scoring with Two Heats
If the Endurance and Fuel Economy is run with two (2) heats, the
following procedure will apply:
a. Tmin will be the lowest corrected time of the fastest team of
the event in either heat.
b. Vmin will be the smallest volume of fuel used by any team in
either heat; provided that teams Corrected Time from that
heat does not exceed Tmax.
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Note: Tmin and Vmin do not have to be from the same heat.
c. The score for a team will be taken from the heat that gives the
higher total Endurance & Fuel Economy Score for that team,
i.e. Tyour and Vyour will be from the same heat.
5.8 Flags
The flag signals convey the commands described below, and shall be
obeyed immediately and without question.
There are two kinds of flags for the competition: Command flags and
Informational flags. Command flags are just that, flags that send a
message to the competitor that the competitor must obey without
question. Informational flags, on the other hand, require no action
from the driver, but should be used as added information to help him
or her to maximize performance. What follows is a brief description of
the flags used at the competition and what each flag means.
Note: Not all of these flags are used at all competition and some
alternate designs are occasionally displayed. Any variations from this
list will be explained at the drivers meetings.
5.8.1 Command Flags
BLACK FLAG - Pull into the penalty box for discussion with the Director
of Operations or other official concerning an incident. A time penalty
may be assessed for such incident.
BLACK FLAG With Orange Dot - Pull into the penalty box for a
mechanical inspection of your car, something has been observed that
needs closer inspection.
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BLUE FLAG - Pull into the designated passing zone to be passed by a
faster competitor. Obey t he corner workers hand signals at the end of
the passing zone to merge into competition.
CHECKER FLAG - Your session has been completed. Exit the course at
the first opportunity.
GREEN FLAG - Your session has started, enter the course under
direction of the starter. (NOTE: If you stall the vehicle, please restart
and await another green flag as the opening in traffic may have closed.)
RED FLAG - Come to an immediate safe controlled stop on the course.
Pull to the side of the course as much as possible to keep the course
open. Follow corner worker directions.
YELLOW FLAG (Stationary) - Danger, SLOW DOWN, be prepared to
take evasive action, something has happened beyond the flag station.
NO PASSING unless directed by the corner workers.
YELLOW FLAG (Waved) - Great Danger, SLOW DOWN, evasive action is
most likely required, BE PREPARED TO STOP, something has happened
beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless directed by the corner
workers.
5.8.2 Informational Flags
RED AND YELLOW STRIPED FLAG - Something is on the racing surface
that should not be there. Be prepared for evasive maneuvers to avoid
the situation. (Corner workers may be able to point out what and
where it is located, but do not expect it.)
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WHITE FLAG - There is a slow moving vehicle on the course that is
much slower than you are. Be prepared to approach it at a cautious
rate.
5.9 Rules of Conduct
5.9.1 Competition Objective A Reminder
The SUPRA SAEINDIA event is a design engineering competition that
requires performance demonstration of vehicles and is NOT a race.
Engineering ethics will apply. It is recognized that hundreds of hours of
labor have gone into fielding an entry into SUPRA SAEINDIA. It is also
recognized that this event is an engineering educational experience
but that it often times becomes confused with a high stakes race. In the
heat of competition, emotions peak and disputes arise. Our officials are
trained volunteers and maximum human effort will be made to settle
problems in an equitable, professional manner.
5.9.2 Unsportsmanlike Conduct
In the event of unsportsmanlike conduct, the team will receive a
warning from an official. A second violation will result in expulsion of
the team from the competition.
5.9.3 Official Instructions
Failure of a team member to follow an instruction or command
directed specifically to that team or team member will result in a
twenty five (25) point penalty.
Note: This penalty can be individually applied to all members of a
team.
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5.9.4 Arguments with Officials
Argument with, or disobedience to, any official may result in the team
being eliminated from the competition. All members of the team may
be immediately escorted from the grounds.
5.9.5 Alcohol and Illegal Material
Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal material are prohibited
on the event site during the competition. This rule will be in effect
during the entire competition. Any violation of this rule by a team
member will cause the expulsion of the entire team. This applies to
both team members and faculty advisors. Any use of drugs, or the use
of alcohol by an underage individual, will be reported to the local
authorities for prosecution.
5.9.6 Parties
Disruptive parties either on or off-site should be prevented by the
Faculty Advisor.
5.9.7 Trash Clean-up
Cleanup of trash and debris is the responsibility of the teams. The
teams work area should be kept uncluttered. At the end of the day,
each team must clean all debris from their area and help with
maintaining a clean paddock.
Teams are required to remove all of their material and trash when
leaving the site at the end of the competition. Teams that abandon
furniture, or that leave a paddock that requires special cleaning, will be
billed for removal and/or cleanup costs.
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5.10 General Rules
5.10.1 Dynamometer Usage
If a dynamometer is available, it may be used by any competing team.
Vehicles to be dynamometer tested must have passed all parts of
technical inspection. Fuel, ignition and drive train tuning will be
permitted while testing on the dynamometer.
5.10.2 Problem Resolution
Any problems that arise during the competition will be resolved
through the Operations Center and the decision will be final.
5.10.3 Protests
(A) Required Review - Any team that intends to protest a rule,
score, judges decision or any other aspect of the competition,
must present the issue to SAEINDIA staff for discussion, and
possible resolution before the protest is filed.
(B) Cause for Protest - A team may protest any rule interpretation,
score or official Action (unless specifically excluded from
protest) which they feel has caused some Actual, non-trivial,
harm to their team, or has had a substantive effect on their
score. Teams may not protest rule interpretations or actions
that have not caused them any Substantive damage.
(C) Protest Period - Protests must be filed within one-hour
(1-hour) after the action being Protested has occurred or the
scores for the activity involving the protest subject are Posted.
(D) Protest Format - Protests must be in writing and submitted to
designated organizer or SAEINDIA staff.
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(E) Protest Bond - The protesting team must post a twenty-five
(25) point bond to be deducted from their score if the protest
is denied.
(F) Decision - The decision of the officials regarding any protest is
final.
5.10.4 Forfeit for Non-Appearance
It is the responsibility of teams to be in the right place at the right time.
If a team is not present and ready to compete at the scheduled time
they forfeit their attempt atthat event. There are no make-ups for
missed appearances.
5.10.5 Drivers Meetings Attendance Required
All drivers for an event are required to attend the pre-event drivers
meeting(s). The driver for an event will be disqualified if he/she does
not attend the driver meeting for the event.
5.10.6 Personal Vehicles
Personal cars and trailers must be parked in designated areas only.
Only SUPRA SAEINDIA competition vehicles will be allowed in the track
areas.
5.10.7 Motorcycles, Bicycles, Rollerblades, etc.Prohibited
The use of motorcycles, quads, bicycles, scooters, skateboards,
rollerblades or similar person-carrying devices by team members and
spectators in any part of the competition area, including the paddocks,
is prohibited. 5.10.8 Self-propelled Pit Carts, Tool Boxes, etc.
Prohibited The use of self-propelled pit carts, tool boxes, tire carriers or
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similar motorized devices in any part of the competition site, including
the paddocks, is prohibited.
5.11 Pit Rules
5.11.1 Vehicle Movement
Vehicles may not move under their own power anywhere but on the
practice or competition tracks. Off track vehicles must be pushed at a
normal walking pace by means of a Push Bar, with all four (4) wheels
on the ground, a team member sitting in the cockpit to steer and brake
and with another team member walking beside the car. Cars with
wings are required to have two team members walking on either side
of the vehicle whenever the vehicle is being pushed. During
performance events when the excitement is high, it is particularly
important that the car be moved at a slow pace in the pits. The walking
rule will be enforced and a point penalty of twenty five (25) points will
be assessed for each violation.
5.11.2 Push Bar
Each car must have a removable device that attaches to the rear of the
car that allows two (2) people, standing erect behind the vehicle, to
push the car around the event site. This device must also be capable of
decelerating, i.e. slowing and stopping the forward motion of the
vehicle and pulling it rearwards. It must be presented with the car at
Technical Inspection.
5.11.3 Smoking Prohibited
Smoking is prohibited in all competition areas.
5.11.4 Fueling and Refueling
Officials must conduct all fueling and refueling.
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5.11.5 Engine Running in the Paddock
Engines may be run in the paddock provided the car has passed
technical inspection and the following conditions are satisfied:
a) The car is on an adequate stand, and
b) The drive wheels are at least 10.2 cm (4 in) off the ground, or
the drive wheels have been removed.
5.12 Driving Rules
5.12.1 Driving Under Power
Cars may only be driven under power (a) when running in an event, (b)
on the practice track and (c) during brake test or (d) during any
powered vehicle movement specified and authorized by the organizers.
For all other movements cars must be pushed at a normal walking pace
using a push bar. Violation of this rule will result in a two hundred (200)
point penalty for the first violation and expulsion of the team for a
second violation.
5.12.2 Driving Off-site
Driving off-site is absolutely prohibited. Teams found to have driven
their vehicle at an off-site location during the period of the competition
will be excluded from the competition.
5.12.3 Practice Track
A practice track for testing and tuning cars may be available at the
discretion of the organizers. The practice area will be controlled and
may only be used during the scheduled practice times. Practice or
testing at any location other than the practice track is absolutely
forbidden. Driving a vehicle outside of scheduled events or Scheduled
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practice will result in a minimum two hundred (200) point penalty or
disqualification at the organizers discretion. Cars using the practice
track must have all parts of the technical inspection sticker.
5.12.4 Situational Awareness
Drivers must maintain a high state of situational awareness at all times
and be ready to respond to the track conditions and incidents. Flag
signals and hand signals from course marshals and officials must be
immediately obeyed.
5.12.5 Endurance Event Driving
During Endurance when multiple cars are running on the course it is
paramount that the drivers strictly follow all of the rules and driving
requirements. Aggressive driving, failing to obey signals, not yielding
for passing, etc will result in a black flag and a discussion in the penalty
box with course officials. The amount of time spent in the penalty box
is at the discretion of the officials and is included in the run time.
Penalty box time serves as a reprimand as well as informing the driver
of what he/she did wrong. Drivers should be aware that contact
between open wheel racers is especially dangerous because tires
touching can throw one car into the air. Endurance is a times event in
which drivers compete only against the clock not against other cars.
Aggressive driving is unnecessary.
5.12.6 Endurance Event Passing
Passing during Endurance may only be done in the designated passing
zones and under the control of the track officials. Passing zones have
two parallel lanes a slow lane for the cars that are being passed and a
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fast lane for the cars that are making a pass. On approaching a passing
zone a slower leading car will be blue flagged and must shift into the
slow lane and decelerate. The following faster car will continue in the
fast lane and make the pass. The car that had been passed may reenter
traffic only under the control of the passing zone exit flagman. Passing,
i.e. slow, lanes may be either to the left or right of the fast lane
depending on the design of the specific course. These passing rules do
not apply to cars that are passing disabled cars on the course or cars
that have spun out and are not moving. When passing a disabled or off-
track car it is critical to slow down, drive cautiously and be aware of all
the vehicles and track workers in the area. Under normal driving
conditions when not being passed all cars use the fast lane.
5.12.7 Endurance Event Drivers Course Walk
The endurance course will be available for walk by drivers prior to the
event. All endurance drivers are required to walk the course before the
event starts.
5.13 Definitions
DOO - A cone is Down or Outif the cone has been knocked over or
the entire base of the cone lies outside the box marked around the
cone in its undisturbed position.
DNF - Did Not Finish
Gate - The path between two cones through which the car must pass.
Two cones, one on each side of the course define a gate: Two
sequential cones in slalom define a gate.
Entry Gate -The path marked by cones which establishes the required
path the vehicle must take to enter the course.
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Exit Gate - The path marked by cones which establishes the required
path the vehicle must take to exit the course.
Staging Area - An area prior to the entry to an event for the purpose of
gathering those cars that are about to start.
OC- A car is Off Course if it does not pass through a gate in the required
direction.
Impact Attenuator Data Requirement
In addition to the current requirement that the average deceleration
must not exceed 20 g, a new requirement will be added that the peak
deceleration during the impact must not exceed 40 g. Rule Number
TBD Cockpit Cockpit Opening In order to ensure that the opening
giving access to the cockpit is of adequate size, a template shown in
Drawing X will be inserted into the cockpit opening. It will be held
horizontally and inserted vertically until it has passed below the top bar
of the Side Impact Structure (or its equivalent for monocoque cars).
During this test, the steering wheel, steering column, seat and all
padding may be removed.
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Internal Cross Section:
A. A free vertical cross section, which allows the template shown
in Drawing Y to be passed vertically through the cockpit to a
point 100 mm (4 inches) behind the face of the rearmost pedal
when in the inoperative position, must be maintained over its
entire length. The only things that may encroach on this area
are the steering wheel, steering column and any padding that is
required by Rule 3.4.14. Drivers Leg Protection.
B. The driver, seated normally with his seat belts fastened and
with the steering wheel removed must be able to raise both
legs together so that his knees are past the plane of the
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steering wheel in the rearward direction. This action must not
be prevented by any part of the car.
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6. QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SUPRA SAEINDIA RULES
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions
Before submitting a question, check the Frequently Asked Questions
section of the SUPRA SAEINDIA website
6.2 Question Format
All rules questions must include (1) the full name and email address of
the student submitting the question, (2) the name of the university
no abbreviations and (3) the number of the applicable rule. The
following limits apply to questions submitted to the rules committee
(1) No photograph, drawing or other attachment may exceed 100 KB in
size (2) the total size of any question, with all attachments, must not
exceed 1MB.
6.3 Response Time
Please allow a minimum of two (2) weeks for a response. The Rules
Committee will respond as quickly as possible, however responses to
questions presenting new issues, or of unusual complexity, may take
more than two weeks. Please do not resend questions.
6.4 Submission Addresses:
Teams Entering SUPRA SAEINDIA competition Send questions to:
SUPRA SAEINDIA
Email: Convener@suprasaeindia.org
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7. IMPORTANT FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
1. SUPRA SAEINDIA Structural Equivalency Form (see Rule 3.3.2 and
Appendix -A1).
2. 2012 SUPRA SAEINDIA Cost Event Addendum (Appendix -A2).
3. Cost Report Supplement (see Appendix A-3).
4. SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Activity Disclosure Form- (Appendix A4).
5. Manufacturing & Cost Analysis Example. (Appendix -A5).
6. PRESENTATION JUDGING (Appendix - A 6 ).
5. SUPRA SAEINDIA Tech Sheet (see Rule 4.2.2).
6. Design Specification Sheet (see Rules 4.5.2(b) & 4.5.3).
7. SUPRA SAEINDIA Competition and Document Submission
Information. (Appendix A7).
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APPENDIX -A1
SUPRA SAEINDIA STRUCTURAL EQUIVALENCY FORM
If required, this form must be completed and submitted no later than
the date specified in the Action Deadlines. The SUPRA SAEINDIA
Technical Committee will review all submissions which deviate from
the SUPRA SAEINDIA rules. This form must also accompany the vehicle
to Technical Inspection. Structural Equivalency Forms (SEF) and
supporting calculations must be submitted electronically in Adobe
Acrobat Format (*.pdf). The submissions must be named as follows:
schoolname_sef.pdf using the complete school name. Please submit to
the person indicated in the Action Deadlines for each event.
*In the event that the SUPRA SAEINDIA Technical Committee requests
additional information or calculations, teams have one week from the
date of the request to submit the requested information.
University Name____________________________________________
Team Contact______________________________________________
Telephone Number & E-mail Address
__________________________________________________________
Faculty Advisor_____________________________________________
Telephone Number & E-mail Address
_________________________________________________________
Rule Deviated: (check all that apply) and provide summary of change
on each line, such as "Eight 5/16 inch bolts" or "1.00 x 0.065 Square".
X Rule No. Rule Description Design Description
3.3.4.2 Main Roll Hoop
3.3.4.2 F Main Roll Hoop Attachment to Monocoque
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3.3.4.3 Front Roll Hoop Material
3.3.5.1 Main Roll Hoop Bracing
3.3.5.2 Front Roll Hoop Bracing
3.3.5.3 Monocoque Bracing Attachment
3.3.6.1 Front Bulkhead
3.3.6.1 D Monocoque Front Bulkhead
3.3.6.2 Front Bulkhead Support
3.3.6.2 D Monocoque Front Bulkhead Support
3.3.6.3 Impact Attenuator Attachment
3.3.8.1 Tube Frames Side Impact Structure
3.3.8.2 Composite Monocoque Side Impact Protection
3.3.8.3 Metal Monocoque Side Impact Protection
3.4.1. E Monocoque Safety Harness Attachment
ATTACH PROOF OF EQUIVALENCY
Please see "Structural Equivalency Guide" on SAEINDIA website for
details of proof of equivalency calculations and supporting
documentation.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE DECISION/COMMENTS
__________________________________________________________
Approved by________________________________________________
Date___________
NOTE: THIS FORM AND THE APPROVED COPY OF THE SUBMISSION
MUST BE PRESENTED AT TECHNICAL INSPECTION AT EVERY SUPRA
SAEINDIA EVENT ENTERED
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APPENDIX A2
2012 SUPRA SAEINDIA Cost Event Addendum.
(Will be circulated in the News letter Shortly)
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APPENDIX A3
The 2012 SUPRA SAEINDIA Cost Report must follow the organized list
of systems and components outlined below. Any questions as to the
correct location of the specific items should be submitted to the rules
committee by March 1, 2010 and clarification will be made.
1) Brake System . . .
Brake Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Fasteners
Brake Lines Brake Discs Sub-totals of sub-components
Brake Pads Balance Bar Area total
Calipers Proportioning valve Graphics/Photographs
Receipts/Back-up
2) Engine and Drive train . . .
Engine Fuel Tank Axles
Engine Mfr (Name) Fuel Pump Differential Mounts
Engine (cc) Fuel Pressure Reg. Sprocket/Pulleys
Displacement Fuel Filter Differential Bearings
Exhaust Manifold Fuel Lines/Rails Differential
Muffler Fuel Vent/Check Valve CV Joints/U Joints
Intake Manifold Radiator Shields
Restrictor Coolant Engine/Diff Oil
Air Filter Overflow Bottles Fasteners
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Turbo/Super Charger Coolant Lines Sub-totals of sub-components
Carburetor / Throttle Body Radiator Fans Area Total
Engine Mounts Hose Clamps Graphics and/or Photographs
Oil Filter Oil Cooler Receipts/Back-Up
Spark Plugs Chain / Belt
Fuel Injectors Ignition Coil / Wires
3) Frame & Body . . .
Pedals Body Material Shifter Cable/Linkage
Shifter Body Processing Final Assembly
Throttle Controls Body Attachments Fasteners
Frame / Frame Tubes Mounts Integral to Frame Sub-totals of sub-
components
Welding Floor Pan Area Total
Tubes Cuts/Bends Clutch Graphics and/or Photographs
Tube End Preps Aerodynamic Wing (if used) Receipts/Back-Up
4) Instruments, Wiring and Accessories . . .
Tachometer Brake Light Bulb Fasteners
ECM/Engine Electronics Solenoids Sub-totals of sub-components
Wire Harness/Connectors Indicator Lights Area Total
Oil Pressure Gage/Light Battery Graphics and/or Photographs
Dash Panel Relays Receipts/Back-Up
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Kill Switch Starter Button
Fuses Water Temperature Gage
5) Miscellaneous, Finish and Assembly . . .
Seats Fire Wall Area Sub-totals of sub-components
On-Board Fire Suppression Sys. Mirrors Total
Drivers Harness Shields Graphics/Photographs
Paint - Frame Headrest / Restraints Receipts/Back-Up
Paint - Body
6) Steering System . . .
Steering Rack Steering Wheel Quick Release Area Total
Steering Shaft Fasteners Graphics/Photographs
Steering Wheel Sub-totals of sub-components Receipts/Back-UpTie
Rods
7) Suspension and Shocks . . .
Shocks Front A/Arms or Equivalent Fasteners
Springs Rear A/Arms or Equivalent Sub-totals of sub-components
Suspension Mechanism Front Uprights Area Total
Pushrods/Pull rods Rear Uprights Graphics and/or Photographs
Rod Ends Bell Cranks Receipts/Back-Up
8) Wheels, Wheel Bearings and Tires . . .
Wheels Wheel Bearings Fasteners
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Lug Nuts Front Hubs Sub-totals of sub-components
Tires Rear Hubs Area Total
Valve Stems Wheel Studs Graphics and/or Photographs
Wheel Weights Receipts/Back-Up
Cost Report Evaluation (Overall Presentation)
The Cost Report will be evaluated for Content, Accuracy, and
Organization.
Printed Cost Reports should contain:
1) Cover / Binder - including car number and school name
(required)
2) Cover Sheet
3) Table of Contents
4) Cost Summary Page
5) Tabs for each section
6) Process descriptions of up to ten pages for each section
(required)
7) Bill of Material (required)
8) Assembly Labor Total in each BOM section (required)
9) Back up Data
10) Graphics/Photos
11) Electronic copy of the BOM in Excel Office 97 (required) on a
single 3.5 floppy disk (Preferred) or a CD-ROM (accepted)
Note:
After each section or area, please include the corresponding pictures,
sketches, diagrams, blueprints (if possible), back-up and receipts
necessary for that area. The cost of fasteners and brackets are to be
included in their respective sub-assemblies. The labor and operations
to process the component or sub-assemblies must be included in each
sub-assembly as if each assembly were purchased from a separate
supplier and the car was assembled as a finished product.
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APPENDIX - A4
2012 SUPRA SAE STUDENT ACTIVITY DISCLOSURE FORM
University
Name
Car
Number &
Events
Team
Contact
Team
Contact
Signature Date
Faculty
Advisor
Faculty
Advisor
Signature Date
This form must be completed and submitted by all teams no later than the date specified in the
Action Deadlines on the specific event website. This is a self disclosure form. It is expected that
all teams comply with all rules including A6.1 through A6.5. This form should be filled out and
signed by the team's faculty advisor stating whether specific content was designed, manufactured
and/or assembled by the team. It is up to the faculty advisor to decide whether the team has
complied with rules A6.1 through A6.5 and self declare but the results of this document may be
made publically available. Note: it is expected that many items below will not have all three steps
completed by the team. For example, no known team designs or constructs their own tires, and
may have a garage mount them on the rims, in which case all three boxes would have zeros. The
submissions must be named as follows: schoolname_SADF.pdf using the complete school name
and in pdf format. Please submit to the person indicated in the Action Deadlines for each event.
Please use
the following
0 = not team designed/manufactured/assembled or less than 33% of the work
done by unpaid students
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scale in
answering
the 1 = at least 33% of the work done by unpaid students
questions: 2 = at least 67% of the work done by unpaid students
3 = essentially all of the work done by unpaid students
n/a = not applicable. Indicate n/a if vehicle does not use that component or
process
Team
Desig
ned
Team
Manufa
ctured
Team
Assem
bled
Team
Desig
ned
Team
Manufa
ctured
Team
Assem
bled
1) Brake System - BR 4) Electrical EL
Brake
Master
Cylinder Dash Panel
Brake Lines
ECM/Engine
Electronics
Brake Discs Tachometer
Brake Pads
Water
Temperatur
e Gage
Balance Bar
Calipers 5) Miscellaneous, Finish and Assembly MS
Proportioni
ng Valve Fire Wall
Headrest /
Restraints
2) Engine and Drivetrain EN Mirrors
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Axles Paint Body
Carburetor
Paint
Frame
Coolant
Lines Seats
CV Joints/U
Joints Shields
Differential
Differential
Mounts 6) Steering System ST
Engine
Steering
Rack
Engine
Mounts
Steering
Shaft
Exhaust
Manifold
Steering
Wheel
Fuel
Lines/Rails
Steering
Wheel Quick
Release
Fuel Tank Tie Rods
Intake
Manifold
Muffler 7) Suspension System SU
Oil Cooler Bell Cranks
Overflow
Bottles
Front
A/Arms or
Equivalent
Radiator
Front
Uprights
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Radiator
Fans
Pushrods/Pu
llrods
Restrictor
Rear A/Arms
or
Equivalent
Shields
Rear
Uprights
Throttle
Body Shocks
Turbo/Supe
r Charger Springs
Suspension
Mechanism
3) Frame & Body - FR
Aerodynam
ic Wing (if
used) 8) Wheels, Wheel Bearings and Tires - WT
Body
Attachmen
ts Front Hubs
Body
Material
Lug Nuts /
Wheel Nuts
Body
Processing Rear Hubs
Floor Pan Tires
Frame
Mitering Wheels
Frame
Welding
Mounts
3b) Monocoques
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Integral to
Frame
Pedals Plug
Shifter Molds
Shifter
Cable/Linka
ge Layup
Throttle
Controls Trimming
Tube End
Preps
Finishing &
Hard Points
Tubes
Cuts/Bends
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APPENDIX 5
Manufacturing & Cost Analysis Example.
( Will be circulated in News letter Shortly)
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APPENDIX A6
SCHOOL CAR NUMBER
PRESENTATION JUDGING
Score the following categories on the basis of 0-10 points each
according to the following scale (any number or fraction along this
scale may be used).
0.0 = inadequate or no attempt
2.5 = attempted but below expectation
5 = average or expected
7.5 = above average but still lacking
10 = excellent, perfectly meets intent
CONTENT: Were the concepts presented appropriate and adequate to
explain how the car meets the intent of the customer? Were enough
technical details presented without being boring?
ORGANIZATION: Were the concepts presented in a logical order
progressing from basic concept and showing how the engineering
accomplished the concept? Was it clear to the audience what was to
be presented and what was coming next? Were distinct introduction
and overviews as well as summary and conclusions given?
VISUAL AIDS: Were visual aids used or clear visual references made to
the car? Were the illustrations visible for all of the audience?
DELIVERY: Did the presenter speak in a clear voice? Did the presenter
show enthusiasm and promote confidence in the technical aspects?
Did he maintain eye contact?
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QUESTIONS: Did the answer illustrate that the team fully understood
the question?
Is there doubt that the team understood the answer? Did the team
promote complete
Confidence in their response to the questions?
TOTAL = PRESENTATION POINTS (50 points maximum)
COMMENTS:
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APPENDIX A7
SCHOOL ________________________________
CAR NUMBER ___________________________
DESIGN JUDGING
AESTHETICS (0-5) - Does the vehicle look attractive? Does it have a high
performance? Appearance?
MECHANICAL DESIGN (0-20) - Do components appear to have been
sized properly for the load? Does form follow function? Do brackets
serve more than one purpose?
CHASSIS DESIGN (0-30) - Does the suspension design consider
kinematics, roll center placement or load transfer? How was vehicle
handling designed for and developed? How was brake system
designed? Was weight distribution and C.G. height optimized?
MANUFACTURABILITY (0-10) - Can 1000 units per year be economically
produced? Was manufacturing and ease of assembly a major
consideration?
SERVICEABILITY (0-15) - Is the engine easy to service or remove? Is the
suspension easy to adjust?
INNOVATIVENESS (0-15) - Are any of the components or systems
unique? Do the innovations add to the product's functions?
ERGONOMICS/INTERIORS/SAFETY (0-20) - Is the vehicle designed to
accommodate & Function with a wide variety of body sizes? Are
controls and instruments easy to use? Does the design consider
occupant safety beyond the requirements?
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POWERTRAIN (0-30) - Does the engine have significant modifications
with respect to fuel injection, turbo charging, intake or exhaust? Was
the drive train well done? Was throttle, drive controls designed well?
BUILD QUALITY (0-5) - Fit and finish, quality of materials, detail work,
quality appearance.
MISCELLANEOUS (0 to -50) - If (a) this entry is a second year car and
did not undergo significant improvements (in or (b) if the team does
not exhibit a good understanding of the car, then a penalty may be
applied.
TOTAL = DESIGN POINTS (150 points maximum)
COMMENTS:
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APPENDIX A- 8
SUPRA SAEINDIA Competition and Document Submission
Information.
STEP 1
- REGISTRATION
STEP 2
- IDENTIFICATION OF GOALS
- SUBDIVISION OF TEAM INTO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS
- MANAGERIAL WORK TO BE STARTED IN PARALLEL WITH
TECHNICAL
STEP 3
- IDENTFICIATION OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS AND SKETCHES TO BE PREPARED BY
THE TEAMS FOLLOWING THE APPROACH OF CONCURENT
ENGINEERING
- ADVANCEMENT IN CAD MODELLING AND TECHNICAL
CALCULATIONS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT
STEP 4
- ANALYSIS OF DESIGN AND ITS FEASIBILITY
STEP 5
- COMPLETION OF 3D MODELLING AND ANALYSIS
- SUBMISSION OF PRELIMINARY CAD REPORTS
- SPONSORSHIP WORK TO PROGRESS
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STEP 6
- FABRICATION WORK TO BEGIN WITH ROLL CAGE FABRICATION
- SUSPENSION, WHEEL AND BRAKING, POWERTRAIN WORK TO
BE STARTED PARALLELY
STEP 7:
- COMPLETION OF ROLL CAGE
- ADVANCEMENT ON SUSPENSION AND WHEELS/BRAKING
STEP 8
- ADVANCEMENT ON POWERTRAIN AND COMPLETION OF
VEHICLE
FRAMEWORK
- ADVANCEMENT ON STEERING
STEP 9
- VEHICLE ERGONOMICS AND AESTHETICS
- SAFETY FEATURES TO BE INCORPORATED
- SUBMISSION OF COST REPORT AND COMPLETE DESIGN
REPORTS
STEP 10
- DYNAMIC TESTING
STEP 11
- RECTIFICATION OF FLAWS OCCURED DURING TESTING
STEP 12
- REVIEWS
STEP 13
- SUPRA SAEINDIA 2012- 3 DAYS OF ADRENALINE, FUN AND
EXCITEMENT
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Registration 30th October 2011
Workshop 5th Jan 2012
Preliminary Design report 10th Jan 2012
Virtual SUPRA SAEINDIA 28th to 29th Jan 2012
Cost report 15th May 2012
Detailed Design Report 30th May 2012
SUPRA SAEINDIA 2012 7th, 8th, 9th Sep 2012.
Enquires contact :
B.Dinesh
Manager Projects CDS Programs
dinesh@saeindia.org
3rd Cross St, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai 600 020. INDIA
Tel: 044 24411904, 42152280
ed@saeindia.org
www.saeindia.org
# 1/17, Ceebros Arcade, 2nd Floor,