Approximately 100 MM of Longitudinal Adjustment Should Accommodate Range of Specified Drivers. Several Head Restraints With Different Thicknesses May Be Used
Approximately 100 MM of Longitudinal Adjustment Should Accommodate Range of Specified Drivers. Several Head Restraints With Different Thicknesses May Be Used
Approximately 100 MM of Longitudinal Adjustment Should Accommodate Range of Specified Drivers. Several Head Restraints With Different Thicknesses May Be Used
4 The Head Restraint, attachment and mounting must be strong enough to withstand a
minimum force of:
a. 900 N applied in a rearward direction
b. 300 N applied in a lateral or vertical direction
T.2.8.5 For all drivers, the Head Restraint must be located and adjusted where:
a. The Head Restraint is no more than 25 mm away from the back of the driver’s helmet,
with the driver in their normal driving position.
b. The contact point of the back of the driver’s helmet on the Head Restraint is no less than
50 mm from any edge of the Head Restraint.
Approximately 100 mm of longitudinal adjustment should accommodate range of specified
drivers. Several Head Restraints with different thicknesses may be used
T.2.8.6 The Head Restraint padding must:
a. Be an energy absorbing material that is one of the two:
• Meets SFI Spec 45.2
• CONFOR CF45 (Blue) or CONFOR CF45M (Blue) (FIA Technical List No 17)
b. Have a minimum thickness of 38 mm
c. Have a minimum width of 15 cm
d. Meet one of the following:
• minimum area of 235 cm2 AND minimum total height adjustment of 17.5 cm
• minimum height of 28 cm
e. Be covered with a thin, flexible material that contains a ~20 mm diameter inspection
hole in a surface other than the front surface
T.2.9 Roll Bar Padding
Any portion of the roll bar, roll bar bracing or Chassis which might be contacted by the driver’s
helmet must be covered with a minimum thickness of 12 mm of padding which meets SFI Spec
45.1 or FIA 8857-2001.
T.5 POWERTRAIN
T.5.1 Transmission and Drive
Any transmission and drivetrain may be used.
T.5.2 Drivetrain Shields and Guards
T.5.2.1 Exposed high speed final drivetrain equipment such as Continuously Variable Transmissions
(CVTs), sprockets, gears, pulleys, torque converters, clutches, belt drives, clutch drives and
electric motors, must be fitted with scatter shields intended to contain drivetrain parts in case
of failure.
T.5.2.2 The final drivetrain shield must:
a. Be made with solid material (not perforated)
b. Cover the chain or belt from the drive sprocket to the driven sprocket/chain wheel/belt
or pulley.
c. Start and end no higher than parallel to the lowest point of the chain wheel/belt/pulley:
T.5.2.3 Body panels or other existing covers are acceptable when constructed per T.5.2.7 / T.5.2.8
T.5.2.4 Frame Members or existing components that exceed the scatter shield material requirements
may be used as part of the shield.
T.5.2.5 Scatter shields may be composed of multiple pieces. Any gaps must be small (< 3 mm)
T.5.2.6 If equipped, the engine drive sprocket cover may be used as part of the scatter shield system.
T.5.2.7 Chain Drive - Scatter shields for chains must:
a. Be made of 2.66 mm (0.105 inch) minimum thickness steel (no alternatives are allowed)
b. Have a minimum width equal to three times the width of the chain
c. Be centered on the center line of the chain
d. Remain aligned with the chain under all conditions
T.5.2.8 Non-metallic Belt Drive - Scatter shields for belts must:
a. Be made from 3.0 mm minimum thickness aluminum alloy 6061-T6
b. Have a minimum width that is equal to 1.7 times the width of the belt.
c. Be centered on the center line of the belt
d. Remain aligned with the belt under all conditions.
T.5.2.9 Attachment Fasteners - All fasteners attaching scatter shields and guards must be 6 mm or
1/4” minimum diameter Critical Fasteners, see T.8.2
IC.2.4.3 The maximum restrictor diameters at any time during the competition are:
a. Gasoline fueled vehicles 20.0 mm
b. E85 fueled vehicles 19.0 mm
IC.2.4.4 The restrictor must be located to facilitate measurement during Technical Inspection
IC.2.4.5 The circular restricting cross section must NOT be movable or flexible in any way
IC.2.4.6 The restrictor must not be part of the movable portion of a barrel throttle body.
IC.2.5 Turbochargers & Superchargers
IC.2.5.1 The intake air may be cooled with an intercooler (a charge air cooler).
a. It must be located downstream of the throttle body
b. Only ambient air may be used to remove heat from the intercooler system
c. Air to air and water to air intercoolers are permitted
d. The coolant of a water to air intercooler system must meet T.5.4.1
IC.2.5.2 If pop-off valves, recirculation valves, or heat exchangers (intercoolers) are used, they must be
positioned in the intake system as shown in IC.2.4.2.b
IC.2.5.3 Plenums must not be located anywhere upstream of the throttle body
For the purpose of definition, a plenum is any tank or volume that is a significant enlargement
of the normal intake runner system. Teams may submit their designs via a Rules Question for
review prior to competition if the legality of their proposed system is in doubt.
IC.2.5.4 The maximum allowable area of the inner diameter of the intake runner system between the
restrictor and throttle body is 2825 mm2
IC.2.6 Connections to Intake
Any crankcase or engine lubrication vent lines routed to the intake system must be connected
upstream of the intake system restrictor.
IC.8 ELECTRICAL
IC.8.1 Starter
Each vehicle must start the engine using an onboard starter at all times
IC.8.2 Batteries
Refer to T.9.2 for specific requirements of Low Voltage batteries
IC.8.3 Voltage Limit
IC.8.3.1 Voltage between any two electrical connections must be Low Voltage T.9.1.2
IC.8.3.2 This voltage limit does not apply to the following systems:
• High Voltage systems for ignition
• High Voltage systems for injectors
EV.2 DOCUMENTATION
EV.2.1 Electrical System Form - ESF
EV.2.1.1 Each team must submit an Electrical System Form (ESF) with a clearly structured
documentation of the entire vehicle electrical system (including control and Tractive System).
Submission and approval of the ESF does not mean that the vehicle will automatically pass
Electrical Technical Inspection with the described items / parts.
EV.2.1.2 The ESF may provide guidance or more details than the Formula SAE Rules.
EV.2.1.3 Use the format provided and submit the ESF as given in section DR - Document Requirements
EV.2.2 Submission Penalties
Penalties for the ESF are imposed as given in section DR - Document Requirements.
EV.5 COMPONENTS
EV.5.1 Motors
EV.5.1.1 Only electrical motors are allowed. The number of motors is not limited.
EV.5.1.2 Motors must meet T.5.3
EV.6.1.4 All Accumulator Segments and/or Accumulator Containers (including spares and replacement
parts) must be identical to the design documented in the ESF and SES
EV.6.2 Electrical Configuration
EV.6.2.1 All Tractive System components must be rated for the maximum Tractive System voltage
EV.6.2.2 If the Accumulator Container is made from an electrically conductive material:
a. The poles of the Accumulator Segment(s) and/or cells must be isolated from the inner
wall of the Accumulator Container with an insulating material that is rated for the
maximum Tractive System voltage.
b. All conductive surfaces on the outside of the Accumulator Container must have a low
resistance connection to the GLV System Ground, see EV.7.7
c. Any conductive penetrations, such as mounting hardware, must be protected against
puncturing the insulating barrier.
EV.6.2.3 Each Accumulator Segment must be electrically insulated with suitable Nonflammable
Material (F.1.18) (not air) between the segments in the container and on top of the segment.
The intent is to prevent arc flashes caused by inter segment contact or by parts/tools
accidentally falling into the container during maintenance for example.
EV.6.2.4 Soldering electrical connections in the high current path is prohibited.
Soldering wires to cells for the voltage monitoring input of the AMS is allowed, these wires are
not part of the high current path.
EV.6.2.5 Every wire used in an Accumulator Container, whether it is part of the GLV or Tractive System,
must be rated to the maximum Tractive System voltage.
EV.6.3 Maintenance Plugs
EV.6.3.1 Maintenance Plugs must allow electrical separation of the Accumulator Segments to meet:
LV Brake
Accumulator HVD
Over TS Interlock(s)
Management
Travel Interlock
System le
Switch right
Trac ve System
GLV Fuse Master Switch
Accumulator Container(s)
GLV
Ba ery
Precharge
GLV System Control
Chas s is
TSMP TSMP
GLVMP
GND HV HV+
AIR AIR
Accumulator
Fuse(s)
Trac ve Trac ve
System System
Precharge
Trac ve System
Trac ve System
EV.8.2.1 The Shutdown Circuit must Open when any of the following exist:
a. Operation of, or detection from any of the components listed in EV.8.1.1
b. Any shutdown of the GLV System
EV.8.2.2 When the Shutdown Circuit Opens:
a. The Tractive System must Shutdown
b. All Accumulator current flow must stop immediately
c. The voltage in the Tractive System must be Low Voltage T.9.1.2 in five seconds or less
d. The Motor(s) must spin free. No torque must be applied to the Motor(s)
EV.8.2.3 When the AMS, IMD or BSPD Open the Shutdown Circuit:
a. The Tractive System must remain disabled until manually reset
b. The driver must not be able to reactivate the Tractive System from inside the vehicle
c. Operation of the Shutdown Buttons or TSMS must not reset the Shutdown Circuit
d. The Tractive System must be reset only by manual action of a person directly at the
vehicle.
EV.8.2.4 The driver may reset the Shutdown Circuit from the cockpit, subject to EV.8.2.3
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EV.8.4.5 Overcurrent Protection is not required on a voltage sense wire if all three of the following
conditions are met:
• AMS is a distributed AMS system (one cell measurement per board)
• Sense wire length is < 25 mm
• AMS board has Overcurrent Protection
EV.8.5 Accumulator Temperature
EV.8.5.1 The AMS must measure the temperatures of critical points of the Accumulator
EV.8.5.2 Temperatures (considering measurement accuracy) must remain below the lower of the two:
• The maximum cell temperature limit stated in the cell data sheet
• 60°C
EV.8.5.3 Cell temperatures must be measured at the negative terminal of the respective cell
EV.8.5.4 The temperature sensor used must be in direct contact with one of:
• The negative terminal itself
• The negative terminal busbar less than 10 mm away from the cell terminal
EV.8.5.5 For lithium based cells,
a. The temperature of a minimum of 20% of the cells must be monitored by the AMS
b. The monitored cells must be equally distributed inside the Accumulator Container(s)
Every cell temperature should be monitored
EV.8.5.6 Multiple cells may be monitored with one temperature sensor, if EV.8.5 is met for all cells
sensed by the sensor.
EV.8.5.7 Temperature sensors must have appropriate electrical isolation that meets one of the two:
• Between the sensor and cell
• In the sensing circuit
The isolation must consider both GLV/TS isolation as well as common mode voltages between
sense locations.
EV.8.6 Insulation Monitoring Device - IMD
EV.8.6.1 The vehicle must have an Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) installed in the Tractive System.
EV.8.6.2 The IMD must be a Bender ISOMETER® IR155-3203 or IR155-3204 (refer to website) or
equivalent IMD approved for automotive use.
EV.8.6.3 The response value of the IMD must be set to 500 Ohm / Volt or higher, related to the
maximum Tractive System operation voltage.
EV.8.6.4 The IMD must monitor the Tractive System for:
a. An isolation failure
b. A failure in the IMD operation
This must be done without the influence of any programmable logic.
EV.8.6.5 If the IMD detects one or more of the conditions of EV.8.6.4 above the IMD must:
a. Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2
b. Turn on the IMD Indicator Light
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EV.8.6.6 The IMD Indicator Light must be:
a. Color: Red
b. Clearly visible to the seated driver in bright sunlight
c. Clearly marked with the lettering “IMD”
EV.8.7 Brake System Plausibility Device - BSPD
EV.8.7.1 The vehicle must have a standalone nonprogrammable circuit to check for simultaneous
braking and high power output
EV.8.7.2 The BSPD must be provided in addition to the APPS / Brake Pedal Plausibility Check (EV.5.7)
EV.8.7.3 The BSPD must Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2 when both of the following exist:
• Braking hard without locking the wheels
• Motor/Accumulator current is at a level where 5 kW of electrical power in the DC circuit
is delivered to the Motors at the nominal battery voltage.
The BSPD may delay opening the shutdown circuit up to 0.5 sec to avoid false trips
EV.8.7.4 The BSPD must Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2 when there is an open or short circuit in
any sensor input
EV.8.7.5 The team must have a test to demonstrate BSPD operation at Electrical Technical Inspection.
a. Power must not be sent to the Motor(s) of the vehicle during the test
b. The test must prove the function of the complete BSPD, including the current sensor
The suggested test would introduce a current by a separate wire from an external power
supply simulating the Tractive System current while pressing the brake pedal
EV.8.8 Interlocks
EV.8.8.1 Interlocks must be incorporated where designated (refer to EV.5.1.3, EV.6.5.2, EV.6.9 )
EV.8.8.2 Additional Interlocks may be included in the Tractive System or components
EV.8.8.3 The Interlock is a wire or connection that must:
a. Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2 if the Interlock connection is broken or interrupted
b. Not be in the low (ground) connection to the AIR coils of the Shutdown Circuit
EV.8.8.4 Interlock circuits or connections do not require physical separation from Tractive System
wiring or components
EV.8.9 Master Switches
EV.8.9.1 Each vehicle must have two Master Switches that must:
a. Meet T.9.3 for Configuration and Location
b. Be direct acting, not act through a relay or logic
EV.8.9.2 The Grounded Low Voltage Master Switch (GLVMS) must:
a. Completely stop all power to the GLV System EV.5.4
b. Be in the center of a completely red circular area of > 50 mm in diameter
c. Be labeled “LV”
EV.8.9.3 The Tractive System Master Switch (TSMS) must:
a. Open the Shutdown Circuit in the OFF position EV.8.2.2
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b. Be the last switch before the AIRs except for Precharge circuitry and Interlocks.
c. Be in the center of a completely orange circular area of > 50 mm in diameter
d. Be labeled “TS” and the symbol specified in ISO 7010-W012 (triangle with black
lightning bolt on yellow background).
e. Be fitted with a "lockout/tagout" capability in the OFF position EV.10.1.1
EV.8.10 Shutdown Buttons
EV.8.10.1 Three Shutdown Buttons must be installed on the vehicle.
EV.8.10.2 Each Shutdown Button must be a push-pull or push-rotate emergency switch
EV.8.10.3 One Shutdown Button must be on each side of the vehicle which:
a. Is located behind the driver’s compartment at approximately the level of the driver’s
head
b. Has a diameter of 40 mm minimum
c. Must not be easily removable or mounted onto removable body work
EV.8.10.4 One Shutdown Button must be mounted in the cockpit which:
a. Is located in easy reach of the belted in driver, adjacent to the steering wheel, and
unobstructed by the steering wheel or any other part of the vehicle
b. Has diameter of 24 mm minimum
EV.8.10.5 The international electrical symbol (a red spark on a white edged blue triangle) must be near
each Shutdown Button.
EV.8.10.6 Pressing any of the Shutdown Buttons must Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2
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EV.9.3 Charging Shutdown Circuit
EV.9.3.1 The Charging Shutdown Circuit consists of:
a. Charger Shutdown Button EV.9.2.7
b. Accumulator Management System (AMS) EV.8.3
c. Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) EV.8.6
EV.9.3.2 The AMS and IMD parts of the Charging Shutdown Circuit must:
a. Be designed as Normally Open contacts
b. Have completely independent circuits to Open the Charging Shutdown Circuit.
Design of the respective circuits must ensure that a failure cannot result in electrical
power being fed back into the Charging Shutdown Circuit.
EV.9.4 Charging Shutdown Circuit Operation
EV.9.4.1 When Charging, the AMS and IMD must:
a. Monitor the Accumulator
b. Open the Charging Shutdown Circuit if a fault is detected.
EV.9.4.2 When the Charging Shutdown Circuit Opens:
a. All current flow to the Accumulator must stop immediately
b. The voltage in the Tractive System must be Low Voltage T.9.1.2 in five seconds or less
c. The Charger must be turned off
d. The Charger must remain disabled until manually reset
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EV.10.3.3 A team member(s) who has knowledge of the Charging process must stay with the
Accumulator(s) during Charging.
EV.10.3.4 Each Accumulator Container(s) must have a label with the following data during Charging:
Team name and Electrical System Officer phone number(s).
EV.10.3.5 Additional site specific rules or policies may apply.
EV.10.4 Activation Sequence
The vehicle systems must energize in the following sequence:
EV.10.4.1 Low Voltage (GLV) System
a. The Shutdown Circuit may be Closed when or after the GLV System is energized EV.8.2.4
EV.10.4.2 Tractive System Active
a. Definition – High Voltage is present outside of the Accumulator Container
b. Tractive System Active must not be possible until both:
• GLV System is Energized
• Shutdown Circuit is Closed
EV.10.4.3 Ready to Drive
a. Definition – the Motor(s) will respond to the input of the APPS
b. Ready to Drive must not be possible until:
• Tractive System Active
• The brake pedal is pressed and held to engage the mechanical brakes T.3.1
• The driver performs a manual action to initiate Ready to Drive
Such as pressing a specific button in the cockpit
EV.10.5 Ready to Drive Sound
EV.10.5.1 The vehicle must make a characteristic sound when it is Ready to Drive
EV.10.5.2 The Ready to Drive Sound must be:
a. Sounded continuously for minimum 1 second and a maximum of 3 seconds
b. A minimum sound level of 80 dBA, fast weighting IN.4.6
c. Easily recognizable. No animal voices, song parts or sounds that could be interpreted as
offensive will be accepted
EV.10.5.3 The vehicle must not make other sounds similar to the Ready to Drive Sound.
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IN - TECHNICAL INSPECTION
The objective of Technical Inspection is to determine if the vehicle meets the Formula SAE
Rules requirements and restrictions and if, considered as a whole, it satisfies the intent of the
Rules.
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IN.2.5 Correction
If any part of a vehicle does not comply with the rules, or is otherwise a concern, the team
must:
• Correct the problem
• Continue Inspection or have the vehicle Reinspected
IN.2.6 Marked Items
IN.2.6.1 Officials may mark, seal, or designate items or areas which have been inspected to document
the inspection and reduce the chance of tampering
IN.2.6.2 Damaged or lost marks or seals require Reinspection IN.15
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IN.4.3 Accumulator Access
IN.4.3.1 If the Accumulator Container(s) is not easily accessible during Electrical Tech Inspection,
detailed pictures of the internals taken during assembly must be provided.
IN.4.3.2 Tech inspectors may require access to check any Accumulators for rules compliance.
IN.4.4 Insulation Monitoring Device Test
IN.4.4.1 The Insulation Monitoring Device will be tested by connecting a resistor between the Tractive
System Measuring Points (EV.6.8), and several electrically conductive vehicle parts while the
Tractive System is active.
IN.4.4.2 The test is passed if the IMD shuts down the Tractive System in 30 seconds or less at a fault
resistance of 50% below the response value corresponding to 250 Ohm / Volt.
IN.4.5 Insulation Measurement Test
IN.4.5.1 The insulation resistance between the Tractive System and GLV System Ground will be
measured.
IN.4.5.2 The available measurement voltages are 250 V and 500 V. All vehicles with a maximum
nominal operation voltage below 500 V will be measured with the next available voltage level.
All teams with a system voltage of 500 V or more will be measured with 500 V.
IN.4.5.3 To pass the Insulation Measurement Test the measured insulation resistance must be
minimum 500 Ohm/Volt related to the maximum nominal Tractive System operation voltage.
IN.4.6 Ready to Drive Sound
The sound level will be measured with a free field microphone placed free from obstructions
in a radius of 2 m around the vehicle against the criteria in EV.10.5
IN.4.7 Electrical Inspection Completion
IN.4.7.1 All or portions of the Tractive System, Charger and other components may be sealed IN.2.6
IN.4.7.2 Additional monitoring to verify conformance to rules may be installed. Refer to the Event
Website for further information.
IN.4.7.3 Electric Vehicles must pass Electrical Technical Inspection and Mechanical Technical Inspection
before the vehicle may attempt any further Inspections. See EV.10.1.2
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c. Egress test may have the driver touch the (IC) Cockpit Main Switch IC.9.4 (EV) Shutdown
Button EV.8.10.4
d. Egress time will stop when the driver has both feet on the pavement.
IN.5.3 Driver Clearance and Egress Test Completion
IN.5.3.1 In order to drive the vehicle, each team driver must:
a. Meet the Driver Clearance requirements
b. Successfully complete the Egress Test
IN.5.3.2 A driver(s) must complete the Driver Cockpit Checks to pass Mechanical Inspection
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IN.8.2 Aerodynamic Devices Stability and Strength
IN.8.2.1 Any Aerodynamic Devices may be checked by pushing on the device in any direction and at
any point.
The following is guidance, but actual conformance will be up to technical inspectors at the
respective competitions. The intent is to reduce the likelihood of wings detaching
IN.8.2.2 If any deflection is significant, then a force of approximately 200 N may be applied.
a. Loaded deflection should not be more than 25 mm
b. Any permanent deflection less than 5 mm
IN.8.2.3 If any vehicle on track is observed to have large, uncontrolled movements of Aerodynamic
Devices, then officials may Black Flag the vehicle for IN.15 Reinspection.
IN.8.3 Monocoque Inspections
IN.8.3.1 Inspection Scope
The following items may be confirmed during inspection:
a. Main hoop outer diameter and thickness where it protrudes above the monocoque
b. Main hoop extends to the lowest part of the tub
c. Mechanical attachment of main hoop to tub exists and matches the SES, at all points
shown on the SES
d. Front Hoop is installed, visually or by feel and that the mechanical attachment (if
included) agrees with the SES
IN.8.3.2 When the Front Hoop is integrally bonded to the monocoque, the size and composition of the
Front Hoop must be proven with:
a. Documentation that shows dimensions on the tubes
b. Pictures of the dimensioned tube being included in the layup
IN.8.3.3 For items which cannot be verified by an inspector, the team must provide documentation,
visual and/or written, that the requirements have been met.
IN.8.3.4 A team found to be improperly presenting any evidence of the manufacturing process may be
barred from competing with a monocoque.
IN.8.4 Engine Inspection (IC Only)
The organizer may measure or tear down engines to confirm conformance to the rules.
IN.8.5 Mechanical Inspection Completion
All vehicles must pass Mechanical Technical Inspection before a vehicle may attempt any
further inspections.
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IN.9.2 Tilt Test Criteria
IN.9.2.1 No fluid leakage of any type when the vehicle is tilted to a 45° angle to the horizontal
IN.9.2.2 Vehicle does not roll when tilted at an angle of 60° to the horizontal, corresponding to 1.7 g.
IN.9.3 Tilt Test Completion
Tilt Tests must be passed before a vehicle may attempt any further inspections
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IN.10.4.2 Idle Test Speed
a. Determined by the vehicle’s calibrated idle speed.
b. If the idle speed varies then the vehicle will be tested across the range of idle speeds
determined by the team.
IN.10.4.3 The vehicle must be compliant at all engine speeds up to the maximum defined Test Speed.
IN.10.5 Maximum Permitted Sound Level
a. At idle 103 dBC, fast weighting
b. At all other speeds 110 dBC, fast weighting
IN.10.6 Noise Level Retesting
IN.10.6.1 Noise levels may be monitored at any time.
IN.10.6.2 The Noise Test may be repeated at any time.
IN.10.7 Switch Function
The function of one or more of the Primary Master Switch IC.9.3, Cockpit Main Switch IC.9.4,
and/or BOTS T.3.2 will be verified during the Noise Test
IN.10.8 Noise Test Completion
Noise Tests must be passed before a vehicle may attempt any further inspections
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IN.12.2 Brake Test Conduct (IC Only)
IN.12.2.1 Brake Test procedure:
a. Accelerate to speed (typically getting into 2nd gear) until reaching the designated area
b. Apply the brakes with force sufficient to demonstrate full lockup of all four wheels
IN.12.2.2 The Brake Test is passed when:
• All four wheels lock up
• The engine remains running during the complete test
IN.12.3 Brake Test Conduct (EV Only)
IN.12.3.1 Brake Test procedure:
a. Accelerate to speed until reaching the designated area
b. Switch off the Tractive System
c. Apply the brakes with force sufficient to demonstrate full lockup of all four wheels
IN.12.3.2 The Brake Test is passed when all four wheels lock while the Tractive System is shut down
IN.12.3.3 The Tractive System Active Light may switch shortly after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop as the reduction of the system voltage is not immediate. See EV.8.2.2.c
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IN.14.2 After Inspection Approval
IN.14.2.1 The vehicle must maintain all required specifications (including but not limited to ride height,
suspension travel, braking capacity (pad material/composition), sound level and wing location)
throughout the competition.
IN.14.2.2 Changes to fit the vehicle to different drivers are allowed. Permitted changes are:
• Adjustment of the driver restraint system, Head Restraint, seat and pedal assembly
• Substitution of the Head Restraint or seat insert
• Adjustment of mirrors
IN.14.2.3 Once the vehicle receives Inspection Approval, the ONLY modifications permitted to the
vehicle are the following:
• Adjustment of belts, chains and clutches
• Adjustment of brake bias
• Adjustment to engine / powertrain operating parameters, including fuel mixture and
ignition timing, and any software calibration changes
• Adjustment of the suspension
• Changing springs, sway bars and shims in the suspension
• Adjustment of Tire Pressure, subject to V.4.3.4
• Adjustment of wing or wing element(s) angle, but not the location T.7.1
• Replenishment of fluids
• Replacement of worn tires or brake pads. Replacement tires and brake pads must be
identical in material/composition/size to those presented and approved at Technical
Inspection.
• Changing of wheels and tires for weather conditions D.6
• Recharging Low Voltage batteries
• Recharging High Voltage Accumulators
IN.14.3 Repairs or Changes After Inspection Approval
The Inspection Approval may be voided for any reason including, but not limited to:
a. Damage to the vehicle IN.13.1.3
b. Changes beyond those allowed per IN.14.2 above
IN.15 REINSPECTION
IN.15.1 Requirement
IN.15.1.1 Any vehicle may be Reinspected at any time for any reason
IN.15.1.2 Reinspection must be completed to restore Inspection Approval, if voided
IN.15.2 Conduct
IN.15.2.1 The Technical Inspection process may be repeated in entirety or in part
IN.15.2.2 Specific areas or items to be inspected are at the discretion of the Chief Technical Inspector
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IN.15.3 Result
IN.15.3.1 With Voided Inspection Approval
Successful completion of Reinspection will restore Inspection Approval IN.13.1
IN.15.3.2 During Dynamic Events
a. Issues found during Reinspection will void Inspection Approval
b. Penalties may be applied to the Dynamic Events the vehicle has competed in
Applied penalties may include additional time added to event(s), loss of one or more
fastest runs, up to DQ, subject to official discretion.
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S - STATIC EVENTS
S.1 GENERAL STATIC
Presentation 75 points
Cost 100 points
Design 150 points
Total 325 points
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S.2.5.4 The presentation itself will not be interrupted by questions. Immediately following the
presentation there may be a question and answer session.
S.2.5.5 Only judges may ask questions. Only team members who meet S.2.5.2 may answer questions.
S.2.6 Presentation Equipment
Teams planning to use data projectors, visual display devices (tablets, computers, etc.), or
other communication means as part of their presentation must bring, or arrange for, their
own equipment.
S.2.7 Evaluation Criteria
S.2.7.1 Presentations will be evaluated on content, organization, visual aids, delivery and the team’s
response to the judges’ questions.
S.2.7.2 The actual quality of the prototype itself will not be considered as part of the presentation
judging
S.2.7.3 Presentation Judging Score Sheet – available at the FSAE Online website.
S.2.8 Judging Sequence
Presentation judging may be conducted in one or more phases.
S.2.9 Presentation Event Scoring
S.2.9.1 The Presentation raw score is based on the average of the scores of each judge.
S.2.9.2 Presentation Event scores may range from 0 to 75 points, using a method at the discretion of
the judges
S.2.9.3 Presentation Event scoring may include normalizing the scores of different judging teams and
scaling the overall results.
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S.3.3.3 Cost Scenario
Teams will respond to a challenge related to cost or manufacturing of the vehicle.
S.3.4 Cost Report
S.3.4.1 The Cost Report must:
a. List and cost every part on the vehicle using the standardized Cost Tables.
b. Base the cost on the actual manufacturing technique used on the prototype.
Cast parts on the prototype must be cost as cast, and fabricated parts as fabricated, etc.
c. Include Tooling Cost (welding jigs, molds, patterns and dies) for processes requiring it.
d. Exclude R & D and capital expenditures (plant, machinery, hand tools and power tools).
e. Include supporting documentation to allow officials to verify part costing
S.3.4.2 Generate and submit the Cost Report using the FSAE Online website, see DR - Document
Requirements
S.3.5 Bill of Materials - BOM
S.3.5.1 The BOM is a list for every vehicle part, showing the relationships between the items.
a. The overall vehicle is broken down into separate Systems
b. Systems are made up of Assemblies
c. Assemblies are made up of Parts
d. Parts consist of Materials, Processes and Fasteners
e. Tooling is associated with each Process that requires production tooling
S.3.5.2 Generate the eBOM file with the BOM data and the Cost Summary from the FSAE Online
website
S.3.5.3 Use the format provided and submit the eBOM file as given in section DR - Document
Requirements
S.3.6 Late Submission
Penalties for Late Submission of Cost Report and/or eBOM will be imposed as given in section
DR - Document Requirements.
S.3.7 Cost Addendum
S.3.7.1 A supplement to the Cost Report that reflects any changes or corrections made after the
submission of the Cost Report may be submitted.
S.3.7.2 The Cost Addendum must be submitted during Onsite Registration at the Event.
S.3.7.3 The Cost Addendum must follow the format as given in section DR - Document Requirements
S.3.7.4 Addenda apply only to the competition at which they are submitted.
S.3.7.5 A separate Cost Addendum may be submitted for every competition a vehicle attends.
S.3.7.6 Changes to the Cost Report in the Cost Addendum will incur additional cost:
a. Added items will be cost at 125% of the table cost: + (1.25 x Cost)
b. Removed items will be credited 75% of the table cost: - (0.75 x Cost)
S.3.8 Cost Tables
S.3.8.1 All costs in the Cost Report must come from the standardized Cost Tables.
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S.3.8.2 If a team wishes to use any Parts, Processes or Materials not included in the tables, an Add
Item Request must be submitted. See S.3.10
S.3.9 Make versus Buy
S.3.9.1 Every part may be classified as Made or Bought.
Refer to the Formula SAE Cost Event Supplement for additional information
S.3.9.2 If a team genuinely Makes a part listed on the table as a Bought part, they may alternatively
cost it as a Made part only if a place holder entry is listed in the tables enabling them to do so.
S.3.9.3 Any part which is normally purchased that is optionally shown as a Made part must have
supporting documentation submitted to prove team manufacture.
S.3.9.4 Teams costing Bought parts as Made parts will be penalized.
S.3.10 Add Item Request
S.3.10.1 An Add Item Request must be submitted on the FSAE Online Website to add items to the Cost
Tables for individual team requirements.
S.3.10.2 After review, the item may be added to the Cost Table with an appropriate cost. It will then
be available to all teams.
S.3.11 Public Cost Reports
S.3.11.1 The competition organizers may publish all or part of the submitted Cost Reports.
S.3.11.2 Cost Reports for a given competition season will not be published before the end of the
calendar year. Support materials, such as technical drawings, will not be released.
S.3.12 Cost Report Penalties Process
S.3.12.1 The following procedure will be used in determining penalties:
a. Penalty A will be calculated using procedure Penalty Method A - Fixed Point Deductions
b. Penalty B will be calculated using procedure Penalty Method B – Adjusted Cost
Additions
c. The greater of the two penalties will be applied against the Cost Event score
• Penalty A expressed in points will be deducted from the Cost Event score
• Penalty B expressed in dollars will be added to the Adjusted Cost of the vehicle
S.3.12.2 Any error that results in a team over reporting a cost in their Cost Report will not be further
penalized.
S.3.12.3 Any instance where a team’s score benefits by an intentional or unintentional error on the
part of the students will be corrected on a case by case basis.
S.3.12.4 Penalty Method A - Fixed Point Deductions
a. From the Bill of Material, the Cost Judges will determine if all Parts and Processes have
been included in the analysis.
b. In the case of any omission or error a penalty proportional to the BOM level of the error
will be imposed:
• Missing/inaccurate Material, Process, Fastener 1 point
• Missing/inaccurate Part 3 point
• Missing/inaccurate Assembly 5 point
c. Each of the penalties listed above supersedes the previous penalty.
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Example - if a point deduction is given for a missing Assembly, the missing Parts are ignored.
d. Differences other than those listed above will be deducted at the discretion of the Cost
Judges.
S.3.12.5 Penalty Method B – Adjusted Cost Additions
a. The table cost for the missing or incomplete items will be calculated from the standard
Cost Tables.
b. The penalty will be a value equal to twice the difference between the team cost and the
correct cost for all items in error.
Penalty = 2 x (Table Cost – Team Reported Cost)
The table costs of all items in error are included in the calculation. A missing Assembly would
include the price of all Parts, Materials, Processes and Fasteners making up the Assembly.
S.3.13 Event Day and Discussion
S.3.13.1 The team must present their vehicle at the designated time
S.3.13.2 The vehicle must have the tires and wheels declared as Dry Tires per V.4.3.1 installed during
Cost Event judging
S.3.13.3 Teams may be required to bring a copy of the Cost Report and Cost Addendum to Cost Judging
S.3.13.4 The Cost Judges will:
a. Review whether the Cost Report accurately reflects the vehicle as presented
b. Review the manufacturing feasibility of the vehicle
c. Assess supporting documentation based on its quality, accuracy and thoroughness.
d. Apply penalties for missing or incorrect information in the Cost Report compared to the
vehicle presented at inspection.
S.3.14 Cost Audit
S.3.14.1 Teams may be selected for additional review to verify all processes and materials on their
vehicle are in the Cost Report.
S.3.14.2 Adjustments from the Cost Audit will be included in the final scores
S.3.15 Cost Scenario
The specific scenario will be provided prior to the competition and will include additional
detail of how it will be conducted.
S.3.16 Cost Event Scoring
S.3.16.1 Scoring Term Definitions
• Adjusted Cost – reported cost (incorporating Cost Addendum) plus adjustments and
penalties
• Pyour - the Adjusted Cost of your vehicle
• Pmin - the Adjusted Cost of the lowest cost vehicle
• Pmax - the Adjusted Cost of the highest cost vehicle
S.3.16.2 Price Score is given by
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