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BAJASAESERIES

BAJASAEINDIA2010
RuleBook
Ver1.1_May2009

C/OSAEINDIA,NATRIP

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11.Overview..............................................................................................................................................8
11.1BajaSAEIndiaProgramObjective.............................................................................................................8
11.2CompetitionGoals.....................................................................................................................................8
11.3TheBajaSAESeries...................................................................................................................................8
11.4OfficialAnnouncementsandCompetitionInformation............................................................................9
12.BajaSAERulesandOrganizerAuthority..............................................................................................9
12.1RulesAuthority..........................................................................................................................................9
12.2RulesValidity.............................................................................................................................................9
12.3RulesCompliance......................................................................................................................................9
12.4UnderstandingtheRules...........................................................................................................................10
12.5ParticipatingintheCompetition...............................................................................................................10
12.6ViolationsofIntent....................................................................................................................................10
12.7RighttoImpound.......................................................................................................................................10
12.8GeneralAuthority......................................................................................................................................10
13.Eligibility..............................................................................................................................................10
13.1IndividualParticipantRequirements.........................................................................................................10
13.1.1StudentStatus........................................................................................................................................11
13.1.2SocietyMembership...............................................................................................................................11
13.1.3Age............................................................................................................................

11
13.1.4DriversLicense.........................................................................................................................
11
13.1.5LiabilityWaiverandInsurance....................................................................................................
11
13.1.6OnlineRegistrationRequirements................................................................11
13.1.7OnsiteRegistrationDocumentCopiesrequired.11
13.2FacultyAdvisor..........................................................................................................................
12
14.EligibilityVehicles.....................................................................................................................
12
14.1StudentCreated................................................................................................................................... 12
14.2ProfessionalFabricationLimits..................................................................................

12
14.3KitVehiclesProhibited...............................................................................................

12
14.4PrefabricatedSubassemblies................................................................................................................ 12
14.5TopTenTeamsDesignComparisonRequirement..................................................................................12
14.6Redesign/DesignComparisonDocument.............................................................................

13
14.7DuplicateDesigns..........................................................................................................

13
15.Registration..................................................................................................................................... 13
15.1MaximumEntriesperUniversity......................................................................................................
13
15.2RegistrationDeadline............................................................................................................................... 13
20.GeneralDesignRequirements.......................................................................................................... 14
20.1VehicleDesignObjective...........................................................................................................................14
20.2VehicleConfiguration................................................................................................................................14
20.2.1MaximumVehicleDimensions.............................................................................................................. 14
20.3AllTerrainCapability............................................................................................................................... 14
21.RequiredEngine................................................................................................................................. 14
21.1EngineEligibility....................................................................................................................................... 15
21.2EligibleTeamsReceivingNewEngines................................................................................................. 15
21.2.1EngineShipmentoutsidetheU.S.&Canada........................................................................................ 15
21.3PurchasingofAdditionalBriggs&StrattonEngines.............................................................................. 15
21.4EngineRequirementandRestrictions.......................................................................................................15
21.4.1ReplacementParts............................................................................................................................. 15
21.4.2PistonRings............................................................................................................................................15
21.4.3IntakePorts........................................................................................................................................ 15

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21.4.4Valves.....................................................................................................................................................16
21.4.5ShaftsandRods.................................................................................................................................. 16
21.4.6SparkPlugs........................................................................................................................................... 16
21.4.7FlywheelRotation................................................................................................................................ 16
21.4.8Carburetor............................................................................................................................................. 16
21.4.9AirCleaner.......................................................................................................................................... 16
21.4.10ExhaustSystem................................................................................................................................. 16
21.4.11StarterRope.........................................................................................................................................17
21.4.12EngineGovernor...................................................................................................................................17
21.4.13FuelSystem....................................................................................................................................... 17
21.4.14OnboardInstrumentation/DataAcquisition....................................................................................... 17
21.4.15BatteryRequirements....................................................................................................................... 17

21.4.16ElectronicControls............................................................................................................................ 18
21.4.17StorageEnergyDevicesUsedforPropulsion..................................................................................... 18
21.5ComponentFailure................................................................................................................................... 18
21.6EngineInspection.................................................................................................................................. 18
21.7EngineUseRestriction............................................................................................................................ 18
22.Transmission19
23.ReverseLightandAlarm......................................................................................................................19
24TowingHitchPoint............................................................................................................................ 19
24.1FrontHitchPoint..................................................................................................................................... 19
24.2RearHitchPlate.........................................................................................................................................20
24.3HitchPlateRequirementsMaximumandMinimum............................................................................ 20
25.VehicleIdentification...................................................................................................................... 20
25.1NumberAssignment................................................................................................................................ 20
25.2VehicleNumberPrimaryCutout........................................................................................................... 21
25.2.1NumberLocation................................................................................................................................. 21
25.2.2NumberSize.......................................................................................................................................... 21
25.3VehicleNumberBody.............................................................................................................................22
25.4CollegeName.............................................................................................................................................22
25.5SponsorLogos...........................................................................................................................................22
25.5.1EventsponsorLogos......................................................................................................................... 22
25.5.2SAEINDIALogo........................................................................................................................................22...
25.5.3SponsorIdentification........................................................................................................................... 22
26.Transponders......................................................................................................................................22
26.1Transponders..................................................................................................................................... 22
26.2TransponderRequirement...................................................................................................................... 23
26.3TransponderMounting........................................................................................................................... 23
26.4TransponderBlackFlag.......................................................................................................................... 23
30.Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 24
30.1RulesRequirementsandRestrictions.......................................................................................................24
30.1.1TechnicalInspection........................................................................................................................... 24
30.1.2RequiredModifications...................................................................................................................... 24
30.1.3UnstableVehicles.......................................................................................................................
24
31.RollCage.............................................................................................................................................24
31.1Objective...................................................................................................................................................24
31.2RollCageRequirements.......................................................................................................................... 25
31.2.1ElementsoftheRollCage......................................................................................................................25
31.2.2RearRollHoop(RRH).............................................................................................................................26
31.2.3RearRollHoopLateralDiagonalBracing(LBD)................................................................................ 26

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31.2.4RollHoopOverheadMembers(RHO)................................................................................................. 27
31.2.5LowerFrameSideMembers(LFS)...................................................................................................... 27
31.2.6SideImpactMembers(SIM)................................................................................................................ 28
31.2.7FrontBracingMembers(FBM).......................................................................................................... 28
31.2.8RollHoopBracing(FAB)....................................................................................................................... 28
31.2.9RHO/FBMGusseting...29
31.2.10ButtJoints........................................................................................................................................... 29
31.2.11WeldConfirmationChecks.................................................................................................................. 30
31.2.12FinalJudgment.................................................................................................................................. 31
31.3HeadRestraint......................................................................................................................................... 31
31.4DriverHeadClearance..............................................................................................................................32
31.4.1HeadClearanceMinimum............................................................................................................... 32
31.5RollCage&BracingMaterials............................................................................................................... 32
31.5.1RollCageSpecificationSheetRequired........................................................................................... 33
31.6RollCagePadding.................................................................................................................................. 33
31.7SharpEdgesonRollCageProhibited.................................................................................................. 33
31.8BoltedRollCages................................................................................................................................... 33
31.9DriverSeat33
32.Cockpit........................................................................................................................................... 34
32.1DesignObjective........................................................................................................................................34
32.2DriverExitTime...................................................................................................................................... 34
32.3Firewall..................................................................................................................................................... 34
32.3.1FrontorMidengineCars...................................................................................................................... 34
32.4BodyPanels.............................................................................................................................................. 34
32.5BellyPan................................................................................................................................................... 35
32.6LegandFootShielding............................................................................................................................. 35
32.7KillSwitches............................................................................................................................................. 35
32.7.1KillSwitchType................................................................................................................................. 35
32.7.2KillSwitchLocationsandOrientation.............................................................................................. 36
32.7.3KillSwitchWiring.............................................................................................................................. 36
32.8FireExtinguisherSizeandLocation..................................................................................................... 36
32.9Throttle.................................................................................................................................................. 36
32.9.1ThrottleExtensions.............................................................................................................................. 36
33.DriverRestraint................................................................................................................................ 37
33.1MinimumFiveStrapSystemRequired.................................................................................................. 37
33.1.1ReleaseMechanism............................................................................................................................ 37
33.1.2SafetyHarnessExpiration.................................................................................................................... 37
33.2ShoulderHarness..................................................................................................................................... 37
33.2.1VerticalLocation................................................................................................................................... 37
33.2.2HorizontalLocation............................................................................................................................... 37
33.2.3HarnessAttachmentPoints................................................................................................................. 38
33.2.4RedirectionofHarnessWebbing........................................................................................................ 38
33.3Lap&AntiSubmarineBelts................................................................................................................... 38
33.3.1SpecifiedLap&AntiSubmarineBeltsMounting................................................................................ 38
33.4Belts...................................................................................................................................................... 39
33.5ArmRestraints....................................................................................................................................... 39
33.5.1ArmRestraintInstallation............................................................................................................... 39
33.5.2ArmRestraintExpiration.................................................................................................................. 39
33.5.3InstallationsGeneral.......................................................................................................................... 40
34.BrakingSystem................................................................................................................................... 40
34.1FootBrake............................................................................................................................................ 40

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34.2IndependentBrakeCircuits.................................................................................................................... 40
34.3BrakeLight........................................................................................................................................... 40
34.4Brake(s)Location..........................................................................................................................
40
34.5CuttingBrakes....................................................................................................................................... 40
35.FuelSystemandFuel.................................................................................................................
40
35.1SystemLocation...................................................................................................................................... 40
35.1.1RemovableFuelTank....................................................................................................

41
35.2FuelTank............................................................................................................................................... 41
35.3FuelLines................................................................................................................................................ 41
35.4SpillPrevention....................................................................................................................................... 41
35.4.1SpillPreventionMounting.................................................................................................................. 41
35.4.2SpillPreventionDraining...................................................................................................................... 41
35.4.3SpillPreventionDrainMaterial.......................................................................................................... 41
35.4.4FillerCap.42
35.5SplashShields......................................................................................................................................... 42
35.6Fuel............................................................................................................................................................42
36.Steering,SuspensionandFloatationSystems.................................................................................. 43
36.1Wheelstops.43
36.2TieRodProtection..........................................................................................43
36.3AdjustableRodEnds....................................................................................................................................43
36.4HandleBarSteering...43
37.Fasteners....................................................................................................................................... 43
37.1Fasteners............................................................................................................................................... 43
37.1.1LockWireProcedureDetail.............................................................................................................
43
37.2FastenerGradeRequirements............................................................................................................. 44
37.3ThreadExposure...................................................................................................................................... 45
37.4SocketHeadCapScrews...................................................................................................................... 45
37.5UnmarkedFasteners/ShopManufacturedFasteners........................................................................... 45
37.6Singleshearconnections..46
37.6.1TieRods..46
37.6.2BallJoints..46
38.Guards.........................................................................................................................................
46
38.1PowertrainGuards................................................................................................................................. 46
38.1.1SideShields........................................................................................................................................ 47
38.2FactoryStockGuards............................................................................................................................. 48
39.DriverEquipmentRequirements........................................................................................................ 48
39.1Helmet,NeckSupport/Collar&Goggles.............................................................................................. 48
39.2Clothing................................................................................................................................................. 49

40.RulesClarificationandProtests....................................................................................................... 50
40.1TechnicalQuestions................................................................................................................................. 50
40.2Protests..............................................................................................................................................
50
40.2.1PreliminaryReviewRequired........................................................................................................... 50
40.2.2CauseforProtest.............................................................................................................................
50
40.2.3ProtestFormatandForfeit..........................................................................................................
50
40.2.4ProtestPeriod.............................................................................................................................
51
40.2.5Decision..................................................................................................................................................51
41.CompetitionProceduresandRegulationGeneral.......................................................................
51
41.1DriversMeetings.......................................................................................................................
51
41.2PreinspectionOperationProhibited...................................................................................................... 51
41.3GovernorSetting.................................................................................................................................... 51

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41.4CompetitionFuelSupply.......................................................................................................................... 51
41.4.1Refueling.............................................................................................................................................. 51
41.5EngineandDrivetrainInspection......................................................................................................... 51
41.6EngineRecallOption............................................................................................................................... 52
41.7PitRules................................................................................................................................................ 52
41.7.1VehicleMovementWalkingPaceRequired...................................................................................... 52
41.7.2TeamWorkArea................................................................................................................................ 52
41.7.3VehiclesinthePits..........................................................................................................................
52
41.7.4OccupancyRestrictions......................................................................................................................... 52
41.8DrivingRestrictions................................................................................................................................ 53
41.9Loopholes............................................................................................................................................ 53
41.10Penalties............................................................................................................................................ 53
42.RulesofConduct............................................................................................................................... 53
42.1Sportsmanship....................................................................................................................................
53
42.2AlcoholandIllegalMaterial................................................................................................................. 53
42.3Parties................................................................................................................................................
54
42.4TrashCleanup..................................................................................................................................... 54
42.5SiteCondition.......................................................................................................................................... 54
43.SpectatorRules................................................................................................................................. 54
43.1General.................................................................................................................................................. 54
43.2AlcoholicBeverages.............................................................................................................................. 54
43.3AccessRestrictions................................................................................................................................. 54
43.4Children................................................................................................................................................... 54
43.5RemovalofSpectators........................................................................................................................... 54
44.UnsafePractices&Conduct.............................................................................................................. 55
45.Miscellaneous.................................................................................................................................. 55
45.1DriverEquipment................................................................................................................................. 55
45.2PracticeArea.......................................................................................................................................
55
46.SafetyTeamResponsibility............................................................................................................ 55
51.TechnicalInspection......................................................................................................................... 56
51.1TechnicalInspectionPass/Fail50Points......................................................................................... 56
51.1.1InspectionStickers.............................................................................................................................. 58
51.1.2TechnicalInspectionSheetPreinspectionRequired........................................................................ 58
51.1.3AsapprovedCondition..................................................................................................................... 58
52.Staticeventsandrequiredreportstotal300points........................................................................ 59
52.1EngineeringDesign............................................................................................................................... 59
52.1.1DesignReport100Points................................................................................................................. 59
52.1.2DesignReportFormat...................................................................................................................... 59
52.1.3DesignReportPageLimit................................................................................................................. 59
52.1.4DesignReportDeadlineandSubmission......................................................................................... 59
52.1.5Design100Points............................................................................................................................. 60
52.2CostEvent............................................................................................................................................ 60
52.2.1CostReport10Points......................................................................................................................... 60
52.2.2CostReportElectronicFormat......................................................................................................... 61
52.2.3PenaltyforLateorNonSubmission................................................................................................
61
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52.2.4CostJudgesAuthority....................................................................................................................
52.2.5PrototypeCost40points................................................................................................................ 62
52.2.6CostAdjustmentForm...................................................................................................................... 62
52.3Presentation50Points.................................................................................................................... 62
52.3.1PresentationObjective..................................................................................................................... 62
52.3.2PresentationFormat.......................................................................................................................... 62

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52.3.2.1Projectionequipments...63
52.3.3PresentationScoring......................................................................................................................... 63
53.DynamicEventsTotal700Points....................................................................................................63
53.1Acceleration100Points..................................................................................................................63
53.1.1AccelerationObjective...................................................................................................................... 63
53.1.2AccelerationProcedure................................................................................................................... 63
53.1.3AccelerationPenalties....................................................................................................

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53.1.4AccelerationScoring......................................................................................................................... 63
53.2TractionEvent100Points.............................................................................................................
64
53.2.1HillClimbingObjective..........................................................................................................................64
53.2.2HillClimbingProcedure.........................................................................................................................64
53.2.3HillClimbingEventPenalties................................................................................................................64
53.2.4HillClimbingScoring.............................................................................................................................64
53.3ManeuverabilityEvents100points..........................................................................................................66
53.3.1ManeuverabilityObjective................................................................................................................. 66
53.3.2ManeuverabilityProcedure............................................................................................................... 66
53.3.3ManeuverabilityPenaltyDefaultValues.......................................................................................... 66
53.3.4ManeuverabilityTimeLimit............................................................................................................ 66
53.3.5ManeuverabilityScoring.....................................................................................................................66
53.4Endurance400Points........................................................................................................................... 67
53.4.1EnduranceObjective......................................................................................................................... 67
53.4.2EnduranceGeneralDescription......................................................................................................... 67
53.4.3EnduranceStarting........................................................................................................................... 67
53.4.4EnduranceCommandFlags.........................................................................................................
67
53.4.5EnduranceStalledorDisabledVehicles........................................................................................... 68
53.4.6EnduranceRepairs............................................................................................................................. 68
53.4.7EnduranceEventPenaltyDefaultValues........................................................................................... 68
53.4.8EnduranceScoring........................................................................................................................... 69
53.5Tiebreakers............................................................................................................................................. 70
APPENDIX:RollCageSpecificationSheet71
CONTACTS..72
ANNEXURECODEOFCONDUCT..73

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SECTION1

GENERALINFORMATION

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11.Overview

TheSAEMiniBajaCompetitionoriginatedattheUniversityofSouthCarolinain1976,underthedirectionof
Dr.JohnF.Stevens.Sincethenthecompetitionhasgrowntosixcompetitions:threeinNorthAmericaandone
eachinBrazil,KoreaandSouthAfricawithover500entries.Withthegrowthoftheseries,corporationshave
cometorecognizethatstudentswithBajaSAEontheirresumesarepremiercandidatesfortheirengineering
positions.

Fromthe2007CollegiateDesignSeries,SAEannouncedthenameofMiniBajacompetitionsforrugged,single
seat,offroadrecreationalvehiclesasBajaSAE.Thischangebroughtthenameoftheoffroaddesignevents
intoconsistencywiththatofthewellknownFormulaSAEdesigncompetitionsforautocrossvehicles.During
thesameyear,underthedirectionofDr.PawanK.Goenka(formerSAEINDIAPresident)andtheconvenership
ofDrK.CVora(Secretary,SAEIndia)BAJASAEINDIA,themaidenBAJASAEINDIASerieswasconductedatthe
NATRAX (National Automotive Test Tracks) facility of NATRIP (National Automotive Testing and R&D
InfrastructureProject),Pithampur,MadhyaPradesh,inDecember2007.Theeventwitnesseditssecondyear
inJanuary2009atNATRAX.

11.1BajaSAEINDIAProgramObjective

Baja SAE INDIA is an intercollegiate engineering design competition for undergraduate and graduate
engineeringstudents.Theobjectofthecompetitionistosimulaterealworldengineeringdesignprojectsand
theirrelatedchallenges.Eachteamiscompetingtohaveitsdesignacceptedformanufacturebyafictitious
firm.Thestudentsmustfunctionasateamtodesign,build,test,promoteandcompetewithavehiclewithin
the limits of the rules, also to generate financial support for their project and manage their educational
priorities.

11.2CompetitionGoals

Each teams goal is to design and build a prototype of a rugged, single seat, offroad recreational vehicle
intended for sale to the nonprofessional weekend offroad enthusiast. The vehicle must be safe, easily
transported, easily maintained and fun to drive. It should be able to negotiate rough terrain in all types of
weatherwithoutdamage.

11.3TheSAEBajaSeries

TheBajaSAESeriesconsistsofsevencompetitions.ThreecompetitionsareheldinNorthAmericaunderthe
sponsorshipofSAE:
BajaSAEAlabamaHostedbyAuburnUniversity
BajaSAEOregonHostedbySAEOregonSection
BajaSAEWisconsinHostedbySAEMilwaukeeSection

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Baja SAE competitions held in Africa, Asia and South America are associated with SAE, but organized and
sponsoredbytheirlocalhosts:
BajaSAEBrazilSponsoredandhostedbySAEBrazil.
BajaSAEKoreaSponsoredandhostedbyYeungnamUniversity.
BajaSAESouthAfricaSponsoredbySasolandhostedbytheUniversityofPretoria.
BajaSAEIndiaSponsoredandHostedbySAEINDIA&conductedatNATRAX,Pithampur.

All Baja SAE competitions have open registration policies and accept teams of university students from any
country.BajaSAEIndiawillacceptteamsonlyfromAsiafortheyear2010.Somesectionsofrulesgoverning
Baja SAE events held outside India are specific to those competitions. Suchvariations arepublishedonthe
individualwebsites.

11.4OfficialAnnouncementsandCompetitionInformation

Teams are required to read the articles posted on the Baja SAE India homepage (http://bajasaeindia.org)
published by SAE India and the other organizing bodies. Teams must also be familiar with all official
announcementsconcerningthecompetitionsandruleinterpretationsreleasedbytheBajaSAEIndiaTechnical
Committee.TheofficiallanguagefortheBajaSAEIndia2010EventisHindiandEnglish.

12.1RulesAuthority

TheBajaSAEINDIArulesaretheresponsibilityoftheBajaSAEINDIAtechnicalcommitteeandareissuedunder
the authority of the SAE India. Official announcements from the Baja SAE INDIA technical committee, SAE
India orthe other Baja SAE INDIA organizers shall be consideredpart of and shall have the same validity as
theserules.Ambiguitiesorquestionsconcerningthemeaningorintentoftheseruleswillberesolvedbythe
SAEIndiaTechnicalCommittee,SAEIndiaorbytheindividualcompetitionorganizersasappropriate.

Generalqueriesmaybeaddressedtoinformation@bajasaeindia.org.

12.2RulesValidity

The Baja SAE India Rules posted on the Baja SAE INDIA website and dated for the calendar year of the
competitionaretherulesineffectforthecompetition.Rulesetsdatedforotheryearsareinvalid.

12.3RulesCompliance

ByenteringaBajaSAEINDIAcompetition,theteam,membersoftheteamasindividuals,facultyadvisorsand
otherassociatedpersonnelagreetocomplywith,andbeboundby,theserulesandallruleinterpretationsor
procedures issued or announced by SAE India, the Baja SAE India Technical Committee and the other
concerned organizing bodies. All team members, faculty advisors and other associated representatives are
requiredtocooperatewith,andfollowallinstructionsfrom,competitionorganizers,officialsandjudges.

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12.4UnderstandingtheRules

Teamsareresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtherulesineffectforthecompetitioninwhichtheyare
participating.Thesectionandparagraphheadingsintheserulesareprovidedonlytofacilitatereading;they
donotaffecttheparagraphcontents.

12.5ParticipatingintheCompetition

Team members as individuals, faculty advisors and other representatives of a registered college who are
present onsiteatacompetition areconsideredtobeparticipatinginthecompetition fromthetime they
arrive at the event site until they depart the site at the conclusion of the competition or earlier by
withdrawing.

12.6ViolationsofIntent

Theviolationoftheintentofarulewillbeconsideredaviolationoftheruleitself.Questionsabouttheintent
ormeaningofarulemaybeaddressedtotheBajaSAEIndiaTechnicalCommittee,TechnicalInspectorsorSAE
India.

12.7RighttoImpound

SAE India and the other competition organizing bodies reserve the right to impound any onsite registered
vehicle at any time during a competition for inspection and examination by the organizers, officials and
technicalinspectors.

12.8GeneralAuthority

SAEIndiaandthecompetitionorganizingbodiesreservetherighttorevisethescheduleofanycompetition
and/orinterpretormodifythecompetitionrulesatanytimeandinanymannerthatis,intheirsolejudgment,
requiredfortheefficientoperationoftheevent.

13.1 Individual Participant Requirements Eligibility is limited to undergraduate and graduate students to
ensurethatthisisanengineeringcompetitionratherthanarace.Individualmembersofteamsparticipatingin
thiscompetitionmustsatisfythefollowingrequirements:

13.1.1StudentStatus

Team members must be enrolled as a degree seeking undergraduate or graduate student in a college or
university. Team members who have graduated during the last seven (7) month period prior to the
competitionremaineligibletoparticipate.

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13.1.2SocietyMembership

Team members must be current members of SAE India. Proof of membership, such as membership card, is
required atthe competition. In addition, the participating teams musthave an active SAE Collegiate Club at
theirschool.

Note:MoreinformationregardingSAEmembershipandCollegiateclubscanbefoundat:www.saeindia.org
orwww.bajasaeindia.org.

13.1.3Age

Teammembersmustbeatleasteighteen(18)yearsofage.

13.1.4DriversLicense

Teammemberswhowilldriveacompetitionvehicle(3members)atanytimeduringacompetitionmusthold
avalid,governmentissueddriverslicenseinoriginalforthedurationoftheevent.

13.1.5LiabilityWaiverandInsurance

All onsite participants and faculty are required to sign a liability waiver upon registering onsite. Individual
medical and accident insurance coverage is required and is the sole responsibility of the participant. The
insuranceshouldcoveranymedicalattentionrequiredbytheparticipantincaseofanymishapattheevent
site.

13.1.6OnlineRegistrationRequirements

TheteamsarerequiredtoregisterthemselvesonlineattheBAJASAEINDIAWebsite,www.bajasaeindia.org,
undertheteamslink.Allparticipatingteammembersandfacultyadvisorsmustbesurethattheyare
individuallylinkedtotheirrespectiveschool/universityontheBAJASAEIndiawebsite.Teamcaptainsshould
ensurethatregistrationformswithrelevantdetailsarefilleduponline.

13.1.7OnsiteRegistrationDocumentCopiesrequired

Allparticipatingteammembersmustatthetimeofonsiteregistrationsubmitphotocopiesofthefollowing
documentsandemergencycontactdatatoregistrationofficials

PhotographicIdentification:photographicidentificationsuchasacollegeIDorapassport.
Drivers license: Drivers must present a valid, government issued drivers license containing a
photograph.
ProofofInsurance:Medicalinsurancecardorotherproofofmedicalinsurancecoverage.
Emergency Contact Information: Each student must include the name and phone number of their
parents/guardiansandemergencycontactdetailsoftheirmedicalinsurancecompany.
ValidSAEINDIAMembershipCards.

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PLEASEBRINGYOURORIGINALDRIVERSLICENSE,PHOTOI.D./PASSPORT,SAEMEMBERSHIPCARDASWELLAS
YOURMEDICALINSURANCECARDTOONSITEREGISTRATION.

13.2FacultyAdvisor

Each team is expected to have a Faculty Advisor appointed by the university/college. The Faculty Advisor is
expectedtoaccompanytheteamtothecompetitionandwillbeconsideredbycompetitionofficialstobethe
officialuniversity/collegerepresentative.FacultyAdvisorsmayadvisetheirteamsongeneralengineeringand
engineeringprojectmanagementtheory,butmaynotdesignanypartofthevehiclenordirectlyparticipatein
thedevelopmentofanydocumentationorpresentation.Additionally,FacultyAdvisorsmayneitherfabricate
norassembleanycomponentsnorassistinthepreparation,maintenance,testingoroperationofthevehicle.
FacultyAdvisorsarenotallowedtoparticipateduringtechnicalinspectionordesignpresentations.Theteam
captainorotherdesignatedmembersoftheteammustdoallthepresenting.InbriefFacultyAdvisorsmay
notdesign,buildorrepairanypartofthevehicle.

14.EligibilityVehicles

14.1StudentCreated

Thevehicleandassociateddocumentationmustbeconceived,designedandfabricatedbytheteammembers
without direct involvement from professional engineers, faculty or professionals in the offroad and racing
communities. Proof of location of manufacture may be required to be furnished by the teams onsite upon
beingsoaskedforbytheofficials.

14.2ProfessionalFabricationLimits

Vehicles, which have been professionally fabricated, may be penalized or even disqualified from the
competition. The decision of the organizers in this regard will be final. The registration fee would NOT be
returnedinsuchcase.Onlythoseteamswhosemanagementgivesanundertakingtoallowtheteamstouse
theworkshopfacilitieswouldbeallowedtoparticipate,withoutexception.TechnicalInspectorswillconduct
surprisevigilancechecksinvariouscolleges,wheretheteamsaresupposedtofabricatetheirvehicles.
14.3KitVehiclesProhibited

Vehiclesfabricatedfromakitorpublisheddesignsareineligibletocompete.

14.4PrefabricatedSubassemblies

Theserulesdonotexcludetheuseofprefabricatedormodifiedsubassemblies.Extensiveuseofreadymade
subassembliesmayinvokepenalties.

14.5Top10TeamsDesignComparisonRequirement

TeamswithvehiclesthatfinishedinatoptenpositioninanyofthepreviousyearsBajaSAEIndiacompetitions
areclassifiedashavingcreatedasuccessfuldesign.Teamsthatcreatedsuchsuccessfulvehiclesarerequired
toprovideacomparisonoftheircurrentdesignwiththeirpreviousyearsdesignevenifthecurrentdesignis
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tenteams.Teamrepresentativesmustbepresentduringthecomparisontodiscussthedesignchanges.Ifthe
judgesfindthatthedesignchangesare(A)notsignificant,(B)notsupportedbyadetailedanalysisor(C)have
notbeensufficientlydocumented,thenapenaltyofuptoonehundred(100)pointsmaybeassessedagainst
the design score. The modifications must, in the opinion of the design judges, represent a rethinking and
redesign of one or more significant vehicle systems. Modifications are defined as, but not limited to: New
frameand/orrollcagedesign,newdrivetraindesignorarrangement(gearratiochangesareNOTconsidered
asdrivetrainmodifications),newsuspensiondesign,driverergonomicsandcontrols.

14.6Redesign/DesignComparisonDocument

The redesign/design document may be in the form of either, or both, (A) posters or (B) report. The
documentationshouldbeayeartoyearcomparisonofthemajorstructureand/orsystemsofthevehicleand
may consist of any, or all, of the following, supported by appropriate captions: (1) plans (2) drawings or (3)
photographs.Designchangestocorrectfailuresofthepreviousdesignshouldbeaccompaniedbyathorough
analysisofwhythefailureoccurredandthetheoreticaldatasupportingthenewdesign,etc.

14.7DuplicateDesigns

TeamsareremindedthattheobjectiveofBajaSAEIndiaistoprovidestudentswithadesignchallengethatwill
enhance their engineering and engineering project management skills. Participating teams must be able to
demonstratetheirengineeringknowledgeeitherbydesigningavehiclefromscratchorbymakingsignificant
changestoapreviouslyenteredvehicle.Iftwocollegesbringstwovehiclesthatthedesignjudges,intheirsole
opinion,findtobeeitheridentical,ortoexhibitonlyinsignificantdifferences,thenthecarswillbetreatedasa
single entry with a duplicate car for parts. In such case only one car will be evaluated and permitted to
competeinthedynamicevents.

TeamsarerequiredtoregisterattheBAJASAEINDIAWebsite.Alltheupdateswouldbeputuponlineanditis
thesoleresponsibilityoftheteamtocheckforupdates.

15.1MaximumEntriesperCollege

A college can have anynumber ofteams, subject to approval for final participation from the Baja SAE India
Secretariat.

15.2RegistrationDeadlinesandfees

RegistrationfeewouldbecollectedindifferentstagesaspertheFlowChartattached.VirtualBAJAparticipants
wouldberequiredtopayRs.25,000/andphysicalBAJAparticipantswouldberequiredtopayRs.50,000/
altogether.TheprocessisevidentfromthefollowingFlowChart,whichalsoincludesthetentativedeadlines.
RegistrationfeesareNOTrefundable.

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Section2VehicleRequirementsandRestrictions

A college can have anynumber ofteams, subject to approval for final participation from the Baja SAE India
Secretariat.

20.1VehicleDesignObjective

Thevehicledesignshouldbeattractivetoconsumersbecauseofitsvisualappearance,performance,reliability
and ease of operation and maintenance. It should also be manufacturable using predominantly semiskilled
laborandstandardmachinetools.Safeoperationmustbeanessentialconsiderationinyourdesign.

20.2VehicleConfiguration

Thevehiclemusthavefour(4)ormorewheelsnotinastraightline.Three(3)wheeledvehiclesareprohibited
from the competition. The vehicle must be capable of carrying one (1) person 190.3 cm (63) tall weighing
113.4kg(250lb).

20.2.1MaximumVehicleDimensions

Width:162.56cm(64in)atitswidestpoint(thewidestpointofthevehicleandnotnecessarilythewheeltrack
width) with the wheels pointing forward at static ride height. Vehicles exceeding this dimension will not be
allowedtoruninanydynamicevent.Agonogodevicetocheckthisdimensionmaybemadeavailableby
theorganizers.

Length:Unrestricted,butseenotebelow.

NOTE: Teams should keep in mind that Baja SAE India course at Pithampur is designed for vehicles with
maximumdimensionsof64inwidthby108inlength.

20.3AllTerrainCapability

The vehicle must be capable of safe operation over rough land terrain including obstructions such as rocks,
sand,jumps,logs,steepinclines,mudandshallowwaterinanyorallcombinationsandinanytypeofweather
includingrain,snowandice.Thevehiclemusthaveadequategroundclearanceandtraction.

21.RequiredEngine

LombardiniLGA34011hpengine

FromthebeginningoftheBajaSAEIndiaseries,Lombardinihasgenerouslyprovidedenginestoparticipating
teamswithoutcharge.Thiscompetitionseasonaswell,LombardinihasagreedtoprovideenginestotheBaja
teams.Ateamhowever,paysonlyforshipping&handlingoftherequiredengines.Theteamsmaybeaskedto
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21.2EligibleTeamsReceivingNewEngines

Registered&approvedteamsthatareeligibletoreceiveanewenginemustcompletetheengineorderform
onlineatwww.bajasaeindia.org.Detailswillbeputuponlineafterthefinalevaluationandselectionprocess.
Eligibleteamswillhavetobearthecostofshipping.

21.3PurchasingofAdditionalLombardiniEngines

TeamsmaypurchaseadditionalLombardiniLGA340enginesdirectlyfromthecompany.Thereisnospecial
discountorpresetpurchasepriceforadditionalengines.

21.4EngineRequirementsandRestrictions

To provideauniformbasisfortheperformanceevents, allvehiclesmustusethesameengine: astockfour


stroke, air cooled,8 kW(11horsepower),LombardiniLGA340engine.Theenginemustbe Lombardini LGA
340 engine. No other model or type of engine may be used. The required engine must remain completely
stockinallways,withthefollowingqualifications:
NOTE:Blueprinting(reworkinganenginetoamanufacturersexactspecifications)isconsideredmodification.

21.4.1ReplacementParts

OnlyoriginalequipmentLombardiniReplacementPartswillbepermitted.
21.4.2PistonRings

OnlystandardsizeoriginalLombardinipistonringsmaybeused.

21.4.3IntakePorts

Nocleaningorremovingofaluminumflashingfromintakeorexhaustportsisallowed.

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requiredbytheTransportationAuthorities,attheirown.Allsuchnotificationswouldbemadeavailableonthe
BAJAWebsite,www.bajasaeindia.org.

21.1EngineEligibility

TeamswillbeeligibletoreceiveanewLombardiniengineineverysecondcompetitionseasoninwhichthey
participate.Enginesareallocatedonthebasisofoneenginepervehiclepertwoseasonsofparticipation.

Example1:TeamsthatreceivedanewLombardiniengineforthe2007competitionseasonandcompetedin
Bajaevent(s)in2008and2009willbeeligibletoreceiveanewengineforthe2009competitionseason.

Example2:Ateamthatreceivedanewenginein2007,butdidnotcompeteinaBajaeventuntil2008and
doesnotcompeteagainuntil2011,willonlybecomeeligibletoreceiveanenginein2012.

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21.4.4Valves

(a)Valve Clearance Any valve clearance setting between tappet and valve stem intake and exhaust is
allowed,howeverchangingtheclearanceisnotrecommended.

(b)ValveLappingValvesmaybelappedtoensurepropersealing.

21.4.5ShaftsandRods

Camshaft,crankshaft,connectingrodandflywheelmustnotbealteredormodified.

21.4.6SparkPlugs

OnlyRC12YCplugsarepermitted.Beforecarryinganyweldingactivity,itisrecommendedthatthesparkplug
cableisremovedandBatteryterminalcablesdisconnected.ThiswillpreventburningofwiringharnessandHT
Coil.

21.4.7FlywheelRotation

Noflywheelrotationtoadvanceorretardtimingispermissible.

21.4.8Carburetor

(a)CarburetorRejettingProhibited.Thisisafixedcarburetor,rejettingofthecarburetorisprohibited.
(b)IdleSpeedLombardinirecommends1300+/100RPM.
(c)CarburetorFloatCarburetorfloatisnonadjustableandmaynotbereadjusted.
(d)CarburetorVenturiModificationofcarburetorventuriisprohibited.

21.4.9AirCleaner

The air intake system should use a Filter from Enginetech, Pune. The filter should be located as close as
possibletotheengine.TheAirfilterinletdiametershouldbe22mm.Theairintakemayberelocated,butyou
mustuseLombardinipartstorelocatetheairfilter.Ateammayalsoaddadditionalprefilterstothetopofthe
airintake.Thesepartsmustbeincludedonthecostreport.Anychangesmadetotheairfilterwillhavetopass
Lombardini inspection. Tampering with the Engine Intake System including Air Filter & its Position is not
recommended;itmayleadtoreducedpowerandyieldinmisfiringduringvehicleretardation.Also,theintake
should comply with the instructions as provided by M/s Lombardini India Pvt Ltd for engine fitment. Any
damageonaccountoffailuretocomplywiththeinstructionswouldhavetobebornebytheteam.

21.4.10ExhaustSystem

(a)MufflerAnymufflerwhosebackpressuredoesnotexceed450mmofWaterColumnmaybeused.Other
exhaustsystemsareprohibited.Allexhaustgasmustpassthroughasinglemuffler.Multiplemufflersarenot
allowed.NOTE:Thisruleisunderreviewandmaybesubjecttochange.

(b)MufflerRelocationIfthecardesignrequiresanexhaustsystemreconfigurationtokeepitfromimpinging
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remote mounted exhaust system must be securely mounted so that it does not vibrate loose during the
competition.

(c)MufflerSupportSupportoftheexhaustpipeandmufflerarestronglyrecommended.

(d)ExhaustPipeExhaustpipemaynotprotrudeinsideofexhaustportsoastoalterportconfiguration.

(e)ExhaustPipeLengthAnyexhaustpipelengthisallowed,howeverpipelengthcannotbeadjustable.

(f)ExhaustPipeHoles&TubesNoextraholesortubesareallowedintheexhaustpipe.

(g) Exhaust Pipe Durability Required The exhaust pipe and muffler must be completely intact and
operationalthroughouttheevent,andshallbegroundsforpenaltyordisqualificationifnotintactattheend
ofanyevent,includingenduranceevent.

21.4.11StarterRope

Recoilstarterropemaybeextendedtoaccommodatedriverstartingenginewhileseated.

21.4.12EngineGovernor

Each engine is equipped with a governor. Any attempt to defeat the engine governor so as to increase the
enginespeedwillresultinimmediatedisqualification.Beforetheperformanceevents,eachenginewillbeset
to a maximum speed of 3600 rpm by means of the governor. Random inspection of the governor may be
conductedatanytime.GOVERNORSETTINGNOTTOEXCEED3600RPM!

21.4.13FuelSystem

Afueltankcapacitymaynotexceed6litres.Onlyonefueltankisallowedtobemountedinthevehicle.Fuel
pump supplied with the engine may be used (Refer section 35). In the interest of safety, it is strongly
recommendedthattheteamneedtodrainthefuelduringallrepairandservicingactivities.Thefueltankshall
besafelyconcealedfromtheexhaustandtheelectricalsystems,failingwhichthevehicleshallnotbeallowed
tocompeteinanydynamicevents.

21.4.14OnboardInstrumentation/DataAcquisition

Onboard instrumentation/data acquisition is allowed; the power for this instrumentation must be from
approvedbatteriesasper21.4.15.Ensurethattheaboveitems/systems,ifutilized,areincludedinyourteams
costreport.

21.4.15BatteryRequirements

Thebatteriescanonlyprovidepowertoaccessoriesonthevehicle(startermotor,brakelight,reverselight&
beeper,dataacquisitions,andotherinstrumentation).Itisexpresslyprohibitedtooperatethevehiclebyusing
power from an onboard battery. Multiple batteries may be used but all of them shall be used to power
accessoriesonly.Thebattery/smustbeabletoprovidepowertosafetyitemsforthedurationoftheentire
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engineering practice. The mounting must prevent the battery from coming loose during a roll over. Prior
approval from the Technical Inspectors on any battery used is recommended to avoid conflicts during the
inspection at the competition. The battery must be enclosed from the exhaust and the fuel system. There
shouldnotbeanypositivecontactwiththeexhaustunitofthefuelsystem.Thebatterymustbesafelyplaced
andconcealed.Failingthis,thetechnicalinspectorsmaydebartheteamfromthedynamicevents.
NOTEfromLombardini:RecommendedBattery:12V,44Ah

21.4.16ElectronicControls

Electroniccontrolofsuspensionandtransmissionsystemsisallowed.Allpowermustcomefromtheengine
itself.Thepowercancomefromanapprovedbattery(21.4.15)ifthebatteryisbeingchargedbytheonboard
alternatorontheLombardiniengine.

21.4.17StorageEnergyDevicesUsedforPropulsion

Hydraulic accumulatorsaretheonlytypeof storedenergydevicethatmay be incorporated into a BajaSAE


Indiavehicleforpropulsionpurposes.Ifemployed,hydraulicaccumulatorsmustbeatzeroenergyatthestart
ofeachevent.Hydraulicpowersystemsmustbeproperlyshieldedandmounted,anddocumentationofthe
shieldingmustbemadeavailableforreviewbytheTechnicalInspectors.NOTE:Hybridelectricpowersystems
arespecificallyprohibited.

21.5ComponentFailure

Intheeventofamajorcomponentfailureduringthecourseoftheevent,anymodificationsmustbeapproved
bytheTechnicalInspectorspriortothevehiclereturningtothecompetition.

21.6EngineInspection

Lombardiniengineserviceexpertswillbeonsiteduringthecompetitionandareempoweredtoinspectany
engine at any time. The Lombardini staff on site is empowered to make final decisions regarding the
conditionandsetupofallengines.

21.7EngineUseRestriction

Lombardini generously provides engines to the teams for the exclusive purpose of use on their Baja SAE
Indiavehicle.If,foranyreason,ateamreceivesanengineandatalaterdatedecidesnottoparticipate,it
must,atitsownexpense,returntheenginetoSAEIndiaorLombardini.

NOTEfromLombardini:LOMBARDINIwillrepair/exchangedefectiveenginesfreeofcharge,however,ifitis
observed that the damages to the engine are caused due to teams negligence in handling/ installing/
runningtheengineasperthespecifieddirectionsgivenbyLombardiniorasspecifiedinthemanualsupplied
by LOMBARDINI, theteams may be chargedfortherepairs or for procuring a new engine in place ofthe
damagedengine.Nocomponents/sparesshallbeinstalledwithoutconsultingLOMBARDINIortheorganizer.
However,changesthatareexternaltotheengineunitandaresafefromthedesignandoperationalpointof
view are acceptable. These changes may include intermediate drive between the given engine and
transmission,etc.

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22.Transmission

Teams are free to use any transmission such that maximum speed of the vehicle on a plain terrain is
recommendedtobenomorethan60km/hrintopgear.

23.ReverseLightandAlarm

Eachvehicleshouldbeequippedwithareverselight(white)andareversealarm.Thereverselightshallbe
visibleataminimumdistanceof10metreswheninoperatingcondition.Itisnecessarytoensurethatthe
reverselightshalloperatewhenthereversegearisengaged.

Eachvehiclemusthavetowinghitchpointsatthefrontandrear,alongitslongitudinalcenterline.Wheninuse
hitch plates must be rigidly affixed to the vehicles main frame. Adjustable/repositionable hitch plates are
permitted.
NOTE:Towinghitchpointsarerequirementsforbothcompetitioneventsandvehiclerecovery.

24.1FrontHitchPoint

Thefronthitchpointmaybeeither:
(a)Atubularfrontbumperstrongenoughtolifttheweightofthecarwithnopermanentdeformationand
havingamaximumoutsidediameterof25.4mm(1in)towhichacleviscanbecentrallyattached,or
(b)Ahitchplatecomplyingwiththerequirementsof24.3,whichisdesignedtofoldorpivot,intoaposition
whereitwillnotaffectanythingduringafrontendcollision.

EXAMPLESOFACCEPTABLEFRONTHITCHES

EXAMPLESOFFRONTHITCHESTHATARENOTACCEPTABLE

Cutawaysarenotallowed

DoesNot

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25.VehicleIdentification

25.1NumberAssignment

Assigned numbers may be found on the Baja SAE India website in the registered team list after final
registration.

Itiseachteamsresponsibilitytoprovideitsvehiclenumbers.Thenumbersmustbeclearlyvisiblefrom
sides, both the front and rear of the vehicle. Additionally the team must see that the numbers remain
readablethroughoutthecompetition.Ifavehiclesnumbersareillegiblethenitmaynotbescored.
COMMENT:Schoolswhichareenteringmorethanonevehicleshouldconsiderpaintingtheminindividually
distinctivecolorstofacilitateinlapcounting.

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24.2RearHitchPlate

Therearhitchpointmustbeaplatecomplyingwiththerequirementsof24.3.

24.3HitchPlateRequirementsMaximumandMinimum

TowingplateMaximumthickness9.5mm(0.375in.)
HolediameterMinimum25.4mm(1.0in.)
RadialclearanceMaximumfromhole25.4mm(1.0in)
HoletotubeMinimumclearance19.0mm(.75in)

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25.2VehicleNumberPrimaryCutout

Eachvehiclemustprominentlydisplayitsnumberaseitherasilhouetteorstencilformcutout.Thismustform
apyramidshapedplatesituatedatthetopofthevehiclewiththenumberstickerasstatedin25.3&should
bevisiblewhenviewedfromall4sidesofthevehicle.Paintedonnumbersorstencils/decalsmountedflush
toabodypanelshallnotbeallowed.Thenumbersmustallowmudtoshedduringdynamicevents,sothat
carscanbeidentifiedaccurately.Thenumbermustbeablockstyleletterthatisclearandeasytoreadas
thesenumbersareessentialforlapcountingandvehicleidentification.Carswithnumbersthatarehardto
read,missing,damagedorobscuredmaynotbescoredandmaybeblackflagged.

25.2.1NumberLocation

Thesenumbersmustbeaffixedto:
Theuppersidesoftheframebetweentherearsupportandtherearrollhoop.Thenumbersmustbeinthe
verticalplaneofthesideofthecar.
TherearofthevehicleontheplanecontainingtheupperFABs(Fore/Aftbracing).

NOTE:Refertodiagram25formoreclarity.

25.2.2NumberSize

Thecutoutnumbersmustbeatleast203mm(8in)high.

COMMENT:Avoidhavingsharpedgesorpointsontheoutersidesofthecutoutnumbers.

VehicleNumbersonbody
PrimaryVehicleNumbers

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25.3VehicleNumberBody

All vehicles must display their assigned number in block numerals on the front and both sides. These
numbersmustbeatleast20.3cm(8inches)high,haveaminimumlinewidthof2.54cm(1inch)andmust
stronglycontrastwiththebackgroundvehiclecolor.

25.4CollegeName
Allvehiclesmustdisplaytheircollegenameorinitials,inromancharacters,ifuniqueandgenerallyrecognized,
oneachsideincharactersatleast2.5cm(1inch)high.Teamsmayalsodisplaytheircollegenameinnon
romancharactersprovidedthattheromancharactersetishighestonthecar.

25.5SponsorLogos

25.5.1EventSponsorLogos

Sponsorslogosmustbedisplayedinaprominentspaceoneachsideofthevehicle(asperthediagram
25).Thesewillbedistributedduringregistrationattheeventsite.

25.5.2SAEIndiaLogo

SAE India logos would be provided to the teams atthe event site only. These are required to bepasted on
bothsidesof thevehicle,atthe centre ofthesidepanels,andabovetheheadofthedriver,atthe firewall
(referdiagram25).

25.5.3SponsorIdentification

Teamsmaydisplayadvertisingfromtheirvehiclessponsors,provideditisingoodtasteanddoesnotconflict
withthevehiclesnumber.

26.1Transponders

Transponderswillbeusedaspartoftheprimarytimingsystemforallclosedloopdynamicevents.

It is each teams responsibility to ensure they have a functional, properly mounted and fully charged
transponderontheirvehicle.

Onetransponderwillbeprovidedtoeachteamfreeofcostatthetimeoftheevent(Thesewillhavetobe
returnedattheendoftheendurancerun).Howeveritistheresponsibilityoftheteamstodesignasecure
andsafemountingforthetransponders.

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26.4TransponderBlackFlag
If,foranyreason,acarstransponderisnotbeingreceivedbythetimingsystemthenthecarwillbeblack
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26.2TransponderRequirement

AllvehiclesmustbeequippedwithatleastoneAMBTranX260Rechargeabletransponder.
See:www.ambit.com.

Thetimingsystemiscapableofrecordingtwotransponderidentificationspervehicle;
therefore,teamsmay,attheiroption,mountasecondtransponderasabackupincasethe
primaryisdamaged,knockedoffthecarorlosespower.

26.3TransponderMounting

Eachtransponderissuppliedwithamountingbracket(seephoto).Teamsareadvisedtoweldasmallplate
totheirframetoattachthisbracket.Thebracketcanbeattachedwithrivets,ziptiesorbolts.

Comment: Attaching the bracket with M4 pan OR flat head bolts with lock nuts OR wire is strongly
suggested.

Thetranspondermountingrequirementsare:

(1) Orientation The bracket must be mounted vertical to the frame in the orientation shown in the
photographandorientatedsothetranspondernumbercanbereadrightsideup.
(2) Location The transponder must be mounted on the drivers right side forward of the seat and
preferablywithinthelowerhorizontalplaneofthefrontsuspension.Thetranspondermustbenomore
than61cm(24in)abovethetrack.
(3)UnobstructedTheremustbeanopen,unobstructedlinebetweentheantennaonthebottomofthe
transponderandtheground.(Donotmountthetransponderinsidethevehicleifsightlineisobstructed.)
Metal and carbon fiber may interrupt the transponder signal. The signal will normally transmit through
fiberglassandplastic.Ifthesignalwillbeobstructedbymetalorcarbonfiber,a10.2cm(4in)diameter
openingcanbecutandthetranspondermountedflushwiththeopening.
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Section3RollCage,SystemsandDriversEquipmentRequirements

The design and technical rules will be strictly enforced. It is the responsibility of each team to meet all
technicalrequirementsusingsoundengineeringprinciplesandconstructiondonemeetingproperfabrication
procedures. Failure to do so may mean disqualification from the competition; final judgment rest with the
TechnicalInspectors.Ifyouhaveanydoubtsaboutanytechnicalrequirement,presentyourquestionsbyemail
to technical@bajasaeindia.org. Technical Inspectors will do their best to answer these questions within two
weeks.Pleaseincludeyourname,school,contactinformationandtherulenumberinquestioninyouremail.

30.1RulesRequirementsandRestrictions

30.1.1TechnicalInspection

AllBajaSAEIndiavehiclesmustpassatechnicalinspectionbeforetheyarepermittedtocompete.Once
a vehicle has passed technical inspection it must remain in as approved condition throughout the
competition.Repairsmustbemadewithidenticalparts.

30.1.2RequiredModifications

All installations and construction are subject to the approval of the technical inspectors, who may
requiremodificationsattheirdiscretion.Allcompetitorsshouldbepreparedtonotethesemodifications
during technical inspections. No modifications in the design would be allowed after the conclusion of
staticevents.Iffound,teamsshallbepenalizedwithaminimumdeductionof50pointssubjecttothe
modificationsdone.

30.1.3UnstableVehicles

Any vehicle exhibiting handling or other vehicle dynamics that are deemed unstable by the technical
inspectorswillnotbepermittedtoparticipateinthedynamicevents.

31.ROLLCAGE

31.1Objective

Thepurposeoftherollcageistoprovideaminimalthreedimensionalspacesurroundingthedriver.The
cagemustbedesignedandfabricatedtopreventanyfailureofthecagesintegrity.Thecagemustbelarge
enoughfor:
1.Thedrivershelmettobe15.24cm(6inches)awayfromastraightedgeappliedtoanytwopointsonthe
cockpitofthecar,excludingthedriversseatandthereardriversafetysupports.

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31.2RollCageRequirements

31.2.1ElementsoftheRollCage

Theelementsoftherollcagethatmustmeetthematerialspecificationper31.5are:

RearRollHoop(RRH)Rule31.2.2
RollHoopOverheadMembers(RHO)Rule31.2.4
FrontBracingMembers(FBM)Rule31.2.7
LateralCrossMember(LC)Rules31.2.4and31.2.5

Additionalrequiredmembersmustbesteelandonlyhaveaminimumthicknessof.89mm(.035in)and
aminimumoutsidediameterof2.54cm(1.0in)andareasfollows:

LateralDiagonalBracing(LBD)
LowerFrameSide(LFS)
SideImpactMember(SIM)
Fore/AftBracing(FAB)
FrontLateralCrossMember(FLC)
Anytubethatisusedtomountthesafetybelts

Referencepoints:Seedrawingsinthissection.

NOTE: When minimal dimensions are given that is to the centerline of the members, and when a
clearance for the driver is given, it is defined by the outside edges of the roll cage members less the
paddinginstalled.
*Allrollcagemembershavingabendradius>15.2cm(6inches)mayNOTbelongerthan71.1cm(28
inches)unsupported.

DEFINITIONDRIVERForthepurposesofthissection"driver"referstotheteam'slargestdriverand
the95percentilemaleproperlysuitedandwearingahelmet.

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2.Thedriverstorso,knees,shoulders,elbows,hands,andarmsmusthaveaminimumof7.62cm(3in)of
clearancefromtheenvelopecreatedbythestructureofthecar.(Thisistestedbyapplyingastraightedged
betweenanytwopointsontheoutsideedgesofSIMandRHO,lesstherollcagepadding.)

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31.2.2RearRollHoop(RRH)

The RRH is made up of a maximum of four sections: two LC at highest and lowest points and two
continuous,nobreakverticalmembers.Thismaybeonecontinuoushoop/tube.Thedriversseatmay
notintrudeintotheplane(s)oftheRRH.Theupperjunctionsinstraighttubeconstructionshalldefine
pointsBR andBL. Ifbenttubeconstructionisused,pointsBR andBL willoccurattheupperendofeach
bend(SeeRC1).TheRRHshallextendupwardvertically+/20degreesfrompointsAtopointsB.The
RRHmustalsobeaminimumof73.6cm(29in)wideat68.6cm(27in)abovethedriversseat(checked
byatemplate).

RC1

31.2.3RearRollHoopLateralDiagonalBracing(LDB)

LateralbracingfortheRearRollHoopshallbeginatapointalongtheverticalportionoftheRRHwithin
12.7cm(5inches)verticallyofpointBLorBRandextenddiagonallytoapointnofartherthan12.7cm(5
inches) above point AR or AL respectively. (See RC2) The vertical angle between the RRH and the LDB
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31.2.4RollHoopOverheadmembers(RHO)

RollHoopOverheadmembersshalljointheRRHwithin5.1cm(2inches)verticallyorlaterallyofpoints
BandextendgenerallyhorizontaltopointC.Thetubesmustbecontinuousandnobreakmembersfrom
pointBtopointCareallowed.TheRHOshallbelocatedabovethedriversseatbyaminimumof104.1
cm (41 inches). Points C shouldbe located forward of the drivers seat by a minimum of 30.5 cm (12
inches)asdefinedinsection31.3(SeeRC3).PointsCRandCLshallbejoinedbyalateralcrossmember
(LC).
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31.2.5LowerFrameSidemembers(LFS)

LowerframesidemembersshalljointheRRHLCandextendforwardtopointsforwardofthedrivers
heeltoafrontlateralcrossmember.(FLC)(SeeRC4)RC4

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31.2.8RollHoopBracing(FAB)

Therollhoopcanbebracedinthefrontand/orrear.Thehoopmustbebracedonbothrightandleft
sides.Fromasideview,thebracingmustbetriangulated,withthemaximumlengthofanymembernot
toexceed101.6cm(40inches)betweenattachmentpoints.Theanglesofthetriangulationmustbeno
lessthan20degrees.Abenttubecannotexceed81.3cm(32inches)betweenattachmentpoints.

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31.2.6SideImpactmembers(SIM)

SideimpactmembersshalljointheRRHatpointsSandextendhorizontallytopointsSFforwardofthe
drivers toes. (See RC4) The SIM shall be between 20.3 cm (8 inches) and 35.6 cm (14 inches) (as
measuredvertically)abovetheareaoftheseatincontactwiththedriver(SeeRC3).

NOTE:ThedriversfeetmustbebehindtheplanecreatedbypointsAFR,L andSFR,L.Ifthetubebetween
SFR, L is below the drivers toes then an additional bar will be required above the drivers toes. (The
intentofthisistoprotectthedriversfeetfromatireintrusion.)

31.2.7FrontBracingmembers(FBM)

Front bracing members shall join the RHO, the SIM and the LFS (See RC5). The upper front bracing
members(FBMUP)shouldextenddownwardandforwardandjoinpointContheRHOtotheSIMator
behindpoints SF.TheFBMmembersmustbecontinuousandnobreakmembers frompointCtothe
SIMareallowed.TheanglebetweentheFBMUPandtheverticalshouldbelessthan45degrees.
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31.2.8.1FrontBracing

IffrontbracingisuseditmustconnectFBMup,LFSandtheSIM.Frontbracingmustbeattached
ascloseaspossibletothetopoftherollcage(pointC).

31.2.8.2RearBracing

Ifrearbracingisuseditmustbeattachedascloseaspossibletothetopoftherollhoopalong
theouterperimeter.ThebracingmustbetriangulatedandconnectbacktotheRRHbelowthe
SIM.

31.2.9RHO/FBMGusseting

IftheRHOandFBMarenotfabricatedfromacontinuoustube,agussetisrequiredatpointC.Gussets
shallbemadeofsteelplate,betriangularfromasideview,andhaveaminimumthicknessof0.065.
Thegussetsshallbeweldedtothesidesofthetubesandnotdirectlyintheplaneofthetubesmaking
upeachjoint(SeeRC6).Thelengthofthegussetmustbeatleast3timesthetubediameter.

TheexampleontheleftshowsadesignwheregussetingisrequiredatpointC;theexampleontheright
showsaframewheregussetingwouldnotberequiredatpointC.

31.2.10ButtJoints

Allbuttjointswithinanyoftheelementsontherollcagelistedinsection31.2.1(excludingtherequired
nobreakmembersdescribedin31.2.2,31.2.4and31.2.7)mustbereinforcedwithaweldedsleeve.A
buttjointisdefinedasajointwheretwotubescometogethergenerallyalongthesamelineandarenot
supportedbyathirdtubeatthenode.Thesleevemustbedesignedtotightlyfitontheinsideonthe
jointbeingreinforced(i.e.externalsleevesarenotallowed),mustextendintoeachsideofthesleeved
joint,alengthofatleasttwotimesthediameterofthetubesbeingreinforced,andbemadefromsteel
atleastasthickasthetubesbeingreinforced.Inadditiontomeetingbasicgeometryrequirements,the

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sleeve must be designed and fabricated to both reinforce the joint and to distribute the stress
concentrationsoftheheataffectedzone.

31.2.11WeldConfirmationChecks

Teamsmustconductweldconfirmationtestingforeachwelderthatweldstheirvehiclerollcage.The
teammustdemonstrateitsabilitytoproduceweldedjointsofaknownqualitywithmaterials,toolsand
procedures similar to those being used in the fabrication of the chassis. The team must conduct
destructivetestingusingthefollowingrequirements:

Thefollowingdefinitionswillapplytotheentiretyofrule31.2.11:

AsBuiltVehicle:thevehiclepresentedattechnicalinspection

RollCageElements:elementsoftherollcageasdiscussedinrule31.2.1

Roll Cage Welds: any weld joining two or more roll cage elements or one or more roll cage
elementsandoneormoregussetsasdiscussedinrule31.2.9

RollCageMaterial:tubingofthesamegeometryandalloyastherollcageelementsoftheas
builtvehicle

Roll CageWelder:anyperson thatperformsweldingof therollcage weldsofthe asbuilt


vehicle

Each roll cage welder must demonstrate sufficient welding skill and craftsmanship with the tools,
processes and roll cage material. In addition to visual inspection of the asbuilt vehicle, the national
technicalinspectorswillcollectandinspectweldingsamplesduringthetechnicalinspectionprocessto
determine dynamic and endurance event competition eligibility. Teams unable to submit welding
samples of adequate quality, as defined below, shall not be eligible to compete in any dynamic or
enduranceevent.

NOTE:Onlystudentsaretoperformweldingontheasbuiltvehicle,androllcageweldersmaybeasked
todemonstratetheirweldingskillsduringtechnicalinspection.

Eachteammustsubmittwo(2)samplesforeachrollcagewelder,bothofwhichareconstructedof
rollcagematerialwhichhavebeenweldedwiththesametoolsandprocessesasthoseoftheasbuilt
vehicleandwhichhavealsobeensubjecttothefollowingdestructivetestingandinspection:

Sample1DestructiveTesting:

A structure made up of roll cage tubing welded at a 90 degree angle, the length of each tube to be
determinedbytheteam.<Figure1>Thisjointshouldbesubjecttodestructivetestingcausingthejoint
tofailtowhichindicatessuperiorweldstrengthwithrespecttothebasematerial.(Thetestingmethod

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islefttotheteamsdiscretion.Forexample,teamscandopulltestinginalab,orapplyamomenttoone
sideofthejointwhilefixingtheothersideofthejoint.)

Sample2DestructiveInspection:

Astructuremadeupofrollcagematerialthathastwotubesattachedata30degreeanglewithalength
ofatleast15cmfromthecenteroftheweldjoint.<Figure2>Thesampleshouldbesectionedalong
thelengthoftubetorevealadequateanduniformweldpenetration<Figure3>.
Figure1

Figure2

Figure3

31.2.12FinalJudgment

TherulesareconsideredaminimumbutthefinaljudgmentwillrestwiththeTechnicalInspectors.If
during the event, any frame shows signs of yield and/or failure the car will be removed from
competitionuntilthetechnicalinspectorsconfirmthattheframecomplieswiththerulesagain.

COMMENT: Notethatinallcases,especially benttubeconstruction, technical inspectorsmay require


additional bracing if they feel the roll cage does not offer adequate protection. Any tubes showing
cracksanddeformationdonotcomplywiththerules.

31.3HeadRestraint

Aheadrestraintmustbeprovidedonthecartolimitrearwardmotionoftheheadincaseofanaccident.
The restraint musthave a minimum area of 232 sq. cm (36 sq inches), and be padded with a closed cell
foam that has a density of 50100 kg/m^3. The restraint must be a minimum thickness of 3.8 cm (1.5
inches),andbelocatednomorethan2.5cm(1inch)awayfromthehelmetintheuncompressedstate.The
head restraint must be securely mounted to the vehicle. The head restraint must meet the above
requirementsforalldrivers.

NOTE:Iftheheadrestraintisalreadyapartoftheseat,thennoneedtoincludeaseparateone.

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Finaljudgmentofweldstrengthwithrespecttothebasematerialasitdescribedinsample1andthe
adequacy and uniformity of weld penetration as described in sample 2 shall rest with the national
technicalinspectors.
Welding samples constructed of material other than the roll cage material and / or welded with a
processotherthanthatoftherollcageweldsoftheasbuiltvehicleshallnotbeconsideredsufficient
demonstrationofweldingskillandcraftsmanshipwiththetools,processesandrollcagematerial.

Note: Frames that were constructed in a previous year will need to have samples welded by that
welderorremovetwosectionsofthecurrentframeandperformthetestsonthesecomponents.

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31.4DriverHeadClearance

Fordriverheadclearance,therollcagemustextendaminimumof104.1cm(41inches)abovetheseating
surface to the bottom of the upper roll cage tubes measured vertically using the template in RC 3. The
template radiused bottom should be placed in the joint of the seat base and the seat backrest and
positioned vertically. The template tee top describes the projection of the required clearance height
forward and rearward. While the template fixes the clearance height forward, the clearance height
rearward must be extended in each design over the helmet top of a seated and secured driver. Taller
drivers may be accommodated by lengthening the template vertical member and raising the entire
clearanceheightenvelopeabovethe104.1cm(41inches)minimum.

31.4.1HeadClearanceMinimum

Inallcases,aminimumof15.2cm(6inches)
vertical clearance must be provided from the
helmettopofthe teams tallestdrivertothe
bottomoftherollcagetoptubesormembers.

31.5RollCage&BracingMaterials

The material used for the entire required roll


cage members specified in 31.2.1 must, at
minimum,be:
(A)Circularsteeltubingwithanoutsidediameterof2.5cm(1inch)andawallthicknessof3.05mm(.120
inch)andacarboncontentofatleast0.18%.
OR
(B)Steelmemberswithatleastequalbendingstiffnessandbendingstrengthto1018steelhavingacircular
cross section with a 2.54 cm (1 inch) outer diameter and a wall thickness of 3.05 mm (.120 inch). All
calculationsshowingtheequivalencemustbeinSIunits.

NOTE:Theuseofalloysteeldoesnotallowthewallthicknesstobethinnerthan1.57mm(.062inch).

Thebendingstiffnessandbendingstrengthhavetobecalculatedaboutanaxisthatgivesthelowestvalue.
BendingstiffnessisproportionalbytheEIproduct.BendingstrengthisgivenbythevalueofSyI/c,(for1018
steelthevaluefor;Sy=365Mpa).

E=Themodulusofelasticity(205GPaforallsteels)
I=Thesecondmomentofareaforthecrosssectionabouttheaxisgivingthelowestvalue
Sy=Theyieldstrengthofmaterialinunitsofforceperunitarea
c=Thedistancefromtheneutralaxistotheextremefiber

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31.5.1RollCageSpecificationSheetRequired

All teams must bring a copy of the Baja SAE India Roll Cage Specification Sheet (See Section 8 Forms &
Deadlines)totheTechnicalInspectorsduringtechnicalinspection.Theseformsmustbecompletedforeach
competition.CompleterollcagespecificationsmustbesuppliedwiththeRollCageSpecificationSheet.Teams
thatdonotsubmitaRollCageSpecificationSheetwillnotbeallowedtocompete.

31.5.1.1MaterialsDocumentation

Teams are required to bring with them to Technical Inspection documentation (invoices, bills,
etc.)ofthematerialsusedfortheconstructionoftherollcageandbracing.

31.6RollCagePadding

Any portion of the roll cage, roll cage bracing, side impact member or frame (excluding rear roll hoop)
betweentheweldjointswhichwouldbecontactedbythedriver,mustbecoveredbyaresilientfoammaterial
suchasPolyethylene(pipeinsulation)withaminimumthicknessof1.2cm(.5inch).

31.7SharpEdgesonRollCageProhibited

All sharp edges which might endanger the driver, crew, officials and safety staff must be eliminated by
shieldingand/orpadding.Thisincludesbrackets,gussets,sheetstock,fastenerends,clamps,ziptiesorother
featuresaccessibleduringservicing,judgingorcompetitionimpactorrollover.

31.8BoltedRollCages

BoltedRollcagesareacceptableonlyifthefollowingrequirementsaremet:
(A)Flangesortabsmustbetwice(2X)thethicknessofthetubestructures,madeofthesamematerialtype.
Theymustbeproperlyweldedtoeachtubingparttobejoined.
(B)Flangemountsmustbetwice(2X)thediameteroftheattachedtubing,flushmated,andwithnogap
betweenthefacesgreaterthan.07mm(.003)inches.
(C)Tabmountsmustbedual,parallelandoneachsideofthetubingtowhichtheyarewelded,havinga
weldedlengthofatleasttwice(2X)thediameteroftheadjoined.Tubingheldbyboltsmustbereinforced
suchthattheareathroughwhichtheboltpassescannotbecompressedfromtighteningorimpact.

31.9DriverSeat

Theuseofadriverseatismandatory;cushioningorpaddingattachedtotheframeand/orfirewallwillnot
be accepted as a seat. The seat shall be fastened to the frame and shall support the entire body of the
driver(fulltorsoandhead).Theloadshallnotbetransferredtothefirewalloranyothermemberexcept
thosesupportingtheseat.Aclearanceof3betweenthefirewall,SideImpactMembersandtheseatmust
bemaintained.Theuseofcommerciallyavailablerallyseatsishighlyrecommended.

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32.COCKPIT

32.1DesignObjective

Thecockpitmustbedesignedto(1)protectthedriverand(2)permiteasydriverexitinanemergency.

32.2DriverExitTime

Alldriversmustbeabletoexitoneithersideofthevehiclewithinfive(5)seconds.Exittimebeginswiththe
driverinthefullyseatedposition,handsindrivingpositionontheconnectedsteeringwheel,andwearing
therequireddriverequipment.Exittimewillstopwhenthedriverhasbothfeetontheground.Drivers
exittimemustbedemonstratedbyateamdriver,ordriversselectedbythetechnicalinspectors.

32.3Firewall

A firewall between the cockpit and the engine and fuel tank compartment is mandatory. It must cover the
areabetweenthelowerandupperlateralcrossmember.Thisfirewallmustbemetal,atleast.508mm(.020
inch)thick,andmustcompletelyseparatetheenginecompartmentandfueltankfromthecockpit.Multiple
panelsmaybeusedtoformthefirewallbutmusthavenogapsbetweenthejoints.Cutoutsinthefirewallare
allowed,buttheyneedtohavegrommetsorbootsthatpreventlargeamountsoffuelfromgettingintothe
cockpit.

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32.3.1FrontorMidengineCars

If the engine is not placed in the rear of the car, then a firewall is not required to cover the area
between the lower and upper lateral cross members. Instead, the firewall must meet the following
standards:
(A) Gas tank must be in a sealed container that prevents fuel from leaking in the event of gas tank
failure.
(B)Splashshieldsmustpreventfuelfrombeingpouredanywhereinthecockpitareaduringfueling.(See
rule35.4SpillPrevention)
(C) Engine must be completely enclosed and protect the driver in the event of an engine failure.
Shielding must meet guarding requirements. This shielding has to be metal; composites will not be
allowed.(Seerule38.1PowertrainGuards).
(D)Drivermustbeabletostillegressfromeithersideofthevehicle.
(E)Theexhaustmustnotexittowardsthedriverandmustbeshielded.
(F)TheremustbeaplacetomounttheTechnicalInspectionsticker(30cmx30cmor12inx12in)on
theRRH.Itmustbelocatedonthedriversrightsideabovetheshouldersineasyviewoftrackworkers.

32.4BodyPanels

Thecockpitmustbefittedwithbodypanelsthatcovertheareabetweenthelowerframesidememberand
thesideimpactmember.Nogapscanexistthatarelargerthan6.35mm(0.25inches).Thesepanelsmust
be made of plastic, fiberglass, metal or similar material. They must be designed to prevent debris and
foreignobjectintrusionintothedrivercompartment.Thepanelsmustbemountedsecurelytotheframe
usingsoundengineeringpractices(ziptiesandVelcroarenotacceptable).

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32.5BellyPan

Thecockpitshouldbefittedwithabellypanovertheentirelengthofthevehicle,sothedrivercannotcontact
thegroundandisprotectedfromdebriswhileseatednormally.Bellypanmaterialmustbemetal,fiberglass,
plastic,orsimilar material. Theymustbedesignedtoprevent debrisandforeign objectintrusionintothe
drivercompartment.Expandedmetal,fabric,orperforatedpanelsarenotallowed.

32.6LegandFootShielding

All steering or suspension links exposed in the cockpit must be shielded with metal. The shielding must
prevent the drivers legs and feet from coming in contact, or becoming entangled during operation or a
failure.Nogapscanexistthatarelargerthan6.35mm(0.25inches).Thedriversfeetmustbecompletely
withintherollcage.

32.7KillSwitches

Eachvehiclemustbeequippedwithtwo(2)easilyaccessiblekillswitchesturningofftheignitionandthe
entireelectricalsystemofthecar.Brakelight,reverselightandreversealarmarerequirednottobeturned
off.

32.7.1KillSwitchType

Thekillswitchmustbeoneofthefollowing:
a)01171SkiDookillswitchavailableat
http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/01171.html?id=UxSI4Vzn
b)AfterMarketWPS#270152or270124
http://www.parkeryamaha.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=270152&Page=1
c)AStockPolaris#4110106
SampleMountings(Note:Thekillswitchesneedtobemountedusingtheoutercases.Iftheyare
mountedusingadhesiveonthebackcovertheswitchwillfail.SeeFigure1)

Note:Theweldedmetaltabs
Note:Themachinedblock
constrainingtheswitch.
constrainingtheswitch.

Figure2
Figure1

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32.7.2KillSwitchLocationsandOrientation

(a)CockpitSwitchThecockpitswitchmustbelocatedinthefrontofthecockpitwithineasyreachof
thedriverwhenstrappedintotheseat.Theswitchmaynotbemountedonaremovablesteeringwheel
assembly.

(b)ExternalSwitchTheexternalswitchmustbemountedonthedriversrightsideofthevehicle,ona
panelperpendiculartothefirewallbetweenRRHandRearBracingwithintheredarea,andbehindthe
plane of the main roll hoop (see Figure 2). The switch cannot be more than 177.8 mm (7 inches)
vertically below pointBr. The switch must be withineasy reach oftrack workers. The switch must be
mountedrigidly,withnosharpedgesinthatarea.

(C) Note : The final authority of suitability of any kill switch is left to the discretion of the Technical
inspectors.

32.7.3KillSwitchWiring

All wiring to kill switchesmustbesealed,protected or securely attached to the frame to preventthe


wiresfrombeingentangledwiththedriverorobstacles.Soundengineeringpracticesmustbeused.

32.8FireExtinguisherSizeandLocation

Each vehicle must have two identical fire extinguishers with an ISI rating. Each must have a minimum
capacityof1litre.Onemustbemountedinthecockpitbelowthedrivershead,withthetophalfabovethe
side impact member on the right side of the firewall and be easily accessible by course workers. The
manufacturermountsmustbeused;theymustbemetalandhaveametaldrawlatch.Thismountmustbe
securely fastened to the vehicle frame (RRH) and it must resist shaking loose over rough terrain, while
allowing the course workers to remove it easily if necessary. The second must be brought to technical
inspectionwithmountingaccessories;itwillbeusedasareplacementifneeded.Allfireextinguishersmust
beequippedwitha2009manufacturerinstalleddialpressuregauge.Thegaugemustbereadablebythe
TechnicalInspectors.Fireextinguishersmustbelabeledwithschoolnameandvehiclenumber.

32.9Throttle

Onlyfootoperatedthrottlecontrolsareallowed.Carshavinghandoperatedthrottlewillnotbeallowedto
startanyevent.Awideopenthrottlestopmustbemountedatthepedal.Mechanical,hydraulicorother
throttle controls must be designed to return to idlestop in the event of a failure. Foot pedals must be
positionedsoastoavoidfootentrapmentinanyposition.

32.9.1ThrottleExtensions

Teamsmaynotaddanytypeofextensiontoeitherthecontrolsurfacesortothedriverinordertooperate
the vehicle. For example, drivers may not add blocks of wood to their feet so that they can reach the
controlsofthevehicle.

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33.1MinimumFiveStrapSystemRequired

Alldriversmustuseaminimumofafive(5)straprestraintharnessmeetingthefollowingspecifications.A
fivepoint system consists of a 76 mm (3 inch) wide lap belt and approximately 76 mm (3 inch) wide
shoulderharnessstraps,alongwithafifth,antisubmarinebelt(verticalstrapthatgoesbetweenthelegs),
preventing thelapbelt fromrisingalongthedriverswaist.Therestraint system installationissubjectto
approvaloftheTechnicalInspector.Therestraintsystemmustbeworntightly.Nomorethanafingerwidth
gapbetweenthebeltsandthedriverwillbeallowedwhenthebeltispulled.

33.1.1ReleaseMechanism

Allbeltsmustjoinwithasinglemetaltometalquickreleaselevertypebuckle.Nocamlocksystemsare
allowed.

33.1.2SafetyHarnessExpiration

ThematerialofallstrapsmustbeNylonorDacronpolyesterandinneworperfectcondition.Alldriver
restraintsystemsmustmeeteitherSFISpecification16.5/16.1,orFIAspecification8853/98.Thebelts
mustbeartheappropriatedatedlabels,andonJan1stofthecompetitionyearbenomorethanthree
yearsold.

33.2ShoulderHarness

Theshoulderharnessmustbetheovertheshouldertype.Onlyseparateshoulderstrapsarepermitted(i.e.
Ytypeshoulderstrapsarenotallowed).

33.2.1VerticalLocation

The shoulder belts must NOT be mounted above the shoulder level, and must be protected by the
firewall. Shoulder belts must be no more than 102 mm (4 inches) below the perpendicular from the
spinetotheseatbackattheshoulderlevel.

33.2.2HorizontalLocation

The shoulder harness mounting points must be between 178 mm (7 inches) and 229 mm (9 inches)
apart(seeFigurebelow).Thestrapsshallnotpassthroughanythingthatwillcausethecenterdistance
to be less than 178 mm (7 inches) from center to center of the strap. The straps shall not pass over
anythingthatcausesthemtobemorethan229mm(9inches)apartcentertocenter.

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Figure6
Figure5

33.3.1SpecifiedLap&AntiSubmarineBeltsMounting

Theframetabswhichacceptthelapbeltmountingtabsmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:
1)Thelapbelttabsmustbemountedindoubleshear.(SeeFigure6)

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33.2.3HarnessAttachmentPoints

The shoulder harness must be securely mounted to the primary structure. Shoulder belts must be
loopedaroundaframetubeandhavesomethingdesignedtolimitthebeltmovement.Thebeltsmay
gothroughthefirewallaslongasadditionalfirewallmaterialisaddedtoprotectthatportionofthebelt.

33.2.4RedirectionofHarnessWebbing

The redirection of harness webbing to facilitate stronger and simpler mounting designs shall not be
madebyanymeans.Specifically,webbingthatisroutedsuchthatwhentightenedwillbearaloadonto
theseatwillnotbeaccepted.Allharnessloadsmustpassdirectlyontotheframeofthevehicle.(See
Figure4)

33.3Lap&AntiSubmarineBelts

ThelapbeltmustpassaroundthepelvicareabelowtheAnteriorSuperiorIliacSpines(thehipbones)
(Figure5).Undernoconditionmaythelapbeltbewornovertheareaoftheintestinesorabdomen.The
lapbeltsshouldcomethroughtheseatatthebottomofthesidesoftheseattomaximizethewrapof
thepelvicsurfaceandcontinueinastraightlinetotheanchoragepoint.Insideview,thelapbeltmust
beatanangleofbetween45degreesand65degreestothehorizontal.Thismeansthatthecenterline
ofthelapbeltattheseatbottomshouldbeapproximately76mm(3inches)forwardoftheseatbackto
seatbottomjunction(seeFigure5).Tofitdriversofdifferingstaturescorrectly,insideview,thelap/
antisubmarinebeltsmustbecapableofpivotingfreelybyusingeitherashoulderedboltoraneyebolt
attachment.Mountinglapbeltsbywrappingthemaroundframetubesisnolongeracceptable.Thelap
beltsshouldnotberoutedoverthesidesoftheseat.

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33.4Belts

Whenadjusted,nopartofthebeltmustprojectbeyondthecockpitarea,andmustnotcomeintocontact
withrotatingcomponentsofthechassis,orterrainfeatures.Looseendsofthebeltmustberestrained,but
mustnotbewrappedaroundthebuckleinsuchamannerastopreventproperoperation.Boththelargest
andsmallestdriversonateammustmeettheserestraintrequirements.

Theshoulderbeltadjusters/bucklesmustbeadjustedsothattheyaresufficientlyclearofthewebbingto
permitfurthertighteningbythesafetyofficials.Thelapbeltmustbeadjustableoneachhalfofthebuckle
topermitpropertighteningforalldriversofthevehicle.

NOTE:Ifthebeltsdonothaveenoughadjustmentcapacitythevehiclewillbepulledfromthecompetition
untilthematteriscorrected.Carshavingseatbeltsimproperlyfittedwillnotbeallowedintheevent.The
finaldecisioninthisregardrestswiththetechnicalinspectors.

33.5ArmRestraints

Intheeventofarollover,thedriversarmsmustbekeptwithinthelimitsof
thecockpit.Thecockpitisdefinedastherollcagesidesandtheplanes
definedbytherollhoopoverheadmembersandthesideimpactmembers.
Armrestraintsmustbesecurelyfastenedtothedriverrestraintsystem.Only
commerciallyavailablearmrestraintsmeetingSFI3.3areallowed.Thearm
restraintsmustindependentlyconnecttothesafetybelts.

33.5.1ArmRestraintInstallation

Armrestraintsmustbeinstalledsuchthatthedrivercanreleasethemandexitthevehicleunassisted
regardlessofthevehiclesposition.Thearmrestraintmustbewornbythedriverontheforearmjust
belowtheelbow.Thedriversmustbeabletoreachthecockpitkillswitchandsteeringwheelbutnot
allowtheirarmstoexitthecockpit.

33.5.2ArmRestraintExpiration

Thebeltsmustbeartheappropriatedatedlabels,andonJan1stofthecompetitionyearbenomore
thanthreeyearsold.

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2)Theframetabsthatacceptthelapbelttabsshallbenolessthan2.3mmthick(.090).
3) The tabs mounted to the frame to accept the lap belt tabs shall have no less than 38mm
(1.5)ofweldlengthwheremountedtotheframe.
4)Thesetabsshallhavenolessthan6.4mm(.25)ofmaterialintheradialdirectionfromthe
edgeofthemountingboltholetotheclosestoutsideedgeofthemountingtab.
5) Wherethe harnesstab mountstotheframetabs,thelapbeltmustbe capableofpivoting
freely about the axis of the mounting bolt such that the webbing and tab can align with the
directionoftheload.Theheightofthetabisfree,butultimatelysubjecttothejudgmentofthe
National Technical Inspectors. The mount should not exhibit noticeable deformation when
pulledonduringtechnicalinspection.

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33.5.3InstallationsGeneral

Allinstallationsmustpreventaccidentalunfasteningfromadirectpull,rolloverorslidealongtheside.

34.1FootBrake

Thevehiclemusthaveatleasttwo(2)independenthydraulicbrakingsystemsthatactonallwheelsandis
operatedbyasinglefoot.Thepedalmustdirectlyactuatethemastercylinder(nocablesareallowed).The
brake system must be capable of locking ALL FOUR wheels in a static condition and dynamically on
pavementANDanunpavedsurface.

34.2IndependentBrakeCircuits

The vehicle must be have at least two (2) independent hydraulic systems such that in case of a leak or
failureatanypointinthesystem,effectivebrakingpowershallbemaintainedonatleasttwowheels.Each
hydraulic system shall have its own fluid reserve either through separate reservoirs or by the use of a
dammed,OEMstylereservoir.
Note:Plasticbrakelinesarenotallowed.

34.3BrakeLight

Thevehiclemustbeequippedwitharedbrakelightthatismountedsuchthatthelightshinesparallelto
theground,notupatanangle.ThelensmustbemarkedwithanSAESorUrating(i.e.:SAEIPRSTM)or
if it is not rated as per SAE J759, it must be equal to or exceed these standards (Eg: OEM brake light
assemblies).AISandISIratedbrakelightsarealsopermitted.Thedeterminationofwhetherornotabrake
lightmeetstherequiredstandardsrestswiththeTechnicalInspectors.

34.4Brake(s)Location

Thebrake(s)onthe driven axle mustoperate throughthe final drive. Inboard braking throughuniversal
jointsispermitted.Brakingonajackshaftorthroughanintermediatereductionstageisprohibited.

34.5CuttingBrakes

Handorfeetoperatedcuttingbrakesarepermittedprovidedsection34.1FootBrakeisalsosatisfied.

35.FUELSYSTEM&Fuel

35.1SystemLocation

Theentirefuelsystemmustbelocatedwithintherollcageenvelopesuchthatitisprotectedfromimpact.
Thetankmountingsmustbedesignedtoresistshakingloose.

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35.2FuelTank

Only a single fueltank is permitted on the vehicle. Fueltanks are restricted to a maximum capacity of 8
litres.Noholesareallowedinthetankeveniftheyhavebeenrepaired.Thetechnicalinspectorsmayhold
backavehiclefromparticipationindynamiceventsiftheyfindthefueltankoritsmountingtobeunsafe.

Theretailpricemustbeincludedinthecostreport.

35.3FuelLines

All fuel lines must be located away from sharp edges, hot engine components and be protected from
chafing.Grommettingisrequiredwherethelinespassthroughanymemberofthevehicle.Fuellinesare
notallowedinthecockpit.

AlllinesmustbeattachedsecurelyandbeSAEratedfuellines.Linesmustbetightfitting&notcomeoff
duetojerksorvibrations.Fuelfiltersmaybeused.

35.4SpillPrevention

The fuel tank must be mounted so if fuel spills it will not come in contact with the driver or the engine.
Complyingwiththisrulewillrequireadrippanthatisatleast203.2mm(8inches)indiameterorequivalent
areaandhavesidesofatleast38mm(1.5inches)highabovethetopedgeofthetank.

35.4.1SpillPreventionMounting
Mountingthedrippanand/orsplashshield(s)directlytothefueltankwithaconnectiononlyaroundthe
fuel cap is insufficient and will not be allowed. Drip pans must be mounted using sound engineering
practices.Drippansmustbegradedorinclinedsuchthatallspilledfueldrainsfromthedrippanfuel
mustnotpoolanywhereinthepan.

35.4.2SpillPreventionDraining

Thefuelmustdrainfromthedrippanthroughadrainlinecomposedofpipeortubingthatcarriesthe
fueltothebottomofthecarandreleasesitunderthecar.(Incompetitionsinvolvingawaterhazard,
thefuelmustnotbedepositedontofloatationmaterial,butmustinsteadbedirectedaroundorthrough
the floatation by the drain line.) At no point in the drain system (the drain lines and any associated
fittings)willtheinnerdiameterbeconstrictedtolessthan9.53mm(.375inch)thisincludesboltswith
aholedrilledinthecenterusedasafitting.Atleastonedrainlineisrequired;multipledrainlinesare
allowedforthepurposeofredundancyortoalleviatethepoolingoffuelindifferentpartsofthedrip
pan.

35.4.3SpillPreventionDrainMaterial

Thedrainsmustbeeitherfuellinematerial,otherpipeortubingsuitablefortransferringfuel.Tubing,
fittings,orsealingmaterialsthatareweakenedordissolvedbyfuelareunsafeforthisapplicationand
willnotbepermitted.Iftubingisused,itishighlyrecommendedthatathreadedandbarbedfittingbe
usedatthepointwherethedrainlineconnectstothedrippan.

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35.4.4FillerCap

Thestandardfillercapsprovidedwithratedfueltanksmaynotpreventfuelfromleakingintheeventof
arollover.Teamsmustensurethatthefillercapgasketdoesnotbreakdowninfuel,doesnothaveany
holesandpreventsfuelfromspilling.Thecapmustnotcomelooseduringdynamiceventsorallowfuel
tospillout.

35.5SplashShields

Splashshieldsarerequiredtopreventfuelfromaccidentallybeingpoureddirectlyontheengineorexhaust
while refueling or preparing to refuel the car. The purpose of drip pan/splash shield is to contain and
disposeofthefuelleakedfromthetanksecurelytotheground,avoidingpoolingorsplashingorfuelonany
ofthecomponentsofthevehicle.Thesplashshieldsmustbemountedinthecorrectpositionatalltimes.
Teamscannotmakethemadjustableorsomethingthedrivermustputintothecorrectpositiontoensure
propercoverageduringfueling.

Note:(BELOW)Thefollowingareexamplesofapprovedspill/splashshields:

35.6Fuel

The only fuel permitted is BS II gradeof automotive gasoline consisting ofhydrocarbon compounds. The
gasolinemaycontainantioxidants,metaldeactivators,corrosioninhibitors,orleadalkylcompoundssuch
astetraethyllead.Theadditionofnitrogenbearingadditives,oradditivesdesignedtoliberateoxygenis
strictlyprohibited.
Specificgravityshouldnotexceed0.75forleadedgasolineor0.80forunleadedgasolinewhenmeasuredat
60degreesFahrenheit.SeeSection41.4CompetitionFuelSupply.

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36.STEERINGandSUSPENSIONSYSTEMS

36.1WheelStops

Allvehiclesmustbeequippedwithpositivewheellocktolockstops.Thesestopsmustmountedexternal
tothesteeringgearandmustbelocatedatthewheelkingpins.Wheelstopsmustfunctionatfulljounce,
fullreboundandallpointsinbetween.Nostrapsorcablesareallowed.

36.2TieRodProtection

The tie rods of all vehicles must be protected from frontal impact. A bumper may be required, at the
technicalinspectorsdiscretion,dependingonthedesignandinstallation.

36.3AdjustableTieRodEnds

Adjustabletierodendsmustbeconstrainedwithajamnuttopreventloosening.

36.4Handlebarsteering

Handlebaroperatedsteeringsystemisspecificallyprohibited.

37.Fasteners

All fasteners inthe engine, steering, suspension, braking (all calipers, all master cylinder mounting, andnon
OEMrotors&hubsystems),throttlepedalanddriverrestraintsystemsmustmeetthefollowingguidelines.

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37.1Fasteners

All fasteners used in the systems designated in Section 37 must be captive; defined as requiring NYLON
locknuts,cotterednutsorsafetywiredbolts(inblindapplications).Lockwashersorthreadsealantdonot
meetthisrequirement.

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AcceptableMilitarySpecificationBoltGrades:

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EXAMPLE:A teamusingacustomhubwithanOEMrotormustmeetthelockingrequirements,buta
teamusinganOEMhubandOEMrotorwouldbeexempt.
Theabovefigureillustratestheprocedureforusinglockwire:
A.Aboveillustrationsassumerighthandthreads.
B.Nomorethanthree(3)boltsmaybesafetiedtogether.
C.Boltheadsmaybesafetiedasshownonlywhenthefemalethreadreceiveriscaptive,orthenuts
meetpreviouslocknutrequirements.
D.Nuts(predrilled)maybesafetiedinsimilarfashiontotheillustrationswiththefollowingconditions:
1.Nutsareheattreated.
2.Nutsarefactorydrilledforusewithlockwire.
E.LockwireMUSTfillaminimumof75%ofthedrilledholeprovidedfortheuseoflockwire.
F.Lockwiremustbeaircraftqualitystainlesssteelof.508mm,.813mm,or1.067mmdiameter(0.020
inches,0.032inches,or0.042inchesdiameter).Diameteroflockwireisdeterminedbythethreadsize
ofthefastenertobesatisfied:
1.Threadsizesofandsmalleruse0.020wire.
2.Threadsizedoftouse0.032wire.
3.Threadsizes>use0.042wire.
4.Thelargerwiremaybeusedinsmallerboltsincasesofconvenience,butsmallerwiremust
notbeusedinlargerfastenersizes.

37.2FastenerGradeRequirements

All boltsused in the systemsdesignated in Section 37 must meet SAE grade 5, metric grade M8.8 or AN
militaryspecifications.SeeFiguresbelow.

AcceptableSAEBoltGrades:

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37.3ThreadExposure

All threaded fasteners used in the systems designated in Section 37 must have at least two (2) threads
showingpastthenut.

37.4SocketHeadCapScrews

Socket head cap screws, also known as internal wrenching bolts or allen head bolts, for use in the
steering, suspension, braking, driver restraint, and throttle pedal must meet one of the following
requirements:
1)TheboltheadisclearlymarkedwiththelettersNAS,12.9,or10.9indicatingamilitary/
aircraftorhighstrengthmetricfastener.Noothermarkingswillbeaccepted.
2) Proper documentation is supplied, which must include a purchase receipt, and
manufacturersdocumentationindicatingtheboltstrength.

37.5UnmarkedFasteners/ShopManufacturedFasteners

Anythreaded fastener(threadedrod,eyebolts,titaniumbolts,etc.)in thesteering, suspension,braking,


throttleanddriverrestraintsystemsthatisunmarked,ordoesnothaveanymarkingslistedinRule37.2,or
notmanufacturedbyaNISTaccredited(orequivalent)manufacturer,willrequireoneofthefollowing:
A)Apurchasereceiptandmanufacturersdocumentationindicatingthatthefastenermeetsor
exceedsGrade5standardsforthatsize.
OR
B)EquivalencycalculationsortestdatashowingthattheboltexceedsthestrengthforaGrade5
fastenerofthesamesize.

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37.6SingleShearConnections

Alltierodsinsingleshearmusthaveafactorysteelsafetywasher.Balljointsaretheonlyexception.(See
37.4.2)

37.6.1TieRods

Alltierodsinsingleshearmusthaveafactorysteelsafetywasher.

FactorySafetywashersareavailableatwww.chassisshop.com

37.6.2BallJoints

Anycommerciallymanufacturedballjointsorrodendswithstudsareallowed.Studentmanufactured
balljointsorrodendswithstudsarespecificallyprohibited.

38.1PowertrainGuards

Allrotatingpartssuchasbelts,chains,andsprocketsthatrotateattherateofthedriveaxle(s)orfaster,
must be shielded to prevent injury to the driver or bystanders should the component fly apart due to
centrifugalforce.Theseguards/shieldsmustextendaroundtheperipheryofthebeltorchain.Theymust
bemountedwithsoundengineeringpractice,inordertoresistvibration.Theymustbeeither(a)madeof
AISI1010steelatleast1.524mm(0.06inch)thickor(b)amaterialhavingequivalentenergyabsorptionat
rupture per unit width of shield. Equivalency calculations for the alternative material must meet the
following requirements: All calculations must be shown in SI units. Calculations must use the following
materialpropertiesforthe1010steel:YieldStrength=305MPA,UltimateStrength=365MPA,Elongation
atBreak=20.0%,ModulusofElasticity=205GPA.Documentationfromthematerialmanufacturershowing
theUltimateStrength,Elongation atBreak, andModulusofElasticity of thealternativematerial mustbe
provided.Ifastressstraincurveforthealternativematerialisnotprovidedthenitmustbeassumedthat
thestressstraincurveislineartotheyieldpointandlinearfromtheyieldpointtotheultimatestrength,
wherestrain=elongationatbreak(SeeFigure10).Ifafiberreinforcedcompositematerialisused,thena
stress strain curve must be provided for worstcase tensile loading. Additionally, the curve for the
compositematerialmustbespecifictothematrixandmanufacturingmethodsused.Lastly,theminimum
fiberreinforcedcompositematerialmustbe3.175mm(.125inch)thick.

Inordertoshowequivalencythecalculationmustshowthefollowing:

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38.1.1SideShields

Sideshieldsmustpreventfingersfromgettingcaughtinanyrotatingpart.Acompletecoveraroundthe
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38.2FactoryStockGuards

Factorystockguardsmustbedemonstratedtobeequaltothosedescribedin38.1.

39.DRIVEREQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTS

39.1Helmet,NeckSupport/Collar&Goggles

AlldriversmustwearawellfittingMotorCrossstylehelmetwithanintegrated(onepiececompositeshell)
chin/face guard and a Snell M2005, SA 2005, British Standards Institution BS 665885 types A or A/FR.
Gogglesmustincorporatetheuseoftearoffsorrolloffsystems.

MOTORCROSS

NOSTREETBIKESTYLE

NeckSupportPermitted

NeckSupportNotPermitted

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STYLE
HELMETS

Inadditiontothehelmet,anecksupport/collarmustbeworn.Thenecksupportmustbeafullcircle(360)
andSFI3.3rated.Horseshoecollarsarenotallowed(Seefigure).Simpson,RCI,GForce,DeistorLeafRacing
Products supply neck collars that meet this requirement. Neck support must bear the appropriate dated
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WARNING:SomeMotorCrosshelmetshaveextendedchinguardsthatwillnotcontacttherequiredneck
collarswhentheheadisflexedforward.Thiscombinationofhelmet/collarsystemisprohibited.
Anynonspecificationhelmetswillbeconfiscateduntilafterthecompetition.Thisrulehasnoexceptions
anditwillbestrictlyenforced.Helmetscertifiedtootherratingsystemsmaynotbeworn.

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39.2Clothing

Driversmustwearappropriateclothing,includinglongpants(cotton/Nomex),socks,shoes,gloves,anda
longsleevedSFIrateduppergarment.TheuppergarmentmusthaveafactorylabelshowingitisSFIrated,
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SECTION4COMPETITIONPROCEDURESANDREGULATIONS

40.1TechnicalQuestions

Questions about the rules requirements and restrictions must be submitted by email to the Technical
InspectorsoftheBajaSAEIndiaforanyqueries/interpretations.Technicalquestionsaretobeemailedto
theTechnicalInspectorsat:technical@bajasaeindia.org.QuestionsandanswerswillbepostedontheBaja
SAEIndiawebsiteat:www.bajasaeindia.org.

Teams are advised that the technical inspection / approval of any vehicle, including those constructed
basedonresponsestorulesquestions,iscontingentontheproperfabricationofthevehicleanditsdesign
asanintegratedunit.

NOTE:PleasekeepinmindthatfinaloperatingapprovalofaBajaSAEIndiavehiclecanonlybegivenatthe
competitionvenuebytheNationalTechnicalInspectors.

40.2Protests

It is recognized that hundreds of hours of work have gone into fielding a vehicle. In the heat of
competition, emotions peak and disputes can arise. The organizers and SAE India staff will make every
efforttofullyreviewallquestionsandresolveproblemsquicklyandequitably.

40.2.1PreliminaryReviewRequired

Ifateamhasaquestionaboutscoring,judging,policiesoranyofficialactionitmustbebroughttothe
notice of the organizers or SAE INDIA staffs attention for an informal preliminary review before a
protestcanbefiled.

40.2.2CauseforProtest

A team may protest any rule interpretation, score or official action (unless specifically excluded from
protest) which they feel has caused some actual, nontrivial, harm to their team, or has had a
substantiveeffectontheirscore.Teamsmaynotprotestruleinterpretationsoractionsthathavenot
causedthemanysubstantivedamage.

40.2.3ProtestFormatandForfeit

AllprotestsmustbefiledinwritingandpresentedtotheorganizerorSAEstaffbythefacultyadvisoror
teamcaptain.Inordertohaveaprotestconsidered,ateammustpostatwentyfive(25)pointprotest
bondwhichwillbeforfeitediftheirprotestisrejected.

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40.2.4ProtestPeriod

Protestsconcerninganyaspectofthecompetitionmustbefiledwithinonehour(60minutes)oftheend
oftheeventtowhichtheprotestrelates.

40.2.5Decision

The decision of the competition protest committee or National Technical Inspectors regarding any
protestisfinal.

41.1DriversMeetings

All team members identified as drivers and their support personnel MUST attend all drivers meetings.
Attendance at drivers meeting is mandatory. Failure to attend drivers meetings can result in
disqualificationofmembersortheentireteam.

41.2PreinspectionOperationProhibited

Vehiclesmaynotbestartedordrivenpriortopassingtechnicalinspection,exceptasrequiredaspartofthe
inspectionprocessitself.

41.3GovernorSetting

LombardiniTechnicalRepresentativeswillsetthegovernorsofallvehicles.Vehiclesmustbepresentedfor
governorsettingwith(1)thedrivetraindisconnected,(2)theengineshaftclearand(3)thethrottlecable
unhooked from the engine. Baja SAE India Officials may order a recheck of the governor setting of any
vehicleatanytime.

41.4CompetitionFuelSupply

Fuel at the competition will either (1) be provided by the organizers or (2) the organizers will specify
acceptablefuelproviders.

41.4.1Refuelling

Allrefuelingofthecarsdoneinthepitareaoronthecoursemustbedonewith(1)theengineshutoff
and(2)thedriveroutofthecar.Anyviolationsofthisrulewillbesubjectedtoseverepenalties.Afire
extinguishermustbeonhandwheneveravehicleisbeingrefueled.

41.5EngineandDrivetrainInspection

The Technical Inspectors reserve the right to impound and inspect any vehicle during the dynamic or
endurance events. Any vehicle found to have: (1) a drivetrain configuration not matching the Drivetrain
CertificationFormsubmittedduringtechnicalinspectionor(2)anengineinviolationofrulessections21.4

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through21.4.14.4,21.5,21.6shallreceivezero(0)foralldynamiccompetitioneventscompletedduringthe
dayonwhichtheinspectionwasperformed.

At the end of the endurance event, the top ten (10) vehicles will be impounded. Some or all of these
vehicleswillbeinspected. Anyvehiclefoundtohaveamodifiedengineordrivetrainwillbedisqualified
fromtheentirecompetition.Theorganizersreservetherighttoimpoundandinspectanyvehicle.

No one except technical inspectors and officials are permitted in the impound area without specific
authorizationfromtheorganizers.NOEXCEPTIONS.

41.6EngineRecallOption

TheorganizersandSAEIndiamay,attheirsoleoption,recalltheenginefromanyvehicleinthecompetition
inexchangeforanewLombardiniengine.Recalledengineswillnotbereturnedandwillbeinspectedat
Lombardinisfacilitiestoconfirmcompliancewiththerules.

41.7PitRules

41.7.1VehicleMovementWalkingPaceRequired

When a vehicle is driven anywhere except the practice area or competition events, it must move at
walking speed with a team member walking along side at a normal walking pace. During the
performanceeventswhentheexcitementishigh,itisparticularlyimportantthatvehiclesbemovedata
walking pace in the pits. The walking speed rule will be strictly enforced and point penalties will be
assessedforviolations.

Undernocircumstancesmayanyoneotherthanthedriverrideonavehicle.

41.7.2TeamsWorkArea

Theteamsworkarea shouldbeclearlydefinedand shouldbekept unclutteredatall times. Whena


teamleavestheirarea,itmustbeleftclean.

41.7.3VehiclesinthePits

OnlytheBajaSAEIndiavehiclesthemselvesandtheteamssupporttrucksandtrailersareallowedinthe
pits. Team members may not operate bicycles, skateboards, scooters, motorcycles, quads or other
personcarryingormotorpropelledvehiclesinthepitsorcompetitionareas.

41.7.4OccupancyRestrictions

The organizers, at their sole discretion, may limit the pits to team members, faculty advisors and
competitionofficials.

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41.8DrivingRestrictions

During the competition, Baja SAE India vehicles may only be driven between the pits and an event site,
duringofficialpracticeorintheeventsthemselves.

DRIVINGOFFSITEISABSOLUTELYPROHIBITED.TEAMSFOUNDTOHAVEDRIVENTHEIRVEHICLEATAN
OFFSITELOCATIONMAYBEEXPELLEDFROMTHECOMPETITION.

41.9Loopholes

Itisvirtuallyimpossibleforasetofrulestobesocomprehensivethatitcoversallpossiblequestionsabout
thevehiclesdesignparametersortheconductofthecompetition.Pleasekeepinmindthatsafetyremains
paramount during Baja SAE India, so any perceived loopholes should be resolved in the direction of
increasedsafety/conceptofthecompetition.

41.10Penalties

Organizershavetherighttomodifythepenaltieslistedinthevariousdynamiceventdescriptionstobetter
reflect thedesign oftheir event courses, the course lengths orany special conditions unique to the site.
Thestandarddynamiceventpenaltiesintheserulesaredefaultvaluesthatwillbeappliedunlessthereisa
changebytheorganizer.

42.1Sportsmanship

AllBajaSAEINDIAparticipantscanbeproudoftheexcellentsportsmanshipandcooperationamongteams
thataretwoofthehallmarksoftheseries.Goodconductandcompliancewiththerulesandtheofficial
instructionsareexpectationsandrequirementsforeveryteammember.

Onthoseextremelyrareoccasionswherethereisanincidentofunsportsmanlikeconducttheorganizeris
authorizedtoimposeanappropriatepenalty.

Unsportsmanlikeconductcanincludeargumentswithofficials,disobedienceofofficialinstructionsandthe
useofabusiveorthreateninglanguagetoanyofficialorotherparticipant.Dependingontheseriousnessof
theinfractionthepenaltyforsuchactionscanrangefromadeductionofuptofiftypercent(50%)ofthe
teamspointstoexpulsionoftheentireteam.Penaltiesofthistypewillonlybeimposedafteracomplete
reviewoftheincidentbytheorganizerandSAEIndiastaff.

42.2AlcoholandIllegalMaterial

Alcoholic beverages, firearms, weapons of any type and illegal materials are prohibited at the Baja SAE
Indiasiteduringthecompetition.Thepenaltyforviolationofthisruleistheimmediateexpulsionofthe
entire team, not just the individual(s) involved. This rule applies to team members, advisors and any
individualsworkingwiththeteamonsite.

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42.3Parties

Disruptivepartieseitheronoroffsiteshouldbepreventedbythefacultyadvisor.

42.4TrashCleanup

Cleanupoftrashanddebrisistheresponsibilityoftheteams.Pleasemakeanefforttokeepyourpitarea
cleananduncluttered.Attheendoftheday,eachteammustcleantheirworkarea.

42.5SiteCondition

Pleasehelptheorganizerskeepthesiteclean.ThesitesusedforBajaSAEINDIAareGovernmentproperty
and should be treated as such. Competitors are reminded that they are guests of the owners. All trash
should be placed in the receptacles provided. Glass is not allowed on the grounds. Failure to clean the
premises will result in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Competitors are encouraged to police their
areasaftermeals.

43.1General
Theorganizerstypicallydonothaveadirectlineofcommunicationwithspectatorsotherthanonthespot
at the competition; thus, the competitors, faculty and volunteers are expected to help inform the
spectatorsofthesafetyrulesandhelprestrictspectatorstothespectatorareas.

43.2AlcoholicBeverages

Spectatorsmaynotdrinkalcoholicbeveragesatanyeventlocation.

43.3AccessRestrictions

Spectatorsmustkeepwellbackfromtheeventandpracticetracksandfromanyareawherevehiclesare
operating under power. Motor vehicle competitions are potentially dangerous and safety rules will be
strictlyenforced.

43.4Children

Acompetitionsiteisnotasafeplaceforchildrenandunsupervisedyoungpeople.Spectatorswhofailto
strictlycontroltheirchildrenwillbeaskedtoleavethesite.

43.5RemovalofSpectators

Thecourseofficialsandorganizershavetheabsoluterighttorestrictspectatoraccesstoanypartsofthe
siteandtoejectanyonewhoviolatessafetyrulesorignorestheinstructionsofofficials.

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44.UNSAFEPractices&CONDUCT

All participants are required to exercise safe practices and avoid unsafe activities at all times during the
competition.Theeventorganizerhasthediscretionaryauthoritytoimposeajustpenaltyforanyconduct
deemedunsafe.Allteammemberswillbeheldtothisrule.

45.Miscellaneous

45.1DriverEquipment

Drivers must wear all of the equipment specified in Section 39 Driver Equipment Requirements" and a
properlyfastenedrestraintsystematalltimeswhenthevehicleisrunninginanyeventoronthetesttrack.
Driversnotwearingtheproperequipmentwillnotbepermittedtodrive,andmayhavetheircompetition
driversprivilegesrevoked.

Seatbelts,helmets,goggles,wristrestraints,andtherequiredclothingmustbewornatalltimesadriveris
operatingavehicle

45.2PracticeArea

Practice may only take place in designated areas. Practicing outside of the designated practice area will
resultin a minimumfifty (50) pointpenaltyand/or therevocationofdrivingprivilegesdependingonthe
extentoftheinfraction.

Safety is the primary consideration in the design of Baja SAE India vehicles and the conduct of the
competitions.Teamsneedtoincludesafetyconsiderationsinallpartsoftheirprogram.Atallperformance
events, it is the responsibility of the team to ensure both the vehicle and driver meet and follow all the
requirementsandrestrictionsoftherules.

Note: The teams are required to maintain the code of conduct throughout the event, failing which they
mayhavetofacepointpenaltiesorevendisqualification.

Note:Allteams,spectatorsandfacultymembersareresponsibleforthesafetyoftheirown,theirvehicles
andbelongings.Noclaimsregardingtheseshallbeentertainedbytheorganizers.

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Section5EventDescriptionandScoring

BAJASAEINDIAVirtualDesignChallenge:October2009

29thJan2010,Day1:StaticEvents

OpeningCeremony
TechnicalInspection&BrakeTest
DesignEvaluation
CostEvaluation
Presentation
GreenVehicleEvaluation

30thJan2010,Day2:DynamicEvents

Speed
o Acceleration
o MaxSpeed
Traction
o HillClimb
o Manoeuvrability
Lineup

31stJan2010,Day3:EnduranceRun

Durability
AwardsCeremony

1st2ndFeb2010:BAJAHRMeet(Indore)

51.Technicalinspection

EventsScoring
StaticEvents

CostReport

Presentation

DesignReport

DesignEval.

Total

:
:
:
:
:

50
50
100
100
300

DynamicEvents

Acceleration :

MaxSpeed
:

HillClimb
:

Manoeuvrability:

Total
:

50
50
100
100
300

Endurance

Durability

400

Total

1000

The objectives of technical inspection are to (1) ensure the safety of the vehicles and therefore the
competitionasmuchashumanlypossible,(2)teachtheparticipantsthattheymustpayattentiontothefine
detailsoncetheygetoutintoindustrytoproduceasafe,competitive,lowcost,and/orqualityproduct,and(3)
provideapositivelearningexperienceforallparticipants.

51.1TechnicalInspectionPass/FailPointDeduction

All Baja SAE India vehicles must pass a technical inspection before they are permitted to operate under
power.TheinspectionwilldetermineifthevehiclesatisfiestherequirementsandrestrictionsoftheBaja
SAEIndiarules.Theexactproceduresandinstrumentsusedforinspectionandtestingareentirelyatthe
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arefinalandmaynotbeappealed.Vehiclesaretoarriveattechnicalinspectioninreadytoruncondition
with all drivers present, safety equipment and documentation. If vehicles are not ready for technical
inspection when they arrive, they may receive a point deduction. Faculty advisors are not allowed to
participateduringtechnicalinspection.Theteamcaptainorotherdesignatedmembersoftheteamshalldo
all the presenting. All vehicles that do not pass technical inspection by the end of the Static Events will
receiveascoreofzero(0)points.

Note:Theteamsarerequiredtoperformaconformancecheckontheirvehicle.Thevehiclemustpassthe
checks stated in the technical inspection data sheet. The teams are required to fabricate their vehicle in
accordancewiththeserequirements.

Technicalinspectionwillconsistofthree(3)separatepartsasfollows:

Part1Engineinspectionandgovernorsetting

EachvehiclemustarriveatEngineinspectionwiththeoutputshaftbare,andworkingKillSwitches.Each
vehicleenginemustbeinspectedbyLombardinitechnicalstaffthatwill(1)confirmitscompliancewiththe
rulesand(2)setthegovernortothespecifiedrpm.
Part1mustbepassedbeforeateammayapplyforPart2orPart3inspection.

Part2Technicalinspectionandscrutinizing

EachvehiclewillbeinspectedtodetermineifitcomplieswiththerequirementsandrestrictionsoftheBaja
SAEIndiarules.Thisinspectionwillincludeanexaminationofthedriversequipmentincludinghelmetand
armrestraintsandatestofdriverexittime.Eachteammustbringthefollowingitemstoinspection,ifthey
donothavetheitemsatthetimeofinspectiontheywillreceivea10ptdeductionforeachitemmissingor
notcompletelyfilledout:

(a)FrameMaterialDocumentation:Receiptsdocumentingthematerialspurchased,orotherwiseacquired,
andusedtobuildtheframe.

(b) Roll Cage Specification Sheet: A completed copy of the Roll Cage Specification Sheet. (See Section 6
Appendix)

(c)TechnicalInspectionSheet:AproperlycompletedTechnicalInspectionSheet.(See51.1.2)

(d) Drive Train Check Sheet: A properly completed Drive Train Check Sheet is required at technical
inspection.

(e)DriversPresent:Alldriversmustbepresentattechnicalinspection

Part2mustbepassedbeforeateammayapplyforPart3inspection.

Part3Killswitchanddynamicbraketesting

Boththeexternalandcockpit killswitches willbetested forfunctionality. Ifbothswitchespassthetest


thenthevehiclewillbedynamicallybraketested.

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51.1.1InspectionStickers

A multipart inspection sticker will be issued in sections to the team as each of the three parts of
technical inspection is completed. The inspectors will place the inspection sticker in a prominent
locationoftheirchoice.Theinspectionstickermustremainonthevehiclethroughoutthecompetition.
Vehicleswithoutallpartsoftheinspectionstickermaynotbeallowedtobeoperatedunderpower.
Technicalinspectorsandofficialsmayremoveanyorallpartsoftheinspectionstickerfromanyvehicle
thathasbeendamagedorwhichtheyreasonablybelievemaynotcomplywiththerules.

51.1.2TechnicalInspectionSheetPreinspectionRequired

Beforebringingtheircartotechnicalinspectioneachteammust
(1)preinspectthevehicleforcompliancewiththerules,
(2)completetheofficialtechnicalinspectionsheet(availableontheBajaSAEIndiaWebsite)
(3) have the completed inspection list signed by the faculty advisor and team captain. Teams should
download the most current version of the technical inspection sheet within two weeks of the
competition and thoroughly inspect their vehicle in accordance with the sheet. All drivers must be at
technical inspection or they will be removed from the list of drivers and a 10 point penalty will be
appliedtotheteam.
NOTE:TeamspresentingTechnicalInspectionSheetsthatare(1)incomplete,(2)inaccurate(i.e.donot
correspondtotheactualconditionofthecar)(3)arefoundtohavemorethan3itemsnotinaccordance
withtherules,or(4)donotrepresentaseriouseffortatpreinspectionwillbedeniedinspectionatthat
timeandsentbacktotheendoftheinspectionlinewitha15pointdeduction.

51.1.3AsapprovedCondition

Onceavehiclehaspassedtechnicalinspectionitsconfigurationmaynotbemodified.Approvedvehicles
must remain in asapproved condition throughout the competition. Necessary repairs that do not
significantlychangetheconfigurationofthevehiclearepermitted.Minoradjustmentspermittedbythe
rulesandnormalvehiclemaintenanceandtuningarenotconsideredmodifications.

Note:Itisimportantforeveryteamtogettheirvehicleapprovedbythetechnicalscrutinyduringwhich
the safety, integrity of vehicle structure, fabrication processes adopted, etc will be judged. The team
shall provide documented proof of fabrication process of every component and the design analysis,
failingwhichtheymayhavetofacepointpenaltiesordisqualification.

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Each vehicle must demonstrate its ability to lock all four wheels and come to rest in an approximately
straightlineafteraccelerationrunspecifiedbytheinspectors.
If a vehicle fails to pass any part of the inspection it must be corrected/modified and brought into
compliancewiththerulesbeforeitispermittedtooperate.
Theinspectorsandofficialshavetherighttoreinspectanyvehicleatanytimeduringthecompetitionand
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52.1EngineeringDesign

Engineeringdesignassessmentconsistsoftwoevents:DesignReportandDesignEvaluation.

52.1.1DesignReport:100Points

Thedesignreportshouldclearlyexplaintheengineeringanddesignprocessthatwasusedindeveloping
each system of the teams Baja vehicle. The process for each system could include: Objectives,
customerrequirements,alternativesconsidered(e.g.independentrearsuspensionvs.singlerearswing
arm, manual transmission vs. CVT, etc.), improvements over last years design, the result(s) of design
calculations,stressanalysis,testing,etc.Thedesignanalysisanditsresultsshouldbeclearlymentioned
inthereportandanyambiguityiffoundmayresultinpenalties.

52.1.2DesignReportFormat

(a) Format The format for the design report would be made available online at the Baja SAE India
Website.Eachteamshallfollowthespecifiedformatonly
(b)ElectronicversionThedesignreportmustbesubmittedelectronicallyinAdobeAcrobatFormat.
The document must be a single file (text, drawings and optional content are all inclusive).The design
reportfilemustbenamedasfollows:Car#_collegename_teamname

EXAMPLE:Car#18_NetajiSubhasInstituteofTechnology_NSITRACERS

52.1.3DesignReportPageLimit

The technical paper segment of design report is limited to ten (10) pages, including the cover page.
Additionally the report may, at the teams option, include up to four (4) nontext, pages of plans,
graphics,photographsorotherdataforamaximumoffourteen(14)pagesofinformation.Theonlytext
permittedonthefour(4)optionalpagesiscaptions.Allpagesmustbeeither8x11orA4.
NOTE:Ifyourpaperexceeds10pagesoftechnicalreportor4pagesofgraphics,thenonlythefirst10
technicaland4graphicpageswillbeevaluated.

52.1.4DesignReportDeadlineandSubmission

Designreportsmustbereceivednolaterthantheduedate.AnyDesignReportnotreceivedbythedue
datewillbesubjecttoapenaltyoften(10)pointsforeachdayafterthedeadline.
TeamsthatdonotsubmitaDesignReportwillnotbejudgedineitherpartoftheDesignEventandwill
receivezero(0)points.
ElectronicReport:Emailtheelectronicversionofthedesignreporttoeachcompetitionyourteamhas
enteredbythesubmissiondate.EmailaddresseswillbelistedintheBajaSAEIndiawebsite.
COMMENT:Werecommendthatyoubringaprintedcopyofyourdesignreporttothecompetitionand
proofofsubmission.

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52.1.5DesignEvaluation:100Points

DesignEvaluationwillbeconductedattheeventsiteonthefirstfulldayofthecompetition.Carsare
expected to be presented for Design Evaluation in essentially finished condition, i.e. fully assembled,
completeandreadytorun.

Vehicles presented in an unfinished condition may receive lower, or zero points for any incomplete
areasthatcannotbefullyassessedbythedesignjudges.Additionally,thejudgeshavetherighttorefuse
toevaluateincompletevehicles.Teamsthatarerefusedjudgingbecauseofincompletenesswillreceive
zeropointsforDesignEvaluation.

Engineeringdesignwillbeevaluated,andpointsawardedinthefollowing:

DesignCategory
Points
OriginalityandInnovation
25
SuspensionandBrakeSystems
15
Powertrain
10
StructuralDesign
10
Craftsmanship
10
OperatorComfort
10
FeasibilityofMassProduction
10
Serviceability
10
Total
100

Duringdesignevaluation,teammembersareexpectedtobeabletofullyexplainanddiscussallaspects
of their vehicles design and the rationale behind their design decisions. Teams that are unable to
adequatelyexplainthevariousaspectsoftheirdesigntothejudgessatisfactionwillreceivelowerscores
downto,andincluding,zero(0)points.

52.2CostEvent

CostconsistsoftworelatedsectionsCostReportandPrototypeCost.Thecostreport(Seesection52.2.1)
providesallthebackgroundinformationtoverifythevehiclesactualcost.Theprototypecost(Seesection
52.2.5)istheactualcalculationofpointsgiventoeachteambasedontheteamscostcomparedtothecost
ofotherteams.Althoughthesecostcategoriesareasarescoredseparately,theyarecloselyrelatedandare
evaluatedbythesamejudges.Youshouldtreatcostasasingleeventwithtwoparts.Forexample,apoorly
compiled or documented cost report might not adequately support your represented cost. On the other
hand, reporting a prototype cost that you have made artificially low will cause your cost report to be
inaccurateanditwillbedowngradedaccordingly.

52.2.1CostReport10Points

TheCostReportshouldcontainamaximumofthreesectionspluscoverpages.
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opportunitytopointout,andbrieflycommenton,anydesignfeaturesorfabricationprocessesthatare
innovativeorareexpectedtoresultinsignificantcostsavings.Youmayalsousetheoverviewtoexplain
items or processes that might appear to be discrepancies within the report. The overview section is
limitedtoamaximumoffour(4)pagesandisentirelyoptional.Thisshouldbeincludedaspartofthe
CostDocumentation.pdffile.

ReportSection2CostingSheetsThecoreofthereportistheseriesofcostingsheets.Thissection
mustcontainthe onepage summary sheetbrokenup intotheindividual subsystem. Eachsubsystem
needsindividualsubassemblysheets(FormA).PleasenotethatVehicleassemblyLaborcostisforthe
laborittakestoassembleasubassemblytotheFrame.Forallfabricatedpartsonthesubassemblies
sheets(FormA)requireaFormB.Pleasenotethatthesubsystemassemblytimeisthetimeittakesto
assembleallthepartsinthatassemblytogether.

Report Section 3 Cost Documentation Include copies of receipts, invoices, price tags, catalogue
pages,onlineprices,orsuchotherdocumentationasyouchoosetosubstantiatethecostsoftheparts
and material that you included in your costing sheets. This cost documentation must be at full retail
Indianprices.Thereportisexpectedtobecomprehensive,welldocumented,truthfulandaccurate.

Note:Eachteamisrequiredtobringthebillsofthemanufacturingcost/costofpurchasedcomponentsatthe
event.Theteamleaderwillbequestionedaboutthecostingandthepointswillbeawardedonthebasisof
accuratereportingofcosts.

52.2.2CostReportElectronicFormat

ElectronicversionThecostreportmustbesubmittedelectronicallyintwodifferentdocuments:
1)TheMicrosoftExcelformat(withtheextension.xls),usingthesuppliedtemplatepostedontheBaja
SAE Important Documents page. This document may not be modified from its current form. This
includespasswordprotectingandembeddingmacros.Teamswillreceivezero(0)pointsforCostifthe
reportisintheincorrectformatorthefileshavebeenmodified
2)APDFfilewithallofthecostdocumentationdescribedabove.Thecostreportfilemustbenamedas
follows:collegename(fullname),teamname(Ifmorethanonevehicleisentered).

52.2.3PenaltyforLateorNonSubmission

Costreportsarrivingafterthedeadlinewillbepenalizedten(10)pointsperdayuptoamaximumofone
hundred(100)points.Failuretosubmitacostreportwillresultinaonehundred(100)pointpenalty.
Also,notethatthemaximumpenaltyforlateornonsubmissionexceedsthetotalnumberofpointsfor
theevent.
COMMENT: It is the responsibility of the team to verify when the report was received by SAE,
submission time will be the time the report is received at SAE. Teams will be cost audited at
competition.Iftheydonothaveahardcopyoftheircostreport,theywillreceivezeropointsforthe
cost of their car. It is recommended that teams bring electronic copies of their cost report and
documentationshowingsubmittaldatetoallcompetitions.

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52.2.4CostJudgesAuthority

The judges have the authority to increase your costs and/or fabrication times if they believe that the
figuresyouhavesubmittedarebelowcurrentpricesfortheitem,source,orprocessinvolved.Pricesor
timesthatarehigherthanthejudgewouldhave expectedwillnotbecorrected.Mathematicalerrors
willbepenalized.Reportsthatarehighlyinaccurate,orinwhichthecostscannotbesubstantiated,may
berejectedintheirentiretyandzero(0)pointsawardedforCost.

52.2.5PrototypeCost40points

Prototypecostisscoredonthecost,ascorrectedbythejudges,toproducethefinishedvehiclebrought
tothecompetition.
Yourprototypecostscorewillbecalculatedasfollows:
Prototypecostscore=40x[(MaxCostYourCost)/(MaxCostLowestCost)]
Where:YourCostisyourthecostascorrectedbythecostjudges,LowestCostisthecorrectedcost
oftheteamproducingthelowestcostvehicleandMaxCostisthecorrectedcostofteamproducing
thehighestcostvehicle.

52.2.6CostAdjustmentForm
The purpose of the cost adjustment form is to make additions to your previously submitted report.
Items may be deleted, but the total adjustment for the individual component categories must be
positive (cost will not be subtracted). This gives the team the chance to add items that were not
previouslyplanned.Itisnotanopportunitytoredotheentirereport.Thetotalamountofadjustments
may not exceed 10% of the total cost of the vehicle previously submitted. If the adjustment exceeds
10%,theadditionalamountwillbeaddedwithamultiplierof3times(3x).Ittheadjustmentexceeds
25%thereportwillbeconsideredanincompletecostreportandwillnotbegraded.

52.3Presentation:50Points

52.3.1PresentationObjective
The objective of the Presentation is for the team to convince the executives of a hypothetical
manufacturingcompanytopurchaseyourteamsBajavehicledesignandputitintoproductionatthe
rateof4000unitsperyear.Forthepurposesofthepresentationyoumayassumethatthejudgesarea
mixedgroupofcorporateexecutiveswhomayhaveexperienceinmarketing,production,andfinanceas
wellasengineering.

52.3.2PresentationFormat

Oneormoreteammembersmaymakethepresentationtothejudges.Thepresentationitselfislimited
toamaximumoften(10)minutes.Followingthepresentationtherewillbeanapproximatelyfive(5)
minute questionperiod. Only the judges are permittedto ask questions. Any team member onthe
presentation floor/stage may answer the questions even if that member did not speak during the
presentationitself.

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52.3.2.1ProjectionEquipment

Teams planning to use data projection are responsible for bringing, or otherwise arranging for, their
owndataprojectors.Somedataprojectorsmaybeprovidedbytheorganizers;howeverteamsshould
notrelyoneithertheavailabilityorfunctionalityofsuchequipment.

52.3.3PresentationScoring

Thepresentationeventwillbescoredbasedonsuchcategoriesas(1)thecontentofthepresentation,
(2) the organization of the presentation, (3) the effectiveness of the visual aids, (4) the speakers
delivery,and(5)theteamsresponsestothejudgesquestions.Yourscorewillbetheaverageofyour
individual judges scores. The team that makes the best presentation will receive the highest score
regardlessofthefinishedqualityoftheiractualvehicle.

The dynamic events are intended to determine how the Baja SAE India vehicles perform under a variety of
conditions. Please note that the organizers have the right to modify the dynamic events to address local
conditions,weatherorresources.

53.1SpeedEvents

53.1.1Acceleration:100Points

53.1.1.1AccelerationObjective

Accelerationdeterminesthetimeittakesthevehicletoacceleratealong100ft(30.48m)or150
ft(45.72m)flatcourse.Thechoiceofcourselengthisattheorganizersdiscretion.

53.1.1.2AccelerationProcedure

Eachteammaymaketwo(2)attempts.Scoringwillbebasedonthebetterofthetwoattempts.
Timingmaybedoneusingeitherelectronicsystemsorstopwatches.

53.1.1.3AccelerationPenalties

Theorganizerhastherighttomodifythepenaltiesimposedfordifferentviolationstoaccount
fordifferencesinthelengthordesignofspecificeventcourses.

FalseStartorStallatStart
FirstRerunatend

SecondRundisqualification
LeavingCourse

Rundisqualification

53.1.1.4AccelerationScoring

TeamswithAccelerationtimesthataremorethantwicethatofthefastestcarwillnotreceivea
scoreforthisevent.Teamsattemptingtheevent,butexceedingthetimelimitwillbeclassified

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53.2TractionEvent:100Points

The traction events are designed to demonstrate the vehicles ability to use its traction to accomplish
varioustasks.Attheorganizersdiscretion,thetractioneventwillbeeitherthehillclimborapullingevent.

53.2.1HillClimb:100Points

53.2.1.1HillClimbObjective

Hillclimbassesseseachvehiclesabilitytoascendasteepgradefromastandingstart.

53.2.1.2HillClimbProcedure

Each vehicle may make two (2) climbing attempts with the best distance or the fastest
completiontimecountingforscore.Oncethevehiclestopsmovingforwardtheattemptisover
and the attempt is scored for distance at that point. Vehicles may not continue the attempt
aftertheyhavestoppedonthecourse. Ifavehiclestallsbeforereachingthetopofthehill,orif
itswheelsarespinningwithoutmovingthevehicleforward,theattemptisscoredfordistanceat
thatpoint.

53.2.1.3HillClimbEventPenalties

Theorganizerhastherighttomodifythepenaltiesimposedfordifferentviolationstoaccount
fordifferencesinthelengthordesignofspecificeventcourses.

LeavingCourse
Scoreasmaximumprogressinfeetatpointuponexiting
FalseStart

FirstRerunatend

SecondRundisqualification

53.2.1.4HillClimbScoring

MethodA:EveryoneClimbstheHillIfallteamssucceedincompletingafullclimb,thenthe
scorewillbebasedonthetimeoftheclimbandcalculatedbythefollowingformula:
HillClimbScore=100x[(TlongestTyours)/(TlongestTshortest)]

Where:Tlongestisthelongesttimebyanyteam

Tshortestistheshortesttimebyanyteam

Tyoursisyourteamsbesttime

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asExcessTime.Thefollowingequationwillbeusedfortheaccelerationscore:
Accelerationscore=100x[(TlongestTyours)/(TlongestTshortest)]
Where:Tshortestisthefastesttimebyanyteam
Tlongestiseither(a)theslowesttimebyanyteamor
(b)2xthefastesttimewhicheveristheshorterinterval.
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MethodB:NoOneClimbstheHillIfnovehiclessucceedinclimbingthehill,thenthescore
willbebasedonthedistanceeachteamclimbsasdeterminedbythefollowingformula:

HillClimbScore=100x[(DyoursDshortest)/(DlongestDshortest)]

Where:Dshortestistheshortestdistanceclimbedbyanyteam.
Dlongestisthelongestdistanceclimbedbyanyteam.
Dyoursisyourteamsbestclimb.

MethodC:SomeTeamsMaketheClimbWhere(a)atleastoneteammakestheclimbwhile
(b) other teams do not, then the vehicles making the climb (Group I) will be scored based on
timeandthevehiclesthatstoponthehill(GroupII)willbescoredbasedondistancetraveled.
Scoringwillbebythefollowingformulas:

GroupITeamsthatcompletetheclimbwillbescoredbythefollowing:

GroupIScore=100x(Tfastest/Tyours)

Where:Tyoursisyourteamsbesttime

Tfastestisthefastesttimebyanyteam

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GroupIITeamsthatstoponthehillwillbescoredbythefollowing:

GroupIIScore=(LowestscorefromGroupI)x(Dyours/Dhill)

Where:Dyoursisthedistancetraveledbyyourvehicle
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ManeuverabilityEvent:100points

53.3.1ManeuverabilityObjective

Maneuverabilityisdesignedtoassesseachvehiclessuspension,handlingandsteering.Thecoursemay
consistofavarietyofsuspensionandhandlingchallenges,attheorganizersoption,possiblyincluding
tightturns,pylonmaneuvers,rutsandbumps,dropoffs,sand,rocks,gullieslogs,andinclines.

53.3.2ManeuverabilityProcedure

Eachvehiclemaymaketwo(2)runswiththebesttime,includingpenalties,countingforscore.

53.3.3ManeuverabilityPenaltyDefaultValues

The organizer has the right to modify the penalties imposed for different violations to account for
differencesinthelengthordesignofspecificeventcourses.

Obstacle/Pylonmoved

2seconds
Missedgate*

10seconds
Deliberatecourseviolation

Rundisqualification
FalseStart

FirstRerunatend

SecondRundisqualification
*Missedgateiswhen2ormorewheelsareoutsidethegate

53.3.4ManeuverabilityTimeLimit

Only vehicles that complete the maneuverability course within a time not exceeding two and a half
times(2.5x)thatofthefastestvehiclewillreceiveascore.Ifavehicleisonthecourseforatimethat
exceedstwicethefastesttimerecordedtothatpointthentheEventCaptainmaydeclaretheattempt
over,removethecarfromthecourseandscoretheattemptasExcessTime.

53.3.5ManeuverabilityScoring

Maneuverabilityscoringisbasedonthevehiclestimethroughthecourseincludinganypenalties.

ManeuverabilityScore=100x[(TlongestTyours)/(TlongestTshortest)]

Where:Tlongestiseither(a)thelongesttimethroughthecoursebyanyteamor

(b)2.5xTshortestwhicheveristheshortertime

Tshortestistheshortesttimethroughthecoursebyanyteam
Tyoursisyourteamstimethroughthecourse

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53.4EnduranceEvent:400Points

53.4.1EnduranceObjective

General:Theenduranceeventassesseseachvehiclesabilitytooperatecontinuouslyandatspeedover
roughterraincontainingobstaclesinanyweatherconditions.

53.4.2EnduranceGeneralDescription

Endurance may be run for either time or distance. Endurance events for time usually run for four (4)
hours.Enduranceeventsfordistancecontinueuntilatleastonecarhasgonethespecifieddistance.

Endurance will be run as either (A) a single four (4) hour race, (B) a predetermined and published
distance,oras(C)eliminationheatsfollowedbyafinalinwhichthetotaltimeofoneeliminationheat
plusthefinalis4hours.Theorganizerwillannouncethestructureoftheeventpriortothestart.

Determiningthewinneroftheendurancerace:
Theteam,whichcompletesthedistanceofthecompetitionfirst,orthegreatestdistanceinthe
timesetforthecompetitionwillbedeclaredthewinner.
Incompetitionsofagivendistance,thecheckeredflagwillbegivenfirsttotheleadingcar,then
totheotherfinishersastheycrossthefinishline.
Incompetitionsofatimedlength,thecheckeredflagwillbegivenfirsttotheleadingcarasit
crosses the finish line at or after the expiration of the specified duration, then to the other
finishersastheycrossthefinishline.Iftheleadingcarisnotrunningattheexpirationofthetime
limit,thecheckeredflagwillbegiventothenexthighestrunningcarinthesamemanner.

53.4.3EnduranceStarting

The starting grid for endurance will be based on each teams performance in a previous dynamic
competition, or set of dynamic events, to be determined by the organizer. All vehicles will be
consideredtohavebeguntheracesimultaneouslyatthetimewhenthestarterreleasesthefirstvehicle
ontothecourseregardlessoftheiractualpositioninthegrid.

53.4.4EnduranceCommandFlags

Commandflagsarejustthatflagsthatthecompetitormustimmediatelyobeywithoutquestion.

GreenFlag (1) At a starting line or when reentering the course: Your run,or session,has started;
enter the course under the direction of the starter. (NOTE: If you stall the vehicle,
restartandawaitanothergreenflagastheopeningintrafficmayhaveclosed.)
(2)Whilerunningonthecourse:Courseisclear,proceed.

Yellow Flag, Steady Danger, SLOW DOWN, be prepared to take evasive action, something has
happenedbeyondtheflagstation.NOPASSING,unlessdirectedbythecourseworkers.

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53.4.5EnduranceStalledorDisabledVehicles

Disabled or stalled vehicles must be immediately removed from the roadway. It is the drivers
responsibilitytoassistandcooperatewiththecoursemarshalsinremovingthevehicle.

Carsmayonlybestartedwiththedriverseatedwithallbeltsproperlyfastened.Thedrivermaynotexit
the vehicle to execute a restart. Course marshals, volunteers or team members may assist drivers in
restartingtheirvehicles.

Officials and course marshals may stop any vehicle, at any time, if they believe it no longer complies
withtherequirementsandrestrictionsoftherules.Ifavehicleisstoppedbyofficialsforamechanical
fault,thefaultmustbecorrected/repairedbeforeitmayreentertheevent.

53.4.6EnduranceRepairs

The organizer will announce the rules governing repairs that are permitted to be made during the
enduranceevent.Ifrepairsalongthecoursearepermittedthenvehiclesunderrepairmustberemoved
welloffthecourse,awayfromtheoutsideofturnsandawayfromanynaturalrunoffareas.

53.4.7EnduranceEventPenaltyDefaultValues

The organizer has the right to modify the penalties imposed for different violations to account for
differencesinthelengthordesignofthecourse

FailuretostopforBlackFlag

10minutesor1lapperflag*
PassingunderaYellowFlag

1lappenalty
DeliberateRamming

Firsttime=10minutes

Secondtime=Disqualification
DeliberateForcinganother

Firsttime=10minutes

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YellowFlag,WavedGreatdanger,SLOWDOWN,evasiveactionislikelytoberequired,BEPREPARED
TOSTOP,somethinghashappenedbeyondtheflagstation.NOPASSING,unlessdirectedbythecourse
workers.

RedFlagCometoanimmediatesafeandcontrolledstoponthecourse.Pulltothesideofthecourse
asmuchaspossibletokeepthecourseopen.Followcourseworkerdirections.NOPASSING.

BlackFlag,FurledandPointedWarning,theofficialsarewatchingyourdrivingobeytheeventrules.

BlackFlag,Displayed(1)PullintothepenaltyboxforadiscussionwiththeDirectorofOperationsor
other official concerning an incident. A time penalty may be assessed for the
incident.
(2)Pullintothepenaltyboxforamechanicalinspectionofyourcar,something
hasbeenobservedthatneedscloserinspection.

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VehicleOffCourse

Secondtime=20minutes

Thirdtime=Disqualification
LeavingCourseandAdvancing

5minutes
DrivinginanUnauthorizedArea

10minutes
FailuretoYieldtoTrafficonEnteringTrack
5minutes
SpeedinginPitArea

5minutes
Fueling:

30minutes
Fuelingwillnotbealloweduntiltheengineisturnedoff,thedriverisoutofthecar,andafire
extinguisherisready.Noworkwillbedoneonthecarwhenfueling.

Position
1
2
3
4
5

Lap
48
48
48
48
47

Bonus Points
4
3
2
1
0

Endurancescoringisbasedonnumberoflapsthevehiclecompletesintheallowedtime:

EnduranceScore=[400x(LyoursLlowest)/(LhighestLlowest)]+bonuspoints

Where:Lhighestisthehighestnumberoflapscompletedbyanyteam

Llowestisthelowestnumberoflapscompletedbyanyteam

Lyoursisthenumberoflapscompletedbyyourteam

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*Whichevertheofficialdeterminesisthegreaterpenalty.

53.4.8EnduranceScoring

(a)General:Theenduranceeventscoreisdeterminedby(a)thenumberoflapseachteamcompletes
duringtheendurancefinaland(b)thefinishorderofteamsattheendoftheevent.

Scoredlapsarethenumberoffulllapsactuallycompletedduringtheenduranceeventfinal.Onlyfull
lapscount,partiallapsdonotcountforscore.Avehiclemustcrossthecounting/timinglineunderits
ownpowerforalaptobecounted.

Finish order is the sequence in which vehicles cross the finish line after the lap scoring period has
ended. Finish order determines the ranking of teams completing the same number of laps. For
example,ifthetopfourteamsfinishwiththesamenumberoflaps,thentheywillberanked1stto4th
basedontheirfinishorder.

Bonuspointsareadditionalpointsawardedtothefirstten(10)vehiclesontheleading(winning)lap,
asseparatedbyfinishorderasrequired,inparttodifferentiateteamsfinishingwiththesamenumber
of scored laps. Up to 10 bonus points will be awarded in the inverse order of finish. Thus, the first
vehicletocrossthefinishlineinthehighestlapgroupwillreceivebonuspointsequaltothenumberof
carsontheleadlap(maxof10);thesecondvehiclewillreceiveonelessbonuspointetc.Example:

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(b)EnduranceHeatsplusaFinalPointDistribution:Whenenduranceisrunasheatsplusafinal,the
points for the event will be distributed between the heats and the final in proportion to the
time/distanceofeachstage.
Thus,ifenduranceisrunasone(1)houreliminationsplusathree(3)hourfinal,thefourhundred(400)
totalpointswillbeallocatedasonehundred(100)pointstoeacheliminationheatplusthreehundred
(300)pointstothefinal.

53.5Tiebreakers

Therewillbenotiebreakersforstaticevents.Tiebreakersfordynamiceventswillbethesecondbestrun
time or score for the given tied event. If both scores for tied teams in the event are equal then the tie
remains.Tiesintheenduranceracewillbejudgedbytheenduranceeventjudgeandmayremainatie.
Tiesforoverallwinnerwillbebrokenbythefollowingcriteria:
Endurancescore
Totaldynamiceventsscore
Totalstaticeventsscore

Ifatieremainsafteralltheabovetiebreakersthenthetieremainsfortheoverallwinner(s).

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SECTION6APPENDIX
BAJASAEROLLCAGESPECIFICATIONSHEET
2010BAJASAEINDIACOMPETITIONS

COLLEGENAME_________________CARNUMBER_______________________
ThissheetMUSTbecompletedandsubmittedinaccordancewiththeeventrules.
Failuretodosowillresultinpenalty.
Purpose:
Thepurposeofthissheetistofacilitateverificationofrollcagematerials/construction,
andtoprovideameansoftrackingtheageofoldervehicles.Thisisbeingdoneinthe
interestofsafetyandgoodengineeringpractice.
1.
Academicyearthecagewasconstructed?___________________________________
2.
MaterialType(ie:4130):_____________OD:_______________Thickness:_______________
3.
PrimaryWelder:______________________________WeldingMethodUsed:______________
TypeofFillerMaterial:___________________________ShieldingGasUsed:_______________
4.
Equivalencycalculationsifneeded(attachtothissheet).
5. Allweldsand/orotherattachmentmethodsmustbecheckedforintegrity.Facultyadvisorand
teamcaptainarerequestedtododestructivetestingonsamplejointsthatrepresentthe
integrityofsimilarweldsontheirframe(perRule31.2.11).

Signoftechnicalinspectorwithdate.........

NOTE:Itisextremelyimportantthatsuchaninspectionbemade,andforthoseconstructedof
materials(i.e.aluminum)whichdonotexhibitandendurancelimit.
WEHAVEEXAMINEDTHEABOVEINFORMATIONANDTOTHEBESTOFOURKNOWLEDGEDEEMITTO
BEACCURATE.

TEAMCAPTAIN_______________________________________________________
(SIGNATURE)

(DATE)

TeamCaptainemail:______________________________________________________

BRINGACOMPLETEDCOPYOFTHISFORMWITHYOUTOTECHNICALINSPECTION.ALSOBRINGTHE
MATERIALSPECIFICATIONCERTIFICATEASPROVIDEDALONGWITHTHEROLLCAGEMATERIALBYTHE
VENDOR.

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CONTACTS
information@bajasaeindia.org

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DrPPChattaraj,Convener
Partha.chattaraj@natrip.in

MrPankajSonalkar,CoConvener
Pankaj.sonalkar@avtec.in

DrKCVora,Secretary
Vora.pga@araiindia.com

MrAnkurAnand,Chairman,Alumni(Students)Committee
Ankur.anand@bajasaeindia.org

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ANNEXURE

If a technical inspector at site finds the vehicle incomplete during his/her final
technical level vehicle inspection, the team is likely to attract penalty / rejection as
deemed fit by the organizers.

Any team performing any welding operation at site should do it in a defined area
preferably with empty fuel tanks.

Teams which do not pass inspection at the 1st inspection may be penalized as
deemed fit by the organizers.

No one else will be permitted other than team members to work on vehicle if found
so, the complete team may be penalized as deemed fit by the organizers, which
may include disqualification.

Team members without authentic ID Cards will be liable for penalty as deemed fit
by the organizers.

Event timings shall be strictly adhered to, including that the organizers reserving
the right to refuse re-inspection.

Team may file a protest against professionally made vehicles with supporting
evidence. The decision of the organizers in this regard will be final and binding on
all parties.

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RECOMMENDATIONS OF CODE OF CONDUCT DURING BAJA SAEINDIA 2010


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