2022 CDS

COMPETITION SEASON
February 14, 2022
2022 COMPETITION SEASON

Dear Collegiate Design Series Teams,

As the world continues to operate within the COVID-19 pandemic, SAE International wants
to ensure you that we are moving forward with plans to allow continued student
engagement in a controlled manner to meet all the necessary precautions of the pandemic
and still deliver on strong educational experiences for your teams in 2022.

As we have announced, the 2022 competitions will continue to operate some events in a
virtual environment.

This document offers a comprehensive look on how the 2022 Collegiate Design Series
programs will operate. This document is also to be reviewed in conjunction with the
published SAE Risk Mitigation Plan and COVID-19 Liability Waiver. Any addendums per
competition will be published separately.

Team Action Required .............................................................................................................................. 3

SAE Aero Design ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Baja SAE ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge........................................................................................................ 9
Formula SAE ................................................................................................................................................11
SAE Supermileage.....................................................................................................................................13

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Team Action Required

To ensure your team is eligible to participate in the 2022 Collegiate Design Series
Competitions your team must STOP, READ, and TAKE ACTION!

Competing in a virtual environment is not unlike being onsite; there are many moving parts.
SAE International would like to remind teams that you need to be diligent in watching
communication received (or not received) and contact us for assistance.

Below are a few reminders of the following actions you need to take:

1. Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation. All news and important documents will be posted
online your competition specific website.

2. Team Captains make sure you are affiliated to your teams Fast-Track Roster on
www.sae.org.

3. Team Captains (or delegated team member) make sure your team is submitting all
required documents. SAE is sending out courtesy warning emails however these are
not required on our part. If a required document submission is missed, your team will
be removed from competing. You must participate in all aspects to stay eligible.

4. Warning emails on late submissions or cancellation notices will come from your
competition series website, i.e., website@fsaeonline.com or website@bajasae.net.

5. Teams will be prompted through the news feed and newsletter to submit a presenter
form listing all of their presenters by a deadline that is TBA for each series. This form
will be submitted through the normal document submission process. Stay tuned for
announcements specific to your competition on your series news feed.

6. At the time that you are prompted to submit your presenter form, each team
member that will be presenting will be required to sign up on Hopin via the URLs
that will be provided in that same news post. It is extremely important that these
individuals signup at their earliest possible convenience.

7. After the presenter form submission deadline, presenters will be populated into
Hopin by SAE staff. Shortly after that, the primary team contact indicated on your
presenter form will receive an email with links to access your assigned presentation
rooms. Presenters will have the ability to test functionality at their own convenience
between the time that they are added and the presentation date. Information on
how to do this will be included in that email. It is up to each team’s primary contact
to distribute these links and ensure that each team member presenting is signed up
on Hopin.

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 8. All team members are responsible for ensuring their scheduled time appointment is
on their own calendars. A physical appointment will not be sent via email.

9. All team members are responsible for contacting SAE International if having any
issues. We do not know if you are having issues unless you tell us. Email
collegiatecompetitions@sae.org for any assistance in advance of the event.

10. On day of judging, if you run into any problems, please email us
collegiatecompetitions@sae.org.

REMINDERS:

• If your team fails to submit required documents, your team will be removed from
competing any further.

• If your team fails to attend the assigned time slot for your presentation, your team
will be removed from competing any further.

• By not completing any of the steps listed above and/or not contacting SAE
International for assistance, your team will be considered withdrawn and removed
from the registered teams list.

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SAE Aero Design

Event Structure
SAE International will operate the 2022 competition season using a Hybrid Model for
student engagement.

There will be two in-person competitions this year hosted in California (April) and Texas
(May). The oral design presentation event for these events will take place virtually. Dates
are provided on the respective event websites on SAE.org.

Step 1 – Document Deadlines

Teams are required to submit the following documents:
• Technical design report, 2D drawings and technical data sheet. These will be 3
separate submissions under Design. All 3 are required for submission to be
considered submitted.
• Virtual Technical Inspection Form.

Deadlines for these submissions can be found online SAE.org under the Aero Design specific
competition – Attend Tab – Action Deadlines. Deadlines can also be found under each
teams required submissions list on saeaerodesign.com.

The OPEN date is the initial deadline the document is due to avoid any late penalty.
The CLOSES date is the final date of submission; 10 penalty points are accrued every day
late.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation via website saeaerodesign.com news and SAE Aero Design
App notifications. Team members are also responsible for responding to emails sent
regarding late submissions or removal for lack of submission.

Step 2 – Virtual Technical Design Presentations

Teams participating in the 2022 competitions (East or West) will participate in a virtual
design presentation several weeks prior to the onsite competition portion. Virtual
Presentation dates are listed on SAE.org under the Attend Tab – Action Deadlines.

Teams will be assigned a specific day and time. This information will be published at
minimum three weeks from the first day of virtual presentations. This information will be
published online saeaerodesign.com under Series Resources in the 2022 CDS Competition
folder.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation that is pushed out on the news page as well as SAE Aero
Design App.

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Competing in a virtual environment requires teams to be diligent in watching
communication received (or not received) and contact SAE for assistance. SAE will be
soliciting information for team presenters to ensure they are set up properly and have
access to the virtual platform. This request will require action taken by student teams.

Step 3 - SAE Aero Design On-site Competition (East or West)

Teams will report to the onsite competition location to complete technical inspection and
flight rounds.

Day 1 – will consist of team registration, paddock assignment and technical inspection.
Day 2 & 3 – will consist of flight rounds with an awards ceremony wrapping up day 3.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the actual execution of the event is subject to change. SAE
has released their Risk Mitigation Plan and COVID Liability Waiver which is required to be
completed by all team members attending.

Step 4 - Event Results

Both virtual technical presentation and flight rounds will be scored per competition location.

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Baja SAE

Event Structure
SAE International will operate the 2022 competition season using a Hybrid Model for
student engagement.

There are three in-person competitions this year hosted in Tennessee (May), Rochester
(June) and Arizona (Sept/Oct). The Business Presentation event for these competitions will
take place virtually at one time. Dates are provided on the respective event websites on
SAE.org.

Step 1 – Document Deadlines

Teams are required to submit the following documents:
• Roll Cage Documentation Package
• Written Cost Reduction Report
• Online Cost Prototype
• Business Presentation
• Design Review Briefing
• Notice of Intent – 4WD/AWD (Not required to submit if not operating 4WD/AWD
vehicle)

Deadlines for these submissions can be found online SAE.org under the Baja SAE specific
competition – Attend Tab – Action Deadlines. Deadlines can also be found under each
teams required submissions list on Bajasae.net

The OPEN date is the initial deadline the document is due to avoid any late penalty.
The CLOSES date is the final date of submission; 10 penalty points are accrued every day
late.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation via website news and app notifications. Team members are also
responsible for responding to emails sent regarding late submissions or removal for lack of
submission.

Step 2 – Virtual Business Presentations

Teams participating in any of the 2022 competitions will participate in a virtual business
presentation event hosted several weeks prior to the Baja SAE Tennessee competition.
Virtual Presentation dates are listed on SAE.org under the Attend Tab – Action Deadlines.

Teams will be assigned a specific day and time. This information will be published at
minimum three weeks from the first day of virtual presentations. This information will be
published online Bajasae.net under Series Resources in the 2022 CDS Competition folder.

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Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation that is pushed out on the news page as well as Baja SAE App.

Competing in a virtual environment requires teams to be diligent in watching

communication received (or not received) and contact us for assistance. SAE will be
soliciting information for team presenters to ensure they are set up properly and have
access to the virtual platform. This request will require action taken by student teams.

Step 3 – Baja SAE On-site Competitions (Tennessee, Rochester, Arizona)

Teams will report to the onsite competition location to complete technical inspection,
design judging, cost auditing and dynamic events.

Day 1 – will consist of team registration, paddock assignment, engine check and Business
Presentation Finals.
Day 2 - will consist of static judging (Design and Cost Audit) and technical inspection areas.
Day 3 – will consist of continued technical inspection and short dynamic events.
Day 4 – will consist of endurance event and awards ceremony.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the actual execution of the event is subject to change. SAE
has released their Risk Mitigation Plan and COVID Liability Waiver which is required to be
completed by all team members attending.

Step 4 - Event Results

All events will be included in overall event results per competition location, including virtual
presentation results. These event results will be made available online Bajasae.net.

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SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge

Event Structure
SAE International will operate the 2022 competition season using a Hybrid Model for
student engagement.

Step 1 – Document Deadlines

Teams are required to submit the following documents:
• Design Abstract
• Engineering Design Paper
• Chassis Modification
• Transmission Modification
• High Pressure Fuel Lines

Deadlines for these submissions can be found online SAE.org under the SAE Clean
Snowmobile Challenge competition – Attend Tab – Action Deadlines. Deadlines can also be
found under each teams required submissions list on saecleansnowmobile.com.

The OPEN date is the initial deadline the document is due to avoid any late penalty.
The CLOSES date is the final date of submission; 10 penalty points are accrued every day
late.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation via website news and app notifications. Team members are also
responsible for responding to emails sent regarding late submissions or removal for lack of
submission.

Step 2 – Virtual Presentations

Teams participating in the 2022 competition will participate in several virtual presentation
events. Dates for the virtual presentation events are listed on SAE.org under the Attend Tab
– Action Deadlines.

Teams will be assigned a specific day and time per event. This information will be published
at minimum three weeks from the first day of virtual presentations. This information will be
published online saecleansnowmobile.com under Series Resources in the 2022 CDS
Competition folder.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation that is pushed out on the news page or via email.

Competing in a virtual environment requires teams to be diligent in watching

communication received (or not received) and contact us for assistance. SAE will be

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soliciting information for team presenters to ensure they are set up properly and have
access to the virtual platform. This request will require action taken by student teams.

Step 3 – SAE Clean Snowmobile On-site Competition

Teams will report to the onsite competition location to complete technical inspection and
dynamic events.

Day 1 – will consist of team registration, technical inspection, and start of dynamic events.
Day 2 - will consist of technical inspection and short dynamic events.
Day 3 – will consist of continued short dynamic events and award ceremony.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the actual execution of the event is subject to change. SAE
has released their Risk Mitigation Plan and COVID Liability Waiver which is required to be
completed by all team members attending.

Step 4 - Event Results

All events will be included in overall event results. These event results will be made available
online saecleansnowmobile.com.

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Formula SAE

Event Structure
SAE International will operate the 2022 competition season using a Hybrid Model for
student engagement.

There will be two in-person competitions this year hosted in both May and June at Michigan
International Speedway. The Business Presentation event for these events will take place
virtually. Dates are provided on the respective event websites on SAE.org.

Step 1 – Document Deadlines

Teams are required to submit the following documents:
• ETC Notice of Intent (IC only required if operating electronic throttle control)
• ETC FMEA (IC only if approved to operate ETC
• SES (both classes)
• Online Vehicle Cost Report (both classes)
• Design Submission consisting of: Design Spec Sheet, Design Review Briefing, 3-View
Drawings. These will be 3 separate submissions under Design. All 3 are required for
submission to be considered submitted. (Both classes)
• Electric Systems Form (EV only)

Deadlines for these submissions can be found online SAE.org under the FSAE SAE specific
competition – Attend Tab – Action Deadlines. Deadlines can also be found under each
teams required submissions list on fsaeonline.com.

The OPEN date is the initial deadline the document is due to avoid any late penalty.
The CLOSES date is the final date of submission; 10 penalty points are accrued every day
late.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation via website news and app notifications. Team members are also
responsible for responding to emails sent regarding late submissions or removal for lack of
submission.

Step 2 – Virtual Business Presentations

Teams participating in either of the 2022 competitions will participate in a virtual business
presentation several weeks prior to the onsite competition portion. Virtual Presentation
dates are listed on SAE.org under the Attend Tab – Action Deadlines.

Teams will be assigned a specific day and time. This information will be published at
minimum three weeks from the first day of virtual presentations. This information will be
published online fsaeonline.com under Series Resources in the 2022 CDS Competition

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folder.

Top teams will be selected and notified to compete in Business Presentation Finals onsite at
the in-person competition.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation that is pushed out on the news page as well as FSAE SAE App.

Competing in a virtual environment requires teams to be diligent in watching

communication received (or not received) and contact us for assistance. SAE will be
soliciting information for team presenters to ensure they are set up properly and have
access to the virtual platform. This request will require action taken by student teams.

Step 3 – Formula SAE On-site Competitions (May and June)

Teams will report to the onsite competition location to complete technical inspection, static
event judging (cost and design) and dynamic events.

Day 0 – will consist of early EV Accumulator Inspection (June) and team paddocking
(May/June).
Day 1 – will consist of team registration, paddock assignment and technical inspection.
Day 2 – will consist of static judging (Cost, Design and Business Presentation Finals) and
technical inspection areas.
Day 3 – will consist of continued technical inspection and short dynamic events.
Day 4 – will consist of endurance event and awards ceremony.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the actual execution of the event is subject to change. SAE
has released their Risk Mitigation Plan and COVID Liability Waiver which is required to be
completed by all team members attending.

Step 4 - Event Results

All events will be included in overall event results per competition location. These event
results will be made available online fsaeonline.com

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SAE Supermileage

Event Structure
SAE International will operate the 2022 competition season using a Hybrid Model for
student engagement.

Step 1 – Document Deadlines

Teams are required to submit the following documents:
• Engineering Design Paper

Deadline for this submission can be found online SAE.org under the SAE Supermileage
competition – Attend Tab – Action Deadlines. Deadlines can also be found under each
teams required submissions list on saesupermileage.com

The OPEN date is the initial deadline the document is due to avoid any late penalty.
The CLOSES date is the final date of submission; 10 penalty points are accrued every day
late.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation via website news and app notifications. Team members are also
responsible for responding to emails sent regarding late submissions or removal for lack of
submission.

Step 2 – Virtual Presentations

Teams participating in the 2022 competition will participate in a virtual design presentation
event. Dates for the virtual presentation event are listed on SAE.org under the Attend Tab –
Action Deadlines.

Teams will be assigned a specific day and time per event. This information will be published
at minimum three weeks from the first day of virtual presentations. This information will be
published online saesupermileage.com under Series Resources in the 2022 CDS
Competition folder.

Team members are responsible for reading and watching for updates to the 2022
competition documentation that is pushed out on the news page or via email.

Competing in a virtual environment requires teams to be diligent in watching

communication received (or not received) and contact us for assistance. SAE will be
soliciting information for team presenters to ensure they are set up properly and have
access to the virtual platform. This request will require action taken by student teams.

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Step 3 – SAE Supermileage On-site Competition
Teams will report to the onsite competition location to complete technical inspection and
dynamic events.

Day 1 – will consist of team registration, paddock assignments, and technical inspection.
Day 2 – will consist of continued technical inspection, fuel efficiency runs, and award
ceremony.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the actual execution of the event is subject to change. SAE
has released their Risk Mitigation Plan and COVID Liability Waiver which is required to be
completed by all team members attending.

Step 4 - Event Results

All events will be included in overall event results. These event results will be made available
online saesupermileage.com.

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