Fsi Rule Book

Formula Student India 2016 Rules
Table of Contents
1
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Competition .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Website ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Registration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.2
Rules Quiz................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.3
Teams with an entry permit .................................................................................................................................... 6
4.3.1
Payment of Registration Fees ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.3.2
Car Numbers ................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.4
Wait-listed teams .................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5
Seeded Entries ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Documents Submission Deadlines .................................................................................................................................. 9
General Rules .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
6.1
Official Rule Book .................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.2
Rules Clarification ................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.3
Official Language ................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.4
Security Deposit .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Running Car Video and Photographic Submission Requirement for Formula Student India Car Eligibility ............... 11
7.1
Running Car Video Submission (ALL items mentioned below are MANDATORY) ................................................ 11
7.2
Photographic Submission (ALL items mentioned below are MANDATORY) ........................................................ 12
7.3
Points Penalty ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.4
Ineligibility ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
7.5
File Formats........................................................................................................................................................... 15
(a)Formula SAE and SAE International and/or their logos are registered trademarks of SAE International.
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(b)Formula SAE rules are copyrighted to SAE International
(c)Formula Student India - Copyright 2014 by Delta Inc. All rights reserved
7.6
Re-inspection of Corrections Checklist ................................................................................................................. 16
7.7
Summary ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Vehicle Requirements and Restrictions ........................................................................................................................ 17

8.1
Impact Attenuator................................................................................................................................................. 17
8.2
Engine Lubrication System .................................................................................................................................... 17
8.3
Fuel System ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
8.4
Drivers Underclothing .......................................................................................................................................... 19
8.5
Brake System......................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.6
Quick Jack and Push-Pull Bar ................................................................................................................................ 19
8.7
Welding ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
8.8
Firewall .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Technical Inspection...................................................................................................................................................... 20
9.1
Inspection Stickers ................................................................................................................................................ 20
9.2
Car Weighing ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
9.3
Inspection Holes .................................................................................................................................................... 20
9.4
Bodywork .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
9.5
Inspection Condition ............................................................................................................................................. 21
9.6
Brake Test.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
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Pit Rules..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
10.1
Engine Running ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
10.2
Car Movement at the Event .................................................................................................................................. 21
10.3
Hot Pits Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
10.4
Pit Cleanliness ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Cost Event ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
11.1
Cost Event scoring ................................................................................................................................................. 23
11.2
Late Submission penalty for Cost Report .............................................................................................................. 24
11.3
Cost Report hard copy .......................................................................................................................................... 24
11.4
Addenda ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
11.5
Cost Report Penalties Process............................................................................................................................... 24
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Additional Rules ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
12.1
Exemption from rule A4.3 ..................................................................................................................................... 25
12.2
Transponders ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
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Points Distribution .................................................................................................................................................... 25
13.1
Static Events .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
13.2
Dynamic Events ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Introduction
Formula Student series is a college level engineering design competition held all across the globe, where the
objective is to design, build, test, race an open wheel single seater Formula style race car.
The event name is Formula Student India
The competition code is FSI
The following document contains the official rules and regulations for Formula Student India 2016
competition.
Competition
Formula Student India 2016 will be held from 25th January, 2016 to 30th January, 2016. The venue for the
competition shall be announced shortly. Total 50 teams will participate at the event, out of which 40 teams
will be admitted based on rules quiz (as described in 4.2) and top 10 teams (based on Overall Score) from
JKTyre FDC 2015 competition will be admitted without rules quiz.
Website
The official website of the Formula Student India 2016 is formulastudent.in

All updates and information pertaining to the event will be available on the official website of Formula Student
India 2016. The team captain (preferably all the team members) are advised to visit the website frequently
(at least once a week) to stay informed about any new announcements and updates about the competition.
The team log-ins will be functional on this website.
Registration
4.1
Introduction
Registration will be open to all teams from any University from 16th February 2015 - at 00:00 Hours IST.
Registration will be online on the official website. It is required for every participating University/College to
register (once and only once). During registration, the following details are mandatory
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name and address of the University

Name, phone number & email ID of the Faculty Advisor
Name, phone number & email ID of the Team Captain
A team Name & email ID
Total team members (team construction can be changed even after Rules Quiz)
The team captain is expected to register on behalf of his/her team.

Registration closes on 12th March 2015 at 00:00 Hours IST. Multiple teams from the same university are
allowed to register as separate entries for the competition. On completion of registration, self verification of
all 3 email IDs (team captain, team & faculty advisor) and acceptance of registration the teams will receive a
log-in ID and password for their respective accounts on the official website. After obtaining the Team log-in
details, the captain can add details of the team members and assign 2 vice-captains for the team. The team
captain can also update the Team profile by providing links to the team Website, Facebook Page, Twitter Feed
& YouTube channel. This information will be publically available on www.formulastudent.in under the Teams
tab for publicity and to enhance the teams reach to event followers and sponsors.
4.2 Rules Quiz
March 14th, 2015 - FSI rules quiz 1700 Hours to 2000 Hours IST
To qualify for the competition, each team except the 10 seeded entries from JKTyre FDC 2015, has to pass a
rule book quiz. Only teams that have been successfully registered are eligible to appear for the Rules Quiz. The
questions will be based on Formula Student India 2016 Rules (i.e. this document) and Formula SAE 2015
Rule book. Teams will be given an Entry Permit to the competition in the order in which they submit all the
correct answers of the quiz until 40 Entry Permits are given out.
After the 40 Entry Permits are given out, the rest of the teams will be given a Wait List Number based on the
order in which they submit all correct answers to the quiz questions. It is mandatory for the team to answer all
questions correctly in order to receive an Entry Permit/Waitlist Number for the competition. Every time an
incorrect submission is made, the team will be able to re-submit their answers again only after a period of 2
minutes has lapsed since the previous submission. In these 2 minutes the team can change their answers but
the team will not be informed which answers are incorrect. Any team that is found and proven to be using
unfair means will be denied Entry Permit to the competition.
4.3 Teams with an entry permit
Before 00:00hrs 15th March, 2015, all teams that submit all correct answers to the questions in the rules quiz
will receive an Entry Permit or a Wait List Number. Allotment of Entry Permit to a team means that the team
has successfully booked a slot for themselves at the competition.
4.3.1
Payment of Registration Fees
The registration fee for Formula Student India 2016 is INR 90,000 (+ 12.36% service tax*) for up to 30
members. Should a team consist of more than 30 members, they will require paying an additional INR 2,000 (+
14% service tax) per additional member beyond the first 30 members. Additional members can be added till
20th December 2015. Upon receiving the entry permit, the team is expected to pay this fee by Demand Draft.
Bank details and address to courier Demand Draft shall be notified to all teams upon successful completion of
the Rules Quiz.
The registration fee for Formula Student India 2016 is divided in 2 parts. The deadlines for these two
installments are as follows:
Installment
Deadline
Amount
Applicable for
1st
0000 Hours on 10th March,

2015
INR 45,000/- (+12.36% service

tax*)
Top 10 teams (Overall Scores) in

JKTyre Formula Design Challenge
2015 ONLY
1st
0000 Hours on 21st March,

2015
INR 45,000/- (+12.36% service

tax*)
Top 40 teams from Rules Quiz

held on 14th March, 2015 i.e.
teams with an Entry Permit
2nd
0000 Hours on 18th May,

2015
INR 45,000/- (+14% service

tax*)
All teams
The registration fees must be in form of a Demand Draft in favor of Delta Inc and payable in Kolkata.
A Proof of Payment as per the above mentioned payment amount must be provided to the organizers on or
before the payment deadline mentioned above.
The proof of payment means the scanned copy of the Demand Draft & the courier receipt (with tracking
number) uploaded as single .pdf file on the team area of the competition website. The Demand Draft Number,
Name and amount must be clearly readable in the scan and for the courier receipt the tracking number and
address should be clearly readable. The Courier containing the Demand Draft must clearly mention the
following details in a covering letter:
Name of University
Car Number assigned
Name of Team Captain
Phone Number of the Team Captain
Email address of the Team Captain
The Demand Draft & the covering letter has to be couriered to the following address:
Delta Inc
C/O Sourabh Chaudhury
414/5 Prince Anwar Shah Road
Kolkata 700045
West Bengal, India
In event of failure to provide proof of payment of registration fee before the deadline, the team will forfeit
its entry permit and will be pushed to the bottom of the waitlist.
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CONDITION.
4.3.2
Car Numbers
After verification of payment, teams will be allowed to choose their car numbers for the competition on a first
come first serve basis. Double digit (11-99) car numbers will be available for allotment to all teams and
numbers 1 to 10 will be reserved for the top 10 (Overall Scores) teams from JKTyre FDC 2015 competition. If
these teams do not choose a number between 1 to 10 it will not be made available to any other team later.
Car numbers once chosen cannot be changed and must be retained and displayed on all areas as guided by
the rules.
4.4 Wait-listed teams
Teams on the waiting list will be granted an entry permit in the order determined by their waiting list number
in the following situations:
1. Any of the teams with an entry permit withdraws its registration
2. Any of the teams with an entry permit fails in the payment of registration fees before the stipulated
date
3. Any of the teams with an entry permit is disqualified based on incorrect information they might have
provided, or other rule violations confirmed by the organizers
4. Any of the confirmed teams misses 2 successive deadlines of documents submission.

Wait-listed teams if handed an entry permit, will be given the information using the team email address and
will have 5 days to submit proof of payment of their registration fees. Failure to do so will result in the next
team on the waiting list to be given an entry permit.
To be considered as a waitlisted team eligible for progression to Confirmed Team status, teams must
meet ALL the document submissions as per the competition calendar on time. Should a spot become
available, the team will be notified and they can proceed to make the payment of registration fees.
Failure to meet the deadline will result in penalty/rejection from competition.
4.5 Seeded Entries
The top 10 (Overall) teams from JKTyre FDC 2015 will be treated as Seeded entry and will have direct entry to
Formula Student India 2016. These teams do not need to appear for the Rules Quiz.
However, if the Seeded Entry teams miss the payment deadline of 10 th March, 2015 they will need to appear
in the Rules Quiz on 14th March, 2015.
Documents Submission Deadlines
All deadlines related to Formula Student India 2016 are listed at the following link:
http://www.formulastudent.in/deadlines.html
General Rules
6.1 Official Rule Book

Formula Student India 2016 will follow the Formula SAE 2015 Rule book with some modifications as listed
in the articles below.
All the rules published in Formula SAE 2015 Rule book are valid for Formula Student India 2016 unless
specified very clearly in this document. This document specifies additional rules over and above the Formula
SAE rules.
In case of a contradiction between Formula Student India 2016 & Formula SAE 2015 Rule book , Formula
Student India 2016 rules will supersede for the item/article in question.
6.2 Rules Clarification
Any queries and clarifications about the rules should be addressed to the Formula Student India 2016 rules
committee. The rules committee can be contacted by writing an email to rules@formulastudent.in.
Questions sent to the rules committee must be clear and directed to a rule in the rule book. The subject of the
email must contain the name of the team, their car number (if assigned) and the rule number the question is
about. The email body must contain the rule number with the rule from the rule book copied into it, followed
by the question / clarification that the team desires.
The rules committee is a group of volunteers & attempt to respond to questions as soon as possible. Any team
registered (including wait-listed) teams will receive a response from the rules committee within 1 week. Please
note that emails in the incorrect format will be dropped automatically by our email system.
6.3 Official Language
The official language of Formula Student India 2016 is English.
Any official communication pertaining to the competition sent to the organizers must be:
In English ONLY
In format of an Email to the official email IDs listed on the website
All emails should contain the team name & car number (if assigned) and a subject for which the email
is being sent
Contact information and Name of the person sending the email.
Any communication not adhering to the above guidelines may not get a response.
6.4 Security Deposit
All teams need to submit a security deposit of INR 10,000/- in form of a Demand Draft. The teams will be
returned this amount in full after a report is submitted by Pit Boss. Pit Boss will check all pits, venue
infrastructures (temporary & permanent) & equipment (timing equipment) at the competition site within
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each team pit area. Any damage caused to the above mentioned items will be deducted from the security
deposit.
Littering of competition site will be considered as damage and will be deducted from the security deposit.
Running Car Video and Photographic Submission Requirement for Formula Student
India Car Eligibility
The goal of the Running Car Video and Photo documentation is to ensure that all teams present a car to
Technical Inspection in race ready condition, which is capable of passing. The following video and
photographic documentation are required to be submitted by 05.10.2015. Please note, this documentation
may be submitted as early as 05.09.2015, and all teams are strongly encouraged to submit as early as possible.
7.1 Running Car Video Submission (ALL items mentioned below are MANDATORY)
- The car must be run on dry asphalt (no rain or standing water)
- Driver must wear full safety gear (fire resistant suit, helmet, seat belt, arm restraints, gloves etc)
- One student must be holding a fire extinguisher at all times and be prepared to use it. This student must be
seen on the video during the engine start and when the car first moves.
- Engine must be started by the driver with no external help.
- Car must:
1. Move forward a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 100 meters,
2. Gear change up and gear change down (unless CVT or automatic transmission),
3. Make a U turn of which the outside radius will be maximum 9.0 meters (see Formula SAE rule D7.2.1) and
delimited by one cone (or similar device) at the U turn center and a minimum of 5 cones (or similar devices) on
the outside line,
4. Accelerate at the exit of the U turn and travel a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 100 meters,
5. Brake and lock all four wheels. It is the responsibility of the team to provide a video where all four wheels
are clearly seen locked,
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6. The entire video needs to be shot in HD and it must be continuously shot from the driver getting in the car,
starting the engine, rolling the car, performing the maneuvers as described above and coming to a standstill
with all four wheels locked under braking.
7. At the conclusion of the video test, the driver must bring the car to a complete stop, and then egress in less
than 5 seconds (as per Formula SAE 2015 Rule book rule: T 4.8 Driver Egress).
Should a team submit a video which does not meet all of the criteria above they will be penalized with 75
points from total points scored. Teams will be notified, by the judges reviewing the video submissions, within
10 days from the date of submission.
7.2
Photographic Submission (ALL items mentioned below are MANDATORY)
Photographic proof of the following must be submitted. The number for each photo must be used in the file
name for that photo. More on file naming later in the document
- #1 Student(s) using their cockpit templates and demonstrating that the templates successfully pass all
technical inspection templates tests (the car fits the templates).
- One each of the following: #2: Front view, #3: Rear view, #4: Top view, #5: Left side view, #6: Right side view
of the car with all bodywork and wings (if any) installed. (Final paint is optional)
- One each of the following: #7: Front view, #8: Rear view, #9: Top view, #10: Left side view, #11: Right side
view of the car without bodywork (or wings) installed. (Final paint is NOT required)
- #12 & #13: Bottom view of the car while supported either on its left or right side. The car MUST be on its side
resting on the wheels. Tilting to one side to take the picture is not going to be considered as a submission. If
the car has any aerodynamic devices two pictures are required: One with and one without aero.
- Pictures of one team driver seated in the car (wearing all driver safety gear, showing:
- #14: Drivers hand on the steering wheel rotated 180 from straight ahead. The front wheels AND the
steering wheel must be visible in the frame.
- #15: Drivers hand on the gear shift lever / gear actuator.
- #16: Drivers foot on the brake and the throttle pedal.
- #17: Front and (#18): Top view showing the relationship of: Drivers helmet, Drivers shoulder, Roll Hoop and
the Head Rest.
- #19: Drivers elbows.
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- #20: Drivers knees.

- Pictures of the chassis where the following can be clearly seen:
- #21 thru #29: All suspensions pick up points (including Uprights, Control Arms, Dampers, Rockers, Pull or
Push Rods, and Anti Roll Bars, or solid axle.
- #30 & #31: Steering Wheel, Steering Rack, and Steering Column.
- #32 & #33: Seat belt mounting points.
- #34: Cockpit Seat area.
- #35 & #36: Fuel tank and fuel lines.
- #37 & #38: Front and Rear Roll Hoop and their junction to the chassis.
- #39 & #40: Engine & Gearbox Mounts.
- #41: Differential (or spool) Mounts.
- #42 & #43: Wing and Underwing Mounts (if any).
- #44 thru #48: Upright / Brake caliper / Brake Rotor assemblies (All).
- #49 thru #51: Pedal box: Top view, Side view, Front view. (Front view is defined as: Drivers view when
seated normally in the car.)
- #52 & #53: Cooling System, including all radiator mounts and related hoses.
- #54 & #55: Top view and Side view of Impact Attenuator.
- #56, #57, #58: Top view, Side view, and Front view of Brake Master Cylinder(s) & Reservoirs.
Please Note:
All photos must be of sufficient quality (focus, resolution, lighting, etc.) to make out engineering
detail. Any or all photos, without sufficient clarity and detail, will be considered a non-submission.
Both video and pictures submissions are mandatory. Failure to submit any of the above detailed
video and photographic will be considered as non-submission.
After submitting Running Car Video / Photographic Documentation, there are three possible outcomes:
- A Rated Car: The FSI Judges find the car meets the minimum standard of good engineering workmanship
and safety. The car will be allowed to compete in FSI. The FSI Judges might send the team a list of items they
feel the team can improve on to be more competitive.
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- B Rated Car: The FSI Judges find the car needs some redesign / rework / remanufacture in order to meet
the minimum standard of good engineering workmanship and safety. Within 10 days of video / photo
submission, the team will be sent a list of required improvements (in the form of a prioritized checklist) to be
completed. The team will get a unique second chance to redesign / correct / repair all checklist items, in the
time remaining until the FSI competition. All items on the returned FSI Judge checklist will be inspected at the
FSI event site prior to Tech Inspection. If the team made satisfactory improvements / corrections they will be
allowed to compete. Failure to make satisfactory improvements / corrections will result in the team being
judged ineligible to compete in FSI.
- C Rated Car: The FSI Judges find the car needs extensive redesign and/or remanufacturing in order to meet
the minimum standard of good engineering workmanship and safety. The car will be judged as potentially
ineligible to compete in FSI. Within 10 days of video / photo submission, the team will be sent a list of required
improvements (in the form of a prioritized checklist, complete with suggested solutions). The team will have
the opportunity to resubmit the required video / photographic submissions by 15/12/2014. Within 10 days of
re-submission of video / photographic documentation, the team will be notified if their car passed, and is now
judged as a B car, or didnt pass, and is judged ineligible to compete at FSI.
- If, after re-submission, a C car is judged to pass, and is now considered a B car, the team will be notified.
All items on the FSI Judge checklist will be inspected at the FSI event site prior to Tech Inspection. If the team
made satisfactory improvements / corrections, to all items, they will be allowed to compete. Failure to make
satisfactory improvements / corrections will result in the team being judged ineligible to compete in FSI.
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7.3
Points Penalty
If a team is promoted from being a C car to a B car after resubmitting the running car video, they will be
allowed to compete. However, they will be penalized 50 points from overall points scored at FSI.
7.4
Ineligibility
If a team fails to make the required improvements / corrections, the car will be judged ineligible to compete at
FSI, and that teams spot will be offered to the next team on the Wait List. However, the team is still allowed
(and strongly encouraged) to come to FSI with their car and speak with Design Judges and receive advice and
insight on how to improve their next years car, and enjoy the FSI atmosphere of learning and competing.
7.5
File Formats
All photos must be 1366 X 788 pixels, in size. File naming convention is as follows:
CarNumber_TeamName_IMG_ImageNumber.jpg. (69_Team_Tiger_IMG_34.jpg) Please use the numbering
format listed above for all photos. (Example: The number 34 photo is will always be the cockpit seat.) All
photos are to be sent in a zipped folder named as follows: TeamNumber_TeamName (69_Team_Tiger). The
Dropbox / Google Drive link of this folder must be submitted, along with the YouTube link ( on the teams
YouTube Channel) of the running car video to: info@FormulaStudent.in by 0000 Hours IST on 5th October,
2015.
Any additional documentation needs to be in .pdf format and in the form of a report. Submission of files which
require specific software to open and view the files will be treated as non-submissions.
Please Note:
Late submission will be treated as non-submission. Non-submission will result in teams being judged
ineligible to compete at FSI.
Submissions not adhering to guidelines (File Name Convention / Maximum file size limit / poor
resolution / incomplete submission) will be treated as a non-submission. Non-submission will result in
teams being judged ineligible to compete at FSI.
Teams who submit video & photos well ahead of the deadline will have more time to make corrections
on their car. All teams are strongly encouraged to send the required video / photo submissions as soon
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as possible. (Sharp teams will take advantage of the huge advantage to having feedback ahead of the
competition.)
If a team is judged ineligible, it means they will not be allowed to submit their car for Tech Inspection,
or participate in any Static or Dynamic events. However, they are still strongly encouraged to bring
their car and visit FSI, in order to gain feedback for future years.
7.6 Re-inspection of Corrections Checklist

Inspection of B (& C cars which re-submitted videos, and were then promoted to B status), to ensure
compliance with all items on the corrections checklist will be held at the competition site, outside the Tech
Inspection area and prior to Tech Inspection. The B car teams need to satisfy the FSI Judges that they have
indeed made all the corrections pointed out in the feedback checklist. This inspection will be carried out by
Claude Rouelle, Steve Fox, Pat Clarke (Chief Design Judges for FSI) with assistance from the Chief Scrutineer
and/or other Design Judges. Teams with A cars will be given priority time slots for Tech Inspection, over
teams with B cars.
7.7
Summary
The focus of the Running Car Video requirement is to allow competitors to be better prepared for the FSI
competition when they arrive on-site, while ensuring that every team has a strong chance of quickly and easily
passing Tech Inspection. It is also a chance to identify weak teams in order to allow Wait List teams a chance
to compete. For too many years we have seen students come to Formula SAE/FS competitions world-wide,
only to either quickly break their car due to lack of testing, or spend all weekend thrashing on their car in a
failed last ditch attempt to get it running.
Shrewd FSI student competitors will easily see the benefit of essentially having their car previewed by the FSI
Design Judges ahead of the competition and then implementing the suggested improvements
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Vehicle Requirements and Restrictions
8.1 Impact Attenuator

Quasi-static testing is not allowed. Only dynamic tests (drop down, sledge or pendulum test) are allowed.
On all cars, a 1.5mm solid steel or 4.0 mm solid aluminium anti intrusion-plate must be integrated into the
Impact Attenuator. Alternative materials are prohibited. The anti intrusion plate must be installed at the test
and must show that the maximum deflection is not more than 25.4mm. A simulation of the deflection is not
sufficient. The crashed specimen must be made available to the technical inspectors at the event site.
8.2 Engine Lubrication System
The lowest point of the engine lubrication system must be no lower as the line between the lowest point of
the main roll hoop and the lowest frame rail behind the engine and/or lubrication system. If the engine oil
sump or any other part of the lubrication system is lower than this line (figure 1), it must be protected by a
sufficient skid plate, or frame tubes installed longitudinally under affected part of the engine lubrication
system.
Figure 1: Engine Lubrication System
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The engine lubrication system must be protected from surface contact in any situation while in operation on
track, especially in the event of a suspension failure. The skid plate itself cannot be mounted to parts of the
engine
8.3 Fuel System

The use of fuel rails made from plastic, carbon fibre or rapid prototyping flammable materials is prohibited.
The use of OEM Fuel Rails is acceptable.
Hose clamps over metal braided hose will not be accepted.
If rubber fuel line or hose is used, the components over which the hose is clamped must have annular bulb or
barbed fittings to retain the hose. Also, clamps specifically designed for fuel lines must be used. These clamps
have three (3) important features, (i) a full 360 degree (360) wrap, (ii) a nut and bolt system for tightening,
and (iii) rolled edges to prevent the clamp cutting into the hose. Worm-gear type hose clamps are not
approved for use on any fuel line.
Figure 3: Fuel hose clamp permitted to be used on rubber fuel

lines
Figure 2: This type of hose clamp is not permitted on fuel

lines.
Datasheet should be provided for any adhesive/sealant used anywhere in the Fuel System.
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8.4 Drivers Underclothing

It is mandatory that all competitors wear fire resistant underwear (long pants and long sleeve t-shirt) certified
to SFI 3.3 or FIA 8856-2000 under their approved driving suit. Underclothing shall cover the body from the neck
to the ankles and wrists. The garment shall be snugly fitting at the neck, ankles and wrists. It can be a onepiece garment or a two-piece, consisting of a top and pants.
T-shirts, socks or other undergarments (not to be confused with FR underwear) made from nylon or any other
synthetic material which will melt when exposed to high heat are prohibited.
8.5 Brake System
Self designed and/or manufactured brake disks are only permitted if the team presents proper documentation
for the same (calculation, simulation, picture of the process, invoices).
Nylon lock nuts do not qualify as positive locking mechanism for the Brake System (nylon could fail
approximately 80 degrees Celsius or above)
8.6 Quick Jack and Push-Pull Bar
The teams must present their Push Bar and Quick Jack at the time of Technical Inspection. Sharing of Push Bar
and Quick Jack between teams is not permitted.
8.7 Welding
Arc welding is not accepted on any critical structural component. Only form of welding which is allowed at
critical structural components is MIG or TIG. Please consult the rules committee to inquire about any other
form of welding.
Grinding of welded joints in not permitted.

Paint and/or powder coating is the only work allowed on welded joints.
Teams MUST submit weld samples for weld penetration.
A "critical structural component" is defined as any component which if fails would injure the driver, tech
inspector, course marshal or engineer near the vehicle.
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8.8 Firewall
Firewall must be made of metal, no fabric, foams or lamination.
Technical Inspection
9.1 Inspection Stickers

Tech Inspectors will mark or seal various different approved parts (i.e. air restrictor). The car can be
disqualified from any dynamic event by using, or substituting unmarked parts. Parts with broken seals are
equivalent to being unmarked.
9.2 Car Weighing
All cars will be weighed prior to Engineering Design Judging. All cars are to be weighed in ready to race
condition. The fuel tank must be filled to the fuel level line. All lubricants and coolants must be in the car. This
weight will be the cars Official Technical Inspection weight. There will be a penalty if the car weight changes
during Dynamic Competition. The allowable weight tolerance is 5.0 kg. In the case of overweight or
underweight in comparison to the Technical Inspection weight, the team will be penalized -20 (twenty) points
for each kg (or portion of a kg) of additional or missing weight. This point penalty will be deducted from the
Engineering Design Event score. (Each 0.1 to 1.0 kg = -20 points)
9.3 Inspection Holes
To allow the verification of tubing wall thicknesses, 4.5 mm (0.18 inch) inspection holes must be drilled in a
non-critical location of both the Main Hoop and the Front Hoop. In addition, the Technical Inspectors may
check the compliance of other tubes that have minimum dimensions specified. This may be done by the use of
ultra sonic testing or by the drilling of additional inspection holes at the inspectors request. Inspection holes
must be located such that the outside diameter can be measured ACROSS the inspection hole with a Vernier
caliper, i.e. there must be access for the Vernier Caliper to the inspection hole and to the outside of the tube
one hundred eighty degrees (180) from the inspection hole.
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9.4 Bodywork
The team should design the Bodywork of the car in such a way that it takes no more than 5 minutes to remove
the body (Nose, Sidepods, Side Panels etc.) from the vehicle when presented in race ready condition.
9.5 Inspection Condition
Vehicles must be presented for technical inspection in finished condition, i.e. fully assembled, complete and
ready-to-run. Technical inspectors will not inspect any vehicle presented for inspection in an unfinished state.
Presenting a vehicle for Technical Inspection constitutes a declaration by the team that they have determined
by self-inspection that the vehicle complies with the Rules.
9.6 Brake Test
The brake system will be dynamically tested and must demonstrate the capability of locking all four (4) wheels
and stopping the vehicle in a straight line at the end of an acceleration run specified by the brake inspectors.
To pass the brake test the vehicle should come to a stop solely by the application of brakes, if the vehicle stops
due to any other reason like engine shut down, the vehicle will not be considered to have passed the brake
test.
10 Pit Rules
10.1 Engine Running
Running of engines is not allowed in the pits or the garage areas. There is a designated, supervised, engine
running area for this purpose. Engine must be started in the designated engine running area only.
10.2 Car Movement at the Event
The car can be moved around in the statics area ONLY with the help of Push Bar. Driver, wearing the helmet,
must be seated in the car at all times when it is being moved from one place to another at the event.
10.3 Hot Pits Safety
Gloves, covered shoes, eye & ear protection is mandatory for working on the car in the Hot Pits. Failure to
follow safe practices while working in hot-pits will result in reprimanding.
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10.4 Pit Cleanliness

Teams must keep their pits well organized and clean at all times. Vehicle must not be jacked on
unreliable/unsteady objects like wooden crates, tires etc., proper jacks/chassis table must be used by the
teams. Event Marshalls will evaluate team pits for safety, cleanliness and organization during and after the
event.
11 Cost Event
The cost event at Formula Student India 2016 will carry 100 points. The cost event will be split up in 3 categories.
These are as follows:
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Prototype Cost
Real Case Scenario
Discussion
11.1 Cost Event scoring

The points for the Cost and Manufacturing Event will be broken down as follows
Pyour is the cost of your car
Pmin is the cost of the cheapest car
form the entrants after the penalties
Pmax is the cost of the most expensive
car from the entrants after the
penalties
Pyour (visual inspection) are the points
awarded to your team in the visual
inspection event
A maximum of 20 points will be
awarded to the teams based on the
formula given on the left.
Real Case Scenario: Teams will receive a real case scenario prior to the event. The
scenario will contain details of the part in consideration and the specifics about the
goals and scoring.
20 points
40 points
Event Day/Visual Inspection, Clarity & accuracy The cars will be reviewed for the
accuracy of the cost report, clarity showed by them about the rules. A maximum of 40
points will be awarded for the same & the penalty method as specified in the Rule
S4.19/20/21 will be applicable if any parts/assemblies are missing from the cost
report.
40 points
Total
100 points
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11.2 Late Submission penalty for Cost Report

Teams that submit reports (electronic version) later than the specified date will be penalized -10 (ten) points per day, up
to a maximum penalty of -80 points. Teams that do not submit a Cost Report will receive 0 (zero) points for the Cost &
Manufacturing Analysis score. Minimum Event score is 0 (zero) points.
The template for the e-Cost Report will be made available to the teams on www.formulastudent.in by 13th July, 2015
0000 Hours. Submission MUST be made on www.formulastudent.in ONLY. Emails of the electronic report will NOT be
accepted.
11.3 Cost Report hard copy

Teams must carry a printed and spiral bound copy of the cost report in its entirety to the event & presented during the
judging process. . In case of differences between the written copy and the electronic copy, which are not covered by
addenda per Formula SAE 2015 Rule book Rule S4.17, the electronic copy will be judged. Teams who fail to present
the printed copy during Cost Event judging will be given 0 points at the Cost Event.
11.4 Addenda
For changes in your corrections made after the submission of the cost report please use the Cost Addendum form ( to be
made available on www.formulastudent.in from 15th July,2015 0000 Hours onwards. For all new parts, which are
manufactured, a drawing must be attached to the addendum form.
The addendum inclusive of all drawings must be uploaded to the Team Portal area on www.formulastudent.in by 30th
November, 2015 0000 Hours.
11.5 Cost Report Penalties Process

Only penalty method A will be used for FSI, described in Rule S4.19 Penalty Method A Fixed Point Deductions of the
Formula SAE 2015 Rules. The Formula SAE 2015 Rule S4.20 Penalty Method B Adjusted Cost Deductions is not
valid for the Formula Student India competition.
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12 Additional Rules
12.1 Exemption from rule A4.3
Teams will be exempt from rule A4.3 from the Formula SAE 2015 Rule book. There is no requirement for
membership in any organization to participate in Formula Student India 2016.
12.2 Transponders
Teams shall be provided with transponders by the event organizers at no extra cost.
13 Points Distribution
The point distribution for the static and dynamic events shall be as follows:
13.1 Static Events
The point distribution at the static events at Formula Student India 2016 will be as followsThe maximum possible scores in the static events are:
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Technical Inspection
No Points
Cost and Manufacturing
100 Points
Business Case Presentation
75 Points
Design
150 Points
Total
325 Points
13.2 Dynamic Events

The dynamic events point distribution at Formula Student India 2016 will be as followsThe maximum scores in the dynamic events are:
Acceleration
75 Points
Skid Pad
50 Points
Autocross
150 Points
Efficiency
100 Points
Endurance
300 Points
Total
675 Points
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Formula Student India 2016 Rules

Teams with an entry permit .................................................................................................................................... 6

Payment of Registration Fees ......................................................................................................................... 6

Car Numbers ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Wait-listed teams .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Seeded Entries ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Documents Submission Deadlines .................................................................................................................................. 9

General Rules .................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Official Rule Book .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Rules Clarification ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Official Language ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Security Deposit .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Photographic Submission (ALL items mentioned below are MANDATORY) ........................................................ 12

Points Penalty ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Re-inspection of Corrections Checklist ................................................................................................................. 16

Vehicle Requirements and Restrictions ........................................................................................................................ 17

Engine Lubrication System .................................................................................................................................... 17

Fuel System ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

Drivers Underclothing .......................................................................................................................................... 19

Quick Jack and Push-Pull Bar ................................................................................................................................ 19

Inspection Stickers ................................................................................................................................................ 20

Car Weighing ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Inspection Holes .................................................................................................................................................... 20

Inspection Condition ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Engine Running ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

Car Movement at the Event .................................................................................................................................. 21

Hot Pits Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

Pit Cleanliness ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

Cost Event ................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Cost Event scoring ................................................................................................................................................. 23

Late Submission penalty for Cost Report .............................................................................................................. 24

Cost Report hard copy .......................................................................................................................................... 24

Cost Report Penalties Process............................................................................................................................... 24

Additional Rules ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Exemption from rule A4.3 ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Points Distribution .................................................................................................................................................... 25

Static Events .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Dynamic Events ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

The official website of the Formula Student India 2016 is formulastudent.in

Name and address of the University

The team captain is expected to register on behalf of his/her team.

Payment of Registration Fees

0000 Hours on 10th March,

INR 45,000/- (+12.36% service

Top 10 teams (Overall Scores) in

0000 Hours on 21st March,

INR 45,000/- (+12.36% service

Top 40 teams from Rules Quiz

0000 Hours on 18th May,

INR 45,000/- (+14% service

4. Any of the confirmed teams misses 2 successive deadlines of documents submission.

Documents Submission Deadlines

6.1 Official Rule Book

Photographic Submission (ALL items mentioned below are MANDATORY)

- #20: Drivers knees.

7.6 Re-inspection of Corrections Checklist

Vehicle Requirements and Restrictions

8.1 Impact Attenuator

Figure 1: Engine Lubrication System

8.3 Fuel System

Figure 3: Fuel hose clamp permitted to be used on rubber fuel

Figure 2: This type of hose clamp is not permitted on fuel

8.4 Drivers Underclothing