INDIAN KARTING RACE

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Imperial Society
of Innovative
Engineers
Presents

INDIAN KARTING RACE (IKR 2018)

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INDEX
Topic Page Number
Part I – ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
1. Introduction 4-6
2. Registration Requirement 7-9
3. Driver’s Requirement 8
4. Kart Eligibility 9
5. Registration Process and Deadlines 10-12
Part II – JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Pre Virtual Round 13
2. Virtual Round 13-16
3. College level Technical Inspection 16
4. Deadline and Penalties 16
5. Web based Submission 16
6. Event Points 17
7. Award List 18
PART III – TECHNICAL RULES
Vehicle Categories 20
1. Chassis Design Restriction 21-25
2. Wheels and Tyres 25-26
3. Driver’s Compartment 26
4. Steering 28
5. Braking 28-30
6. Power Unit and Transmission 30-32
7. Safety Measurements 33-36
8. Bodyworks 36-37
9. Compulsory Advertisement 37
PART IV – DYNAMIC ROUND
1. Dynamic Round Registration 38
2. Briefings 38
3. Photo Session/ Media 38-39
4. Static Event 39-40
5. Dynamic Event 41-43
6. Flags 43-44
PART V – DRIVER’S HANDBOOKS
1. Driver’s Requirement 45
2. Driver’s Equipment 45-46
3. Code of Conduct during event 46-47

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ADMINISTRATIVE RULEBOOK
1. Introduction:
1.1. About ISIE:
Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers are well known Society of India for organizing
Motorsports events, live projects based Industrial Training and Research and publication.
ISIE – India provides a platform to the students and professionals for development and
enhancement of their technical as well as managerial skills. We are developing platform
especially for engineering students where they can easily face real-time engineering
problems and find the best solution, especially in the sector of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles.
ISIE - India is the India’s best platform for the engineering students to develop practical
skills. We believe in “Learning, Implementation, and Sharing”. The Society has a very strong
placement and consultancy wing that has an excellent network of the top companies.
Our core competencies include effective personalized industry based training and excellent
placements. ISIE is committed to the development in the field of renewable source of
energy; these are the best solution to save our environment and development of our
country. We are organizing Hybrid and Go Kart National and International event.

Our Accreditations:
Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI) –
The FMSCI is recognized by the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as
the only National Sports Federation (NSF) for the promotion and governance of motorsports
in India. The FMSCI is also a long-standing member of the International Federations for
motorsports viz. Federation International de l' Automobile (FIA), Paris (four wheelers and
above) and Federation International de Motocyclisme (FIM), Geneva (2 and 3 wheeler
motorsports).

The FMSCI is also a member of the Indian Olympic Association. The FMSCI has a wide base
of affiliated member clubs spread across India.

ISO 9001:2008:
ISIE Awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification for best quality management system. Its ability to
consistently provide a product that meets customer and applicable statutory and regulatory
requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application
of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the
assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirement.

SFI Foundation Inc.:

ISIEINDIA is now an official associate of the SFI, for usage of safety equipment in our events.
SFI Foundation Inc. originally started as SEMA (Specialty Equipment manufacturing
Association) Foundation Inc. founded in 1963 formed by performance and racing parts
manufacturers, as an organization to develop safer parts, as well as, product specifications
and standards to be used by the supplier of speed equipment.

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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
ISIEINDIA is also associated and recognized by MSME for the services it is providing to the
society. The Micro; Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act was notified
in 2006 to address policy issues affecting MSMEs as well as the coverage and investment
ceiling of the sector. The Act seeks to facilitate the development of these enterprises as also
enhance their competitiveness. It provides the first-ever legal framework for recognition of
the concept of "enterprise" which comprises both manufacturing and service entities

Support and Appreciation:

PMO India:
ISIEINDIA has been appreciated by PMO India, for its constant effort to promote Electric
Mobility in India.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):

ISIEINDIA also has support from CII and has used this association for benefit of the
participants. Our participants have displayed their vehicles in GES 2017 (Global
Entrepreneurship Summit), and GMX 2016 (Global Mobility Expo). They have benefitted
from it in gaining, sponsorship for their ideas.

Sports India Expo:

ISIEINDIA is giving an opportunity for the winners of the previous events to showcase their
vehicles in Sports India Expo 2017, held from 22nd August 2017 to 24th August 2017. Sports
India 2017 is a b2b business platform for the national and international companies those
are into the sports business to find out the new business opportunities in India as well as in
overseas market. This event is a great opportunity to network with sports Industry.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE):

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), of India, has recognized our efforts as a
research project to promote E-Mobility among the youth of India. The Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal Ministry of the Government of India for all matters
relating to new and renewable energy. The broad aim of the Ministry is to develop and
deploy new and renewable energy for supplementing the energy requirements of the
country.

Earth Day Network (USA):

Earth Day Network is a NGO based in USA, whose mission is to diversify, educate and
activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth
Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with
more than 50,000 partners in nearly 195 countries to build environmental democracy.

1.2. About ISIEINDIA-INDIAN KARTING RACING (IKR):

It is Student Go-Kart design and manufacturing competition. Engineering /Diploma student
from all over India register their team and compete with another team in the different
round of the event. IKR is a contest formulated to enhance the approach of students
practicing Engineering and Diploma courses. This competition held with a permit of FMSCI
(Under Ministry of Sports) by the highly professional organizing committee and marshal,
scrutineer from different reputed Motorsport organizations and automobile industries.

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Objective:
IKR is a design and manufacturing of Go-kart event under ISIE Design Restriction and
FMSCI/CIK/FIA so as to compete with other teams all over the country from different
organizations. Our objective to promote Motorsports as a profession in India, Passion,
Creativity, Innovation and practical approach based technical skill in engineering/diploma
students.
Scope:
Indian companies are also producing go-karts in small scale. Kart racing is generally accepted
as the most economical form of motor sport. Go-karts emerged in India in 2003 from MRF.
There is ample amount of scope to step forward in motorsport field. IKR 2016 also gave 18
students recruitment at event site only.
History of IKR:
This Innovative initiative was taken in 2013, and we organized 2 successful seasons of this
event.

IKR 2013-2014:

 IKR 1.0 held at Kari Motor Speed Way, Coimbatore.

 42 Go-Kart compete in 3 days event.
 Title of Champion won by Team from BIT, Bangalore.
IKR 2015-2016:

 IKR 2.0 event was organized at SKCET, Coimbatore.

 62 teams from 13 state of India compete in four days of the event.
 IKR16 was the first Go-kart (Student) event conducted with the permit of FMSCI.
 JK Tyre Motorsports and Mahindra & Mahindra official witness of the event. Young speed
star of India Ms. Mira Erda Flag off Final Race.
 18 students selected for recruitment during the event. 35 media coverage (all most top
newspaper covered)

IKR 2017-2018:

 IKR 3.0 held at Buddh International Circuit –India’s no.1 Racing track, Greater noida.
 65 teams from 15 states of india compete in season 3.0
 JK Tyre Motorsports and Mahindra & Mahindra official witness of the event. Young
speed star of India Ms. Mira Erda Flag off Final Race.
 8 core automobile companies were present for the placement drive.
 35 media coverage (all most top newspaper covered).
 Title of the champion won by Team Ashwa Riders,St. Vincent Pallotti college of
engineering and Technology,Nagpur ,Maharashtra.

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2. Registration Requirement:
2.1. Team Requirement:
Team Registering for IKR 18 must have the following:
 Team Name
 Team Logo
 Team Captain
 Faculty Advisor

2.2. Team Members:

The team can consist of a minimum of 5 and maximum of 25 members.
This competition is for the student pursuing engineering degree or diploma can form a team
and can participate. Valid ID card of the Educational Institute is required as a proof to ensure
that Participant is a part of that educational institution/university. Society membership is
not compulsory to any participant or advisor in order to participate in the ISIE IKR. But if any
Professional or Advisor wants the membership of our society, they can apply online at
www.imperialsociety.in

2.3. Team Name:

The meaningful and inspirational team name is required to distinguish the team in the
competition.

2.4. Team Logo:

An attractive team logo is required from participating team. Teams are required to upload
their logo as team profile picture in team account at ISIE-IKR website.
(www.imperialsociety.in/ikr )

2.5. Team Mail ID:

Every team is required to create a team email id to communicate or query to ISIE.
All the communications between organizing team of ISIEINDIA-IKR and the participating
team will be held through team mail ID.
Communication through any other Email ID will not be entertained.

2.6. Team Signature:

Every team must have their signature in their team mail ID as given in the picture.

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2.7. Team Representative:
Every team must appoint a team representative, it can be anyone.
The team representative will be solely responsible for all the communication (in any form
– Telephonic/ by email) with organizing a team of IKR. This is to prevent any kind of
miscommunication.

2.8. Team Faculty Advisor:

Every team must require one team advisor. Teams are also free to have add one
additional team advisor.
It is not mandatory for the team Advisor to accompany the team to the competition.
Team Advisors may advise their teams on general engineering and engineering project
management theory.

2.9. Indemnity Form:

Every team must fill Indemnity form before entering the dynamic round.
2.10. Liability Waiver:
All on-site participants, including Advisor, are required to sign a liability waiver upon
registering on-site.

3. Driver’s Requirement:
3.1. Driver’s Age:
The age required to be a driver in the competition is 18 years.
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 3.2. Number of Drivers:
Every team should have minimum two drivers.
3.3. Driver’s License:
Team members who will drive a competition Kart at any time during a competition must
hold a valid, the government issued driver's license.
3.4. Driver Restriction:
Driver must be from the team. The professional driver from outside is not allowed to ride
the Kart during the competition.
3.5. Medical Insurance:
Individual medical insurance coverage is required for both driver and is the sole
responsibility of the driver.
A driver without a valid Medical Insurance will not be allowed to drive in the Dynamic
Events.

4. Kart Eligibility:
4.1. Team Developed Kart:
Kart entered into ISIE-IKR must be conceived, designed, fabricated and maintained by the
team members.
Teams are required to make at least five minutes video of the whole manufacturing process
of the Kart before the dynamic round and upload to their team account.

4.2. Fabrication:
It is the intent of the IKR to provide direct hands-on experience to the Professionals.
Therefore, they can perform all fabrication as per their project plan submitted to the
organizing committee.

4.3. Kart Used for Multiple Years

Companies may enter the same Kart for multiple years but must document substantial
improvements and/or upgrades to the Kart as used in the previous year’s competition.
There is no direct entry in the dynamic round for the previous year participating team.
They have to go through the report submission round.

5. Driver Training Program

Fuel/lubricants consumption in a vehicle depends on various factors like vehicular design,
road conditions, traffic pattern, driving habits, and maintenance practices. Out of these, the
quickest and cheapest way to effect saving of fuels is by following good driving habits.
Proper driving not only saves fuel but also reduces breakdowns and increases road safety.

This year we are introducing a compulsory driver training program in the presence of FMSCI
certified Trainers.

Training Methodology: Training program is of 1 day.

Day 1:
 A suitable track covering a distance of 5-10 KM is chosen.
 Each driver drives the vehicle on the selected route as per his usual driving habits. Trained
Driver Instructor accompanies the driver and takes down the good and poor driving habits
on a standard format.

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 A class room session is conducted and the drivers are explained on the good driving
practices. In the afternoon, analysis is done on individual driver’s driving habits and practical
problems in achieving the conservation to the desired extent .
 Once again all the drivers are asked to drive the same vehicle on the same route as on day-1
(of 70 laps) under the supervision and guidance of FMSCI Driver Instructor, who monitors
each driver’s performance and corrects those on-the-spot wherever required. The
performance of the driver is compared with Day-1 and shared with the driver after
completion of the training.

Note: Charges for the registration is as per the regulation of FMSCI and track authorities.

6. Registration Process and Deadlines:

6.1. Steps to Register:
Teams can register through our website: www.imperialsociety.in

Registration Process:

Signup / Login with your details at this link (link for signup/login) Register for the event.
Select event name and complete your details. Add detail of team members.
Submit your form (confirmation on email or SMS will be received). Upload your payment
proof in team account.

Note: Once the team has been registered they are required to submit their fees within 5
working days.

How can you Access to you Team Account / Add or Remove Members?
Signup / Register as New User: https://myaccount.imperialsociety.in/register
You must Sign up /Register as new user with your same email Id Your registered event will
automatically visible to you on Login My Event/ Add Member / Upload Fee Receipt / Update
details. Submit.

Note: If there is need of change in Team Leader/Faculty Advisor/Team name, they

have to send an application form with the signature of officials, we will provide the
Login/Password details on the approval of the application.

6.2. Team undertaking form

After online registration and the payment confirmation, a copy of the team undertaking
(attested by the higher authority of the team respective Organization) must be uploaded to
team account at www.imperialsociety.in within 10 working days after payment
confirmation.

6.3. Entry Fees.

Registration Fees:

For Engine (Combustion) Categories:

Primary Registration fees of the event is INR 10000 (Including GST) per team.

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Secondary registration fee of INR 15000/-(Including GST) per team.(to be paid immediately
after PFR).

For Electric (Motor) Categories:

Primary Registration fees of the event is INR 6000 (Including GST) per team.
Secondary registration fee of INR 15000/-(Including GST) per team (to be paid immediately
after PFR).

6.4. Female Team Fee discounts:

All Females in a team:
There is 50% concession on initial team registration fee for the complete female team to
promote the vision of women empowerment.

For More than 10 Female members in a team:

If a team has more than 10 female members, there is 20% concession on initial team
registration Fee.

6.5. Registration Fee Mode:

Online-Easy pay (http://www.imperialsociety.in/easypay/)
Internet Banking (Teams paying through Internet banking must mail us for Account Details).
Offline:
 NEFT through any Bank
 Cash deposit through Challan
 Demand Draft In favor of Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers, Payable at ICICI Bank,
CHEHRU, Phagwara (Kapurthala).

Note: You can also pay through online on our website through easy pay.

6.6. Registration Fee Deadline and Refund Policy:

Registration fees must be paid to the organizer by the deadlines, within 5 working days after
registration.
Registration fees will be refunded according to the following:
If the team backout within first week of registration 50% amount will be refunded. If the
team backout in one month of registration 10% amount will be refunded.
After one month from the registration, no amount will be refunded.

6.7. Query about the Rules:

6.7.1. Query type (Must be through only team id/ advisor ID):
The Committee will answer any query that is not already answered in the rules that require
new or novel rule interpretations.
The Committee will not respond to questions that are already answered in the rules.
For example, if a rule specifies a minimum dimension for a part the Committee will not
answer questions asking if a smaller dimension can be used.

6.7.2. Query submission:

Teams can submit their query to our official mail ID isie.ikr@imperialsociety.in.
The query should be done by only team mail Id, and email should contain the team name as
well as the name of the organization.

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6.7.3. Query Format:
The following information is required:
(a) Submitter’s Name
(b) Submitter’s Email
(c) Topic (Select from the pull-down menu)
(d) Organization Name (put this in the box labeled “Subject”)
(e) Put your HOD/Adviser in CC.

You may type your question into the “Message” box, or upload a document. For any sort of
query always compose new mail with the proper subject.

6.7.4. Response Time:

The Rules Committee will respond as quickly as possible, however, responses to questions
presenting new issues, or of unusual complexity, may take more than two weeks.
Please do not resend questions.

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JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Pre-Virtual Round:
In a pre-virtual round, students have to attend two days’ skill development program (SDP)
on go kart designing and manufacturing.
In this SDP Industrial expert will teach to the participants how to design and develop go kart
using various CAD and CAE software.
This year in the Pre-virtual round also include following sessions on:
o Team Management
o Project Planning & Management.
o Part procurements manufacturing
o Sponsorship
o Final Event Planning
o Start-up & B-Plan Preparation
o Sketching activity for design approach.
This SDP program will be held in 2 zones only.
Details of SDP, Venue, Dates, Participation charges and other necessary details will be sent
to all participating teams in their team account.
Every Team must send maximum no of representative from every department of the
vehicle, so the team can understand not only design and fabrication process of the vehicle
but also know how to manage a project and get sponsorship from industries.
Certificate of participation will be provided by ISIE to every participant of skill development
Program.
International teams are not mandatory to attend a pre-virtual round of this event.
Certificate of participation will be provided by ISIE-INDIA to every participant of skill
development Program.
There will be 100 Point Written/Online test that will directly count in your final round
scoring.
The test will consist 50 question, all question will be from the only rule book.

2. Virtual Round: NO MARKING CRITERIA

Virtual round is a pre final round, in which all the teams have to give ‘15 minutes
presentation’ illustrating their vehicle design and other vehicle specifications in front of
judges.
In virtual round, teams have to testify that they have necessary knowledge and research
work was done to make Go-Kart.
Maximum 5 (Five) members are allowed to participate in the virtual round from every
team.
Another team member can accompany their team, but only 5 members will be allowed in
the presentation hall.
The virtual round will be held in one zone. The teams will be intimidated about the virtual
round venue.
The Number of slides must be 15 for presentation.
Teams have to submit a hard copy of all the reports before starting the presentation.
Teams also have to submit a soft copy of all the reports before starting the Presentation.
Teams have to submit all the reports at the time of virtual round i.e. Design report, CAD
report, DFMEA, DVP, and Gantt chart.
Teams selected in Virtual Round will Eligible to participate in the Dynamic round.
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2.1. Judging Criteria:
Design Report:
Design report should contain CAD/CAE of student formula car, it should also cover chassis
design and analysis, Steering system design, Brake system Design and drive train design
along with all necessary calculation.
CAD file:
It should contain all the view of vehicle with complete assembly and with and without body
works. Only jpg file required. If committee asks for original CAD file then the team is
required to submit/ Show the same on Spot.
Design Validation Plan (DVP) & Design Failure Mode effect and Analysis (DFMEA)

Project Plan (Gantt chart):

The project plan should have planned from starting to test of the vehicle.

Cost Report:
Cost report should have effective market analysis and research along with supplier details.

Vehicle Control System:

Teams required to submit control system of the vehicle it includes mechanical and Electrical
& Electronic Control system (for electric category) of the vehicle.

Technical Specification Sheet:

In this report, team has to tabularize all the specifications of all the components to be used
in a vehicle. Such as all the steering related angles, forces, dimensions, etc.

2.2. Deliverables:
Each team must submit the following documentation during the virtual round:
Group A-
General Specification:
This will include general specification of the vehicle in summarized form –
1. The overall dimension of the vehicle.
2. The weight of the vehicle.
3. Wheels and tires specification.
4. Brake specification.
5. Steering specification.
6. Power Unit Specification.
7. Transmission type.

Design Report:
This will include following –
1. Orthographic images of CAD model of Chassis (CAD files when asked).
2. Orthographic images of a complete model of vehicle (CAD files when asked).
3. Occupant packaging (diagram representing ergonomics).
4. Component packaging (images representing position and packaging of all necessary
components of the vehicle).
5. Reports showing CAE simulation on chassis, along with calculation (CAE files when
asked.)
6. Reports showing the calculation for brake selection, steering geometry. Along with
simulation reports.

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Tractive System:
This will include information about tractive system and specification of –
1. Power Unit Used.
2. Transmission System/Drive train.
3. Calculation for the transmission system.

Energy Storage system: This

report will include –
1. Battery Specifications with scan copy of the original bill and data sheet, for the electric
category.
2. Calculations resulting in the choice of battery.
3. Battery limitations and failure report.

Electrical Connection Report: This

report will include –
1. Block diagram of the whole electrical circuit.
2. Schematic, wiring diagram and blueprint using any Electrical Diagram Software.
3. Proper circuit diagram and blueprint of innovations used.

Group B –
Vehicle specification:
This report will include the following information of the vehicle, as manufactured.
1. The overall dimension of the vehicle.
2. The weight of the vehicle.
3. Wheels and tires specification.
4. Brake specification.
5. Steering specification.
6. Power Unit Specification.
7. Transmission type.

Safety considerations: This report will include all the information regarding –
1. Safety consideration for the driver.
2. Measures to minimize the risk of battery or motor overheating.
3. How teams plan to minimize risk in case of fire.

Changes made:
This report will include a comparison of the reports in Group A and Those provided in Group
B. This is to check how accurate their vehicle as compared to the one which they proposed
in Group A reports. This difference should not be more than 20%.

Electrical specification (for Electric Category): This report includes following:

1. Electrical connection diagram, as done actually on the vehicle.
2. Circuit diagram and blueprint of the electronic components used.

Note: Any requests to make changes to items described in the compulsory documentation,
after the submission deadline, must be sent to the event organizer in writing by the Team
Manager. If granted, any document submitted by a team will supersede all previous
versions.

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Group C –
In this Group the deliverables are not documents but videos and photos of the vehicle,
fulfilling following requirement.
Video showing different stages of fabrication of the vehicle and testing of the vehicle.
Pictures showing participants working at various stage of fabrication.
Team innovation video, showing their innovations and its working principle.

3. College Level Technical Inspection:

College level Technical Inspection will be
Teams are required to submit an only soft copy of T.I. a sheet as per given deadline.
The format of Technical inspection sheet will be provided by the organizer.
Teams must prepare cross pad area as per given in rule book and make a video of complete
lap of the vehicle on the same. And submit along with TI sheet in team
account.
If teams fail to submit the same may not allow participating in the final round.

4. Deadline and Penalties:

There are no exceptions to the document submission deadlines and late submissions will
incur penalties. Please note that different documents or submissions may have different
deadlines - check the website/Facebook Page.

5.Web Based submission:

Team registration form, Payment proof, team change form, Group document submission,
college level technical inspection and final design report must submit on team account at
www.imperialsociety.in.

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6.Event points:

Maximum Score Maximum Score

Round Engine Category (Go Electric Category Award

kart) (E-Kart)

Technical Inspection 0 0 -nil-

Weight test 100 100 Light Weight Award

Innovation and 100 100 Best Innovation

Design

Business Plan and 50 50 Best Marketing Plan

Cost Report

Brake and 150 150 Best Acceleration

Acceleration
Best Driver 100 100 Best driver

Cross Pad 400 400 Best Cross pad

Endurance Round 500 500 Best Endurance

Research Paper 100 100 Best Researcher

Award

Total 1500 1500

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7. Awards for the event:

Electric
Engine Category
Categories Category(Worth
(Worth amount)
amount)

CHAMPION ₹ 80,000/- ₹ 50,000/-

RUNNER'S UP ₹ 30,000/- ₹ 20,000/-

Best Endurance ₹ 10,000/- ₹ 10,000/-

Runner's Up Endurance ₹ 5,000/- ₹ 5,000/-

Best Cross pad ₹ 10,000/- ₹ 10,000/-

Cross pad Runner's Up ₹ 5,000/- NA

Best Acceleration ₹ 10,000/- ₹ 10,000/-

Best Design ₹ 10,000/-

Best Innovation ₹ 10,000/-

B- Plan & Cost ₹ 10,000/-

Best Driver ₹ 5,000/- ₹ 5,000/-

People's Choice Award ₹ 10,000/-

ISIE Future Award (10 Award) (worth)₹ 5,00,000/-

Best Research Paper Award ₹ 10,000/-

Best Start up Idea award ₹ 20,000/-

Start-up Idea Runner up ₹ 10,000/-

Total Worth ₹ 8,40,000/-

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7.1. People’s Choice Award:
Judging Criteria:
Every team required to make a video of maximum 3 minutes which must show the
manufacturing and testing of the vehicle.
The team has to submit this video to ISIEINDIA through the mail or in Team account.
ISIEINDIA will upload this video on ISIE YOUTUBE channel.
ISIEINDIA will share this video on IKR Face book page also.
The video having maximum views will be the winner of this round.

7.2. ISIE Future Award:

There is 10 same Award for the best ten selected teams, each award worth ₹ 50,000.
This amount will be given in form of discount coupon, scholarship in various national and
international level conferences to selected team’s member.
Three most Young enthusiastic teams will be selected for this award.
No. of students from 1st year and 2nd year, No. of girls participation will be also considered.
Participation in ISIE activity by team e.g. organizing an event on college/local level,
workshop and student chapter on their campus.
Team Professionalism throughout the event, Team member coordination will be also
considered.
The organizers have complete right to give these award to any team.

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TECHNICAL RULES
Vehicle Categories:
This year ISIEINDIA is introducing two categories of Go-Kart for Indian Karting Racing (IKR-
2018). The categories are as follows:

Go-Kart (Engine Powered)

This category of vehicle is for the petrol heads, those who love the sound of the engine
more than anything else. Those who are still enthusiastic about the traditional go-kart racing
and get a rush by it. In this category, the teams will compete for each other in a go kart
which houses, a 150 cc engine. Teams will be using the engine of their choice, so it’s up to
them as for how will they extract more power from there.

E- Kart (Electric Powered)

Keeping in mind the major changes that automobile industry is going through, and the
future of automobiles, we have introduced a new electric category to this event. In this
category, the teams will compete with each other housing a powerful 10 kW motor, as
driving unit of the vehicle.

Fig: Go Kart

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1. Vehicle Requirement:
1.1. Chassis Design Restrictions:
1.1.1. Chassis Material:
Teams must use tubes falling under following criteria only:
Tube type: Seamless tubes.
Outer Diameter: 1 inch to 2 inch
Minimum Wall Thickness: 1.2 mm
Material for tube: Steel/ Aluminium
Cross section: Circular
In case of steel minimum, carbon percentage should be 0.1%.
Teams must be able to present the material certificate from certified labs, along with tube
sizing.
Leaf Springs, Solid Bars, I-Bar, Rectangular Bar, or any other shape will result in immediate
disqualification.
Also, the team should have at least one open end tube in the frame (this end must be
capped).
A 3mm drill on main roll hoop should be provided for inspection of wall thickness. The the
position of drill hole should be such that, Vernier caliper can be used for inspection.

Fig: Demonstrated view of Kart

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B2- Rear bumper

B3- Side bumper

B4- Gap between tire and bumper must be at least 3 inches on either side
C- Leg compartment

F2- Rear jack point

G1- Front Hitch point

G2-Rear Hitch point

D- Seat compartment

E- Engine compartment

F1- Front jack point

1.1.2. Ground Clearance:

Ground Clearance: Minimum 1 inch and maximum 2 inches.
Ground clearance is measured from the lowest point (except tires) of the vehicle.
No compensation like – chain sprocket, brake disc, will be allowed while checking ground
clearance.

1.1.3. Maximum Turning Radius:

Maximum turning radius allowed for all the teams is 3 m. This will be checked during the
dynamic round at the time of cross pad.

1.1.4. Unstable Vehicle:

Any vehicle exhibiting handling or other vehicle dynamics that are deemed unstable by the
technical inspectors will not be permitted to participate in the dynamic events.
The decision of the Head of the Technical Committee of ISIEINDIA in this regard will be
final and binding to all.

1.1.5. Jack Point:

Teams must use two jack points. One at the front and other at the rear of the vehicle.
The jack points must be painted orange in color.
The jack point must be oriented horizontally and perpendicular to the centerline of the car.
The jack point should be made of a flat steel plate attached to the bottom of chassis.
Jack point must be – 12 inches (300 mm) long, 2 inches (50.8 mm) wide and 0.1968 inches
(5mm) thick.

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 Fig. Jack Point

1.1.6. Hitch Point:

Every vehicle must have two hitch point one at the rear end and other at the front
end.
Hitch point will be used to attach push rod.
Every team will have to fabricate detachable push rod that should have the capability to
push and pull the vehicle.
It should be painted in yellow.
Hitch point should not be at the bumper. It should be mounted on the chassis only. Hitch
point and jack points should be separate.

Fig: Hitch point

1.1.7. Roll Hoop:

It is mandatory to have a roll hoop on driver’s back.
It should be made from one piece of pipe by using bends, the roll hoop should be made
from metal pipe or tube only.
It should be supported by trusses/bracers with the main frame at a height of at least 15
inches above the lower base of chassis on the hoop.
Minimum height required for hoop is 3 inches above top most point of the helmet of the
tallest driver seated on go-kart seat.
Main Hoop braces must be constructed of closed section steel tubing.

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The Main Hoop must be supported by two braces extending in the forward or rearward
direction on both the left and right sides of the Main Hoop.
In the side view of the Frame, the Main Hoop and the Main Hoop braces must not lie on the
same side of the vertical line through the top of the Main Hoop, i.e. if the Main Hoop leans
forward, the braces must be forward of the Main Hoop, and if the Main Hoop leans
rearward, the braces must be rearward of the Main Hoop.
The Main Hoop braces must be straight, i.e. without any bends.

Fig.

Fig. RolI hoop demonstration

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1.1.8. Bumpers:
Bumpers must be installed in the front and rear of the vehicle such that they cover the tires
and protect them from front/rear collision, which may occur during the dynamic events.
Bumper should be made up of a single tube (seamless).
Tubes having joints will be discarded and the vehicle will not be given a TI OK.
The bumpers must be covered with foam pipe insulation (if they are not surrounded by body
works) so as to avoid injuries.

1.2. Wheels and Tyres:

1.2.1. Wheels Alignment:
Number of wheels: 04
Wheel alignment: Wheels should not be in a straight line in the longitudinal direction.
Wheel Base: The wheelbase is measured from the center of ground contact of the front and
rear tyres with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Minimum wheel base of the kart must be 41inches(1082.4mm)

Track Width: Smaller track width must be minimum 75% of the wheel base.

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1.2.2. Wheels Size:
Teams must use tires as per the Table 1 given below.
Teams are not allowed to form any type of grooving or cut in the tires.

Type Category Dimension

Dry(slick) tires Front D1 4.5×10.0-5
Wet tires Front W1 or W2 4.5×10.0-5
Dry(slick) tires Rear D1 7.1×11.0-5
Wet tires Rear W1 or W2 6.0×11.0-5

1.3. Driver’s Compartment:

1.3.1. Driver’s Seat:
Every team must use proper kart seat as shown in the figure below.
The seat mounting must be rigid enough to withstand the dynamic conditions. The driver
seat should be at least 3 inches away from the firewall.
The longitudinal axis of the driver seat must be nearly same as that of the kart.
Driver’s seat will be placed in this area which should be well protected having enough space
for the driver to come out easily.
The driver should be able to make egress within 5 seconds (time will be counted when the
vehicle is static and the driver is in seating position, time ends when the driver is completely
out of the vehicle and standing on the ground).

Fig : Seat

Foot Guard
There must be a member for protecting foot of driver in form of plates, plane, pipes (as
shown in fig. 8 with orange arrows) etc. such that at full throttle the drivers topmost point
of the toe is secured and protected easily, the protection should be stable and stiff and
should not be made by panel materials like pp sheet.

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 Fig: Foot guard

1.3.2. Driver’s Ergonomics:

Ergonomics should also be considered in the design. The teams are to provide Ergonomics
report, in design report, mentioning occupant packaging.
The teams are to provide ergonomics as per SAE 95th percentile Male and 5th percentile
Female rule.
The angles must be maintained as per the figure below. The values provided are optimum
values as per the ergonomics rule.
The foot point of the occupant must be below H-point.
There must be a proper and sufficient gap between the steering wheel and the driver’s body
parts.
Maximum back angle: 30 degrees from the vertical.
A well-defined driver’s compartment should be provided. Separating him/her from rest of
the components. Steering wheel, foot pedals, seat, and headrest are the only allowable
components inside the compartment. These should be designed and positioned such as to
minimize the risk of injury of the driver, during impact.
When seated normally driver’s helmet should not interfere with roll hoop.
The distance from the tip of the helmet to the tip of curve member of roll hoop must be
minimum of 3 inches.

1.3.3. Driver’s Visibility:

The driver must have adequate visibility to the front and sides of the kart.
With the driver seated in a normal driving position, he/she must have a minimum two
hundred degrees (200°) field of vision and minimum one hundred degrees (100°) to either
side of the driver.
The driver's view should not be restricted by steering wheel position.
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1.3.4. Firewall:
The firewall should separate all the fuel line system, Engine, Motor and electrical
Connections from the driver.
For rear mount and side mount engine, driver seat should be completely insulated from the
same, also the Firewall should be Minimum up to the tallest driver upper neck point.
The firewall should be free from holes, drills, open patches etc. it should be a complete
Separable sheet which divides driver and engine compartment separately.
The firewall(s) must be a rigid, non-permeable surface made from 1.5 mm or thicker
aluminium or proven equivalent.
The firewall(s) must seal completely against the passage of fluids and hot gasses, including
driver’s back, left-right sides and the floor of the cockpit. There can be no holes in a firewall.
Use of glass wool, any other non-standard none approved material should not be used.
From firewall, the driver should be minimum 2 inches away in all directions.
Making any type of mounting for a kill switch, brake light, fire extinguisher, seat etc. and any
unwanted cut on fire wall is strictly prohibited.

1.4. Steering:
1.4.1. Steering Mechanism:
Teams can use any type of mechanical steering mechanism. (Rack and Pinion/ Steer by wire
is excluded).
The steering wheel must be mechanically connected to the wheels, i.e. “steer-by-wire” or
electrically actuated steering is prohibited.
All parts of steering system (steering column, track rod, tie rod, etc.) must be of metal
except Steering wheel.
Carbon fiber, nylon, plastic etc. are not allowed.

1.4.2. Steering Wheel:

The steering wheel must have a continuous perimeter that is near circular or near oval, i.e.
the outer perimeter profile can have some straight sections, but no concave sections. “H” or
cut-out wheels are not allowed.
Allowable steering system free play is limited to Seven degrees (7°) total measured at the
Steering wheel.
Minimum dimension of steering wheel.
Full circle: outer diameter (O.D) of 10 inches
Elliptical: Major axis diameter of 10 inches and minor axis diameter of 8 inches.

1.4.3. Steering Lock:

The steering system must have positive steering stops that prevent the steering linkages
from locking up (the inversion of a four-bar linkage at one of the pivots).
The stops may be placed on the uprights and must prevent the tires from contacting body,
or frame members during the track events.

1.5. Braking:
1.5.1. Braking System:
Teams must use the hydraulic braking system.
"Brake-by-wire" systems are prohibited.
The brakes must be able to act on both the rear wheels.
The hydraulic circuit must have its own fluid reservoir, either by use of separate reservoirs
or by the use of a dammed, OEM-style reservoir.
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1.5.2. Brake Pedals:
The brake pedal must be fabricated from steel or aluminum or machined from steel,
Aluminium or Titanium.
Pedal should only be operated from driver’s foot and use of hand operated levers for
braking mechanism is not allowed.
Pedal Locks: The pedal travel should be restricted to some distance by some kind of locking
mechanisms.

1.5.3. Brake over travel Switch:

A brake pedal over-travel switch must be installed on the car as part of the shutdown
system and wired in series with the shutdown buttons. This switch must be installed so that
in the event of brake system failure such that the brake pedals over travels, it will result in
the shutdown of the system, which will eventually help controlling the system.

Fig: Brake over travel

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1.5.4. Brake Light:
The kart must be equipped with a red color brake light.
The brake light itself must be near round shape.
Each brake light must be clearly visible from the rear in very bright sunlight. It must be on
the top-center of Roll hoop as shown in the figure below.

Fig: brake light

1.6. Power Unit and Transmission:
1.6.1. Engine:
1.6.1.1. Engine Specification:
Engine Type: Single cylinder, four strokes, air cooled
Fuel Type: Petrol
Maximum Capacity: 150 cc
Teams are free to use the engine of their choice, given it fulfills the condition provided
above.
Also, the teams must be able to provide a valid engine number during engine registration.

Engine Manipulation: During the final round technical inspector checks governor setting,
and mention the same RPM for all go-kart. The governor setting once set, teams are not
allowed to manipulate/ change.

1.6.1.2. Engine Usage: One engine can be used for 2 consecutive events i.e., IKR 2017-
2018 and IKR 2018-2019. For teams procuring new engine this year can use it again for next
year.

1.6.1.3. Old Engine:

For teams procuring new engine this year, can use it again for next year.
For teams using an engine which has been procured last year for any event, can use their
Engine for this year only.
Teams must be able to show a properly dated bill during the event, as proof of engine
procurement.

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1.6.1.4. Muffler and Exhaust:
The teams must keep in mind that they should select the appropriate exhaust system.
In order to reduce the noise, efficient exhaust silencers are compulsory.
It should be on chassis or through chassis member only.
The exhaust system must be properly shielded preventing the delicate parts, which may get
affected if exposed to the heat.
The exhaust must be mounted properly to avoid the physical contacts of the viewers or the
technical inspectors.
Shielding to exhaust pipe with cotton rope, jute rope is strictly prohibited.

1.6.1.5. Engine and Battery Compartment:

This area holds the power house of the Go-Kart.
This area should be well equipped to hold the heavy components of the Go-Kart.
Engine or Battery can be placed in the left or right of the driver compartment or behind the
roll hoop but it should be properly covered with the firewall and should meet the
requirement of rule 1.3.4.

Fig: Engine and Battery Compartment

1.6.1.6. Engine Tuning:
For teams participating in engine category, they are allowed to tune their engines.
Teams must keep in check that the engine tuning should not affect the engine capacity in
any way.

1.6.1.7. Engine Registration:

Immediately after the results of the virtual round, the teams will be provided with the last
date of engine registration.
The teams will be able to register their engine for free.
The teams must provide the engine details at their team account for registration of their
Engine.
A valid engine number should also be provided for the registration to be completed.

1.6.2. Fuel Tank (For engine category):

Replacement of fuel tank or doing any change in the fuel tank and its position is strictly
Prohibited.
Fuel tank must not be covered with any external material so that fuel can be easily filled in it
by Stewards or Marshals.
Fuel tank capacity: 05 Litres.
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1.6.2.1. Fuel Tank Spill over prevention and Drain:
Every vehicle must have a spill over prevention container mounted on the top of the fuel
tank which should prevent the fuel being accidentally spilling on any part of the
engine or exhaust.
The sidewalls of the Spill over tank should be at least 3 inches in height.
The spill over tank should be manufactured and mounted properly.
The fuel in the spill over tank must be transported to the ground by the use of proper drain
linings. Drain lining could be a fuel line material or any pipe.
Drain lining should be directed towards the ground with the rigid support of the frame with
proper nylon ties.

1.6.2.2. Fuel Tank Position:

For teams using Briggs and Stratton engine or Honda engine can use the fuel tank provided
with the engine.
For teams using any other engine, like that of some motorbike or other two wheeler, they
must use a rectangular/ cylindrical shaped tank made of plastic/ steel.
The tank must be placed at least, 150 mm distance from the engine.
The tank must be provided with a spill over prevention system as mentioned above in
section (Refer article: 1.6.2.1).

1.6.3. Motor Unit:

1.6.3.1. Motor Specification:
Teams participating in Electric Category. They must use the motor of the following
specification:
Motor Type: DC/AC
Maximum Power: 10KW
Maximum Voltage: 96V

1.6.4. Battery Storage:

Teams must use a battery of the following configuration:
Maximum voltage: 96V
Maximum Capacity: 120AH

Note: The motor must not deliver power more than 10Kw at any time during any event.
Maximum voltage, which can be used, is limited to 96V only. Teams are free to use any
type of motors and controllers compatible with them without compromising these
boundary conditions.

1.6.4.1. Battery Type:

The teams can use either of the following of types of the batteries – lead acid, Li-ion.

1.6.4.2. Battery Pack and position:

The firewall must separate the electrical transmission from the driver.
Battery cover must be designed and manufactured by the teams.
The cover material must be fire and electric proof and properly insulated by fiber.
Flexible rubber or plastic sheets are not allowed to be used as covers.
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Also, the battery cover should be made up of rigid plastic/glass fiber/ sheet metal,with an
insulating coating.
It should be mounted rigidly during the event, nylon ties, strings or wire of any kind is not
allowed for mounting.
The casing of the battery should be fixed/ welded/ fastened (using lock nuts) with the
chassis. If power storage pack is capable of spilling dangerous liquids when damaged, there
must be a spill-proof barrier between that storage pack and solar car occupants.
The cover should be the de-attachable type, if required then it can be easily removed from
batteries.

1.6.5. Transmission System:

1.6.5.1. Transmission Types:
The transmission to be used in the Go-Karts must be of rear wheel drive only.
The teams are free to use any type of transmission system – gear box/ CVT/ Chain and
sprocket attached to a centrifugal clutch.
The teams are free to use any sort of designs i.e. the use of differential, through the axle,
the wheel mounting hub or by any other means.

1.6.5.2. Throttle Paddle:

Only foot operated paddle is allowed (Hand operated lever will not allow).
There should be a positive lock provided with the throttle paddle.
This throttle stopper should be placed such that the throttle wire is not over stressed and
before the max motion of the throttle the stopper should restrict the paddle.

1.6.5.3. Scatter Shield:

The team must use scatter shield for covering chain, sprocket etc. It must be rigidly mounted
to chassis but not with any moving part of the kart. It can be of the metal net but capable to
prevent scattering of small parts of the transmission system. Exposed high-speed final drive
train equipment such as Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs), differential, sprockets,
gears, pulleys, torque converters, clutches, belt drives and clutch drives, must be fitted with
scatter shields in case of failure.

Fig: scatter shield

1.7. Safety Measurements:

1.7.1.1. Kill Switch:
There should be three kill switches in the Go-Kart.
They should be placed in such a way that one can be easily accessed by the driver and other
two should be mounted on either side of roll hoop.
Kill switch must be of bright red color so that it can be clearly visible from a long distance.
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It should be a push to off type, it should not be a simple push button which retraces after
the button is pressed.
The kill switch used should be as shown in the figure below.
Home appliance switches should not be used as kill switches.

Fig: Kill switch

1.7.1.2. Kill Switch Mounting:

The kill switch must be installed properly and rigidly in a case.
Mounting the kill switch with plastic/metallic ties or wires is strictly prohibited.
Mounting of kill switch on fire wall of roll hoop is strictly prohibited.
Kill switch mounted over the roll hoop must be placed using clamps.

1.7.1.3. Kill Switch Sticker:

There must be a sticker on which kill switch is written with arrow sign in red color, showing
the position of the kill switch.

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1.7.1.4. Fusing:
All electrical systems must be appropriately fused. Batteries should be either dry lead acid,
or the Li-ion or lipo type, batteries should be shielded properly from the driver.
Battery terminal should be insulated using proper battery plastic caps or by gel, use of tapes,
cardboard or plastic sheet, rubber sheet or insulation tape is not allowed.

1.7.1.5. Wire Insulation:

All the electrical wire should be harnessed properly with plastic tubes, spiral rolls, rubber
sleeves such that the wires are not exposed.
Proper joining method should be used for wires, simple plastic tapes, insulation tapes are
not allowed, wires should be routed through the chassis or non-moving member.

1.7.1.6. Fire Extinguishers:

The team must have 2 fire extinguishers each of 1 kg.
At least one must be rigidly mounted in driver sitting compartment and other must be in
hand of a team member in every static and dynamic test during the final round. The fire
extinguisher should not be mounted on the firewall.
It should be in seat compartment only in such a way that driver can easily access to it while
seated in a kart.

1.7.1.7. Lock Nut:

The team must use lock nut in the wheel assembly, steering mounting, suspension, Power
unit and transmission mounting.

Fig: lock nut

Note: Use of any type of plastic or metal tie (such as zip tie, wrap tie, twist tie, wire etc.)
for fixing body parts or any components of kart (except- insulating pipe and wires) are
strictly not allowed.

Fig: zip tie

1.7.1.8. Fast Nuts:

It is mandatory to use only metal fast nuts and bolts for body works etc.

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1.7.1.9. Mountings:
All the mountings of the steering system, braking system (except brake light), engine &
transmission system, body works (including firewall) must be of metal.

1.7.1.10. Seat Belt:

The seat belt is not allowed for this event.

1.8. Body Works:

Sharp edges on the body work other protruding components are prohibited.
It must cover from front bumper to steering wheel so that any outer material or debris from
the track (pebbles, small mechanical components etc.) cannot strike or reach seat
Compartment.
Teams are free to design their own body works, but it must fulfil the minimum criteria as per
the figure is given below.

1.8.1. Outer Body works:

Every team must have a minimum amount of body work as shown in the figure below.
o Front body work (Similar to that in front view).
o Left and Right side body work (Similar to that shown in the left and rear front view).
o Rear bodywork (Similar to that shown in rear view).

Teams are not allowed to use full round type bumpers as shown in the figure below.
The bumpers used should be at least 5 inches height from the lower base of the chassis.

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1.8.2. Floor Closeout:
All Go-Karts must have a floor close-out made of one or more panels, which separate the
driver from the pavement of the chassis.
Small gaps should not exceed more than 3mm, also the close out should be capable of
taking drivers load while he stands, egress & moves out of the kart, non-rigid close outs will
not be entertained.
It must prevent track debris to enter the kart.
Note: Floor close out should start from firewall of roll hoop and should be up to the front
most part

1.9. Compulsory Advertisement:

Before coming to Final Round all the teams compulsorily need to paste Kart Number stickers
on the front body panel, both sides and rear bumper body work as shown in the figure
below. For team number stickers:
Diameter: 6 inches
Background color: Yellow
Text color: Black
Shape: Circular
The text should be placed such as that it is visible clearly from the distance of 10 m.
ISIEINDIA logo: Teams must leave a space of 8 inches x 4 inches at the front.
IKR logo: Teams must leave a space of 8 inches x 4 inches at the front.
FMSCI logo: Teams must leave a space of 8 inches x 4 inches at the front.
For sponsors: Teams can place sponsors logo at the side body.
College Logo: Teams must place team logo and college logo in the front.
ISIEINDIA and IKR logos are to be placed as per figure below.

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DYNAMIC ROUND
1. Dynamic Round Registration
Dynamic Round is the final stage of the event, which is set up to check the vehicle on various
parameters, including the final endurance race. In this stage, the teams have to pass various
rounds, before entering into the endurance round. These rounds will test the vehicle on
various parameters – such as maneuverability, braking, acceleration, hill climb, the technical
aspect of the vehicle, the safety aspect of the vehicle, etc.
Teams will enter the dynamic round by registering themselves at the help desk. During
registration, teams are to submit several documents.

1.1. Documents to submit at help desk:

Final design and manufacturing report.
Business plan report and power point presentation.
Innovation report and video.
Copy of all Team member’s College/University I-card or any document recognizing that they
are a student of that College/ University.
Copy of Team Faculty advisor College/University I-card or any document recognizing that
he/she is a faculty of that College/ University. (if present) Copy of Blood group report of
Captain & Drivers.
Driver’s driving license and medical insurance copy.

2. Briefings:
The participants and drivers briefing is a meeting organized by the organizing committee of
the course for all participants and drivers entered in the event.

2.1. The aim of Briefing:

To remind participants and drivers of the specific points of the rules and regulations
concerning the organization of the event.
To remind them of the safety notions, either general or specific to the circuit used. To give
any clarification concerning the interpretation of the regulations.
The time of the briefing will be mentioned in the schedule of the final round.
During the briefing, no member can exit or enter in briefing hall. The extra meeting may be
organise.
The presence of all concerned participants and drivers is mandatory throughout the briefing
under pain of a sanction or even of a possible exclusion from the event.
Two attendance sheets shall be signed, one by drivers and other by participants.
If any team fails to attend the Briefing then they are disqualified from the Final event.
This disqualification can prevent by taking permission to attend the special briefing. But by
paying a mandatory fine INR 5000 per team.
This fine can be paid to stewards for hosting a special briefing.

3. Photo session/ Media Interview:

There will be a photo session of event Guests, Stewards, scrutineer, marshals, teams
captain, Team driver etc.
All team’s captain must present in formal dress for Teams captain photo shoot.

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All drivers (either both or only one) of the team must present in full driver safety kit for
drivers photo shoot.

4. Static Events:
4.1. Technical Inspection (T.I)
Technical inspection is done to check whether the Kart is able to participate safely and
reliably in the event. T.I will also check for compliance with the Rule book. There are no
points for this round. Each team must qualify this round.
The technical inspection will conduct a series of stages. Each stage will check each aspect of
the Kart. In each stage, one or more specialists from that department will be there. He /
She will scrutinize the Kart.

Teams have to clear all the stages of the Technical Inspection. Stages are listed below.

o Safety
o Weight and dimensional test
o Vision test Structural reliability and design
o Steering, Braking, Engine transmission
o Cost Report and Bills

Only three members are allowed per team during T.I. Team caption and one of the drivers
must be present in full driver safety kit. It is team’s responsibility to bring all the documents
during T.I which includes the following data .

o Driver’s license (original)

o Insurance documents (original)
o Blood group report of both drivers and captain (original) o Complete reports including
design report
Each Kart must pass all parts of technical inspection and testing before it is permitted to
participate in any dynamic event. The exact procedures and instruments employed for
inspection and testing are entirely at the discretion of the Chief Scrutinizer.
Visible access can be provided by removing body panels or by providing removable access
panels to check the various components.
Karts must be presented for technical inspection in finished condition, i.e. fully assembled,
complete and ready-to-run. Scrutinizer will not inspect any Go-Kart presented for inspection
in an unfinished state.

4.1.1. Corrections:
If a Go-Kart is deemed to a concern or does not comply with the rules, then a correction
must be done to get re-inspected.
Use of mechanical application (cutting, grinding, drilling, welding etc.) for correcting/
repairing kart can only be done in the Hot Pit provided.
No team will be allowed to perform any mechanical process at Pit. Only 2 attempts will be
given to clear their Technical Inspection.
Within given time duration teams have to qualify T.I using their both chances. Its team owns
the responsibility to line up and qualify Technical Inspection.
Once the Kart passes the T.I no modifications are allowed. If any Kart found modified will be
disqualified.
Teams should go through the entire check list in the T.I sheets, prior to the final round to
prevent disqualifications.
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Note-If any team fails to qualify Technical Inspection by scrutinizer then they can
only participate in static events but not in any of the dynamic events.

4.2. Weight Test:

The weight of the Go-Kart should not exceed more than 130 kg without a driver.
It can be check by putting all 4 wheels upon 4 weighing machines (each wheel on each
weight machine) and adding all displaying values from each weight machine.

4.3. Design report Vs. Manufactured Go-Kart

The objective of the design event is to evaluate the engineering effort that went into the
design of the kart.
The teams are also checked on the basis of how the engineering meets the intent of the
market.
The kart that illustrates the best use of engineering to meet the design goals and the best
understanding of the design by the team members will win the Best Design Award.
In the design report to be submitted, the document should contain a brief description of the
Go-Kart with the majority of the report specifically addressing only the engineering, design
features, and Go-Kart concepts new for this year's event.
It can also contain various analysis reports, blue prints of self-manufactured parts and
evidence must be brought up for the Scrutinizer to check.
The Scrutinizers will evaluate the engineering effort based upon the team’s design report,
responses to questions and an inspection of the kart.
The design Scrutinizer will inspect the kart to determine if the design concepts are adequate
and appropriate for the application.
Maximum Point for this round is 100.

4.4. B-Plan and Cost Analysis Presentation:

This is a presentation based around. Each team has to prepare a presentation about how
they can market their Kart and how they are surveying the market for maximum profit if
they commercialize their Kart.
They also have to submit their business plan report. Each team will have 15 min for
presentation.
The presentation should not be more than 15 slides. Best business plan award will be
selected from this round. This round has 100 points.
In this report, the cost of the components used in the Go-Kart must be specified. It is cross
checked with the Go-Kart to ensure every component and system is present. The actual cost
must not vary with that in the report.

4.5. Innovation Round:

In this round scrutinizer will check team’s new ideas. Judges may question anyone in the
teams regarding their Kart’s innovation.
It is not a compulsory round, however, points from this round will be used to calculate the
overall winners. Each award carries a maximum of 100 points.
Since it is static round it will be held right after the technical inspection under the specified
Pit allotted to teams.
Teams are advised to prepare separate reports for each of the awards so that it will be easy
for the scrutinizers to evaluate.

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5. Dynamic Events:
5.1. Brake Test:
All the Go-Karts have to pass the brake test to participate in dynamic events.
The Go-Kart must stop in a straight line after the brake is applied on the Go-Kart.
Each Go-Kart will be given 2 attempts to pass the brake test. But in case if the Go-Kart
passes the test in the first attempt it will not be given any other trials.
Teams have to clear the braking test. Brake Test does not have any points, but it is
mandatory for the teams to qualify this round to participate in the dynamic round.
The teams will be given a stretch of 50m to accelerate their vehicle and achieve a minimum
speed of 40kmph, and then they will have a braking zone of 5m.
As soon as the front of the vehicle touches starting line of braking zone the brakes are to be
applied.
The rear wheels should lock as soon as the brake is applied.
The teams must not overshoot the braking zone.
The vehicle must not deviate more than 10 degrees from its traveling line.

5.2. Acceleration Test:

The acceleration event evaluates the Go-Kart’s acceleration in a straight line on the flat
pavement.

5.2.1. Procedure:
The karts will accelerate from a standing start over a distance of 50 m on a flat surface.
The foremost part of the Go-Kart will be staged at exactly behind the starting line. The time
taken to accelerate would be measured.

5.2.2. Scoring:
The acceleration score is based upon the corrected elapsed time. Elapsed time will be
measured from the time the karts crosses the starting line until it crosses the finish line.

Scoring formula: 200 × [(Tlongest–Tours)/ (Tlongest- Tshortest)]

5.2.3. Penalty:
Comes Down or Out (DOO): A two second (2 sec) penalty will be added for each DOO
(including entry and exit gate cones) that occurred on that particular run to give the
corrected elapsed time.
Did Not Attempt (DNA): If the Go-Kart did not attempt or if it does not complete the event,
then those teams would receive DNA.

5.3. Cross Pad:

In this round, the Kart should be driven through a track specified by the organizers.
This round checks the manoeuvrability of Kart, to measure the Kart’s cornering ability on a
flat surface while making a constant-radius turn and driver’s skill.

5.3.1. Cross Pad Layout-

There will be two (2) pairs of concentric circles in a figure of eight patterns. The centers of
these circles will be 13m apart.
The inner circles will be 10m in diameter, and the outer circles will be 16m in diameter. The
driving path will be the 3m (9.842 feet) path between the inner and outer circles.

The Go-Karts will enter and exit through gates on a 3 m wide path that is tangential to the
circles where they meet.
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It (Kart) will pass through multiple movements on either side path, where cones are placed
in such a way that the Kart will make sinusoidal wave pattern about cones without touching
them.
There are 6 cones at a distance of 3m each and 1 cone at a center of a circle of radius 6m.
Tyres will be placed as an extreme stopping point at a distance of 10m from exit gate. The
path for cross pad is described in the figure given below

Fig. Cross-pad layout

5.3.2. Procedure-
The track is laid as shown above and the Go-Karts will enter the track perpendicular to the
figure eight.
They must take one full lap on the right circle to establish the turn and the Go-Kart must
move on to the left circle to complete the lap. This completes one lap.
After that Kart have to move for multiple movements on either side path and revolve about
the center cone. Finally, Kart will move to the exit gate.
The driver has to stop his/her kart within 10m after exit gate.
A driver has the option to take a second run immediately after the first.

Scoring formula: 300 × [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest- Tshortest)]

Note: Each team may make two (2) attempts but with different drivers.Scoring will be based on the
better of the two attempts.

5.3.3. Penalties:
Cones Out/touch- A penalty of 1 second will be added to the time for every one that is
knocked out/touch (including gate cones).
Cone Down- A penalty of 2 seconds will be added to the time for every one that is knocked
down (including gate cones).
Missing cone- A penalty of 5 seconds will be added for missing a cone during multiple
movements on either side path and 10 sec for missing centre cone.
Unfinished- Go-Karts that has gone out of the track will continue as long as they have not
gone off course will be classified as Unfinished.
Incorrect Laps- Go-Karts that do not follow procedure, i.e. run an incorrect number of laps
or run the Laps in the wrong sequence will also be classified as unfinished.

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Tyre touch/hit- A penalty of 50 points will be added if the driver doesn't stop the kart within
10 m after exit gate.
Skid-A penalty of 50 points will be added if the driver intentionally skids/drift the kart after
exit gate.

5.5. Endurance Round:

The endurance event is designed to evaluate the Go-Kart’s overall performance, reliability,
and efficiency.

5.5.1. Procedure & Specifications:

In general, the team completing the laps in the shortest time will earn the maximum points
available for this event. The endurance distance is approximately 30km (18.641miles). Driver
changes can be made after completion of 15 km. Also 4 Wheel to wheel racing is prohibited.
Passing another Go-Kart may only be done in an established passing zone.
Course speeds can be estimated by the following course specifications. Average speed
should be around 45 km/hr. (28 mph) with top speeds of approximately 70 km/hr.

5.5.2. Race Track:

Teams can see a racing track with dimension on web site soon/ will be intimated through
mail.

Scoring formula: 400× [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest- Tshortest)]

Inexperienced Driver:
The Chief Marshal/Director of Operations may disqualify a driver if the driver is too slow,
too aggressive, or driving in a manner that, in the sole opinion of the event officials,
demonstrates
an inability to properly control their Go-Kart.
This will result in a Did Not Finish (DNF) for the event.

Endurance Go-Kart Restarting:

The Go-Kart must be capable of restarting at all-time once the Go-Kart has begun the event.
Marshal will assist if there is a problem in engine starting. No team members are allowed on
track.
If Go-Kart stops on the track, 2 minutes will be given and if the kart is not able to restart.
DNF will be given.

6. Flags:
There are two types of flags which are command flags &Informational flags. The command
flags command the teams and they must obey without any question while the informational
flags give us information to guide along the laps.

6.1. Command Flags:

Black Flag - Pull into the penalty box for discussion with the director of Operations or
another official concerning an incident. A time penalty may be assessed for such incident.
Brown Flag - Pull into the penalty box for a mechanical inspection of your Go-Kart,
something has been observed that needs closer inspection.

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Blue Flag - Pull into the designated passing zone to be passed by a faster competitor or
competitors. Obey the course marshal’s hand or flag signals at the end of the passing zone
to merge into the competition.
Checker Flag - Your segment has been completed. Exit the course at the first opportunity
after crossing the finish line.
Green Flag - Your segment has started, enter the course under the direction of the starter.
Note: If you are unable to enter the course when directed, wait for another green flag as the
opening in traffic may have closed.
Red Flag - Come to an immediate safe controlled stop on the course. Pull to the side of the
course as much as possible to keep the course open follow course marshal’s directions.
Yellow Flag (Stationary) - Danger, SLOW DOWN, be prepared to take evasive action,
something
has happened beyond the flag station. NO PASSING unless directed by the course marshals.
Yellow Flag (Waved) - Great Danger, SLOW DOWN, evasive action is most likely required, BE
PREPARED TO STOP, something has happened beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless
directed by the course marshals.

6.2. Informational Flags:

Orange Flag - Something is on the racing surface that should not be there. Be prepared for
evasive manoeuvres to avoid the situation. (Course marshals may be able to point out what
and where it is located, but do not expect it.)
White Flag - There is a slow moving Go-Kart on the course that is much slower than you are.
Be prepared to approach it at a cautious rate.

6.3. Endurance Penalties:

The penalties in effect during the endurance event are listed below:
Come down or out: Five (5) seconds per cone. This includes cones before the start line and
after the finish line.
Off Course (OC): For an off Course, the driver must re-enter the track at or prior to the
missed gate or a twenty (20) second penalty will be assessed.
Missed Slalom: Missing one or more gates of a given slalom will incur a twenty (20) second
penalty.
Bump
No matter with the reason and the intensity of the contact, if any kart hits another kart
following cases will be applicable
(Case 1) If kart 2 hits Kart 1 and if no breakage, dent, scratch occurs on any of the two karts,
then a penalty of 20 points will be on team 2.
(Case 2) If kart 2 hits Kart 1 and breakage, dent, scratch occur on any of the two parts, then
both teams will be disqualified from Endurance.

Note- breakage, dent, scratch after hitting will check by marshal either on spot or after
race completes.
Push out-If Kart 1 constricts the drivable section towards the outside line forcing Kart 2 to
leave the drivable section either partially or complete and if the Karts have touched each
other or not, in both cases a penalty of 20 sec will be added on Kart 1.
Multiple movements on either side- If kart 1 found doing multiple movements on either
side of the track, stopping the path of Kart 2 and not let Kart 2 to overtake. In this case, Kart
1 will be disqualified from Endurance.

Short-cut- If Kart 2 leaves the track completely and returns to the track at a different section for
overtaking other kart or taking a shortcut. A penalty of 20 sec will be added on Kart 2.
Running Out of Order: A penalty of 2 Minutes will be awarded.

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DRIVER’S HANDBOOK
1. Driver’s Requirement:
Every team should have minimum two drivers.
1.1. Driver’s License:
Team members who will drive a competition vehicle at any time during a competition must
hold a valid, the government issued driver's license.
1.2. Driver Restrictions:
Driver must be from the team. The professional driver from outside is not allowed to ride
the vehicle during the competition.
1.3. Medical Insurance:
Individual medical insurance coverage is required for both driver and is the sole
responsibility of the driver. A driver without a valid Medical Insurance will not be allowed to
drive in the Dynamic Events.
1.4. Age:
The minimum age required to be a driver in the competition is 18 years.

2. Driver’s Equipment:

Drivers Safety Gear:

The following are the minimum requirements and restrictions that will be enforced through
technical inspection, at any stage of the competition. Noncompliance if any observed by the
inspection/organizing/judging committee members must be corrected and no vehicles
without passing the technical inspection would be allowed to participate further in the
event. All the parts of Driver’s Safety Gear must meet the required rating (specified). No
driver would be allowed to drive the vehicle without the complete driver’s safety gear in any
of the dynamic events.

Driver’s Suit:
A fire resistant one piece suit, made from a minimum of 1 layer that covers the body from
the neck Down to the ankles and the wrists. The suit must be certified to either one of the
Following standards and be labeled such as SFI 3.2A/1 (or higher) / FIA Standard 1986.

Underclothing:
It is strongly recommended that all drivers Wear fire resistant under clothing SFI 3.2A/5 /
FIA standard 1986 or higher (long pants and long sleeve t -shirt) under their approved
driving suit. This fire resistant underclothing (SFI/ FIA rated) should be made from an
acceptable fire resistant material and should cover the driver’s body completely from neck
down to ankles and also the wrists.

Note: If you do not wear fire resistant under clothing, it is strongly recommended that you
wear cotton underclothing (t-shirt and long underpants) under your approved driving suit.

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Helmet:
A well- fitting closed face helmet that meets one of the following certifications and is
labeled as such-Snell K2000, K2005, K2010, M2000, M2005, M2010, SFI 31.2A, SFI
31.1/2005-FIA 8860-2004, FIA 8860-2010. Open faced helmets are not allowed. All helmets
to be used in the competition must be presented during Technical Inspection where
approved helmets will be a sticker. The organizer reserves the right to impound all non-
approved helmets until the end of the competition.

Balaclava:
A balaclava which covers the driver’s head, hair, and neck, made from an acceptable fire
resistant material (SFI 3.2A/5 / FIA standard 1986 or higher) as or a full helmet skirt of
acceptable fire resistant material. The balaclava requirement applies to drivers of either
gender, with any hair length.

Neck Support:
The neck support must be a full circle (360°) and SFI rated. Horseshoe collars are not
allowed. Simpson, RCI, G-Force, Deist or Leaf Racing Products supply neck collars that meet
this requirement.

Gloves:
Fire resistant gloves made from made from acceptable fire resistant material (SFI/ FIA rated)
Gloves of all leather construction or fire resistant gloves constructed using leather palms
with no insulating fire resisting material underneath are not acceptable.

Shoes:
Fire resistant shoes made from acceptable fire resistant material shoes must be certified to
the standard and labeled as such: SFI 3.2A/ FIA 8856-2000.

Note: Sports shoes/Canvas shoes/Leather shoes/Industrial safety shoes are not allowed at
any point of the event.

Socks:
Fire resistant socks made from acceptable fire resistant material, which covers the bare skin
between the driver’s suit and the boots or shoes.

3. Code of Conduct during the event:

When attending driver’s meet or any other meeting/briefing session driver should be there
with complete safety gears, unless advised otherwise by organizing committee of IKR.
Driver’s suit and other safety gears should always be ready in the pit so that they can change
into their suits as soon as possible.
The driver should not drive the car during the event unless advised to do so.
If the team is found driving the vehicle unnecessarily without permission then the team will
be disqualified.
Before every event teams must inform the driver who will be driving the vehicle. Only he
will be allowed to drive for that event. However, if team decide to change the driver then
they must do it by consent of organizing a team of IKR. During endurance, change of driver is
not permitted.
The driver should not consume any objectionable items (cigarette, alcohol, etc.,) before
entering for the event.

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The driver should drive in a safe and professional way.
The vehicle should not touch each other, as this may result in
disqualification/penalizing of the team as per rule mentioned in the rulebook.
Overtaking must be done in a legal way, illegal overtake (details will be explained before
endurance event) may lead to penalty or disqualification of the team from endurance.
While defending their position, it should be done in a professional way, the driver should
not block faster vehicle’s way intentionally. If found, they will be penalized accordingly.
Driver’s must follow and obey instructions of track marshals all the time. Marshals will
communicate with the driver through flag signals, they must obey those signals.
Each driver should be on call with team representatives, throughout the endurance. This for
the safety of the driver, so that in the case of medical emergency either teammate or
organizers can reach him/her.
Driver must use “in the ear” type of headphones only during the race, “over the ear”
headphones are strictly restricted.
In the case of mechanical failure/breakdown, the vehicle will not be allowed to continue
further. The team will be awarded DNF.
If any team hits other teams’ vehicle then the first team (which has caused the accident) will
be disqualified, and the other team (which is the victim) will be allowed to run only after a
complete checkup of components. In the case of breakdown due to this accident, the first
team will have to pay for the loss of that component.

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