Rules and Procedures Outline 2016 Indiana Super Mileage Engineering Challenge

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1 Rules and Procedures Outline 2016 Indiana Super Mileage Engineering Challenge Revised September

2 INDEX I.GENERAL... Page 3 II. ORGANIZATION Page 3 III. CLASSES OF COMPETION Page 3 Prototype Gasoline Class: Division I (3A, 4A, and 5A) Prototype Gasoline Class: Division II (1A and 2A) Developmental Class Off-Track Awards IV. RULES GOVERNING THE EVENT Page 5 1. Safety Page 5 2. Vehicle number page 5 3. Chassis/Body Page 5 4. Engine Page 6 5. Fuel Tanks/ Fuel/ Lubrication Page 7 6. Visibility......Page 8 7. Safety Belts......Page 8 8. Vehicle Access Page 8 9. On Board Fire Extinguisher......Page Driver Position Page Clutch and Transmission Page Exhaust System Page Emergency Shut-Down......Page Design dimensions.....page Tires, Wheels, Axles....Page Guards and Shields:....Page Maneuverability...Page Braking......Page Stability......Page Ventilation....Page Firewall/Bulkhead...Page Safety Wire:.....Page Drivers Page Additional Inspections.....Page 14 V. PROPOSAL PROCESS Page 14 VI. RULES FOR TECHNICAL INSPECTION Page 15 VII. RULES FOR COMPETITION.....Page Distance/Time Page Fuel tanks.....page Fueling Page Start Page Finish Page Scoring Page Driving Notes Page General Notes Page Awards......Page 18 2

3 I General The objective of this competition is to provide Indiana high school students with an educational activity that combines the theoretical aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with practical experience in designing, fabricating, testing, accessing, and competing with an actual solution to the problem of fuel efficiency in today s modern vehicles. Participating students will be challenged to build a vehicle that can achieve the most miles per gallon of fuel used. The vehicles will run a designated course. Design and construction of the vehicle is intended to be a student project performed by the students under the guidance and supervision of adult faculty members and/or parents. Parts and components fabricated by non-students should be kept to the minimum. Where outside facilities must be used, the instructors should ask those facilities to allow maximum student participation or, at the least, request that they provide explanations of the operations involved and allow students to observe the process. II Organization The Indiana Super Mileage Engineering Challenge (ISMEC) is sanctioned by the Engineering/Technology Educators of Indiana and the Indiana Department of Education, and is conducted under the supervision of the ISMEC Competition Committee. The Competition Committee shall have complete authority over all phases of the event including the establishment and publication of rules governing the event. The Competition Committee shall consist of two co-directors as well as other members, whom will be appointed by the ETEI Executive Committee as needed. These co-directors will be required to report to the E/TEI Executive committee. In any dispute, protest or inquiry, the decision of the Competition Committee will be final. III Classes of Competition Two classes of competition are provided; Prototype Gasoline Class and Developmental Class. The Prototype Gasoline Class will be further divided into two divisions; Division I and Division II. Each school s classification from the IHSAA athletic class for their boy s basketball team in the current school year will determine which ISMEC Prototype Division they will compete in. Career Centers will be classified by total enrollment. (DI=530 students or more, DII=529 students and below). Each school may have multiple teams/vehicles/entries in both the Prototype Class and/or the Developmental Class as long as the number of team members is limited to 15 for each team/vehicle. 3

4 Prototype Gasoline Class: Division I (3A and 4A OR enrollment of 530 students and above) Teams are allowed to choose the engine used, along with making any modifications to that engine. The engine used is required to be powered solely by gasoline fuel. Division II (1A and 2A OR enrollment of 529 students and below) Developmental Class Teams are allowed to choose the engine used, along with making any modifications to that engine. The engine used is required to be powered solely by gasoline fuel. Schools may also enter a developmental class for alternative fuels or alternative vehicle designs (example: Urban designs or alternate fuel types). All cars in this class must comply with all other provisions of these rules. If a fuel is used other than gasoline, teams will be required to bring their own supply of fuel and fill their own tanks. Alternate fuel will NOT be provided by ISMEC. This class will be judged based upon the proposal submitted, AND the successful pass through technical inspection, AND the ability of the proposed vehicle to make at least one qualified run on the track. Proposal requirements for this class will be outlined in Proposal section of these rules. Off-Track Awards These off-track awards will be chosen by the Competition Committee and will be awarded to the school best demonstrating the intent of each award. Best overall project proposal This award will be given to the team who demonstrates the best thought, planning, structure, and completion of their proposal as determined by the Competition Committee. Spirit of the Event This award will be given to the team who best demonstrates and captures the true nature of the event. Teams considered for this award will be judged before, during, and after the event on their proposals, their use of engineering principals in their design, their teamwork, their helpful attitude during the event with other teams, their willingness to be helpful, courteous, and respectful to other teams, spectators, coaches, and 4

5 Competition officials and personnel during before, during, and after the event. Communication/Media/Marketing This award will be applied for by the teams intending to be considered for the award. The application can be found under the ISMEC tab on This award will be given to the team who has the best plan and implementation of communicating with the public as to their team s progress, activities, and achievements throughout the year. Use of the web pages, social media, local media outlets, and a marketing campaign will be evaluated through the application process. Safety Award This award will be applied for by the teams intending to be considered for the award. The application can be found for this award under the ISMEC tab on This award will be given to the team who best develops, implements, and demonstrates a safety plan. Teams should have a culture of safety that is demonstrated throughout their actions in the pit area, staging areas, and on the track. Along with a trophy for this award, will come a $250 cash prize to the winning school donated by ETEI. IV. Rules Governing the Vehicle Design 1. Safety a. Driver, team member, other teams members, officials, and spectators safety is the number one rule of the event and is the reason for almost every rule in the following document. Anything in the vehicle design that is deemed to be a threat to anyone s well being, will be disqualified. 2. Vehicle number a. Each vehicle will be assigned a number. Each team is responsible for displaying this number on both sides of the vehicle. The numbers must be painted a contrasting color to their background. Black numerals on a white background are preferred. 3. Chassis/Body a. External appendages that might be dangerous to team members or other vehicles are prohibited. b. Vehicle bodies must be able to demonstrate an ability to reasonably protect the driver in a rollover or collision. It is suggested that the vehicle body panels be rigid enough as to not change shape due to wind. c. The vehicle interior must not contain any objects that might injure the driver during a collision or rollover. d. Any windows must be made of a material that will not shatter into sharp shards. e. Any cover of the energy compartment must be easy to open for quick inspection access. 5

6 4. Engine f. All parts of the drive train, including the fuel tank, must be within the confines of the body cover. e. All objects on or in the vehicle must be securely mounted, e.g. bungee cords are not permitted to secure a heavy object like the battery. f. Vehicles must have a solid floor and frame that prevents any part of the driver s body from contacting the ground. h. The vehicle chassis must be equipped with an effective roll bar that: i. extends at least 5cm around the driver s helmet when seated in a normal driving position with the seat belts fastened. ii. does not limit the visibility of the driver. iii. must extend in width beyond the driver s shoulders when seated in normal driving position with safety belts fastened. iv. must be capable of withstanding a static load of 700N applied in a any direction, without deforming. a. Any 4 stroke gasoline-powered engine can be used. b. Electric start is permitted, however there must be no provision for propelling the vehicle by means of the starter motor. c. Carburetors with oversize float chambers will NOT be allowed. d. No device which acts as an accumulator may be added to the fuel system e. If fuel injection is used, a one-way check valve allowing flow only from the fuel pump to the injector must be installed. This valve must be mounted as close as possible to the fuel pump. Fuel return from the injector to the fuel tank is allowed only while the engine is running. All high pressure lines must be aircraft high pressure fuel lines with metal, aircraft style fittings. f. Propulsion of the vehicle must be engine powered. (example: human power or wind power are not permitted) g. During competition runs, engine MUST run on the fuel provided by the event organizers. h. No 2 stroke engines are permitted. i. Developmental Class Engine Specifications a. Developmental class may use any type of engine and any type of fuel. This class is designed to promote innovation and technical experimentation. b. Schools will provide a letter or outlining the concept for such cars BEFORE beginning construction or preparing a proposal. The deadline for these letters will be November 1, The Competition 6

7 Committee will review the concept and advise the school if the design will be allowed. c. The school team will be responsible for bringing their own fuel and fuel tank to the track. 5. Fuel Tanks/ Fuel/ Lubrication a. Gasoline provided by the Event Organizers must be used during competition runs. b. Fuel additives are prohibited. c. Fuel tanks must be obtained from the Competition Committee i. Tanks may not be modified, except to provide for adequate tank venting. ii. Vehicle number must be clearly marked on each tank with a permanent, black marker. d. The copper screen in the fuel valve provided with each tank must be in place and intact. Removal or damage to the screen may result in disqualification. e. Care should be taken to provide a readily accessible mounting location for the fuel tank. However, the fuel tank must not be accessible from the driver s position for any purpose. f. Fuel and lubrication systems should be designed so that any loss of fluids will not result in a fire hazard. g. Pressurized tanks will not be allowed for any system. h. All push-on fuel line fittings must be clamped or wired. i. All fuel tanks must be mounted in the position that they were designed. No tilting of tanks in any way will be allowed. j. The fuel line must be 1/4 inch ID CLEAR plastic, one piece and no longer than 24 inches. k. No filter, valve, diverter or any other type of device may be mounted between the fuel tank and the carburetor. Where fuel injection is used, the fuel line must connect to a one way check valve installed immediately preceding the fuel pump. The check valve must allow fuel flow only from the tank to the pump. l. Teams competing in the Developmental class will provide their own fuel and fuel tank. 7

8 6. Visibility a. The driver must have visibility in a direct arc ahead and to 90 o on each side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. b. The field of vision must be achieved without aid of the any optical (or electronic) devices such as mirrors, prisms, periscopes, etc. c. Movement of the driver s head within the confines of the vehicle body to achieve a complete arc of vision is allowed d. driver s helmet stays 5cm below the roll bar at all times. e. vehicle must be equipped with a rear-view mirror on each side of the vehicle, i. each must have a minimum surface area of 25cm 2 (ex. 5cm X 5cm). ii.the visibility provided by these mirrors, and their proper attachment, will be inspected for each potential driver during technical inspection. iii. An electronic device must not replace a rear-view mirror. 7. Safety Belts a. The driver s seat must be fitted with an effective safety harness and must: i. have at least five (5) mounting points to maintain the driver securely in his/her seat ii. have the five independent belts firmly attached to the vehicle s main structure so that the belts will self-align against the direction of the load. iii. have a single buckle, specifically designed for this purpose. iv. prevent any upward or forward motion of the driver s torso. Any slack in the harness must be adjusted by using the seat belt length adjuster. The adjuster must be located as close as possible to the connection point. v. have a crotch strap mounting point located behind the chest line vi. have the topmost straps be at an angle of at least 10 o below the shoulder line. b. The safety harness must be worn and fastened at all times that the vehicle is in motion. d. The safety harness will be inspected during technical inspection for proper mounting and effectiveness. 8. Vehicle Access a. It is imperative that the driver, fully harnessed, be able to vacate the vehicle at any time without assistance in less than 10 seconds, before being allowed on the competition track. This will be tested during technical inspection. b. The vehicle must be equipped with a sufficiently large opening for the driver to easily escape AND so emergency personnel can easily extract the driver from his/her vehicle, if necessary. c. The said opening may be enclosed wholly or partially by means of hinged, detachable, and/or folding doors, provided that a release mechanism is easily operable from inside AND outside the vehicle independently as so emergency services can easily detach and extract the driver from the vehicle. d. A red arrow (on a white background) at least 10cm long and 3cm wide at the widest point positioned on the vehicle body, and labeled with the word EXIT should clearly communicate the method of opening canopy from the outside of the vehicle. 8

9 9. On Board Fire Extinguisher a. A fire extinguisher must be: i. multipurpose ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher (min. 2lbs) rating No.1 A10BC, or an equivalent CO2 device (min. 10lb) ii. fully charged, never used iii. have a manufacturing date in the past 3 years or expiry date that has not passed. iv. properly secured in the driver s compartment of the vehicle, but also able to be easily extracted in an emergency. 10. Driver Position a. For safety reasons, the head-first driving position is prohibited. The driver position should be such that the helmet is 5cm below the roll bar AND that the visibility for the driver is unimpaired at the same time. 11. Clutch and Transmission a. All vehicle propulsion must be achieved only through the friction between the wheels and the road. b. All vehicles must be equipped with a clutch system. c. For centrifugal/automatic clutches, the starter motor speed must always be below the engagement speed of the clutch. d. For manual clutches, the starter motor must not be operable with the clutch engaged. An interlock is required to facilitate this functionality. e. Chain or belt guards are mandatory and must be rigid enough to withstand the breaking of the chain or belt. 12. Exhaust System a. The exhaust gases must be evacuated outside the vehicle body. b. Exhaust pipes must not extend more than 5cm past the outside of the body. 13. Emergency Shut-Down a. An emergency shut-sown system must be used to disable the propulsion of the vehicle. b. There must be both an internal AND external shutdown mechanism. i. The internal emergency shutdown mechanism must be mounted in easy reach of the driver. ii. The external kill switch must: a. be mounted on the top most surface of the body. b. be a pushbutton type actuator purchased from the Event Organizers in which emergency personnel can easily slap the button down to kill the propulsion of the vehicle in an emergency. c. have a red arrow (on a white background) at least 10cm long and 3cm wide at the widest point positioned on the vehicle body and labeled with the word SHUT-DOWN should clearly communicate the position of the emergency shutdown actuator. 9

10 c. In addition, all vehicles must be set up in a manner so that if the driver becomes incapacitated, the vehicle will come to a stop. This device may be in the form of a spring-loaded accelerator lever or dead man switch. 14. Design dimensions a. Overall vehicle length, width, and height will not be regulated. However, the distance between the centerline of wheels on any axle (track) may not be less than twenty inches (50.8 cm) 15. Tires, Wheels, Axles a. Tires, Wheels, and Axles will not be regulated, other than safe operation. b. The vehicle must have a minimum of three wheels touching the ground at all times. Tandem, two wheel configurations with outrigger wheels are prohibited. Also prohibited are configurations where any part of the driver extends beyond the frame of the vehicle; i.e. bicycle or luge style designs. c. Design shall be such that the driver may not come into contact with a wheel or any other moving part while in the normal driving position. If the wheels are inside the body shell, they must be completely shielded from driver contact. 16. Guards and Shields: a. All moving components must be guarded from accidental breakage, manual propulsion by driver, or accidental body contact by drivers, pit crew members, officials and observers. c. The driver must be shielded completely from the ground. d. All wires, lines, tubes etc. must be secured to the vehicle. 17. Maneuverability a. Each vehicle must have a steering geometry capable of a 26 foot maximum inside turning radius for either right hand or left hand turns measured at the most outside wheel in the turn. b. Vehicles must use steering wheels. No tillers, steering bars, steering cables or foot actuated steering devices will be allowed. Steering wheels must have a minimum outside diameter of eight (8) inches and function in a conventional manner. Bow Tie units are permitted. c. Only front wheel steering is permitted. 18. Braking a. The brake system must adequately stop the vehicle in a reasonably straight line from 15 mph in less than 36 feet in wet or dry conditions. b. Vehicles must be equipped with two independently activated brakes or braking systems; each system comprising of a single command control (lever(s) working together or foot pedal(s), command transmission (cables or hoses) and activators (calipers or shoes). 10

11 c. One system has to act upon all front wheels, the other on the back wheel(s). d. Each front wheel must have an activator (ie. Calipers), commanded by only one command control. In addition the left and right brakes must be properly balanced. e. The rear system must work on each wheel, unless they are connected by a common shaft, in which case they can have a single system. f. The braking effectiveness of any vehicle may be inspected during the competition at anytime by the Competition Organizers, even if the vehicle has already passed technical inspection, to insure safety during the event. If a vehicle that has passed through technical inspection successfully but does not pass a braking inspection during the competition, that vehicle may be disqualified from previously qualified runs, and will be required to fix the problem before returning to the track. Repeated failures may result in permanent disqualification from the competition. 19. Stability a. Each vehicle will be required to demonstrate its longitudinal stability. The vehicle, with the qualified driver in driving position, must maintain full wheel contact on an inclined plane (ramp) of 15 degrees (measured from horizontal) when located statically on the inclined plane. b. Two ramps will be used, one for the front wheel(s) and one for the back wheel(s). The vehicle will be placed so that all wheels are in contact with the ramp surfaces. If the track of any axle is too wide for the ramps, one wheel may be placed on the horizontal floor surface as close to the edge of the ramp as possible. No supporting structure or wheel may contact the inclined plane or horizontal floor surface. c. The vehicle must not tip or lose balance when the steering wheel/wheels are to turned lock to lock. This test will be performed with no help to stabilize from the pit crew. 20. Ventilation a. The drivers compartment must be provided with flow-through ventilation for driver comfort and safe breathing. ` b. The engine compartment must be provided ample ventilation. c. The vehicle must be designed so fumes and/or liquids will not be confined. d. Since the event is run rain or shine, teams should consider means of removing rain from the windshield and for preventing windshield fogging. 21. Firewall/Bulkhead a. A permanent, non-removable firewall/bulkhead must: i. completely and effectively seal the vehicle s propulsion and fuel systems from the driver s compartment. 11

12 ii. be made of a fire retardant material. iii. have minimal holes. Holes required in order for wires, cables, etc. to pass through must be as small as possible, must have fire retardant material filling gaps to prevent passage of fire or fumes, and a grommet or other protective material must protect the wires from chafing or damage under the vibration of normal driving. 22. Safety Wire: 23. Drivers a. All threaded fasteners that are involved with the steering, suspension, drive train, brakes, vehicle main structure or any part that could cause a potential safety hazard must be safety wired or cotter keyed. b. If safety wiring or cotter pinning is not feasible FAA or SAE approved elastic stop nuts may be used. Elastic stop nuts may not be used in any area where the temperature of the nut will exceed 250 F. Faculty Advisors will take the necessary steps to insure that elastic stop nuts are not re-used after being removed. The Technical Inspection staff may test elastic stop nuts for proper holding friction. Location of elastic stop nuts must be shown on proposal drawings. a. Only two drivers are permitted for each vehicle; the Main Driver and an Alternate Driver. b. Teams will furnish driver names on their team rosters, and only those designated drivers may operate the vehicle. c. Drivers must wear driver wrist bands at all times. The verified driver not wearing a driver wristband will not be allowed to check in at the starting area to drive the vehicle. d. The Faculty Advisor will advise the Competition Committee of a change in registered drivers during registration. Should a driver substitution be needed during the event, the Faculty advisor will need to obtain permission for that substitution from the Event Organizers. b. Driver weight will be checked during tech inspection as well as before each competition run on the track. Minimum driver weight is 130 pounds fully equipped, including helmet, drivers suit, shoes, and gloves. c. Drivers who do not meet the minimum weight requirement must provide ballast to bring their weight up to the 130 pound base limit. i. Ballast may be attached to the driver or to the vehicle and may not be removed during actual on track competition. 12

13 ii. When the weight is attached to the driver it must be in the form of a driver s belt iii. Ballast MUST be securely attached to the vehicle so that it will not shift or come loose during the operation of the vehicle or in the event of a crash. iv. If the ballast is attached to the vehicle during competition, and will stay in the vehicle for multiple competition runs, the amount of weight should be obvious and visible (ie. weight room plates that are clearly marked), the to the inspection team at the weigh-in station. If ballast is not visible and obvious inside the vehicle during driver weigh-in prior to the competition run, the inspection team may ask to weigh the ballast outside the vehicle. h. Driver helmet i. The driver must wear a full face or three quarter helmet suitable for motorsports activities. The helmet must correctly fit the driver and be secured by a chinstrap. Bicycle/riding/skating type helmets are not permitted. Helmet labels must be clearly readable. Helmets worn by all drivers will be subject to inspection. ii. The helmet face shield and/or ANSI approved safety glasses will be required while seated in the vehicle. Tinted face shields are allowed, as long as the tinting does not impair vision of the driver. Sunglasses are permitted and are to be worn under the face shield, unless they are ANSI approved safety glasses. i. Driver Clothing i. For 2016, all skin must be covered whenever driver is seated in vehicle. A fire retardant driver s suit is recommended and will be required for the 2017 ISMEC. Drivers will be checked for proper attire at the driver check in, before each run. Drivers not wearing proper clothing, will not be allowed on the competition track. ii. Gloves fully covering all fingers are required when seated in vehicle. iii. Closed toed shoes are required when seated in the vehicle. It is recommended that the driver wear fire retardant driving shoes, and will be required for the 2017 ISMEC. 24. Additional Inspections 13

14 a. After passing technical inspection, the replacement and/or alteration of the engine, any vehicle wiring, or any other vehicle part must be re-approved by the Organizers. b. After any significant incident to the vehicle, it must be re-inspected to assure that the driver and other vehicles on the course will be safe. c. In the name of safety, at any time, the Organizers may perform unannounced inspections on the vehicles, and may require modification to the vehicle in order to continue to compete on the course. V. Proposal Process a. The proposal process will be outlined in the PROPOSAL GUIDELINES document. b. Proposal guidelines will be ed to the coaches/advisors of the teams who submit a Letter of Intent by the deadline c. Both the Letter of Intent form and the deadline for submitting it can be found on under the ISMEC tab. VI. Waiver Requests Teams may request that any part of these rules be waived. Waivers will only be granted under unusual circumstances, and in no case will any rule be waived that may endanger anyone. Waivers will be granted at the sole discretion of the Event Organizers. All requests must be submitted on the official request format found in this document and must be in the hands of the Event Organizers at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date for technical inspection. Waiver Request Format: Section 1: Specific rule for which waiver is requested: Cite the exact page and reference number for the rule. Section 2: Specific deviation requested: Go into detail describing the exact deviation you request. Specific rewording of the rule is required. Section 3: Justification: Go into detail describing why the Committee should approve this request and describe the consequences of disapproval. Section 4: Approvals: The waiver request must be approved by the Team Captain and the Chief Faculty Advisor. Both persons must sign the document. Section 5: Supporting documentation: Teams may attach drawings or other documentation to support their request. Drawings should be held to reasonable size, and supporting documentation should be kept to the minimum necessary. 14

15 Waiver requests may be sent by regular mail only with original signatures on the document. Requests sent by will be considered, but they will not be approved until the paper document is received. Approval will be made via or phone, but will not be official until the team receives the signed paper copy. In the absence of any formal response, the team will assume the request is disapproved. However, formal disapproval will be sent by regular mail as soon as possible. Waiver requests will not be returned to the teams and will be retained by the Competition Committee. VI. Rules for Technical Inspection 1. All entries must pass technical inspection before they will be allowed on the track. Technical inspection will be held at a time and place to be announced by the Event Organizers. Technical inspection will consist of a series of tests used to determine compliance with the rules governing all safety and performance aspects of each vehicle. 2. One copy of the completed Technical Inspection Checklist will be retained by the Competition Officials, and one copy will be given to the Team Captain. The Team Captain s copy of the Checklist must be readily available to Competition Officials throughout the competition and must be presented upon request. 3. At the time of Technical Inspection, the vehicle will be compared to the design proposal submitted by the school. Changes made to the vehicle since the design proposal must be documented in writing and presented to Competition officials at that time. 4. Any failure of Technical Inspection must be corrected before the vehicle will be allowed on the track. Each item requiring attention must be presented for re-inspection by a Competition Official who will make an appropriate entry on the Technical Inspection Checklist indicating that the problem has been corrected. If a problem cannot be corrected on the day of technical inspection, the vehicle may be presented for inspection on the day of the event. 5. During Technical Inspection teams will need to be prepared to answer questions by Competition Officials that verbally explain their proposals, vehicle design, development experiences, and vehicle operation. VII. Rules for Competition 1. Distance/Time: Each vehicle will be required to complete a specific distance in a specified amount of time. These specifics will be given to the registering teams at a later date prior to the competition date. 15

16 2. Fuel tanks: Each team will turn in up to 2 fuel tanks at the fueling area immediately following the drivers meeting on the day of the event. Competition tanks will be held at the fueling area until the track closes for official runs. 3. Fueling: Before making an official run the vehicle will be moved to the pre-grid area for inspection and fueling. NO MORE THAN TWO CREW MEMBERS MAY ACCOMPANY THE DRIVER AND THE VEHICLE INTO THE FUELING AREA, AND ALL CREW MEMBERS MUST BE WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. After pre-grid inspection and check-in, ONE team member will proceed to the fueling area to obtain the team s tank for that vehicle and have it weighed. No fuel may be removed from or added to the tank before or after weigh in. The fuel tank will be installed under the supervision of an official. The fuel feed line may be filled with fuel at this time by a fueling official. NO FURTHER REMOVAL, MODIFICATION OR ADDITION OF ANY SUBSTANCE TO THE FUEL TANK WILL BE PERMITTED. 4. Start 5. Finish a. After fueling, the vehicle will be moved to the starting grid to await departure. NO MORE THAN TWO CREW MEMBERS MAY ACCOMPANY THE VEHICLE TO THE GRID. VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PUSHED STARTED AND MUST LEAVE THE GRID UNDER THEIR OWN POWER. Competition officials will signal the vehicles as to when to start their engines and when to leave the starting grid. Vehicles having trouble starting will be asked to move to the side, and will ultimately be asked to leave the starting grid to go back to the pits. b. ABSOLUTELY, NO ONE IS TO BE ON THE COMPETITION TRACK AT ANY TIME. DRIVERS MAY NOT EXIT THEIR VEHICLES, UNLESS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. Driver must stay inside a stalled vehicle until Competition Officials reach them. Stalled vehicles and drivers will be removed from the track by Competition officials and returned to the pit area. a. The driver may coast the vehicle past the finish line. However, the vehicle must exit the track under its own power. CREW MEMBERS MAY NOT STEP ONTO THE COMPETITION TRACK TO ASSIST THE VEHICLE OFF THE TRACK. Once the vehicle has exited the track, 2 crew members may assist the vehicle to the defueling area. The fuel tank valve must immediately be turned off and the fuel tank must be removed. No repairs may be made in the de-fueling area. All repairs and adjustments must be made in the pit area. 16

17 b. Upon successful completion of the performance run the fuel tank valve will be turned off and the fuel tank will be removed by one team member under the supervision of an official and weighed by the judges. c. The fuel tank may not be removed from the vehicle until the vehicle is in the defueling area and under the supervision of a fueling official. d. The removal of the fuel tank must be accomplished in the following manner: (1) The fuel shut off valve at the tank will be closed. (2) The fuel line will be disconnected from the tank. (2) The tank will be taken directly to the scales to be weighed. e. Empty fuel tanks will not be weighed. An empty fuel tank voids the run. Fuel must also fill the fuel line before the fuel valve is closed and the tank is removed. ANY EMPTY SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE WILL VOID THE RUN. f. The fuel tank will be transported to the fueling area by ISMC officials to be refilled for the next run. 6. Scoring a. The two (2) best runs will be averaged for the challenge. b. A vehicle must complete a minimum of two (2) official runs to qualify for the trophy, but may make as many runs as they desire in the time allowed. c. All vehicles completing at least one (1) run will be awarded a certificate of completion showing their achieved mileage. d. Any attempt to falsify or misrepresent the actual mileage of any run will be cause for disqualification. Any run where the actual fuel used cannot be verified will be voided. 7. Driving Notes: (Any changes will be noted at drivers meeting) a. Drivers overtaking another vehicle should always pass on the outside of the track. 17

18 b. Drivers should try to make all maneuvers as smooth as possible. Quick movements on the track are hard for other drivers to react to quickly enough, and could result in a crash. d. Vehicles seen to be operating in a dangerous manner will be flagged off the track and may be barred from making further runs. 8. General Notes: 9. Awards a. Teachers/Advisors/Parents will only be allowed in the pits to check on student progress and offer advice or guidance. Teachers/Advisors shall allow students to work on vehicles, and keep their own contact of the vehicle to a minimum. Remember, this is a student project. b. Teachers/Advisors/Parents may be asked to assist during competition activities, and perform tasks such as timing, spotting, or running. Your help is much appreciated. c. A team may consist of no more than 15 students (including drivers) per vehicle. e. Assigned judges will monitor vehicle speed during competition. Any vehicle that is driving excessively fast or recklessly will receive a warning and that driver may be suspended from any more driving (including testing in pit areas). A second violation may suspend a vehicle from any further competition. a. Every attempt will be made to validate results on the day of the competition. However, the results will not be considered final until all records have been reviewed in detail and all allegations of rule violations are resolved. Official results will be ed to all contestants as soon after the event as possible and after all conflicts are resolved. 18