ESVC 2022 - Technical Rulebook

2022
SEASON 9.0
Table of Contents
1 Technical Rules........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Vehicle Types...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Adventure Class ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2 Professional Class: ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Design Restrictions ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 Dimension ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.2 Penalty on the extension in dimensions: .......................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Ground Clearance ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.4 Weight Test ...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.5 Wheels and Tyres dimension ........................................................................................................... 6
1.2.6 Vehicle Track-configuration ............................................................................................................ 6
1.2.7 Design Category: ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.8 Chassis ............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.9 Welding Check Process ................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.10 Jack Point ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.11 Hitch Point ................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.12 Push/Pull/Jack bar ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.13 Safety structure (Roll hoops) ..................................................................................................... 11
1.2.14 Front Roll Hoop ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.2.15 Main Hoop Bracing ................................................................................................................... 13
1.2.16 Front hoop Bracing .................................................................................................................... 13
1.2.17 Side Impact Member .................................................................................................................. 14
1.2.18 Impact Bumper .......................................................................................................................... 15
1.2.19 Node-to-node triangulation ........................................................................................................ 15
1.3 Driver’s Compartment .................................................................................................................... 16
1.3.1 Cockpit ........................................................................................................................................... 16
1.3.2 Egress ............................................................................................................................................. 17
1.3.3 Driver‟s seat ................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.4 Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................................... 18
1.3.5 Driver‟s Visibility .......................................................................................................................... 20
1.3.6 Firewall .......................................................................................................................................... 21
1.3.7 Bodyworks ..................................................................................................................................... 22
1.3.8 Stickers........................................................................................................................................... 23
1.3.9 Number Plate ................................................................................................................................. 24
1.4 Steering, Brake, and Suspension .................................................................................................... 25
1.4.1 Steering .......................................................................................................................................... 25
1.4.2 Brakes ............................................................................................................................................ 26
1.4.3 Suspension ..................................................................................................................................... 29
1.5 Electrical System .............................................................................................................................. 30
1.5.1 Drive Train..................................................................................................................................... 30
1.5.2 Solar Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 31
1.5.3 Tractive System Accumulator........................................................................................................ 33
1.5.4 Transmission .................................................................................................................................. 36
1.5.5 Kill Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 37
1.5.6 Kinetic Energy Recovers System (KERS) ..................................................................................... 38
1.5.7 Dashboard ...................................................................................................................................... 38
1.5.8 Inertia Switch ................................................................................................................................. 39
1.5.9 Master Switch ................................................................................................................................ 39
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1.5.10 Turn Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 40
1.5.11 General Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 40
2 Driver’s Requirement................................................................................................................................ 42
2.1 Driver’s Documents ......................................................................................................................... 42
2.1.1 Driver‟s License ............................................................................................................................. 42
2.1.2 Driver Restrictions ......................................................................................................................... 42
2.1.3 Accidental Insurance...................................................................................................................... 42
2.2 Driver’s Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 42
2.2.1 Drivers Safety Gear ....................................................................................................................... 42
2.2.2 Driver‟s Suit................................................................................................................................... 42
2.2.3 Underclothing ................................................................................................................................ 43
2.2.4 Helmet............................................................................................................................................ 44
2.2.5 Balaclava........................................................................................................................................ 44
2.2.6 Neck Support ................................................................................................................................. 45
2.2.7 Gloves ............................................................................................................................................ 45
2.2.8 Shoes .............................................................................................................................................. 46
2.2.9 Shocks ............................................................................................................................................ 46
2.2.10 Fire Resistance material ............................................................................................................. 46
Table of Figures
Figure 1Adventure class vehicle (Single seated) ................................................................................................. 4
Figure 2Professional Class Vehicles.................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 3 Dimensional restriction-adventure class................................................................................................ 5
Figure 4 Dimensional restriction professional class ............................................................................................ 5
Figure 5 Wheel Diameter and Tyre Width .......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 6Roll Cage, WeldingSample1 .................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 7Roll Cage, Welding Sample2 ................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 8Jack point................................................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 9Hitch point & Hitch Point Dimension .................................................................................................. 10
Figure 10 Push Rod Example ............................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 11Distance between Helmet and Roll hoop ........................................................................................... 12
Figure 12Steering Distance from Front Roll hoop ............................................................................................ 12
Figure 13Roll Hoop and Bracing ....................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 14Adventure Class Chassis .................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 15Professional Class Chassis ................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 16Side Impact Members ......................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 17Bumper ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 18Triangulation of members .................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 19 Minimum Helmet Clearance ............................................................................................................. 16
Figure 20Ergonomic Considerations for Driver ................................................................................................ 17
Figure 21Ergonomic Considerations for Drive.................................................................................................. 18
Figure 22Shoulder Harness Positioning ............................................................................................................ 19
Figure 23Shoulder Harness/Lap Belt Mounting Method................................................................................... 19
Figure 24Positioning 5-Point Seat belt Along With Single Quick Release ....................................................... 20
Figure 25 Driver's Visibility .............................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 26Front and Side Visibility .................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 27Rear Visibility .................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 28Side Vent for Cooling......................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 29Number Plate For Adventure Class .................................................................................................... 24
Figure 30Number plate for Professional Class .................................................................................................. 25
Figure 31Steering Wheel ................................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 32Brake Pedal......................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 33Brake over Travel Switch ................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 34Brake Light ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 35Tail Light Position .............................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 36Warning Sticker .................................................................................................................................. 31
Figure 37Space for battery & Transmission ...................................................................................................... 34
Figure 38Scattering Shield................................................................................................................................. 36
Figure 39Throttle Pedal with Positive Stop ....................................................................................................... 37
Figure 40Kill Switch.......................................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 41Interior and Dashboard ....................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 42Master Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 43Fire Extinguisher Mounting ............................................................................................................... 41
Figure 44Fire Extinguisher Mounting Bracket .................................................................................................. 41
Figure 45Automotive Grade Wiring Connectors ............................................................................................... 42
Figure 46Driver Suit & Required Rating ........................................................................................................... 43
Figure 47Innerwear Along with rating .............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 48Closed Face Helmet Along with Snell/FIA/SFI Rating ..................................................................... 44
Figure 49SFI Rated Balaclava ........................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 50Neck Support Allowed ....................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 51Prohibited Neck Support .................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 52SFI Rated Gloves................................................................................................................................ 45
Figure 53SFI Rated Shoes ................................................................................................................................. 46
1 Technical Rules
1.1 Vehicle Types
1.1.1 Adventure Class
The purpose of this segment of solar electric cars is to provide single seated, open/close
cockpit environment to the driver. The fabricated car should be light-weight, nimble to
ride. Hence the whole cruising experience in an eco-friendly and economic package to end
user. Introducing this class is to encourage the engineering students to design, fabricate a
solar powered mobility solution that can fulfil the needs and aspiration of young
generation.
Figure 1Adventure class vehicle (Single seated)
1.1.2 Professional Class:

This class of multi- seater solar powered vehicle requires good aesthetic design along with
the performance that can help the society to incline towards the e-mobility on a
commercial level.
Figure 2Professional Class Vehicles
1.2 Design Restrictions
1.2.1 Dimension
In a straight line, the solar vehicle must fit inside cuboids of 5000 mm long, 2200 mm wide and
1600 mm high, with the base coincident to the ground.
1.2.1.1 Adventure class
Figure 3 Dimensional restriction-adventure class
1.2.1.2 Professional Class
Figure 4 Dimensional restriction professional class
1.2.2 Penalty on the extension in dimensions:

 Teams will be penalized as below if they exceed the dimensions–
 Points penalty count on per square inch deviation.
 If solar panel dimension exceeds more than 5 inch, team will attract 50 points penalty.
 If it exceeds up to 10 inch, there will be 100 point penalty in solar performance round.
 Any team exceeding the solar panel dimensions by 10 inch, would not be permitted
participate in dynamic events.
1.2.3 Ground Clearance
The fully-laden solar car must have a minimum of 7 inch of ground clearance which will
be measured between the ground and the lowermost part of the vehicle other than tyre.
1.2.4 Weight Test
 For Adventure class, the weight of the vehicle should not exceed the limit of 300 kg,
without the driver.
 For Professional class, the weight of the vehicle should not exceed the limit of 350kg,
without the driver/passenger.
1.2.5 Wheels and Tyres dimension
 Wheel Size: The wheel diameter should be minimum of 10 inch or maximum of 14 inch.
 Tyre Size:
Tread Width: Maximum 6.5 inch (165.1 mm) and minimum 3.54 inch (90 mm).
Load rating: Greater than the load on wheel.
Speed rating: Greater than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
Figure 5 Wheel Diameter and Tyre Width
1.2.6 Vehicle Track-configuration
 Wheel Base: Adventure class/ professional class
 Minimum wheelbase of 1524 mm and Maximum 2570 mm is allowed to provide to the

vehicle.
 Track Width: Adventure class/ professional class
 Smaller track width should be minimum 60 % of the total wheelbase.

1.2.7 Design Category:
 Adventure Class: The vehicle has to be equipped with 3 or 4 wheels and open cockpit for
adventure class.
 Professional Class: The vehicle has to be a closed cockpit 4 wheels car
for professional class.
1.2.8 Chassis
1.2.8.1 Cross section
 Teams are supposed to use seamless tubes.
 Circular cross section tubing is mandatory. Tube Cross section requirement-
Minimum outer diameter/dimension –1 inch.
Maximum outer diameter/dimension –2 inch.
Minimum wall thickness –1 mm.
 Leaf springs, solid bars, I - bar, rectangular bar or any other shape are prohibited.
 Rectangular and square tubes could be utilized as support number of automotive system (e.g
seat mounting, motor mounting, pedal assembly, battery pack mounting etc).The members
should not be used as truss member of the chassis.
 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
position of drill hole should be such that, Vernier calliper could be used for inspection.
1.2.8.2 Material Specification
 Teams can use any material – steel/aluminium/carbon fibre for the tube.
 In the case of steel minimum, carbon percentage should be0.1%.
 Teams need to present material composition and material testing report from certified lab of
all the tubes used in frame with the GST invoice.
 Certificate should have „Date of testing‟. The date of testing should only be after purchasing
the tube.
 The teams using carbon fibre composite material and carbon monocoque chassis required to
prepare separate design report and analysis report. They are required to submit the report for
verification from technical committee before manufacturing.
 Failing to produce the necessary documents for testing, a team could be penalized or
disqualified for the entire event. The decision would be taken by technical inspector and
organizing committee.
1.2.9 Welding Check Process
 Each person who makes any welded joint on any of the vehicle‟s roll cage elements must
personally make two welding samples (defined below), using the same materials and
processes as used in the roll cage element welds.
 All welding samples must be submitted at Technical Inspection.
 Vehicles for which complete sets of welding samples are not submitted, or for which any of
the welding samples are judged inadequate, will not be allowed to compete in dynamic or
endurance events.
 Welding samples must be made from the same tube material, diameter, and thickness as the
welds made by each person on the roll cage elements.
 All weld samples shall be labelled by permanent means such as engraving, etching, or
stamping with all of the following information:
 College Name or College Initials
 Welder Name or Welder Initials
1.2.9.1 Sample 1 – Destructive Testing

A 90-degree joint, the leg length is unrestricted. This joint must be destructively tested
causing the joint to fail in the base material (as opposed to the weld metal). The testing
method is free either tensile or bending failure may be induced; however, the peak stress
must be located at the weld. In the case of bending failure, take care that the largest
bending moment is located at the weld.
Figure 6Roll Cage, WeldingSample1
1.2.9.2 Sample 2 – Destructive Inspection

Two tubes joined at a 30 degree angle with a length of at least 150 mm (5.9 in.) from the
centre of the joint. The sample must be sectioned along the length of tube to reveal
adequate and uniform weld penetration.
Figure 7Roll Cage, Welding Sample2
1.2.10 Jack Point
 There must be two jack points for the vehicle, one at the rear and other at the front. Both
jack point must be orange in colour.
 The jack point must be lie horizontally and perpendicular to the centre line 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 inch (300 mm) long, 2 inch (50.8 mm) wide and 0.1968 inch (5mm)
thick.
Figure 8Jack point
1.2.11 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 welded and projected from appropriate
chassis member.
 Hitch point should follow the dimensions given in Figure 8.
 Hitch point would be utilized in case of vehicle breakdown on road and hence would be
 towed down to the nearest checkpoint for rectification.
Figure 9Hitch point & Hitch Point Dimension
Note: Bumper, jack point and hitch point must be separate

1.2.12 Push/Pull/Jack bar
 The detachable push rod is mandatory for all the team. Push rod should have the capability
push as well as pull the vehicle.
 There should be a single rod for both uses.
 While acting as jack bar, it should be able to lift minimum 100 mm above the ground level.
 Push/pull bar must have fire extinguisher mount.
Figure 10 Push Rod Example
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1.2.13 Safety structure (Roll hoops)
1.2.13.1 Main Roll Hoop
Adventure class-
 Teams must provide a roll hoop behind the driver. Separating driver‟s compartment from the
rear of the vehicle.
 The main hoop must be constructed of a single piece of uncut, continuous, closed section
steel tubing.
 The maximum allowed bending for main roll hoop member is 95 degree (95º).
 The use of aluminium alloys, titanium alloys or composite material requires proper analysis
report.
 The main hoop must extend from the lowest frame member on one side of the frame, up, over
and down to the lowest frame member on the other side of the frame.
 In the side view of the vehicle, the portion of the main roll hoop that lies above its attachment
point to the major structure of the frame must be within ten degrees (10°) of the vertical.
 Tip of the roll hoop should be at least 6 inches from tip of the helmet. The driver should be at
rest while measuring.
 This will be measured by passing 6-inch diameter pipe horizontally from the top point of the
helmet to right and left side of helmet.
Professional class-
 The roll hoop must cover both the drivers.
 Teams must provide a roll hoop behind the driver. Separating driver‟s compartment from the
rear of the vehicle.
 The use of aluminium alloys, titanium alloys or composite material requires proper analysis
report.
 The maximum allowable bending for main roll hoop member is up to 95 degree (95°).
 Tip of the roll hoop should be at least 6 inches from tip of the helmet. The driver should be at
rest while measuring.
 This will be measured by passing 6-inch diameter pipe horizontally from the top point of the
helmet to right and left side of helmet.
Figure 11Distance between Helmet and Roll hoop
1.2.14 Front Roll Hoop
Adventure class-
 The front hoop must be constructed of closed section metal tubing.
 The front hoop must extend from the lowest frame member on one side of the frame, up, over
and down to the lowest frame member on the other side of the frame.
 With proper gusseting and/or triangulation, it is permissible to fabricate the Front Hoop from
more than one piece of tubing.
 The top-most surface of the front hoop must be no lower than the top of the steering wheel in
any angular position.
 The front hoop must not be more than 250 mm (9.8 inch) forward of the steering wheel. This
distance shall be measured horizontally, on the vehicle centreline, from the rear surface of the
front hoop to the forward most surface of the steering wheel rim with the steering in the
straight-ahead position.
Figure 12Steering Distance from Front Roll hoop
 In side view, no part of the front hoop can be inclined at more than twenty degrees (20°) from
the vertical.
Professional class-
 No need of front roll hoop but the main roll hoop must be connected with the front of the car
in a cage like manner.
1.2.15 Main Hoop Bracing
Adventure class & professional class
 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.
 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 attached as near as possible to the top of the main hoop but
not more than 160 mm (6.3 inch) below the top-most surface of the main hoop. The included
angle formed by the main hoop and the main hoop bracing must be at least thirty degrees
(30°).
1.2.16 Front hoop Bracing
Adventure class
 The front hoop must be supported by two braces extending in the forward direction on both
the left and right sides of the front hoop.
 The front hoop braces must be constructed such that they protect the driver's legs and should
extend to the structure in front of the driver's feet.
 The front hoop braces must be attached as near as possible to the top of the front hoop but not
more than 50.8 mm (2 inch) below the top-most surface of the front hoop.
Figure 13Roll Hoop and Bracing
Figure 14Adventure Class Chassis
Figure 15Professional Class Chassis
1.2.17 Side Impact Member
Figure 16Side Impact Members
 The three side impact members define a horizontal mid plane within the roll cage.
 These members are joined to the rear rolling hoop and extend generally forward where
forward ends of the side impact members are joined by a front roll hoop.
 The members must be between 240 mm – 320 mm above the inside seat bottom at all
positions.
1.2.18 Impact Bumper
Adventure class/ Professional class
 There should be impact bumper on front and rear of the vehicle. It should be rigid and strong.
Without a bumper, team cannot participate in the dynamic events.
 Teams are required to use metal bumpers at front and rear of the car. Material Like nylon,
rubber, PVC is not acceptable.
 Teams can use tubes to act as a bumper.
In case of using metal tubes –
 The bumper should be cover outer point of the tires kept in zero steering position.
 The bumper should be rigidly welded to the mainframe.
 The bumper should also be able to bear front impact load, as well as vertical load up to
the100 kg.
 The bumper must start from the base of the chassis, and it should be in vehicle impact zone
i.e.300 mm from the ground.
 Preferably bumper should be of continuous tube members rigid enough to bear impact load.
Note: Teams are supposed to provide finite element analysis of fully laden vehicle to how
the chassis can sustain impact of
 Frontal impact 5gload
 Side Impact 5gload
 Top Impact which includes 5 g load down, 1.5 sideways and 4 g backwards when the chassis
is upside down.
Figure 17Bumper
1.2.19 Node-to-node triangulation
An arrangement of frame members projected onto a plane, where a co-planar, load applied
in any direction, at any node, results in only tensile or compressive forces in the, Frame
members. This is also what is meant by "Properly triangulated".
Figure 18Triangulation of members
1.3 Driver’s Compartment

1.3.1 Cockpit
 Driver‟s ergonomic ease should be considered in the design. The teams are to provide
ergonomics report, in design report, mentioning occupant‟s packaging.
 The teams are to provide ergonomics as per SAE 95thpercentile male and 5thpercentile
female rule.
 When seated normally and restrained by the driver‟s restraint system, the helmet of a 95th
percentile male and all of the team‟s drivers must;
 Be a minimum of 50 mm away from the straight line drawn from the top of the main hoop to
the top of the front hoop.
 Be a minimum of 50 mm away from the straight line drawn from the top of the main hoop to
the lower end of the main hoop bracing if the bracing extends rearwards.
 Be no further rearwards than the rear surface of the main hoop if the main hoop bracing
extends forwards.
Figure 19 Minimum Helmet Clearance
 The 95th percentile male is represented by a two-dimensional figure consisting of two circles
of 200 mm diameter (one representing the hips and buttocks and one
representing the shoulder region) and one circle of 300 mm (representing the head with
helmet).
 The two 200 mm circles are connected by a straight line measuring 490 mm. The 300 mm
circle is connected by a straight line measuring 280 mm with the upper 200 mm circle.
 The figure has to be positioned in the vehicle as follows (see Figure 20)
 The seat adjusted to the rear most position
 The pedals adjusted to the front most position
 The bottom 200 mm circles placed on the seat bottom. The distance between the centre of the
circle and the rearmost actuation face of the pedals must be minimum 915mm.
 The middle circle positioned on the seatback
 The upper 300 mm circle positioned 25 mm away from the head restraint.
Figure 20Ergonomic Considerations for Driver
1.3.2 Egress
 Driver must be able to get out of the vehicle within 15 seconds (without seeking any outside
help).
1.3.3 Driver’s seat
 The lowest point of the driver's seat must not be lower than the bottom surface of the lower
frame rails or by having a longitudinal tube (or tubes) that meets the requirements for side
impact tubing, passing underneath the lowest point of the seat.
 Driver must be provided with a forward-facing seat that consists of a base (squab) and
backrest.
 The distance from the hip point to the top of the head restraint (distance
“r” in the diagram below) must be at least 800 mm. (Refer diagram below for H-point
approximation.)
 It is mandatory to use off road bucket seat.
 Seat should be rigidly mounted and fasting should be attaining by locknuts.
Figure 21Ergonomic Considerations for Drive
1.3.4 Seat Belt

All drivers must use a 5-point or 6-point restraint harness meeting the following specifications:
 All driver restraint systems must meet SFI Specification 16.1, SFISpecification16.5 or FIA
specification 8853/98.
 The belts must bear the appropriate dated labels.
 The material of all straps must be in perfect condition.
 There must be a single metal-to-metal latch type quick release for all straps.
 All lap belts must incorporate a tilt lock adjuster („Quick adjuster‟). A tilt lock adjuster in
each portion of the lap belt is highly recommended. Lap belts with „Pull-up‟ adjusters are
recommended over „Pull-down‟ adjusters.
 Vehicles with a „Reclined driving position‟ must have either anti-submarine belt with tilt lock
adjusters („quick adjusters‟) or have two sets of anti-submarine belt installed.
 The shoulder harness must be the „over-the-shoulder type‟. Only separate shoulder straps are
permitted (i.e. „Y‟-type shoulder straps are not allowed). The „H‟-type configuration is
allowed.
 Tampered seat belts are prohibited.
Note: SFI spec harnesses must be replaced following December 31st of the 2nd year after
the date of manufacture as indicated by the label. FIA spec harnesses must be replaced
following December 31st of the year marked on the label.
 The shoulder harness mounting points must be between 178 mm (7
inch) and 229 mm (9 inch) apart.
 From the driver‟s shoulders rearwards to the mounting point or structural guide, the shoulder
harness must be between 10° above the horizontal and 20° below the horizontal as in Figure
22.
 Shoulder harness shouldn‟t pass through firewall.
 Anti-Submarine belt should not be rolled over and member, it should be on a mount.
 Seat belt specification for occupants will be released along with event handbook later close to
the event date.
Figure 22Shoulder Harness Positioning
Figure 23Shoulder Harness/Lap Belt Mounting Method
Figure 24 Positioning 5-Point Seat belt Along With Single Quick Release
LOAD BEFORE
VALUE
FAILURE
Shoulder harness 13 KN
Lap belts 13 KN
Anti-submarine harness 6.5KN
Lap + Anti-submarine 19.5KN
ACCEPTED BOLTS GRADE
Shoulder Harness M10 8.8
Lap Belts M10 8.8
Anti-submarine harness M8 8.8
Bracket to chassis 2 X M6 8.8
Note: Bolts of diameters LESS THAN prescribed in table will be allowed ONLY if
physically tested with report, must be as a minimum Grade 12.9 and must comply with safety
harness manufacturer mounting instructions.
Passengers in a three or more seater Professional Car must use a 3-point restraint harness.
1.3.5 Driver’s Visibility
1.3.5.1 Front and side visibility
Driver must have a vision range of 100º (degrees) left and 100º (degrees) right, so a total
of 200º (degrees) of vision. This must be provided without any external assistance.
Figure 26 Front and Side Visibility
1.3.5.2 Rear visibility

The solar car must have rear vision systems that enable the driver, when seated in the
normal driving position with the safety belt fastened, to see the ground in the shaded
areas shown in the diagrams below.
Rear vision systems may be electronic, mirrors, or both. Rear vision systems must
operate whenever the solar car is in motion under its own power. Rear vision images
must be oriented so that objects on the right of the solar car are on the right of the image.
Figure 27Rear Visibility
1.3.6 Firewall
 A firewall must separate the driver compartment from all components of the electrical and
electronics and any high voltage system.
 The firewall must be a non-permeable surface made from a rigid, fire-resistant material.
 Material for firewall must have fire resistance and electrical resistance property.
 Multiple panels may be used to form the firewall but there must be no gaps between the
joints.
 Shoulder harness shouldn‟t pass through Firewall.
 A firewall can be bolted or riveted using metal brackets welded on the frame.
 No nylon tie or strap of any kind should be used to fix the floor.
 Welding of the firewall on the frame is acceptable.
 Firewall shouldn‟t be used as mounting member.
1.3.7 Bodyworks
1.3.7.1 Outer bodywork
Figure 28Side Vent for Cooling
 Teams have the flexibility of choosing material for bodywork. Some examples are- GFRP,
carbon fibre, aluminium, etc.
 Outer body cover must run from front member to rearmost member, without any opening
except those required for cockpit opening, cooling venting and kill switches.
 As the vehicle is of closed wheel design, thus body works should cover the wheels.
 The wheel should not hit the body during jounce or rebound while riding.
 There should be no sharp edges/protruding edges on the outer body.
 The solar panel should be secured so that no damage to the driver is done by it.
 Bodywork should be detachable at different sections so that battery, transmission, steering,

suspension and other components could be easily visible and reached at the time of Technical
Inspection or maintenance.
 Teams are to provide passage/slots for air to get in so that cooling of battery and motor can
take place. This can be done by adding slot/opening at the side panel, as shown in the image
below. This rule applies to both classes.
 Bodyworks should be attached to the frame using fasteners and mechanical locks only.
 Bodyworks should not be attached using nylon ties or any other tie straps.
1.3.7.2 Floor Closeout
 All vehicles must have a floor closeout made of one or more panels, which separate the driver
from the pavement.
 If multiple panels are used, gaps between panels should not exceed more than 3mm (1/8inch).
 The closeout must extend from the foot area to the firewall and prevent track debris from
entering the car.
 The panels must be made of aluminium/steel.
 Floor closeout should not be attached using nylon ties or any other tie straps.
 Floor closeout should be attached to the frame using fasteners only.
 Wooden ply and glass fibre will not be acceptable.
1.3.7.3 Ventilation for Close Cockpit

Team is required to analyze the thermal release within vehicle and should have proper
ventilation systems to maintain the equilibrium temperature. Team is allowed to use fan
to maintain the same.
1.3.8 Stickers
1.3.8.1 Vehicle Identification Number
Each car will be assigned a number at the time of its entry into a competition. Car
numbers must appear on the vehicle as follows:
 Locations: In three (3) locations: the front and both sides.
 Height: At least 152.4 mm (6inch) high.
 Font: Block numbers (i.e. Sans-Serif characters). Italic, outline is prohibited
 Stroke Width and Spacing between Numbers: At least 18 mm (3/4inch).
 Colour: Either white numbers on a black background or black numbers on a white back
ground. No other colour combinations would be approved.
 Visibility: The numbers must not be obscured by parts of the car, e.g. wheels, side pods,
exhaust system etc.
 Comment: Car numbers must be quickly read by course marshals when your car is moving
at speed. Make your numbers easy to see and easy to read.
1.3.8.2 Organization/College Name
 Each car must clearly display the organization name (or initials - if unique and generally
recognized) in roman characters at least 50 mm (2 inch) high on both sides of the vehicle.
 The characters must be placed on a high contrast background in an easily visible location.
 The organizer name may also appear in non-roman characters, but the roman character
version must be uppermost on the sides.
 It must be displayed on the front of the vehicle below the car number.
1.3.8.3 Title sponsors

It must be displayed on the front of the vehicle above the car number and both side of the
front bodyworks below the car number.
1.3.8.4 ISIEINDIA Logo
The ISIE – India logo of length 10inch (254mm) & width of 5inch (127mm) must be
displayed on the front of the vehicle in a prominent location. ISIE logo stickers will be
provided to the teams on site.
1.3.8.5 ESVC Logo
The ESVC logo of length 10inch (254mm) & width of 5inch (127mm) must be displayed
on the left and right-hand side of the front bodyworks above the car number. ESVC
sticker will be provided to the teams on site.
1.3.8.6 Event Sponsor Logo
This must be displayed on both sides of the vehicle.
Note: There should be sufficient visible space remained for the technical round and
brake test clear sticker in your vehicle.
1.3.9 Number Plate
 Each vehicle must have a number plate at the front and rear. ISIEINDIA will provide a
vehicle number to put on the plate.
 The background of the plate should be white in colour.
 The size of the plate should be 600 x 120mm.
 The numbers should be clearly visible when viewed from far. Stroke width – 14mm,
character height – 70 mm, character width – 50mm, space between characters –11mm.
 The number plate must be of rigid material like steel or fibre.
Figure 29 Number Plate for Adventure Class
Figure 30 Number plate for Professional Class
Note: The number format shown above is just for reference only.
1.4 Steering, Brake, and Suspension

1.4.1 Steering
1.4.1.1 Steering system
 The steering wheel must be mechanically connected to the wheels, i.e. “steer-by- wire” or
electrically actuated steering is prohibited.
 Rear wheel steering (if fitted) must not compromise the control of the vehicle under any
circumstances, including emergency maneuvers or following failures such as tire blow outs.
1.4.1.2 Steering wheel
 The steering wheel must have a continuous perimeter i.e. near circular or near oval; the outer
perimeter profile can have some straight sections, but no concave sections.
 Quick release/disconnect steering hub is mandatory all cars.
 „H‟ and „8‟ figured cut-out steering wheel is not allowed.
 Steering wheel free play is limited to seven degrees (7°).
 The steering wheel should have a minimum of 10inchdiameter.
1.4.1.3 Steering Wheel Position
Figure 31Steering Wheel
 Teams must position steering wheel below shoulder line and above abdomen of the driver.
 The steering wheel should be positioned in such fashion that the risk of a driver getting
injured is minimized in the case of impact.
 The driver should not sense tingling while steering for longer duration.
 Lock nut is mandatory for all fastening ends.
1.4.1.4 Steering type
 Mechanically driven rack and pinion type of steering system is compulsory.
1.4.1.5 Steering Positive Stop
 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 or on the rack and must prevent the tires from contacting suspension, body or
frame members during the dynamic events.
1.4.2 Brakes
A solar car must be equipped with brakes on all the wheels, operated by a single control
and must be hydraulic braking system.
1.4.2.1 Brake types
 It must have two independent hydraulic circuits such that in the case of a leak or failure at
any point, effective braking power is maintained on at least two (2) wheels. Each hydraulic
circuit must have its own fluid reserve, either by the use of separate reservoirs or by the use
of a dammed, OEM-style reservoir.
 "Brake-by-wire" system is strictly prohibited.
 Independent braking systems may share components deemed, not liable to failure‟ provided
that they are amply dimensioned and readily accessible for maintenance.
 Components, not liable to failure are:

 A brake pedal and its bearing.
 Brake lever and cam assemblies.
 Single brake acting on a limited slip differential is acceptable.
 The brake system must be capable of locking all 4 wheels simultaneously during the brake
test.
 Braking system must be protected with scatter shield from the failure of the drive train or
from minor collisions.
 The brake pedal shall be designed to withstand a force of 2000 N without any failure of the
brake system or pedal box. This may be tested by pressing the pedal with the maximum force
that can be exerted by any official when seated.
 Brake must be capable of holding the fully-laden solar car on a 20degree incline or decline.
1.4.2.2 Brake Pedal
 The brake pedal should be fabricated from steel, aluminium or titanium only.
 Braking should be actuated strictly by foot pedal.
 The pedal over travel should be restricted by positive locking mechanisms.
 Wobbly brake pedal assembly mounting is prohibited.
 Teams are advised to use industry manufactured pedal assembly for vehicle. See below figure
31 for reference.
Figure 32Brake Pedal
1.4.2.3 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 shut down buttons.
 This switch must be installed so that in the event, if brake system fails such that the brake
pedals over travels, it will result in the shutdown of the system, which will eventually help to
control the system.
Figure 33 Brake over Travel Switch
 Break over-travel switch must be a single point, single throw. Only push type of brake over
travel switch as shown in figure is allowed.
 Repeated actuation of the switch must not restore power to these components, and it must be
designed so that the driver cannot reset it.
 The switch must be implemented with analog components, and not through recourse to the
programmable logic controller or similar functioning digital controllers.
1.4.2.4 Brake light
 The car must be equipped with red colored brake light; each of them must have minimum 5
inch (127mm) length and 3inch (76 mm) width.
 The brake light must be rectangular, triangular or near round in shape.
 Each brake light glowing must be visible from the rear in bright sunlight.
 Brake light should also function even when vehicle is killed-off.
 Brake Light must glow continuously when brakes applied.
Figure 34Brake Light
1.4.2.5 Brake light position
 The height of the centre of light: Minimum 13.7 inch (350 mm) from the ground.
Figure 35Tail Light Position
1.4.3 Suspension
 Use of suspension system is mandatory for all wheels.
 The car must be equipped with a fully operational suspension system with shock
absorbers.
 The judges reserve the right to disqualify cars which do not represent a serious attempt
of an operational suspension system or which demonstrate handling inappropriate for a
qualifying circuit.
 All suspension mounting point should be visible at technical inspection, either by

direct view or by removing bodywork.
 Wishbone/ A-Arm should be a seamless tube.
 The suspension used must have a minimum of 4inch (101.6 mm) of travel, i.e. 2inch
(50.8mm) jounce and 2 inch (50.8 mm) rebound.
 A fastener should be secured by lock nut or safety wire.
 At least 2 threads should be visible after fastening.
1.5 Electrical System
1.5.1 Drive Train
1.5.1.1 Basic Definitions
 The Accumulator is defined as all the batteries that store the electrical energy to be
used by the tractive system.
 Accumulator Segments are sub-divisions of the accumulator and must respect either a
maximum voltage or energy limit. Splitting the accumulator into segments is intended
to reduce the risks associated with working on the accumulator.
 The Tractive System of the car is defined as every part that is electrically connected to
the motor(s) and accumulators.
 The Grounded Low Voltage (GLV) system of the car is defined as every electrical part
that is not part of the tractive system (horn, brake light, head lights, innovations etc.)
1.5.1.2 Ground Low Voltage (GLV)
 The GLV system must be grounded to the chassis.
 The tractive and GLV system must be galvanically isolated from one another.
 The border between tractive and GLV systems is the galvanic isolation between both
systems. Therefore, some components, such as the motor controller, may be part of
both systems.
 The tractive system must be completely electrically isolated from the chassis and any
other conductive parts of the car.
 The tractive system motor(s) must be connected to the accumulator through a motor
controller.
 By passing the control system and connecting the tractive system accumulator directly
to the motor(s) is prohibited.
 The GLV system must be powered up before it is possible to activate the tractive
system. Furthermore, a failure causing the GLV system to shut down must
immediately deactivate the tractive system as well.
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1.5.1.3 Tractive system Voltage
 The maximum permitted operating voltage for the tractive system is 144 VDC for
adventure class and 144 VDC for professional class. The maximum operating voltage
is defined as the maximum measured accumulator voltage during normal charging
conditions.
 The GLV system must be grounded to the chassis.
 The tractive system must be completely isolated from the chassis and other conductive
parts of the vehicle.
 The tractive system motor(s) should be connected to the accumulator through motor
controller. Bypassing the control system and connecting the tractive system
accumulator directly to the motor(s) is strictly prohibited.
Figure 36Warning Sticker
1.5.2 Solar Panel

1.5.2.1 Allowed Solar Cells
 A standard solar collector uses photovoltaic cells without reflectors or concentrators.

Teams who want to use reflectors, concentrators or some other form of solar collector
must send details of the proposed solar collector to the event organizer for approval.
 If the solar collector comprises photovoltaic cells all of the same chemistry, and used
without concentrators such as reflectors or lenses, then the total cell area must not
exceed the allowable total cell area:
Allowable Total Cell Area
Class PV cell chemistry
(m2)
Si 4.000
Thin film junction 3.560
Adventure
Thin film Multi junction 3.240
Multi junction 2.640
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Si 5.000
Thin film junction 4.440
Professional
Thin film Multi junction 4.050
Multi junction 3.300
 Cell area calculations must be based on flat, unconnected cells. For cells used without
overlapping, cell area is defined as the projected area of the cell in a direction
perpendicular to the plane of the cell. For cells that are overlapped, cell area is defined
as the exposed surface area of the cell. Cell area includes active material, bus bars,
fingers and connection pads.
 Example calculation: The area of a Sun Power cell with a width of 125 mm and a
diagonal diameter of 160 mm is less than 0.015333 m2, and so the area of 260 cells is
less than 3.9866 m2 and the area of 326 cells is less than 4.9986 m2.
 Teams wanting to use a mixture of photovoltaic cell chemistries must send details to
the organizer for approval. If the areas of the different chemistries are area A1 of
silicon cells, area A2 of thin film single junction cells, area A3 of thin film multi
junction cells and area A4 of multi junction cells then the areas must satisfy
A1 / 4.000 + A2 / 3.560 + A3 / 3.240 + A4 / 2.640 ≤ 1

For adventure solar cars, and
A1 / 5.000 + A2 / 4.440 + A3 / 4.050 + A4 / 3.300 ≤ 1
For professional solar cars.
All devices used for solar charging must be carried in the solar car. This includes
stands, supports and cables.
1.5.2.2 The Position of the panels
For Adventure Class
 Teams are not allowed to place panels over the head and the roof of the driver
(cockpit).
 Team are permitted to place solar panels on side of driver provided proper heat and
electrical insulation. Position of the panel should not restrict driver‟s entry and egress.
 The position of the panel should not be higher than shoulder line of thedriver.
 Panels should be positioned so that they could be detached for easy inspection of
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automotive system. They could be either completely detachable, hinged
at one end to lift.
For Professional Class
 Solar panels could be placed over head of the occupants. There must be 6 inches
distance between helmet of the driver and the inner lining of the roof/cockpit.
1.5.3 Tractive System Accumulator

1.5.3.1 Battery Specification
Maximum Nominal Voltage

Class Maximum Energy Allowed
Allowed
Adventure 7 KWh 144 VDC
Professional 10 KWh 144 VDC
1.5.3.2 Battery Type
 Teams are allowed to use Lithium based batteries (Eg. Li-S/ Li-ion/ Li-polymer/
LiFePO4 battery pack). Teams will not be allowed to change batteries. They need to
use the same set of batteries throughout the event.
 Teams can use a traction battery of max 144 VDC and an auxiliary battery of max 12V
(Lithium or lead acid battery).
 Team can use auxiliary battery for the following function, and the mentioned function
must be installed in the vehicle:
Innovations
Horn
Battery level indicator
Brake light
Side indicators
Hazard light
1.5.3.3 Battery Pack (Power pack)
 The cover material of battery pack must be fire and electric proof and properly
insulated.
 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 fibre/
sheet metal, with an insulating coating.
 Use of nylon ties, strings or wire of any kind is prohibited for mounting.
 The casing of the battery should be fixed/ welded/ fastened (using lock nut) with the
chassis.
 A spill-proof barrier between storage pack and solar car occupants power storage
should prevent spilling harmful liquid/gas when damaged.
 The car should be equipped with easy to assemble and dismantle cover for battery.
 Forced convection cooling can only be used for cooling accumulator‟s and batteries.
 Teams can use cooling fans or hoses for this purpose.
 Self-fabricated or assembled battery pack is not allowed.
 Use of battery management system with battery pack is compulsory.
 Original GST bills for battery pack should be presented during technical inspection.
 All batteries declared should be inspected and labelled by technical inspector

(Including spare batteries).
1.5.3.4 Battery Position
 The battery pack can be positioned behind, and adjacent to driver up to plane formed
up to pedal assembly.
 The battery pack should be positioned in such fashion that, it is easy for teams to
detach it when required or in the case of emergency or for repairing, and also easily
accessible.
Figure 37Space for battery & Transmission
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1.5.3.5 Battery State of Charge Indicator
 A battery state of charge indicator must be provided in front of the driver on the
dashboard. Also, there should be no ocular illusion.
 Teams must be able to monitor it during the event. It should completely show the
percentage of the battery based on voltage or current. It should also show the
temperature of battery and motor.
1.5.3.6 Battery & Motor Usage
Old Motor & Battery
 If team is using old motor & battery, teams need to show the health certificate of
motor & battery from the vendor during report submission round.
 Teams also required to follow International Electro technical Commission (IEC)

60529 IP67. The motor & battery must be manufactured as per the IEC 60529 IP67.
Teams are required to submit the certificate of IEC 60529 IP67 from their vendor.
 Those teams will not submit the Certification; will be not allowed in any Dynamic
Event.
New Battery & Motor
 If team requires purchasing new battery and motor, the verified vendor is Tech
Imperial. (www.techimperial.in/[email protected])
 The Tech Imperial will provide certificate for International Electro technical
Commission (IEC) 60529IP67.
Important Note:
Teams shall submit the ESF (Electrical System Form) with technical specification details for
the motor, controller, battery charger electrical safety and the supporting certification
documents to the ESVC team for approval. Teams shall use only the components approved by
the ESVC team to build their vehicle. Submission details of ESF will be communicated
through mail & team account. Also teams shall bring the hard copies of ESF report &
certificates for the technical inspection on site.
All electrical components used should be ISI Certified.
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1.5.4 Transmission
1.5.4.1 Motor Type
Teams are allowed to use any type of Motor AC or DC.
1.5.4.2 Permitted Drive Train
Permitted Drive Train

Direct drive
Rear wheel hub motor
Motor with open differential
Motor with LSD
CVT
4WD
1.5.4.3 Scatter shield and its position
 Exposed high-speed final drive train equipment such as Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT), sprocket, gear, pulley, torque converter, clutch, belt drive and
clutch drive, must be fitted with scatter shields as a fail-proof system. Chain cover
should be rigidly mounted.
 Teams are suggested to use fiber sheet of minimum 2mm thickness or GV sheet for
scatter shield.
Figure 38Scattering Shield
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1.5.4.4 Electrical accelerator
Figure 39Throttle Pedal with Positive Stop
The accelerator pedal must be a right-foot-operated foot pedal. The foot pedal must
return to its original, rearward position when released. The foot pedal must have
positive and negative stops at both ends of its travel respectively, preventing its
sensors from being damaged or overstressed.
1.5.5 Kill Switch
 There should be 3 kill switches in the vehicle.
 Only Push-Twist Button kill switch is permitted.
 The kill switch should be easily reachable to the driver in cockpit.
 Kill switches placed outside should be easily be actuated in case of an emergency.
 Kill switches should be clearly visible through long distance bearing a bright red color.
Figure 40Kill Switch
1.5.5.1 Kill Switch Mounting
 Mounting the kill switch with plastic/metallic ties or wires is strictly prohibited.
 The kill switch can be mounted on bodywork, provided the same body work (could be
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a small part) is rigidly mounted to frame. The frame, bodywork and
kill switch has to be insulated electrically.
1.5.5.2 Fusing
 Tractive system must be appropriately fused with electrical rating.
1.5.5.3 Horn
 An audible warning device should be permanently fitted to the solar vehicle. It should
continuously emit 105 dB sound measured 2 m behind the source
Note: All buttons should be labelled according to their function.
1.5.6 Kinetic Energy Recovers System (KERS)
 Teams are free to use energy recovery system at their will. The energy should be
stored in batteries only. Use of flywheel or spring to store energy is restricted.
 The system should be stable and team has to explain every parameter used in the
KERS system.
 A separate switch should isolate and turn off the KERS the system from other
electrical systems for safety purpose.
1.5.7 Dashboard
Figure 41Interior and Dashboard
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The dashboard must contain different indicators in front of the driver. It should
contain:
 Battery State of Charge Indicator.
 Speedometer.
Battery health monitoring indicator (Include temperature sensor and smoke sensor on battery
system) power withdrawn from accumulator must be cut-off if readings from temperature
sensor and smoke sensor exceed safe value as per data sheet provided by manufacturer.
 Start button.
 Reverse drives witch
 Kill switch.
 Horn.
 Temperature level indicator of motor condition.
 Turn indicator (Left and right)
 Hazard light
1.5.8 Inertia Switch
 The car should be rigidly mounted with inertia switch (crash sensor)
 The device must trigger due to an Omni directional peak acceleration of ≤8 g for a half
sine test pulse of ≥50 ms length and ≤13 g for a half sine test pulse of ≥20 ms length.
The “Sensata Resettable Crash Sensor” should meet those requirements.
1.5.9 Master Switch
 Complete wiring harness should be switched off by rotating key master switch. Master
switch should be rigidly mounted on rear right hand side of driver.
 It should be mounted on fixed bodywork part on chassis.
Figure 42Master Switch
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1.5.10 Turn Indicators
 Solar vehicle should be equipped with left and right indicators placed in front, side and
rear of vehicle.
 The lights should be placed symmetrically and 0.7 m above ground level.
1.5.11 General Safety Instructions
 Live wires, contacts, PCB etc. of the electrical system have to be electrically isolated
by non-conductive material.
 Use of electrical tape to isolate a joint is prohibited.
 Teams are supposed to provide double layer insulation, which can be done by
reinforced insulation of single layered insulation wires inside the reinforced insulation
bundle of wires
 All wires, connectors and electronic modules (such as MPPTs) which remain at high
voltage are to be double insulated.
 Wires cannot be routed beneath the base frame of vehicle.
 Motor, suspension, wheels and steering should be secured by a locknut.
 All batteries must be rigidly mounted to the frame.
 No electrical connections should be connected to the chassis other than ground.
 Traction system and GLV circuits must be electrically and physically isolated
 All parts belonging to the tractive system including conduit, cables and wiring must be
contained within the surface envelope of the vehicle to protect in case of a crash orroll-
over.
 Team should regularly check their electrical breakdown between either side of the
energy storage system.
 Fire extinguisher cylinder with pressure gauge should show dial between recharge and
overcharge region. Team should present bill of purchased fire extinguisher. The fire
extinguisher is liable to invalid if it has passed the expiry date as mentioned on body.
 Team must be equipped with 2 ABC type fire extinguishers each of 1 kg. At least one
must be rigidly mounted in driver sitting compartment and other on push/pull bar
during every static and dynamic test.
 The fire extinguisher should be mounted structural stable mount on the primary
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member. It should be in cockpit only in such a way that it is easy to
access by the person nearby at emergency.
 Pull-knob type of mounting for fire extinguisher as shown in the figure below is
advisable and orientation of knob must be such that sufficient open space is provided
for operation.
Figure 43Fire Extinguisher Mounting
Figure 44Fire Extinguisher Mounting Bracket
 If the fire extinguisher is refilled, the team needs to show the original bill of refilling
during the technical inspection.
 Wiring harness should be mounted considering it to interfering with any moving

component. Routing of harness should not entangle with driver‟s movement during
drive
 Wires should be properly covered using external hoses, wiring of electric and
electronic system and tractive system can be done separately.
 Proper automotive grade wiring connector must be used for all types of wiring in
vehicle. Wire joint covered with tape is strictly prohibited.
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Figure 45Automotive Grade Wiring Connectors
2 Driver’s Requirement
2.1 Driver’s Documents

Every team must have minimum two drivers.
2.1.1 Driver’s License
A valid government issued driving license is must for all drivers.
2.1.2 Driver Restrictions
Representing driver of the teams must be a member of the participating team.
2.1.3 Accidental Insurance
Individual Accidental insurance coverage for both drivers is must. Valid hard copy
of insurance paper must be submitted at the time of technical inspection.
2.2 Driver’s Equipment

2.2.1 Drivers Safety Gear
 The following driver safety equipment specified below is the minimum safety
requirement and must be worn by driver during all dynamic condition of the vehicle.
 Using authentic driver‟s equipment with valid safety ratings as mentioned in rulebook
will be prime responsibility of the team.
 Date/Year of manufacturing of equipment must be on all critical safety equipment.
2.2.2 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 labelled such as SFI 3.2A/1 (or higher)
/FIA Standard 1986/ FIA Standard 8856-2000.
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SFI 3-2A/5 (or higher) FIA Standard 1986
FIA Standard 8856-2000

Figure 46Driver Suit & Required Rating
Note: - Damaged suits (with minor cuts or holes) or over stitched suits are not permitted to
be used. Before purchasing the driver, suit teams must check the suit‟s safety rating along
with the manufacturing dates.
2.2.3 Underclothing
It is mandatory for all drivers to wear fire resistant underclothing of SFI 3.2A/5 /
FIA standard 1986 or higher under their approved driving suit. This fire-resistant
underclothing (SFI/ FIA rated) should be made from an acceptable fire-resistant
material as listed in 2.9 and that should cover the driver‟s body completely from
neck down to ankles and also the wrists
Figure 47Innerwear Along with rating
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Note: - Drivers must have inner wears of required rating; Teams must check the rating and
manufacturing details of the innerwear before purchasing.
2.2.4 Helmet
A well- fitting closed face helmet that meets one of the following certifications and
is labelled as such-Snell K2000, K2005, K2010, M2000, M2005, M2010, SA2005,
SA2010, SAH2010, SA2015SFI 31.2A, SFI31.1/2005, SFI 31.2/2005, 31.2/2010,
31.2/2015, 41.2/2005, 41.2/2010, 41.2/2015FIA 8860-2004, FIA 8860-2010, FIA
8859-2015
Open faced helmets are not a permissible. All helmets to be used in the competition
must be presented during Technical Inspection where approved helmets will be
stickered. The organizer reserves the right to impound all non-approved helmets
until the end of the competition.
Figure 48Closed Face Helmet Along with Snell/FIA/SFI Rating
Note: - Motocross helmets are not allowed, Teams must check the specified rating along
with manufacturing details of the helmet before purchasing. - Beware of Chinese helmets.
2.2.5 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.
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Figure 49SFI Rated Balaclava
2.2.6 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.
Figure 50Neck Support Allowed
Figure 51Prohibited Neck Support
Note: - 360-degree continuous perimeter neck support along with required rating is
allowed; Neck support with slots is not allowed
2.2.7 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.
Figure 52SFI Rated Gloves
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Note: - Damaged or torn out gloves are not allowed.
2.2.8 Shoes
Fire resistant shoes made of acceptable fire resistant material; shoes must be
certified to the standard and labelled as such: SFI 3.3/ FIA 8856-2000.
Figure 53SFI Rated Shoes
Note: - Sports shoes/Canvas shoes/Leather shoes/Industrial safety shoes are not

allowed at any point of the event.
2.2.9 Shocks
Fire resistant socks made from acceptable fire-resistant material, which covers the
bare skin between the driver‟s suit and the boots or shoes. For the purpose of this
section the approved fire-resistant materials are: Carbon X, Indura, Nomex,
Polybenzimidazole (commonly known as PBI) and Proban.
2.2.10 Fire Resistance material
For the purpose of this sections some, but not all, of the approved fire-resistant
materials are:
Carbon X, Indura, Nomex, Polybenzimidazole (commonly known as PBI) and

Proban.
T-shirts, socks or other undergarments made from nylon or any other synthetic
material which will melt when exposed to high heat are prohibited.
Note: Expired driving equipment’s are not allowed, Team must ensure that the
expiry date of their driving equipment’s is beyond the date of event. Individual
safety equipment should be available for each Driver in a team.
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Figure 1Adventure class vehicle (Single seated)

1.1.2 Professional Class:

Figure 2Professional Class Vehicles

1.2.1.1 Adventure class

Figure 3 Dimensional restriction-adventure class

1.2.1.2 Professional Class

Figure 4 Dimensional restriction professional class

1.2.2 Penalty on the extension in dimensions:

 Points penalty count on per square inch deviation.

1.2.5 Wheels and Tyres dimension

Load rating: Greater than the load on wheel.

Speed rating: Greater than the maximum speed of the vehicle.

Figure 5 Wheel Diameter and Tyre Width

1.2.6 Vehicle Track-configuration

 Wheel Base: Adventure class/ professional class

 Minimum wheelbase of 1524 mm and Maximum 2570 mm is allowed to provide to the

 Track Width: Adventure class/ professional class

 Smaller track width should be minimum 60 % of the total wheelbase.

 Teams are supposed to use seamless tubes.

 Circular cross section tubing is mandatory. Tube Cross section requirement-

Minimum outer diameter/dimension –1 inch.

Maximum outer diameter/dimension –2 inch.

Minimum wall thickness –1 mm.

 In the case of steel minimum, carbon percentage should be0.1%.

 All welding samples must be submitted at Technical Inspection.

 College Name or College Initials

 Welder Name or Welder Initials

1.2.9.1 Sample 1 – Destructive Testing

Figure 6Roll Cage, WeldingSample1

1.2.9.2 Sample 2 – Destructive Inspection

1.2.10 Jack Point

Figure 8Jack point

1.2.11 Hitch Point

 Hitch point will be used to attach push rod.

 It should be painted in yellow.

 Hitch point should follow the dimensions given in Figure 8.

Figure 9Hitch point & Hitch Point Dimension

Note: Bumper, jack point and hitch point must be separate

 There should be a single rod for both uses.

 Push/pull bar must have fire extinguisher mount.

Figure 10 Push Rod Example

 The roll hoop must cover both the drivers.

1.2.14 Front Roll Hoop

 The front hoop must be constructed of closed section metal tubing.

Figure 12Steering Distance from Front Roll hoop

Adventure class & professional class

1.2.16 Front hoop Bracing

Figure 13Roll Hoop and Bracing

Figure 15Professional Class Chassis

1.2.17 Side Impact Member

Figure 16Side Impact Members

Adventure class/ Professional class

 Teams can use tubes to act as a bumper.

In case of using metal tubes –

 The bumper should be rigidly welded to the mainframe.

 Frontal impact 5gload

 Side Impact 5gload

Figure 18Triangulation of members