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We are now gearing up to participate in Formula Bharat 2024 from 19 Jan to 24 Jan 2024 at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore.
Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) is a series of international competitions in
which
university teams across the globe compete to design and manufacture the best performing race
cars.
Students build a single seat formula race car. The competition is not won solely by the team
with the
fastest car, but rather by the team with the best overall package of construction,
performance,
cost
and sales planning. This competition challenges the team members to put their knowledge to
the
test
by incorporating it into building and manufacturing a durable and agile vehicle and
considering
the
economic and business aspects of the racecar side by side.
During these events students must present their knowledge of the car and engineering
concepts to
a
panel of judges. At most events, there are multiple rounds of questioning, with increasingly
difficult questions and longer sessions. The primary round involves all the teams, and
focuses
on
fundamental knowledge of vehicle.
Autocross tests the cars dynamic ability in a one lap sprint. Two drivers are given two attempts at the course. The objective of the autocross event is to evaluate the car's maneuverability and handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing cars. The autocross course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking, and cornering into one event.
The objective of the Skid Pad event is to measure the car's lateral grip on a flat surface while making a constant radius turn.The car has to complete a time trial on a track figure of 8 laid out on track to determine its performance.
The Endurance event is 22 kilometers long driven on a track similar to Autocross. Two drivers each drive half of the distance with a mandatory pit stop at the midpoint. The car must stop and start under its own power and no refueling or repairs are allowed. A team must finish Endurance in order to earn any points from Efficiency or Endurance.
The Acceleration event evaluates the car's acceleration in a straight line, from a standing start, over a distance of 75 meters.
The objective of the Business Presentation is to evaluate the team's ability to develop and deliver a comprehensive business plan that will convince the executives of a corporation that the team's car design best meets the demands of the amateur, weekend competition market.
Students create a detailed report of all costs associated with materials, processes, and assembly of the car. Points are awarded based on total car cost and report quality. Finally, students must complete a 'Real Case Scenario' challenge to reduce cost in specified areas based on input from event organizers.
During this event students must present their knowledge of the car and engineering concepts to a panel of judges. At most events there are multiple rounds of design, each with increasingly difficult questions and longer sessions. The first round involves all teams, and focuses on fundamental knowledge.