Velocity

Event Introduction

From drag races to the costliest sport - Formula 1, racing has been an entertainer like no other. It holds something for everyone - The sheer technological sophistication of the machines for the hardcore boffin; speed, sound and power for the adrenaline junkies.

Much-a-like, Velocity - the I.C Engine race championship is the biggest crowd puller at Engineer. The success of this event has made it a mainstay of the fest. Participants have to build a remote controlled car powered by an IC engine and race it at dizzying speeds around a challenging track. Design, speed and innovation of the car are all factors, but the greatest skill of all - the skill of the guy at the stick - decides the champion. Speed, Sound and Burning Rubber are sure to give the audience an adrenalin rush.

Event Format

Participants are required to design a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine that can traverse a given track.

The event will be held in 3 rounds.

• Manoeuvrability Test - Participants are required to manoeuvre around a given loop. The participants will be timed and will be eliminated on the basis of the time.
• Time Trial - The car will have to complete one lap of the track. Each team will receive two time trials. The best of the times taken to complete the track in the two trials will be taken as the qualification criteria.
• One-on-one Race - Round three will consist of a circuit where two teams will be competing one on one in a knock out format. In this round, competitors will start from the opposite ends of the track and have to complete the track. The team which finishes the track the fastest wins. The combination teams participating against each other shall be decided by the organizers.

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Rules and Regulations

• Rules for all the rounds:
  • Participants must place their vehicles before the start line and begin the race only when the signal is given.
  • In case of a false start, the race shall be restarted. More than three false starts will lead to disqualification.
  • If the vehicle does not have an idle position, the team can hold the car and release it on the ground when the signal is given.
  • The track will be divided into sectors with check-points signifying the beginning of each sector.
  • If the car topples or goes out of track, the car will be placed at the last completed check point by one of the team members.
  • The cars will travel in the clockwise direction, as indicated by the black arrow marks in the figure.
  • If the car develops a serious malfunction a reasonable amount of time for repairs may be allotted. The time allotted will be decided on the spot by the event coordinators.
• Vehicle Specifications:
  • The vehicle may not exceed the following dimensions: a length of 60 cm, a width of 40 cm and a height of 30 cm.
  • There is no restriction on the weight of the vehicle.
  • The vehicle has to be powered by an IC engine (Maximum 3.5cc).
• An attested photocopy of the bill specifying the cc and the engine code must be forwarded to the organizers to enable verification of conformity to specifications.
• The potential difference between any two points in the vehicle must not exceed 12 volts.
• Fabrication: The following parts have to be fabricated. There is no restriction on the material.
  • Chassis
  • Suspension links
  • Steering mechanism including tie rods.
  • Supporting structure for servo motors (if used)
  • Electronics box.
  • Gear box assembly, suspension springs and shock absorbers, differentials (if used), driveline, rods, tyres and wheels can be procured directly.
  • The teams can directly use the radio controllers available in the market.
• General Rules
  • The students must carry valid student ID cards of their college which they will be required to produce at the time of registration.
  • A team may consist of a maximum of five members.
  • Teams may participate with only one car. Only team members can drive the car. Participants shall not be allowed to be part of more than one team.
  • Teams must bring a dual frequency remote control or two remote controls with different frequencies to avoid any frequency clash during the one on one race. (This is done by changing the crystal used in the remote and in the servo controller. The frequency is mentioned on the crystal.)
  • If the vehicle is found unsafe to run on the track, that team will be disqualified from the race. The judge's decision will be final and binding in this respect.
  • Participants are advised to design the vehicle to prevent any damage that could be caused when it hits the boundaries. (It is also advised to make provisions for protecting the gear box and its coupling to the engine, if used, to avoid damages).
  • Participants will be given time slots for practice before the event. Exact time and date will be posted on the website.
  • Teams will have to register online and send us the frequency of the remote control and the details of the IC engine as mentioned above to get a confirmation of the registration.

Contact details:

• Archit Koti : +91-9480406498
• Kushal Agarwal : +91-9620623508
• You can email your queries to velocity@engineer.org.in