FORMULA STUDENT ORIGINS
TECHNICAL INSPECTION
Technical & Safety Scrutineering
The vehicle is tested to determine its compliance with the Formula Student regulations. It includes drivers equipment.
Tilt Testing
The vehicle is tested in two different events. A fluids leakage test at 45º and a stability one at 60º
Brake Test
The vehicle needs to stop in a certain length blocking all four wheels
Noise Testing
The noise test will determine if the vehicle is below the noise maximun level.
STATIC EVENTS
Engineering Design (150 pts)
The team with the best engineering and innovative design will earn the maximun amount of points.
Cost and Manufacturing Event (100 pts)
A document with a Cost Report must be sent. During the competition there will be a discussion with the judges about the cost of every single piece of the car and its manufacture.
Presentation Event (75 pts)
A Business Plan and the capability of creating a business with a suitable profit will be evaluated by the Business jury.
DYNAMIC EVENTS
Acceleration (75 pts)
Acceleration test in a straight line
Skid-pad (50 pts)
Time trial in an eight-shaped circuit to evaluate the car's turning and stability performance
Autocross (150 pts)
Time trial in a generic racetrack
Endurance and Fuel Economy (300 pts)
Endurance race (22km) and fuel usage measurement.