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THIS ELECTRIC KART REGULATIONS BOOK IS AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE

BHARATH FORMULA KARTING

THE CONTENTS OF THIS KART REGULATIONs BOOK ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE BHARATH FORMULA KARTING. NO PORTION OF THIS BOOK MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY MANNER, ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED, POSTED ON THE INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, RECORDED BY ANY MEANS, OR STORED ON ANY MAGNETIC / ELECTROMAGNETIC STORAGE SYSTEM(S) WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR OF THE BHARATH FORMULA KARTING. THE KART REGULATIONS POSTED ON THE BFKCT OFFICIAL WEBSITE MAY BE PRINTED FOR PERSONAL REFERENCE AND USE.

HEAD OFFICE Bharath Formula Karting CADD Technologies of School of Design No.33, Rajaji Road, Ramnagar, Coimbatore 641 009. Official Website:www.bfkct.in

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THIS KART REGULATIONS BOOK IS AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE

BHARATH FORMULA KARTING

THE CONTENTS OF THIS KART REGULATIONS BOOK ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE BHARATH FORMULA KARTING. NO PORTION OF THIS BOOK MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY MANNER, ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED, POSTED ON THE INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, RECORDED BY ANY MEANS, OR STORED ON ANY MAGNETIC / ELECTROMAGNETIC STORAGE SYSTEM(S) WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR OF THE BHARATH FORMULA KARTING. THE KART REGULATIONS POSTED ON THE BFKCT OFFICIAL WEBSITE MAY BE PRINTED FOR PERSONAL REFERENCE AND USE.

HEAD OFFICE Bharath Formula Karting CADD Technologies of School of Design No.33, Rajaji Road, Ramnagar, Coimbatore 641 009. Official Website:www.bfkct.in

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GENERAL PREFACE

Official Notice of Disclaimer

BFKCT makes an effort to provide participants with a relatively safe environment for everyone involved. Despite strict rule enforcement and strict rule adherence, all participants must be aware that their mere presence at an event presents a chance of becoming critically or fatally injured, even by no fault of their own. These regulations do not guarantee or imply that injuries or death will not occur. All event participants agree to assume the risk of being injured or killed by the negligence and/or gross negligence of others. If there are any questions or problems with these rules and regulations, it is the participant’s responsibility to immediately contact the Bharath

Formula KartingPowered byCADD Technologies of School of Design, No.33, Rajaji Road,

Ramnagar, Coimbatore 641 009, India.

Safety Hazards

It is the responsibility of event participants to inspect and analyze all aspects related to the facility, rules, regulations, and/or instructions pertaining to the event (whether written or verbally stated). The event participants are required to notify a BFKCT Official, without delay, of anything that appears to be a potential safety hazard. Failure to comply with this rule will be cause for disqualifying from the event. Additionally, everyone involved should consider that no activity, facility, or system is 100% perfectly safe, despite all best efforts. Therefore, each participant is hereby notified that grave and unforeseen danger may exist in any activity, at any event, automotive related or otherwise.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description Page No.

A ABOUT “BHARATH FORMULA KARTING” 5 B ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION 6 C AERIAL PERSPECTIVE OF BFKCT SEASON1,2&3 7 D IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 10 E KART DEFINITION 12 1.0 OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIE 13 2.0 BFKCT RULES AND REGULATIONS 15 3.0 TEAM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 20 4.0 DRIVER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 24 5.0 ELECTRICAL KART TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 27 6.0 DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL) 38 7.0 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 41 8.0 ENDURANCE HEAT 47 9.0 SIGNIFICATION OF FLAGS 51 10.0 ON COURSE CONTACT 52 11.0 SCORING AND RACE RESULTS 53 12.0 POINTS TABLE 55

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A. ABOUT “BHARATH FORMULA KARTING”

Bharath Formula Karting is a student karting competition powered by CADD Technologies

School of Design Private Limited (BFKCT) to explore the theoretical, technical and motorsports skill set of engineering and diploma students. The main motto of this competition is coined to the envision of doyen and legend of Indian Motor Sports “Sundaram Karivardhan” who started to build his own cars for motorsport racing as well he was an successful Formula Car

Racer. BFKCT encourage the young budding engineers to design and build their dream kart with engineering terminology and technology from art to part as well BFKCT provide the platform for to take up the racing competition. This will create an interest and awareness to bring charming racer and mechanics in motorsports engineering field. The Karting competition takes place in two stages; firstly, design validation, Documentation and Fabrication of Kart.

Secondly, Championship round which consists of Static & Dynamic events and final Endurance.

The registering team has to build their kart based on the guide line given in BFKCT Kart

Regulations book. BFKCT forum encourage the team members to undergo the literature survey and detailed study before design and manufacturing of kart Kart. Furthermore, it is advised to the team members to fabricate the kart with expert’s suggestion but not involved them physically to fabricating the kart. BFKCT recognize the team building activity and individual talent by providing nearly 80+ various awards in different categories. The reorganization is not only trophy&certificate, BFKCT announces INR 15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakhs) worth Prize. Similarly,

BFKCT offers Internships, Implant training Industry Project and Placement opportunity in reputed industry to all the deserved participants to shape their carrier.

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B. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

M/s.CADD Technologies School of Design established in the year of 2000 with the aim and commitment of providing quality training. This is our 20th year in the CAD/CAM Training

Industry and having a strong planning in expanding our legs across globe in near future. The company is established by the dynamic group of directors who are in to Academic and Research field for more than a decade with a vision of providing Industrial requirement based engineering solutions by which it will have their own presence in overall growth of the Manufacturing and

Civil Industry to whom the company got tie-up. We, M/s .CADD Technologies School of

Design Private Limited, is an Authorized Training cum Certification Centre of Autodesk,

Bentley and Innovent Technologies (ANSYS). We are provide Training cum engineering solutions to the students as well as companies in the key areas like Design Engineering,

Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Digital Prototyping and Building

Information Modeling. We have trained more than 50,000 students so far (Both In-house as well as On-site) and have successfully placed sizable number of candidates in various domestic and

MNCs to whom we got tie-up. We have Technical Advisory committee, which consists of eminent personalities from the leading industries in Coimbatore as well as professors colleges who are guiding us to serve the student community in a better way. Visit www.caddtechnologies.com.

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C. AERIAL PERSPECTIVE OF BFKCT SEASON 1 , 2 & 3

CADD Technologies started to initiate the “Bharath Formula Karting” a National Level Karting

Championship Motorsports event in “Manchester of South India” Coimbatore with the motto of enlighten the envision of doyen and legend of Indian Motor Sports “Sundaram Karivardhan” who started to build his own cars for motorsport racing as well he was an successful Formula Car

Racer. BFKCT Before get into this karting motorsport, we have collected the feedback from various stakeholders, faculty advisors and students who recently participated in karting event.

According to the feedback analysis the BFKCT board of directors decided and derived the strategy as from registration to end of the event all the details to be displayed in official website to maintain the high level transparency. Secondly, to encourage motorsports aspirants, the event must be conduct only on Kari Motor Speedway International Formula 3 Racing Circuits,

Chettipalayam. The success starts begins from this point. The BFKCT Season 1 launched in the month of January 2018 and the BFKCT team did various promotions. Resulting, the season

1 team registration reached 98. Out of which 59 teams with the student strength of 1750+ turned in Kari Motor Speedway to race their fabricated kart. The BFKCT season 1 held on 2nd to 4th

August 2018 at Kari Motor Speedway. Mr.Dhanasekaran, Director, Faurecia, Bengaluru and

Dr.Manivannan, Chairman ISTE has been the chief guest for the podium ceremony and distributed the Championship trophy and Cash Prize.

On continuation of Season 1, the season 2 registrations got opened. During this season also

BFKCT board of directors decided the event venue as Kari Motor Speedway. For uplift our technical and event level as well the current scenario of automobile Electric Kart Category was introduce in the Season 2. The registration for Internal Combustion Category and Electrical Kart

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Category goes upto 110 and 10 respectively. The BFKCT season 2 events conducted from Feb

28 to Mar2, 2019- 3 Days. On day event venue, IC engine Category 65 teams and Electric Kart

Category 5 teams totally 1850+ students actively participated and exhibits their motorsports skillets. Chief guest is invited from Automobile Manufacturing industries Mr.Sri Radha

Krishnan, Head – Engines & Axle, Ashok Leyland and Mr.Shanmugam, Secretary, Ambattur

Industrial Estate Manufacturer’s Association (AIEMA) to distribute the champion trophy and

Cash Prize. The season 2 event dates we have invited nearly 30+ Automobile and Mechanical

Industries for placements and internship opportunities to the participants’ betterments.

The successful completion of season 1 & 2, the BFKCT board of directors announced the season 3 scheduled dates and event venue on the season 2 podium ceremony. The fame of

Indian Motorsports Legend “Sundaram Karivardhan” BFKCT again decided to host the event in Kari Motor Speedway. In season 3, in the Internal Combustion Engine 160 CC engine category added as new feather. The IC engine and electric kart category registration goes up to

90 and 30 respectively. On day event venue on 10th to 13th September 2019 nearly 60 teams from Internal Combustion Engines and 18 teams from Electric Kart arrived on track with the student strength of 2380+ aspirants energetically take part in all the static and dynamic motorsports events.

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Girls Spinning on Track

The BFKCT observed that girls aspirants nearly 230+ students enthusiastically involved in various static and especially in dynamic events. BFKCT decided to recognize the Girls participants across the spectrum of motorsports especially in the racing segments with the tag name of “Girls Spinning on Track” (GsT). During the event BFKCT taken all the girls participants in to track walk and asked them to driver their kart for getting track driving experience, encouraged them to do the wheel dismantling and assembly, questioning about the engine and transmission spec, take interview on their off and on track experience. The outcome of Girls Spinning on Track (GsT), the best women participants’ award was specially announced to recognize them. On final day podium event Dr. Manikam, Chairman, Sakthi Groups and

Mr.Manish Rama Krishnan, AGM, Ashok Leyland distributed the champion trophy and Prize to all the winning aspirants. The big bang of BFKCT Seasons 3 ending ceremony, Mr.Senthil

Kumar, CEO, Kalvi Group of Institutions announced the Season 4 scheduled dates and venue.

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D. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION

1. All the participants must report to the event venue according to the given schedule

2. At Event venue teams are not allowed to do fabrication of the Kart, its only place for

adjustments in final assembly.

3. Team captain and vice-captain must attend the s meet every day in morning and evening.

Failing in which there is no rights or provision for ask any request or appeal

4. All the participants must wear the ID Card in the event venue

5. All the participants must wear shoes

6. Full sleeve and loose hair forbidden inside the event venue

7. Teams are not allowed to use the welding machine inside the pit. Team can do the

welding only BFKCT prescribed location or pit or area

8. Team must follow the time slot given for Technical Inspection, Business Plan, Static

Event and Dynamic Event etc., Failing in which event points consider as zero

9. Students are allowed to use the power tools inside the pit

10. As a track rule team should not use any tools outside the pit. If it is found the team may

disqualified or heavily penalized

11. Every day at the end of the event it is the team responsibility to pack their kart and tools

with safe condition. BFKCT organizer is not responsible for any belongings to the team

or individual members.

12. Event venue closing time should be sharp 5.30 PM and student can leave the pit before

6.00 PM

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13. Team should not move around the event venue during the various events

14. Showing flag or giving signals to the driver during the dynamics events strictly forbidden.

If it is found the team may disqualify from the event or round

15. BFKCT officials very supportive for all the Participants. If you have any requirement

please feel free to approach the officials

16. Doctor and Nurse along with Ambulance available in all day event venue. Team need any

medical assistance in the event venue, they can directly approach to the Doctor without

any hesitation or permission

17. Team members are not allowed to go or move out of the main gate during the event time.

This is due to avoid unnecessary trespassing.

18. Participation certificate will be issued only on the last day of podium ceremony only

19. It is team responsibility to submit or send the document requested or mentioned in the

regulations book or published in the website or any messenger time to time without any

delay or omission.

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E. Electric Kart Definition

A kart is a single-seater land vehicle without a roof or a cockpit, without suspensions and with or without bodywork elements, with 4 non aligned wheels that are in contact with the ground, the 2 front ones of which control the direction and the other 2 rear ones, connected by a one piece axle, transmit the power. The main parts are the chassis-frame (including the bodywork), the tyres, the electric motor, and the traction battery.

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1. OFFICIALS AND THEIR DUTIES

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this section is to provide participants with a better understanding for the nomenclature used concerning event Officials, their titles, and a brief related description. It should be noted, that nothing in this section constitutes a rule of any kind, nor makes any guarantees of any type, since this is simply a guide to aide in the understanding of terms.

1.2 BFKCT Officials- General Philosophy

All the BFKCT Officials shall be friendly and courteous to all BFKCT participants. Participants are valued members for BFKCT.

1.3 Executive Director

The Executive Director has total executive authority, nationwide, over all regions, Officials, and all matters of any nature pertaining to BFKCT guidelines, except as otherwise stated in this subsection. The Executive Director’s power to govern matters pertaining to any individual region or region shall only be limited by any applicable. The Executive Director will make judgments, definitions, determinations, clarifications, and settle all presented appeals. The decisions of the Executive Director are the final rulings and cannot be appealed. The Executive Director is Mr.Kumaresh Velayutha Subramaniam.

1.4 Chief Secretary

The Chief Secretary has total authority over all officials within his/her assigned event. He/she is responsible to oversee all aspects of the events conducted by his/her guidance. The Chief Secretary shall particularly oversee the appointment of Race Director(s). He/she will also ensure that all events are run in accordance with all rules set forth in the BFKCT. Some allowances can be made, with authorization from the Executive Director.

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1.5 Event Director

The Event Director has the power and authority over all local event Officials, except for the Executive Director (if present). The Event Director controls all aspects of the event, and is the person responsible for the general conduct of the event in accordance with the BFKCT regulations.

1.6 Timing and Scoring

Timing and/or scoring methods are discretionary. The Race Director may choose any method (conventional or unconventional). The method chosen may be implemented either in full or in part, or modified or discarded at any time, at the discretion of the Race Director.

1.7 Chief Scrutinizer

The Chief Scrutinizer supervises all Tech Inspectors and will make the ultimate decision as to which issues of legality will be reported to the Race Director. He/she should always notify the team in question before notifying the Race Director.

1.8 Tech Inspectors

Tech Inspectors work at the direction of the Chief Scrutinizer

1.9 Race Director

The Race Director is in control of all aspect of the competition and the participants. The decision of the Race Director is final.

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2. BFKCT RULES AND REGULATIONS 2.1 Rules Authority The team or team member’s mandatory to follow the each and every rules, regulations and restriction given in the regulations book. Bharath Formula Karting reserves right to modify each and every rules, regulations and restriction associated with the Karting event. Breach of rules by any individual or as a team or representative member may eliminate or withdrawing or debarring of the team from the competition and withdrawal of award/awards as well.

2.2 Validity of the Rules The rules, regulations and restriction will be same throughout the event and any new amendments or updates will be published in the official website www.bfkct.in. It is team responsibility to visit the website frequently to know the updates.

2.3 Rules Compliance By registering Bharath Formula Karting (BFKCT) event, the team , members of the team as individuals, faculty advisors and other authority of the College/University agree to comply with and will be bounded by the rules, regulations, restriction, interpretations or procedures issued or announced by BFKCT. All team members, faculty advisors and university/college authorities are required to cooperate with, and follow all the instructions, penalties and results from competition organizers, officials and judges. Disputes if any are subject to Coimbatore jurisdiction only.

2.4 Loopholes BFKCT strongly besides that the “Student safety is the prime and most import factor”. So, BFKCT reserved the rights to resolve the superficial loopholes to improve the safety of the students to successful completion of the competition. It is documental or virtually not viable to frame the rules to covers all the possible questions and incidents to design the Kart’s parameters or conduct of the event. So, BFKCT always enforce the student safety.

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2.5 Participating in the Event The registered team, team , members, participant individuals, faculty advisor and college representatives of colleges and universities who are all present on competition venue are considered as Participant in the Event. If earlier departure from the event venue due to problem in kart, medical reason, not cleared in any technical inspection or any other personal and official or non-personal and official reason considering as earlier withdrawing of team from the competition. At any circumstances, the registration fee is not adjustable or not refundable.

Teams are advised to submit the Technical document on time: The team members are advised to submit the document in given time line to avoid the delay of publishing the results or points or notifications. If any team wants extension of time due to their university examination and other academic activity, please send a request mail (or) request letter through team faculty advisor and forwarded by the head of the department / head of the institution / registrar stating the actual reason for requesting time extension.

2.6 Right to Impound Bharath Formula Karting (BFKCT) reserves the right to impound to any registered kart in onsite or during the event or at any time or at the various stages during the competition for inspect and examine by organizers, officials and technical inspectors.

2.7 Violations of Intent Any team and team members who does not comply with the applicable rules, regulations and restriction requirements of this event are subject to penalties / disqualifying. Questions about the intent or meaning of a regulations or rule may be addressed to the organizers.

2.8 Behavioural Attitude: Misbehaviour Misbehaviour activity in any form of the registered team, individual or representative of the college / university will receive a penalty of 100 points or disqualifying or eliminated from the event depending on the attitude of team members.

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2.9 Arguments with the Officials Argument or disobedience with any official may result in the elimination of team from the competition. All members of the team may be immediately escorted from the competition venue.

2.10 Drugs and illegal Material Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal materials are prohibited on the event site during the competition. This rule will be in effect during the entire competition. Any violation of this rule by a team member will cause the expulsion of the entire team. This applies to both team members and faculty advisors.

2.11 Remonstration BFKCT will recognize the involvement and manufacturing of the kart by the students for their hard work and spending valuable hours and days. The Bharath Formula Karting organizer will make nevertheless effort to review all questions and disputes to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.

2.12 Preliminary Review – Required If a team has a question about scoring, judging, policies or any official action it must be brought to the notice of BFKCT organizers in professional manner before a objection can be filed.

2.13 Causes for Remonstration A team may object any rule interpretation, score or official action (unless specifically excluded from remonstration) which they feel has caused some actual, non-trivial harm to their team, or has had a substantive effect on their score. Teams may not object rule interpretations or actions that have not caused them any substantive damage.

2.14 Who can file the Remonstration? Only team or Faculty Advisor on behalf of whole team can file the remonstration. Other team members should not accompany or interfere filing of such remonstration stand cancelled.

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2.15 Remonstration Format and Forfeit All remonstration must be filed in written and presented to the organizer of BFKCT by the team . If remonstration in not genuine, the remonstration filed team will under the penalty of 100 points and remonstrations is rejected or stand cancelled. The team violating the above rules and regulations, BFKCT reserved the rights to disqualify the team at any point of time.

2.16 Remonstration Period Remonstration concerning any aspect of the event must be filed within 30 minutes from end of the event shall be considered. 2.17 Kart Movement The Kart may be moved by using push or pull bar from the pit to racing circuit. The kart not allowed driving in pit or walking or pedestrian approachable places. The kart allow to drive only the place prescribed by the BFKCT or Race Circuit authorities for various rounds. Violating the above rules and regulations which is lead to penalize of 100 points.

2.18 List of Prefabricated Parts All the teams have liberty to buy the readymade/fabricated parts to use for their kart as listed below. Springs, Brake drum, disc, calliper and brake holding assembly, master cylinder, Steering column, Steering wheel, Wheel hub &Tyres, tie rod ends, Motor, Knuckle, Chain Guard, Break Lights, Batteries&Toggle Switches. Furthermore, any superfluous parts are fitted in the Kart must be removed from the kart to proceed further. If BFKCT officials found the entire Kart is fabricated by the professional and brought from vendor for participating the event, the team will be disqualify from the event without any notification.

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PENALTIES Violation of Rules: Eliminate from the event / Penalty of 100 points Misbehaviour/Arguments with officials or volunteers: Eliminate from the event / Penalty of 100 points Tampering with TI sticker or making restricted changes in Kart after TI: Direct Disqualify

ENTRY WITHOUT PERMISSION ON TRACKS: Penalty of 100 points / Team Disqualify DAMAGES: Damage to the track / tent / other resources will result to the penalty of INR 2,00,000/- or cost of actual damage whichever is high. Furthermore, prize and certificates will not be awarded or issued to the particular team and team member unless or until the damaged or penalty amounts are completely settled to the track administrator or organizer. OTHERS: BFKCT organizers have full rights to modify the penalties amount or points at any time.

Document Verification BFKCT officials have full rights to verify the Team or Individual or Vehicle or any other details / document before the event or during the event or post event. If the BFKCT officials found any discrepancy in details or document, the team ranking or prize money or award should be withdrawn without any notification.

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3. TEAM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Team Requirement The team registering in Bharath Formula Karting Season 4 must have a Team Name, and the Faculty Advisor Name (Not below Assistant Professor Cadre). There is no limitation on number of registering from the same college / university. Team size should not exceed 25 members per team and for the additional member or students refer section 3.10. The team member clusters refer section 3.13.

3.2 Eligibility Criteria Undergraduate and Technical students from engineering degree/diploma streams are only eligible to registering and participating in the BFKCT event. Bharath Formula Karting is an engineering event rather than a race, our aim and motto is to bring up their innovative idea from young engineering minds to nurture and motive them to fabricating the kart using engineering knowledge and practices. Every individual team members aligned their expertise in the field of interest and take part the event in successful manner. The team members who have register the event must be currently studying or undergoing UG or Diploma course in order to participate in the competition.

3.3 Team Name Each team must have unique team name. However, the teams are free to choose team name as per their choice. If any team name repeated, the second registering team are asked to go with alternate name.

3.4 Kart Number Kart Number will be provided by the BFKCT organizer. Teams will be informed about their kart number, once registration is closed.

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3.5 Integrated Teams As this is an engineering event. So, integrated teams are highly appreciable (Engineering Streams Only). 3.6 Definition of Integrated Teams Integrated team refers that, if any team or faculty advisor wants to form a team with various engineering discipline (Mech, Auto, EEE, ECE etc.,) students from their institution or other institution. The idea of forming the integrated team is to share the knowledge and utilizing the resources. Furthermore, it will help the students for team building nature. 3.7 Faculty Advisor Each team must have one Faculty Advisor appointed by the Department / College / University.Similarly, the faculty advisor(s) should not involve directly or indirectly in design, analysis, and documentation, fabricate and repair of any part of the Kart and ensure that the kart is manufactured by participating students only. 3.8 Team Registration Online registration portal will be available 24x7 on BFKCT website (www.bfkct.in) from 1st December 2019. During the registration, students have to pay the registration fee to block their slot. BFKCT will provide accounts to all the teams on BFKCT web portal and all the karting relevant information/announcements will be published in the respective accounts and BFKCT official website. Teams will upload and download thepayment proof, reports on their login or send to official email with mentioning their team name, kart number in subject. 3.9 Registration Agreement By registering in BFKCT event, the Team /Team Member/Faculty Advisor/College Management agree with the rules and regulations of BFKCT. They understand that all the information provided in the registration documents and online registration forms are correct to the best of their knowledge and also they accept that the team would undertake all the activities without help of any professionals directly or indirectly. In case of any violation of the rules and regulations specified in the kart regulations Book, the teams are liable for disciplinary actions as per the decision of the BFKCT organizing Management. The teams are also liable for any loss of

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documentation/communication on part of discrepancy in the information as provided during registration.

3.10 Registration Fee Registration fee for the event is INR 22,500 + 18 % (GST) per team (25 Members). Total Registration Fee INR 22,500 + INR 4,050 (GST) = INR 26,550.00 before March 10th 2020, after that Registration fee will be INR 27,500 + INR 4,950 (GST) = INR 32,450.00. For Extra member (on special request): INR 1000 + 18 % (GST) / Member (Maximum 10 Members only allowed and also the total team size should not exceed more than 35 Members) Payment Flexibility: BFKCT always support to student community. So, the payment flexibility provided in two instalments. First instalment student can pay INR 15,000/- during the registration. Second instalment of INR 11,550/-can be made on or before the Design Validation Round (Virtual Round). There is NO ELIMINATION IN VIRTUAL ROUND. Note: According to the Kari Motors Speedway Track regulations team have to pay Rs.1000/- for telemetry & driver (s) (Driver & Co-Driver) indemnity bond.

3.11 Mode of Payment The registration amount can be paid through only online payment gatewayor NEFT / RTGS only. The online payment link and NEFT / RTGSaccount details given in www.bfkct.inregistration page.

3.12 Official Announcements All the official announcements and the information regarding the BFKCT event will be displayed in Bharath Formula Karting official website www.bfkct.in. On successful registration of team, all the important information will be provided in the team account as well in official websites. The team , members and faculty advisors are requested to frequently visit the website for new updates. Further feel free to contact us through any messenger or call for better understanding the new amendments or clarifications.

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3.13 Team Members Clusters (Mandatory Requirement)

No. of S.No. Name of the Cluster Nature of Work Students 1. Chassis Design 2. Rear Axle Shaft Design 3. Design of Wheel Hub and Rim 4. Location of Engine 5. Brake Calculation and Design 1 Engineering Design 5 to 6 6. Steering Geometry 7. Position of ABC 8. Analysis : Front, Side and Rear Impact Analysis 9. Thermal Analysis of Brake Hub & Disc Welding, Grinding, Lathe 2 Manufacturing Engineering 10-12 Operation, Bending, Assembly of Various Parts of the Kart Material suggested by the design 3 Purchase Engineers 2-3 team to be procured and grade of materials to be ensured. 1. Cost and time estimation to be prepared based on design to develop the kart and same to be Cost & Marketing Analysis 4 4-5 ensured as per the reviews. Engineers 2. Business plan to be prepared and submitted to BFKCT officials 1. Shipping plan of the Kart from College to Event Venue 5 Logistics Execution 2 2. Travel, Boarding and Lodging to all the team members To drive the Kart During the 6 Kart Driver 2 Dynamic round with valid license

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4. DRIVER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Age Team Kart driver age must be 18 years or above on the date of event. Age should be above 18 years and below 25 years on the date of the final event.

4.2 Driver’s License (Driver & Co-Driver) Kart Driver (s) must have a valid Driver’s License (Four Wheeler) issued by the Government of India – Regional Transport Authority (RTA) or Regional Transport Office (RTO). The Learner’s License Registration (LLR) is not acceptable. Driver(s) mustcarry the original licence and produce whenever sports officials demand. Licence in the Digital form accepted only from mParivahan app alone. Even though in the Digital form of driving license the driver must carry two sets of self-attested Xerox copy to be submit before proceed the dynamic events Before time trial or endurance round the kart driver must show or produce the original licence to organizing authority or technical team.

4.3 Medical Insurance with Full Accidental Cover Student safety is our highest priority and it is non-negotiable. We strongly believe that, Bharath Formula Karting eventgrant success can only accomplished by the students devoted participation. So, the Kart drivers (Driver & Co – Driver) must have a valid medical insurance with full accidental cover, which must be uploaded on the team account or event site. The original copy of the insurance must be submitted to BFKCT organizing committee or the management during the registration. Minimum INR 1,00,000 (One Lakhs) coverage must be taken.

4.4 Driver’s Safety Gear The following are the minimum requirements and restrictions that will be enforced through technical inspection, at any stage of competition. All the parts of Driver’s Safety Gear must meet the required rating (specified). No driver can allowe to drive the kart without the complete driver’s safety gear in any of the dynamic event. All the safety gears shall have manufacturers

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labelled with month & year of manufacturing and expiry month& year, which is mandatory. Without label and invoice, teams will not be allowed to participate.

4.5 Driver’s Suit A fire resistant driver suit, made up of minimum of one layer that covers the entire body from the neck down to the ankles and the wrists. The suit must be rated to either one of the following standards and be labelled as such SFI 3-2A/1 (equivalent or higher) or FIA 8856-2000.

4.6 Underclothing (FIA or CIK or SFI rated) It is strongly recommended that all drivers wear fire resistant underclothing (long pants and long sleeve t-shirt) inside their approved driving suit. This fire resistant underclothing should be made from an acceptable fire resistant material and should cover the driver’s body completely from neck down to ankles and also the wrists. NOTE: If you do not have fire resistant underclothing, it is strongly recommended that driver must wear cotton underclothing (t-shirt and long underpants) inside the approved driving suit.

4.7 Helmet (FIA or CIK or SFI rated) A well-fitting closed face helmet with ISI standard and above must be used. Open-faced and motocross helmets are not allowed. 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.

4.8 Neck Support (FIA or CIK or SFI rated) The neck support must be a full circle (360°) and SFI rated.

4.9 Balaclava (FIA or CIK or SFI rated) A balaclava which covers the driver’s head, hair and neck, made from an acceptable fire resistant material 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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4.10 Gloves (FIA or CIK or SFI rated) The gloves must be multilayered with extra foam sandwiched between them. 4.11 Shoes (FIA or CIK or SFI rated) Fire resistant shoes made from acceptable fire resistant material, shoes must be certified to the standard and labelled as such. SFI 3.3 or higher FIA 8856-2000 NOTE: Sport shoes / Canvas shoes / Leather shoes / Industrial safety shoes are not allowed at any point of the event.

4.12 Socks (FIA or CIK or SFI rated) Fire resistant socks made from acceptable fire resistant material or cotton socks that cover the exposed skin between the driver’s suit and the boots/shoes.

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5. ELECTRIC KART TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Chassis Frame The chassis frame is the central and supporting part of the whole kart. It must be sufficiently resistant to be able to absorb the charges produced when the kart is in motion. It serves as the rigid connection of the corresponding main parts of the chassis and for the incorporation of the auxiliary parts. It gives the kart the necessary solidity for possible forces occurring when it is in motion. The flexibility of the chassis frame corresponds to the elasticity limits of the tubular construction. All the chassis main parts must be solidly attached to one another or to the chassis frame. A rigid construction is necessary, no articulations. Articulated connections are only authorized for the conventional support of the steering knuckle and for steering. Any other device with the function of articulation in 1 or more axes is forbidden. Any hydraulic or pneumatic absorbing device against oscillations is forbidden.

5.2 Chassis Material Structural steel meeting the requirements of AISI1018/4130 or above. The tubular / rectangular cross section may be used for the fabrication of the chassis with the dimension of outer diameter of minimum 25.4 mm and the wall of thickness minimum 1.5 mm. The other cross and supporting pipe must be seamless. The material certification is essentially required to be produced during the technical inspection. Material should be certified from material testing laboratories for its chemical and mechanical properties and the same report must be presented at the time of technical inspection during the event.

5.3 Front, Rear and Side Bumper Bumpers must be installed in the front, rear and side of the Kart such that it will cover the tyres and protect the driver from any collision. Bumpers must be made up of steel tubes and the chassis materials with the diameter of 25.4 mm and the wall thickness of 1.5 mm. Bumper can be covered by elastic materials in order to reduce the impact force. Bumpers must have proper accessibility to use as towing provision or point or where temporary toe rod can be pull the Kart.

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5.4 NERF Bar

The kart must be fitted to the NERF BAR on the both left and right side of the kart. The NERF Bar materials may be stainless steel, chrome or powder-coated steel. NERF Bar with chassis material highly recommended. Nerf bar must be welded with the chassis. Nerf Bar should have the following dimensions

Dia of tube : 25.4 mm (min) Thickness : 2 mm (min) Length : 560 mm Height : 254 mm (min) – 381 mm (max) Over all Width : 1524 (Maximum)

5.5 Kart Dimension and Weight

Wheelbase : 40 inch (Minimum) Track width : 70% of wheel base Overall length : 76 inch (Maximum) Overall width : 60 inch (Maximum) Overall height : 38 inch (Maximum from the ground) Ground Clearance : 1.5 inch (Minimum) Turning Radius : 3.0 m (Maximum) Weight : 140 Kg (Maximum – Without Driver)

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5.6 E Kart Power Train

Teams are liberty to choose any type of motor meeting the following requirements ➢ The System Peak Power should not exceed 5 kW. The acceptable specification of the power train is given below. ➢ Motor type: BLDC / PMDC with maximum of 5kW ➢ Number of motors : 01 ➢ Maximum System (Battery, Motor) Voltage : 48V ➢ Transmission type :Geared/Non-geared ➢ Power Source : Battery only ➢ Maximum system current :60A ➢ Charger voltage : 220V AC ➢ Controller Voltage : Maximum 60V ➢ Controller current capacity : As per motor, battery specifications.

5.7 Reverse Drive All karts must be able to driven in reverse direction at any time during the event with the electric motor(s).

5.8 Traction Battery The Traction battery voltage used should not exceed 48V nominal; (The battery pack can consist of up to four individuals batteries connected in series of 12V each). The pack capacity should be maximum of 120 Ah. The vehicle electronics (e.g. Lightings, horns) can be optionally operated by auxiliary battery, but this battery should not exceed voltage a 12V and 10Ah. Battery should be covered /insulated properly. In case of Li-Ion and Li-PH battery pack must be equipped with proper Battery Management System. BMS is mandatory and teams will be disqualified on non- compliance of the rule. Permanent fires Insulation covering must be completely cover the vehicle’s propulsion and energy storage systems.

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5.9 Battery Mount Battery must be kept in the non conducting material box (closed) with tightly packed. During the dynamic events, battery should not shake or vibrate or move inside the box. The battery box must be rigidly fixed. At most care must be taken during technical inspection in this point.

5.10 Electrical Drawing One electrical drawing preferably in A3 sheet of all the essential power circuits of the electrical equipment of the vehicle is compulsory. This circuit drawing must contain batteries, fuses, circuit breakers, power switches, capacitors, motor-controller or chopper, motor(s), and junction cables. All components in the circuit drawing must be labeled with their detailed electrical specifications. A second drawing of the vehicle in plan form (from above) must show the location of these components within the kart. Teams are advised to use Autodesk Eagle software for designin the electrical drawing and Autodesk Fusion 360 for vehicle design.

5.11 Power Electronics The power electronics (converter, chopper) must be designed with the necessary equipment to detect major faults, e.g. short circuits, over/under voltage, and must have a mechanism to shut down the electric drive train system if a serious fault is detected.

5.12 Battery Management Systems The Battery Management System (BMS) is an important safety system and thus part of the battery pack and must be connected to the cells and the battery pack at all the times except for shipping or when set to rest condition. The BMS must, in general, be appropriate for the battery chemistry, as recommended by the cell manufacturer. Temperature control must be considered in the battery management system to prevent thermal runaway during overload or battery failure. Heat generation under any first-failure condition, which could form a hazard to persons, shall be prevented by appropriate measures, e.g. based on monitoring of current, voltage or temperature. The BMS is a security system; it must detect internal faults and has to trigger power reduction

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delivered from/to the battery or has to switch off the battery if the BMS considers battery operation unsafe. 5.13 Protection against Electrical Shock No part of the electrical equipment should not exceedthe prescribed voltage limits. As a general rule, exposed conductive parts of electric equipment, including exposed conductive barriers/enclosures, shall be bonded to the electric chassis for potential equalization according to the following requirements: ➢ All components forming the potential equalization current path (conductors, connections) shall withstand the maximum current in a single failure situation. ➢ The resistance of the potential equalization path between any two exposed conductive parts of the electric circuit, which can be touched simultaneously by a person, shall not exceed 0.1 Ω. ➢ No part of the chassis or bodywork should be used as a current return path except for fault currents. ➢ Between the Power Circuit Ground and the chassis (body) of the vehicle, no more than 60 V DC are allowed

5.14 Power Bus At all times the maximum voltage on the Power Bus must never exceed 100 V. Voltage across capacitors belonging to the Power Bus must fall below 60 Volt within 2 seconds after disconnection of all energy sources from the Power Bus.

5.15 Power Circuit Wiring All cables and wires connecting electrical power components (e.g. motor and controller) with an capacity of more than 30 mA must have an additional built-in sense wire or coaxial conductive shield that is insulated from the Power Circuit. The sense wire allows the detection of insulation faults or broken power wires. If there is an insulation failure or a broken power wire, an electronic monitoring system must detect the isolation defect.

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5.16 Circuit Breaker All vehicles must be equipped with a General Circuit Breaker with a sufficient capacity. Care must be taken, however, that the installation of the circuit breaker does not result in the main electrical circuit being located close to the driver. 5.17 Emergency Stop Switch Two Emergency Stop Switch must be positioned in the kart. One switch can be easily operatable by the driver when seated normally in the vehicle the other one must be operable from the outsiders. 5.18 Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery must never be used to recharge the traction battery. Throughout the duration of the competition, the battery supplying the auxiliary electrical circuit must have a voltage of below 12 V. 5.19 Transmission Shall be always to the rear wheels drive. The method is free but any type of differential, whether through the axle, the wheel mounting hub or by any other means, is prohibited. 5.20 Chain Guard There must compulsory and must efficiently cover the chain and sprocket by using sheet metal of minimum 2mm thickness to ensure safety. The chain guard should be rigidly mounted. Cover should be at least 20 mm gap between the power train and chain guard. 5.21 Steering The steering system must be able to control (simultaneously) front two (2) wheels. The steering system must have positive steering stops that prevent the steering linkages from locking up either in RH or LH turning (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 tyres from contacting frame members during the track events. Allowable total steering system free play (inclusive of play in all the steering linkages) is limited to a maximum of 7 degrees, measured at the steering wheel. Steering wheel which a continuous rim not incorporating any reflex angles in its basic shape. The rim must be manufactured with a metallic structure made of steel or aluminum. Any device mounted on the steering wheel must not protrude by more than 20 mm from the plane

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forward of the steering wheel and must not have sharp edges. Flexible steering controls by cable or chain are forbidden. All parts of the steering must have a method of attachment offering maximum safety (split pins, self-locking nuts or burred bolts). The steering column must have a minimum diameter of 18 mm and a minimum wall thickness of 1.8 mm. It must be mounted with a safety clip system for the lower bearing restraint nut. 5.22 Brake System The braking system must be installed for capable of stopping the Kart without losing control The kart must have hydraulic braking system and the pedal must directly actuate the master cylinder through a rigid link (i.e., cables are not allowed). All brake lines must be well routed and securely mounted within the Kart. Electronic braking systems are not allowed. If any kart having disc brake system, bleeding ports for disc caliper should be upside of piston mechanism of caliper. There should be no leakage from the tandem master cylinder (TMC) or reservoir and throughout the brake linings. Proper linkage setup should be done to actuate the tandem master cylinder when press the brake pedal. 5.23 Brake Over Travel Switch All the Karts must have properly mounted brake over travel switch or kill switch. This switch must be positioned the extreme travel of the brake pedal. The main function this systems is in case of brake failure or sudden loss of hydraulic pressure or the over travel of the brake paddle it will operate the switch. This switch must kill the motor (off the motor) and other electrical equipment’s except brake light. Push to off switch must be used.

5.24 Brake Light The Kart must have a brake light, which is clearly visible from the rear. BFKCT recommend to using LED brake light because it have high visibility in sunlight. The light fittings must be mounted on adequate location on the kart. All electrical wiring and connection with good engineering practice are highly appreciable. Brake light circuit must be powered by auxiliary battery power supply.

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5.25 Wheels: Rim and Tyres The standard Go Kart tyre and rim must be used. The rims must be fitted with pneumatic tyres (with or without tubes). The number of wheels is set at four. Only the tyres may come in contact with the ground when the Driver is on board. By set of tyres is meant 2 front tyres and 2 rear tyres. All other combinations are forbidden. Any valve or system to adjust, limit or monitor the tyre pressure when the tyre is in use is forbidden. The simultaneous use of tyres of different makes or of “slick ” and “ wet weather ” tyres on a kart is forbidden in all circumstances. The attachment of the wheels to the axles must incorporate a safety locking system (such as split pins or self-locking nuts, circlips, etc.).

5.26 Driver Seat Kart vehicle must have proper bucket Seats as shown in figure. The seat must have 4 point mounting and rigid enough to withstand the dynamic conditions during the track events. The driver seat must maintain at least 2 inch clearance from the firewall. Alignment of the Karting driver seat must be parallel to Kart’s longitudinal axis.

5.27 Seating Ergonomics While designing the kart, ergonomics design must be consider for comfort of the driver. The knee angle should be maintaining not less than 135°. Back angle not less than 30° and elbow angle not less than 110° during static conditions. The driver should able to see around 180° form his / her seating position.

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5.28 Visibility The motor and electric circuit’s compartment must be completely visible to the examiners in case they wish to see the assembly. Furthermore, from the driver seated position, the driver can able to see clearly 180° on either side without any obstructions to the field of view.

5.29 Driver Seat Belt Driver seat belt not applicable to the Karting Motorsports.

5.30 Lock Nuts Locking nuts are mandatory to be used everywhere in the Kart. Failure to fulfil these requirements, the team will reject in Technical Inspection. Usage of normal nuts in moving parts are strictly prohibited.

5.31 Bolts and Nuts All bolts and nuts used in the kart must meet metric grade M 8.8 with nylon lock nut or patched. The inert thread locking creates a secure fastening lock, which is resistant to vibration and shock related slippage. Thread lockers spring washers are prohibited. All fasteners used should have minimum three (3) threads showing past the nut.

5.32 Electrical Wires and Pipes Routing No wire / pipe lines connections must go under the chassis. It is strictly forbidden. It should be properly routed, should not make any contact with driver and rotating or moving parts.

5.33 Fire Extinguisher Each team must have at least two (2) nos. of 1 kg ABC type fire extinguishers. One rigidly mounted with Kart and should be easily accessible to the driver in case of emergency. The other one with the crew member during dynamic events. Fire extinguisher should be in working in condition. It should bear a sticker or a bill clearly mentioning its date of manufacturing and month of expiry.

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5.34 Firewall Firewall is a shield which protects the driver from the heat produced by the battery. It should be made in such a manner that driver’s body parts are not affected by the battery heat at any time during the dynamic/static condition. There should be minimum 3 inches clearance between the firewall and the battery case and minimum 2 inches clearance between the firewall and other parts of battery.

5.35 Floor Plate Every Kart should have proper and rigid floor protecting plate. This could be help the driver from any foreign particle accidentally entering from the bottom of the Kart during lap heat. It must be from the front end of the kart to the rear part of driver seat.

5.36 Unstable Kart Any Kart exhibit handling issues or Kart dynamics such as wobbling the BFKCT technical committee will not permitted to participate in dynamic events. This is the interest of safety of all teams members and drivers.

5.37 Kart Stand Kart Stand is essentially required for every team during technical inspection. The design of the stand can be anything but it must be able to move when pushed or pulled. The stand must be ergonomically suitable to work on. The stand must be at least 30 inches from the ground. The stand must be equipped with small tyres or wheels, so that it can be easily moved. Team can use pre-fabricated stand also.

5.38 Toe Point There must be two toe points; one must be in front and the other must be in the rear. Toe points must be painted with red colour for easy identification. Toe point must be rotate with 90°. During the operation at any angle between 0-90° it should not losing the strength. During the process toeing suitable rod must be used and ropes are not allowed.

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5.39 Body Work The bodywork as shown below of the front panel must be designed and fabricated such that the Kart number, team number, team name, team logo and the BFKCT logo to be displayed clearly. There must be bodywork over rear bumpers, side bumpers and front bumpers and nose. Teams have freedom to use any type of bodywork for aesthetic look of their kart. As in general driver egress should be less than 5 seconds.

5.40 Identification of Kart Each team will be given a Kart number and the Kart will be called by this number in the whole event. Teams are advised not to place any logos on the front part of the Kart because the Kart number will be placed on the front of the Kart. The kart number must be clearly visible from all sides, front and rear of the Kart. The size of the letter approximately 152 X 76 mm and the letter width 15mm.The identification of Kart number should be black colour with yellow background. The kart number paste by the BFKCT organizer during the first day of the event.

Team no need to sticker the kart number.

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6. DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL)

6.1 Design Validation Round (VIRTUAL) (DVR) DVR will be evaluated for 250 points which will not be added in overall score mentioned in section 12, points in which presentation of all the research and development over the Kart is to be given in front of the judges or online in 20 minutes (including questionnaire round) have 250 points and the team who are all successfully attended the DVR round team will get 100 points which will be added in overall score. DVR details should be uploaded at the team portal on the BFKCT website. The prime objective is to design, analysis and documentation of the Go-kart vehicle. The design should be complete in all aspects to the extent of being considered ready to Manufacturing. The teams will be evaluated based on their knowledge of the basic automotive design, analysis and documentation about the Go-Kart design and manufacturing requirements. NO ELIMINATION IN THE VIRTUAL ROUND. Further details/guidelines for the virtual round will be released on team login page. Documents required for DVR 1. Workshop (50 Points) 2. Kart Design 3. Design Report 4. Innovation Report 5. Cost Report 6. Design Validation Plan 7. Design Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (DFMEA) 8. Gantt Chart

1. Workshop with International Certification (Mandatory) The one day workshop will be conducted by the BFKCT technical team to provide the insight view on all the technical aspects of the electric kart. This workshop will cover the technical aspects of Kart Regulations, various designs and simulation using Fusion 360, calculation

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parameters and racing circuit’s phenomena etc., Three (3) members from the team is mandatory to attend this workshop. The workshop registration fee Rs.750 (including GST) per member. All the workshop participants will get Autodesk International Certificate. This can help the students to add in their resume or profile. The BFKCT plans to conduct the workshop in three prime locations. The workshop venue and date will be intimated later or published in official website. The participating team will get 50 points.

2. Kart Design The Kart design report should contain a complete design of the Kart including thenecessary simulations with justifying the design and performance of the Kart. For the Kart design student recommend to use Autodesk Fusion 360 software all the design development activities. Autodesk Fusion 360 helps the students and professors to prepare for the future of design. It's the first 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool of its kind, connecting your entire product development process into one cloud-based platform. Teams are request to approach the BFKCT officials for getting full functional free software for personal and college lab purpose.

3. Design Report The design report should contain design and details of all the components used inthe kart and the reason for selection of that particular component/system. Design report will beverified with the Kart at the time of static and dynamic event, so the design must be done carefully.Document must be submitted in pdfformat. All the teams should provide design drafts of their Kart upon entering the design tent. These draftsshould show the basic design views of the major components.

4. Innovation Report The innovation will be evaluated during the event venue. The evaluation will be done on the basis of team interview, proper working of innovation throughout the event (in all the dynamic tests) and the concept of the innovation. Innovations which have been already done successfully

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in the field of Go Karting; will not be considered as the innovations, teams need to come up with entirely new and unique idea of innovation with working and not only an idea.

5. Cost Report The Kart must be manufactured in the budget INR1,50,000. Market survey of all the components/systems used in the manufacturing of the Kart in the form of cost report must be submitted with the design report. The cost report should elaborate. Every component / assembly of the Kart must be covered in the cost report. No need of accounting GST in the cost report. Cost excluding GST is expected in the report.

6. DESIGN VALIDATION PLAN The design validation plan is the assurance that a product, service, or system meets the needs of the customer and other identified stakeholders. It often involves acceptance and suitability with external customers. All the virtual and real time tests and analysis are to be included in the design validation plan.

6. DESIGN FAILURE MODE EFFECT AND ANALYSIS (DFMEA) A DFMEA is often the first step of a system reliability study. It involves reviewing as many components, assemblies, and subsystems as possible to identify failure modes, and their causes and effects. For each component, the failure modes and their resulting effects on the rest of the system are recorded in a specific FMEA worksheet. There are three different types of DFMEA exists such as Functional, Design and Process. It is widely used in development and manufacturing kart in various phases of the product life cycle analysis.

7. GANTT CHARTS Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of Art to Part elements of the go-kart fabrication project. This chart is basically the management of the project and distribution of different tasks of the team members completed with stipulated time. The Gantt chart must be attached along with the design report.

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7. CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

STATIC ROUND 7.1 Design Report VS Kart Analysis (Best Engineering Design and Best CAE) The Kart will be verified with the design report. The major deviations from the design report should not be allowed until otherwise complete justification given by the team with document. Same way, BFKCT understands the student’s difficulties during the manufacturing process of the kart. For the benefit of the students deviation up to 10% from the design report is acceptable. Further it will lead to scoring low points.

7.2 Manufacturing Level Good engineering practice will lead to good manufacturing skill. The Kart will be examined and evaluated by the judges at the time of static and dynamic test, so the participating teams are advised to manufacture the Kart with pre-planned strategies so that the Kart would be able to compete in several tasks and tests.

7.3 Discussion (Questionnaire) In the static test event, during evaluation and examine the Kart, technical team may interact with team members as individual or whole. So, the BFKCT advised the team members to prepare kart related technical details for exhibits their talent to impress the technical team members.

7.4 Innovation The innovation planned in the Kart to be presented in Design Validation Round (Virtual). The presented concepts will be discussed with the team and its working will be examined by the technical team in the respective pit of the teams. Team needs to present innovation report at the time of explaining the innovation. The innovation should be working and not just for the concept.

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7.5 Technical Inspection Before the dynamic event there will be Technical Inspection (TI) which does not carry any points but is mandatory for participating in dynamic event. TI will be very strict based on parameter and safety checks of the Kart given in the BFKCT Electric Kart Regulations Book. The team will be given only 2 chances for the TI test failing in which the team will be considered disqualified for the dynamic events.

7.6 Safety Equipment’s Every team is advised to use proper safety equipment’s during manufacturing or during any repair work carried out on site. Technical team will verify the safety equipment’s during Technical Inspection.

7.7 Driver Exit Time Maximum driver out time is 5sec, within this interval of time driver has to come out from the cockpit. Driver must wear all safety gears.

7.8 Business Plan Teams are expected to prepare a complete business plan by understanding the sector and industry. Every team has to do the complete market survey of the same segment and prepare the strategies to target the customers. Team has to prepare a presentation, which has to be presented during the final round. Team has to convince the judges with their business plan presentation. Every team has to submit the complete business plan report. Teams are advised not to include any confidentiality agreement in the business plan; our aim is to evaluate the concept of your business idea not to sell out your idea in market. Teams are expected to work upon the business plan from end to end solution.

7.9 Dynamic Events Scoring formula and other guidelines for the dynamic events will be given to the team captain in the event venue.

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7.10 Brake Test (3 Attempts) It’s mandatory to the Kart to clear the brake test for participating in any of the dynamic events. The kart must stop in a straight line after the brake is applied and the wheels on which the brake mechanism is associated must locked immediately after brake pedal is pressed. The braking system capable of stopping the Kart in a straight line without losing control or skid during the brake testwith the speed not less than 40 Kmph on a straight stretch of 30 meters and the stopping distance less than 10 meters.Each Kart will be given only 3 attempts to clear the brake test. If the kart not clears the brake test, further the kart will be disqualified from all the dynamic events. Brake test parameters given in the track & break test location. Kart dynamic stability will also be checked during this test, Kart possessing abnormal behavior will be checked again. The TI can be cancelled if the Kart is found dynamically unstable or unsafe in the Brake Test. Few frequently occurred problems are listed below ➢ Abnormal noise from the transmission ➢ Brake squeal noise ➢ Unbalanced frame or frame twisting or frame vibration ➢ Improper wheel alignment etc.,

If these issues found in the kart during the dynamic condition, Technical Inspection will have rights to cancelled and chance will be provide to team to rectify it.

7.11 Acceleration Test The objective of the acceleration determines the time taken by the kart to reach 50meter long on the track. Each team will allow for two (2) attempts with same driver immediately. Best timing will be taken from the two attempts. Timing may take using either electronic systems or stop watches.

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7.12 Skid Pad Test The objective of the skid-pad test is to measure the Kart cornering ability on a flat surface while making a constant-radius turn. Furthermore, the meticulous skid pad layout can be prepared by the BFKCT official to bring out driver inherent talent like driving skill, memory of the layout. Two attempt given for each team. On completion of first attempt, driver takes second attempt immediately. Failing in which the first attempt timing only considered. It is driver responsibility to go around the skid pad layout and memorise the way in and out in the various location. Drive have any doubt on the layout he or she can approach the officials for briefing. Once the kart moved from the starting line after that the drive should not claim for any request like forgot the layout, poor lighting, etc., or any other reasons. The skid pad layout will be disclosed at the event venue. Skid Pad Penalties 1. Wrong Direction : 5 Seconds 2. Hitting of tyre / Cone : 2 Seconds 3. Missing of Tyre / Cone / Gate : 5 Seconds 4. 3 Times missing of Tyre / Cone / Gate : DNF (Did not Finish)

BFKCT reserved the rights to change the layout and penalties points at the event venue.

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7.13 SEASON 3 SKID PAD LAYOUT (For Reference Purpose Only)

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7.14 Autocross The objective of the autocross event is to evaluate the Kart's maneuverability and handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing Karts. The autocross course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking, and cornering into one event. Each team will get one (1) attempt only. In the autocross event the cones will be place in straight line with the distance of 3.5 m. The length of the heat will be reveal at the event venue. Autocross Penalties 1. Hitting of tyre / Cone : 2 Seconds 2. Wrong Direction or Missing the Cone: DNF (Did Not Finish) BFKCT reserved the rights to change the layout and penalties points at the event venue. 7.15 Wheel Dismantling and Assembly It is an event to understand the driver and co-driver involvement and team spirit. The team can participate this event before completing the technical inspection. Once the TI Sticker given to the kart, the kart are not supposed enter to this event. Further, if it is found the team will be disqualified from the all other dynamics events. During this event members can removed the tyre with hub 2 minutes penalties will be added. Driver and Co – Driver alone can participate this event. BFKCT reserved the rights to change the layout and penalties points at the event venue. 7.16 Mr & Ms 360 Layout and rule will announced on track Important Instructions

It is team responsibility to participate all the dynamic events. The various dynamic

event line up will be closed at 5.00 PM. Race Director can stop the events due to

low lighting or any natural climate condition, the kart in the line don’t have any

rights to ask the chance. So, the teams are advised to complete all the dynamics

events well in advance. The race director decision is final.

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8. ENDURANCE HEAT 8.1 Race Length The race sessions may vary at each heat. It is the drivers or team responsibility to ascertain the race length by information from the Officials. However, detailed briefing will be given to the drivers by the race director before start the race. A race may be shortened or stopped at the discretion of the Race Director. An incomplete race will be not counted, and no points or prizes will be awarded.

8.2 Qualifying Heats Each Qualifying Heat will have 5 to 8 laps according to the race director decision. The points will be awarded based on the time taken for the completion lap. The qualifying heat formation batch based on the acceleration timing.

8.3 Warm up Laps There should be at least one (1) warm-up lap or partial lap, either with or without a Pace Car. The number of warm-up laps will usually be one (1). During this warm up laps driver should not drive the kart fast and overtake. The warm up lap will be stated from the starting line after grid positioning. After completion of warm up lap the kart will come to their respective grid for stating the race.

8.4 Kart Standing Position Grid will take place on track after the kart have left the hot pit lane. The kart will complete the warm-up lap(s) with or without the Pace Car. Upon completion of the warm-up lap(s), the driver will grid themselves according to the allocation given to them. It is the driver responsibility to know his/her starting grid position. All drivers will position themselves on the track and will leave at least one (1) kart length space between themselves and the kart in front. Any kart that is misaligned at the start of the race may be penalized one (1) position. Misaligned means that the kar is too close to the kart in front of them, or too far ahead of the ”pole side” kart beside them. Any car that is wrongly positioned may be repositioned in the finishing order. Wrong position means that the competitor has taken the wrong intended grid or row position.

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8.5 Flagman Timed Start (split or not) The Starter will raise a flag over his / her head and open it slowly. After displaying an open green flag for approximately five (5) seconds, the Starter will drop the flag. The single or group of kart will leave the starting line. In the case of a second kart or group of kart, the flagman will repeat the process; and again for every subsequent start.

8.6 Light System Timed Start (split or not) When applicable, there should be a three (3) colored light system used. Each light will be individually lit until all lights are on. Approximately five (5) seconds after all lights are on, all lights will go out. The absence of all the lights will be the signal to start the race.

8.7 Endurance Heat All the eligible karts for the endurance heat will be single or more batches (number of karts per batch will be decided on the endurance day only). The length of the race will be approximately 45 to 60 minutes or number of laps. The points will be calculated based on the time taken for the completion lap. The endurance heat grid formation based on the qualifying round rank position. General Qualifying and Endurance Heat Guideline ➢ It is strictly forbidden for Drivers to drive their karts in a direction opposite that of the race, unless this is strictly necessary to remove ➢ During Qualifying and Endurance Heats, Drivers may use the track only and must at all times observe the dispositions of the Code relating to driving on circuits. The circuit is defined by the white lines on both sides of the track. Drivers are allowed to use the whole width of the track between these lines. If the four wheels of a kart are outside these lines, the kart is considered as having left the track. ➢ During Qualifying and Endurance Heats, a kart that stops must be removed from the track as rapidly as possible in order for its presence not to constitute a danger or be an impediment for other Drivers. If the Driver is unable to remove the kart from a dangerous position by driving it, it is the marshals’ duty to help them. However, if the kart restarts

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by the driver without any assistance, kart can rejoin the race after getting approval and flag sign from the marshals’. ➢ Furthermore, if the driver getting any assistance from marshals’ or fellow teams members as a result of such help, it will be disqualified the Kart from the particular race. ➢ During Qualifying and Endurance Heats, a kart that stops must be removed from the track as rapidly as possible. Except for medical or safety reasons, the Driver must stay close to his kart until the end of race. ➢ Any repairs with tools are banned in track circuit or during racing. It is forbidden to take any tools and/or spare parts on board the kart. ➢ Recharging of the battery during the dynamics rounds are not allowed ➢ Except in cases expressly provided for by the Regulations or by the Code, no one except the Driver is authorized to touch a stopped kart. ➢ When the track is closed by the Race Direction during Qualifying and Endurance Heats and after the finish until all concerned karts, whether they are mobile or not, have arrived at the finish or exiting lane no one is allowed to accede to the track, with the exception of marshals carrying out their duties and of Drivers when they are driving. ➢ If a Driver is faced with mechanical problems during the Qualifying or Endurance Heats kart must evacuate the track as soon as possible for safety reasons. ➢ A speed limit may be imposed in the pit lane, warm up &races laps. Any Driver braking this speed limit will be imposed a penalty 100 points provided. ➢ If a Driver is involved in a collision, he must not leave the circuit without the Stewards’ permission. ➢ Official instructions will be transmitted to the Drivers by means of the flag signals. Team members should not use flags similar to these ones in any way whatsoever. ➢ The starting up, running up, warming up or testing of kart in the pit as well as in the Reserved Areas is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be penalised by a fine of minimum Rs.1000. In the event of repeated breach, the stewards may disqualify the driver concerned of the competition. ➢ In the case of a rain or wet condition the choice of tyres will be left to the appreciation of the Drivers, the Race Director or Clerk of the race reserving the right to use the black flag

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if he deems that a Driver’s kart is fitted with the wrong set of tyres and that the Driver is too slow and dangerous for other Drivers. The use of slick tyres is therefore mandatory in dry condition case. ➢ The event will not be canceled due to inclement weather. It is the responsibility of the driver to bring appropriate equipment such as rain tyres, clothing, etc.

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9. SIGNIFICATION OF FLAGS

Flag signals to be used by the Race Director, the Clerk of the race or his deputy at the start line 9.1 BFKCT flag This flag is normally used to start the race. 9.2 Red flag Flag will be waved at the start line when it has been decided to stop the race 9.3 Black and White checkered flag Flag will be waved. It signifies the end of a practice session or a race. 9.4 Black Flag Flag will be used to inform the Driver concerned that he must stop at his pit or at the place designated in the Supplementary. 9.5 Black flag with an Orange Dot Flag will be used to inform the Driver concerned that his / her kart has mechanical problems likely to endanger himself or others and means that the he must stop at the assembly area immediately or on the next lap. 9.6 Yellow Flag This is a signal of danger and will be shown to Drivers in two ways with the following meanings: 9.7 Single Waved: reduce your speed, do not overtake and be prepared to change direction. There is a hazard on the edge or on part of the track. 9.8 Double Waved: reduce your speed, do not overtake and be prepared to change direction or stop. There is a hazard wholly or partly blocking the track.

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10. ON COURSE CONTACT

10.1 Flag Observance

All flag rules must be obeyed.

Rough, Careless, and Irresponsible Driving

Any driver, deemed by the Race Director, displaying rough, careless, and/or irresponsible driving may be disqualified. The Race Director shall have the rights to take course of action.

10.2 Crashes

If a driver is involved in a major crash or roll-over, the driver may exit the Kart if it is safe to do so. The driver is responsible for determining if and when he/she should exit the kart. Once clear of the kart the driver will wait in a safe area away from the track surface and impact zones until the Emergency Response Team arrives.

10.3 Heating of Tyres

Weaving to heat tyres (scrubbing) is prohibited on track. Furthermore, Weaving to heat tyres

(scrubbing) is prohibited in the pitlane at all times.

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11. SCORING AND RACE RESULTS 11.1 Race Starter A driver must cross the starting line, under “green track conditions,” with a kart under its own power, at some time during the race, but before the checkered flag is displayed.

11.2 Race Finisher A driver must complete at least half the distance covered by the winning kart of his/her to be considered a race finisher. The kart need not be running at the time of the checkered flag to be considered a finisher. A driver has five (5) minutes from the time that the lead kart of the race took the checkered flag to complete his/her final lap.

11.3 Winner The winner of a race is the driver that completes the prescribed number of lapsor that completes the most laps in the prescribed time. The winning kart need not be running at the end of the race.

11.4 Finish / Starting Line The Finish Line and / or Starting Line and / or timing location may vary in relation to the Starter. It is the drivers’ responsibility to ascertain the location of the Finish Line and / or Starting Line and / or timing location for each event.

11.5 Adjustments by The Race Director The Race Director reserves the right to make changes in rules and/or penalties and / or derive the time and points to ensure fairness of all aspects of competition. He/she will make every effort to correct problem situations to the fairness of the majority before invoking penalties, in full or in part.

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11.6 Good Sportsmanship BFKCT considers good sportsmanship to be the very essence of the sport, and the basic foundation of any competition. Competitors are expected to hold the qualities of fairness, honesty, courtesy, and justice to be more important than the outcome of the race. Real sportsmen/women may have an intense desire to win, but not at all costs. A person that has won by cheating, or by any means less than honorable, has simply found a way to acquire a trophy, but not a victory.

11.7 Unsportsmanlike Conduct Any unsportsmanlike conduct, on any scale, is not welcome at BFKCT events. Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct have many forms such as arguing, yelling, intimidation, aggressive physical contact, and losing without grace. Other forms are willfully using non-performance technicalities to hurt another competitor’s point standings to the benefit of one’s own, “sandbagging,” and failing to report a mistake in scoring that benefits themselves.

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12. POINTS TABLE

S.No. Description Points

V1 Workshop on Design and Development of Kart 50

VS2 Design Validation (All the Attended Team) 100

Static Events (550 Points) S1 CAD & CAE 125

S2 Engineering Design 125

S3 Entrepreneur Initiatives (Business Plan) 100

S4 Innovation 100

S5 Wheel Dismantling & Assembly 100

Dynamic Events (800 Points) D1 Skid Pad 150

D2 Autocross 100

D3 Acceleration 100

D5 Endurance 400

D6 Build Quality 50

Total 1500