2015 Regulations Revision A December 14, 2014 FSGP 2015 2 of 44 Contents 1. Purpose ...................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Fundamental Vision .....................................................................................................................................4 1.2 Missions .......................................................................................................................................................4 2. Administration ........................................................................................... 5 2.1 Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) Organizers ..............................................................................................5 2.2 Headquarters................................................................................................................................................5 2.3 Officials .........................................................................................................................................................5 2.4 Jury ...............................................................................................................................................................5 2.5 Application of Regulations ............................................................................................................................5 2.6 Supplemental Documents ............................................................................................................................5 2.7 Acceptance of Regulations ..........................................................................................................................5 2.8 Interpretation of Regulations ........................................................................................................................6 2.9 Advertising, Promotion, and Publicity ..........................................................................................................6 3. Entries ........................................................................................................ 7 3.1 Entry Registration .........................................................................................................................................7 3.2 Registration Deadlines .................................................................................................................................7 3.3 Vehicle Design Report .................................................................................................................................7 3.4 Grading of Team Reports .............................................................................................................................9 3.5 Team Data ....................................................................................................................................................9 3.6 Participant Registration ............................................................................................................................. 10 3.7 University/College Advisor ........................................................................................................................ 10 3.8 Communication between FSGP Headquarters and Teams ...................................................................... 10 3.9 Insurance ................................................................................................................................................... 10 3.10 Solar Car Markings ................................................................................................................................ 10 4. Event Components .................................................................................. 12 4.1 Scrutineering ............................................................................................................................................. 12 4.2 The Rayce ................................................................................................................................................. 12 4.3 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 4.4 Withdrawals ............................................................................................................................................... 13 5. Electrical................................................................................................... 14 5.1 Power ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 5.2 Solar Array ................................................................................................................................................ 14 5.3 Energy Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 15 5.4 Protection Circuitry .................................................................................................................................... 16 5.5 Battery Enclosures .................................................................................................................................... 16 5.6 Main Fuse .................................................................................................................................................. 17 5.7 Power Switch............................................................................................................................................. 17 5.8 Cables ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 5.9 Accelerator ................................................................................................................................................ 18 5.10 Control ................................................................................................................................................... 18 5.11 Electrical Shock Hazards ....................................................................................................................... 18 5.12 Water Spray ........................................................................................................................................... 18 6. Solar Car Body ......................................................................................... 19 6.1 Solar Car Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 19 6.2 Lighting ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 6.3 Horn ........................................................................................................................................................... 19 6.4 Visibility ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 6.5 Outside Air Circulation .............................................................................................................................. 20 6.6 Egress ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 6.7 Ballast ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 6.8 Data Logger............................................................................................................................................... 21 7. Mechanical ............................................................................................... 22 7.1 Body Panels .............................................................................................................................................. 22 7.2 Tire and Wheel Requirements .................................................................................................................. 22 FSGP 2015 3 of 44 7.3 Driver Cockpit ............................................................................................................................................ 22 7.4 Fasteners .................................................................................................................................................. 24 7.5 Brakes ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 7.6 Parking Brake ............................................................................................................................................ 26 7.7 Steering ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 7.8 Towing Hardpoint ...................................................................................................................................... 26 7.9 Dynamic Stability ....................................................................................................................................... 27 8. Driver Requirements ..............................................................................