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Bharath Formula Karting (BFKCT)
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RULE BOOK
Chapter 1 BHARATH FORMULA KARTING ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Chapter 2 ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE
Chapter 3 BFKCT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 4 TEAM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 5 DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 6 KART TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 7 DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL)
Chapter 8 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Chapter 9 JUDGEMENT CATEGORIES
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RULE BOOK (V 4.0)
CONTENTS
BHARATH FORMULA KARTING ACTIVITY CALENDAR
ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE
BFKCT RULES AND REGULATIONS
TEAM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
KART TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL)
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
JUDGEMENT CATEGORIES
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BHARATH FORMULA KARTING ACTIVITY CALENDAR
S.No.
1 Registration
2 Last Date for
2
BFKCT
(Free Workshop with Certification)
(Minimum 2 students from each
team must participate the
3
Design Validation Round
(Virtual Round)
(No Elimi nation in
4 Result of Design Validation Round
(Virtual Round)
5 Final Design Report Submission
6 Technical Inspection
7 Testing and Promotional Video
8 Final Track Event
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CHAPTER 1
BHARATH FORMULA KARTING ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Activity Date*Registration of Team with
Payment 25th April 2018
Last Date for Full Payment 25th April 2018
BFKCT Workshop
(Free Workshop with Certification)
(Minimum 2 students from each
team must participate the
workshop)
23rd May – 25
(Coimbatore & Chennai)
28th May - 31
(Pune)
Design Validation Round
(Virtual Round)
nation in Virtual Round )
6th June – 8th
(Coimbatore & Chennai)
13th June – 15
(Pune)
Result of Design Validation Round
(Virtual Round) 20th June 2018
Final Design Report Submission 28th June 2018
Technical Inspection 5th July – 10th
Testing and Promotional Video
Submission 16th July 2018
Final Track Event August 2nd
2018
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BHARATH FORMULA KARTING ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Date*
April 2018
April 2018
25th May 2018
(Coimbatore & Chennai)
31st May 2018
(Pune) th June 2018
(Coimbatore & Chennai)
15th June 2018
(Pune)
June 2018
June 2018 th July 2018
July 2018
nd , 3rd& 4th
2018
* Tentative dates
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ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE
2.1 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
With the aim and commitment of providing
School of Design came in to inception in the year of 2000. This is our 18
CAD/CAM Training Industry and having a strong planning in expanding our legs across
globe in near future. The company is estab
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 Manufa
company got tie-up. We, M/s .CADD Technologies School of Design Private Limited, is
an Authorized Training cum Certification centre of Autodesk, PTC University, Bentley,
TATA Technologies and Innovent Technologies (A
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
students so far (Both In-house as well as On
number of candidates in various domestic and MNCs to whom we got tie
set up a Technical Advisory committee, which consi
leading industries of Coimbatore as well as professors and lecturers of various colleges
who are guiding us to serve the student community in a better way.
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CHAPTER 2
ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE
2.1 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
With the aim and commitment of providing quality training M/s. CADD Technologies
School of Design came in to inception in the year of 2000. This is our 18
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
up. We, M/s .CADD Technologies School of Design Private Limited, is
an Authorized Training cum Certification centre of Autodesk, PTC University, Bentley,
TATA Technologies and Innovent Technologies (ANSYS). We are providing 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 Modelling. We have trained more than 20,000
house as well as On-site) and have successfully placed sizable
number of candidates in various domestic and MNCs to whom we got tie
set up a Technical Advisory committee, which consists of eminent personalities from the
leading industries of Coimbatore as well as professors and lecturers of various colleges
who are guiding us to serve the student community in a better way.
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quality training M/s. CADD Technologies
School of Design came in to inception in the year of 2000. This is our 18th year in the
CAD/CAM Training Industry and having a strong planning in expanding our legs across
lished 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
cturing and Civil Industry to whom the
up. We, M/s .CADD Technologies School of Design Private Limited, is
an Authorized Training cum Certification centre of Autodesk, PTC University, Bentley,
NSYS). We are providing Training
cum engineering solutions to the students as well as companies in the key areas like
Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Digital
. We have trained more than 20,000
site) and have successfully placed sizable
number of candidates in various domestic and MNCs to whom we got tie-up. We also
sts of eminent personalities from the
leading industries of Coimbatore as well as professors and lecturers of various colleges
who are guiding us to serve the student community in a better way.
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2.2 ABOUT “BHARATH FORMULA KARTING”
Bharath Formula Karting is a competition powered by CADD Technologies School of
Design Private Limited (BFKCT) to explore the theoretical and technical skill of
engineering and diploma students.
analysis, documentation and manufacturing of kart (Art to Product). The competition
takes place in two stages; Firstly, design validation stage is known as Virtual Round.
Secondly, Champion Round which con
The participating teams have liberty to exhibits their Innovation and New Finding allied
with rule book. BFKCT provides a platform to budding young engineers to exhibits their
innovative ideas into reality. B
the literature survey before design and manufacture of kart vehicle. Furthermore, it is
advised to the team members to fabricate the kart with experts and faculty advisor
suggestion but not involved them p
team building activity and individual talent by providing nearly 18+ various awards in
different categories. The
INR 15,00,000 (Fifteen Lak
Lakhs Fifty Thousand) Cash Prize
in terms of voucher to
Similarly, BFKCT offers Internships, Inplant and Proj
selected team members to shape their carrier.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
2.2 ABOUT “BHARATH FORMULA KARTING”
Bharath Formula Karting is a competition powered by CADD Technologies School of
Design Private Limited (BFKCT) to explore the theoretical and technical skill of
engineering and diploma students. The main motto of this competition is to design,
analysis, documentation and manufacturing of kart (Art to Product). The competition
takes place in two stages; Firstly, design validation stage is known as Virtual Round.
Secondly, Champion Round which consists of Static, Dynamic and Endurance Test.
The participating teams have liberty to exhibits their Innovation and New Finding allied
with rule book. BFKCT provides a platform to budding young engineers to exhibits their
innovative ideas into reality. BFKCT forum encouraged the team members to undergo
the literature survey before design and manufacture of kart vehicle. Furthermore, it is
advised to the team members to fabricate the kart with experts and faculty advisor
suggestion but not involved them physically to fabricate the kart. BFKCT recognize the
team building activity and individual talent by providing nearly 18+ various awards in
different categories. The recognition is not only certificate, BFKCT announces
INR 15,00,000 (Fifteen Lak hs) worth Prize which include INR 7,50,000 (Seven
Lakhs Fifty Thousand) Cash Prize and INR 7,50,000 or higher value can be divided
in terms of voucher to every team to encourage the students community
Similarly, BFKCT offers Internships, Inplant and Project in reputed industry to the
selected team members to shape their carrier.
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Bharath Formula Karting is a competition powered by CADD Technologies School of
Design Private Limited (BFKCT) to explore the theoretical and technical skill of
The main motto of this competition is to design,
analysis, documentation and manufacturing of kart (Art to Product). The competition
takes place in two stages; Firstly, design validation stage is known as Virtual Round.
sists of Static, Dynamic and Endurance Test.
The participating teams have liberty to exhibits their Innovation and New Finding allied
with rule book. BFKCT provides a platform to budding young engineers to exhibits their
FKCT forum encouraged the team members to undergo
the literature survey before design and manufacture of kart vehicle. Furthermore, it is
advised to the team members to fabricate the kart with experts and faculty advisor
hysically to fabricate the kart. BFKCT recognize the
team building activity and individual talent by providing nearly 18+ various awards in
is not only certificate, BFKCT announces
hs) worth Prize which include INR 7,50,000 (Seven
and INR 7,50,000 or higher value can be divided
team to encourage the students community .
ect in reputed industry to the
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BFKCT RULES AND REGULATIONS
3.1 RULES AUTHORITY
The team must mandatory to
given in the rule book. Bharath Fo
rules, regulation and restriction
any individual or as a team
severely and eliminate or withd
Furthermore, a withdrawal of award
3.2 VALIDITY OF THE RULES
The rules, regulation and
amendments will immediately be made known to all the participating teams through
emails and the same will be uploaded on the website
3.3 RULES COMPLIANCE
By registering Bharath Formula Karting (BFKCT) event
the team as individuals, faculty advisors and other
agree to comply with and will be bounded by these rule
interpretations or procedures issued or announced by
faculty advisors and other university
follow all instructions, penalties and results from competition
judges. Disputes if any are subject to Coimbatore jurisdiction only.
3.4 LOOPHOLES
BFKCT strongly besides with student safety is prime
reserve the rights to resolve the superficial loopholes to
students to successful completion of the competition.
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CHAPTER 3
BFKCT RULES AND REGULATIONS
mandatory to follow each and every rules, regulation and restriction
Bharath Formula Karting reserves right to modify each and every
, regulation and restriction associated with the Karting event.
individual or as a team or representative member may be liable to be penalized
eliminate or withdrawing or debarring of the team from the competition
withdrawal of award / awards as well.
3.2 VALIDITY OF THE RULES
, regulation and restriction will be same throughout the event and any
amendments will immediately be made known to all the participating teams through
emails and the same will be uploaded on the website www.bfkct.in.
3.3 RULES COMPLIANCE
Bharath Formula Karting (BFKCT) event, the team caption
the team as individuals, faculty advisors and other authority of the College/University
agree to comply with and will be bounded by these rules, regulation, restriction,
interpretations or procedures issued or announced by BFKCT. All team members,
faculty advisors and other university authorities are required to cooperate with, and
follow all instructions, penalties and results from competition organizers, officials and
judges. Disputes if any are subject to Coimbatore jurisdiction only.
BFKCT strongly besides with student safety is prime and most import factor, so, BFKCT
reserve 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
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follow each and every rules, regulation and restriction
rmula Karting reserves right to modify each and every
event. Breach of rules by
member may be liable to be penalized
debarring of the team from the competition.
will be same throughout the event and any
amendments will immediately be made known to all the participating teams through
caption, members of
of the College/University
regulation, restriction,
. All team members,
are required to cooperate with, and
organizers, officials and
most import factor, so, BFKCT
improve the safety of the
It is documental or virtually not
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viable to frame the rules to covers all the possible questions and incidents to design the
vehicle’s parameters or conduct of the event. So,
safety.
3.5 PARTICIPATING IN THE
The registered team, team caption, members, participant individuals, faculty advisor and
college representatives of
venue are considered as Participa
venue due to problem in kart, medical reason, not cleared in the technical inspection or
any other personal and official or
withdrawing the team from the
is not adjustable or refundable.
Teams are advised to submit the
The team members are advised to submit the
to avoid the delay of publishing the points
the time due to their university exami
request letter through team advisor
of the institution / registrar
so on.
3.6 RIGHT TO IMPOUND
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vehicle in onsite or during the event or
competition for inspect and
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viable to frame the rules to covers all the possible questions and incidents to design the
vehicle’s parameters or conduct of the event. So, BFKCT always enforce the student
3.5 PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT
team, team caption, members, participant individuals, faculty advisor and
college representatives of colleges and universities who are all present on competition
Participa nt in the Event . If earlier departure from the
venue due to problem in kart, medical reason, not cleared in the technical inspection or
official or non-personal and official reason considering as earlier
withdrawing the team from the competition. At any circumstances, the registration fee
is not adjustable or refundable.
to submit the Technical document on time:
The team members are advised to submit the document in
to avoid the delay of publishing the points and notifications. If any team
the time due to their university examination and other academic activity, please send a
request letter through team advisor and forwarded by the head of the department / head
of the institution / registrar stating the actual reason for requesting time extension an
Bharath Formula Karting (BFKCT) reserves the right to impound
onsite or during the event or at any time or at the various
competition for inspect and examine by organizers, officials and technical inspectors.
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viable to frame the rules to covers all the possible questions and incidents to design the
BFKCT always enforce the student
team, team caption, members, participant individuals, faculty advisor and
colleges and universities who are all present on competition
. If earlier departure from the event
venue due to problem in kart, medical reason, not cleared in the technical inspection or
and official reason considering as earlier
. At any circumstances, the registration fee
document in given schedule time
. If any team wants to extend
nation and other academic activity, please send a
forwarded by the head of the department / head
the actual reason for requesting time extension and
t to impound to any registered
various stage during the
by organizers, officials and technical inspectors.
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3.7 VIOLATIONS OF INTENT
Any team and team member
and restriction requirements of this
Questions about the intent or meaning of a rule may be addressed to the organizers.
3.8 BEHAVIORAL ATTITUDE
MISBEHAVIOR
Misbehaviour activity in any form of the
the college / university will receive a penalty of 100 points or disqualifying or eliminated
from the event depending on the attitude of team members.
ARGUMENTS WITH OFFICIALS
Argument with or disobedience to any official may result in the
the competition. All members of the team may be immediately escorted from the
competition venue.
SMOKING AND ILLEGAL MATERIAL
Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal material 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
applies to both team members and faculty advisors. Any use of drugsor the use of
alcohol by an underage individual, will be reported to the local authorities for
prosecution.
3.9 VEHICLE RELATED
KART MOVEMENT
Kart vehicles must be pushed or
vehicle from the pit to racing
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3.7 VIOLATIONS OF INTENT
team and team members who does not comply with the applicable
requirements of this event are subject to penalties
Questions about the intent or meaning of a rule may be addressed to the organizers.
3.8 BEHAVIORAL ATTITUDE
activity in any form of the registered team, individual or representative
will receive a penalty of 100 points or disqualifying or eliminated
t depending on the attitude of team members.
GUMENTS WITH OFFICIALS
Argument with or disobedience to any official may result in the elimination of team
the competition. All members of the team may be immediately escorted from the
SMOKING AND ILLEGAL MATERIAL
Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal material 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
applies to both team members and faculty advisors. Any use of drugsor the use of
alcohol by an underage individual, will be reported to the local authorities for
Kart vehicles must be pushed or pulled by means of rope / bar / member to move the
vehicle from the pit to racing circuit. The vehicle not allowed driving
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who does not comply with the applicable rules, regulation
are subject to penalties / disqualifying.
Questions about the intent or meaning of a rule may be addressed to the organizers.
team, individual or representative of
will receive a penalty of 100 points or disqualifying or eliminated
elimination of team from
the competition. All members of the team may be immediately escorted from the
Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal material 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. Any use of drugsor the use of
alcohol by an underage individual, will be reported to the local authorities for
pulled by means of rope / bar / member to move the
driving in normal working
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or walking or pedestrian approachable places. The kart vehicle allows to drive only on
places prescribed by the B
Violating the rules and regulations in any form lead to penalty of 100 points.
LIST OF PREFABRICATED PARTS
All the teams have liberty to buy the readymade
listed below. If we found
brought from them for participating
without any notification. Furthermore, any superfluous parts fitted in the
removed from the kart to proceed further.
holding assembly, master cylinder, Steering gear box, Steering column, Steering wheel,
Wheel rims &Tyres, tie rod ends, Engine,
Lights, Batteries, Toggle Switches
3.10 PENALTIES
Violation of Rules :
the event.
Misbehaviour/ Arguments
100 points / disqualification.
Tampering with TI sticker or making restricted chan ges in vehicle after TI:
Direct Disqualifying
ENTRY WITHOUT PERMISSION ON TRACKS:
DAMAGES: Intentional damage to trac
penalty of INR 25,000/
prize and certificates will not be awarded
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approachable places. The kart vehicle allows to drive only on
places prescribed by the BFKCT or Race Circuit authorities for various rounds.
rules and regulations in any form lead to penalty of 100 points.
LIST OF PREFABRICATED PARTS
to buy the readymade / fabricated parts to
listed below. If we found that the entire vehicle is fabricated by the professional and
participating the event, the team will be disqualify from the event
any notification. Furthermore, any superfluous parts fitted in the
to proceed further. Springs, Brake drum, disc,
holding assembly, master cylinder, Steering gear box, Steering column, Steering wheel,
Wheel rims &Tyres, tie rod ends, Engine, Knuckle, Air Filters, Ch
Lights, Batteries, Toggle Switches Fuel tank & exhaust system.
: Penalty of 100 points imposed / disqualifies
Arguments with officials or volunteers:
100 points / disqualification.
Tampering with TI sticker or making restricted chan ges in vehicle after TI:
Direct Disqualifying
ENTRY WITHOUT PERMISSION ON TRACKS: 100 points/ disqualification.
Intentional damage to track/tent/other resources will result to the
000/- or cost of actual damage whichever is
and certificates will not be awarded or issued to the p
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approachable places. The kart vehicle allows to drive only on
FKCT or Race Circuit authorities for various rounds.
rules and regulations in any form lead to penalty of 100 points.
to use for their kart as
by the professional and
isqualify from the event
any notification. Furthermore, any superfluous parts fitted in the vehicle must be
Springs, Brake drum, disc, calliper and brake
holding assembly, master cylinder, Steering gear box, Steering column, Steering wheel,
Knuckle, Air Filters, Chain Guard, Break
disqualifies the team from
with officials or volunteers: Penalty of
Tampering with TI sticker or making restricted chan ges in vehicle after TI:
100 points/ disqualification.
k/tent/other resources will result to the
or cost of actual damage whichever is high. Furthermore,
to the particular team and
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team member unless or until the damaged or penalty am
settled to the administrator.
OTHERS: BFKCT organizers have
points listed in the various
3.11 REMONSTRATION
BFKCT will recognize the student’s
spending hard work and valuable
organizer will make nevertheless
problems quickly and efficiently.
PRELIMINARY REVIEW –
If a team has a question about scoring, judging, policies or any official action it must be
brought to the BFKCT organizers
objection can be filed.
CAUSE FOR REMONSTRATION
A team may object any rule interpr
excluded from remonstration
to their team, or has had a substantive effect on their score. Teams may not
interpretations or actions that have not caused them any substantive damage.
WHO CAN FILE THE REMONSTRATION
Only team captain or Faculty Advisor
Other team members should not accompany or interfere filing of such
stand cancelled.
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team member unless or until the damaged or penalty amounts are completely
settled to the administrator.
organizers have full rights to modify the penalties
in the various events.
student’s involvement and efforts in manufacturing the kart by
and valuable hours and days. The Bharath Formula Karting
nevertheless effort to review all questions and
problems quickly and efficiently.
REQUIRED
a team has a question about scoring, judging, policies or any official action it must be
organizers notice for an informal preliminary review before a
REMONSTRATION
any rule interpretation, score or official action (unless specifically
remonstration) which they feel has caused some actual, non
to their team, or has had a substantive effect on their score. Teams may not
that have not caused them any substantive damage.
REMONSTRATION
or Faculty Advisor on behalf of whole team can file the
Other team members should not accompany or interfere filing of such
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ounts are completely
to modify the penalties or penalties
manufacturing the kart by
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effort to review all questions and disputes to resolve
a team has a question about scoring, judging, policies or any official action it must be
for an informal preliminary review before a
etation, score or official action (unless specifically
) 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
that have not caused them any substantive damage.
on behalf of whole team can file the remonstration.
Other team members should not accompany or interfere filing of such remonstration
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REMONSTRATION FORMAT AND FORFEIT
All remonstration must be filed in writing and presented to the organizer
the team captain or Faculty Advisor
organizer, the team will not be considered and penalty of
team and remonstrations is rejected or stand
rules and regulation, BFKCT reserv
time.
REMONSTRATION PERIOD
Remonstration concerning any aspect of the
end of the event shall be considered
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FORMAT AND FORFEIT
All remonstration must be filed in writing and presented to the organizer
Faculty Advisor. If remonstration with notification is not done with
organizer, the team will not be considered and penalty of 100 po
team and remonstrations is rejected or stand cancelled. The team violating the above
rules and regulation, BFKCT reserved the rights to disqualify the team at any point of
REMONSTRATION PERIOD
concerning any aspect of the event must be filed within 30
be considered.
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All remonstration must be filed in writing and presented to the organizer of BFKCT by
If remonstration with notification is not done with
oints imposed to the
. The team violating the above
ed the rights to disqualify the team at any point of
must be filed within 30 minutes from
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TEAM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Team Requirement
The team registering in Bharath Formula Karting
Captain and the Faculty Advisor (Not below Assistant Professor Cadre). There is no
limitation on the number of registrations from same college / university.
should not exceed 25 members per team
4.2 Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate and Technical students from engineering degree/diploma streams
eligible to registering and participating in the event
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
using engineering knowledge and practices. Ever
their goodself in their expertise in the
successful manner. The team members who have registe
currently undergoing UG or
competition (Team members who are going to graduate on 2018 are
participate the event).
4.3 TEAM NAME
Each team must have unique
team name as per their choice. Th
repeated, the second registering team are asked to select
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Bharath Formula Karting must have a Team Name, Logo,
Captain and the Faculty Advisor (Not below Assistant Professor Cadre). There is no
limitation on the number of registrations from same college / university.
25 members per team (For additional member / student refer 4.10)
Undergraduate and Technical students from engineering degree/diploma streams
eligible to registering and participating in the event. Bharath Formula Karting
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
using engineering knowledge and practices. Every individual team members aligned
expertise in the field of interest to participate
successful manner. The team members who have registering the event must
UG or PG or Diploma course in order to
Team members who are going to graduate on 2018 are
unique team name. However, the teams are free to choose any
team name as per their choice. The BFKCT organizer found that any team name
repeated, the second registering team are asked to select alternate
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must have a Team Name, Logo,
Captain and the Faculty Advisor (Not below Assistant Professor Cadre). There is no
limitation on the number of registrations from same college / university. Team size
(For additional member / student refer 4.10).
Undergraduate and Technical students from engineering degree/diploma streams are
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 vehicle
y individual team members aligned
participate the event in
ring the event must be
to participate in the
Team members who are going to graduate on 2018 are also eligible to
However, the teams are free to choose any
e BFKCT organizer found that any team name
name for their team.
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4.4 KART NUMBER
Kart Number will be provided by the
kart number, once registration
4.5 INTEGRATED TEAMS
As this is an engineering event. So,
4.6 DEFINITION OF INTEGRATED TEAMS
Integrated team refers that, if any team captain or faculty
with various engineering discipline (Mech, Auto, EEE, ECE etc.,) students from their
institution or other institution. The idea of forming
knowledge and utilizing the resources
building nature.
4.7 FACULTY ADVISOR
Each team must have one
University. The faculty advisors are
events. Similarly, the faculty advisor(s) should not involve directly or indirectly in design,
analysis, and documentation
the kart is manufactured by participating
4.8 TEAM REGISTRATION
Online registration will be
February 2018. During the registration
ELIMINATION IN VIRTUAL ROUND)
BFKCTweb portal and all the relevant information/announcements will be
the respective accounts and
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Number will be provided by the BFKT organizer. Teams will be informed
once registration is closed.
4.5 INTEGRATED TEAMS
engineering event. So, integrated teams are highly apprecia
4.6 DEFINITION OF INTEGRATED TEAMS
Integrated team refers that, if any team captain or faculty advisor wants
with various engineering discipline (Mech, Auto, EEE, ECE etc.,) students from their
institution or other institution. The idea of forming the integrated team is
knowledge and utilizing the resources. Furthermore, it will help the students
one Faculty Advisor appointed by the Department /
advisors are strictly not allowed to involve in
aculty advisor(s) should not involve directly or indirectly in design,
and documentation, fabricate and repair of any part of the
by participating team members only.
TEAM REGISTRATION
e registration will be available 24x7 on our website (www.bfkct.in) from
During the registration, students must pay the registration fee
ELIMINATION IN VIRTUAL ROUND).BFKCT will provide accounts to all the teams on
and all the relevant information/announcements will be
and also BFKCT official website. Teams will be
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organizer. Teams will be informed about their
integrated teams are highly appreciable.
advisor wants to form a team
with various engineering discipline (Mech, Auto, EEE, ECE etc.,) students from their
integrated team is to share the
p the students for team
Department / College /
in static and dynamic
aculty advisor(s) should not involve directly or indirectly in design,
repair of any part of the Kart and ensure that
24x7 on our website (www.bfkct.in) from 1st
students must pay the registration fee (NO
BFKCT will provide accounts to all the teams on
and all the relevant information/announcements will be published in
eams will be upload and
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download the payment proof, reports etc.
team name, kart number in subject.
4.9 REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
By registering in BFKCT event,
College Management agree with the rules and regulations of BFKCT. They understand
that all the information provided in the reg
forms are correct to the best of their knowledge
would undertake all the activities without help of a
In case of any violation of the rul
teams are liable for disciplinary actions as per the decision of the BFKCT organizing
Management. The teams are also liable for any loss of documentation
on part of discrepancy in the infor
4.10 REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee for the event is
Total Registration Fee
(INR 1,066 / Student - Team of 25
adjustable at any circumstances.
For Extra member (on special request)
(Maximum 5 Members only allowed and also the total team size should not exceed
more than 30 Members)
Payment Flexibility : BFKCT always support to student community
flexibility provided in two instalments. First instalment student can pay
during the registration. Second instalment of
31st March 2018 . If any special request from students it may extend up to
6th April 2018 . There is NO ELIMINATION IN VIRTUAL ROUND
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payment proof, reports etc., or send to official email with mentioning their
in subject.
REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
event, the Team Captain / Team Member
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
In case of any violation of the rules and regulations specified in the Rule 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 documentation
on part of discrepancy in the information as provided in registration.
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)
Team of 25 ). The registration amount is non
adjustable at any circumstances.
(on special request) : INR 1000 + 18 % (GST)
Maximum 5 Members only allowed and also the total team size should not exceed
BFKCT always support to student community
in two instalments. First instalment student can pay
during the registration. Second instalment of INR 16,550/- can be made on or
any special request from students it may extend up to
NO ELIMINATION IN VIRTUAL ROUND .
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, or send to official email with mentioning their
Team Member / Faculty Advisor /
College Management agree with the rules and regulations of BFKCT. They understand
istration documents and online registration
also they accept that the team
directly or indirectly.
es and regulations specified in the Rule 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 documentation / communication
mation as provided in registration.
per team (25 Members).
= INR 26,550.00
The registration amount is non-refundable or
18 % (GST) / Member
Maximum 5 Members only allowed and also the total team size should not exceed
BFKCT always support to student community. So, the payment
in two instalments. First instalment student can pay INR 10,000/-
can be made on or before
any special request from students it may extend up to
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4.11 MODE OF PAYMENT
The registration amount can be paid through
RTGS only. The online
www.bfkct.in registration tag.
4.12 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS All the official announcements and the information regarding the BFKCT event will be
displayed in Bharath Formula Karting
registration of team, all the important information wi
well as official websites. The team
requested to frequently visit the website for latest new updates. Further feel free to
contact us through whatsapp or call for better unde
clarifications.
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MODE OF PAYMENT
The registration amount can be paid through only online payment
nline payment link and NEFT / RTGS account
registration tag.
4.12 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
All the official announcements and the information regarding the BFKCT event will be
Bharath Formula Karting official website www.bfkct.in
registration of team, all the important information will be provided in the team account as
official websites. The team caption, members and faculty advisors
requested to frequently visit the website for latest new updates. Further feel free to
contact us through whatsapp or call for better understanding the new amendments or
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online payment gateway or NEFT /
account details given in
All the official announcements and the information regarding the BFKCT event will be
www.bfkct.in. On successful
ll be provided in the team account as
members and faculty advisors are
requested to frequently visit the website for latest new updates. Further feel free to
rstanding the new amendments or
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5.1 AGE: Team Kart driver must be 18 years or above on
5.2 DRIVER’S LICENSE:
Wheeler) issued by the Government of India (Learner’s License not allowed).
must carry the original licence
advisor during the time of event and produce the
registration desk. Kart driver must produce the original licence
asked. Before endurance test the
to organizing authority or technical team
5.3 MEDICAL INSURANCE
priority to BFKCT and it’s
Formula Karting event grant
participation. So, the Kart
accidental cover, which must be
original copy of the insurance must be submitted to BFKCT
management.
5.4 DRIVER’S SAFETY GEAR:
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 would be allowed to drive the
safety gear in any of the dynamic event. All the safety gears shall have manufacturers
labelled with month & year of manufacturing
Without label and invoice, teams will not be allowed
gear of BFKCT will consist of the following items:
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Kart driver must be 18 years or above on the date of event
5.2 DRIVER’S LICENSE: Team Driver (s) must have a valid Driver’s License (Four
the Government of India (Learner’s License not allowed).
the original licence and the undertaking form signed by parents and faculty
during the time of event and produce the self-attested
registration desk. Kart driver must produce the original licence
Before endurance test the kart driver must show or produce the original licence
to organizing authority or technical team.
5.3 MEDICAL INSURANCE WITH FULL ACCIDENTAL COVER: Student safety is top
it’s non-negotiable. We strongly believe that
grant success can only accomplished by the students devoted
Kart drivers must have a valid medical insurance with full
accidental cover, which must be uploaded on the team account or
original copy of the insurance must be submitted to BFKCT organizing committee or
5.4 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 would be allowed to drive the kart without the complete driver’s
safety gear in any of the dynamic event. All the safety gears shall have manufacturers
labelled with month & year of manufacturing and expiry month, which is mandatory.
Without label and invoice, teams will not be allowed to participate. The complete driver’s
gear of BFKCT will consist of the following items:
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the date of event.
must have a valid Driver’s License (Four
the Government of India (Learner’s License not allowed). Driver(s)
and the undertaking form signed by parents and faculty
attested xerox copy to the
registration desk. Kart driver must produce the original licence whenever organizer
driver must show or produce the original licence
Student safety is top
We strongly believe that, this Bharath
by the students devoted
have a valid medical insurance with full
team account or event site. The
organizing committee or the
owing 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
without the complete driver’s
safety gear in any of the dynamic event. All the safety gears shall have manufacturers
, which is mandatory.
to participate. The complete driver’s
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DRIVER’S SUIT: A fire resistant
that covers the body from the neck down to the ankles and the wrists. The suit
must be certified to either one of the following standards and be labelled as such:
SFI 3-2A/1 (
UNDERCLOTHING:
resistant underclothing (long pants and long sleeve t
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
that driver must wear cotton underclothing (t
the approved driving suit.
HELMET: 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.
all non-approved helmets until the end of the competition.
NECK SUPPORT: The neck support must be a full circle (360°) and S FI rated.
Horseshoe collars are not allowed.
BALACLAVA: A balaclava which covers th
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.
GLOVES: The gloves must
them.
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A fire resistant driver suit, made from minimum of
that covers the body from the neck down to the ankles and the wrists. The suit
st be certified to either one of the following standards and be labelled as such:
2A/1 (equivalent or higher) or FIA 8856
UNDERCLOTHING: It is strongly recommended that all drivers wear fire
resistant underclothing (long pants and long sleeve t-shirt) inside
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.
If you do not have fire resistant underclothing, it is strongly recommended
wear cotton underclothing (t-shirt and long underpants)
approved driving suit.
fitting closed face helmet with ISI standard and above must be
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
approved helmets until the end of the competition.
The neck support must be a full circle (360°) and S FI rated.
Horseshoe collars are not allowed.
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.
The gloves must be multilayered with extra foam sandwiched between
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suit, made from minimum of one layer
that covers the body from the neck down to the ankles and the wrists. The suit
st be certified to either one of the following standards and be labelled as such:
or FIA 8856 -2000
It is strongly recommended that all drivers wear fire
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
ire resistant underclothing, it is strongly recommended
shirt and long underpants) inside
fitting closed face helmet with ISI standard and above must be
faced and motocross helmets are not allowed. All helmets to be
used in the competition must be presented during Technical Inspection where
The organizer reserves the right to impound
The neck support must be a full circle (360°) and S FI rated.
e 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
be multilayered with extra foam sandwiched between
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SHOES: 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
NOTE: Sport shoes / Canvas s
not allowed at any point of the event.
SOCKS: Fire resistant socks made from acceptable
cotton socks that cover
boots/shoes.
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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
Sport shoes / Canvas shoes / Leather shoes / Industrial safety shoes are
not allowed at any point of the event.
Fire resistant socks made from acceptable fire resistant material or
cotton socks that cover the exposed skin between the driver’s suit and the
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Fire resistant shoes made from acceptable fire resistant material, shoes
hoes / Leather shoes / Industrial safety shoes are
fire resistant material or
the exposed skin between the driver’s suit and the
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KART TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 ENGINE REGISTRATION (FREE)
After the Design Validation Round (
details with BFKCT and the registration will be done
engine registration separate link will enabled in the BFKCT official website and same to
be send to team official email id. After engine registration process carried out, the team
must send the scanned copy of the supporting documents (RC Book) to the BFKCT
official email id. As you all belongs to student community, so before purchase the
vehicle or engine, teams are advised to purchase from a trusted dealer only. With
engine number or re - structured engine number
it may directly result into disqualification
6.2 VEHICLE POWER TRAIN
Teams can select any Engine Meeting the Following R equirements
Engine Type -
Cooling System -
Maximum Capacity -
Type of Transmission -
6.3 ENGINE TUNING
Teams are free to modify/tune the engine but it
capacity (CC). The CC of the engine will be also checked before the dynamic round
using sophisticated equipments.
they are not involved to increas
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6.1 ENGINE REGISTRATION (FREE)
Design Validation Round (Virtual), all the teams should
details with BFKCT and the registration will be done at free of cost. During
e registration separate link will enabled in the BFKCT official website and same to
be send to team official email id. After engine registration process carried out, the team
must send the scanned copy of the supporting documents (RC Book) to the BFKCT
ficial email id. As you all belongs to student community, so before purchase the
teams are advised to purchase from a trusted dealer only. With
structured engine number will be associated
it may directly result into disqualification of team from the event.
6.2 VEHICLE POWER TRAIN
Teams can select any Engine Meeting the Following R equirements
Single Cylinder, Four Stroke Gasoline Engine
Air /water/oil Cooled
130cc
Manual gearbox / CVT / Centrifugal Clutch type
Teams are free to modify/tune the engine but it does not affect the
The CC of the engine will be also checked before the dynamic round
using sophisticated equipments. BFKCT authorities trust the student community that
to increasing the cubic capacity while replacing the cylinder and
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register their engine
free of cost. During the call of
e registration separate link will enabled in the BFKCT official website and same to
be send to team official email id. After engine registration process carried out, the team
must send the scanned copy of the supporting documents (RC Book) to the BFKCT
ficial email id. As you all belongs to student community, so before purchase the
teams are advised to purchase from a trusted dealer only. Without
ed in illegal issues, so,
Teams can select any Engine Meeting the Following R equirements
Engine
Manual gearbox / CVT / Centrifugal Clutch type
not affect the engine actual cubic
The CC of the engine will be also checked before the dynamic round
the student community that,
y while replacing the cylinder and
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piston etc., Further, that may notified by the BFKCT inspection or organization or other
college team members, it will lead to disqualifying the team from the event.
end of race, Engine of suspected karts ma
to alter the cubic capacity of cylinder, will be disqualified from the event.
6.4 VEHICLE REGISTRATION PAPERS
Original bills or the original vehicle registration papers (if vehicle belongs to a team
member) or an attested No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner with the original
Registration Papers is to be submitted during Technical Inspection. The team fail to
bring the document or fail to submit the same
the event.
6.5 CHASSIS MATERIAL
The tube/rectangular pipe used in the fabrication of the chassis or the other
frames/supports may be seamless. Minimum cross section must be 25.4 mm, for pipe it
will be OD and for rectangular section or square section, it will be
Chassis material must have minimum wall thickness of 1.5 mm. Material certification is
essentially required to be produced during the technical inspection. Material should be
certified from any of the material testing laboratories for
properties, the same report should be presented at the time of inspection and
throughout the event.
6.6 KERB WEIGHT OF THE KART
Kerb Weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary
operating consumables such as motor oil, transmission oil, coolant, and sometimes a
full tank of fuel. Kerb Weight of the vehicle should not exceed more than 130 Kg.
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Further, that may notified by the BFKCT inspection or organization or other
college team members, it will lead to disqualifying the team from the event.
end of race, Engine of suspected karts may be inspected. However, any team
capacity of cylinder, will be disqualified from the event.
6.4 VEHICLE REGISTRATION PAPERS
Original bills or the original vehicle registration papers (if vehicle belongs to a team
attested No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner with the original
Registration Papers is to be submitted during Technical Inspection. The team fail to
bring the document or fail to submit the same which leads to disqualifying the team from
The tube/rectangular pipe used in the fabrication of the chassis or the other
frames/supports may be seamless. Minimum cross section must be 25.4 mm, for pipe it
will be OD and for rectangular section or square section, it will be
Chassis material must have minimum wall thickness of 1.5 mm. Material certification is
essentially required to be produced during the technical inspection. Material should be
certified from any of the material testing laboratories for its chemical and mechanical
properties, the same report should be presented at the time of inspection and
KERB WEIGHT OF THE KART
Weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary
mables such as motor oil, transmission oil, coolant, and sometimes a
. Kerb Weight of the vehicle should not exceed more than 130 Kg.
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Further, that may notified by the BFKCT inspection or organization or other
college team members, it will lead to disqualifying the team from the event. Even at the
y be inspected. However, any team involved
capacity of cylinder, will be disqualified from the event.
Original bills or the original vehicle registration papers (if vehicle belongs to a team
attested No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner with the original
Registration Papers is to be submitted during Technical Inspection. The team fail to
to disqualifying the team from
The tube/rectangular pipe used in the fabrication of the chassis or the other
frames/supports may be seamless. Minimum cross section must be 25.4 mm, for pipe it
its minimum height.
Chassis material must have minimum wall thickness of 1.5 mm. Material certification is
essentially required to be produced during the technical inspection. Material should be
its chemical and mechanical
properties, the same report should be presented at the time of inspection and
Weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary
mables such as motor oil, transmission oil, coolant, and sometimes a
. Kerb Weight of the vehicle should not exceed more than 130 Kg.
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6.7 BUMPER (FRONT AND REAR)
Bumpers must be installed in the front and rear of the vehicle such that
tyres and protect the driver
Minimum dia of 25.4 mm and minimum wall thickness 1.65
by elastic materials in order to reduce the impact force.
accessibility for use as towing
the vehicle.
6.8 BRAKING SYSTEM
The braking system must be
line without losing control or ski
kmph on a straight stretch length
system and the pedal must directly actuate by
(i.e., cables are not allowed). All brake lines must be
mounted within the vehicle.
wheel having disc brake system
piston mechanism of caliper.
cylinder (TMC) or reservoir
6.9 BRAKE OVER TRAVEL SWITCH
All the Karts must have properly mounted brakes
This switch should not be
brake failure or sudden loss of hydraulic pressure or the over travel of the brake paddle
in case of brake failure. This switch must kill the engine (stop or off the engine)
other electrical equipments except brake light
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BUMPER (FRONT AND REAR)
Bumpers must be installed in the front and rear of the vehicle such that
the driver from any collision. Bumpers must be made of steel tubes.
25.4 mm and minimum wall thickness 1.65 mm. Bumper can be covered
by elastic materials in order to reduce the impact force. Bumpers must
accessibility for use as towing provision or point or where temporary
be installed for capable of stopping the vehicle in a straight
or skid during the brake test with the speed
stretch length of 50 meters. The kart must have hydraulic braking
l must directly actuate by the master cylinder through a rigid link
ot allowed). All brake lines must be well routed and
the vehicle. Electronic braking systems are not allowed
system, bleeding ports for disc caliper should be upside
piston mechanism of caliper. There should be no leakage from the tandem master
and throughout the brake linings.
TRAVEL SWITCH
All the Karts must have properly mounted brakes rigidly over travel switch
be function in normal braking conditions; it must act in case of
brake failure or sudden loss of hydraulic pressure or the over travel of the brake paddle
in case of brake failure. This switch must kill the engine (stop or off the engine)
ical equipments except brake light.
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Bumpers must be installed in the front and rear of the vehicle such that it will cover the
must be made of steel tubes.
Bumper can be covered
Bumpers must have proper
point or where temporary toe rod can be pull
capable of stopping the vehicle in a straight
speed not less than 40
must have hydraulic braking
the master cylinder through a rigid link
well routed and securely
Electronic braking systems are not allowed . If any
, bleeding ports for disc caliper should be upside of
There should be no leakage from the tandem master
over travel switch or kill switch.
in normal braking conditions; it must act in case of
brake failure or sudden loss of hydraulic pressure or the over travel of the brake paddle
in case of brake failure. This switch must kill the engine (stop or off the engine) and
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6.10 KILL SWITCH
The Kart must be enabled with at least two kill switches. The kill switch must kill engine
ignition. First Kill switch must be rigidly placed on
second kill switch must be mounted the back side of the driver, which is
accessible to the team mates or other officials. Both the kill switch position must be
clearly visible to inspection team and others.
6.11 CHASSIS DESIGN
The vehicle must have four (4) wheels that cannot be in a straight line in longitudinal
direction. Holes in chassis are not permitted. The vehicle must have a wheelbase of at
least 42 inch. The wheel base is measured from
wheel axle. The overall length should be less than
height maximum of 38 inch
6.12 GROUND CLEARANCE
The ground clearance must be sufficient to prevent any portion of the
tires) from touching the ground during track events. Also, keeping the contemporary
designs of karts in mind, the ground clearance for the brake rotors and sprockets, if
used, is to be a minimum of
2 inches and maximum 5 inches
under the complete vehicle at all times.
6.13 WHEELBASE AND WHEEL TRACK
The wheelbase of the vehicle must be
width (front or rear) must be no less than 70%
calculation sheet for wheel base and track width should be submitted during the
technical inspection authority.
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with at least two kill switches. The kill switch must kill engine
ignition. First Kill switch must be rigidly placed on easily accessible to
must be mounted the back side of the driver, which is
accessible to the team mates or other officials. Both the kill switch position must be
inspection team and others.
The vehicle must have four (4) wheels that cannot be in a straight line in longitudinal
direction. Holes in chassis are not permitted. The vehicle must have a wheelbase of at
base is measured from centre of the front wheel axle to
length should be less than 76 Inch, width less than
38 inch from the ground.
GROUND CLEARANCE
The ground clearance must be sufficient to prevent any portion of the
es) from touching the ground during track events. Also, keeping the contemporary
designs of karts in mind, the ground clearance for the brake rotors and sprockets, if
minimum of 25.4 mm. With the driver aboard, there must be a minimum
and maximum 5 inches ground clearance measured at any of the lowest point,
under the complete vehicle at all times.
WHEELBASE AND WHEEL TRACK
The wheelbase of the vehicle must be between 42 - 56 inches and
width (front or rear) must be no less than 70% of the wheelbase of the vehicle and the
calculation sheet for wheel base and track width should be submitted during the
technical inspection authority.
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with at least two kill switches. The kill switch must kill engine
easily accessible to the driver. The
must be mounted the back side of the driver, which is easily
accessible to the team mates or other officials. Both the kill switch position must be
The vehicle must have four (4) wheels that cannot be in a straight line in longitudinal
direction. Holes in chassis are not permitted. The vehicle must have a wheelbase of at
front wheel axle to rear
less than 60 inch and
The ground clearance must be sufficient to prevent any portion of the vehicle (other than
es) from touching the ground during track events. Also, keeping the contemporary
designs of karts in mind, the ground clearance for the brake rotors and sprockets, if
. With the driver aboard, there must be a minimum
measured at any of the lowest point,
inches and the smaller track
of the wheelbase of the vehicle and the
calculation sheet for wheel base and track width should be submitted during the
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6.14 MAXIMUM TURNING RADIUS
The maximum turning radius of the Kart must be less than
Turning radius test will be the part of technical inspection which does not carry any
points or Awards, but clearing the test
6.15 SUSPENSION
The suspension system may o
design feasibility and the choice of the team. In case any team wishes to use the
suspension system, it must have a total travel of at least 2 inches i.e. 1inch for jounce
and 1inch for rebound. The susp
kinematic simulations and calculation details need to added in the
possible. BFKCT do not recommend the suspension systems, but BFKCT provide
liberty to the students to produce high performance vehicle with their innovation.
6.16 STEERING SYSTEM
The steering system must be able to control (simultaneously) at least 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
linkage at one of the pivots).
and must prevent the tires from
during the track events. Allowable total steering
the steering linkages) is limited to
wheel. Steer by Wire is allowed, only if it completely electric, and should be
manufactured by the team members only, outsourced assemblies or pre
systems are not allowed.
6.17 VISIBILITY REQUIREMENT
The engine compartment must b
to see the assembly. Furthermore, from the driver seated position, the driver must be
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MAXIMUM TURNING RADIUS
um turning radius of the Kart must be less than or equal to
Turning radius test will be the part of technical inspection which does not carry any
points or Awards, but clearing the test is mandatory.
The suspension system may or may not be used in the vehicle, depending upon the
design feasibility and the choice of the team. In case any team wishes to use the
suspension system, it must have a total travel of at least 2 inches i.e. 1inch for jounce
and 1inch for rebound. The suspension system should have proper geometric elements,
and calculation details need to added in the
BFKCT do not recommend the suspension systems, but BFKCT provide
liberty to the students to produce high performance vehicle with their innovation.
STEERING SYSTEM
The steering system must be able to control (simultaneously) at least 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
linkage at one of the pivots). The stops may be placed on the uprights or on the
and must prevent the tires from contacting suspension, body, tie rod
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 a
wheel. Steer by Wire is allowed, only if it completely electric, and should be
the team members only, outsourced assemblies or pre
REQUIREMENT
The engine compartment must be completely visible to the examiners in case they wish
to see the assembly. Furthermore, from the driver seated position, the driver must be
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or equal to 3.0 m. The
Turning radius test will be the part of technical inspection which does not carry any
r may not be used in the vehicle, depending upon the
design feasibility and the choice of the team. In case any team wishes to use the
suspension system, it must have a total travel of at least 2 inches i.e. 1inch for jounce
have proper geometric elements,
and calculation details need to added in the virtual report if
BFKCT do not recommend the suspension systems, but BFKCT provide
liberty to the students to produce high performance vehicle with their innovation.
The steering system must be able to control (simultaneously) at least 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
The stops may be placed on the uprights or on the rack
tie rod or frame members
system free play (inclusive of play in all
7 degrees, measured at the steering
wheel. Steer by Wire is allowed, only if it completely electric, and should be
the team members only, outsourced assemblies or pre-fabricated
e completely visible to the examiners in case they wish
to see the assembly. Furthermore, from the driver seated position, the driver must be
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able to see clearly 180 degrees on his either side without any obstructions to the field of
view.
6.18 FUEL TANK A ND ITS POSITION
The fuel tank must be rigidly mounted to the vehicle in at least two points. The capacity
of the fuel tank can be kept up to
system and the spill out fuel
system and the spill out fuel
vehicle. The drain house should be properly routed and clamped in right manner
catch can. The fuel tank should be mounted in such a way that no heating parts or
moving parts are not engaged or be in contact with the tank.
6.19 DRIVER SEAT
Kart vehicle must have proper
The seat mounting must be rigid enough to withstand th
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.
6.20 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°.
and elbow angle not less than 110° during static co nditions.
see around 180° form his / her seating position.
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able to see clearly 180 degrees on his either side without any obstructions to the field of
ND ITS POSITION
The fuel tank must be rigidly mounted to the vehicle in at least two points. The capacity
of the fuel tank can be kept up to 10 liters. Every fuel tank must have proper ventilation
and the spill out fuel should be stored in the catch can mounted on the vehicle
system and the spill out fuel should be stored in the catch can which is mounted on the
The drain house should be properly routed and clamped in right manner
k should be mounted in such a way that no heating parts or
moving parts are not engaged or be in contact with the tank.
have proper bucket Seats as shown in figure.
The seat mounting must be rigid enough to withstand the dynamic
conditions during the track events. The driver seat must maintain
clearance from the firewall. Alignment of the
driver seat must be parallel to Kart’s longitudinal axis.
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 co nditions. The driver
see around 180° form his / her seating position.
Seat Position
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able to see clearly 180 degrees on his either side without any obstructions to the field of
The fuel tank must be rigidly mounted to the vehicle in at least two points. The capacity
Every fuel tank must have proper ventilation
should be stored in the catch can mounted on the vehicle
should be stored in the catch can which is mounted on the
The drain house should be properly routed and clamped in right manner to the
k should be mounted in such a way that no heating parts or
While designing the kart, ergonomics design must be consider for comfort of the driver.
ack angle not less than 30°
The driver should able to
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6.21 DRIVER SEAT BELT
For safety concern of driver
6.22 BRAKE LIGHT
The vehicle must be installed with a brake light red in
the rear. BFKCT recommend
sunlight. The light fittings must be
axis lines. All electrical wiring and connection with g
appreciable.
6.23 EXHAUST SYSTEM
The exhaust system should be so chosen such that it
harmful gases from the exhaust
converter and the mufflers is recommended. The exhaust system must properly
to preventing the delicate parts which may get affected
exhaust must be mounted properly to avoid the physical con
technical inspectors. Shielding to exhaust pipe with cotton rope, jute rope is strictly
prohibited. Team can use metallic porous sheet
entire exhaust systems. Exhaust sound should not exce
6.24 WHEELS AND TYRES
Teams must use standard G
6.25 LOCK NUTS
Locking nuts are mandatory to be used everywhere in the vehicle. Failure to fulfil
requirements, the team will
moving parts are strictly prohibited
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For safety concern of driver, the seat belt is not allowed
The vehicle must be installed with a brake light red in colour, which is clearly visible from
BFKCT recommend to using LED brake light because it is high visibility in
The light fittings must be mounted on adequate location between the wheel
axis lines. All electrical wiring and connection with good engineering practice are highly
The exhaust system should be so chosen such that it can reduce
harmful gases from the exhaust as per the government norms. Use of suitable catalytic
converter and the mufflers is recommended. The exhaust system must properly
preventing the delicate parts which may get affected from exposed
exhaust must be mounted properly to avoid the physical contacts of the viewers or the
technical inspectors. Shielding to exhaust pipe with cotton rope, jute rope is strictly
prohibited. Team can use metallic porous sheet or relevant equal material
. Exhaust sound should not exceed 100 decibels.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Teams must use standard Go-Karting tyres that is threaded or non threaded
Locking nuts are mandatory to be used everywhere in the vehicle. Failure to fulfil
, the team will reject in Technical Inspection. Usage of normal nuts in
moving parts are strictly prohibited
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which is clearly visible from
because it is high visibility in
mounted on adequate location between the wheel
ood engineering practice are highly
reduce the emission of
. Use of suitable catalytic
converter and the mufflers is recommended. The exhaust system must properly shield
exposed engine heat. The
tacts of the viewers or the
technical inspectors. Shielding to exhaust pipe with cotton rope, jute rope is strictly
or relevant equal material to cover the
decibels.
that is threaded or non threaded.
Locking nuts are mandatory to be used everywhere in the vehicle. Failure to fulfil these
Usage of normal nuts in
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6.26 BOLTS
All bolts used in the system must meet metric grade M
should be less than 8.8 hardness. Thread lockers spring washers ar
fasteners used should have minimum
6.27 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Each team must have at least two (2) nos. of 1 kg ABC type fire extinguishers.
rigidly mounted with vehicle and should be easily acce
emergency and another with crew member at all dynamic events. Fire extinguisher
should be working in condition. It should bear a sticker or a bill clearly mentioning its
date of manufacturing and month of
6.28 PATH FOR WIRES AND PIPES
No pipelines / wire connections must go under the chassis. It is strictly prohibited. Doing
it may lead to disqualification of the team.
6.29 FIREWALL
Firewall is a shield which protects the driver from the heat produced by the engine. It
should be made in such a manner that driver’s body parts are not affected by the engine
heat at any time during the dynamic/static condition. There should be minimum
clearance between the firewall and the engine cylinder block and minimum 1 inches
clearance between the firewall and other parts of engine.
6.30 UNSTABLE VEHICLE
Any vehicle exhibiting handling issues or vehicle dynamics
deemed the kart as unstable the
participate in dynamic events. The decision of the Head of the Technical Committee of
BFKCT in this regard will be final and binding to all. This is in the i
teams members and drivers.
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All bolts used in the system must meet metric grade M 8.8. No fasteners used
should be less than 8.8 hardness. Thread lockers spring washers ar
fasteners used should have minimum three (3) threads showing past the nut.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Each team must have at least two (2) nos. of 1 kg ABC type fire extinguishers.
rigidly mounted with vehicle and should be easily accessible to the driver in case of
emergency and another with crew member at all dynamic events. Fire extinguisher
should be working in condition. It should bear a sticker or a bill clearly mentioning its
date of manufacturing and month of expiry.
OR WIRES AND PIPES
wire connections must go under the chassis. It is strictly prohibited. Doing
it may lead to disqualification of the team.
which protects the driver from the heat produced by the engine. It
should be made in such a manner that driver’s body parts are not affected by the engine
heat at any time during the dynamic/static condition. There should be minimum
ween the firewall and the engine cylinder block and minimum 1 inches
clearance between the firewall and other parts of engine.
UNSTABLE VEHICLE
Any vehicle exhibiting handling issues or vehicle dynamics such as wobbling
nstable the BFKCT technical committee will not permitted to
participate in dynamic events. The decision of the Head of the Technical Committee of
BFKCT in this regard will be final and binding to all. This is in the interest of safety of all
and drivers.
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8.8. No fasteners used
should be less than 8.8 hardness. Thread lockers spring washers are prohibited. All
) threads showing past the nut.
Each team must have at least two (2) nos. of 1 kg ABC type fire extinguishers. One
ssible to the driver in case of
emergency and another with crew member at all dynamic events. Fire extinguisher
should be working in condition. It should bear a sticker or a bill clearly mentioning its
wire connections must go under the chassis. It is strictly prohibited. Doing
which protects the driver from the heat produced by the engine. It
should be made in such a manner that driver’s body parts are not affected by the engine
heat at any time during the dynamic/static condition. There should be minimum 3 inches
ween the firewall and the engine cylinder block and minimum 1 inches
such as wobbling that are
will not permitted to
participate in dynamic events. The decision of the Head of the Technical Committee of
nterest of safety of all
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6.31 KART STAND
Kart Stand is essentially required
of the stand can be anything but it must be able to move when pushed or pulled
stand must be ergonomically suitable to work on. Th
from the ground. The stand must be equipped with small tires so that it can be easily
moved. Team can use pre-fabricated
6.32 FINAL VEHICLE DESIGN
The design report must contain a valid and complete design
subsystems with enumerated calculations report.
6.33 KART STARTING SYSTEM
Kart must enabled self-stating
prohibited .
6.34 POWER TRAIN GUARDS
There must be protection of chain and sprocket by using metal sheet
thickness to ensure safety of power train.
train is an acceptable shield.
vehicle. There should be at least 20mm gap between the power train and chain gurard.
6.35 IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLE
Each team will be given a vehicle number or a code, and the vehicle will be
this number/ Code in the whole event. Teams are advised
front part of the vehicle because the vehicle number will be placed on the front of the
vehicle. The kart number must be clearly visible from all sides, front and rear of the
vehicle. The size of the letter
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Kart Stand is essentially required for every team during technical inspection.
of the stand can be anything but it must be able to move when pushed or pulled
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 tires so that it can be easily
fabricated stand also.
FINAL VEHICLE DESIGN
The design report must contain a valid and complete design of the ve
subsystems with enumerated calculations report.
STARTING SYSTEM
stating arrangement and kick start method
POWER TRAIN GUARDS
There must be protection of chain and sprocket by using metal sheet
to ensure safety of power train.A complete cover around the engine and drive
train is an acceptable shield. There must not be any sharp edges on the complete
There should be at least 20mm gap between the power train and chain gurard.
OF VEHICLE
Each team will be given a vehicle number or a code, and the vehicle will be
this number/ Code in the whole event. Teams are advised not to place any logos on the
front part of the vehicle because the vehicle number will be placed on the front of the
vehicle. The kart number must be clearly visible from all sides, front and rear of the
letter approximately 152 X 76 mm and the letter width 15 mm.
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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
e stand must be at least 30 inches
from the ground. The stand must be equipped with small tires so that it can be easily
of the vehicle including all
method is strictly
There must be protection of chain and sprocket by using metal sheet of minimum 2mm
A complete cover around the engine and drive-
There must not be any sharp edges on the complete
There should be at least 20mm gap between the power train and chain gurard.
Each team will be given a vehicle number or a code, and the vehicle will be called by
not to place any logos on the
front part of the vehicle because the vehicle number will be placed on the front of the
vehicle. The kart number must be clearly visible from all sides, front and rear of the
76 mm and the letter width 15 mm.
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6.36 TOE POINT
There must be two toe points; one must be in front and the other must be at the rear.
Toe points must be painted with red colour for easy identification. Toe point must be
rotate with 90°. During the ope
strength. During the process toeing suitable rod must be used and ropes are not
allowed.
6.36 BODYWORK
The bodywork as shown below
that the vehicle number, team number, team name, team logo and the
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
look of their kart. As in general driver egress should be less than 5 seconds.
GENERAL NOTE:
In chapter 6.1 to 6.33 sub heading relevant images can be seen from
better understanding. For the benefit of the students, we are not
chapter, reason which will lead to more number of pages.
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There must be two toe points; one must be in front and the other must be at the rear.
painted with red colour for easy identification. Toe point must be
rotate with 90°. During the ope ration at any angle between 0-90° it should not losing the
During the process toeing suitable rod must be used and ropes are not
as shown below of the front panel must be designed
that the vehicle number, team number, team name, team logo and the
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
As in general driver egress should be less than 5 seconds.
In chapter 6.1 to 6.33 sub heading relevant images can be seen from
For the benefit of the students, we are not added
will lead to more number of pages.
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There must be two toe points; one must be in front and the other must be at the rear.
painted with red colour for easy identification. Toe point must be
90° it should not losing the
During the process toeing suitable rod must be used and ropes are not
must be designed and fabricated such
that the vehicle 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
As in general driver egress should be less than 5 seconds.
In chapter 6.1 to 6.33 sub heading relevant images can be seen from the internet for
added the figure in this
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DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL)
NO ELIMINATION IN THE VIRTUAL ROUND
7.1 DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL) (DVR)
DVR consists of 250 points in which presentation of all the research and development
over the vehicle is to be given in front of the judges in 20 minutes (including
questionnaire round). 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 a
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.
VIRTUAL ROUND. Further details/guidelines for the virtual round will be released on
team login page.
Documents required for DVR
1. Vehicle Design
2. Design Report
3. Innovation Report
4. Cost Report
5. Design Validation Plan
6. Design Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (DFMEA)
7. Gantt Chart
1. VEHICLE DESIGN
The vehicle design report should contain a complete design of the
necessary simulations with
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CHAPTER 7
DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL)
NO ELIMINATION IN THE VIRTUAL ROUND
7.1 DESIGN VALIDATION ROUND (VIRTUAL) (DVR)
consists of 250 points in which presentation of all the research and development
over the vehicle is to be given in front of the judges in 20 minutes (including
questionnaire round). DVR details should be uploaded at the team portal on the
. The prime objective is to design, analysis and documentation of the
sign should be complete in all aspects to the extent of being
considered ready to Manufacturing. The teams will be evaluated based on their
the basic automotive design, analysis and documentation about the
Kart design and manufacturing requirements. NO ELIMINATION IN THE
Further details/guidelines for the virtual round will be released on
nts required for DVR
Design Validation Plan
Design Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (DFMEA)
design report should contain a complete design of the
justifying the design and performance of the vehicle.
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NO ELIMINATION IN THE VIRTUAL ROUND
consists of 250 points in which presentation of all the research and development
over the vehicle is to be given in front of the judges in 20 minutes (including
questionnaire round). DVR details should be uploaded at the team portal on the
. The prime objective is to design, analysis and documentation of the
spects to the extent of being
considered ready to Manufacturing. The teams will be evaluated based on their
the basic automotive design, analysis and documentation about the
NO ELIMINATION IN THE
Further details/guidelines for the virtual round will be released on
design report should contain a complete design of the vehicle including the
justifying the design and performance of the vehicle.
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2. DESIGN REPORT
The design report should contain design and details of all the components used in
kart and the reason for selection of that particu
be verified with the vehicle at the time of
be done carefully. Document must be submitted in
provide design drafts of their vehicle upon
show the basic design views of the major components.
3. INNOVATION REPORT
The innovation will be evaluated
the basis of team interview, proper working of
dynamic tests) and the concept of the innovation. Innovations which have
done successfully in the field of
teams need to come up with entirely
and not only an idea.
4. COST REPORT
The vehicle must be manufactured in the budget INR 1
components/systems used in the manufacturing of the
must be submitted with the design report. The cost report should
component / assembly of the vehicle must be covered in the cost report.
accounting GST in the cost report. Cost excluding
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The design report should contain design and details of all the components used in
and the reason for selection of that particular component/system. Design report will
verified with the vehicle at the time of static and dynamic event, so the design must
Document must be submitted in pdf format. All
provide design drafts of their vehicle upon entering the design tent. These drafts
show the basic design views of the major components.
3. INNOVATION REPORT
The innovation will be evaluated during the Final Round. 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
done successfully 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
The vehicle must be manufactured in the budget INR 1,00,000. Market survey of all the
components/systems used in the manufacturing of the vehicle in the form of cost repo
must be submitted with the design report. The cost report should
component / assembly of the vehicle must be covered in the cost report.
in the cost report. Cost excluding GST is expected in the report.
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The design report should contain design and details of all the components used in the
lar component/system. Design report will
vent, so the design must
All the teams should
entering the design tent. These drafts should
the Final Round. The evaluation will be done on
innovation throughout the event (in all the
dynamic tests) and the concept of the innovation. Innovations which have been already
; will not be considered as the innovations,
new and unique idea of innovation with working
Market survey of all the
vehicle in the form of cost report
must be submitted with the design report. The cost report should elaborate. Every
component / assembly of the vehicle must be covered in the cost report. No need of
is expected in the report.
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5. 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 a
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
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.
three different types of DFMEA
widely used in development and manufacturing
cycle analysis.
7. GANTT CHARTS
Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of Art to Part
fabrication project. This chart is basically the management of the project and distribution
of different tasks of the team members
must be attached along with the design report.
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ESIGN 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)
FMEA 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.
three different types of DFMEA exists such as Functional, Design and Process.
widely used in development and manufacturing kart in various phases of the product life
Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of Art to Part elements of
fabrication project. This chart is basically the management of the project and distribution
the team members completed with stipulated time
must be attached along with the design report.
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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
nd real time tests and analysis
FMEA is often the first step of a system reliability study. It involves reviewing as
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
exists such as Functional, Design and Process. It is
in various phases of the product life
elements of the go-kart
fabrication project. This chart is basically the management of the project and distribution
completed with stipulated time. The Gantt chart
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8.1 STATIC TESTS
DESIGN REPORT VS VEHICLE ANALYSIS
The vehicle will be verified with the design report and
should not be allowed until and unless completely
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 penalized accordi
MANUFACTURING LEVEL (
Good engineering practice will
examined and evaluated by the judges at the time of
participating teams are advised to manufacture the vehicle with pre
so that the vehicle would be able to compete in several tasks and tests.
DISCUSSION (QUESTIONNAIRE)
In the static test event, during evaluation
interact with team members as individual or whole. So, the BFKCT advised
members to prepare kart related
technical team members.
INNOVATION
The innovation planned in the vehicle
(Virtual). The presented concepts
be examined by the technical
present innovation report at the time of explaining the innovation.
be working and not just for
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CHAPTER 8
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
DESIGN REPORT VS VEHICLE ANALYSIS (Best Engineering Design and Best CAE)
The vehicle will be verified with the design report and deviations from the design report
not be allowed until and unless completely justify with documented reasons.
, 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 penalized accordingly.
LEVEL (Build Quality and Aesthetics)
Good engineering practice will lead to good manufacturing skill
by the judges at the time of static and d
participating teams are advised to manufacture the vehicle with pre
so that the vehicle would be able to compete in several tasks and tests.
DISCUSSION (QUESTIONNAIRE)
, during evaluation and examine the vehicle,
interact with team members as individual or whole. So, the BFKCT advised
members to prepare kart related technical details for exhibits their talent to
in the vehicle to be presented in Design Validation
. 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
n report at the time of explaining the innovation. The innovation should
the concept.
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(Best Engineering Design and Best CAE)
deviations from the design report
documented reasons.
, 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
skill. The vehicle will be
static and dynamic test, so the
participating teams are advised to manufacture the vehicle with pre-planned strategies
so that the vehicle would be able to compete in several tasks and tests.
he vehicle, technical team may
interact with team members as individual or whole. So, the BFKCT advised the team
exhibits their talent to impress the
Design Validation Round
will be discussed with the team and its working will
of the teams. Team needs to
The innovation should
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TECHNICAL INSPECTION
Before the dynamic event there will be Technical Inspection
any points but is mandatory
based on rulebook parameter and safety checks of the vehicle (No Deviation from rule
book). The team will be given only 2 chances for the TI test failing which the team will
be considered disqualified
SAFETY EQUIPMENT’S
Every team is advised to use proper safety equipment’s during manufacturing or during
any repair work carried out
during Technical Inspection.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
� Vehicle lifting by hand is not allowed, every team must use jack to lift the vehicle
during repair work.
� Every member should wear proper shoes, workshop gloves and full sleeves
cloths.
DRIVER EXIT TIME
Maximum driver out time is 5sec, within this interval of time driver has to come out of the
cockpit.
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 s
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.
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INSPECTION
Before the dynamic event there will be Technical Inspection (TI) which does not carry
mandatory for participating in dynamic event. TI will be
based on rulebook parameter and safety checks of the vehicle (No Deviation from rule
book). The team will be given only 2 chances for the TI test failing which the team will
disqualified for the dynamic events.
Every team is advised to use proper safety equipment’s during manufacturing or during
carried out on site. Technical team will inspect the
during Technical Inspection.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Vehicle lifting by hand is not allowed, every team must use jack to lift the vehicle
Every member should wear proper shoes, workshop gloves and full sleeves
Maximum driver out time is 5sec, within this interval of time driver has to come out of the
Teams are expected to prepare a complete business plan by understanding the sector
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
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) which does not carry
participating in dynamic event. TI will be very strict
based on rulebook parameter and safety checks of the vehicle (No Deviation from rule
book). The team will be given only 2 chances for the TI test failing which the team will
Every team is advised to use proper safety equipment’s during manufacturing or during
will inspect the safety equipment’s
Vehicle lifting by hand is not allowed, every team must use jack to lift the vehicle
Every member should wear proper shoes, workshop gloves and full sleeves
Maximum driver out time is 5sec, within this interval of time driver has to come out of the
Teams are expected to prepare a complete business plan by understanding the sector
urvey 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
bmit the complete business plan
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report in two phases. 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. Preliminary report has
(Refer chapter 1 for the submission schedule) and the final report has to be submitted
on the final round. Teams are expected to work upon the following points and prepare
both the report and the presentation accordi
Executive Summary
company. You need clearly define the roles for each member of the executive
board. This member
Introduct ion to the Company:
mission statement.
Business/Company Profile:
encouraged to prepare the brochure of the
details of the product.
Industry and Market Analysis:
performance of last 2 years. Market analysis for the
the competition. Competitor analysis should be included with the detailed
report on the same.
Marketing Strategies:
market. Types of strategies the company proposes for marketing.
Operation Plan: The whole operation plan and the basic layout
for the processes. Basic machining processes available in
processes. The logistics and warehousing methods used in
sales and support proposed method also added.
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report in two phases. 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. Preliminary report has to be submitted before the final round
for the submission schedule) and the final report has to be submitted
n the final round. Teams are expected to work upon the following points and prepare
both the report and the presentation accordingly;
Executive Summary : This includes the organizational structure of your
company. You need clearly define the roles for each member of the executive
This member will then be responsible for the same in the report to follow.
ion to the Company: Introduce your company and its vision
Business/Company Profile: Explain your company profile in brief.
encouraged to prepare the brochure of the company, which will cover the entire
uct.
Industry and Market Analysis: Thorough and complete survey of industry
performance of last 2 years. Market analysis for the demand
the competition. Competitor analysis should be included with the detailed
me.
Marketing Strategies: The basic plan of the company to tap the available
market. Types of strategies the company proposes for marketing.
The whole operation plan and the basic layout men and
c machining processes available in-house and
processes. The logistics and warehousing methods used in the company
and support proposed method also added.
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report in two phases. 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
to be submitted before the final round
for the submission schedule) and the final report has to be submitted
n the final round. Teams are expected to work upon the following points and prepare
: This includes the organizational structure of your
company. You need clearly define the roles for each member of the executive
will then be responsible for the same in the report to follow.
Introduce your company and its vision and
Explain your company profile in brief. Team are
, which will cover the entire
Thorough and complete survey of industry
of the product in
the competition. Competitor analysis should be included with the detailed
The basic plan of the company to tap the available
market. Types of strategies the company proposes for marketing.
men and machine used
house and the out sourced
the company. The after
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Sales forecast and Strategies:
for the next five years and their strategies to achieve these sales
necessary the teams can also include the spare parts sales too.
Environmental Impact:
environmental impact caused due to their manufacturing activities and their
measures to reduce the impact caused. Also, the teams are required to include
an innovation to reduce the pollution caused by their vehicles.
Cost Plans: Teams are required to give a detailed cost report of their activities
for the next 5 years. The exact calculation of the breakeven period as well as
break-even quantity is a must. The capital structure of the company should be
well explained. Cost
well. The costs of depreciation should also be considered.
Note: Roles and responsibilities of the company have to be distributed between
minimum of 5 members. This means, the executive board
members.
8.2 DYNAMIC TESTS
Scoring formulas and other guidelines for the dynamic tests will be uploaded in the team
accounts.
8.3 BRAKE TEST (3 Attempts)
It’s mandatory for a vehicle to pass the brake test to participate in
dynamic events . The vehicle must stop in a straight line after the brake is applied on
the vehicle and the wheels on which the brake mechanism is acting must get locked
immediately after pedal is pressed. Each vehicle will be given only
the brake test. After the successful brake test attempt, vehicle will not be allowed to
avail remaining attempts (if left).
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Sales forecast and Strategies: The teams are required to forecast their sales
for the next five years and their strategies to achieve these sales
the teams can also include the spare parts sales too.
Environmental Impact: The teams are required to give a report
environmental impact caused due to their manufacturing activities and their
measures to reduce the impact caused. Also, the teams are required to include
an innovation to reduce the pollution caused by their vehicles.
s are required to give a detailed cost report of their activities
for the next 5 years. The exact calculation of the breakeven period as well as
even quantity is a must. The capital structure of the company should be
well explained. Cost plans must include the consideration of warranty costs as
well. The costs of depreciation should also be considered.
Roles and responsibilities of the company have to be distributed between
minimum of 5 members. This means, the executive board must consist of minimum 5
Scoring formulas and other guidelines for the dynamic tests will be uploaded in the team
(3 Attempts)
It’s mandatory for a vehicle to pass the brake test to participate in
. The vehicle must stop in a straight line after the brake is applied on
the vehicle and the wheels on which the brake mechanism is acting must get locked
immediately after pedal is pressed. Each vehicle will be given only
the brake test. After the successful brake test attempt, vehicle will not be allowed to
avail remaining attempts (if left).
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The teams are required to forecast their sales
for the next five years and their strategies to achieve these sales target. If
the teams can also include the spare parts sales too.
The teams are required to give a report on the
environmental impact caused due to their manufacturing activities and their
measures to reduce the impact caused. Also, the teams are required to include
an innovation to reduce the pollution caused by their vehicles.
s are required to give a detailed cost report of their activities
for the next 5 years. The exact calculation of the breakeven period as well as
even quantity is a must. The capital structure of the company should be
include the consideration of warranty costs as
Roles and responsibilities of the company have to be distributed between
must consist of minimum 5
Scoring formulas and other guidelines for the dynamic tests will be uploaded in the team
It’s mandatory for a vehicle to pass the brake test to participate in any of the
. The vehicle must stop in a straight line after the brake is applied on
the vehicle and the wheels on which the brake mechanism is acting must get locked
immediately after pedal is pressed. Each vehicle will be given only 3 attempts to pass
the brake test. After the successful brake test attempt, vehicle will not be allowed to
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Vehicle dynamic stability will also be checked during th
abnormal behavior will be checked ag
dynamically unstable or unsafe in the Brake Test. Few frequently occu
listed below
� Abnormal noise from
� Brake squeal noise
� Unbalanced frame or frame twisting or frame
� Improper wheel alignment etc.
If these issues found in the
cancelled and chance will be provide to team
8.4 ACCELERATION TEST
The objective of the acceleration determines
along 100 ft long on flat surface or road
or different drivers. Scoring will be based on
be done using either electronic syst
PENALTIES
Cones Down or Out
down or out(including entry and exit gate cones) that occurred on that particular
run to give the corrected
DNF- Vehicles that have not run by the end of the event (determined by the
organizer) will receive a Did Not Finish (DNF).
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Vehicle dynamic stability will also be checked during this test, vehicle possessing
abnormal behavior will be checked again. The TI can be cancelled if the vehicle is found
dynamically unstable or unsafe in the Brake Test. Few frequently occu
from the transmission
Unbalanced frame or frame twisting or frame vibration
Improper wheel alignment etc.
the kart during the inspection, Technical Inspection will be
chance will be provide to team to rectify it.
ACCELERATION TEST
The objective of the acceleration determines the time it takes the vehicle to accelerate
surface or road. Each team may make two (2) attempts
or different drivers. Scoring will be based on the better of the two attempts.
be done using either electronic systems or stop watches.
Cones Down or Out - A two (2) second penalty will be added for each cone
down or out(including entry and exit gate cones) that occurred on that particular
run to give the corrected elapsed time.
Vehicles that have not run by the end of the event (determined by the
receive a Did Not Finish (DNF).
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test, vehicle possessing
ain. The TI can be cancelled if the vehicle is found
dynamically unstable or unsafe in the Brake Test. Few frequently occurred problems are
inspection, Technical Inspection will be
the time it takes the vehicle to accelerate
ach team may make two (2) attempts same
the better of the two attempts. Timing may
A two (2) second penalty will be added for each cone
down or out(including entry and exit gate cones) that occurred on that particular
Vehicles that have not run by the end of the event (determined by the
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8.5 SKID PAD TEST
The objective of the skid-pad event is to measure the Kart cornering ability on a flat
surface while making a constan
SKID PAD LAYOUT
There will be two (2) pairs of concentric circles in a figure
and dimensions sourced from SAE formula 2012)
circles will be 18.25 m apart. The inner circles
circles will be 18.25 m in diameter. The driving path will be the
inner and outer circles. The vehicles will enter and exit through gates on a
path that is tangential to the circles w
the circles defines the start/stop line. A lap is defined as travelling around one (1) of the
circles from the start/stop line and
venue the skid pad layout may change as “S” and the
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pad event is to measure the Kart cornering ability on a flat
surface while making a constant-radius turn.
There will be two (2) pairs of concentric circles in a figure as shown in figure (images
and dimensions sourced from SAE formula 2012) of eight pattern. The
m apart. The inner circles will be 15.25 m in diameter, and the outer
25 m in diameter. The driving path will be the 3
inner and outer circles. The vehicles will enter and exit through gates on a
tangential to the circles where they meet. The line between the
start/stop line. A lap is defined as travelling around one (1) of the
circles from the start/stop line and returning to the start/stop line. According to the event
layout may change as “S” and the dimensions may
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pad event is to measure the Kart cornering ability on a flat
as shown in figure (images
of eight pattern. The centers of these
m in diameter, and the outer
m path between the
inner and outer circles. The vehicles will enter and exit through gates on a 3 m wide
here they meet. The line between the centers of
start/stop line. A lap is defined as travelling around one (1) of the
According to the event
dimensions may vary.
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PROCEDURE: The vehicles will enter perpendicular to the figure eight and will take one
full lap on the right circle to establish the turn. The next lap will be on the right circle and
will be timed. Immediately
for the third lap. The fourth lap will be on
upon finishing the fourth lap,
intersection moving in the same direction as
second run immediately after the first.
PENALTIES
CONES DOWN OR OUT:
every cone that is knocked
DNF: Vehicles that spin
course will be classified as DNF.
Incorrect Laps- Vehicles that do not follow
number of laps or run the Laps in the wr
8.6 AUTOCROSS
The objective of the autocross event is to evaluate the vehicle's
handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing vehicles. The
autocross course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking, and
cornering into one event.
PROCEDURE: The vehicle will be staged such that the f
starting line. The timer starts only after the vehicle crosses the start line. There will be
no particular order of the vehicles to run each heat. The organizer will determine the
allowable windows for each heat and retains t
delays.
NOTE: Each team will get one (1) attempt only.
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The vehicles will enter perpendicular to the figure eight and will take one
right circle to establish the turn. The next lap will be on the right circle and
following the second lap, the vehicle will enter the left circle
for the third lap. The fourth lap will be on the left circle and will be timed. Immediately
upon finishing the fourth lap, the vehicle will exit the track. The vehicle will exit
intersection moving in the same direction as entered. A driver has the option to take a
second run immediately after the first.
CONES DOWN OR OUT: A penalty of 0.25 seconds will be added to the time for
knocked ―down or out (including gate cones).
Vehicles that spin-out can continue as long as they have not gone off
classified as DNF.
Vehicles that do not follow procedure i.e. run an incorrect
run the Laps in the wrong sequence will be classified as DNF.
The objective of the autocross event is to evaluate the vehicle's
handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing vehicles. The
autocross course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking, and
The vehicle will be staged such that the front wheels are
starting line. The timer starts only after the vehicle crosses the start line. There will be
no particular order of the vehicles to run each heat. The organizer will determine the
allowable windows for each heat and retains the right to adjust for weather or technical
Each team will get one (1) attempt only.
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The vehicles will enter perpendicular to the figure eight and will take one
right circle to establish the turn. The next lap will be on the right circle and
following the second lap, the vehicle will enter the left circle
the left circle and will be timed. Immediately
the vehicle will exit the track. The vehicle will exit at the
entered. A driver has the option to take a
A penalty of 0.25 seconds will be added to the time for
(including gate cones).
out can continue as long as they have not gone off
i.e. run an incorrect
ong sequence will be classified as DNF.
The objective of the autocross event is to evaluate the vehicle's manoeuvrability and
handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing vehicles. The
autocross course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking, and
ront wheels are 6 m behind the
starting line. The timer starts only after the vehicle crosses the start line. There will be
no particular order of the vehicles to run each heat. The organizer will determine the
he right to adjust for weather or technical
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8.6TRACTION (SURPRIZE EVENT)
The objective of the traction event is to examine the traction
the event the kart tow by the any o
The event is to be planned for creating enthusiastic and develop a
his / her vehicle in the event venue. The best trac
travel Vs Time Vs Variable load.
8.7 ENDURANCE TEST
RIGHT TO CHANGE PROCEDURE
The following are general guidelines for conducting the endurance event. The
organizers reserve the right to establish procedures specific to the conduct of the event
at the racing circuit.
Endurance Objective: The Endurance Event is designed to evaluate the overall
performance of the vehicle and to test the vehicle’s reliability.
Refuelling will not be allowed during an endurance heat
PROCEDURE: All the karts eligible for the endurance test
(number of karts per batch will be decided on the endurance day only). All the karts will
be fuelled together maintaining the actual endurance order and batch order. After the
fuel fill all the karts will ready for
The event will be run as a single heat approximately
not allowed to work on their vehicles during the heat. A driver change must be done
during a two (2) minute period at the
racing is prohibited. Passing another vehicle may only be done in an established
passing zone.
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traction event is to examine the traction effort
by the any one SUV type vehicle to check the stability of the kart.
The event is to be planned for creating enthusiastic and develop a centre of
his / her vehicle in the event venue. The best traction kart selected b
riable load.
RIGHT TO CHANGE PROCEDURE
The following are general guidelines for conducting the endurance event. The
organizers reserve the right to establish procedures specific to the conduct of the event
The Endurance Event is designed to evaluate the overall
performance of the vehicle and to test the vehicle’s reliability.
Refuelling will not be allowed during an endurance heat
All the karts eligible for the endurance test will be divided into batches
(number of karts per batch will be decided on the endurance day only). All the karts will
be fuelled together maintaining the actual endurance order and batch order. After the
ready for endurance test. The karts will start their endurance test.
The event will be run as a single heat approximately 12.6 km (6 Laps) long. Teams are
not allowed to work on their vehicles during the heat. A driver change must be done
during a two (2) minute period at the midpoint of the heat (after 3rdlap). Wheel
racing is prohibited. Passing another vehicle may only be done in an established
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effort of the kart. During
to check the stability of the kart.
centre of attraction of
tion kart selected based on distance
The following are general guidelines for conducting the endurance event. The
organizers reserve the right to establish procedures specific to the conduct of the event
The Endurance Event is designed to evaluate the overall
Refuelling will not be allowed during an endurance heat
will be divided into batches
(number of karts per batch will be decided on the endurance day only). All the karts will
be fuelled together maintaining the actual endurance order and batch order. After the
karts will start their endurance test.
Laps) long. Teams are
not allowed to work on their vehicles during the heat. A driver change must be done
lap). Wheel-to-wheel
racing is prohibited. Passing another vehicle may only be done in an established
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ENDURANCE FUEL FILL:
filled to the fuel level line at the fuelling station. During fuelling, once filled to the scribe
line, no shaking or tilting of the tank or fuel system (incl. entire vehicle) is allowed.
VEHICLE BREAKDOWN AND
from the course and will not be allowed to re
ingests a cone, etc., it will be allowed to restart and re
off, but no work may be performed on the vehicle. If a Kart stands and cannot be
restarted without external assistance, the track workers will push the kart clear of the
track. At the discretion of event officials, two (2) team members may retrieve the kart
under direction of the track workers.
ENDURANCE MINIMUM SPEED REQUIREMENT:
times within 135% of the fastest lap time for the course, and then it must exit
immediately. Disqualification for failure to maintain the minimum speed will be made at
the discretion of the Director of Operations.
ENDURANCE LAP TIMING:
by electronic or by stop watch
subtracting the extra-long lap for the driver change from the total time and adding any
penalty points.
8.5 PENALTIES
Failure to obey a flag : 1 minute
Over Driving (After a closed black flag):
Vehicle to Vehicle contact
Out of Order: Running out of order
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ENDURANCE FUEL FILL: Before entering the event each vehicle’s fuel tank must be
at the fuelling station. During fuelling, once filled to the scribe
line, no shaking or tilting of the tank or fuel system (incl. entire vehicle) is allowed.
AND STALLS: If a vehicle breaks down it will be removed
ll not be allowed to re-enter the course. If a vehicle stalls, or
ingests a cone, etc., it will be allowed to restart and re-enter the course where it went
off, but no work may be performed on the vehicle. If a Kart stands and cannot be
xternal assistance, the track workers will push the kart clear of the
track. At the discretion of event officials, two (2) team members may retrieve the kart
under direction of the track workers.
ENDURANCE MINIMUM SPEED REQUIREMENT: If a kart is unable to
% of the fastest lap time for the course, and then it must exit
immediately. Disqualification for failure to maintain the minimum speed will be made at
the discretion of the Director of Operations.
ENDURANCE LAP TIMING: Each lap of the endurance event will be individually timed
or by stop watch. The time for an individual heat will be determined by
long lap for the driver change from the total time and adding any
: 1 minute
Over Driving (After a closed black flag): 1 Minute
Vehicle to Vehicle contact : DISQUALIFIED
Running out of order – two (2) minute penalty
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Before entering the event each vehicle’s fuel tank must be
at the fuelling station. During fuelling, once filled to the scribe
line, no shaking or tilting of the tank or fuel system (incl. entire vehicle) is allowed.
If a vehicle breaks down it will be removed
enter the course. If a vehicle stalls, or
enter the course where it went
off, but no work may be performed on the vehicle. If a Kart stands and cannot be
xternal assistance, the track workers will push the kart clear of the
track. At the discretion of event officials, two (2) team members may retrieve the kart
If a kart is unable to maintain lap
% of the fastest lap time for the course, and then it must exit
immediately. Disqualification for failure to maintain the minimum speed will be made at
Each lap of the endurance event will be individually timed
. The time for an individual heat will be determined by
long lap for the driver change from the total time and adding any
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Mechanical Problem: No additional penalty other than the t
car is safe to continue.
Rash or Aggressive Driving:
forcing another car off the track, refusal to allow passing, or close driving that would
cause the likelihood of car contact) will result in a black flag for that driver. When a
driver receives a black flag
reprimand for his driving behaviour. The amount of time spent in the penalty box will
vary from one (1) to four (4) minutes depending upon the severity of the offense.
Inexperienced Driver: The BF
is too slow, too aggressive, or driving in a manner that, in the sole opinion of the event,
officials, demonstrates an inability to properly control their car resulting in a DNF.
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No additional penalty other than the time lost to ensure that the
Rash or Aggressive Driving: Any rash or aggressive driving behaviour (such as
forcing another car off the track, refusal to allow passing, or close driving that would
cause the likelihood of car contact) will result in a black flag for that driver. When a
driver receives a black flag signal, he must proceed to the penalty box to listen to a
reprimand for his driving behaviour. The amount of time spent in the penalty box will
vary from one (1) to four (4) minutes depending upon the severity of the offense.
The BFKCT organizing team may disqualify a driver if the driver
is too slow, too aggressive, or driving in a manner that, in the sole opinion of the event,
officials, demonstrates an inability to properly control their car resulting in a DNF.
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ime lost to ensure that the
Any rash or aggressive driving behaviour (such as
forcing another car off the track, refusal to allow passing, or close driving that would
cause the likelihood of car contact) will result in a black flag for that driver. When a
signal, he must proceed to the penalty box to listen to a
reprimand for his driving behaviour. The amount of time spent in the penalty box will
vary from one (1) to four (4) minutes depending upon the severity of the offense.
may disqualify a driver if the driver
is too slow, too aggressive, or driving in a manner that, in the sole opinion of the event,
officials, demonstrates an inability to properly control their car resulting in a DNF.
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9.1 JUDGING CRITERION The participating teams are judged in two rounds i.e.
Static Test, Dynamic Test and Endurance Test.
Design Validation Round (
presentation of the design report and various
Virtual is the stage in which the documents like Vehicle
Innovation, Cost Analysis, Design Validation and Gantt chart.
by the judges followed bya presentation and discussio
the team may be awarded in three categories. As Design Presentation First, Second
and Third. The decision of the judges will be final
The teams, and their fabricated Go
dynamic event including Technical Inspection, Cost, Marketing pr
Engineering Design, performance
observing all the team members and may ask questions randomly to any team
members for evaluating various parameters
well the vehicle performs.
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CHAPTER 9
JUDGEMENT CATEGORIES
9.1 JUDGING CRITERION
The participating teams are judged in two rounds i.e. Design Validation Round (
Test and Endurance Test.
Design Validation Round (Virtual) shortlists and awarded will be
presentation of the design report and various other parameters within the presentation.
Virtual is the stage in which the documents like Vehicle Design, Design Report,
Innovation, Cost Analysis, Design Validation and Gantt chart. Report
by the judges followed bya presentation and discussion with the team representatives
the team may be awarded in three categories. As Design Presentation First, Second
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
eams, and their fabricated Go-Kart Vehicles will be judged in a series of static and
including Technical Inspection, Cost, Marketing pr
performance and Endurance test on the track. The judges will be
members and may ask questions randomly to any team
members for evaluating various parameters these events are scored to determine how
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Design Validation Round (Virtual),
will be based on the
other parameters within the presentation.
Design, Design Report,
Reports to be evaluated
n with the team representatives
the team may be awarded in three categories. As Design Presentation First, Second
Kart Vehicles will be judged in a series of static and
including Technical Inspection, Cost, Marketing presentation,
Endurance test on the track. The judges will be
members and may ask questions randomly to any team
events are scored to determine how
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9.1 JUDGING CRITERIA
250 Points
Manufacturing, Innovation,
Technical Inspection, Group
Discussion etc.,
150 Points
SKID PAD
100 Points
TRACTION
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Manufacturing, Innovation,
Inspection, Group
50 Points
Business Presentation
150 Points
AUTOCROSS ACCELERATION
STATIC TEST
DYNAMIC TEST
400 Points
ENDURANCE Total Points
(Two Girls in a Team)
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50 Points
Business Presentation
100 Points
ACCELERATION
Total Points 1200
25 Points
Bonus Points
(Two Girls in a Team)
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9.2 PRIZE AWARDS
OVER ALL AWARDS
1. Champion ( INR 250000)
2. First Runner ( INR 150000)
3. Second Runner (INR 100000)
4. Best Driver (INR 50000)
VIRTUAL EVENT AWARDS
1.Design Presentation 1
2.Design Presentation 2
3.Design Presentation 3
4.Innovation in design (INR 10000)
STATIC EVENT AWARDS1. Best CAE (INR 10000)
2. Engg Design (INR 10000)
3. Build Quality (INR 10000)
4.
5. Business Plan (INR 10000)
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OVER ALL AWARDS
1. Champion ( INR 250000)
2. First Runner ( INR 150000)
3. Second Runner (INR 100000)
4. Best Driver (INR 50000)
VIRTUAL EVENT AWARDS
Presentation 1st (INR 25000)
2.Design Presentation 2nd (INR 20000)
3.Design Presentation 3rd (INR 10000)
4.Innovation in design (INR 10000)
STATIC EVENT AWARDS 1. Best CAE (INR 10000)
2. Engg Design (INR 10000)
3. Build Quality (INR 10000)
4. Aesthetics (INR 10000)
5. Business Plan (INR 10000)
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DYNAMIC EVENT AWARDS
1. Skid pad 1
2. Auto Cross 1
3. Acceleration (INR 10000)
4. Traction 1
5. Endurance 1
Total Cash Prize INR 7,50,000* Prize amount deposited in
BFKCT announces INR 15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakhs) worth Prize
which include INR 7,50,000
Cash Prize and INR 7,50,000 or higher value can be divided in
terms of Design Software Learning
All the team members will get an
All Participants will get a
(It can be utilized for Design Software learning or
Every 25 Members of team will receive
INR 50,000
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DYNAMIC EVENT AWARDS
1. Skid pad 1st& 2nd (INR 20000)
2. Auto Cross 1st& 2nd (INR 15000)
3. Acceleration (INR 10000)
4. Traction 1st& 2nd (INR 20000)
5. Endurance 1st& 2nd (INR 20000)
Cash Prize INR 7,50,000rize amount deposited in team account before leaving the station
BFKCT announces INR 15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakhs) worth Prize
INR 7,50,000 (Seven Lakhs Fifty Thousand)
and INR 7,50,000 or higher value can be divided in
Design Software Learning voucher to the every team
All the team members will get an International Participant Certificate
All Participants will get a Voucher worth of INR 2000
Design Software learning or enhancement at their respective
location)
Every 25 Members of team will receive
INR 50,000 worth Voucher
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DYNAMIC EVENT AWARDS
(INR 20000)
(INR 15000)
(INR 20000)
Cash Prize INR 7,50,000 account before leaving the station
BFKCT announces INR 15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakhs) worth Prize
(Seven Lakhs Fifty Thousand)
and INR 7,50,000 or higher value can be divided in
the every team
Participant Certificate
Voucher worth of INR 2000
enhancement at their respective
Every 25 Members of team will receive
worth Voucher