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QT18 Manual [Last Update : 12/11/17]



CONTENT

Section A- ORGANIZATION AND THE DESIGN CHALLENGE ........... 3

Section B- QT’18 Calendar ................................. 4

Section C- Registration Requirement ....................... 6-9

Section D-Quad TORC Rules and Organizers Authority ....... 9-10

Section E- Prize Money ..................................... 11

Section F- Vehicle Technical Regulations ................ 12-16

Section G- Driver Safety Gear ........................... 17-20

Section H- Engine and Transmission ......................... 21

Section I- Vehicle Identification ....................... 22-23

Section J- Driver Training Program ......................... 24

Section K- Judgment Criteria ........................... 25-30

Section L- Quad Torc 2018 Conduction ................... 31-44



Section A

What is “Indian Society of New Era Engineers”?

“Indian Society of New Era Engineers” is an organization focusing on the

technical and managerial development of future engineers. It gives

opportunity to the undergraduate and diploma engineers to research and

develop innovative projects. Knowledge is limited, imagination encircles

the world. We inspire them to imagine because imagination is more important

than knowledge. Design Challenges organized by ISNEE provides students a

panorama to work as team and allows them to commit and dedicate to

demonstrate and prove their creativity in real engineering. Any student can

be theoretically strong but practicality is very much different from the

theoretical world. Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination, allows

vision, and gives us the right stuff to turn our dreams into reality.

We aim to build a bridge between imagination of the student and the real

engineering through design challenges, Training and Research programs. When

a team works for any project, they learn to research, develop and manage

various things related to the project which prepares them to join the

industry as a complete professional and having a good knowledge of

engineering and management.

What is QUAD-TORC?

QUAD–TORC is “QUAD-The Off Road Championship”. Quad is an all-terrain

vehicle (a four-wheeler bike), which was initially developed as a farm-to-

town vehicle in isolated and mountainous areas. This competition is

basically to design and fabricate a QUAD with some rules and regulations

specified in this MANUAL. The vehicle and associated documentation must be

researched, designed and fabricated by the team members without direct

/indirect involvement of professional engineers, faculty or professionals

in the off-road and racing. Vehicles, which have been professionally

fabricated, may be penalized or even disqualified from the competition. The

decision of the organizing committee in this regard will be final. Since

Quad Torc is a motor sports design challenge and there are several risks

involved in the competition; the participating team and respective college

has to bear every applicable obligation and liability of the losses

happening to the man or machine.



SECTION B

QT’18- EVENT CALENDER

Date* Activity

3rd Oct, 2017 Rulebook Publishing Date

10th Oct, 2017 Registration Starts

10th Nov, 2017 Registration Ends

11th-15th Nov, 2017 Registration (Late Entry)

12th Nov, 2017 Last Date to Pay Registration Fee

17th Nov, 2017 Last Date to Pay Late Entry

Registration Fee

5th Dec, 2018 Last Date to Pay Participation Fee

18th Feb, 2018 Preliminary design report,

Preliminary DFMEA, Preliminary

DVP, Preliminary Gantt Chart

24th Feb, 2018 Preliminary Cost Report

25th Feb, 2018 Preliminary Business Plan

28th Feb, 2018 Engine Payment (50% total amount)

28th March, 2018 Due Payment of the engine

15th-20th April, 2018 Engine Dispatch

10th July, 2018 Final Design Report, DFMEA, DVP,

Gantt Chart

15th July, 2018 Final Cost Report

18th July, 2018 Final Business Plan

20th July, 2018 Fabricated and Pre-fabricated Part

List

30th July, 2018 College level Technical Inspection

Sheet

5th August, 2018 Equipment’s and Driver SAFETY Gear

Purchase proof Submission

10th August, 2018 Manufacturing video proof

Submission



15th August, 2018 Driver Medical Insurance, License,

Medical fitness certification

Submission

25th August, 2018 Testing Report and Video

Submission

22nd to 25th Sep, 2018 Final Round (*Tentative)



Section C

Registration Requirements

QTC.1. Maximum Registration Slots: Only 70 teams can register in QT18 from

Oct 10th to Nov 10th, 2017. The registration process will be practiced on

first come first serve basis. Teams paying the registration fee will only

be considered as the confirmed teams; the payment and its confirmation must

be completed within two working days from the date of registration. Failing

to pay the registration fee within two working days will result into the

cancellation of the registration and the slot will be allocated to the next

team, which pays the fee earlier.

QTC.2. Late Entry Registration: There is a provision of Late Entry

Registration in QT18, only 5 slots will be available in late registration.

Teams registering during this period of time will need to pay slightly

higher registration fee as compared to the other teams. The late entry

registration can be done from Nov 11th, 2016 to Nov 15th, 2017. The

different categories of registration fees are mentioned in the table below-

S# Category Registration Fee

(INR excluding 18%

GST)

1 Old Teams

(2014/15/16/17)

8120/-

2 Female Teams 5800/-

3 International

Teams

8120/-

4 Teams from ISNEE

Student Chapter

8120/-

5 Others 11600/-

6 Late Registration

Fee

15600/-

7 Registration Fee

for 1 Extra

Member

1260/-

QTC.3. Team Requirement: Team registering for Quad TORC 2018 must possess

a Team Name, Team Logo, Team Captain, Team Manager and Faculty Advisor.

Maximum three teams can register from each college. In case of more than

one teams from same college Team logo and Faculty adviser must be

different. No member can participate in more than one team.

QTC.3.1 Team Name and Logo: Every team must have a unique team name and

impressive team logo.

QTC.3.2 Team Structure: Team distribution must be as described below:

a> Maximum Members: 40

b> Drivers: Not less/more than 2 drivers in one team.

c> Extra Member: Members registered in a team after the

maximum members will be considered as Extra Members.

Maximum 10 extra members can be registered in each

team by paying registration fees. Fee for extra

member’s registration is mentioned in the registration

fee table given above in Rule# QTC.2. Please be

informed that the extra members will be treated as the



normal members once their registration fee is paid and

will be eligible to avail every facility like other

members of the team during the design challenge.

QTC.3.3 Eligibility: Team registering for Quad TORC 2018, must consists of

the students pursuing degree/diploma in engineering. All the members of the

team must have enrolled as undergraduate/ diploma student from same

college. Students passing out in the year 2017 are eligible to

participate.

QTC.3.4 Driver’s Age: Both the drivers must be 18 years old or above by

15th November 2017. A scan copy of the license should be sent to the

organizing committee as mentioned in the event calendar and the same will

be verified during the Final event.

QTC.3.5 Driver’s License: Both the drivers must possess four wheeler

driving license issued by Road Transport Authority.

QTC.1.6 Medical Insurance: Both the drivers of a team must have a valid

medical insurance. A scan copy of the medical insurance should be sent to

the organizing committee as mentioned in the event calendar and the same

will be verified during the Final event.

QTC.3.7 Driver’s Physical Fitness Test and Medical Certificate and Drivers

Training: Both the drivers must have a physical fitness certification

issued by recognized doctor/hospital. The scan copy of the same must be

sent to organizing committee as per the schedule mentioned in the event

calendar and ISNEE officials may conduct the different fitness test, which

include physical and psychological tests to verify the documents provided.

If any driver fails, then he/she will not be permitted to drive the vehicle

at the event site.

QTC.3.8 Faculty Advisor: Each team is expected to be facilitated with a

faculty advisor. The responsibility of the faculty advisor is to advise the

team on project management and engineering theory. The participation of

faculty advisor in the designing and fabrication of any part of the vehicle

is strictly prohibited. Presence of the faculty advisor at the final event

is not compulsory.

QTC.4. Team Registration

Online registration will be available around the clock on our website

www.quadtorc.in from 10th October, 2017 to 10

th November, 2017 while the

late entry registrations will be available from Nov 11th to Nov 15th, 2017.

All the registered teams will be provided with an online account on the

website, www.quadtorc.in. After registration, payment must be done within 2

working days from the date of the registration. The payment can be done

through online payment gateway for which the link would be made available

in your team account and registered mail id. The link would be valid only

for two days. If the teams fail pay the fee within the stipulated time

period; the registration shall stand cancelled and the slot will be offered

to the next team in waiting list, which pays the fee earlier. The detailed

guidelines for the registration process with the screenshots will be

uploaded on the website.



QTC.4.1 Bank Account: All the teams must have a bank account. The prize

money will be awarded to the team account. The required certification/

documents will be provided by ISNEE. The account must meet the following

requirements;

4.1.1. The account must be a joint current account.

4.1.2. The name of the account must be same as the name of the team

registered.

2.1.3. Minimum two account holders are required to operate the

account.

Note: The prize money, if any secured by the team will only be awarded

through the team account as mentioned above.

QTC.4.2 Registration fee:

4.2.1. Team registration fee: INR 11600/- plus 18% GST per team.

Note- The team registration fee does not include the registration fee

of extra member(s) and the participation fee.

4.2.2. Extra Member Registration Fee: 1,260/- INR per person

(inclusive of all taxes). After fulfilling the maximum members of

team i.e., 40 members, adding members to the team will be an extra

member. Team has to pay the fee as mentioned above to register an

extra member.

4.2.3. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

4.2.4. Team Participation Fee- INR 22500/- plus 18% GST.

QTC.4.3 Mode of Payment: The registration money can be only be paid through

the online payment gateway, for which the payment link would be made

available in your team account and registered mail id.

QTC.5 Communication

QTC.5.1 Official Announcements: All the official announcements and

information will be published in Team accounts and sometimes through e-

mails also. It is the responsibility of the Team captain/ Team manager to

keep the team updated with all the information shared on team account and

e-mails.

QTC.5.2 For any queries regarding the event, e-mail has to be sent to

[email protected]. All the queries will be replied within 24 hours. No

Technical queries will be answered through telephonic conversations. It is

the responsibility of the team that any declarations, decisions and

permissions given by organizer must be through e-mail for future

references. The format of any mail sent to the Quad TORC Authorities must

be as follows;

Subject: Team ID_Subject of the mail. (Ex. 20160001_Regarding the PDR)

*** Body of the mail ***

Regards

Name

Designation (Ex. Team Captain, Team Manager, Member.. etc)

Team ID

Team Name

Contact No.



SECTION D

QTD.1 Quad TORC 2018 Rules and Organizers Authorities:

QTD.1.1 The rules and regulations provided in QT’18 Manual are to be

followed by every participant. In case of failure, Team/Participant is

liable to be penalized accordingly. Indian Society of New Era Engineers/

Quad TORC officials have right to debar the team at any stage and withdraw

the award(s), if any secured by the team/individual.

QTD.1.2 Validity of the Rules: The rules and regulations provided in the

QT’18 Manual will be valid and same throughout the event. Any amendments

made in the rule book to resolve any loopholes perceived or any alterations

in the event calendar will be communicated through the team account, emails

and news on website and an updated manual will be uploaded on the website.

It is the responsibility of the team to stay updated with the amendments

made; all the updates will be published in the team account.

QTD.1.3 Rule Compliance: By registering for Quad TORC 2018 the Team,

members of the team as individuals, faculty advisor and other personnel of

the college/university (involved in the project) agree to comply with, and

bound by rules and all rule interpretations or procedures issued or

announced by ISNEE. All the team members, faculty advisor and other

university representatives are required to cooperate with and follow all

the instructions provided/informed by the event organizers, judges and

respective officials.

QTD.1.4 Right to Impound: Indian Society of New Era Engineers (ISNEE) or

Quad TORC officials reserve the right to impound any onsite registered

vehicle at any time during competition for the inspection and examination.

QTD.1.5 Complaint/Questions

QTD.1.5.1 Team manager/Team Captain (any one of them) is the only

authorized member to lodge any kind of the complaint during the final event

through the registration desk. Any complaint must be lodged within 10

minutes after the completion of the particular incident/event. The

complaint lodged by the particular team manager must be valid and related

to the respective team. In case of lodging any invalid complaint, the team

will be penalized.

QTD.1.5.2 It is the responsibility of the Team Captain/ Team manager to

notify the organizers regarding any issue upon allotted scores and it is to

be notified within 4 hours from the date of publication of score sheet.

The Decision given by the convener/nominated authority will be final and no

further arguments/ discussions will be entertained.

QTD.1.6 Intoxication and Illegal Material: Consumption of Alcohol and

Illegal drugs, weapons/illegal material are strictly prohibited on the

event site during the competition. This rule will be in effect during the

entire competition. Any violation by any team member, faculty advisor and

other representative will lead to the expulsion of the entire team from the

competition. Any kind of intoxication by any individual will be informed to

the concerned government authorities.

QTD.1.7 Track Access Conditions: No driver is authorized to drive the

vehicle on the track until the vehicle is passed through the technical



inspection and brake test. Team members are permitted to watch/observe the

dynamic events from a specified location.

QTD.1.8 Resources Usage Terms: All the resources provided by ISNEE or any

associated organizations at the event site are just for the onsite usage.

All the resources are to be returned to ISNEE in the same condition as

issued by ISNEE. If any resource is damaged, then the team will be liable

to pay the fine imposed by the organizer accordingly.

QTD.1.9 Withdrawal Notification: Any team withdraws from the event need to

send an official letter to the convener of Quad TORC 2018. The letter must

be approved by faculty adviser and sealed by the college management.

QTD.1.10 Reports and Deadlines: Teams are required to submit the reports as

per the respective terms. Any team failed to meet the deadlines will

penalized accordingly.

QTD.1.11 Procedure to Change Team Captain: To change the team captain, the

present captain has to write a letter requesting for the modification. The

letter must be signed by the present captain, new captain and faculty

adviser and sealed by the college.

QTD.1.12 Procedure to Change the Team Manager: To change the team manager,

the team captain has to write a letter requesting for the modification. The

letter must be signed by the team captain, present manager, new manager and

faculty adviser and sealed by the college.

QTD.1.13 Procedure to Change the Faculty Adviser: To change the faculty

adviser, the present captain has to write a letter requesting for the

modification. The letter must be signed by the team captain, both the

advisers (present and replacement) and sealed by the college.



Section E

Prize Money

QTE. The competition will have following categories and the prize money

worth:

S# Category Prize Money (INR)

1 Champion 1,20,000/-

2 Runner-Up 60,000/-

3 Endurance and Fuel Economy 35,000/-

4 Mud Walker – Challenge of the

Year

Winner – 25,000/-

5 Kill the Hill 15,000/-

6 Best Suspension 15,000/-

7 Maneuverability 15,000/-

8 Best Innovation 15,000/-

9 Best Design 10,000/-

10 Best Business Plan Free Registration

Entry in QT19

11 Best Cost Award Trophy

12 CAE Awards Trophy

13 Best Driver Trophy

14 Judges Choice Award Trophy

15 Best Female Participant Trophy

16 Best Team Captain Trophy

Total 3,10,000/-



SECTION F

Vehicle Technical Regulation

The vehicle must have four wheels that cannot be in a straight line in

longitudinal direction.

QTF.1 Vehicle Configuration

QTF.1.1 Wheel Base and Track Width: The minimum wheelbase of a vehicle

cannot be less than 42 inches and the smaller track width must be at least

80% of the Wheelbase.

The wheelbase is measured from the centers of contact on ground of the

front to rear tires with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

QTF.1.2 Maximum Vehicle Dimensions: Maximum Width: 60 inches at its widest

points and Maximum Length: 76 inches end to end. Vehicle exceeding these

dimensions will not be allowed to participate in Design Challenge.

QTF.1.3 Ground Clearance: With the driver aboard there must be a minimum of

177.8mm (7 inches) of static ground clearance measured at any of the lowest

point (except tyres), under the complete vehicle. Ground clearance would be

measured in similar lines to that of IS 9435.

QTF.1.4 Centre of Gravity location: Centre of gravity must be physically

located in the vehicle by affixing the below given sign at the exact

location of COG.

NOTE: The Physical CG location must be in the form of sticker

QTF.1.5 Vehicle Top Speed: The vehicle top speed must not exceed more than

60 kmph under any circumstances.

NOTE: The speed of the vehicle will be evaluated and verified using

electronic meters. Organizers can measure and verify the speed any time

during the dynamic activities. Vehicle exceeding the restricted speed will

be directly disqualified from the design challenge.

QTF.2 Fuel Tank

The fuel tank must be placed on the top of the engine with proper shielding

so that it can cover and protect the driver from the heat produced from the

engine.

QTF.2.1 Capacity of Fuel Tank: The capacity of the fuel tank can be kept up

to 15L. The fuel tank must be properly covered so that it doesn’t receive

heat from the engine.



QTF.2.2 Ventilation: Every fuel tank must have proper ventilation system,

so that the fuel can be drained out from the tank in fuel economy test.

NOTE: It is mandatory to drain away the fuel tank before and after

endurance during fuel filling and fuel economy test respectively. Vehicle

will not be allowed to participate if there is no proper

ventilation/draining system in the vehicle.

QTF.2.3 Fuel Level Indicator: Every vehicle must be equipped with proper

Fuel level indicator to display the volume of fuel inside the tank.

NOTE: Fuel Level Indicator is mandatory. Without this, no vehicle will be

allowed for fuel filling and will not get T.I OK.

QTF.2.4 Catch Cans: Proper catch-can (if required) must be installed in

vehicle to collect the spilled over fuel or leaked fuel. Fuel must be

directed towards ground with the help of Fuel pipes (OEM) with minimum 6mm

inside diameter. Fuel pipes must be directed towards ground along the

structural member.

QTF.3 Driver Seat

The driver’s seat must be soft enough so as to absorb all the jerks and

shocks produced in the dynamic events. The seat mounting must be rigid

enough to withstand the dynamic conditions while the driver is driving the

vehicle on the track.

QTF.4 Kill Switch

The vehicle must be equipped with at least two kill switches. These kill

switches must be able to cut off all the electrical connections including

ignition system (except brake light) and must be rigidly mounted near the

steering handle where the driver can easily control it. Second kill switch

should be placed in left side of the vehicle such that in the case of

emergency the bystander can operate it easily.

Refer to figure for the location/installation and type of kill switches to

be used. ”Push to off kill switch” can be used.

.

QTF.5 Throttle

OEM two wheeler Bike throttle is strictly prohibited; Vehicle must be

equipped with proper thumb throttle.



NOTE: Teams can also design and manufacture the thumb throttle and can also

use pre-fabricated one (OEM Thumb throttle)

Requirements

- Throttle must give full return.

- Must be mounted rigidly on steering handle.

- Must be easy and comfortable to operate.

NOTE: Thumb throttle will be checked again and again by every dynamic test

Judge. Judges keep to authority to give DNF to the particular vehicle, if

the thumb throttle is not fully operational.

QTF.6 Tyres- Teams are free to use any types of the tyres that are

compatible with their vehicle.

ADVICE

A> We advise and recommend using proper off road tyres which will help

them during Mud-Walker, Kill the hill and Traction test.

B> Also give attention towards selecting the tyre tread pattern and ply

rating.

QTF.7 Gear Shifter

The gear shifting must be operated by left foot and it must be designed and

manufactured according to OEM placement.

QTF.8 Mud Guards- The vehicle must be equipped with the mud guard made up

of suitable material both on the front and rear wheels. Mudguard must be

mounted rigidly with frame.

QTF.9 Lock Nuts

Locking nuts are mandatory to be used everywhere in the vehicle. Failure to

fulfill this will result in disqualification from design challenge.

QTF.10 Fire Extinguisher

Each team must have at least two (2) nos of 02 Kg ABC type fire

extinguishers. One to be placed with vehicle and another one must be with

the crew member in all the dynamic events.

The Fire extinguisher must be placed near the driver seat. Prevention must

be taken while mounting the fire extinguisher –

- It must not be in contact with any heat producing device or component

- It must be easily accessible in case of emergency.

- It must not be placed near exhaust.



QTF.11 Foot Step and foot protector

The footstep must be designed considering the tallest member of the team as

the driver. The footstep must be able to safely accommodate the driver’s

foot inside. There must be at least 3-inch clearance between tires and

footstep both from front and the rear of the footrest. The footstep must be

equipped with a foot protector, which will stop the driver’s foot to touch

the tyre during any dynamic conditions. Care must be taken to cover the

footrest from the bottom. The driver’s foot at any dynamic condition must

not go down below the footrest.

QTF.12 Toe Point

There must be one toe point in front of the vehicle. The toe point must be

manufactured with Mild Steel flat of minimum 3mm thickness.

These toe points must be polished with the orange colour for easy

visibility so that it can be easily identified or distinguished.

NOTE: The installation of toe point must be done in such a manner that it

can be rotated at minimum of 1800 without compromising the strength of the

joint. Dimensions are in inches.

QTF.13 Rear View Mirrors

Every vehicle must be equipped with the rear view mirror in both the sides

of the driver. Mirrors should be installed at its OEM Location only. No

vehicle will pass the technical inspection test without the rear view

mirrors.

We advise you to see to the below figure for reference of mounting rear

view mirrors and Kill switch.

QTF.14 Horn and Indicators

Horns and Indicators are strictly prohibited.

QTF.15 Reverse light and Alarm



Reverse light and alarm is mandatory if the vehicle is having reverse gear.

QTF.16 Electric Harness-

All the electrical harness must be insulated and installed properly. There

must not be any loose fittings. All the connections must be having proper

couplers/plugs.

QTF.17 Brakes – Brakes on all four wheels must be operated by a single

control either hand or foot. Teams using different control for front and

rear brakes will not be given TI OK.

QTF.18 Drop Test Toe Point

Every vehicle must have Drop test toe points at front and rear of the Quad.

Front Toe Point: It must be present between the steering handle and Fuel

tank. The front Toe point must be the structural member of mainframe. (If

No nut and bolt joint is used)

Teams are free to use Nut and Bolt joint members even with frame for Drop

test; in this case, care must be taken in selecting proper Nut and Bolts.

Rear Toe Point: It must be placed at the back of the seat, near brake light

bracing. Care must be taken, such that the toe point do not damage the

brake light at any cost

Precautions:

A> The fuel tank and driver’s seat must be removed from the quad during

drop test.



SECTION G

Driver Safety Gear

The following are the minimum requirements and restrictions that will be

enforced through technical inspection at any stage of competition.

Noncompliance observed by the inspection/organizing/judging committee

members must be corrected and no vehicles without passing the technical

inspection would be allowed to participate further in the event. All the

parts of Driver’s Safety Gear must meet the required ratings (specified).

No driver would be allowed to drive the vehicle without the complete

driver’s safety gear in any of the dynamic event. The complete driver’s

gear of QUAD-TORC will consist of the following items:

QTG.1 Helmet

A well-fitting open face off road helmet that meets one of the following

certifications and is labelled as such

- Snell K2000, K2005, K2010, M2000, M2005, M2010, SA2000, SA2005,

SA2010 or equivalent

- SFI 31.2A, SFI 31.1/2005

- FIA 8860-2004, FIA 8860-2010

Driver has to wear off road goggles inside it. All helmets to be used in

the competition must be presented during Technical Inspection where

approved helmets will be stickered. The organizer reserves the right to

impound all non-approved helmets until the end of the competition.

QTG.2 Neck Support

The neck support must be a full circle (360°) and SFI rated. Horseshoe

collars are not allowed. Simpson, RCI, GForce, Deist or Leaf Racing

Products supply neck collars that meet this requirement.

NOTE: Neck support should properly cover the whole neck of the drivers.

QTG.3 Chest and Back Armour

Every team must have proper fitting chest and Back support as given in the

figure below. The chest support must cover all the ribs of chest. Chest

support must be separate with kidney support, Chest support with attached

kidney support is not allowed.



Back Support must also cover the back of the driver completely.

Chest Armour Back Armour

QTG.4 Shoulder Armour

Every team must have shoulder armour to protect the driver shoulder in the

vehicle got misbalanced.

QTG.5 Hip Protection

Hip protection is also mandatory.

QTG.6 Leg protection

Leg protection includes the overall leg protection including knee and

thigh.

Note that the leg protection and knee protection are different, we advise

you to refer to the below figure for your better understanding.

Overall Leg Protection Knee Pads

- Indicates the allowed things.

- Indicates not allowed things

QTG.7 Elbow and Forearm Protection

Both Elbow and Forearm Protection is compulsory for the design challenge.

We advise you to refer to the below figure while procuring the Elbow and

Forearm protection pad.



QTG.8 Boots (Boots are totally different from shoes)

Only the racing boots (Biker’s shoes) are allowed in the event. Normal

Shoes/Leather Shoes are strictly prohibited. Below mentioned is the figure

to distinguish between boots and shoes.

Boot must also cover the shin and calf of the driver’s leg. Driver can wear

cotton socks

QTG.9 Kidney Belt

Every team must have proper kidney protecting belt and it must not be

attached with the chest armour.

QTG.10 Gloves with Wrist Protection

Every team must have proper leather gloves (Bikers Gloves) with wrist

protection. We advise to refer the below figure while procuring the gloves.

QTG.11 Underclothing/Inner-wears



Every Driver must wear full sleeves underclothing covering from neck to

wrist and from waist to ankle as shown below.

Underclothing must be Fire Resistant or 100% Cotton Fabric.

Specification

A> Pure cotton cloths are allowed but team must show the manufacturers

proof.

B> SFI/FIA rated underclothing is also allowed.

QTG.12 Hydration Pack

Every driver must have proper hydration pack during endurance. No driver

will be allowed to participate in endurance round without the hydration

pack.

Hydration pack must be mounted with the back armour of the driver safety

gear. Refer to the below picture for more clear understanding.

What is Hydration pack?

“A hydration pack is a type of hydration system built as a backpack or

waist pack containing a reservoir or "bladder" commonly made of rubber or

flexible plastic. The reservoir contains a capped mouth for filling with

liquid and a hose that allows the wearer to drink hands-free. Most hoses

end with a "bite valve" that opens when the user bites down on it; the

valve may be protected by a dust cover”



SECTION H

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

QTH.1 Guidelines

1. Teams have to use the engine provided by SD Motor Sports.

2. Engine Usage- One engine can only be used for two consecutive

events/years by the same team. The engine registration will be done

by ISNEE. SD Motorsports will supply engine for the new teams.

3. Energy boosting devices/hybrid systems are strictly prohibited.

4. Engine Tuning-Teams are strictly restricted to tune the engine

or do any modification with internals of the engine. Teams are

allowed to work upon the intake system of the engine to optimize the

fuel economy. Please be informed that the supplier or the

manufacturer won’t be liable for any accountability if the engine is

being tempered or tuned.

5. Chain Guard- Every vehicle should be equipped with proper chain

guard. It should restrict accidental contact of any person standing

outside. It should be mounted properly any un-usual sound is not

acceptable.

Detailed Technical specifications of the Engine is given below:

Type : Single Cylinder, Air-Cooled, Gasoline

Capacity : 250cc

Bore*Stroke : 67.0mm*65.0mm

Compression ratio : 9.0:1

Max.Net Power : 11.5 kw/7000 RPM

Max. Torque : 16.0 N.m/6000 RPM

Ideal RPM : 1420 RPM

Starter : Electric/Kick Starter

NOTE:

Engine procurement guidelines will be notified in team accounts after

registrations.



SECTION I

Vehicle Identification

QTI.1 Vehicle Identification

Each team will be given a vehicle number, and the vehicle will be known by

that number in the whole design challenge. Teams are required to have an

impressive team logo along with the college logo which is to be placed on

the vehicle’s body.

The vehicle number must be clearly visible from every side of the vehicle.

Dimensions of vehicle number must be larger than any logos and stickers for

better visibility and tracking.

Refer the below figure as example.

NOTE: Every team must meet the minimum requirement of dimension and

placement of the vehicle number, instruction for which are given below.

QTI.2 INSTRUCTION

A> Vehicle number must be visible from every side of the vehicle as

shown in the figure below.



B> The width of the letters must be at least 1 inches and it should be

enclosed in a circle of minimum diameter of 6 inches and border of 1

inches.

C> The vehicle number must be of black colour with white background and

the border of the circular part should also be black.



SECTION J

RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM

ISNEE will conduct rider-training program for every participating team. We

advise you to read the below mentioned instructions carefully

QTJ.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTP

A> It is compulsory for all the new drivers to participate in driver

training program.

B> Each team must send at least 2 drivers for this training program with

full safety gear as per the norms and regulations mentioned in Driver

safety gear section.

C> Accommodation, travel and hospitality and other expenses will be

borne by team itself. ISNEE will not provide any kind of these

facilities.

D> ISNEE will provide the vehicle.

E> Both the drivers must carry their driving licence and medical

insurance with them

F> Venue for RTP will be announced two months before and it will be

updated in your team accounts. The venue will also be announced on

Quad’s official website www.quadtorc.in and also in Teams account.

G> Registration for rider training will also be done through team’s

account at www.quadtorc.in.

H> Teams failing to report to the DTP will not be allowed to participate

in final round and will also be disqualified from the remaining

activities.

http://www.quadtorc.in/




SECTION K

JUDGEMENT CRETIRIA 2018

QTK.1 The report submission will be done in two parts:

A. Reports Submission before Final Round

B. Report Submission for Final Round

QTK.2 The deadlines are given in QT18 Calendar. We strictly advice you to

follow the given deadlines to avoid the penalties.

QTK.3 Report Submission before Final Round

QTK.3.1 Preliminary Design Report (40 Marks)

Every team needs to submit the PDR on the given deadline. In case team

fails to submit the report on time, penalties will be imposed on each team

according to below intervals:

DAYS Penalties (Points)

1 5

2 15

3 35

Note: No reports will be considered for evaluation after 3 days and will be

considered as not submitted in case team fails to submit the design report,

the other reports like DVP, DFMEA, COST REPORT, and BUSINESS PLAN will not

be evaluated for Preliminary stage.

Report Format and Guidelines are uploaded on our website www.quadtorc.in

and will also be updated in every teams account.

QTK.3.2 FAQ’S (PRELIMANARY DESIGN REPORT)

A> What is PDR?

A PDR is a brief idea and knowledge of overall vehicle designing and

Manufacturing. It must include design objective, design methodology,

Subsystem selection with proper justification, Design Supporting

calculations and Analysis.

B> Do we need to submit the design of overall vehicle?

Yes. Complete design report with Vehicle CAD Model must be submitted

in Preliminary Design Report. We require the complete design of the

vehicle.

C> What should be included in PDR?

You must include the brief idea about the selection criteria,

calculation and analysis of different subsystems of Quad Bike.

Engine and Transmission

Frame

Steering System

Braking System

Suspension System

Ergonomics etc.

D> What is the format of PDR?




PDR Format must be in IEEE format. PDR format is also uploaded on our

website www.quadtorc.in and will also be uploaded in every teams

account after the registration process.

E> Why do you take PDR?

PDR gives us the clear idea about the Technical Knowledge level,

Maturity, Management skills and other qualities of the team. Our

experts scrutinise the reports and suggest for the improvements, if

any. PDR suggestions will help the teams to make better and

constructive Final Design Report for the Final Round of the Design

Challenge.

QTK.3.3 Preliminary Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis Report (DFMEA)

(20 Marks)

Every team needs to submit the DFMEA Report on the given deadline. In case

team fails to submit the report on time, penalties will be imposed on each

team according to below intervals:

NOTE: DFMEA Report will only be evaluated if the team submits the

Preliminary Design Report before the deadline. No reports will be

considered for evaluation after 3 days and will be considered as NOT

SUBMITTED. Report Format and Guidelines for the submission will be uploaded

on our website www.quadtorc.in and will also be uploaded in every teams

account.

QTK.3.4 FAQ’S (PDFMEA)

A> What is PDFMEA?

Preliminary Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PDFMEA) is used

to get the brief idea to uncover design risk associated with the

vehicle, which includes possible failure of weld joints, Wheels

Assembly, A-ARMS and degradation of performance which can cause

damage to vehicle and can also cause in injury or even the death of

Driver.

B> How it will be helpful?

It will help you to recognize the crucial components of the vehicle

where you have to pay more attention give priority for repair after

on track test or Dynamic event. It will also help you in

understanding the loopholes of the vehicle. After analysing the

PDFMEA we will suggest changes and Improvements needed for Final

DFMEA report for Final Round.

C> What is the format?

The format will be uploaded on our website www.quadtorc.in and will

also be uploaded in teams account. The format provided is just a

sample; teams can follow any standard format available to them.

DAYS Penalties (Points)

1 5

2 10

3 20






QTK.3.5 Preliminary Design Validation Plan (PDVP) (20)

Every team needs to submit the PDVP Report on the given deadlines. In case

team fails to submit the report on time, penalties will be imposed on each

team according to below intervals:

DAYS Penalties

1 5

2 10

3 20

NOTE: PDVP Report will only be evaluated if the team submits the

Preliminary Design Report on given Deadline. No reports will be considered

for evaluation after 3 days (Penalty period) and will be considered As NOT

SUBMITTED. Report Format and Guidelines for the submission will be uploaded

on our website www.quadtorc.in and will also be uploaded in every teams

account.

QTK.3.6 FAQ’S (Design Validation Plan)

A> What is Preliminary Design Validation Plan?

Design Validation Plan is a pre planning real time experiments

conducted by the teams to validate the vehicle with the design

parameters like Vehicle speed, Turning Radius, Acceleration, Output

Torque and Power etc.

After analysing the PDFMEA we will suggest changes and Improvement

needed for Final DVP report for Final Round.

B> How DVP Report will help us?

DVP will help you to know whether your vehicle is meeting the

targeted design parameters to give desired performance for the design

challenge or not.

Suppose if you have targeted the speed of 60 kmph for your quad and

after checking the DVP report you found your vehicle maximum speed is

only 50kmph, it means you have to bring changes and improvement to

meet the targeted speed. You can also set acceptance criteria for

targeted value.

QTK.3.7 Preliminary Cost Report (20 Marks)

Every team needs to submit the Preliminary Cost Report on the given

deadline. In case team fails to submit the report on time, penalties will

be imposed on each team according to below intervals:

DAYS Penalties

1 5

2 10

3 20

NOTE: Preliminary Cost Report will only be evaluated if the team submits

the Preliminary Design Report on given Deadline. No reports will be




considered for evaluation after 3 days (Penalty Period) and will be

considered as NOT SUBMITTED. Report Format and Guidelines for the

submission will be uploaded 0n our website www.quadtorc.in and will also be

uploaded in every teams account.

QTK.3.8 FAQ’S (Preliminary Cost Report)

A> Why should we submit the Preliminary Cost Report?

Preliminary Cost Report is taken to examine the depth and genuineness

of Market survey done by the teams. If the Preliminary Cost Report is

submitted without detailed market survey, team will receive a warning

email explaining the importance significance of Cost report.

B> What should we include in Preliminary Cost Report?

Detailed cost of all the components and Sub Components with BOM must

be submitted in the Preliminary Cost Report. We advise teams not to

miss even the single nut bolt in their cost report.

QTK.3.9 Preliminary Business Plan (20)

Every team needs to submit the Preliminary Business Plan on the given

deadline. In case team fails to submit the report on time, penalties will

be imposed on each team according to below intervals:

DAYS Penalties

1 5

2 10

3 20

NOTE: Preliminary Business Plan will only be evaluated if the team submits

the Preliminary Design Report on given Deadline. No reports will be

considered for evaluation after 3 days (Penalty Period) and will be

considered as not submitted. Report Format and Guidelines for the

submission will be uploaded on our website www.quadtorc.in and will also be

uploaded in every teams account.

QTK.4 Report Submission for the Final Round

QTK.4.1 Final Design Report:

Final Design report must be submitted on or before the deadline given in

deadline table. If in case any team fails to submit the report,

Firstly, their report will not be accepted for evaluation and

Secondly, they can be also disqualified from the Design Challenge.

NOTE: Organizers have the right to disqualify the team at any point of the

event.

QTK.4.2 FAQ’S (Final Design Report)

A> When will you evaluate the Final Design Report?

Final Design Report will be evaluated during the Design Evaluation in

the Final Round.

B> 10% Deviation is allowed from PDR or FDR?

10% Deviation is allowed from Final Design report (FDR) not from PDR.





QTK.4.3 Other Reports

A> DFMEA, DVP, GANTT CHART, COST REPORT, BUSINESS PLAN must be submitted

according to the deadline.

NOTE: All the report in section QT.J.3.3 will only be accepted for

evaluation if the team submits the Final Design Report within the given

deadline.

QTK.4.4 Important Instructions

All the report formats will be available in teams account and on our

official website www.quadtorc.in.

QTK.4.5 Fabricated and Pre-Fabricated Part List

Every team must submit the Fabricated and Pre-fabricated list before coming

to the design challenge. The format of report will be made available in

teams account @ www.quadtorc.in. The List will be verified with the vehicle

during the final round with reference to the Manufacturing proof video

submitted by the team.

It is the duty and responsibility of the participant to answer all the

questions and provide Judge with required proof to verify the design. And

handover the proof to the judges to verify the design

If the verification process remains incomplete because of no proof or less

proof, teams will be penalized accordingly and can also cause in getting

DNF (DO NOT FINISH) from the Event.

QTK.4.6 Testing Report and Video Submission

Testing report and video submission is one of the very important report

submissions that enables you to move further in the competition or that

permits the team to participate in the event

Testing report must be submitted on or before the deadline given. If in any

case team is unable to submit the report on time due to genuine reason like

Exams, college close, Holidays etc., they have to send the duly signed

letter from college authority explaining the condition and reason to the

organizing team. After receiving the later the organizing team will provide

extension for three days with penalties as follows:

DAYS

Penalties

1 5

2 15

3 35





NOTE: Testing Report format will be uploaded in team’s account @

www.quadtorc.in .The penalty will be included in total marks.

QTK.4.7 Manufacturing Proof Video Submission

Manufacturing proof video submission should be done on the given deadline

to participate in the Final Round, without this submission no teams will be

allowed for the final round and will be directly disqualified from the

Design Challenge.

Instructions for Submission:

1> Manufacturing proof video must be submitted

QTK.4.8 Equipment, Accessories and Driver SAFETY Gear List

Every team must submit the pictures of the required equipment’s,

accessories and Driver safety gears mentioned below:

1> Hydraulic or Mechanical Jack

2> Face shield (Welding), Safety Gloves

3> Full sleeve workshop wear (For all member attempting the DisAsm)

4> Workshop/Industrial shoes (For all member attempting the DisAsm)

5> Driver Safety Gears (As per the norms mentioned)




Section L

QUAD TORC 2018 CONDUCTION

A score sheet will be provided to each team on registration desk during

final Round; it is the duty of the team manager/team captain to get the

result entered on the score sheet after finishing specific static and

dynamic evaluation. Same copy will also be available with the judges.

Final Round Point Allocation:

S. No. Category Maximum Points

1 DisAsm 50

2 Design Validation NA

3 Design Evaluation 50

4 Suspension Test 70

5 Mud Walker – Challenge of the Year 150

6 Manufacturing Level 50

7 Business Plan 40

8 Innovation Test NA

9 Acceleration 60

10 Maneuverability 70

11 Kill the Hill 100

12 Traction Test 60

13 Fuel Economy and Endurance 300

Total 1000

QTL.1 DisAsm

This event consists of the dismantling and assembling the different parts

of the vehicle. Maximum six (6) members can engage in this activity and

maximum time limit for the completion of this event is sixty (60) minutes.

Parts to be dismantled and assembled from the vehicle:

1.1.5.1. Body works- All the body parts/panels must be detached

from the vehicle.

1.1.5.2. Tire and Wheel Assembly- All 4 tires, Knuckle Assembly

(Caliper and Disc must be removed from the Assembly, Caliper and Disc

must also be separated. Teams are advised to keep the above point in

mind while designing the Knuckle and Hub assembly.

1.1.5.3. Engine (not internal parts) – Need to take the engine out

of the vehicle and keep it on ground.

1.1.5.4. Fuel Tank- Must be completely removed from the frame.

1.1.5.5. Steering- Steering wheel and all the links must be

dismantled, except steering column from bearing. Welding the steering

column to fix it permanently is not allowed.



1.1.5.6. Suspension and A-arms- A-arms (Must also be removed from

Knuckle and Frame), Trailing arm, Shock absorber should be separated

from A-arms as well as from frame.

1.1.5.7. Driver Seat: Driver seat must be dismantled from the frame.

1.1.5.10. Rear Axle-Must be completely removed from frame and also

from trailing arm.

1.1.5.11. Exhaust system- Exhaust system must be taken out of the

vehicle.

DisAsm Penalties – Following penalties would be applicable on the

teams if they are not able to dismantle the parts –

Body Works 5 min

Tires and Wheel Assembly 5 min

Engine and Exhaust 12+3=15 min

Fuel Tank and Seat 5 min

Steering and Its Linkages 10 min

Suspension System 10 min

Rear Axle 10 min

TOTAL 60 min (1 hour)

Please note that the complete vehicle is to be dismantled first and

then assemble.

QTL.2.1 DisAsm Scoring Formula

DisAsm Score = 50 x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)]

Where:

“Tshortest” is the fastest time by any team

“Tlongest” is either (a) the slowest time by any team or

(b) 2x the fastest time whichever is the short interval.

“Tyours” is your team’s best time

QTL.2.2 Target Performance

The record of DisAsm timing is 30.2 min (QT16).

QTL.2.3 ADVICE

Since the record timing is 30.2 min, every team must aim at this target and

work to complete the test in lesser possible time. We advise the team to do

more and more practice in their college and come fully prepared.

QTL.3 Drop Test

After finishing DisAsm test every team must report to the Drop Test

location.

QTL.3.1 Procedure



In this test driverless vehicle will be dropped from 6ft height without

driver and its reliability will be checked. Since the track will be very

tough to drive, the safety measures are taken very seriously. If any damage

happens with the vehicle during Drop Test, teams will be given chance to

repair it, but only 2 chances will be granted to clear the test. Every team

is advised to get the Drop test sticker affixed on their vehicle and get it

signed from the judge present over there or from the judge who is

evaluating it. Below figure shows the drop test sticker.

NOTE: Drop Test Sticker will be stamped by ISNEE Gadget Officer of the

Design Challenge.

QTL.4 Design Validation

After attempting the DisAsm, every team will proceed to Design Validation

Arena. Design Validation Arena will contain few important inspection and

evaluations which are listed below:

QTL.5 Vehicle Identification: In this inspection, vehicle identification

like logos, vehicle number will be checked in reference to the rules.

QTL.6 Safety Inspection

In Safety Inspection the overall driver safety gear will be inspected as

per the Rules mentioned in Manual. There won’t be any compromises made on

safety gear, we advise the teams to get the safety geared as per the norms

set in Rulebook.

Every team is advised to get the safety Check sticker affixed on their

vehicle and get it signed from the Safety Inspection Judge. Below figure

shows the Safety Check sticker.

NOTE: Safety Check Sticker will be stamped by ISNEE Gadget Officer of the

Design Challenge.

QTL.7 Technical Inspection

Next will be the technical Inspection. Overall vehicle will be evaluated on

the basis of the rule book. We advise the teams to follow all the rules and

regulations mentioned in the Rule-book, Judges will be very strict during

T.I The Judges will not make any compromise with the Rules.



If the team clears the technical Inspection, they will be awarded with the

first successful clear sticker of T.I.

Note: After attempting the T.I, every team is advised to proceed further in

the design validation stages.

Every team is advised to get the Technical Inspection okay sticker affixed

on their vehicle and get it signed by the Drop Test Judge. Below figure

shows the T.O Ok sticker.

Driver’s Helmet will also be inspected by the Technical Inspection judge;

we advise teams to get the Helmet okay sticker affixed on driver’s helmet,

which will be again inspected in Endurance Line-up.

NOTE: Technical Inspection Sticker will be stamped by ISNEE Gadget Officer

of the Design Challenge.

QTL.8 Design Evaluation (50 Marks)

After attempting the technical inspection for first time, every team will

proceed further in design evaluation.

A> Documents to be carried during Design Evaluation a. Final Design Report

Only the soft copies will be allowed for the evaluation, all the teams are

advice to carry their laptops with them.

NOTE: Hardcopies of any report is strictly prohibited.

QTL.8.1 Procedure

A> 15 minutes are allotted to participants to present their design in

front of the judges and remaining 15 minutes are kept for the

question and answers session with the judges. Only the design

report will be evaluated in design evaluation, other reports like

DFMEA, DVP, GANTT CHART will be evaluated in next panel which is

Report Evaluation.

QTL.8.2 Report Evaluation

After the Design evaluation all the teams will proceed further for the

report evaluation in other panel (Panel name will be announced during the

final event).

QTL.8.3 Procedure

Every team must carry the different reports in their laptops, only the soft

copy will be entertained for the design challenge.

QTL.8.4 Report List

DFMEA, DVP and Gantt chart.



After Report evaluation team will proceed further for the Manufacturing

level test.

QTL.9 Manufacturing Level (50 Marks)

Good engineering practice will reflect a great manufacturing level. The

vehicle will be examined by the judges at the time of Dynamic Event, so the

participating teams are advised to manufacture their vehicle with pre-

planned strategies so that the vehicle would be able to compete in several

tasks and tests.

DISCUSSION (QUESTIONNAIRE) - In the static test event while examining the

vehicle, judges may ask questions from any of the team members. All The

team members are advised to be fully prepared with the vehicle. Every team

member should carry a soft copy of the vehicle documents with them.

After Manufacturing Level team will proceed for the Innovation Evaluation.

QTL.10 Innovation Evaluation

The innovation done in the vehicle will be discussed with the team and its

working will be examined by the technical inspectors in the respective

panel.

After innovation Evaluation team will proceed for Cost Verification.

QTL.11 Cost Verification

During Cost verification team will be asked to provide BOM of every sub-

system and components used in the vehicle. Team failing to provide the

necessary document will get ZERO points in Cost verification.

During Cost report evaluation judges can ask for BOM of any minor part.

After Cost Report Evaluation, teams who have cleared the technical

inspection will be allowed to proceed further in the dynamic event like

Brake and acceleration test and the teams who have not cleared the T.I will

be allowed to correct the mistakes and clear the T.I as soon as possible.

QTL.12 Dynamic Activities

After going through the tough static evaluation and inspection, team will

proceed to one of the very important dynamic activity, which is as

important as Technical and Safety Evaluation. Without clearing this test,

teams won’t be able to participate further in the design challenge.

QTL.12.1 Brake Test

Brake test will not be carrying any points but each vehicle has to qualify

the this test to participate in any of the dynamic events. All the wheels

should be locked and the vehicle must stop in a straight line. The

vehicle’s speed must not be less than 35 kmph while attempting this test.

Teams will be given five attempts to qualify the brake test.

NOTE: Vehicle speed will be checked with the help of radar gun.Vehicle must

reach at least 35 kmph, without this, team will not get brake test okey

sticker.

After getting the Brake test OK sticker the teams are advise to get the

score sheet signed by Brake Test Inspector and the brake test OK sticker

affixed on vehicle. Below is the brake test okay sticker.



QTL.12.2 Acceleration Test

Acceleration determines the time it takes the vehicle to accelerate along

100 ft (30.48 m).

Procedure - Each team may make two (2) attempts but with different drivers.

Scoring will be based on the best of the two attempts. Timing may be noted

down using electronic systems or stop watches. The acceleration test will

be evaluated while attempting the brake test. The acceleration test scores

will be calculated for the attempt in which the vehicle has qualified the

brake test.

Penalties-

• 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

• DNF- Vehicles that have not run by the end of the event

(determined by the organizer) will receive a Did Not Finish (DNF).

QTL.12.3 Maneuverability

The objective of the maneuverability event is to evaluate the vehicle's

cornering and handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of

competing vehicles. The course will combine the performance features like

acceleration, braking, and cornering into one event.

Procedure- The vehicle will be placed such that the front wheels are 5 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 allowable windows for each heat

and retains the right to adjust for weather or technical delays. Vehicles

that have not run by the end of the heat will be disqualified for that

heat.

Acceleration Test = 60x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)]

Where: “Tshortest” is the fastest time by any team






NOTE: Each team may make two attempts but with different drivers. Scoring

will be based on the better of the two attempts. Timing may be noted down

using electronic systems or stopwatches.

Maneuverability Course Specifications & Speeds

The following specifications will suggest the maximum speeds that will be

encountered on the course. Average speeds should be 40 km/hr (25 mph) to 48

km/hr (30 mph).

Straights: No longer than 60 m (200 feet) with hairpins at both ends (or)

no longer than 45 m (150 feet) with wide turns on the ends.

Constant Turns: 23 m (75 feet) to 45 m (148 feet) diameter.

Hairpin Turns: Minimum of 9 m (29.5 feet) outside diameter (of the turn).

Slaloms: Cones in a straight line with 7.62 m to 12.19 m Spacing.

Miscellaneous: Chicanes, multiple turns, decreasing radius turns, etc. The

minimum track width will be 3.5 m (11.5 feet).

The length of each run will be approximately 0.805 km (1/2 mile) and the

driver will complete a specified number of runs.

Penalties-

Cones Down Or Out- Two (2) seconds per cone.

Driver must re-enter the track at or prior to the missed gate or a

twenty (20) second penalty will be assessed. Penalties will not be

assessed for accident avoidance or for any other reasons deemed

sufficient by the track officials.

Missed Slalom- Missing one or more gates of a given slalom will be

counted as one "off-course" per occurrence. Each occurrence will

incur a twenty (20) second penalty.

The length of each run will be approximately 0.805 km (1/2 mile) and

the driver will complete a specified number of runs.

Maneuverability = 70x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)]





QTL.12.4 In this event the vehicle will climb/run on the road having slope

of 45o and will travel down the hill with obstacles to check the torque,

weight transfer and stability.



Scoring Formula –

Kill the Hill Score = 100x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)





QTL.12.5 Suspension Test

In this event vehicle will have to undergo tough terrain and other

obstacles.

Objective- Suspension test is introduced to check reliability of suspension

component and its effect on different subsystems.

Procedure- The Track will be specially designed to put Quad in very tough

terrains which will consist of Mud, stones, wooden blocks etc.

Suspension Test = 70x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)]





QTL.12.6 Mud Walker

The following are general guidelines for conducting Mud Walker test. The

organizers reserve the right to establish procedures specific to conduct of

the event at event site.

Mud Walker Objective – This Event is designed to check quad’s potential to

come through the extreme muddy track.

Procedure – The entire quad has to complete this event in limited amount of

time. Organizers retain the right to take any decision about the conduction

of Mud walker. Attempts- There will be only 2 attempts for this particular

test.

Scoring Formula

Mud Walker = 150x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)]







QTL.12.7 Traction Test

The following are general guidelines for conducting Traction Test. The

organizers reserve the right to establish procedures specific to conduct of

the event at event site.

Traction Test – This Event is designed to check quad’s potential to pull

the extra load. The Load will be from 400-600 kg.

Procedure – The entire quad has to complete this event in limited amount of

time. Organizers retain the right to take any decision about the conduction

of Traction test.

Attempts- There will be only 2 attempts for this particular test.

Scoring Formula

Traction test = 60x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)]





QTL.12.8 Endurance and Fuel Economy

The following are general guidelines for conducting the endurance and fuel

economy event. The organizers reserve the right to establish procedures

specific to the conduct of the event at the site. The endurance round will

be of 4 hours. Organizers reserve right to change the procedure and given

track parameters for endurance run at any time during the event without any

prior notice to the teams.

NOTE- Fuel economy marks will only be given to those teams who complete the

overall endurance.

Endurance Objective (200 points) - The Endurance Event is designed to

evaluate the overall performance of the vehicle and to test the vehicle¡¦s

reliability.



Fuel Economy test (100 points) - The fuel economy test is based on the

average litres per kilometer fuel economy obtained during the endurance

heat.

NOTE- The vehicle¡¦s fuel economy will be measured in conjunction with the

endurance event. The fuel economy under racing conditions is important in

most forms of racing and also shows how well the vehicle has been tuned for

the competition. This is a compromise event because the fuel economy score

and endurance score will be calculated from the same heat. No refueling

will be allowed during an endurance heat.

Course speeds can be estimated by the following course specifications.

Average speed should be 45 km/hr to 55 km/hr with top speeds of

approximately 60 km/hr.

Procedure- The vehicles will run continuously for 4 hours on the track.

Maximum points will be awarded to the vehicle making maximum number of laps

in the given time.

Endurance Fuel Fill- Before entering the event each vehicle¡¦s fuel tank

must be 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 Starting/Restarting- The vehicle must be capable of starting /

restarting without external assistance at all times once the vehicle has

begun the heat. If a vehicle stalls out on the track, it will be allowed

approximately one (1) minute to restart. If a vehicle has a restart problem

at the end of Driver Change, it will be allowed a further two (2) minutes

to restart the engine. If restarts are not accomplished within the above

times, the car will be deemed disabled and scored DNF for the heat.

Driver Changing Procedure- Elapsed time will begin when Driver A enters the

course and crosses the timing line. Driver A will drive for one (1) hour,

and pull into driver change area where this change will take place.

Vehicle Breakdown and Stalls- If a vehicle breaks down it will be removed

from the course and will 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 car stalls and cannot be restarted without external

assistance, the track workers will push the car clear of the track. At the

discretion of event officials, two (2) team members may retrieve the car

under direction of the track workers.

Endurance Minimum Speed Requirement- If a car is unable to maintain lap

times within 133% 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 either by electronic means, or by hand. The time for an individual

heat will be determined by subtracting the extra-long lap for the driver

change from the total time and adding any penalty points.

Penalties-



Off Course- for an OC, the driver must re-enter the track at or

prior to the missed gate or a twenty points penalty will be

assessed.

Penalties for Moving Violations violating

Failure to obey a flag: 6 points

Over Driving (After a closed black flag): 6 points

Vehicle to Vehicle contact: DISQUALIFIED

Out of Order- Running out of order – 12 points penalty

Mechanical Problem- No additional penalty other than the time

lost to ensure that the car is safe to continue

Reckless or Aggressive Driving- Any reckless 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 6 to 18 points depending upon the severity of

the offense.

Inexperienced Driver- the Event In charge 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.

Poor Fuel Economy- Mileage exceeding 1 litres/25 km

NOTE- The score for the Endurance Event is the sum of the Endurance Time

Score and the Endurance Finish Score. The Endurance Time Score is based on

the team's time for event, including penalties, compared to the fastest

team. A vehicle will also receive an Endurance Finish Score of twenty five

(25) points if the team's time for the event, including penalties, is less

than or equal to the maximum allotted time. The total Endurance Score is

calculated using the formula

Endurance Score Formula

Endurance test = 200x [(Tlongest–Tyours)/ (Tlongest–Tshortest)]





NOTE- Tlongest will be 1.333 times the Tshortest



Fuel Economy- The fuel economy score is based on the average litres per

kilometer fuel economy obtained during the endurance heat.

Fuel Economy Score Formula-

If Vyour is less than Vmax then the following equation will be used to

determine the fuel economy score:

Fuel Economy Score = 100 X [(Vmax–Vyours)/ (Vmax–Vmin)]





NOTE- Vmax is equal to 5 litres and will be adjusted to represent 1

litres/30 km if the course is shortened or lengthened. In case, if Vyour is

greater than Vmax then 0 points will be given to the performing vehicle.

QTL.13 Business Plan (40 Marks)

Teams are expected to prepare a complete business plan by understanding the

sector and industry they are working for the event. 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 prepare a detailed

report and the presentation. Team has to submit the complete business plan

report in two phases. Preliminary report has to be submitted before the

final round (Refer the event calendar for the submission schedule) and the

final report has to be submitted in the final round.

Teams are expected to work upon the following points and prepare both the

report and the presentation accordingly;

1. Executive Summary: This includes the organizational structure of your

company. You need clearly define the roles for each member of the

executive board. This member will then be responsible for the same in

the report to follow.

2. Introduction to the company: Introduce your company and its vision.

Need a mission statement as well as vision statement.

3. Business/Company Profile: Explain your company profile in brief. This

should act as the brochure of your company, which will cover the

product line, the services provided, the USP etc.

4. Industry and Market Analysis: Thorough and complete survey of

industry performance of last 2 years. Market analysis for the

placement of your product in the competition. Competitor analysis

should be included with the detailed report on the same.

5. Marketing Strategies: The basic plan of the company to tap the

available market. Types of strategies the company proposes for



marketing such as: 4P method, SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces

method etc.

6. Operation Plan: The whole operation plan and the basic layout of the

machinery used for the processes. Basic machining processes available

in-house and the outsourced processes. The logistics and warehousing

methods used in the company. The after sales spare parts process

flow.

7. Sales forecast and Strategies: The teams are required to forecast

their sales for the next five years and their strategies to achieve

these sales. IF POSSIBLE the teams can also include the spare parts

sales too.

8. Environmental Impact: 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.

9. Cost Plans: Teams are required to give a detailed cost report of

their activities for the next 5 years. The exact calculation of the

break-even period as well as break-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.

Note:

1. 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 members.

2. All the members of the executive board must be present during the Business plan evaluation and deliver the presentation.

3. Every team has to prepare a detailed report and the presentation. Team has to submit the complete business plan report in two phases.

Preliminary report has to be submitted before the final round (Refer

the event calendar for the submission schedule) and the final report

has to be submitted in the final round.

4. Report and presentation are not the same. Every team has to prepare both the presentation and report.

FLAGS

1. BLACK FLAG - Pull into the penalty box for discussion with the

Director of Operations or other official concerning an incident. A

time penalty may be assessed for such incident.

2. BLACK FLAG with Orange Dot - Pull into the penalty box for a

mechanical inspection of your car, something has been observed that

needs closer inspection.

3. BLUE FLAG - Pull into the designated passing zone to be passed by a

faster competitor. Obey the corner workers hand signals at the end of

the passing zone to merge into competition.

4. CHECKER FLAG - Your session has been completed. Exit the course at

the first opportunity.

5. GREEN FLAG - Your session has started; enter the course under

direction of the starter.

NOTE: If you stall the vehicle, please restart and await another

green flag as the opening in traffic may have closed.



6. RED FLAG - Come to an immediate safe controlled stop on the course.

Pull to the side of the course as much as possible to keep the course

open. Follow corner worker directions.

7. YELLOW FLAG (Stationary) - Danger, SLOW DOWN, be prepared to take

evasive action, something has happened beyond the flag station. NO

PASSING unless directed by the corner workers.

8. YELLOW FLAG (Waved) - Great Danger, SLOW DOWN, and evasive action is

most likely required, BE PREPARED TO STOP, something has happened

beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless directed by the corner

workers.

9. RED AND YELLOW STRIPED FLAG - Something is on the racing surface that

should not be there. Be prepared for evasive maneuvers to avoid the

situation. (Corner workers may be able to point out what and where it

is located, but do not expect it.)