L.D. College of Engineering: Rule Book 2014

RELEASED ON 24/01/2014 0 EGVC 2014 RULES
L.D. College of Engineering

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CONTENTS

1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Competition Summary
1.4 Vehicle Design, Analysis, and Construction
1.5 Schedule summary
1.6 On Site Registration
1.7 Late On Site Registration
2. EGVC Rules and Organizing Authority
2.1 Authority of the Rules
2.2 Rules Validity
2.3 Rules Compliance
2.4 Understanding the Rules
2.5 Participating in the Competition
2.6 Violations on Intent
2.7 Right to Impound
2.8 General Authority
3. Eligibility
3.1 Eligibility Limits
3.1.1 Student Status
3.1.2 Age
3.1.3 Liability Waiver
3.2 Faculty Advisor
3.2.1 Status
3.2.2 Responsibilities
3.2.3 Limitations
3.3 Registration Procedure
3.3.1 Online Registration
3.3.2 Event Site Registration
3.3.3 Change in Team


4. Travel and Accommodation
4.1 Travel
4.2 Accommodation
5. Vehicle Requirements
5.1 Vehicle Configuration
5.2 Maximum Vehicle Dimension
5.3 Vehicle Frame
5.4 Safety Harness
5.5 Clearances
5.6 Power
5.6.1 Human Power
5.6.2 Electrical Power
5.7 Drive Train
5.8 Brakes
5.9 Steering Control
5.10 Utility Requirement
5.11 Vehicle Integrity
5.12 Wires and Harnesses
5.13 Fasteners
5.13.1 Fastener Grade Requirements
5.13.2 Thread Exposure
5.14 Vehicle Identification
5.14.1 Vehicle Number
5.14.2 College Name
5.14.3 Logos
5.15 Prohibited Items
6. Driver Rules
6.1 Rider Clothing & Safety
6.2 Rider Rules
7. Events and Procedure
7.1 Technical Inspection (Mandatory for All Dynamic Events)
7.1.1 Go/No-Go Check
7.1.2 Rulebook/Safety Check


7.1.3 Figure of 8 Test
7.1.4 Brake Test
7.1.5 Stickers
7.1.6 Changes in Vehicle after Technical Inspection
7.2 Design Evaluation
7.2.1 Aim
7.2.2 Design Evaluation at Event Site
7.3 Cost Evaluation
7.3.1 Aim
7.3.2 Cost Report
7.3.3 Cost Evaluation at Event Site
7.4 Utility Test
7.4.1 Aim
7.4.2 Drag Description
7.4.3 Method and Rules
7.5 Drag Race or Sprint Race
7.5.1 Sprint Race
7.5.2 Drag Race
7.6 Endurance Test
7.6.1 Objective
7.6.2 Description
7.6.3 Time and Place
7.6.4 Endurance Course
7.6.5 Start
7.6.6 Pits
7.6.7 Start Assistance
7.6.8 Obstacles
7.6.9 Lap Counting Process
7.6.10 Driver/Stoker Requirements
7.6.11 Judging Area
7.6.12 Drivers Meeting
7.6.13 Course Practice
7.6.14 Signals
7.6.15 Disabled Vehicles
7.6.16 Fouls and Penalties
7.6.17 Interruptions
7.6.18 Termination
7.6.19 Scoring


8. Overall Scoring
8.1 Penalties
9. Announcement of Results and Awards
9.1 Announcement of Results
9.2 Presentation of Awards
9.3 Competition Awards
10. General Rules for Events
10.1 Drivers Training
10.2 Vehicle Identification
10.3 EGVC Logo
10.4 Rules Clarification
10.5 Protest
10.6 Workshop Facility at Event Site
10.7 Vehicle Presentation at Event Site


ECO GREEN VEHICLE CHALLENGE

1. OVERVIEW:
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
Eco Green Vehicle Challenge is an intercollegiate National Level design competition for
Diploma/Degree engineering students where teams have to design and fabricate an energy
efficient Human powered vehicle. The vehicle must be aerodynamic, highly engineered, safe
and ergonomically designed. The design should be commercially viable as a product and should
be attractive to the consumers because of its visual appearance, performance, reliability and
ease of operation.
1.2 PURPOSE:
Provide an opportunity for diploma/degree engineering students to demonstrate application of
sound engineering principles towards the development of fast, efficient, sustainable, and
practical human-powered vehicles. Students have to tackle real world engineering problems,
work in multidisciplinary teams, practice design for manufacturability and manage a full
product development cycle of life.
1.3 COMPETITION SUMMARY:
The Competition includes designing, fabricating and validating a two/more than two wheeled
vehicle driven by one/more than one drivers. The vehicle would be evaluated for its design,
performance, durability and the teams compete against each other. The cumulative scores of
all the events would decide the overall ranking of the teams in the event. The overall
competition winner must compete in all three events. Changes (if any) will be updated on EGVC
website.
1.4 VEHICLE DESIGN, ANALYSIS AND CONSTRUCTION:
The Research, Analysis and Designing of the vehicle should be done solely by the members of
the participating team. Only fabrication assistance for things requiring outside assistance is
allowed. Construction of the vehicle may include the assistance of outside vendors where the
required capabilities exceed those available at college. The team may use any literature or
references related to vehicle design and information from professionals or from academics as
long as the information is given as a part of discussion or available alternatives with their pros
and cons. Ready-made kit from outside vendors are strictly prohibited and any vehicle found
breaching this rule shall be disqualified.

1.5 SCHEDULE SUMMARY:
The Schedule of all events will be made available on the EGVC website. (http://www.egvc.in).
Design event will take place on the First day (Friday) of the 3 day event. The Utility Test and the
Drag Event will take place on Saturday morning and afternoon respectively. The endurance
event will be held on Sunday morning.


1.6 ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
On-site Registration begins on Friday morning of the competition. All teams and individuals
must register in person before the end of the registration period. Each team will be provided
with a static judging/ safety inspection time block at registration.
1.7 LATE ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
Late registration may be allowed at the sole discretion of EGVC.

2. EGVC RULES AND ORGANIZATION AUTHORITY
2.1 AUTHORITY OF RULES:
The EGVC Rules are the responsibility of the EGVC Technical Committee.
Official announcements from the EGVC Technical Committee, EGVC or any other
organization body related to EGVC shall be considered part of and shall have the same
validity as these rules.
Ambiguities or questions concerning the meaning or intent of these rules will be resolved by
the EGVC Technical Committee.
2.2 RULES VALIDITY:
The EGVC Rules posted on the event website and dated for the calendar year 2014 of the
competition are the rules in effect for the competition.
2.3 RULES COMPLIANCE:
By entering EGVC, the team, members of the teams as individuals, faculty advisors and other
associated personnel agree to comply with and be bound by these rules and all the rule
interpretations or procedures issued or announced by Technical committee. All team members,
faculty advisors and other associated representatives are required to cooperate with and follow
all instructions from competition organizers, officials and judges.
2.4 UNDERSTANDING THE RULES:
Teams are themselves responsible for reading, interpretation and understanding the rules of
the competition. For any enquiry regarding the rules, teams should check the official website
of EGVC (http://www.egvc.in). Communication with any other individual will not be considered
as official.
2.5 PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPETITION:
Teams, team members as individuals, faculty advisors and other representatives of a registered
college who are present on-site of competition are considered to be Participating in the
Competition from the time they arrive at the event site until they depart from the site at the
conclusion of the competition or earlier by withdrawing.


2.6 VIOLATIONS ON INTENT:
The violation on intent of a rule will be considered a violation of the rule itself. Questions about
the intent or meaning of a rule may be addressed to the EGVC Technical Committee.
2.7 RIGHT TO IMPOUND:
EGVC Organizing Committee reserve the right to impound any on-site registered vehicle at any
time during the competition for inspection and examination by the organizers, officials and
technical inspectors.
2.8 GENERAL AUTHORITY:
EGVC competition organizing bodies reserve the right to revise the schedule of the competition
and/or interpret or modify the competition rules at any time and in any manner that is in their
sole judgment, required for the efficient operation of the event.

3. ELIGIBILITY:
3.1 ELIGIBILTY LIMITS:
Eligibility is limited to diploma/degree engineering students to ensure that this is an
engineering competition rather than a race. Team members who have graduated during the
seventh (7) month period prior to the competition remain eligible to participate.
3.1.1 STUDENT STATUS:
Team members must be enrolled as diploma/degree seeking undergraduate students in a
college or university.
3.1.2 AGE:
Team members must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
3.1.3 LIABILITY WAIVER:
All on-site participants, including students, faculty and volunteers, are required to sign a liability
waiver upon registering on-site.
3.2 FACULTY ADVISOR:
3.2.1 STATUS:
Each team is supposed to have a Faculty Advisor appointed by the college/university. The
Faculty Advisor is required to accompany the team to the competition and will be considered
by competition officials to be the official college/university representative.
3.2.2 RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty Advisors may advise their teams on general engineering and engineering project
management theory and act as guide to them for this project. The Faculty advisors are allowed
to attend static & dynamic events along with their team at event site but will not be allowed to
provide answers or justifications for any question on behalf of team.


3.2.3 LIMITATIONS:
Faculty Advisors should not design any part of the vehicle nor directly participate in the
development of and documentation or presentation. Additionally, Faculty Advisors may not
fabricate nor assemble any components, nor assist directly in the preparation, maintenance,
testing or operation of the vehicle. In Brief Faculty Advisors may not design, build or repair
any part of the vehicle. But they can support their team for proper upkeep of vehicle in case of
any breakdown.

3.3 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
3.3.1 ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Teams are required to register online at the website (http://www.egvc.in). All updates would
be put up on the website and its the responsibility of the teams to check for the updates. A
Maximum of 10 members is allowed per team to participate in the competition. For online
registration teams will produce the details as mentioned on the website. All updates would be
put up on the website and its the responsibility of the teams to check for the updates.
Registration Fee for the event is 9,000 INR per team.
Multiple Team from any college/university may register for the event. Multiple teams cannot
have any team member of faculty advisor in common.
*Registration Fee is non-refundable.
The registration fee is to be paid through a demand draft in favor of
SAE INDIA LDCE Collegiate Club payable at Ahmedabad.
3.3.2 EVENT SITE REGISTRATION:
The team will have to register at event site on the 1st day of event. All participants must
provide the following documents:
- Each team member must have a valid college ID or any other substitute alternate document
for a photographic identification.
- Emergency contact data (point of contact (parent, guardian and spouse), relationship, and
phone number).
- PAN Card details of at least one team member/captain/faculty advisor.
3.3.3 CHANGE IN TEAM:
The teams may change the team members before 20th March. No changes in the teams will be
entertained thereafter. Change in Team Captain and Faculty Advisor is possible but only with
prior intimation to organizing committee.

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4. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION:

4.1 TRAVEL:
EGVC or the host institute is not responsible for providing the participants with any kind of
travel reimbursements to the host city. But, transportations of the vehicle (which would be the
final entry for the competition) will be provided from the city airport and city railway station to
the venue of the competition. The teams need to inform the host institute 2 weeks in advance
the timings of their arrival so that necessary transport arrangements for the vehicles can be
made.

4.2 ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation facilities will be provided by the organizing committee during the stay of team
members as well as the faculty member by prior notice during the team registration. It would
include 3 meals per day which would be served at the dining area at the event site. Any further
Information regarding the accommodations will be posted on the website
(http://www.egvc.in).

5. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 VEHICLE CONFIGURATION:
To promote innovation and acceptance of human powered vehicles of various types no
restrictions have been levied in designing of the vehicle. The vehicle may be two wheeled/
three wheeled, etc. teams are free to decide those facts and figures. Similarly there is no
restrictions in no of drivers provided if the number of drivers are more than 1 each driver
should be provided with individual drive. In case of multiple drivers, the chief driver must have
all control over the vehicle (the vehicle should also be usable in single passenger mode.)
5.2 MAXIMUM VEHICLE DIMENSIONS:
Vehicles participating in the competition can have a maximum width of 55 inch including all its
projected parts. To check the dimension, teams will be asked to drive the vehicle through a
Go/No-Go Gauge at the main event.
5.3 VEHICLE FRAME:
Participants are free to choose any material for the frame. The minimum thickness of the tube
(round/square) shall be 1mm. Frame members must be joined using good welding practices.
Members may be welded or bolted joint. The frame must protect the drivers in case of collision

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and breakdowns. Teams would be asked to give justification for the selection of material of
particular strength and cross-section. The use of vehicle materials is recommended on the basis
of their recyclability.
5.4 SAFETY HARNESS:
All drivers of all vehicles in all events will be secured to their vehicle by safety belts and, where
feasible, shoulder harness a tall times that the vehicle is in motion. Commercially available
seatbelts and harness designed for automotive, aviation or racing applications will generally be
accepted without test data for the straps and buckles. Test data for attachment point may be
still required.

1) Custom Fabricated Harnesses: If the harness is custom fabricated by the team or a
commercial entity not in the business of producing harnesses or webbing products designed
for use in life supporting application (i.e. climbing, racing, automotive), significant test data
will be required, as defined below.
Hand stitching of webbing is not acceptable under any situation. Machine stitching will be
acceptable with supporting test data.
Webbing connections secured with a properly tied water knot will be accepted without test
data.
The minimum acceptable width for harness webbing is 1 inch (25mm).

2) Testing requirements for non-commercially produced harnesses:
Tensile test samples of a stitched joint must be prepared in an identical manner to the
intended production method including: Base webbing material, thread, stitching pattern
and quantity.
Tensile tests performed on a minimum of 5 samples must show a 95% statistical confidence
of an ultimate strength in excess of 750lb.
3) Testing requirements for off application buckles
Off application is defined as a buckle designed for anything other than a life supporting
applications (automotive, aviation, climbing, etc.). Other buckles designed for life
supporting applications will be accepted without testing documentation.
Plastic buckles of any type are not permitted.
Tensile tests performed on a minimum of 5 samples must show a 95% statistical confidence
of an ultimate strength in excess of 750lb.

5.5 CLEARANCES:
There should be a clearance (gap) of minimum 3 inches between the driver and any
component of the vehicle, in static and dynamic conditions. Hands, torso, thighs etc. - body
parts that make contact with the vehicle in normal seating position are excluded from the rule.
All parts of the vehicle must have minimum 5 inch clearance from the ground. The
measurement of ground clearance will be done at the lowest possible position of parts

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(including pedals, chains, cables etc.) with both the drivers in normal riding conditions.
Wheel assemblies are exempted from this rule.
5.6 POWER:
Vehicle may be driven by Human and Electrical Power (Pre-charged battery is not allowed)
both.
5.6.1 HUMAN POWER:
The vehicle MUST have the capability to be driven by human power.
5.6.2 ELECTRICAL POWER:
If the vehicle run on electric power then it must not have the pre-charged batteries and it must
be charged during the event by human effort. Team must use one PMDC/BLDC motor of
maximum power output 800 Watts for this purpose. The motor installed on the vehicle
must contain the OEMs plate with all the specifications mentioned. Teams are free to use
any kind of controlling devices (drive train, gear box, CVT or any electronic devices) to
control the speed of the motor. Internal Combustion engines and solar cells are excluded
from the competition.
Teams can use 12V-48V & maximum 35A-hr rating batteries. Use of more than one battery is
allowed provided that the combination of batteries doesnt have the output more than the
above specified range. The battery must be sealed and leak proof. Vehicle found with any type
of leakage in battery at any stage of event will not be allowed to run any more. To avoid any
short circuit the terminals of battery must be shielded. Batteries should be mounted using
sound engineering practices. Hung mountings are not allowed. The mounting should be able
to protect battery from falling at the time of bumps and leaning etc. All components of battery
and motor along with the mountings must be inside the vehicle frame.
The electrical system may have the ability of charging the battery while the vehicles in motion.
For any such arrangements the teams may be asked for explanation at the time of
technical inspection and design evaluation.
Energy Storage Device Vehicles: Teams are encouraged to use energy storage devices
when competing in the Endurance event. Energy must be stored while the vehicle is in
motion, with human power as the sole external source of energy. Prior to each event, each
team must demonstrate that their storage device has no initial energy stored. Combustion or
chemical reaction engines are excluded from the competition.
Energy storage devices are permitted in the Technology Innovation Demonstration segment of
the static judging and may begin the demonstration with stored energy. All energy storage
devices should be compatible with the spirit of the competition with respect to energy
conservation and environmental stewardship.
During the safety inspection each team must be prepared to discuss the safety of the storage
device, especially during a high-speed incident. Teams whose vehicles present an unacceptable
risk in the perception of the judges will not be allowed to utilize the energy storage device
in the competition. Thus, the energy storage device must be easily detachable from the
vehicle in order to avoid last minute design changes if the judges disapprove the use of the
energy storing device.

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5.7 DRIVE TRAIN:
For power transmission, use of shafts, chain-sprockets, belt-pulleys, gear trains & friction
wheels etc. is permitted. All moving parts such as belts, chain, and sprocket, must be shielded,
to prevent injury to the driver or bystanders, from the metal / chips that may fly apart due to
centrifugal force. These guards/shields must extend around the periphery of the belt or chain.
They must be mounted with sound engineering practice, in order to resist vibration. Vehicles
which contain the drive train parts (like chain/sprockets etc.) projecting towards front must be
covered using a metal/non-metals sheet of sufficient strength. That sheet must cover the
sufficient cross-section in front of vehicle such that in case of any collision, the rotating parts do
not cause injuries to other riders, bystanders etc. All the wires and electrical systems should be
well insulated to prevent any shocks.
5.8 BRAKES:
All EGVC VEHICLES are required to have brakes on all wheels to ensure the maximum braking
performance and safe driving conditions during the event. Teams can use both hydraulic and
non-hydraulic brakes. Brakes MUST be mounted on all wheels; mounting of brakes only on
drive axles is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Brakes may be tested during technical inspection by
pushing the vehicle in forward direction, with both the riders in normal riding positions. Drivers
will be asked to apply the brakes. All wheels are required to be locked during this test. (For
exemption from this rule u need to contact the Technical committee and get the waiver.)

5.9 STEERING CONTROL:
Teams are free to use any type of the steering. All the rotating parts must be in the proper
covering & fastened with lock nuts. Steering system may be controlled by any of the drivers.
System can be controlled by using mechanical linkages, gears and wires. Steering system must
be designed such that the turning radius of vehicle is not more than 6 meter. Turning radius will
be checked in Figure of 8 test having outer circle of 12 meter diameter.
5.10 UTILITY REQUIREMENT:
Vehicles participating in the main event should be capable of carrying a load of 5 kg. Vehicles
must be equipped with a utility box of dimension 10 inches x 6 inches x 14 inches (LxBxH).
Utility box must be closed from top and should be strong enough to hold the luggage firmly and
must be mounted firmly on vehicle frame. Hung mountings are not allowed.
5.11 VEHICAL INTEGRITY:
No vehicle may discard any part after the vehicle is in motion. Any vehicle found with unsafe
loose parts during technical inspection will not be allowed in the event. The vehicle must have
integrated structure to ensure the maximum drivers safety. If Technical Inspectors find any
type of risk that challenges the safety of the occupants, they may ask to make modifications/
changes in the vehicle at event site.

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5.12 WIRES AND HARNESSES:
All wires and harnesses must be fastened securely to the vehicle structure that prevents coming
off in static and dynamic conditions. The wires and cables must be routed along the frame and
should be tied to it such that these do not entangle with the riders body and other moving
parts of the vehicle. All electrical connections should be properly insulated from the frame.
5.13 FASTENERS:
All fasteners used in the systems must be captive; defined as requiring NYLON locknuts, cotter
nuts or safety wired bolts (in blind applications). Lock washers or thread sealant do not meet
this requirement. All threaded fasteners used in the vehicle must have at least two (2) threads
showing past the nut. Any vehicle failing to comply this rule shall not be given Technical
Inspection-OK.
5.13.1 FASTENER GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
All bolts used in the system must meet metric grade M8.8.
5.13.2 THREAD EXPOSURE:
All threaded fasteners used in the vehicle must have at least two (2) threads showing past the
nut.
5.14 VEHICAL IDENTIFICATION:
All vehicles are required to have proper display of identity of vehicle. Vehicle identification
includes Vehicle Number, Team Name and College Name. Along with this, the vehicle must
have event sponsor logo that will be provided by the organizers at the event site. If these are
lost or obscured, the vehicle will be removed from the competition until they are repaired.
5.14.1 VEHICLE NUMBER:
The vehicle number must be of at least 6 height and 1 line thickness. This number will be
allotted by the event organizers to the teams. The number must be clearly displayed on front
and both sides of the vehicle. It should be vertically placed to ensure its maximum visibility for
the purpose of scoring.
Numbers can be placed in form of cutouts, reflective stickers of proper color (excluding white)
etc. Embossed/ decaled/ painted numbers are not allowed. If a vehicle number is obscured
during the endurance race any laps run without a number will not be counted. Vehicle, with
numbers not clearly visible, may get disadvantage of loss in scoring.
5.14.2 COLLEGE NAME:
College name must be displayed in full or initials at least one place on vehicle and it must be of
minimum 4 height. Teams should contact competition organizers for any clarification.
5.14.3 LOGOS:
Logos of EGVC and event sponsors will be provided at the event site. This must be displayed at
both sides of the vehicle. Teams can also display their team sponsors logo but it should not
affect the visibility of vehicle number and event logos.

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5.15 PROHIBITED ITEMS:
Vehicle should not have any sharp edges which can hurt the drivers and others. The use of
horns and bells is prohibited. Vehicle body should not have any reflective surfaces or reflective
paint. Use of side view mirrors is allowed but they should be accommodated within the
maximum vehicle dimensions. Any type of hazardous or explosive materials must not be used in
the vehicle. Other than this, the teams cannot carry any type of energy drink, liquors, alcohols
or energy boosting drugs at the event site. If any team found violating this rule will be
disqualified with immediate effect and that college/university will suffer a ban of next 1 more
year from participating in the event.

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6. DRIVER RULES:
6.1 RIDER CLOTHING & SAFETY:
Any rider/team found unsafe in the opinion of Technical Inspectors, would not be
allowed to take part in dynamic events until approved by respective Technical
Inspectors.
Clothing intended for cycling use or to decrease wind resistance is allowed (skin suits).
Riders are advised NOT to wear loose clothing during the dynamic events.
All drivers MUST wear cycling helmet, cycling jersey, shorts, shin, elbow and knee guards
and running shoes.
The riders to be secured to their vehicles by seat belts, subject to requirement and
decision of inspecting authority, for rider safety.
The vehicle may be equipped with a cyclist water bottle for drivers. Vehicle should be
free from any kind of sharp edges and protrusions that can harm the rider or crew
members.
Riders should have their eyes protected while driving.
Riders are required to wear shoes and gloves while driving.
Use of knee and elbow guards and shin guards is compulsory.
All moving parts such as chains, idlers, gears etc. should be provided with guards to
protect the driver from injury.
Both drivers must wear the well fitted cyclist helmets with an integrated (one composite
shell) belt to tighten the helmet. Also wear the knee and elbow pads during all dynamic
events of the competition.

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6.2 RIDER RULES:
The rider should have a medical insurance.
The rider cannot push any other person or vehicle during the event.
Riders can exchange their positions in specified zones only.
The Vehicle may not receive pacing of any form from a team member or another
person.
A rider may not ride a vehicle with a flat tire or other mechanical problems that the
Event Official deems unsafe.
The rider must stop or proceed on foot thereon with the vehicle until it is repaired.
A rider may proceed on foot along the track as long as the vehicle is present on track
(carried, dragged, or pushed).
A rider separated from his vehicle may not proceed along the race route, but may travel
backward by any means along the route.
Riders must not block or impede the progress of other vehicles.
During all the tests same drivers shall drive the vehicle. Only in case of some injury extra
drivers can replace the injured drivers with prior acceptance from Event Officials, but in
no case primary drivers will be changed simultaneously.
All repairs MUST be carried out off the track. Drivers MUST comply with the instructions
of the track volunteers & announcements.

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7. EVENTS AND PROCEDURE:
There will be following categories of events:
A) Technical Inspection
a. Go/No-Go Gauge Check
b. Rulebook/Safety Check
c. Figure of 8 Test
d. Brake Test
B) Static Events
a. Design Evaluation
b. Cost Evaluation

C) Dynamic Events
a. Utility Test
b. Drag Race
c. Endurance Race
7.1 TECHNICAL INSPECTION (MANDATORY FOR ALL DYNAMIC EVENTS):
To ensure the safety of all the vehicles participating in the event, a technical inspection will be
done which includes a Go-no-Go gauge test, Safety Test, Figure of 8 test and Brake Test.
Vehicle must clear all these tests in order to proceed for the dynamic events. Any team who
fails to clear any test during the technical inspection round will not be allowed to participate in
the dynamic events.
7.1.1 GO/NO-GO CHECK:
The maximum dimension of any vehicle must not exceed as specified in the rulebook. A Go-no-
Go gauge will be used to check the dimension of the vehicle.
7.1.2 RULEBOOK/SAFETY CHECK:
1. Safety test will be done to ensure the safety of the vehicle as well as the driver. Vehicle will
be tested according to the rulebook as well as safety compliances. Teams must ensure that any
part of the vehicle does not violate the rulebook.
2. There will be maximum 2 attempts to appear for technical inspection. During this check,
Technical Inspectors may ask to make any changes/modification in the vehicle that is not
according to the rulebook or seems challenging the drivers & bystanders safety.
3. Final decision in this regards lies with the Technical Committee Head.
7.1.3 FIGURE OF 8 TEST:
Figure of 8 test will be done to ensure the driving capabilities of driver on a maneuvered path
and also the dynamic stability of vehicle.

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7.1.4 BRAKE TEST:
1. Brake Test will be performed to ensure the maximum braking performance of vehicle in case
of any emergency during the dynamic events.
2. It will be conducted on Brake Test patch only after clearing the above 3 tests.
3. Team will be allowed to cover a distance of 50 meter in 15 seconds time and then to apply
brakes. Vehicle must stop within the distance of 5 meter after applying brakes.
7.1.5 STICKERS:
1. After successful completion of first 3 tests, TECHNICAL INSPECTION OK sticker will be issued
by the Head of Technical Committee.
2. After successful completion of brake test, BRAKE TEST OK sticker will be issued by Brake
Test judges.
3. Vehicle must carry these two stickers during the whole event. It will be allowed to
participate in any dynamic event only if both the stickers are present on the vehicle.
4. If stickers on the vehicle are lost or tampered, EGVC Organizing Committee or EGVC
Technical Committee will not be responsible and stickers will not be issued again.

7.1.6 CHANGES IN VEHICLE AFTER TECHNICAL INSPECTION:
1. Any types of changes are not allowed in vehicle after Technical Inspection OK sticker is
issued. Vehicle must participate in the event in As-OK condition. No part of vehicle can be
changed, modified, removed or replaced thereafter.
2. Any type of repairing/maintenance works is permitted only after the permission of EGVC
Technical Committee.
3. EGVC Organizing Committee or EGVC Technical Committee reserves the rights to remove
the stickers at any stage of event in such cases or the vehicle may be barred from event for
certain duration.
7.2 DESIGN EVALUATION:
7.2.1 AIM:
The aim of the Design Event is to provide an opportunity for the diploma/degree engineering
students to develop an innovative hybrid human powered vehicle design, document it and
present it to a panel of judges who will evaluate the design.
7.2.2 DESIGN EVALUATION AT EVENT SITE:
Design Evaluation round provides the participants an opportunity to discuss their design
process and to highlight the special features of their vehicle. At the time of design evaluation
vehicle and team must be present before the judging panel. Teams will be asked to explain
their design methodology, design of the subsystems, material and part selection, ergonomics,
safety, calculations and analysis carried out etc. Marks will be given according to the
justification of team over such questions asked by the judging panel.

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7.3 COST EVALUATION:
7.3.1 AIM:
The aim of the Cost Event is to provide an opportunity for the diploma/degree engineering
students to carry out the cost assessment of their vehicle, document it and present it to a panel
of judges who will evaluate the cost.
7.3.2 COST REPORT:
Cost Report is a document which provides the method of calculating the vehicle cost. The
format and guidelines of cost report will be published on the official website. Teams have to
follow the specified formats only. The basic concept behind the cost report is to make students
understand that cost is an important parameter in the design and manufacturing
considerations. On the basis of this document teams may practice to optimize their design,
manufacturing and part selection processes.
7.3.3 COST EVALUATION AT EVENT SITE:
Cost assessment is divided into two parts: Cost Report Evaluation & Teams justification over
panel questions. Cost evaluation will be done at main event site. At the time of cost evaluation,
vehicle and team must be present before the judges along with their cost report. Evaluation will
be done by the judges towards the cost projected in the cost report. If details of parts are found
missing in the report, severe penalties will be applied in terms of adding the cost of missing part
into projected cost by multiple times.
[Final Cost (C) = Cost Projected in Cost Report (A) + 3 x Penalties Applied (B)]
Along with this, teams will be asked to justify the selection of various parts or fabrication
techniques to manufacture their vehicle. Teams must have the proper knowledge of BOM and
cost estimation.

Note:
1. Teams must understand that score of Cost Evaluation will not be given on the basis of only
minimum cost projected in the cost report; but is the overall score depending upon the cost
projected, penalties applied and the justifications given by teams against the questions of
judging panel.
2. Cost evaluation do not have any concern with the performance of team/vehicle in other
static and dynamic events in the competition.

7.4 UTILITY TEST:
7.4.1 AIM:
The goal of the Utility Event is to provide diploma/degree engineering students an opportunity
to demonstrate the capability of their vehicles in a non-race condition.

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7.4.2 TRACK DESCRIPTION:
The course will be a maneuvered path full of turns, bends and obstacles. Track will be having
restricted width according to the specified maximum vehicle dimensions. Penalty cones will be
placed on the track. Team will have to line-up at start line. There will be no separate run-
up/warm-up zone.
7.4.3 METHOD & RULES:
1. The driver must ride the vehicle wearing all driver safety equipment.
2. Vehicle will be loaded with the 5 kg in utility box during the event.
3. Vehicle will be allowed to run on the track only when signaled by the track judges.
4. Team will be asked to start from standstill and to cover the complete track in the minimum
possible time. Time taken to cover the complete track will be noted down.
5. Maximum 2 attempts are permitted per team. The minimum time out of two attempts will
be considered for evaluation.
6. In case of touching the penalty cones, touching ground by foot, lifting of tires from ground
or upon violating the track lines; penalty will be applied in terms of adding 2 seconds in total
time for each violation.
[Total time of attempt = Time taken to finish the lap + 2 seconds x No. of Penalties]
7. In case of vehicle breakdown or rollover on track, departure from track before finish line;
that attempt will be considered as void. No other chance will be given in lieu of.
7.5 DRAG OR SPRINT RACE:
The competition will include either a sprint or drag race format. The type of race will be
determined and announced well in advance of the competition at the discretion of the Judging
Team and host school. Separate speed events are held for men and women.

7.5.1 SPRINT RACE:
A) Objective:
To provide teams the opportunity to demonstrate the top speed of their vehicles.
B) Description:
The Sprint Event is an individual, timed event with a flying start to achieve top speed on a
closed course. Each team shall include multiple drivers with separate scoring categories for
both genders. The male and female sprint races shall be run concurrently.
C) Time and Place:
The Sprint Event, a "flying start speed trial," will be held on Saturday afternoon at
approximately 1:00 PM at a location specified by the host organization. The exact starting time
may vary due to weather conditions or equipment readiness.
D) Duration:
The Sprint Event will normally continue for four hours. However, this time may be either
extended or curtailed as deemed necessary by the Chief Judge.

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E) Sprint Course Description:
The course will consist of a straight, smooth, and level (less than 1% slope over entire course)
paved surface of suitable width and clear of obstacles, pits, cracks, or potholes. The beginning
of the run-up shall be marked by a starting line. All vehicles in line for a run shall remain in a
marked staging area until directed by the start line official to move to the starting line. The
course will include a separate route for returning vehicles from the "run down" end of the
course to the starting area. While the course should be designed to completely avoid collision
hazards, this may not be possible in all cases. Hay bales or equivalent cushioning material will
be used to protect vehicles and drivers from collision with any fixed obstacles located adjacent
to the course. Such cushioning shall reflect proper safety design with due consideration to the
estimated speed of passing vehicles and their direction along the course.
F) Timing Area:
The timing and scoring area, located at the end of the speed trap, will be off limits to spectators
and all others except the competition officials and the event timing staff.
G) Tally Board Vehicle:
Speeds and standings shall be posted in a timely manner on a "tally board" or display for the
benefit of competitors. The "tally board" will be separated from the timing area.
H) Drivers Meeting:
All drivers who will participate in the Sprint Event must attend the mandatory Drivers Meeting
at approximately 45 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the race. The meeting will clarify
operating procedures and signals and will identify course features, hazards, and landmarks. By
the time of the meeting all team equipment, vehicles and other required items should be in
place and clear of the track. Any team that is not represented at this meeting will not normally
be permitted to participate in the event; in cases of unavoidable absence, the team may file an
appeal with the Judging Team, whose decision regarding participation will be final.
I) Starting Order:
The first round of sprint attempts will be in the numerical order of the vehicles to the extent
possible. Subsequent starts will be on a "first ready, first started" basis. Place holding in line is
prohibited. A team is not considered ready unless driver/drivers and vehicle are present and
prepared to race. Teams will be notified of their staging order prior to the start.
J) Line Position Forfeiture:
Each successive vehicle will have 15 seconds to begin a sprint attempt after the start line official
has determined that the course is ready and safe for the event to proceed. If a vehicle is not
ready within the 15-second period, the vehicle must stand aside for others that are ready to
proceed. In extreme cases, the vehicle will forfeit the run and must re-enter at the end of the
line.
K) Start Assistance Start:
Assistance will be limited to holding the competing vehicle upright and stabilizing it as it begins
its run; pushing the vehicle is only permitted as required to keep the vehicle stabilized and
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end within the first 10m, which will be marked. If the starting official determines that a vehicle
has received start assistance in excess of that allowed by these rules, a miss-start may be
declared. The miss-start shall be made known by a single blast of a horn or whistle, or as
announced at the Drivers Meeting. This will occur before the vehicle reaches the 300 meters
to time trap marker.
L) Number of Attempts:
During the Sprint Event each vehicle will be allowed to make as many runs as time and
conditions permit and all vehicles will be provided an equal opportunity to compete. Although
all competitors will have an equal opportunity to compete, there will be no assurance of an
equal number of runs for all vehicles. Teams may take advantage of every opportunity to
maximize their number of runs or selectively pass opportunities. Such strategies should
consider that foregone opportunities may not be regained. Under normal conditions, all
present and competing teams will be notified before the final run has begun and all teams will
be given an opportunity to make a final attempt.
M) Interruption and Termination:
The Sprint Event will normally run continuously. However, circumstances such as equipment
failures, an emergency or hazardous weather or wind conditions may require a delay or
premature termination of the event. Delays or terminations will be determined by the Chief
Judge with the help of the judging team and the Competition Director.
N) Scoring:
The Sprint Event is scored separately for each gender. Thus each vehicle will have two sprint
scores: one for male drivers and one for female drivers. The point score for each vehicle is
based on the winning time for the event, that is, the fastest time of any vehicle in the event.
Points are awarded based on the following formula:

Where is the time of the winning vehicle, t is the fastest time of the event for a
particular vehicle, and the Maximum Event Points is the point value for the event.

7.5.2 DRAG RACE:
A) Objective:
To provide teams the opportunity to demonstrate the speed and reliability of their vehicles in a
tournament format.
B) Description:
The Drag Event is a tournament style race where vehicles compete two at a time to be the first
to cross a set finish line from a standing start.

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C) Time and Place:
The Drag Race Event shall be held on Saturday afternoon at approximately 1:00 PM at a
location specified by the host organization. The exact starting time may vary due to weather
conditions or equipment readiness.
D) Duration:
The Drag Event ends when both the Drivers event is complete and champions have been
determined. However, this time may be curtailed as deemed necessary by the Chief Judge.
E) Drag Course Description:
The drag race course shall consist of a paved level course typically between 350 to 450 meters
in length. The course shall be at least six (6) meters wide at all locations. The surface shall be
smooth and free of potholes, cracks, and debris. Curves are permitted on the course, which
may be a closed loop (although a closed loop is not required). The course immediately following
the start and immediately preceding the finish line shall be straight, unless separate and equal
length lanes are provided for each vehicle. If the course is not a closed loop there shall be a
return path to the staging area.
F) Timing Area:
The timing and scoring area shall be off limits to competitors, spectators, and all others except
competition officials and the event timing staff.
G) Tally Board:
If the race venue can support it, race results shall be posted on a tally board or computer
monitor throughout the race. Results should be updated after each individual race, and should
indicate the winners and losers brackets and race times.
H) Drivers Meeting:
All drivers who will participate in the Drag Race Event must attend the mandatory drivers
meeting for that event. The drivers meeting shall take place approximately 45 minutes prior to
the scheduled start of the race. The meeting will clarify operating procedures and signals and
will identify course features, hazards, and landmarks.
I) Race Description:
The Drag Race Event allows two teams at a time to race each other side by side from stationary
at a starting line to a predetermined finish line. The drag race consists of two phases: qualifying
and a double-elimination tournament drag race. All vehicles shall compete in the qualifying
race. The 24 vehicles with the fastest qualifying times shall compete in the drag tournament.
J) Qualifying Race:
Vehicles shall start in the order of vehicle number. The maximum number of vehicles racing in
each heat shall be at the discretion of the Chief Judge, and will depend on the nature of the
course and the available timing equipment (typically two). Each vehicle shall be timed
separately. Qualifying race place is based on finish times.

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K) Brackets and Seeding:
The top 24 vehicles from the qualifying race will advance to the elimination rounds in each
gender. If there are less than 24 vehicles, then the tournament shall consist of 8 vehicles. After
the first round of eliminations, the event is split into two brackets: the winners bracket and the
losers bracket. At the end of each round, the losers in the winners bracket move into the
losers bracket. The losers of the losers bracket are eliminated from the competition. The
championship race determines the winner of the event. In the event that neither championship
contestant has two losses after the round, an extra race will determine the winner. Seeding
shall be based on qualifying time. That is, the first race shall take place between the vehicles
with the first and last qualifying times, the second race between the second and next to last
qualifying places, and so on. Tournament seeding and sequencing may be modified by the Chief
Judge to account for event-specific circumstances.
L) Drag Race:
All races in the drag tournament shall be between two vehicles. Vehicles will be instructed at
the starting line of the race by a flagman. When both competitors indicate they are ready the
flagman will start the race by waving the flag. No verbal command is required therefore the
drivers must be able to clearly see the flagman. There will be a finish line judge (if not a closed
loop) who will determine the winner of the race. Following the completion of the race
competitors must return to the staging area for succeeding elimination rounds. Once there
teams will be instructed by the staging area coordinator.
Event and race sequencing will be determined by the Chief Judge and announced at the drivers
meeting. Disabled vehicles at the start or during the race will have no more than 20 seconds to
make repairs or they will forfeit the race. Disabled vehicles must clear the course as rapidly as
possible.
AA) Race Forfeiture:
Vehicles must be in line and ready to start in turn. If a vehicle is not ready to start at their turn,
they forfeit the race and either move to the losers bracket or are eliminated from the race. If a
vehicle is unable to start within 20 seconds of the start signal it must forfeit the race. Forfeiture
in the qualifying race makes the vehicle ineligible to compete in the drag tournament.

BB) Start Assistance:
Start assistance will be limited to holding the competing vehicle upright and stabilizing it as it
begins its run; pushing the vehicle is only permitted as required to keep the vehicle stabilized
and upright. No more than two individuals may assist in the starting process, and all assistance
must end within the first 10 meters, which will be marked.
CC) Interruption and Termination:
The Drag Race Event will normally run continuously. However, circumstances such as
equipment failures, an emergency, hazardous weather, or wind conditions may require a delay.
Delays will be determined by the Chief Judge with the help of the Judging Team and the
Competition Director. The Drag Race Event will end with the completion of the championship
rounds for both genders.

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DD) Scoring:
The top (24) (or 12 in the event of a 12-vehicle tournament) places shall be determined by the
round in which the vehicle was eliminated. The place order for all remaining vehicles shall be
determined by qualifying speed. Scoring for teams that qualify in the tournament depends on
the round in which they are eliminated from the tournament. See Table 1.
TABLE 1: DRAG TOURNAMENT SCORING:

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7.6 ENDURANCE EVENT

7.6.1 OBJECTIVE:
To provide teams the ability to demonstrate the functionality, agility, and durability of their
vehicles.
7.6.2 DESCRIPTION:
The Endurance Event is a 2.5 hour, timed relay race with multiple laps around a closed course.
Each team shall include multiple drivers of both genders.
7.6.3 TIME AND PLACE:
The Endurance Event will take place on Sunday, beginning at approximately 9:00 AM at a
location specified by the host organization.
7.6.4 ENDURANCE COURSE:
The Endurance Event shall take place on a closed-loop course at least 1.5 kilometers in length.
(a) The course shall be continuously paved with occasional patches of rough pavement or gravel
typical of a public roadway.
(b) The course shall include turns in both directions and straight sections designed to
demonstrate the advantage of the vehicles' aerodynamic features.
(c) Up and down grades shall be included if possible, with maximum grades on the course to not
exceed 5 % uphill or 7% downhill. The maximum vertical distance climbed in one lap shall not
exceed 30 meters.
(d) The course shall include a paved section with no obstacles that is at least 1.0 kilometers
long.
(e) Individual laps should be approximately two (2) kilometers in length, again to the extent that
the event site permits; in no case, however, may the lap length be less than 1.5 kilometer.
7.6.5 START:
The start of the race will be an unassisted LeMans style start
(a) Start Area:
The start area shall accommodate a LeMans style start that includes a broad, straight section
immediately preceding the start line. This area shall be wide enough to ensure a safe start. The
start area will include a designated driver start area at least 10 meters away from the vehicles
parked in preparation for the start.
(b) Start Process:
Start of the Endurance Event shall begin with all vehicles parked diagonally on one or both sides
of the race course. Drivers will be positioned at least 10 meters from their vehicle with a parcel
of groceries positioned in front of the driver. At the start signal, all drivers shall pick up the
parcel, run to their vehicles, enter and buckle in, and then take off.
(c) Cargo:
Start will include the pick-up and stowage of a grocery parcel that must be carried until the first
driver change.
(d) Starting Order:

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Vehicles shall start each endurance race in the order of finish for the womens sprint or
womens drag race. Vehicles with no womens sprint or drag race score shall be placed at the
end of the starting line-up.
(e) Starting Driver:
The starting driver may be of either gender and is subject to the minimum, maximum and single
ride limits (below). In other words, teams may start the race with their fastest driver regardless
of gender, if desired.
(f) Mechanical Malfunctions at Start:
Any vehicle that requires mechanical assistance at the time of the start must forfeit its starting
position and safely exit to the side of the course; it may rejoin the event at the rear of the field
of competitors when ready. Repair work that interferes with the safe and orderly start of an
event may result in a penalty against the responsible team.
(g) Caution:
Drivers shall take caution during the start to avoid accidents.
7.6.6 PITS:
The course layout must include pit work areas, including safe entry and exit; room for the
starting line-up; and a straight run of at least 100 meters between the starting line and the first
turn.

(a) Pit Location:
The pit area shall be located in an area adjacent to the course and shall begin not less than 30
meters and not more than 50 meters after the finish line. The pit area shall be located after, but
in relatively close proximity to the start line.
(b) Pit Crews:
Due to space limitations, no more than eight crew members (excluding drivers) will be allowed
in the pit area for each team. Crew members may not be in another team's pit area without
permission.
(c) Pit Stalls:
Prior to the drivers meeting, teams shall select their pit stalls on a first come first serve basis.
All equipment must be placed in the selected pit area prior to the drivers meeting. During the
race, all work in the pit area must take place within the selected pit stall and not in the pit lane.
(d) Right of Way in the Pit Area:
Competing vehicles have the right of way on the course and in the pit areas at all times during
an event. Vehicles entering the pit area from the course shall have the right-of way over those
returning from the pits to the course. Interfering with a competing vehicle in any way may
result in a penalty assessment against the responsible team.

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7.6.7 START ASSISTANCE:
No assistance shall be provided to any driver except in the pit area (except in emergencies).
This includes picking up or launching a fallen vehicle. The penalty for receiving assistance will be
500 meters deducted from the total race distance for each occurrence. In the event that
assistance is provided to a vehicle after a fall or accident, if the condition of the rider is
questionable a judge or course marshal may hold the vehicle for 60 seconds in lieu of the 500
meter penalty. During the 60 second wait, the judge or marshal shall ascertain that the driver is
mentally and physical prepared to continue the race.
Note:
This rule does not prohibit team members or spectators from checking on the condition of the
rider after an accident. If necessary, assistance may be provided to extract an injured or
disabled driver or move a disabled vehicle off the course.
7.6.8 OBSTACLES:
Course obstacles shall include:
A speed bump typical of a city street speed control device
A stop sign, requiring a vehicle to come to a complete stop and to hold that stop for at least
five (5) seconds Up/down grades (hills) (if local terrain permits.)
A tight hairpin turn of approximately 180 degrees with a radius that does not exceed 8
meters. Double hairpin turns are acceptable and encouraged if facilities permit.
A slalom section consisting of a series of tight turns.
A section of rough pavement or gravel surface
All obstacles shall be located on the course such that at least one continuous kilometer is
obstacle-free.
7.6.9 LAP COUNTING PROCESS:
Laps will be counted by the Judging Team and an Assistant Lap Counter provided by each team.
(a) The Judging:
Team will record laps of all teams in sequence as the official record of the race.
(b) Assistant Lap Counters:
Each competing team must provide one assistant lap counter as a scoring assistant to count
and record laps. This record will serve as a back-up to correlate the official lap count. Lap
counters will be provided with a lap counting sheet on which to record:
1. The time-of-day each lap is completed using time from their own watch; counters need not
be synchronized between teams
2. The drivers gender and identity
3. The times of driver changes
4. Any other substantive data
No score will be tabulated for any college/institute that does not provide an assistant lap
counter.

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7.6.10 DRIVER/STOKER REQUIREMENTS:
(a) Minimum distance for any driver: The number of laps nearest 5 km or 30 minutes
(whichever occurs first)
(b) Maximum distance for any driver: The number of laps nearest 20 km.
(c) A team may include any number of drivers as long as the distance-per-driver requirements
are met.
(d) All laps by an individual driver must be continuous that is, all drivers must complete their
laps in sequence, uninterrupted by any other driver, and may not ride in that event further.
(e) A drivers distance or time may be cut short due to injury, vehicle disablement, or end of
scheduled race time. There will be no penalty as a result of scheduled race ending prior to
present occupants completion of minimum distance. Otherwise the Chief Judge must rule that
the driver is indeed unable to continue in order to avoid penalty.
7.6.11 JUDGING AREA:
The lap counting and judging area will be adjacent to the start/finish area. It will be off limits to
everyone except competition officials and the assistant lap counters.
7.6.12 DRIVERS MEETING:
All drivers who will participate in the Endurance Event must attend the mandatory Drivers
Meeting for that event. Drivers meetings will take place approximately 45 minutes prior to the
scheduled start of the race. The meeting will clarify operating procedures and signals and will
identify course features, hazards, and landmarks.

7.6.13 COURSE PRACTICE:
The road course will be opened by the Chief Judge for practice and will remain open at his/her
sole discretion. All vehicles practicing on the course must be operated in a safe manner and
with extreme caution, particularly when entering the pit area or any other areas congested with
participants, officials, or spectators. All drivers operating a vehicle on or adjacent to the course,
on competing vehicles or otherwise must wear helmets meeting the approved standards for
the competition.
7.6.14 SIGNALS:
Flags will be used by competition officials as follows:
Flag Color Usage:
Green Start event
Red Stop event
Yellow Proceed with caution, beware of hazards, no passing
Black Proceed directly to pits: problem with vehicle, rule infringement, or penalty
assessment
White Less than 10 minutes remaining in the race
Black/white Event completed, proceed to pit area

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Each Course Marshal will be supplied with a yellow flag with which to signal caution in the
event of an accident. All other flags will be held in the judging area. As described, a green flag
will signal that the event is underway. A red flag displayed at the race start will indicate that a
restart is necessary, and all vehicles should proceed by their most direct path to the starting
area. A red during the event requires that all vehicles stop at the earliest safe opportunity. At
the end of the race a clean up vehicle will display a red flag to indicate that the race has ended
and is not to be overtaken. The vehicles should then return to the pit area as the course will
then be closed.
7.6.15 DISABLED VEHICLES:
The first concern following any accident is the safety of the driver. Once it has been determined
that the driver is not injured, disabled vehicles must be removed from the course as soon as
possible. In the event of an injury, no person should take any action that might increase the risk
associated with the injury. In the case of injury, only on-site paramedics, ambulance workers or
licensed medical professionals should tend to the injured. Disabled vehicles must be removed
from the course at the nearest safe exit; drivers may not move disabled vehicles along the
course other than to reach a point of removal. Disabled vehicles may be returned to the pit
area by the driver and/or team members by safely removing the vehicle from the course and
wheeling or carrying it to the pit area. Course workers will assist with the removal of vehicles
from the course, as necessary in the interest of safety. Primary responsibility, however, remains
with the respective team. Non-emergency blockage of the course by a disabled vehicle may
result in the assessment of a penalty. Traffic will be controlled in the area of a disabled vehicle
by the Course Marshals or by other competition officials, who will oversee the clearing of the
course and signal the resumption of normal competition. Disabled vehicles that have been
removed from the course and repaired must reenter the course either at the point of removal
or at some point that it had passed between that point and the starting line on that same lap.
That is, no vehicle will advance its position on the course as the result of a disablement.
Reentering vehicles must yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the course.
7.6.16 FOULS AND PENALTIES:
The Chief Judge or the Judging Team will determine whether a foul has occurred and the extent
of any assessed penalty (which may include disqualification from the event or from the
competition). The responsible team will be notified immediately of an infraction and any
resultant penalty by the Judging Team. Fouls will includebut will not be limited tothe
following:
Failure to meet equipment requirements, including the proper display of vehicle numbers;
Safety violations, such as entering the course without a proper helmet or seat belt;
Obstruction of a vehicle by a competing team or by a spectator;
Foul driving, whether intentional or unintentional;
Poor sportsmanship or an activity that fosters unfair competition; and
Failure to meet driver lap requirements or limitations.
Drafting is expressly permitted as long as there is no interference with other vehicles.

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Penalties will be assessed as follows:
Equipment violations: Require a pit stop to remedy the violation.
Safety violations: Subtraction of one or more laps from the team's total lap count.
Lap requirement violations: deduction of one lap for each improper lap.
Illegal start assistance on course: Deduction of 500 meters from total distance
Damaging or loss of parcel: Deduction of a maximum of 500 meters from total distance
depending on severity of damage
Failure to stop at stop sign:
Deduction of 500 meters from total distance
Conduct violations:
First violation: A minimum of a 15-second delay in the pit area. No work may be performed
and no driver changes may be made during this stop.
Second violation: A minimum of a 60-second delay, with the same stipulations;
Third violation: Disqualification
Violations and penalties will be at the sole discretion of the Chief Judge and the Judging Team.
Penalty appeals may be filed in accordance with specified protest procedures.
7.6.17 INTERRUPTIONS:
The Endurance Event will normally run continuously. However, obstruction of the course, an
emergency, hazardous weather, or other conditions may require a delay or premature
termination of the event. The need forand extent ofany such delay or termination will be
evaluated by the Judging Team, with the Chief Judge making the final determination. If the
event is interrupted and a restart is required, the restart order will recreate, as nearly as
possible, the order of vehicles at the time of the interruption.

7.6.18 TERMINATION:
The endurance event shall be run for 2.5 hours. At that time, all vehicles still in the competition
will be permitted to finish the lap they are currently on. A "sweep" vehicle will enter the course
and complete one lap. The sweep vehicle shall not pass any operable competing vehicles on the
course, nor shall any competing vehicles pass the sweep vehicle. At the completion of the lap
by the sweep vehicle, the event will be declared complete. When the official race clock reads
2:20 the white flag shall be placed on prominent display near the judges area, and will remain
there until a race time of 2:30. At that time, the white flag shall be replaced with the black and
white checkered flag.

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7.6.19 SCORING:
Vehicle rank in the endurance event is based on total distance travelled and average speed.
Average speed is computed after penalties have been assessed.
The formula for average speed is:

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8. OVERALL SCORING:

8.1 PENALTIES:

Case Penalty
1. Violation or Breaching of rules
30-50 marks for each case,
Depending upon severity
2. Misconduct with volunteers or officials 50 marks
3. Unauthorized entry in restricted area or tracks 30 marks
4. Tampering with vehicle after Tech-OK 100 marks
5. Intended tampering with tracks or event property 30 marks
6. Unjustified or false protest 50 marks

1. These penalties will be applied by the EGVC Organizing Committee or EGVC Technical
Committee with the immediate effect on taking place of each case.
2. All penalties will be deducted from overall score not from any individual event scores.

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9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULT & AWARDS:

9.1 ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULT:
The judges will post the results of each event of the competitions soon as possible after the
completion of the respective event and validation of the collected data.
9.2 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS:
The awards presentation will be held after the completion of the competition's final event.
9.3 COMPETITON AWARDS:
Competition awards shall be given as follows:
Overall 1st Place: 50,000 INR
Overall 2nd Place: 30,000 INR
Overall 3rd Place: 15,000 INR
Utility Test: 10,000 INR
Best Design: 5,000 INR
Drag Race: 5,000 INR
Endurance Race: 5,000 INR
Best Female team: 5,000 INR (*All Team members should be females)
Overall winner must participate, complete minimum requirements and score points in all
events to be eligible for monetary awards. Minimum requirements are valid non-zero scores in
the design event, drag event, technology innovation event and endurance event.
Other Awards Judges may recognize significant achievements by one or more teams during the
course of the Competition. Judges awards may includebut are not limited to the following:
Sportsmanship Novelty Award for Innovation
Team Spirit Special Achievement
Additional awards may be suggested or provided by the host, the teams involved, or others.
Such awards are encouraged in the spirit of the competition.

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10. GENERAL RULES FOR EVENTS:

10.1 DRIVERS TRAINNING:
The trainings will clarify operating procedures and signals and it will identify tracks features,
hazards, landmarks and penalties which can be applied on team in case of not being driven
safely. If drivers of any team are not present during the drivers training session, the concerned
team would not be allowed to participate in dynamic events. In unavoidable absence of drivers,
team may be represented by other team members.
10.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION:
During the events- Vehicle must carry the Vehicle Numbers and Event Logos. Vehicle
Identification items must be clearly visible from both sides. In case of obscured, tampered,
damaged or lost vehicle identification marks, team will be responsible of any loss in lap
counting or scoring.
10.3 EGVC LOGO:
An EGVC logo must be displayed on both sides of the vehicle. This logo will be provided by
event committee.
10.4 RULES CLARIFICATION:
In case of any doubt in rules, teams are advised to clarify it from EGVC Technical Committee. All
communication in this regard must be made with e-mail IDs provided on the official website of
EGVC (http://www.egvc.in). Teams must keep the copy of such communications for future
reference. Communication with other e-mail IDs or individual event organizers will not be
considered as official.
10.5 PROTEST:
Participating teams are assumed to have full faith in the Rulebook and Event Procedures and
hence any team may not protest against particular event procedures or the rulebook
interpretation. In case of any objection/misunderstanding with the judgment taken during the
event or any issue with the competitors, teams may discuss with the event organizers. But all
such complaints will be taken in account for official consideration and further action only when
submitted in written. Written complaints should be addressed to EGVC Organizing Committee.
Protest must be filed within 2 hours of the completion of related event. Decision of event
organizing committee will be considered as final. Team must ensure that if complaint is found
to be false or unjustified; 50 marks will be deducted as penalty from total score of the
complaining team.

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10.6 WORKSHOP FACILITIES AT EVENT SITE:
Each team will be allotted a pit in the Pit Area to park their vehicle and to keep the tools and
spare parts. General workshop facilities like welding machines, cutting tools etc. may be
provided at event site, but teams are advised to bring their own necessary tools to avoid any
difficulties. Power supply & adequate illumination will be provided in pit area.
10.7 VEHICLE PRESENTATION AT EVENT SITE:
Vehicle must enter to event site before the start of technical inspection or as specified by the
organizing committee before the main event. Vehicle must be parked in the assigned pit after
the finish of events each day. Vehicle is not allowed to go outside the event site in any case
before completion of the complete event except in case of voluntarily withdrawing
participation form event. If vehicle found outside the event premises, it will be barred from
participation. Teams must carry all necessary arrangements to event site with them.

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