C2.2 Technical Evaluation - Pass/Fail
All Baja SAE India vehicles must pass a technical inspection before they are permitted to operate under power.
C2.2.1 The evaluation will determine if the vehicle satisfies the requirements and restrictions of the Baja SAE India rules.
C2.2.2 If vehicles are not ready for technical evaluation when they arrive at the inspection site, they will be sent away. C2.2.3 Any vehicle may be re-inspected at any time during the competition and correction of any non-compliance will
be required.
C2.3 Technical Evaluation Process
Technical inspection will consist of three (3) separate stages& will issues 3 stickers after completion of those critical stages. The Format will be issued to all teams, and must carried for technical evaluation. The timing data per attempt and No. of attempts will be monitored. The same data sheet will be finally submitted to technical committee while issuing 3rd and final sticker of ‘Tech OK’.
C2.3.1 Weight measurement
The tare weight of vehicle will be measured & recorded. C2.3.2Engine inspection and governor setting- Governor Setting Check
Briggs & Stratton Technical Representatives will set the governors of all vehicles. Vehicles must be presented for governor setting with the engine output shaft bare, the drivetrain disconnected and the throttle cable disconnected from the engine and working kill switches. Each vehicle engine will be confirmed by Briggs and Stratton technical staff that will:
(1) Confirm its compliance with the rules and (2) Set the governor to the specified rpm. (3800)
B&S team will provide “Engine OK” sticker on confirmation. Their after, teams are not supposed to make any changes in engine governor settings. If any team found with noncompliance will be disqualified.
The governor check must be passed before a team may apply for Stage 2 or 3 of Tech Evaluation.
Each vehicle will be inspected to determine if it complies with the requirements and restrictions of the Baja SAE India rules. This inspection will include an examination of the driver’s equipment including helmet and arm restraints, a test of driver exit time and to ensure that all drivers meet the requirements of the rules. Each team must bring the following items to inspection.
A. Frame Material Documentation: Receipts documenting the materials purchased, or otherwise acquired, and used to build the frame. Note that material certificate from supplier as well as certificate of MATERIAL COMPOSITION & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES CONFIRMATORY TEST AT AUTHORIZED LABORATORY ARE MANDATORY. Roll cage tube material suppliers test report and Local test Reports need to be submitted.
B. Roll Cage Specification Sheet: A completed copy of the Roll Cage Specification Sheet. In case of higher grade of Steel is used then the supportive calculations should prove that cross-section is adequate and bending stiffness & strength is achieved.
C. Technical Inspection check sheet: At college level Technical Inspection check sheet compliance
is expected and the same should be submitted while technical evaluation is being done..
D. Drivers Present: All drivers must be present at technical inspection with a valid license and complete safety gears.
The safety scrutiny will also check for electrical systems, kill switch, lighting, reverse lamp, Buzzer (if installed), horn, wiring and their mountings etc. Both the external and cockpit kill switches will be tested for functionality. The system should pass the test.
All hardware fasteners and there mountings should comply basic requirements.
Note: Any major rework suggested during technical inspection must be carried on in respective vehicle pits and not in any other place.
C2.3.4 Dynamic/panic brake test
The objective of this test is to ensure the vehicle is safe for driving, while it goes upto the speed of 60 kmph. The test demands to attain the minimum speed of 45 kmph within 100 ft. distance and should be capable to stop with all four wheels lock within the distance of 15 ft.
Every team should demonstrate that all four wheel brakes are effective for high speed braking. Each vehicle must come to rest in an approximately straight line after acceleration run specified by the inspectors. If a vehicle fails to pass any part of the inspection it must be corrected/modified and brought into compliance with the rules before it is permitted to operate.
Only two attempts are permitted for Brake test.
On successful completion of brake test the vehicle is considered for ‘Technical Evaluation OK’ and 3rd sticker is
pasted on the vehicle. C2.4 Inspection Stickers
C2.4.1 A multi-part inspection sticker will be issued in sections to each vehicle as each of the three parts of technical evaluation is completed The inspectors will place the inspection sticker on the right side of the firewall above the driver’s shoulder. The inspection sticker must remain on the vehicle throughout the competition. Vehicles without all parts of the inspection sticker may not be operated under power.
C2.4.2 Any or all parts of the inspection sticker may be removed from any vehicle that has been damaged or which is reasonably believed may not comply with the rules.
C2.5 The college level technical inspection shall be carried out by Technical team and reports must be submitted before the deadline dates. It should be 100% completed with thorough inspection of vehicle.
correspond to the actual condition of the vehicle) (3) are found to have 4 items not in accordance with the rules, or (4) do not represent a serious effort at pre-inspection will be denied inspection at that time and sent back to the end of the inspection line.
C2.6 “As-approved” Condition
C2.6.1 Once a vehicle has passed technical inspection its configuration may not be modified. All accessory components such as roofs, wings, bumpers, etc. are considered part of the configuration and must remain on the vehicle at all times.
C2.6.2 Approved vehicles must remain in “as-approved” condition throughout the competition. Any repairs of a part that is not identical as the broken part must be approved prior to the repair.
C2.6.3 Non-identical parts not approved will be subject to an appropriate performance penalty.
C2.6.4 Minor adjustments permitted by the rules and normal vehicle maintenance and tuning are not considered modifications.