Dynamic Events

rev 3/06/2012 - DRAFT© 2012 SAE International

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FSAE @ Michigan International Speedway

DRAFT

Four on-trackDynamic Events

Acceleration Friday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Skid Pad Friday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Autocross Friday 2:30 pm ~ 5:30 pm

Endurance & Fuel EconomySaturday 9:00 am ~ 12:30 pm

1:45 pm ~ 5:30 pm

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Acceleration EventFriday morning

75 meter (82 yard) straightaway 2 drivers per car / 2 runs per driver

Scoring: 0 to 75 points possible Fastest run counts Cones Down or Out = 2 sec penalty per cone Off Course = DNF (Did Not Finish) = 0 points

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Skid Pad EventFriday morning

2 circles of ~50’ diameter in a figure-8 pattern 2 separate layouts (for logistical purposes) 2 drivers per car / 2 runs per driver Each run consists of 2-right and 2-left laps

Scoring: 0 to 50 points possible Fastest left and fastest right laps count Cones Down or Out = 0.25 sec penalty per cone Off Course or Incorrect number of laps = DNF

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Track Layout – Skid Pad2008

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Autocross EventFriday afternoon

Course Length = approx ½ mile 2 drivers per car / 2 laps per driver Typically 3-4 cars on the track concurrently Avg Speeds = 30 to 40 MPH

Scoring: 0 to 150 points possible Cones Down or Out = 2 sec penalty per cone Off Course = 20 sec penalty Missed Slalom = 20 sec per occurrence DNF if car stalls or breaks & cannot restart without

external assistance

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Typical Autocross Track Layout

1

2

3

4

5

DriverChange

Grid

Station Coverages From To

1 START beginning of Slalom 12 start of Slalom 1 ½ way to corner 33 ½ way from corner 2 ½ way around turn-around4 ½ way around turn-around end of Slalom 25 end of Slalom 2 FINISH

Start Green flagFinish no flag

All Stations Red flag

Slalom 2Slalom 1

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FINISH

START

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Endurance & Fuel Economy EventAll day Saturday

Course Length ~1.0 Kilometer Total run = 2 x 11 laps (22 Kilometers) 2 drivers per car / Driver change midway Typically 5-7 cars on the track concurrently Passing only within designated passing zones Avg speed = 35 MPH / Approx top speed = 65 MPH

Scoring: Endurance 300 points + Fuel Economy 100 points possible Cones Down or Out = 2 sec penalty per cone Off Course = 20 sec penalty Missed Slalom = 20 sec per occurrence DNF if car stalls & cannot restart without external assistance

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Typical Endurance Track Layout

S/F

12 3

456

BF

DrCh Grid

Grid Staging areaS/F Start / Finish line (Green flag only)

BF Black Flag station (Mechanical Black, Black, and Checker flags)

DrCh Driver Change / Penalty box / Tech Inspection areas

Station Coverages From To1 Start / Finish end of Passing Zone 12 end of Passing Zone 1 end of Slalom 13 start of Passing Zone 2 ½ way around turn-around4 ½ way around turn-around ½ way to Passing Zone 45 ½ way from Passing Zone 3 end of Passing Zone 46 end of Passing Zone 4 Black Flag station

Pass1 Pass2

Pass3Pass4Slalom 2

Slalom 1

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Spectator fence

Competitor entrance / exit

Emergency exit

West wall

East wall

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On-Track Corner Workers

Team on each corner:• Corner Captain• Radio Communicator• Yellow / Red Flagger• Cone Shaggers• Blue Flagger *• Passing Zone Signal Marshals *

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Flag Signals

Command Flags Flags that send a message to the competitor

that they MUST obey without question

Informational Flags Require NO action from the driver Are used as added information to help the

driver to maximize performance

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Command Flags

FLAG EVENT DESCRIPTION

Green AutoX & Endurance OK to Start

Blue Endurance only Passing Zone

Yellow (stationary) Endurance only Danger ahead

Yellow (waving) Endurance only Extreme Danger ahead

Black Endurance only Penalty

Black w/ Orange Circle Endurance only Mechanical problem

Red AutoX & Endurance Stop Now

Checker Endurance only End of Session

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Informational Flags

FLAG EVENT DESCRIPTION

White Endurance onlySlow Car or Emergency Vehicle ahead

Red & Yellow striped Endurance only Surface Problem

For detailed info go to > http://fsae-flags.TurnMarshals.com

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Corner Workers Safety Tips Wear appropriate outerwear – no shorts Bring Work Gloves

Do not use cameras or cell phones when track is hot Always be aware of oncoming cars Cross track only when absolutely necessary Be careful when approaching or pushing cars

Be aware of hot exhaust system, leaking fuel or coolant, engine fires, broken body or suspension parts, etc.

Safest location to push the car is on the main roll hoop,but watch your footing!

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Corner Workers Comfort Tips

Wear comfortable shoes(but NO open-toes)

Apply Sunscreen Stay Hydrated Communicate with your

Corner Captain and Co-Workers Track sessions are 3-4 hours long. Be prepared. Show up on time and stay until the end of your shift

- We’re counting on you! Bring a positive attitude – HAVE FUN !

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Dynamic Events

See you on May 11th and 12th

Plan on arriving at M.I.S.no later than 7:45am

Worker Safety Briefingson the track at 8:30am – SHARP!

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Dynamic Events

For more information and a copy of this presentation, go to ↓

http:// fsae.TurnMarshals.com

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