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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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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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For more information and a copy of this presentation, go to ↓
http:// fsae.TurnMarshals.com
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