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The
Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge was established ten years ago to
help motivate students in science and engineering. The Challenge, a part
of the Winston School in Dallas, teaches high school students around the
world how to build roadworthy solar cars. We then provide a safe
environment for them to display their solar cars. On even-numbered
years, we share the fun of the world-famous Texas Motor Speedway; on
odd-numbered years, the teams drive cross-country to share their
projects with millions of people.
The
2005 Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge sends teams across the
country, racing from Dell Corporate Headquarters in Round Rock, Texas to
the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.
Route
map
In 1993, the Winston Solar Car Team launched an education program to
teach high school students how to build and safely race roadworthy solar
cars. The Winston Solar Education Program met this objective, and works
to provide curriculum materials, on-site visits, and workshop
opportunities for high schools across the country. This program, a part
of The Winston School (Dallas, TX), was designed to motivate students in
the sciences, engineering, and technology. The end product of each
two-year education cycle is the Winston Solar Challenge: a closed-track
event at the world famous Texas Motor Speedway, or a cross country race
designed to give students an opportunity to display their work.
Race History
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1995 Dallas County Race circling
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1997 A 600-mile cross country race from Dallas, TX to San Antonio,
TX
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1998 Closed Track Event at the Texas Motor Speedway
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1999 1600-mile cross country race from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles,
CA
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2000 Closed Track Event at the Texas Motor Speedway
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2000 A 1400-mile cross country race from Round Rock, TX to
Columbus, IN
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2002 Closed Track Event at the Texas Motor Speedway
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2003 A 1600-mile cross country race from Round Rock, TX to Cocoa,
FL
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2004 Closed Track Event at the Texas Motor Speedway
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2005 A cross country race from Round Rock, TX to Los Angeles, CA
In The Planning Stage
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2006 Closed Track Event at the Texas Motor Speedway
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2007 A cross country race from Round Rock, TX to New York
In 2002, Dell Computers accepted the role as “Title Sponsor” for
the Winston Solar Challenge. The Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge
now hosts annual events based on the support of Dell Computers, The
Winston School, The Texas State Energy Conservation Office, and the
Texas Motor Speedway. For further information, please refer to http://www.winstonsolar.org
CONTACT:
Dr. Lehman Marks
Event Coordinator
The Winston School
5707 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
phone: 214.691.6950
fax: 214.691.1509
email: LehmanM743@AOL.com
Dell
Winston Solar Challenge competitor
These
teams have submitted their application for the 2005 Dell-Winston School
Solar Car Challenge, as of June 2005:-
CLASSIC
CLASS
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Blazin'
Tigers
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Stony
Point High School
Round Rock, Texas
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Captain:
Cody Wyatt
Sponsor: James E. McElhanon
Vehicle Name: Solar Tiger I
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The
Chahtas
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Choctaw
Central High School
Choctaw, Mississippi
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Captain:
Joey Long
Sponsor: Jason Roberson
Vehicle Name: Tushka Hashi (Sun Warrior)
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QuikSolar
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Walnut
High School
Walnut, California
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Captain:
Elliot Lee
Sponsor: Rod Ulrich
Vehicle Name: Ra
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Redskins
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Saint
Johns High School
Saint Johns, Arizona
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Captain:
Blake Rogers
Sponsor: Bill Bell
Vehicle Name: Aluminator 2
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Saint
Thomas Academy Experimental Vehicle Team
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Saint
Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
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Captain:
Nick DePrey
Sponsor: Mark Westlake
Vehicle Name: TBA
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Sunshine
Mountain Traveler
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Ridgway
School
Ridgway, Colorado
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Captain:
Robert Andrews
Sponsor: Criss Bartley
Vehicle Name: Steel Demon IV
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OPEN
CLASS
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Chamizal
Solar Car Team
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Escuela
Preparatoria "El Chamizal"
Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua
MEXICO
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Captains:
Rene Fabila & Lorenzo Renteria
Sponsors: Alejandro Martinez & Evangelina Sanchez
Vehicle Name: Apache
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Houston
Solar Race Team
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Houston
Vocational Center
Houston, Mississippi
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Captain:
Katie Weaver
Sponsor: Keith Reese
Vehicle Name: Sundancer
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Newburgh
Free Academy Solar Racing Team
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Newburgh
Free Academy
Newburgh, New York
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Captain:
Christine Miller
Sponsor: Christopher W. Eachus
Vehicle Name: Sol Machine V
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NOTE
There
is more to solar car racing than just planning and building a solar
electric vehicle. The name of the game is strategy. Strategy is getting
all aspects of construction to "come together" before a race;
strategy is understanding your vehicle through intensive testing prior
to the race; strategy is understanding the topographical road conditions
along the race course; and strategy is understanding how much
"sun" you are going to have along that race course.
To
this end, an understanding of meteorology is essential. The team that
has the best information about opportunities for getting sun can adjust
their driving plan to take advantage of these opportunities. For
example, during the 1999 Winston Solar Challenge (Dallas to Los
Angeles), teams had to cross New Mexico and Arizona during their monsoon
season. This is characterized by clouds in the early morning and late
afternoon overcast. To be successful, the teams had to realize that they
had to limit their running and sun collection to a window of 10:00 AM -
3:30 PM. Those teams hoping to get late afternoon or early morning sun
were soon running on empty.
Sponsors:
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Dell
Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is a premier provider of products and
services required for customers worldwide to build their
information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Dell,
through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and
customizes products and services to customer requirements, and
offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals.
Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com.
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Based
in Dallas, Texas, The Winston School is focused on addressing
the potential of bright students who learn differently through
individualized learning strategies and on preparing graduates
for college-level work.
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Terion,
Inc., is a leading wireless data communication and information
solution provider for mobile and remote business-to-business
applications focusing on the transportation industry.
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Pitsco,
Inc. was founded in 1971 by three industrial arts teachers who
realized a need for technical and curriculum support in the
industrial arts education field. Since its inception, Pitsco
has led the industry in supplying quality technical education
equipment and curricula, and look forward to providing
teachers with both innovation and commitment into the next
century and beyond.
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Speedway
Motorsports, Inc (SMI) is a leading promoter, marketer and
sponsor of motorsports activities in the United States. As the
owner and operator of Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor
Speedway, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway,
Infineon Raceway at Sonoma, and Texas Motor Speedway, SMI has
one of the largest portfolios of major speedway facilities in
the motorsports industry.
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The
Lightner-Sams Foundation of Dallas has generously funded the
Internship program. This program allows former Challenge
participants to return to the race to help plan, coordinate,
and judge the upcoming race, and plan for the future races.
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The
World Solar Challenge dates back to 1987 when 23 solar cars
from seven countries embarked on the first event leaving
Darwin bound for Adelaide. That first event was an outstanding
success and surprised the 'experts' when the race winner,
General Motor's 'Sunraycer' averaged nearly 67kph. Today, the
World Solar Challenge champions the creative integration of
personal development with technical and scientific expertise
across a wide range of exciting disciplines. It is truly the
brain sport of the 21st century.
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The
Texas Christian University's Information Services Department
provides a dedicated web server for displaying photos and
videos of the race.
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The
Texas Solar Energy Society is dedicated to educating the
public about the use of solar and other renewable energy
technologies. The membership includes educators, engineers,
researchers, students, bankers, electrical contractors,
architects, builders, building inspectors, home owners and
solar enthusiasts.
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The
Texas State Energy Conservation Office administers and
delivers a variety of energy efficiency and renewable programs
which significantly impact energy cost and consumption in the
institutional, industrial, transportation and residential
sectors.
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CSGServices,
Inc. (CSGS), founded in 2000, is an affiliated for-profit
company, offering customized and distinctive energy efficiency
alternatives. CSGS's offering covers a broad array of services
including appliance procurement and recycling, mechanical
engineering, efficient lighting design, thermal shell
improvements, HVAC optimization, and energy information
systems.
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Brinker
International either owns, operates, franchises, or is
involved in the ownership of 1,389 restaurants under the names
Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On The
Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Maggiano's Little Italy,
Cozymel's Coastal Grill, Corner Bakery Cafe, Big Bowl Asian
Kitchen, and Rockfish Seafood Grill.
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The
minute you walk through the arched doorway, you realize that
dining at Romano's Macaroni Grill will be a unique and
enjoyable authentic Italian experience. Our passionate chefs
prepare more than 35 Italian specialties in exhibition
kitchens while guests relax in a casual atmosphere surrounded
by attentive servers and an occasional strolling opera singer.
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In
1999, after careful market research and thorough competitive
analysis, a group of the U.S.A.'s top weather researchers and
technology innovators formed Weather Decision Technologies,
Inc. WDT provides the world's highest resolution, most
accurate weather information content to help you make the
appropriate decisions to minimize weather-related risk
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Ryder
is a Fortune 500 company providing leading-edge logistics,
supply chain, and transportation management solutions
worldwide.
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PSC
manufactures quality traffic safety devices including: L.E.D.
Traffic Signal Lamps, Speed Monitors/Displays,
Message/Information Centers, and Arrow Indicator Boards to
name a few.
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Located
in the heart of North Dallas By The Galleria, the Wyndham
Dallas North is a 14-floor high rise, surrounded by more than
200 of the Fortune 500 companies.
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The
71 Jason's Deli Restaurants (mainly in Texas) sell a total of
more than 100 items, from salad bar to big, Texas-size
sandwiches. They feature New York style deli sandwiches with a
down home Texas flair.
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Orbit
One Communications provides satellite communications for the
race, allowing race results to be updated instantaneously and
keeping race staff informed throughout the race route.
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Tucked
away in the small southwest Missouri town of Cassville, Able 2
Products Company produces lights and sirens under the SHO-ME®
brand name. Able 2 Products is generously loaning light bars
to every team for use on the lead and chase vehicles.
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Biloxi
Indian Racer
2005
Winston Solar Challenge - RULES
1
PURPOSE
The
Winston Solar Challenge is dedicated to the educational development of
science students. On a broader scale, the race objectives are to
stimulate interest in technical education, promote the use of renewable
sources of energy, and raise public awareness of these issues.
2
ADMINISTRATION
2.1
Application of Regulations
- The regulations will apply to the Winston Solar Challenge, hereinafter
referred to as the "event."
2.2
Effective Date of Regulations
- The regulations become effective when issued in final form on May 27,
2005.
2.3
Right to Revise Regulations
- The sponsor, as defined in section 2.5
below, reserves the right to revise these regulations at any time by
providing the participant written notice of the revisions in the form of
Race Updates.
2.4
Acceptance of Regulations
- All persons or groups selected to participate in the event are assumed
to know the regulations. Their participation in the event will
constitute acceptance.
2.5
Sponsor - The
primary sponsor of the event is The Winston School, 5707 Royal Lane,
Dallas, Texas 75229.
2.6
Selection of Race Officials
- The sponsor will select race officials for this competition. These
officials will be instructed in and be responsible for specific duties.
2.7
Authority of Officials
- Winston Solar Challenge Officials will have the authority and
responsibility to apply these regulations.
3
ENTRIES
3.1
Selection of Entries
- Entries for the event are selected through a proposal system
consisting of the evaluation of the application submitted by teams
desiring to participate. The sponsor will select up to twenty proposals
total from the classic and open divisions to participate in the event.
The sponsor will also select up to 5 proposals from the demonstration
division to participate in the event.
3.2
Teams and Drivers
- Any number of people may act as the race team, however, during the
event, it is suggested that a manageable core team of approximately
twelve members be designated as "the race team."
3.3
Team Provisions
- During each Winston Solar Challenge, special meal opportunities are
provided to the teams in the form of Open and Closing Banquets and one
meal per day. The WSC will provide each team with identification tags
and meal tickets for up to 12 team members and 2 chaperons per team. Larger
teams must make reimbursement arrangements with the sponsor prior to
arriving in Dallas. A special water facility will be provided to the
teams at the race start, required stops, impound, and qualifiers. All
other water requirements must be supplied by the teams.
3.4
Makeup of Teams
- Teams, including drivers, will consist of high school students in
grades 9-12. Twelfth grade includes the summer following the student's
last year in high school. Team members must be from the same school
district.
3.5
Qualifiers -
Each team must successfully participate in a qualifier before they will
be allowed to compete in the main event. Qualifiers will be held the day
immediately preceding the race, as specifically announced in the
Appendix. The qualifier will hereinafter be referred to as "scrutineering."
Teams
must also go through a pre-scrutineering process in June. Teams must
make arrangements with the race staff for a visit to inspect their solar
car. Teams will be required to present a 20-minute oral presentation to
the race staff. Teams must also submit updated application and documents
as specified in section 3.6
3.6
Data Sheets -
Each team must submit data sheets no later than April 1st of the year in
which they intend to race. The sheets must include all vehicle
specifications including weight, dimensions, motor type, solar cell
type, solar array power output, battery type and capacity, braking
systems, and wheel type. All crew members, designated drivers, and
faculty advisors must also be listed. The information from the data
sheets will provide the basis for selection of event participants, and
will appear in the Official Race Booklet.
Five
additional documents must accompany the Data Sheets:
(1)
Complete, detailed drawing(s) showing the mechanical structure of the
vehicle. This should be drawn with a drafting program such as AutoCAD
for clarity and is not limited to one page. The drawing(s) must
include crush zones, frame structure, and overall dimensions in three
views (front, side, top). A final updated drawing must be submitted
upon check in to the event if there has been any design changes since
the first drawing was submitted.
(2)
A complete, detailed schematic showing the electrical layout of the
vehicle. This schematic must include but does not need to be limited
to all the wiring for the propulsion, solar, instrument, and battery
systems. A final and current schematic must be submitted upon check in
to the event.
(3)
A team photo, in color, at least 5 X 7 inches in size. The photo must
clearly show the solar car and team members.
(4)
Manufacturer's data sheets for the propulsion system batteries,
including, but not limited to voltage per battery, capacity per
battery, weight of each battery, and proof that batteries are
lead-acid.
(5)
Manufacturer's data sheets for the solar cells you intend to use,
including, but not limited to the size of each solar cell, the
efficiency rating, the number of watts per cell, and the list price of
each solar cell.
Teams
will forfeit $100 of their refund [See Section
10.3] for failing to supply a complete, detailed drawing showing the
mechanical structure of the vehicle, and an additional $100 for failing
to supply a complete, detailed schematic showing the electrical layout
of the vehicle. Lack of detail or failure to supply a document may also
result in teams forfeiting part of their refund.
3.7
Changing Entry Data Sheets
- Entrants may change the data presented on their Data Sheets [ See
Section 3.6] up to the scheduled time of scrutineering, however, changes
after June 1st may not appear in the Official Race Booklet.
3.8
Vehicle Design and Construction
- It is the intent of the event that the solar cars be designed and
constructed by high school students. The major components of the vehicle
(frame, body, solar array, battery compartment, motor mount, drive
system, electrical system, suspension, running gear, and lighting
system) must be designed and constructed completely by the students. Off
the shelf components (e.g., wheel hubs, brake calipers, power trackers,
motors, motor controllers, suspension/steering components, wheels, etc.)
may be used as long as the selection of these components was made
exclusively by the students. Teams can receive contributions of
off-the-shelf components from other solar teams.
The
students may seek the advice of engineers or other design consultants.
Parts may be fabricated by specialty shops (for welding, machining,
etc.) as long as the students specify what the specialty shop is to do,
through drawings or specification sheets prepared by the students.
However, it is the spirit of the event to learn how to build a solar
car, and it is recommended that students perform whatever tasks they can
to construct the solar car on their own. During scrutineering, judges
will strenuously question the students to determine compliance with this
rule.
Apache
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OFFICIAL RACE COURSE
The
Official Race Course on even-numbered years will be the Texas Motor
Speedway. The Official Race Course for odd-numbered years will be
announced in the Appendix to these Rules.
5
SOLAR CAR REGULATIONS
5.1
Solar Car Dimensions
- All solar cars entered will have the following maximum dimensions:
length = 5 meters; height = 1.6 meters; width = 1.8 meters. Minimum
height is 1 meter. When turning corners, wheels and wheel fastenings may
exceed these dimensions. A height exception will only be granted to
antennas.
Solar
cars entered in previous events may continue to participate until the
2007 race year, so long as the overall solar car dimensions and solar
array dimensions have not changed.
5.2
Structure -
Safety is the Sponsor's primary concern with regard to the structural
development and fabrication of the solar cars.
Insufficient
regard for structural safety will result in disqualification from the
event during scrutineering. In specific, judges will require teams to
show a specific crush zone designed to help protect the driver in
the event of collision. Teams not being able to demonstrate a
specific crush zone will receive a significant penalty and risk possible
disqualification from the race.
Crush
zone is defined as an area of the car designed to collapse in an effort
to absorb some of the impact from a collision without impacting the
driver space. A crush zone must be considered for frontal, side, and
rear collisions. Therefore, the driver, when seated, must have a minimum
of 15 cm of horizontal distance from his or her shoulders, hips, and
feet to the inside of the most exterior structural frame member.
5.2.1
Stability - To
ensure stability under various road conditions, the vehicle must employ
either a three or four wheel design. If a three wheel design is used,
the WSC strongly suggests that the single wheel should be in the rear of
the vehicle, with two wheels in front. During scruntineering, cars must
demonstrate the stability of the vehicle. Either the front or rear
wheel(s) or both may be powered, and either the front or rear wheel(s)
may be used to steer the vehicle.
5.2.2
Body of the Vehicle
- Although windshields are required, solar cars need not have a body or
covering unless the race judges determine that the driving of that
vehicle would be unsafe and/or create an unreasonable risk of harm to
the driver.
5.2.3
Roll Cage - All
solar cars must be equipped with a roll cage that encompasses the entire
driver. The roll cage shall be a fixed, integral part of the solar car
structure. The protection provided for the driver in a collision must be
documented in the team's mechanical drawings. In addition to providing
collision and rollover protection, the roll cage must be designed so as
to deflect body/array panels of the car away from the driver in the
event of an accident.
5.2.3.1
Minimum Dimensions
- The roll cage tubing must have a minimum outside diameter of 1.9 cm.
There must be at least 5 cm of clearance in all directions between the
roll cage and the driver seated in the normal driving position.
5.2.3.2
Waivers - Teams
wanting to use alternate dimensions must submit a waiver request to Race
Officials before April 1. The waiver request must document what
materials will be used and how these materials afford equivalent
protection for the driver. A detailed mechanical drawing (in three
views) must be included, showing the dimensions, material, and location
of the roll cage members. No waivers will be granted by Race Officials
after June 1.
Waiver
requests may be electronically submitted to Race Officials, so long as
the request is saved in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format and the
mechanical drawing is saved in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Adobe PDF format.
Waiver requests may also be submitted by sending four copies of the
request and mechanical drawing by mail to Race Officials.
5.2.4
Roll Bar - The
roll bar is the structural frame member that extends above the
driver’s head, protecting the driver in the event of a roll-over. All
solar cars must be equipped with a roll bar that is welded to the frame.
The roll bar must also be a fixed, integral part of the frame and cannot
be removed.
5.2.4.1
Minimum Dimensions
- The roll bar tubing must have a minimum outside diameter of 5 cm. It
must also have a minimum wall thickness of 1.0 mm for chromoly steel,
1.5 mm for carbon steel, and 3.2 mm for aluminum.
5.2.4.2
Waivers - Teams
wanting to use alternate materials or dimensions must submit a waiver
request to Race Officials before April 1. The waiver request must
document what alternate materials will be used and how these materials
afford equivalent protection for the driver. A detailed mechanical
drawing (in three views) must be included, showing the dimensions,
material, and location of the roll bar. No waivers will be granted by
Race Officials after June 1.
Waiver
requests may be electronically submitted to Race Officials, so long as
the request is saved in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format and the
mechanical drawing is saved in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Adobe PDF format.
Waiver requests may also be submitted by sending four copies of the
request and mechanical drawing by mail to Race Officials.
5.3
Power - Global
solar radiation received by the car directly from the sun is the only
power source that will be used for propulsion.
5.3.1
Solar Cell and Array Size Limitations
- Only terrestrial-grade solar cells will be allowed, except for the
provisions set out in Section
12. The solar array may be configured in any way, provided that it lies
within the maximum dimensions of the solar car.
When
stationary, the solar array may have any orientation. The solar array
must remain mounted on the outside of the vehicle, except as provided in
Section 5.19; the solar array cannot be dismantled and carried inside
the vehicle.
The
solar array cannot be reconfigured without specific written permission
of the Race Officials. Reconfiguration is defined as changing the
position or orientation of any portion of the array. Changing the
position or orientation of the entire array, when stationary, is not
considered reconfiguration. When stationary, the array may exceed the
maximum height of the solar car so long as the array is not
reconfigured.
No
reflector-type device can be used to enhance the collection capacity of
the panel. All leads extending from the solar array must be properly
protected to eliminate shock hazards.
Solar
cars entered in previous events may continue to participate until the
2007 race year, so long as the overall solar car dimensions and solar
array dimensions have not changed.
5.3.2
Measuring the Array
- The area of the solar array will be calculated by measuring the length
and width from the outside edges of the active part of the solar cells.
Spaces or gaps between the cells will be included in the total area.
Solar
cars entered in previous events may continue to participate until the
2007 race year, so long as the overall solar car dimensions and solar
array dimensions have not changed.
5.3.3
Supplemental Batteries
- All solar cars must be equipped with supplemental batteries to power
solar car accessories, such as, but not limited to, radios, electronic
speedometers, cameras, memory devices, computers (only if used for data
gathering and not to control the vehicle systems), and telemetry
transmission, and they must be totally isolated from the propulsion
system of the solar car. The main battery pack may not be used to power
anything other than propulsion devices.
5.3.3.1
Battery Type -
There are no regulations limiting the type, voltage, or weight of
supplemental batteries.
5.3.3.2
Low Battery Warning System
- The supplemental batteries powering the following equipment: (1)
lights; (2) horn; and (3) battery box air circulation fans, must be
equipped with a low voltage warning system that will aggressively warn
the driver when the supplemental battery pack is getting low.
5.3.3.3
Enclosure -
Supplemental batteries must be properly secured to the solar car’s
frame. If sealed batteries are not used, the supplemental batteries must
be enclosed in a battery box that is separate from the main battery
pack.
5.3.3.4
DC-DC Converters
- Solar car accessories may not be powered by the main battery pack
using DC-DC converters.
5.4
Motors/Gear Ratios/Tires
- There are no regulations limiting the selection of motors, tires, or
gears on solar cars. It has been noted, however, that tires undergo
greater wear on their sides during the closed-track events as compared
to the cross-country events. This unusual wear can be attributed to the
slant of the closed track.
5.5
Storage of Solar Radiation
- All solar cars in the event will be allowed to store solar-generated
energy.
5.5.1
Battery Type -
In the interest of cost and standardization, only rechargeable,
commercial production, lead-acid batteries are permitted. The total
weight of the batteries (alone) can not exceed 275 pounds. There is no
limit applied to system voltage, number of cells, or modules.
5.5.1.1
Battery Weight Penalty
- Teams that exceed the weight limitation will be penalized 2.5 miles
per pound over the 275 pound limit.
5.5.2
Battery System - The
main battery pack must be fully contained in enclosures that can be
sealed by race officials (thus sealing the batteries). A hasp latch for
the battery enclosure will assist race officials in complying with this
section of the rules. Battery enclosures will be equipped with a forced
air ventilation system, which must operate whenever the battery system
is electrically connected to the solar car. Such ventilation system must
exhaust to the exterior of the solar car. All electrical cables must be
properly sized to expected system currents. Teams that choose to power
their venting fans from a supplemental battery must comply with the
requirements set out within section
5.3.3.
A
battery enclosure is defined as a rigid box-like structure that provides
protection and stability to the battery system in the event of
collision. Battery bag devices are not appropriate. The battery
enclosure must be secured to the chassis of the vehicle.
5.5.3
Main Fuse - A
separate fuse (not a circuit breaker) will be placed in series with the
main battery. The fuse's rating will not exceed 200% of the maximum
expected current draw. All low voltage taps from the main battery will
be separately fused. All fuses must be placed first in series with the
battery starting at the positive connection.
5.5.4
Array Disconnect
- The solar charging system will be equipped with a manually operated
high current switch to quickly disconnect the solar array from the main
battery pack. The array disconnect must directly interrupt the current
from the array to the battery and must be capable of carrying and
interrupting the peak array current. This device will not operate a
separate contact, relay, or solenoid switch.
The
switch must be clearly labeled in 10mm-high letters as the "Array
Disconnect" and be plainly marked (10mm-high letters) with
"ON" and "OFF" positions.
The
switch must physically be located as near to the battery pack as
practical and be operable from outside the solar car. This means that
the canopy or motor compartment does not have to be opened first to
activate the disconnect.
When
both the array disconnect and the motor disconnect are thrown, the solar
array, main battery pack, and motor must be disconnected from each
other.
5.5.5
Motor Disconnect
- Solar cars must have a "kill" switch wired to disconnect all
power to the motor. The motor disconnect must directly interrupt the
current through the motor and must be capable of carrying and
interrupting the full load motor current.
The
switch must be clearly marked in 10mm-high letters as the "Motor
Disconnect," and be within easy reach from both the driver's
position and from outside the solar car. The switch must be plainly
marked (10mm-high letters) with "ON" and "OFF"
positions.
The
motor disconnect must be separate from the array disconnect. This device
will not operate a separate contact, relay, or solenoid switch.
In
the case where a brushless DC motor is used, the motor disconnect switch
may be placed in the main DC current loop supplying power to the motor
controller, or alternatively, at least two of the three main leads
between the controller and the motor must be interrupted by the motor
kill switch.
Two
switches wired directly in series may be used so that one of the
switches is within easy reach from the driver's position and the other
switch is within easy reach from the outside of the solar car. If two
switches are used, each switch must be able to interrupt full load
current.
When
both the array disconnect and the motor disconnect are thrown, the solar
array, main battery pack, and motor must be disconnected from each
other.
5.5.6
Electrical System Grounding
- The main battery pack or any propulsion system components may not be
grounded to the solar car’s frame. The supplemental battery pack may
be grounded to the solar car’s frame, but is discouraged by Race
Officials.
5.5.7
Assistance Devices
- Any device used to assist the start, stop, or powering of a solar car
must be carried on the solar car and must be a permanent part of the
electrical system. Once the race has started, teams will not be allowed
to plug any devices into the solar car except telemetry equipment and
multimeters.
5.6
Seating Position
- All seating must position the occupant's head higher than his or her
feet. No head-first positioning will be allowed for the driver.
5.7
Visibility - In
the normal driving position, each driver's eyes must be a minimum of
70cm above the ground.
5.7.1
Forward Visibility -
From the position identified in section
5.6, above, all drivers must be able to see, without artificial
assistance: (1) a point on the ground 8 meters in front of the solar
car; and (2) a minimum of 10 degrees above the horizon on level ground.
5.7.2
Side Visibility - From
the position identified in section
5.6, above, all drivers must be able to see, without artificial
assistance, 90 degrees to either side at all times. This must be
essentially unobstructed by the solar car structure. The intent is for
the driver to see oncoming traffic, left and right.
5.7.3
Rear Visibility
- All solar cars must be equipped with a rear vision system that will
allow the driver to see a vehicle 15 meters directly behind the solar
car, as well as see vehicles 45 degrees in each direction approaching
from the rear. If an electronic rear vision system is used, it must
operate whenever the solar car is operating under its own power.
5.8
Braking - The
intent of the Sponsor is to require that solar cars be capable of
braking and coming to a safe stop based upon road and traffic
conditions. To this end, solar cars will be equipped with two separate,
independent braking systems. This means that there must be two separate
hand or foot pedals (one for each braking system) and that each is
connected to a different actuating device. Regenerative brakes are not
considered a separate, independent braking system for consideration in
this rule.
During
scrutineering, solar cars will be required to demonstrate their braking
capability at both 20 mph and at the vehicle's maximum speed.
5.8.1
Low Speed - At
20 mph, the driver must be able to bring the vehicle to a safe,
controlled stop in no more than 2.5 seconds.
5.8.2
High Speed - At
the vehicle's maximum speed, the driver must be able to bring the
vehicle to a safe, controlled stop without drifting out of the
appropriate lane of travel, and within a reasonable time frame based on
that vehicle's maximum speed.
5.9
Turning Radius
- Solar car wheels must be able to make a U-turn in a 15-meter wide
lane.
5.10
Warning Systems
5.10.1
Lighting -
Solar cars must have stoplights, front and rear turn indicators, and
hazard lights visible from 30 meters away. The geometric visibility of
each light should be 45 degrees from center and 15 degrees up and down.
Teams will receive a "moving violation" for each incidence of
non-working lights. Once the team is notified by a race official that
they have a non-working light, they must safely remove themselves from
the race and make the necessary repairs.
5.10.2
Audible Warning
- Drivers must be able to give audible warning to pedestrians and other
vehicles using a horn rated at greater than 92 decibels. If the horn is
located inside the passenger compartment, it must be properly secured
prevent injury during a collision.
In
closed-track races, the horn must be sounded when a solar car attempts
to overtake and pass another vehicle.
5.11
Driver Safety -
Teams must take whatever steps necessary to protect the safety and
well-being of the drivers. Driver safety measures include, but are not
limited to:
5.11.1
Safety Belts -
Solar cars must be equipped with a minimum of a three-point lap and
shoulder belt. The use of safety belts is mandatory at any time the
vehicle is moving. The belts must be attached securely to a structural
component or main frame member of the solar car. The harness must be
attached with bolts at least grade 8 and 3/8" in diameter.
5.11.2
Impact Protection - The
driver compartment must be equipped with structural components that help
protect the driver from vehicle roll-over, or from front or side
impacts, in compliance with Rule
5.2 (above).
5.11.3
Protection from Vehicle Components
- All equipment housed within the vehicle must be adequately secured to
the main frame to prevent the shifting of that equipment during an
impact. Special emphasis is placed on securing the batteries due to
their weight and potential for environmental damage.
5.11.4
Windshield -
All solar cars will utilize windshields at all times to protect the
driver from road hazards.
5.11.5
Cockpit Egress
- The driver must be able to demonstrate that unassisted egress can be
achieved in less than 15 seconds in the event of an emergency. The
"exit process" will be carefully checked by race officials
during scrutineering. Other team members can not assist the driver
during this required "exit process."
5.11.6
Fire Extinguishers
- Cockpits must be equipped with a fire extinguisher which can be easily
reached by the driver in the event of an emergency. Chase vehicles must
also be equipped with a fire extinguisher.
5.11.7
Liquid Container
- Cockpits must be equipped with a plastic liquid container filled with
water, which can be easily reached by the driver.
5.11.8
Belly Pan - The
cockpit must be equipped with a full belly pan to isolate the driver
from the road.
5.11.9
Ultimate Driver Safety
- Each team must recognize that the ultimate responsibility for driver
safety rests with the individual solar teams and not with the Winston
Solar Challenge, or its officials.
5.11.10
Air Circulation
- Forced air ventilation must be provided for the solar car's driver.
This is particularly important for the health and safety of the driver
while the vehicle is powered but not in motion. Power for this system
can come from a supplemental battery. This requirement applies whether
or not the driver's compartment is enclosed or open.
5.11.11
Driver Seat -
When the driver is seated in the normal driving position, the driver’s
seat must provide back and neck support for the driver, such that
whiplash will be minimized in case of an accident or sudden stop.
5.12
Throttle -
Accelerator mechanisms on solar cars must be free moving and when
released, must return to the zero current position. If the solar car is
equipped with cruise control, it must be designed with an automatic
shut-off when the brake is activated.
5.13
Covers and Shields
- The solar car's revolving parts must be suitably covered to prevent
accidental contact. All steering linkage must be shielded from the
contact of the driver. If a flywheel is used, it must be covered by a
National Hot Rod Association-approved shield.
5.14
Electrical Shock Hazards
- All conductors must be properly insulated. All conductors operating at
greater than 36 volts must be marked with "High Voltage"
warning signs. All un-encapsulated solar cells and panels must be marked
with "High Voltage" warning signs.
All
leads extending from the solar array must be properly protected to
eliminate accidental shock hazards resulting from participants or
bystanders coming in contact with these leads.
Encapsulation
is defined as
any covering designed to protect the solar cells and prevent shock
hazards. This includes, but is not limited to, glass, plastic, resins,
and acrylic coverings.
Race
Officials strongly suggest
the following steps to improve safety:
(1)
When working with the battery box, be sure that you only use one hand,
and that the other hand is kept behind your back. In the event of an
electrical shock, the charge will not pass through the entire body.
(2)
When working with the battery box, be sure to use rubberized tools to
insulate against the possibility of electrical shocks.
(3)
Students working in the battery box require continuous supervision by
teacher/sponsors.
(4)
When working with the battery box, be sure to wear eye protection (a
full face shield is best) to protect against battery explosions caused
by sparks or arcing.
5.15
Radios - Solar
cars must be equipped with a two-way radio to allow communication with
the chase vehicle. Teams must demonstrate during scrutineering that the
transmission from the solar car can be received at a distance of at
least 0.5 miles. If a radio system "goes down" during a racing
event, drivers must immediately withdraw from the race until repairs are
made. The clock continues to run during these repairs.
Judges
will make every effort to ensure that a team's radio communications will
remain private, unless there is a safety issue involved.
5.17
Fasteners - All
fasteners associated with the vehicle's suspension, steering, brakes,
seat belts, battery chassis, and drive train must be equipped with
locking nuts, double nuts, or nuts secured with safety wire or cotter
pins. Loctite may be used in areas of difficult accessibility.
5.18
Graphics
5.18.1
Inappropriate Graphics
- The race organizer reserves the right to disapprove any graphic it
deems offensive.
5.18.2
Sponsored Graphics
- Teams must reserve a space 4 x 8 inches on each side of the solar car
for sponsored graphics.
5.19
Umbilical Cord
- To position a solar car's solar array in a favorable position for
charging, an umbilical cord may be used. This cord must be no longer
than 3 meters, and must be carried on the solar car.
The
purpose of the umbilical cord is to provide the racing participant the
means to keep the array electrically connected to the vehicle, though
physically removed from the vehicle to receive more favorable sunlight.
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NATURE OF THE EVENT
In
even-numbered years, the event will consist of a multi-day closed track
race. Teams will cover the same course each day with the same specific
start and finish line at the Texas Motor Speedway. The team that
completes the most miles during the race will be declared the winner.
The details of even-numbered year events will be spelled out in Rules
Updates for that specific year's event.
On
odd-numbered years, the event will consist of a cross-country race.
Teams will race three days, rest one day, and race an additional 3-4
days. The team with the most miles over the course of the race will be
declared the winner. The details of odd-numbered year events will be
spelled out in Rules Updates for that specific year's event.
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DATES AND LOCATIONS
7.1
Race Events -
Teams will be required to take part in all special race events and
activities as set out in the Rules Updates, including all
scheduled pre-race and post-race events. Additional events may be added
to this list. Teams will be notified at Team Check-In which precedes the
Opening Banquet. Teams failing to participate in all events and
activities may be disqualified from the race.
7.2
Items Provided by the Winston Solar Challenge
-
Comprehensive
Race Booklet
-
Guide
to Hotel/Motel/Campsite Accommodations
-
Emergency
Medical Personnel
-
Judges
Accompanying Each Team
-
On-road
police protection (where appropriate)
-
One
meal per day from the Opening Banquet to the Closing Banquet (For up
to 12 team members and 2 Advisors)
-
Special
Texas License Plate (For cross-country events only)
-
Caution:
Solar Car Ahead
Sign
-
Drinking
Water (At Scrutineering, Start & Finish Lines, Media Stops, and
Vehicle Impound)
-
Security
for Solar Cars during nightly impounds
7.3
Items Provided by WSC Entrants
- All items not specifically enumerated in Section
7.2 (above) will be provided by entrants, unless set out in Rules
Updates. Teams must remember to provide driver's licenses for
designated Team Drivers, as well as Proof of Vehicle Liability
Insurance.
7.4
Trailering Provisions
- The cross-country race course contains specific trailering provisions.
Please refer to the Rules Updates for that specific race. These
provisions may change from one cross-country race to the next, depending
on road conditions.
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SCHEDULED TIMES
Central
Daylight Time is the "official" time for all race events. When
a cross-country race moves into another time zone, the time within the
zone when the race day started will be considered the "official
time" for all race events conducted in that new time zone on that
race day.
8.1
Racing - Each
day of racing will begin at 9:00 AM. Each team will be released from an
official Starting Line at 3-minute intervals and all racing will stop 8
hours after the team is released.
8.2
Charging -
Teams may charge their solar car batteries during daylight hours up to
the time for impounding the vehicles. Charging of all batteries,
including the main battery pack and supplemental batteries, must be done
in the presence of a race official. The main battery pack can only be
charged by direct solar radiation.
8.3
Impound - All
solar cars will be impounded under event security at 9:00 PM each day.
Teams may start removing their solar cars from the Impound after 6:00
AM. Once the race has begun, no team will be allowed to remove their
vehicle from the Impound without the escort of a race official. The car
must remain under the direct supervision of a race official throughout
the day until it is again submitted for impound. Teams violating this
rule may be disqualified from the race.
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SCRUTINEERING
9.1
Time - Solar
cars will be inspected to verify compliance with the regulations at 8:00
AM on the day preceding the race. Vehicles not ready to begin
scrutineering at this time will be penalized up to 5 miles.
9.2
Inspected Solar Cars
- Solar Cars that pass scrutineering will be allowed to participate in
the race. Vehicles that do not pass scrutineering must correct the
deficiency in order to be considered for participation in the event.
After repairs are made, the team has the responsibility to notify race
officials that their vehicle is again ready for scrutineering. Vehicles
will continue to be inspected until 12:30 PM on the day preceding the
race. Scrutineering will officially end at this time unless an extension
is specifically announced by race officials.
9.3
Safety - Each
team is responsible for the road-worthiness of its solar car. Passing
the scrutineering process does not relieve the team of its
responsibility, nor impose any liability on the race organizers. Solar
Cars must be maintained in a safe, road-worthy condition at all times.
9.4
Liability -
Teams will be required to sign a Release of Liability Form prior to
admission to the event. Proof of Vehicle Liability Insurance will also
be required at the time of scrutineering must be submitted no later than
June 15th.
9.5
Spare Batteries
- Any spare batteries a team wishes to utilize for possible replacement
during the event must be inspected and tagged during scrutineering.
9.6
Braking - Solar cars
will be required to meet the braking guidelines set out in Section
5.8. Failure to meet these guidelines will require the team to make the
necessary changes to bring their vehicle into compliance, and then to be
re-tested. Any solar car that does not pass the brake test will not be
allowed to enter the race.
9.7
Handling -
Solar cars will be required to run through a slalom course to ensure
proper handling when lateral forces are exerted on the frame and wheel
assemblies.
9.8
Safety Meeting
- Team drivers and advisors will be required to attend a safety meeting
scheduled during the scrutineering process.
9.9
Safety Equipment
- Each team must demonstrate during scrutineering that it is prepared to
handle emergencies. This includes the designation of a team safety
coordinator. The following equipment must be easily accessible to
the team: fire extinguishers (both on the solar car and the chase
vehicles), traffic cones or warning triangles, flags, safety vests, and
jack stands. Jack stands must be used whenever the solar car is off the
ground for maintenance.
9.10
Post-Race Inspection -
At the conclusion of the event, the race officials will conduct a
post-race inspection of the first place team in each division. In
addition, race officials will have the discretion to conduct post-race
inspections for all other teams. The post-race inspection will confirm
that the car complies with event regulations and that the components in
the car agree with the final Data Sheets [ See
Section 3.6] submitted to the event. If a car fails any portion of the
post-race inspection, the team will be penalized based on the provisions
set out in Section 27.
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REGISTRATION
10.1
Purpose - The
purpose of registration is to identify participants and vehicles taking
part in the event.
10.2
Registration Deadline
- Teams must file registration papers no later than April 1st of each
race year. To accommodate the publication of the Race Booklet, no team
will be admitted to the race after May 31st.
10.3
Fees - The
registration fee is $500. A check for $400 will be refunded to the team
upon arrival and qualification at the Texas Motor Speedway, except in
the following instances:
(a)
Teams registering after April 1st will not be entitled to the refund.
(b)
Teams will forfeit $100 of their refund for failing to supply a
complete, final drawing showing the mechanical structure of the
vehicle, and an additional $100 for failing to supply a complete,
final schematic showing the electrical layout.
10.4
License Plates
- No license plates are required on the closed-track events. The WSC
will supply a 30-day special Texas License Plate for cross-country
events.
10.5
Participants Registered
- Any person taking part in the event must be registered, and must wear
an official WSC Identification Badge around their neck at all times.
This includes media, sponsors, officials, guests, and teams. The
Identification Badge must be visible at all times.
10.6
Driver Restrictions
- Solar car team drivers must have a valid driver's license. All drivers
will be specifically identified at registration. Only registered drivers
will be allowed to drive during the event. On each day of the race,
solar car drivers must report the name (and function) of any drug that
they are using. The report should be made during the drivers' meeting to
the Assistant Race Director.
10.7
Driver Weight -
No ballast provisions will be imposed on any team.
10.8
Liability Insurance
- Teams must submit proof of liability insurance on their solar car no
later than June 15th of the year in which they intend to race. Teams not
complying with this rule will receive an automatic penalty during
Scrutineering.
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STARTING ORDER
The
starting order for the first official day will be determined by a
drawing at the Opening Banquet. On all other days, the starting order
will be determined by the solar cars' previous day mileage.
The
solar cars will be released from an official Starting Line at 3-minute
intervals. If a solar car is not ready for its assigned starting slot,
all following cars will move up one slot, and the detained car will
become the last on the grid.
12
LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION
(1)
Race participants must choose to participate in one of three divisions
of racing:
CLASSIC
DIVISION -
Classic Division retains all the rules and regulations set out in this
race booklet. No hub motors can be used. Solar cells must be rated
below 16% efficiency.
OPEN
DIVISION -
Open Division provides teams the option to implement new, more costly
technologies within their solar car design or vary the dimensions of
their solar car. If a team uses a hub motor, or utilizes terrestrial
or space-grade solar cells that have a rated efficiency of 16% or
above, they must enter the Open Division. The size limitations of the
solar array remain the same, however, individual solar cells may be
less than 100 square centimeters. The list price for all bare solar
cells must be less than $10/watt; teams may pay extra for cutting,
tabbing, or lamination of cells. The limitations on type and weight of
batteries remain the same.
DEMONSTRATION
DIVISION -
Demonstration Division provides a way for Winston Solar Challenge
alumni to participate in this race. Teams entering this division must
be composed of high school graduates, and the majority of team members
must have previously participated in a Winston Solar Challenge event.
Vehicles entered into the Demonstration Division are limited to the
same rules and regulations as the Classic Division.
(2)
Trophies and Awards will be granted in both the Classic and Open
Divisions.
(3)
The judges will select one vehicle to receive the World Solar Challenge
Award, based upon which team would best represent the Winston Solar
Challenge at the next World Solar Challenge. Factors to be considered by
the judges include: (a) speed; (b) efficiency; (c) endurance ability;
(d) results of the overall race; (e) team dedication to the spirit of
solar racing; and (f) good sportsmanship.
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SCORING
Official
times and distances are the responsibility of race officials. The
details for the scoring of each race will be set out in that event's
specific Rules Updates. Daily race results will be posted on the
race trailer prior to the start of the next day's competition.
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DRIVER MEETING
Drivers
and Team Sponsors must attend a briefing at 8:00 AM each race day. A
major penalty will be imposed on any team not attending this important
session.
15
OVERNIGHT
15.1
Impound - The
impound will be a building, tent, or protected parking lot where every
solar car will be secured under the direction and supervision of race
officials. There will be no vehicle maintenance allowed on the solar
cars while in the Impound. Solar cars transported to the Impound and
arriving after 9:00 PM will be impounded immediately upon arrival.
15.2
Garage - The
garage will be an area for charging and maintaining vehicles before and
after the impound. No other vehicles will be permitted in the garage
area.
15.3
Support Vehicle Parking
- All support vehicles must be parked in this area. Maintenance or
repair of solar cars requiring close proximity to their support vehicles
must be done in the support vehicle parking area.
15.4
Headquarters -
Event Headquarters will be located near the Impound and Garage area. All
official announcements and postings will be at the Headquarters.
15.5
Accommodations
- Teams are responsible for securing their own accommodations. In
Dallas, the official WSC Hotel is the Dallas Parkway Hilton
[972.661.3600]. On cross-country races, a special list of event hotels
will be mailed to teams prior to the event so that timely reservations
can be secured. Special team prices are available at all
event
hotels.
Sundancer
II
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MANDATORY STOPS
Teams
are required to make specific stops during the race day. Solar charging,
vehicle maintenance, team needs, and driver rotation are allowed during
these stops. Teams are "off the clock" during the time that
they are within an official "stop" area.
Specified
Stops - At Team
Check-in, teams will receive a detailed list of stops. These include
media opportunities, organized lunch breaks, vehicle inspections, or
required trailering. All specified stops are "off the clock."
Un-Specified
Stops - On
occasion, team members may need to make an unspecified hygiene stop. If
this occurs, the team should plan ahead so that the solar car can
continue on the race. Chase cars can be swapped so that team members can
seek necessary relief, so long as adequate provision is made for the
race official to continue on with the solar car. Any unspecified stop is
"on the clock."
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CHECKPOINTS
Checkpoints
will be established along the course. Failure to pass a checkpoint may
result in race disqualification.
18
MAINTENANCE
Vehicles
can be repaired and maintained at any time during the day except when
public or media events make it inappropriate, or during the impound. Any
component of the solar car may be changed or repaired with the following
restrictions.
18.1
Batteries -
Cells, modules, or battery packs may not be replaced for any reason
other than malfunction or accident. Decisions to exchange all or part of
a battery system must be communicated first to a race official who will
record the exchange and penalty. The judge must observe the breaking of
any battery seal, date, and initial the broken seal. The chief
scrutineer has the authority to impose further penalties if a team, in
effecting a battery replacement, has gained an unfair advantage over the
other teams or has otherwise departed from the spirit of the
competition.
Number modules replaced
----------------------- x 100 miles = Penalty
Total number of modules
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ACCIDENTS
All
accidents must be reported to a race official immediately. Failure to do
so may result in expulsion from the event. In the case of an accident
involving personal injury and/or property damage, notification of the
appropriate emergency personnel will have priority.
19.1
Re-Inspection -
If a solar car is involved in an accident, it must be re-inspected by
race officials. If the safety of any solar car is in question during the
race or during the scrutineering process, a race official may require
re-inspection prior to that vehicle's resuming the race or resuming the
scrutineering process. No time will be charged to that vehicle's team
during the safety inspection.
20
WITHDRAWALS
Any
team that has agreed to participate must fulfill its obligation unless
specifically excused by the race organizer. Any team wishing to withdraw
must notify the organizer in writing.
21
PUSHING/TRAILERING
Solar
cars may be pushed under the following conditions: (1) Into and out of
the required Impound; (2) After the team is "off the clock" at
Mandatory Stops; and (3) During an "on-the-clock" situation
when a race official authorizes "pushing" to protect the
safety of the team. Trailering will be allowed as specifically set out
in that event's Race Updates.
22
SUPPORT VEHICLES
Teams
must have all their support vehicles registered and properly marked at
the time of scrutineering.
22.1
Cross-Country Support Vehicles
- Teams will be allowed two support vehicles on the course with the
solar car: a lead vehicle (driven with lights on) directly in-front of
the solar car, and a chase vehicle directly behind the solar car. All
support vehicles on the race course must have roof-mounted flashing
amber lights. The chase vehicle must also carry a rear-mounted sign
(supplied by the race organizer) that reads: "Caution! Solar Car
Ahead." If the team has a lead vehicle, it must be no further than
10 vehicle lengths ahead of the solar car, nor closer than 4 vehicle
lengths ahead of the solar car to prevent "drafting." The lead
vehicle is required whenever the solar car is driven on the highway. The
chase vehicle must remain within 3-5 vehicle lengths from the solar car
at all times, including media stops, rest stops, trailering, repairs,
etc. It is suggested that the lead vehicle pull the trailer that stores
the solar car. Any other support vehicles must keep a distance away from
the lead and chase vehicle to allow traffic to pass.
Teams
must provide space in the chase vehicle for a race judge and race
telemetry equipment.
22.2
Closed-Track Event
- Teams will be allowed one support vehicle in the event that the solar
car stops on the track. This support vehicle must have a roof-mounted
flashing amber light. The support vehicle will only carry enough
equipment to facilitate the solar car's return to the pit area. No
significant repairs will be made on the track itself. In the event that
the car must be trailered, teams are required to first get the
permission of the Chief Race Official so that removal of the vehicle
from the track can be carried out without undue hazard to the other
racing solar cars.
22.3
Accompanying -
At any time the solar car is moving on the open road, it must be
accompanied by a designated chase vehicle (with the flashing amber
lights and rear-mounted sign). Failure to follow this safety regulation
may subject the team to a major penalty.
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OVERTAKING
Situations
will arise when slower solar cars (and their accompanying support
vehicles) will need to pull over when being overtaken by a faster-moving
solar car. Failure to pull over, or recklessly pulling out into the path
of a passing solar car, will result in a major penalty. In the event
that one team is overtaken by another team, the faster team must signal
their intention to pass by flashing the lead vehicle's headlights. The
slower team must then give way by slowing down or pulling over to allow
the faster team to pass. Safety is the primary consideration here.
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DRAFTING
Drafting
by a solar car is prohibited. Solar cars must be no closer than 4
vehicle lengths behind the car in front of them; solar cars must be no
closer than 3 vehicle lengths to their chase vehicle behind them.
25
HELMETS
Helmets
are not mandatory for solar car drivers during the race, but are highly
recommended. The design of the vehicle must provide sufficient
protection to the driver's head in the event of a rollover, or
collision.
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Scrutineering
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ORGANISATION
A-Z
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CAR'S
NAME
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TEAM
NAME
|
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Aristotle
Uni of Thessaloniki, Helios
|
Helios
|
Faculty
of Engineering
|
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Arizona
Solar Racing Team - USA
|
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Arizona
Solar Racing Team
|
|
Auburn
University
|
Sol
of Auburn
|
Sol
of Auburn
|
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Aurora
Team, Australia
|
Aurora
|
Aurora
Vehicle Association
|
|
Bochum
Solar Car Team
|
|
Das
SolarCar der Fachhochschule
|
|
California
Poly S University
|
SLO
Burn Sidewinder
|
San Luis Obispo
|
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Clarkson
Uni Solar Car Team, USA
|
|
The
Solar Knights
|
|
Delft
University - Holland
|
NUNA
I & II 2003
|
|
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Dell
Winston School
|
The
Hunter
|
Solar Car Challenge
|
|
Desert
Rose, Northern Territory Uni
|
FUJI
DESERT ROSE
|
|
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Drexel
SunDragon Home Page
|
|
|
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École
de technologie supérieure
Quebec
|
Eclipse
V (5)
|
Éclipse
Vehicular Solaire
|
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École
Polytechnique de Montréal
|
Esteban
|
|
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Eko-Auto
Poland
|
Eko-Auto
|
|
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Electron
Analytic Corporation
|
Dark
Horse
|
EAC
Skunkworks
|
|
George
Washington University
|
|
George
Washington Uni Solar Car
|
|
Georgia
Institute of Technology
|
Solar
Jackets
|
Solar
Jackets
|
|
Heliodet,
Germany
|
Heliodet
|
Heliodet,
Solar Car Team
|
|
Helios
- Lille, France
|
Hélios IV
|
Hautes
Etudes d'Ingénieur
|
|
Honda
Car Company
|
Honda
|
|
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Illinois
State University
|
Surya,
Ratha, Mercury
|
Illinois
State University
Team
|
|
Iowa
State University
|
Fusion
|
Team
PrISUm
|
|
Jonasun
Japan
|
Orbit
|
Solar
Car Paviion
|
|
Kansas
State University
|
Paragon
|
Solar
Car Racing Team
|
|
Los
Altos Academy of Engineering
|
|
Los
Altos Solar Car Team
|
|
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
|
Tesseract
|
MIT
|
|
McGill
University
Monteal, Canada
|
iSun
|
Team
iSun
|
|
McMaster
University
|
Phoenix
|
McMaster
Uni Solar Car Project
|
|
Messiah
College Grantham,
Penns
|
Genesis
II
|
Genesis
II Solar Racing Team
|
|
Michigan
State University
|
|
Solar
Racing Team
|
|
Michigan
Technological University
|
|
Solar
Car Team
|
|
Minnesota
S Uni-Mankato/Winona S Uni
|
|
Minnesota
Solar
Car Team
|
|
North
Dakota State University
|
The
Double Deuce
|
Sunsetters
- Solar Race Team
|
|
Northwestern
University
|
N'Uvation
|
Northwestern
University
|
|
Nuon
Solar Team, Netherlands
|
Nuon
3
|
Het
Nuon Solar Team
|
|
Osaka
Sangyo University, Japan
|
OSU
model S
|
Solar
Car Team
|
|
Prairie
View A&M University
|
Solaris
|
Sun
Panthers
|
|
Principia
College
|
RA
6
|
Principia
College Solar
Car Team
|
|
Purdue
University
|
SPOT
2
|
Purdue
University
Solar Racing
|
|
Queen's
University Canada
|
Radiance
Gemini
|
Queen's
Solar
Vehicle Team
|
|
Red
River College
|
Red
River Raycer
|
Red
River College
Solar Car Team
|
|
Rice
University
|
|
Rice
University
|
|
Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology
|
|
Rose-Hulman
Solar Car Team
|
|
Southern
Illinois Uni Edwardsville
|
Cougar
Cruiser
|
Southern
Illinois University
|
|
South
Bank University, UK
|
Mad
Dog
|
South
Bank Mad Dog Team
|
|
South
Dakota School Mines & Tech
|
Solar
Motion
|
South
Dakota Solar Motion Team
|
|
Southern
Taiwan University Tech
|
|
Southern
Taiwan Solar Team
|
|
Stanford
University
|
Solstice
|
Stanford
Solar Car Project
|
|
Tamagawa
University - Japan
|
|
Tamagawa
Solar Challenge Project
|
|
Team
Futura, Italy
|
FUTURA
2
|
Team
Futura
|
|
Team
SunLake - Japan
|
Phaethon
model
|
Team
SunLake TOYOBO
|
|
Texas
A&M University
|
Columbia
Sunraycer
|
Texas
A&M Motorsports Team
|
|
The
Power of One
- Toronto
|
Xof1
|
The
Xof1 solar car team
|
|
Tufts
University
|
ANNE
E. B. II
|
Nerd Girls
|
|
University
of Alberta
|
|
University
of Alberta
Team
|
|
University
of Arizona
|
Drifter
|
Solar
Racing Team
|
|
University
of Calgary
|
|
UC
Calgary
Solar Car Team
|
|
University
of California-Berkeley
|
CalSol
|
California
Calsol Team
|
|
University
of Kansas
|
Solution,
CATalyst
|
KSU
Solar Car Racing Team
|
|
University
of Kentucky
|
Gato
del Sol II
|
Solar
Car Team
|
|
University
of Massachusetts
|
Spirit
of Mass 413
|
Lowell Solar Racing Team
|
|
University
of Michigan
|
Momentum
|
University
of Michigan
|
|
University
of Minnesota
|
Borealis
III
|
U
of M Solar
Vehicle Project
|
|
University
of Missouri
- Columbia
|
Suntiger
VI
|
The
Mizzou Solar Car Project
|
|
University
of Missouri -
Rolla
|
Solar
Miner V
|
Solar
Minor Car Team
|
|
University
of North Dakota
|
Subzero
3
|
Team
SubZero
|
|
University
of Ontario Institute of Tech
|
|
UOI
Solar Vehicle Team
|
|
Uni
of New South Wales SCR Team
|
UNSW
Sunswift III
|
New
South Wales SCR Team
|
|
University
of Patras, Hermes
|
|
Solar
Car Team
|
|
University
of Pennsylvania
|
Keystone
|
Penn
Solar Racing
|
|
University
of Queensland
|
Sunshark
|
Queensland
Solar Team
|
|
University
of South Australia
|
Ned
KELLY
|
SA
Solar Car Consortium
|
|
University
of Texas at Austin
|
Solar
Steer
|
Solar
Vehicles Team
|
|
University
of Texas at El Paso
|
|
Solraycers
|
|
University
of Toronto
|
Blue
Sky
|
Blue
Sky Solar Racing
|
|
University
of Toulouse
|
Heliotrope
|
Heliotrope
Solar Car Team
|
|
University
of Utah
|
|
Vehicle
Design Team
Utah
|
|
University
of Virginia
|
|
UVa
Solar Car Team
|
|
University
of Waterloo
|
Midnight
Sun VIII
|
Midnight
Sun Solar Race Team
|
|
University
of Western Ontario
|
Sunstang
|
Sunstang
USP
Solar Car Team
|
|
USP
Solar Car Team
|
|
USP
Solar Car Team
|
|
Western
Michigan University
|
Sunseeker
05
|
W
Michigan Solar Car Team
|
|
Yale
University
|
The
John Lee
|
Team Lux
|
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