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2020 RULES
University Autonomous Karting – Masters Division
Content
A. Introduction
Our students must be prepared for this challenge facing us today. A new age in transportation
technology. Our teachers and professors must have the tools in the classroom that are relevant to
these upcoming changes in our society.
B. Copyright
The Ev Grand Prix program and materials are copyright and trade mark protected.
The logos are trademark protected.
C. Contributors:
Danny J. White, Csm, CMES
David Glass, Lph Engineering Solutions / Lhp U
C.1 Background
The Collegiate Ev Karting Program was started 10 years ago. The first International Race was
held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) with the actual first inaugural race held at the
Purdue University Grand Prix Track. We originally began the event as part of a much bigger
government initiative to change the perception of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Now as we look forward to autonomous transportation, we have a new challenge facing us. We
must again change the perception of upcoming transportation technologies. We must also begin
to train engineers and technologist who can begin to pick up the new skills necessary to design
and build the transportation systems of the next generations. By utilizing the existing EV Grand
Prix Karting platform, we bring the cost to a reasonable price point for all major Universities to
afford and engage with their students. It also established a great ‘proving ground” for other
Universities and programs to prepare their students, practice the necessary skills before moving
on to a much more expensive platform such as a real Open Wheel Race Car. Do this program
first with the low price point where any student failures will not break the budget.
C.2 Objective
To provide an opportunity for US students and our Trans-Atlantic/Asian partners to learn the
latest technologies and engineering methods to design, develop and manufacture autonomous
transportation systems/vehicles. Specifically, how to race autonomous vehicles in a high speed
close quarters setting with multiple karts on the track with them. Those Universities who
participate will have a skilled engineering and technical workforce that will help their
2.
community to attract these high technology jobs in the transportation sector. These
students will be much more than a resume, they have applied their craft and can document their
year in AEV with a great portfolio which we strongly promote. We encourage those in the
automotive arena to assist as judges at the event as a way to begin to interact with these brilliant
students that are in high demand. To get to know more than just a resume or a GPA. These
opportunities are priceless as we well know.
This is the logical next step in Automotive Engineering and Technology. With this said and in
the spirit of competition and continuing research, we developed a race/contest between the
many universities. To build networks and establish a bit of bragging rights!
C.3 Overview
The Student Karting World Finals at IMS are an all-electric go karting series. The autonomous
communication platforms should all be V2V combined with the rocket fast on board systems
(Machine Intelligence (Mi) / Artificial Intelligence (Ai) / Several Computer Arrays
communicating and processing data. Always remember, we will be racing, NOT competing in a
“challenge” event. The AEV Race will serve as a great research and development test bed for
electric and autonomous racing. This new autonomous competition takes things to the next
level regarding what is required for EAV Racing? There is much we do not know as AEV Racing
is a new and upcoming field. V2V and censor speeds are a couple of issues we can be tasked with
to research for the industry as well as safety and close proximity maneuvering.
C.4 Overview Cont. - Each competitor is agrees to:
• Do not expect the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to make any race venue “smart”. It is
not a reasonable request to race venues. On track has to be as real world as possible or
we cannot reach our objectives.
• Respectable on track speeds will be necessary and increasing a little each year.
• Have the necessary resources, both funding and talent to successfully compete in such a
series.
• Have a Faculty member ready to sign on as you Engineering and Technical Support.
• We highly recommend having a Grad Student or two as Advisors.
• Construct and AEV Go Kart that operates within the constraints of this document and
the collegiate Ev Grand Prix Rules as well as Race Policies and Procedures.
• Include a safety system to bring the kart to an immediate safe stop if it becomes out of
control or the autonomous system fails.
• Tele operation will only be allowed only it is used on the first day (set up day) of
unofficial testing at IMS. These systems cannot be used in competition.
• Additional GPS Beacons will not be allowed at the site of the event. GPS systems are
discouraged as the true north continues to shift and render these systems unreliable on
track.
• We request that teams avoid NXP Wi-Fi systems. They are for European AV and not for
AEV Racing in the US. (Europe / IMS Noise) NOISE and EMF is the concern.
3.
• Utilizing C-V2X or V2X is also discouraged as we will not be adding sensors or other
devices to transition any race track to a “smart” track. Do not expect that to happen!
That is not in the spirit of motorsports.
• Commit as a University / College to complete by completing the attached
“COMMITMENT FORM”! This form from a school and a team will serve as your request
for event invitation and inclusion. .
• Commit (Submit the completed COMMITMENT FORM) by December 31, 2020 for the
2020 Season.
• Complete all required Crew Chief Reports as requested by the Race Director thru the
race season.
• Return all University owned equipment at the end of the spring semester to your
University and the Sanctioning Bodies.
• To complete 10 laps in a race for the finish on a 15/25 foot wide special built “technical”
track road course track / permanent “technical” track road course, or “Oval Track”.
• Interpret other karts thru a V2V communications structure thru on board computers,
censors arrays, LIDAR and several more items in an effort to complete the race event
collision free.
• Exhibit competitive speed (30mph) and angular velocity thru the entire race event.
• Interpret other race karts on the course in order to enable predictive controls and
planning, as would be necessary for collision free racing.
D1 Eligibility defined
In order for a team to be eligible for invitation to participate in the event, the following
criterion must be met:
• All participants MUST members of the World Karting Association (WKA) to compete.
• A team must have a minimum of 5 students.
• At least three members of the team MUST be present to compete in any event or official
testing session.
• Each team MUST have a kart that is specific to their team. i.e. a University may not
field 4 teams by using only one kart. You would have to enter 4 specific teams and
karts from that University. Multiple teams from one University are able to register and
compete.
• Only registered full time students of a recognized institution of higher learning are
eligible to participate. Proof of registration is required if requested.
• No student can officially be a member of more than ONE team.
• Universities fielding more than one team will be placed in the same qualifying bracket
during the qualification rounds in order to discourage conceptually similar approaches to
competition.
4.D2 Contributors
Most teams have some type of corporate support with their engineering and technology
departments. The supporting group can provide support with funding, in-kind support thru
donation of equipment and hardware as well as assistance with software integration.
D3 Background
Go Karts were chosen as the entry level platform because of cost containment. Further
advantages are this size / type of vehicle is widely accepted as true motorsports racing by the
large majority of the professional racing organizations.
D4 Events and Goals
It is the objective of this event to take the best autonomous transportation programs from across
the globe and give them a cost effective platform to compete with each other. To bring the latest
and greatest minds together in one place, in the middle of the world’s largest motorsports event
(the greatest spectacle in racing) and give them the opportunity to showcase education and
their University / Program. To give the students an opportunity to build a network of
likeminded individuals who will be the future of autonomous transportation as it progresses
and becomes mainstream.
To change the perception of autonomous transportation.. To make the traveling public feel
comfortable and safe as we move forward with this latest disruptive technology transformation.
E.1 Vehicle Specifications
E.1 Top Kart USA Spec Chassis
E.2 Safety Requirements
E.3 Autonomous and Communications
E.4 Characteristics of the Vehicle
E.5 Required Hardware3.
F.1 Good Sportsmanship
F.2 Conduct Regulations
F.3 Attitude and Soft Skills Matter
F.4 Collisions and Penalties
F.5 Stewards
G.1 Overview
G.2 Scenario
G.3 Data Recording
G.4 Wireless Network
5.H.1 Organizing the Competition
H.2 About the competition
H.3 Starting Procedure
H.4 Qualifying
H.5 Event Schedule
H.6 Race Schedule
E1 Vehicle Specifications
The following specification MUST be followed to ensure the safety of other competitors and
minimize incidental hardware damage: Top Kart USA EAV Chassis.
E2 Safety Requirements
• Each Kart must be able to switch to manual mode directly from autonomous mode at any
time.
• A remote kill switch shall be included with a pendant to completely disable the unit.
This will be given to the timing and scoring / event safety officer and should be easily
identified as to what Kart number it goes to.
E3 Autonomous and Communications
This competition is for fully autonomous, self-contained vehicles, as such;
• The communication should be strictly V2V and NOT V2X / C-V2X/NXP as there will be
no ‘SMART TRACKS” available, no accommodations will be made available for AEV
Racing.
• Two teams cannot collude to manipulate race outcomes or share computational
resources.
• Competitors may not attempt to alter anything in the course. Including but not limited
to covering of reflective surfaces or the addition of markers / beacons. This should not be
an issue as we are V2V.
• A chassis or any other part of the kart cannot be designed to deceive other vehicles
sensor systems. For example, on cannot add lights or paint in order to affect the
operation of LiDAR and camera systems. Such modifications will be reviewed at the
discretion of the Technical Steward. This falls under SPORTSMANSHIP.
E4 Characteristics of the Vehicle
We have determined that the Top Kart USA homologated AEV Chassis is the spec chassis. The
Top Kart EV1 chassis is homologated for EV use. As the drive train is not the critical issue with
6.the Autonomous Series, we will utilize the much cheaper high school drive train package that
utilizes “marine” gel cell lead acid batteries and a much cheaper controller. Price point must
always be a consideration.
• The Top Kart AEV Model is the Chassis we have chosen for the spec chassis. They are
available thru any Top Kart USA.
• The 2019/2020 Ev Grand Prix High School Kart Rules are all relevant to this program
and those specific rules should be considered and addendum to this rule set. Of course
the section of Steering Wheel and Seat are no longer relevant. All the other rules are and
will be reviewed during technical inspection before any event.
• The series has also determined that the batteries will be the spec Interstate Batteries
used in the high school karting program.
• The tires will ONLY be the Hoosier Racing Tires specified in the AEV / EV Racing Series
Rule Book.
• These spec standards allow the participants the advantage of working on the
autonomous technologies and not have to focus as strongly on chassis relevance.
F1 Good Sportsmanship
We all try to assist and help each other if we have a bad moment or just simply cannot figure
something out trackside. The objective is to make sure we all compete and once at the track, it is
much too late to be concerned who will find out your plan. We just help each other and to this
day, remain a very great group of competitors and friends.
• Driving the opposite direction on track for any reason
• Driving too slowly, below the minimum speed requirement.
• Must stay on track. The vehicle may not be operated off track without permission from
the Chief Steward at any official event.
F2 Collisions and Penalties
• The Sanctioning body will make the final call on who was at fault and can they continue
in the event competition.
• If the vehicle is not capable of continuing then the team will be scored with a DNF (did
not finish).
• If the vehicle can continue, penalties will be applied to the final scoring.
• If multiple vehicles are involved in an on track accident during competition, where the
collision was deemed no fault by the sanctioning body, the race will be restarted.
• This type of restart is limited to 3 times during any race event.
• All vehicles will be required to stop safely at all times during the event.
• The “green flag waits on no one” is the way it works. If your vehicle does not start the
race, you will be charged with a DNF and not allowed to join in later for that particular
race. The vehicle will be deemed “not fit to race.”
7.F3 Sanction Body
The World Karting Association (WKA) and Electric Karting Series (EKS – Division of WKA)
will perform the duties of the sanctioning body at Autonomous Racing Events for the Student
Karting World Finals.
• The sanctioning bodies’ judgements will be final and binding.
• Event registration and vehicle number assignments will all be handled by the sanctioning
bodies.
• All rule enforcement and technical inspections will be conducted by the WKA / EKS
with assistance from Purdue University Motorsports.
G1 Race Course Lay Out
While we conduct the Student Karting World Finals at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway we
also use numerous courses thru the country for test and tune events. Most are “technical road
course tracks” and most are at the 1/3 mile range. However, at any time, the Race Director /
Event Director can request that the venue be an Oval! We do at least one Oval per year and will
increase to two very soon. Teams will be expected to maneuver around the race course and
compete with other vehicles in a racing event. 10-20 laps and the first across the finish line wins.
• Maximum track width 30 feet. Minimum track width 15 feet.
• Race surface will be smooth asphalt.
• A permanent track such as the Purdue University GP Track, CERALAND, the Marion
County Fair Grounds, Whiteland Motorsports Park and New Castle Motorsports Park
(all in Indiana) are great examples of permanent courses.
• We will run on permanent courses as well as temporary technical tracks set up with
Scribner Barriers. With the many different configurations we will not be able to supply
in advance any type of track configuration data.
• The course design at the IMS Student Karting World Final will be one that changes
design from year to year.
G2 Data Recording
• In the spirit of good sportsmanship and great competition we encourage teams to share
data and simulation platform which they may develop.
H1 Wireless Network
• During the actual race itself, every team will be required to connect to a common
wireless network provided by the host track or hot spot device for the kill switch and
other safety requirements. However, RF is actually preferred as there is less chance of
signal loss. WiFi may NOT be used to navigate the vehicle or as any part of the race
operational side of any AEV at the World Finals. Only for safety operations.
8.I1 Starting
• All competitors are expected to connect to the venues wireless network for your safety
devices or preferably you radio signal to the kill switch.
• We will prefer the boolen system be integrated into the system for the start sequence.
I2 Qualifying Lap
• Every team must complete 3 qualifying laps.
• The best one out of three qualifying laps will determine you qualifying order.
RACE VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
K1 Computing and Autonomy
• Vehicles must be fully autonomous and self-contained by 2019. (RC controls are OK to
get your kart to the starting grid and back to the garage).
• No transmitters or communications beacons of any kind are allowed.
• A manual RF/WiFi remote “kill switch” is mandated for the Autonomous Series.
K2 Safety
Vehicles must be gel cell lead acid battery powered and no more than 48 volts. The vehicle
chassis MUST fully comply (except the steering and seat) with all 2020 High School evKarting
Rules. The Safety Director must be at the Safety Manager/Incident Commander level of NFPA
610.
K3 Budget Limit
We have specifically chosen the Top Kart AEV Chassis and the HS drive train for cost
considerations and to keep the focus on the autonomous development of the vehicle.
• The Top Kart AEV HS Chassis is the ONLY one accepted for this series. NO substitutes.
• The HS AEV Drive Train including the spec batteries, motor, controller and such are the
only type items allow in this series. They are also available thru Top Kart as a package
deal.
• Only the AEV spec Hoosier Racing Tires will be allowed on the course. Hoosier Tire is a
great sponsor and there are no exceptions.
• There is NO cap on the amount spent on additional mechatronics and electronics to
make the vehicle autonomous.
For information, please feel free to call:
9.DISCLAIMER
Any use of an Ev Grand Prix go kart, outside of any specified Ev Grand Prix fall or spring karting
program, is at the sole risk, responsibility, and liability of the go-kart owner. Purdue University
and its Ev Grand Prix partners are not liable for any incident or injury resulting from the use of
any Ev Grand Prix go-kart.
Danny J. White, Csm, CMES
Purdue University Office of Engagement
Director of Motorsports
White66@purdue.edu
(317) 333-4457
10.Program Supporters
Declaration of Interest Form EAV-DI-19 The University / College ____________________________________________ Declares to have an interest in registering for and competing in the Autonomous EV Grand Prix World Finals at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 21 and 22, 2020. Professor: ___________________________________________________________ Sign: ________________________________________________________________ Contact info; _______________________________________________________ Grad Student Advisor: ________________________________________________ Team Members (Minimum of 5 – Max of 10) This must be completed and returned by December 31, 2019 to be eligible for the 2020 World Finals. This would serve as your commitment to participate and compete at IMS in April 2020.
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