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Do you know the six scoring criteria for Formula Student racing? Each one can determine the winner!
Formula Student is an annual student engineering competition where teams of students from around the world must design, build, test and race a miniature formula racing car. This competition not only tests the engineering skills of the contestants, but also requires them to excel in multiple scoring criteria. The competition is sponsored by the Society of Mechanical Engineers and follows the original Formula SAE rules with additional regulations.
Evaluation criteria 1: Engineering design
Engineering is one of the most important scoring criteria in car design, with a total of 150 points available.
This standard evaluates the overall design of the vehicle, including the integrity of the structure, the choice of materials used, and their impact on performance. Students need to ensure that their designs are not only innovative but also safe enough to meet the requirements of the competition.
Evaluation criteria 2: cost and manufacturing
The Cost and Manufacturing rubric, worth a total of 115 points, requires students to strategically plan the appropriate use of resources.
Because Formula Student is a tax-limited competition, cost control is also a key factor in competition. Detailed reports must be made on how parts are procured and produced, as well as budget management, which tests not only technical design but also business acumen.
Evaluation Criteria 3: Commercial Presentation
A business presentation will also receive 115 points, where students will present their project to investors or judges.
The commercial presentation not only tests the designers’ presentation skills but also their understanding of the business side of things. Students will be required to clearly articulate their design concepts, budget allocations and market positioning to the judges, which are important skills for future careers.
Evaluation Criteria 4: Lap Time Simulation
Loop time simulation can obtain 20 points and is a new standard for evaluating engineers' ability.
Before the race, teams need to use simulation software to calculate how their cars will perform on the track. This is a test that calculates the fastest possible lap for a car, helping teams predict how they will perform in dynamic events.
Evaluation Criteria 5: Technical Inspection
The technical inspection does not count towards your score, but it is a required step to enter the competition.
All participating vehicles must pass technical inspections, including safety, chassis, noise, tilt, braking and other technical inspections. This link ensures the safety of each racing car to protect the driver's life.
Evaluation criteria six: dynamic performance
Dynamic events will be scored on a 450-point scale, including the Skateboard, 1km Sprint, Acceleration and Endurance.
In dynamic events, the participating teams' cars must perform well, including handling, speed and endurance, which is the most direct way to demonstrate the success of the design. This part of the scoring accounts for a large part of the overall result, so each team will go all out and try to improve their car's finishing time.
Winner Selection
At the end of the day, the team with the highest score in the game will be crowned the champion. Each scoring criterion is closely related to the contestant's success, and completing each one may directly affect the final ranking. Whether or not a team can stand out from such a tough competition depends on the collaborative efforts and wisdom of every team member.
Since its first launch in 1998, Formula Student has been not only a technical competition, but also a stage for future engineers to display their business acumen and innovative ideas. In such a competitive atmosphere, do you want to know how to enable your team to fully perform within these scoring criteria and achieve good results?
