BAJA SAEINDIA 2025 Rules PDF

BAJA SAEINDIA 2025 2025 Collegiate Design Series Baja SAEINDIA®Rules Applicable for mBAJA and eBAJA events being conducted in 2025. Rev00-3rd July 2024 Foreword Welcome to BAJA SAEINDIA 2025 The BAJA SAEINDIA® Rulebook Committee has come up with an...

BAJA SAEINDIA 2025 2025 Collegiate Design Series Baja SAEINDIA®Rules Applicable for mBAJA and eBAJA events being conducted in 2025. Rev00-3rd July 2024 Foreword Welcome to BAJA SAEINDIA 2025 The BAJA SAEINDIA® Rulebook Committee has come up with an updated Rulebook for the 2025 season. There are a significant number of changes, many of which are made through insights gained from the 2024 BAJA season. As you are aware, the BAJA SAEINDIA® Rulebook follows the pattern set by BAJA SAE (USA). Additionally, many Indian teams are now participating in BAJA SAE challenges abroad and hence our Rulebook needed to be modified to reflect the changes. For this season a common rulebook for both mBAJA and eBAJA, with specific sections mentioned as – mBAJA only and eBAJA only, respectively to refer. Starting from 2024 the BAJA SAEINDIA® Organising Committee has decided to make 4WD/AWD compulsory for mBAJA. It is essentially required for all the teams to use 4WD/AWD mode in all the dynamic events and endurance. Teams can use fulltime 4WD or switchable 4WD/AWD mechanisms to adapt for the event. eBAJA event will have an option of choosing between a 2WD or 4WD option for the year 2025. eBAJA teams opting for 4WD/AWD are essentially required to use 4WD/AWD mode in all the dynamic events and endurance. No bonus points will be rewarded for opting for 4WD/AWD. Thorough and repeated reading of the rulebook is strongly recommended! Wishing all the team’s good luck for an exciting BAJA SAEINDIA® season ahead. Page II of 147|Rev00-3rd July 2024  Table of Contents PART A: ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS........................................................................................ 9 ARTICLE A.1: BAJA SAE OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................ 9 A.1.1 Program History.................................................................................................................................. 9 A.1.2 Collegiate Design Series Objective....................................................................................................... 9 A.1.3 BAJA SAEINDIA® Program Objective.................................................................................................... 9 A.1.4 Design Subject..................................................................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE A.2: COMPETITION INFORMATION.........................................................................................................10 A.2.1 Competitions......................................................................................................................................10 A.2.2 Official Announcements.....................................................................................................................11 A.2.3 Official Languages...............................................................................................................................11 A.2.4 SAEINDIA Technical Standards Access.................................................................................................11 ARTICLE A.3: BAJA SAEINDIA® RULES AND ORGANIZER AUTHORITY....................................................................11 A.3.1 Rules Authority...................................................................................................................................11 A.3.2 Rules Validity......................................................................................................................................11 A.3.3 Rules Compliance...............................................................................................................................11 A.3.4 Rules Comprehension.........................................................................................................................11 A.3.5 Rules Questions..................................................................................................................................12 A.3.6 Loopholes...........................................................................................................................................12 A.3.7 Participating in the Competition.........................................................................................................12 A.3.8 Violations of Intent.............................................................................................................................12 A.3.9 Right to Impound................................................................................................................................12 A.3.10 General Authority...............................................................................................................................13 A.3.11 Force Majeure....................................................................................................................................13 A.3.12 Protests and Appeals..........................................................................................................................14 ARTICLE A.4: PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................15 A.4.1 Students.............................................................................................................................................15 A.4.2 Faculty Advisors..................................................................................................................................16 A.4.3 Visa Requests.....................................................................................................................................17 ARTICLE A.5: VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY........................................................................................................................18 A.5.1 Student Created..................................................................................................................................18 A.5.2 Professional Fabrication Limits............................................................................................................18 A.5.3 Kit Vehicles Prohibited........................................................................................................................18 A.5.4 Prefabricated Subassemblies..............................................................................................................18 A.5.5 Bills and Document.............................................................................................................................19 ARTICLE A.6: REGISTRATION...............................................................................................................................19 A.6.1 Individual Registration.......................................................................................................................19 A.6.2 Team Registration..............................................................................................................................19 ARTICLE A.7: REQUIRED EVENT SUBMISSIONS....................................................................................................23 A.7.1 Required Event Submissions..............................................................................................................23 PART B: TECHNICAL REQUIRMENTS............................................................................................... 25 ARTICLE B.1: GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................25 B.1.1 General Requirements.......................................................................................................................25 B.1.2 Ergonomic Design...............................................................................................................................25 B.1.3 Good Engineering Practices................................................................................................................25 B.1.4 All-Terrain Capability.........................................................................................................................25 B.1.5 Vehicle Configuration.........................................................................................................................25 B.1.6 Limitations.........................................................................................................................................26 ARTICLE B.2: ENGINE (mBAJA Only)....................................................................................................................26 B.2.1 Required Engine.................................................................................................................................26 B.2.2 Engine Orders.....................................................................................................................................27 B.2.3 International Orders..........................................................................................................................27 B.2.4 Additional Engines.............................................................................................................................27 B.2.5 Hybrid Electric Systems......................................................................................................................27 Page III of 147|Rev00-3rd July 2024  B.2.6 Energy Storage Devices......................................................................................................................27 B.2.7 Engine Requirements and Restrictions...............................................................................................27 ARTICLE B.3: ROLL CAGE......................................................................................................................................31 B.3.1 Objective............................................................................................................................................31 B.3.2 Roll Cage Structure.............................................................................................................................32 B.3.3 Driver Clearance.................................................................................................................................48 B.3.4 Sharp Edges........................................................................................................................................49 B.3.5 Bolted Roll Cages...............................................................................................................................49 B.3.6 Drilled Frame Members.....................................................................................................................49 ARTICLE B.4: DRIVER RESTRAINT.........................................................................................................................50 B.4.1 Function.............................................................................................................................................50 B.4.2 Driver Harness....................................................................................................................................50 B.4.3 Arm Restraints...................................................................................................................................58 B.4.4 Head Restraint...................................................................................................................................59 B.4.5 Seats..................................................................................................................................................59 ARTICLE B.5: DRIVER EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................................61 B.5.1 Helmet...............................................................................................................................................61 B.5.2 Eye Protection....................................................................................................................................62 B.5.3 Neck Support.....................................................................................................................................62 B.5.4 Clothing..............................................................................................................................................63 ARTICLE B.6: FUEL SYSTEM (mBAJA Only)...........................................................................................................64 B.6.1 Function.............................................................................................................................................64 B.6.2 Fuel....................................................................................................................................................64 B.6.3 Location.............................................................................................................................................64 B.6.4 Fuel Cap.............................................................................................................................................64 B.6.5 Fuel Tank............................................................................................................................................65 B.6.6 Fuel Lines and Filters..........................................................................................................................67 B.6.7 Splash Shields....................................................................................................................................68 B.6.8 Fuel Tank Access Panels.....................................................................................................................69 ARTICLE B.7: VEHICLE CONTROLS........................................................................................................................70 B.7.1 Brake System.....................................................................................................................................70 B.7.2 Throttle System..................................................................................................................................71 B.7.3 Other Control Systems.......................................................................................................................72 ARTICLE B.8: COCKPIT.........................................................................................................................................72 B.8.1 Design Objective................................................................................................................................72 B.8.2 Cockpit Egress....................................................................................................................................72 B.8.3 Firewall..............................................................................................................................................73 B.8.4 Front or Mid-Engine Vehicles.............................................................................................................73 B.8.5 Body Panels........................................................................................................................................73 B.8.6 Skid Plate...........................................................................................................................................74 B.8.7 Shielding for Legs and Feet.................................................................................................................74 B.8.8 Fire Extinguisher................................................................................................................................74 ARTICLE B.9: POWERTRAIN GUARDS...................................................................................................................76 B.9.1 Powertrain Guards and Finger protection..........................................................................................76 B.9.2 Hazardous Release of Energy (HROE).................................................................................................76 B.9.3 Pinch Points and Entanglement..........................................................................................................77 B.9.4 Stock, OEM Guards............................................................................................................................78 B.9.5 Powertrain Breather / Vent System...................................................................................................79 B.9.6 Drive Shafts........................................................................................................................................79 ARTICLE B.10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................80 B.10.1 POWER SOURCES (mBAJA only).........................................................................................................80 B.10.2 Wiring and Connectors (mBAJA only).................................................................................................81 B.10.3 Kill Switches.......................................................................................................................................81 B.10.4 Signaling.............................................................................................................................................83 B.10.5 Instrumentation.................................................................................................................................84 B.10.6 Data Acquisition.................................................................................................................................84 B.10.7 Communication Systems....................................................................................................................84 Page IV of 147|Rev00-3rd July 2024  ARTICLE B.11: TOW POINTS..................................................................................................................................85 B.11.1 General Requirements.......................................................................................................................85 B.11.2 Front Tow Point.................................................................................................................................85 B.11.3 Rear Tow Point...................................................................................................................................86 ARTICLE B.12: FASTENERS.....................................................................................................................................87 B.12.1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................87 B.12.2 Captive Fasteners...............................................................................................................................87 B.12.3 Thread Projection...............................................................................................................................87 B.12.4 Grade.................................................................................................................................................87 B.12.5 Proof of Grade....................................................................................................................................88 B.12.6 Unmarked or Custom Fasteners.........................................................................................................88 B.12.7 Modified Fasteners............................................................................................................................88 ARTICLE B.13: VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION AND MARKINGS.....................................................................................88 B.13.1 Vehicle Number Assignment..............................................................................................................88 B.13.2 Transponders.....................................................................................................................................88 B.13.3 Vehicle Numbers................................................................................................................................91 B.13.4 SAEINDIA Logo...................................................................................................................................92 B.13.5 Sponsor Identification........................................................................................................................92 ARTICLE B.14: ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER SAFETY........................................................................93 B.14.1 Roll cage Requirements......................................................................................................................93 B.14.2 Sub-System Requirements.................................................................................................................93 B.14.3 Driver Knee Safety Requirements......................................................................................................94 PART C: ELECTRICAL POWERTRAIN AND SYSTEMS (eBAJA Only)..................................................... 95 ARTICLE C.1: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................95 ARTICLE C.2: LOW VOLTAGE (LV) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (