Up Race Classifications Inspection Checklist Team Reports

 

Race Day Inspection Checklist  

 

DRIVER INSPECTION

ElectroRally Logo

 

Helmet: Motorcycle (DOT approved)

 

Eye Protection (Full face shield okay)

 

Gloves (Optional for enclosed vehicles)

 

Long Pants & shirt

 

Shoes

 

Signed liability release

 

Driver’s license

 

Driver’s weight + ballast =180# Min.

 

BASIC VEHICLE INSPECTION

 

Vehicle dimensions (Max 12’ L x 4’ W)

 

Vehicle number 6" Min. (Both Sides)

 

Ground clearance >tire sidewall height

 

Pneumatic Tire (Inflatable)

 

Tire wear and & condition within limits

 

ELECTRICAL INSPECTION

 

Good visibility and field of vision

 

Battery type approved (See back sheet)

 

Rear view mirrors present & effective

 

Battery weight does not exceed 67#

 

Good structural integrity

 

Battery voltage =

 

Fasteners & fittings, secure &adequate

 

Battery enclosed & mounted securely

 

Design gives side protection for driver

 

Battery Clear and tight

 

Body stops driver contact w/another car

 

Battery connector clear of driver

 

No exposed sharp edges / components

 

Battery caps secure

 

5 pt. Seat belt harness system

 

Cable gauge (#4 Min=12V,#6Min=24V)

 

Roll Bar height Check ³ 2" above helmet

 

Wiring neat, secure, and well insulated

 

Roll bar braced at bar top and to frame

 

System is ungrounded

 

Roll bar padding (Min. ½" thick)

 

Circuit breaker or fuse inside vehicle

 

Canopy securely attached (if applicable)

 

Proper rating for above item

 

Min. Axle dia. 3/8" (supported both ends)

 

Outside Kill switch

 

Cantilevered Axle dia. > ½"

 

Proper rating for above item

 

Cantilevered Axle nuts secured with wire or pins

 

4" Red triangle around outside kill switch

 

Steering /suspension=strong, adequate

 

 

 

Chain Guard (if needed)

 

 

 

Motor, controller & drive mounts secure

 

 

 

Automatic throttle shutoff

 

 

 

VISION TEST (driver must be able to discern to number of fingers behind vehicle at a distance of 10 feet)

 

SCHOOL NAME

 

SAFETY BELT TEST (belts must be able to support vehicles weight)

 

VEHICLE NUMBER

 

EXIT TEST (driver must exit vehicle with canopy in place in 20 seconds or less)

 

DRIVER’S NAME

 

BRAKE TEST (Two wheels on same axle must lock with one control)

 

Inspector’s signature

NOTE: A team may race the same car twice (in a different class)
as long as the car is re-inspected before the second race.

Approved Battery Types

Vendor Model
Optima SC25A

SC35A

SC75/35

Odyssey Genesis G42 (VP, VPX, EP, EPX)
MK40

 

Exide Orbital Model 75/35
Champion Vortex 75/35

All other lead acid battery systems must be weighed no more than 67 pounds.

Wire size (AWG)

Max Fuse or
Breaker Size

20

5.5 Amps

18

9 Amps

16

12 Amps

14

15 Amps

12

20 Amps

10

30 Amps

8

80 Amps

6

105 Amps

4

140 Amps

2

200 Amps

1

250 Amps