Reworking Terra Prix Concept -- Engineering Requirements

Guidelines: http://www.local-motors.com/competition.php?c=52

Engineering Requirements:

·         Race Vehicle: The Race Vehicle must have at least three points of contact with the ground. Hovering is not allowed.

·         Race Vehicle must be mechanically driven. Fan and turbine thrust propulsion are not allowed.

·         Race Vehicle Must contain a cockpit suitable for two people: Driver and Navigator.

·         Your Race vehicle must have a cargo bay that can fit required items: extra parts and tools in case of a break down, First Aid Kit, ice picks and shovel, fire suppression and 500ft (150m) of rope, as well as enough water for two people for two days.

·         Race Vehicle must accommodate a high powered lighting system for racing at night or in bad weather.

·         Finally, your Race Vehicle must be able to fit in a IPFR cargo container measuring 50 feet (15m) long, by 15 feet (4.57m) wide by 15 feet (4.57m) tall. When fully assembled it cannot exceed these dimensions.

·         Support Craft: Must be able to carry and entire crew of 15 personnel and provisions for the crew between checkpoints.

·         Must be able to carry tools extra parts and other modules that may be applied to the race vehicle.

·         Support Craft must be able to carry enough fuel to make it between each checkpoint.

Engineering Guidelines:

·         Your Race Vehicle will encounter every climate and terrain imaginable on the earth Consider innovative ways to tackle these challenges.

·         Try to base your designs off of emerging science and back up your claims behind any conceptual ideas.