ANIMALS: No animals other than service animals with papers allowed onsite; proof of papers will be required for admittance.
ASK QUESTIONS: If you have a question – ask! If you have any questions about any part of the competition, the schedule, the procedures, the rules, or anything else, just ask one of the officials. The first place to bring questions is to the staff in the registration area. Rules questions may be presented to the technical inspectors.
ACCUMULATOR CHARGING: Every time a team charges onsite, teams will be required to quarantine in designated area for one hour and record required temperature readings.
ACCUMULATOR OVERNIGHT STORAGE: Accumulators are prohibited from being removed from the competition venue overnight. Teams will be assigned an overnight storage container. Storage of accumulators must be done in overnight storage area; no storage in team trailers allowed. Any violators of this rule will be disqualified and will be asked to leave the site immediately.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements requesting parts, tools or assistance can be made by the announcer in G1. In addition, the sound system will be FM Broadcasted on frequency 91.5. Event Announcements will also be pushed via the Formula SAE App.
ARRIVAL: To prevent traffic backlogs onto U.S. 12, please plan to arrive at MIS no earlier than scheduled site opening time on the schedule. For first day of competition that is 7:30 a.m.
BATTERY FIRE SAFETY: Any required fire safety will be managed by MIS Fire & Safety. Students and Volunteers should take immediate action to remove themselves from the danger and call for Fire & Safety.
BE ON TIME: The schedule is post on the Formula SAE App and Series Resources. It is your responsibility to be on time.
BEHAVIOR: No student or spectator onsite can be under the influence of alcohol/marijuana, illegal drugs; or have in their possession weapons or other illegal material are prohibited on the event site during the competition.
BRING YOUR DOCUMENTATION: When you come to tech inspection bring all the documentation and correspondence connected to your (1) SES submission, (2) Impact Attenuator Data Report and (3) any Rules Questions you submitted. The inspectors do not have immediate access to this material, and you may need it to answer questions about your vehicles design and construction. The inspectors want you to pass tech and pass it easily, but they need your help to make that happen.
DO NOT RUN: Running tells people there’s an emergency. Do not run unless life or limb is in danger.
DRIVER MEETINGS: Attending ALL drivers’ meetings is mandatory if you are planning to drive. Attendance will be taken. If you are not present, you will not be allowed to drive.
DYNAMIC/TECH AREA PASSES: Each team is issued 4 dynamic area passes. You must have a pass to gain access to the dynamic events areas. This pass is also used for tech inspection as we limit the number of team members with the car in tech to 4. Teams will be supplied an ESO pass for the student who must accompany accumulator onsite.
ENTERING AND EXITING THE SITE: Trucks cannot fit in through the General Entrance (Gate 21) tunnel off Brooklyn Highway. All team member cars are to park outside the oval in the MIS Fan Zone located near Gate 21. The formula car transportation trucks must enter in and out through the US 12 (Gate 12) entrance. You will be driving across the track, so on Friday and Saturday the truck entrance may be closed when dynamic events are running; teams or sponsors will need to arrange for escorts in G1.
EVENT CLOSING TIMES: Friday dynamic event times consist of a staggered opening. All events will close at 5 p.m. Your car must have crossed the starting line by that time, or you can’t run.
PANORAMIC PHOTO: SAE will be organizing a panoramic photo on the MIS winner’s circle. This will be the teams only time to have access for a photograph. Scheduled day is Thursday. Weather pending a make up day will be announced for Friday.
PARKING: All students will need to park outside of track in MIS Fan Zone. Paddocks can only contain FSAE Vehicle transporter. and 1 commuter vehicle if it fits in your paddock. Teams will be issued parking passes for these vehicles.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Only official press may be allowed on track with escort; credentials required. SAE has a hired event photographer and all photos captured will be made public.
PUSH BAR: You can only move your car if you use the push bar.
REMOVING CARS OVERNIGHT: Removing your car from MIS overnight is entirely your decision. If you want to take your car off site after having passed technical inspection, you must take it to tech inspection and have an inspector remove part two (magnifying glass) of the tech sticker. When you return, you’ll need to have the items you’ve worked on re-inspected. Accumulators cannot be removed with vehicle.
RESTRICTED AREAS: At MIS, we are only authorized to use the infield, back straight, Pit Lane, garages, and certain surrounding facilities. We are not permitted on the other parts of the main oval or the building and bleachers immediately adjacent to the main oval. Please respect these restrictions.
SECURITY: Keep your equipment locked up. This is a large site and security can’t be everywhere. Don’t leave your tools, computers and other equipment lying around where they could be stolen.
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SPECTATORS: Spectators are welcome to attend FSAE. If you have friends or family who want to see the competition, tell them to park in MIS Fan Zone near gate 21 on Brooklyn Highway and walk through pedestrian tunnels. Spectators must go to Registration in Garage 1 to sign the SAE waiver and receive their wristband. Please note to all spectators closed toed shoes are required. No pets allowed; except papered service animals who must be properly identified.
TRANSLATORS: If you have a driver who isn’t fluent in English, you must have a translator. Translators must be in the dynamic events area and available to the officials when that driver is on the course. Translators will be issued an additional dynamic area pass. If you need a dynamic area pass for your translator - ask at the registration area.
WEATHER: The local weather can be unpredictable. We encourage you to be prepared for all weather types from sun to rain. Pack long and short sleeve apparel, sun block, coats and comfortable; closed-toe shoe
WHAT TO WEAR: This is a student engineering design competition with a focus on competing racecars. Students, spectators, sponsors and volunteers should dress appropriately for the occasion. Long pants are preferred but not required; when wearing shorts please be professional. Shirts are required. Close-toed shoes are mandatory; anything with open-toe you will be asked to leave.
