Functional Artist
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Hey guys (& gals), check out Electrathon America, it looks super kool
...& would be a great father (or mom) & son (or daughter) project
...&/or a good way for folks to get into electric powered karts
Electrathon America
Our MISSION: To inspire an interest in Science, Engineering, and Technology by involving participants in the design, construction, testing and development of competitive electric vehicles.
COMPETITION OBJECTIVES
1. To drive electrically powered vehicles as far as possible in one hour on a closed loop course with limited electrical energy.
2. To provide a forum where skill and ingenuity may be displayed, compared and tested.
3. To improve public awareness and understanding of efficient alternative electric vehicles and related technologies.
4. To create an affordable sport defined by established rules in which Schools, Individuals and Corporate Teams can participate competitively and safely.
VEHICLES
Electrathon vehicles are single person, lightweight, aerodynamic, high efficiency, electric vehicles with three or four pneumatic tires. They must meet specific design and safety rules. They are powered by standard sealed (won’t leak if damaged) lead acid battery packs not exceeding the weight limit specified in the vehicle design rules section.
SAFETY
Safety is of key concern at all events. The design of the vehicles is only one variable in the safety of an event. A pre-race inspection of the vehicles is required to ensure they are safe. Event courses must be free from obstructions, and ensure participants and spectators are not in harms way. These are just some of the sanctioning regulations. For these safety reasons local Event Organizers, Promoters, and Event Stewards may not make ANY changes to the Electrathon America Design and Event Rules other than where specific guidelines for deviation are listed. To be an Electrathon America Sanctioned Event, the Event Rules must be enforced during the event and all vehicles participating in the event must meet current Vehicle Design rules.
MEMBERSHIP
A Competitor Membership is required for those wishing to compete in sanctioned Electrathon America events. It includes number registration for one vehicle, one Handbook, and one vote on any suggested rule changes that are presented by the Electrathon America Board during the Event Season. The membership voting rights also include the vote to appoint Electrathon America Board Members. The membership application form is available at the back of this handbook. All memberships are valid for the Event Season during which they are paid. The event season is from January 1st to December 31st. All rule changes approved by member vote will take effect January 1 of each event year. Rule changes will be published in the on-line Handbook as they are approved, at www.ElectrathonAmerica.org Members are encouraged to communicate with the Electrathon America Director nearest to your location. The Board of Directors list is available at www.ElectrathonAmerica.org Regional representatives are encouraged to participate as advisors to the Electrathon America board. Member surveys are used as needed to solicit opinion on rules and policy from the membership.
TheVehicle Design Rules are maintained by Electrathon America and enforced at sanctioned events.They are provided to promote safe and fair competition. Since safety is of key concern these rules should be considered minimum requirements. These rules will be in force and these requirements must be maintained during the entire competition. Any vehicle should be able to pass inspection at any time during a competition.
Experimentation of design and ingenuity are encouraged, but keep in mind the intent of safe competition for the driver and the other participants of an event. If a new concept is being attempted that does not fit the rules exactly it may be wise to contact an event official or an Officer of Electrathon America before proceeding with construction. It would be unfortunate to complete a vehicle and then have it disqualified at a competition. Please remember that safety is a primary goal.
To better understand these rules and how they are enforced, please read the Event section that follows.
Here is a link to the rule book
https://www.electrathonamerica.org/_files/ugd/032d61_48cfe45eccb445eeb4d22f11d1e0bebb.pdf
...& would be a great father (or mom) & son (or daughter) project
...&/or a good way for folks to get into electric powered karts
Electrathon America
Our MISSION: To inspire an interest in Science, Engineering, and Technology by involving participants in the design, construction, testing and development of competitive electric vehicles.
COMPETITION OBJECTIVES
1. To drive electrically powered vehicles as far as possible in one hour on a closed loop course with limited electrical energy.
2. To provide a forum where skill and ingenuity may be displayed, compared and tested.
3. To improve public awareness and understanding of efficient alternative electric vehicles and related technologies.
4. To create an affordable sport defined by established rules in which Schools, Individuals and Corporate Teams can participate competitively and safely.
VEHICLES
Electrathon vehicles are single person, lightweight, aerodynamic, high efficiency, electric vehicles with three or four pneumatic tires. They must meet specific design and safety rules. They are powered by standard sealed (won’t leak if damaged) lead acid battery packs not exceeding the weight limit specified in the vehicle design rules section.
SAFETY
Safety is of key concern at all events. The design of the vehicles is only one variable in the safety of an event. A pre-race inspection of the vehicles is required to ensure they are safe. Event courses must be free from obstructions, and ensure participants and spectators are not in harms way. These are just some of the sanctioning regulations. For these safety reasons local Event Organizers, Promoters, and Event Stewards may not make ANY changes to the Electrathon America Design and Event Rules other than where specific guidelines for deviation are listed. To be an Electrathon America Sanctioned Event, the Event Rules must be enforced during the event and all vehicles participating in the event must meet current Vehicle Design rules.
MEMBERSHIP
A Competitor Membership is required for those wishing to compete in sanctioned Electrathon America events. It includes number registration for one vehicle, one Handbook, and one vote on any suggested rule changes that are presented by the Electrathon America Board during the Event Season. The membership voting rights also include the vote to appoint Electrathon America Board Members. The membership application form is available at the back of this handbook. All memberships are valid for the Event Season during which they are paid. The event season is from January 1st to December 31st. All rule changes approved by member vote will take effect January 1 of each event year. Rule changes will be published in the on-line Handbook as they are approved, at www.ElectrathonAmerica.org Members are encouraged to communicate with the Electrathon America Director nearest to your location. The Board of Directors list is available at www.ElectrathonAmerica.org Regional representatives are encouraged to participate as advisors to the Electrathon America board. Member surveys are used as needed to solicit opinion on rules and policy from the membership.
TheVehicle Design Rules are maintained by Electrathon America and enforced at sanctioned events.They are provided to promote safe and fair competition. Since safety is of key concern these rules should be considered minimum requirements. These rules will be in force and these requirements must be maintained during the entire competition. Any vehicle should be able to pass inspection at any time during a competition.
Experimentation of design and ingenuity are encouraged, but keep in mind the intent of safe competition for the driver and the other participants of an event. If a new concept is being attempted that does not fit the rules exactly it may be wise to contact an event official or an Officer of Electrathon America before proceeding with construction. It would be unfortunate to complete a vehicle and then have it disqualified at a competition. Please remember that safety is a primary goal.
To better understand these rules and how they are enforced, please read the Event section that follows.
Here is a link to the rule book
https://www.electrathonamerica.org/_files/ugd/032d61_48cfe45eccb445eeb4d22f11d1e0bebb.pdf