Volunteer Safety Training rev 2/25/2013 © 2013 SAE International 2013 FSAE @ Michigan International Speedway.

Volunteer Safety Training

rev 2/25/2013© 2013 SAE International

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FSAE @ Michigan International Speedway

Penn State Fire!

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Last Year’s Top-10 Oregon State Univ Karlsruhe Tech (Germany)

Universitat Stuttgart Technical Univ of Munich Univ of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Graz Univ of Technology (Austria)

Metropolia University of Applied Science (Finland)

Ecole De Technologie Superieure (Quebec)

Friedrich Alexander Univ of Erlangen (Germany)

Univ of Wisconsin - Madison

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Other Local Schools

• 11th place – Toledo• 21 – Oakland• 24 – U of M Dearborn• 40 - Windsor• 48 – Michigan State• 55 – Western Ontario• 74 - Kettering• 79 – Ferris State• 85 – Lawrence Tech

(105 schools competed in 2012)

The Events

Tech Inspections Wednesday thru Friday Weigh-In, Tilt, Braking, Noise

Static Judging Thursday all day Cost, Presentation, Design

Acceleration Friday morning

Skid Pad Friday morning

Autocross Friday afternoon

Endurance & Efficiency Saturday all day

Awards Ceremonies Fri & Sat evenings

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Acceleration EventFriday morning, 9:00am - 12:30pm

75 meter (82 yard) straightaway 2 drivers per car / 2 runs per driver

Scoring: 0 to 75 points possible Fastest run counts Cones Down or Out = 2 sec penalty per cone Off Course = DNF (Did Not Finish) = 0 points

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Skid Pad EventFriday morning, 9:00am - 12:30pm

2 circles of 50’ diameter in a figure-8 pattern 2 drivers per car / 2 runs per driver Each run consists of 2-right and 2-left laps

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Autocross EventFriday afternoon, 2:00 ~ 5:30pm

Course Length = approx ½ mile 2 drivers per car / 2 laps per driver Typically 3-4 cars on the track concurrently No passing in this “solo” event Avg Speeds = 35 to 40 MPH

Cones Down or Out = 2 sec penalty per cone Off Course = 20 sec penalty Missed Slalom = 20 sec per occurrence

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Endurance & Efficiency EventAll day Saturday, 9:00am ~ 12:30pm & 1:35 ~ 5:30pm

Course Length ~ 1.0 Kilometer Total run = 2 x 11 laps 2 drivers per car / Driver change midway Typically 5-7 cars on the track concurrently Passing within designated zones Avg speed = 35 MPH / top speed = 65 MPH

Cones Down or Out = 2 sec penalty per cone Off Course = 20 sec penalty Missed Slalom = 20 sec per occurrence

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New Name

On-Track Corner Workers

Team at each station:• SCCA Corner Captain• Radio Communicator• Yellow / Red Flagger• Cone & Car Shaggers• Blue Flagger *• Passing Zone Signal Marshals *

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Flag Signals

Command Flags Flags that send a message to the competitor

that they MUST obey without question

Informational Flags Require NO action from the driver Are used as added information to help the

driver to maximize performance

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Command Flags

FLAG EVENT DESCRIPTION

Green AutoX & Endurance OK to Start

Blue Endurance only Passing Zone

Yellow (stationary) Endurance only Danger ahead

Yellow (waving) Endurance only Extreme Danger ahead

Black Endurance only Penalty

Black w/ Orange Circle Endurance only Mechanical problem

Red AutoX & Endurance Stop Now

Checker Endurance only End of Session

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Informational Flags

FLAG EVENT DESCRIPTION

White Endurance onlySlow Car or Emergency Vehicle ahead

Red & Yellow striped Endurance only Surface Problem

For detailed flag info go to:

http: // fsae-flags .TurnMarshals.com

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Corner Workers Safety Tips Wear appropriate outerwear – no shorts Bring Work Gloves

Do not use cameras or cell phones when track is hot Always be aware of oncoming cars Cross track only when absolutely necessary Be careful when approaching or pushing cars

Be aware of hot exhaust system, leaking fuel or coolant, engine fires, broken body or suspension parts, etc.

Safest location to push the car is on the main roll hoop,but watch your footing!

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Corner Workers Comfort Tips

Wear comfortable shoes(but NO open-toes)

Apply Sunscreen Stay hydrated Communicate with your

Corner Captain and Co-Workers Track sessions are 3-4 hours long. Be prepared. Show up on time and stay until the end of your shift

- We’re counting on you! Bring a positive attitude – HAVE FUN & BE SAFE !

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Dynamic Events

See you on May 10th and 11th

Plan on arriving at M.I.S.no later than 7:45am

Worker Safety Briefingson the track at 8:30am – SHARP!

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Dynamic Events

For more information and a copy of this presentation, go to ↓

http:// fsae.TurnMarshals.com

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