2016 Virtual Formula
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RELATED TO THE 2017 EDITION OF VIRTUAL FORMULA
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REASONS TO PARTICIPATE TO THE COMPETITION:
- To learn vehicle dynamics software used by leading motorsport teams and automotive OEMs
- To get in touch with vehicle dynamicists from sponsoring companies
- To improve your vehicle design in a virtual environment for real results at the next FSAE event
- To join the VI-grade network of vehicle specialists and software developers
- To add important competences to your resume for your future career in the automotive industry
- Additionally, all teams submitting results will be included in a presentation brochure that will be distributed by the organizing committee to a selected database of leading automotive companies and Tier1 suppliers!
WHAT IS VIRTUAL FORMULA:
Virtual Formula 2016, realized with the endorsement of MSC Software, is built upon the rules and regulations of the popular Formula SAE and Formula Student. The competition will be based on the usage of VI-Motorsport, VI-grade’s interactive simulation environment for motorsport vehicle modeling and dynamic analysis, as well as of Adams/Car, the de-facto standard multibody vehicle dynamics simulation solution from MSC Software. All registered teams will be granted access to a complete state-of-the-art racing simulation software to find the best set-up for their car.
The participating teams will be challenged to optimize the performance of a virtual race car, minimizing the lap time on a given autocross track. The competition will be won by the team that will drive the vehicle with the shortest lap-time on the given circuit. Extra points will be assigned to teams that will demonstrate their ability to minimize fuel consumption, perform additional dynamic maneuvers and dimension the vehicle suspension according to the calculated loads.
The team results will be evaluated by a technical committee formed by vehicle dynamicists from VI-grade and MSC Software. The winning team will be awarded with a complete software package including multiple user access to the VI-Motorsport and Adams/Car technologies.
Additionally, all teams submitting results will be included in a presentation brochure that will be distributed by the organizing committee to a selected database of leading automotive companies and Tier1 suppliers.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Deadline for delivery of results: extended to June 10th, 2016
- Winner announcement: June 30th, 2016
Good luck with the Virtual Formula!
USEFUL LINKS
Recording of VI-Motorsport WebEx Session