2017 Virtual Formula
WHAT IS VIRTUAL FORMULA
Virtual Formula 2017 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. 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, an acceleration event, the Skidpad, as well as possibily reducing the ecologic footprint of the model. In line with the recent growth of Formula Student teams adopting electric racecars, and more generically with the ongoing trends in the automotive industry, the 2017 edition of the Virtual Formula will be focused on the optimization of an electrically-driven vehicle model.
The competition will be won by the team that will have the most overall points in the different events. Receivable points for each event are adjusted to the regulations of the Formula SAE.
The team results will be evaluated by a technical committee formed by vehicle dynamicists from VI-grade. The winning team will be awarded with a complete software package including multiple user access to the VI-Motorsport technology and will be hosted for a 1-day session at VI-grade’s SimCenter in Udine, Italy to attend a driving simulation session during which engineers from Lamborghini Squadra Corse - partner of the initiative - will use VI-grade’s DiM – Driver-in-Motion technology for their vehicle development activities.
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!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Beginning of the competition and delivery of licenses -> starting from January 16th, 2017
- Mid-term Webinar for Q&As -> RECORDING AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK
- Final Webinar for Q&As -> RECORDING AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK
- Deadline for delivery of results -> March 31st, 2017
- Winner announcement-> full ranking at this link!
Good luck with the 2017 edition of the Virtual Formula!
QUICK LINKS
Recording of VI-Motorsport Introductory Webinar
Recording of Mid-Term Q&A Session
Recording of Final Q&A Session