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US0083001 Bearcat Motorsports II

Ruston High School

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Urban Concept vehicles need to pass a series of 12 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

12/12
Complete 12/12 inspections passed

Passed

1. Inspection Queue Entry

4 / 4

Passed

2. Driver's Control

23 / 23

Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver

Driver weight (> 70kg) - Primary Driver

Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Reserve Driver

Helmet label readable - Reserve Driver

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Reserve Driver

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Reserve Driver

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Reserve Driver

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Reserve Driver

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Reserve Driver

Driver weight (> 70kg) - Reserve Driver

Ballast required?

Ballast based on lightest driver

Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed

SHELL logo front / both sides

Race number front / both sides

Partner sticker oth sides

Other stickers < 400 cm²

Passed

3. Vehicle Weight

2 / 2

Passed

4. Vehicle Dimensions

11 / 11

Passed

5. Seat Belts & Roll bar

13 / 13

Safety Belts ≥ 5 mounting points

Safety Belts - chassis fixing

Crotch strap under body

Top strap at 10° angle

Length adjustor high enough for adjustement

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack)

Safety belt strenght verified

Quality of body driver collision protection

Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions

Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver

Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver

Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Reserve Driver

Roll bar width > shoulders - Reserve Driver

Passed

6. Brakes

10 / 10

Passed

7. Visibility

4 / 4

Passed

8. Exit

2 / 2

Passed

9. Mechanical Vehicle Design

27 / 27

Passed

10. Electrical Vehicle Design

15 / 15

Correct vehicle electrical schematic

Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices

Elec system has proper fuse protection

Electrical enclosures - transparent

Only one Battery, single physical package

Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak)

Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat

Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal

Charger built for battery

Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)

Solid metal containment tray OR Lipo bag

Capacity < 1000 Wh

Joulemeter

Installation in engine compartment

Correct circuit location (after battery)

Passed

11. Energy Verification

15 / 15

Doc'n (schematic, Batt/BMS, m.controller)

Li-Ion Battery System

Only two terminals

Batt + and - isolated from frame and body

Self-built batt - cell level current protection

In-vehicle Battery Management System

Motor/Controller System

Purpose built motor controller

Emergency shutdown

Internal/External Estop Switch

Latching push button (no push/pull levers)

Physical Estop

Efficiency of emergency shutdown

Dead man's switch

Blue triangle sticker

Passed

12. Telemetry

7 / 7

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Americas 2025	Prototype	Battery Electric	14	121.59km/kWh 75.55mi/kWh
Americas 2024	Urban Concept	Internal Combustion Engine (Gasoline)	6	128.17km/l 301.48mpg us
Americas 2023	Urban Concept	Internal Combustion Engine (Gasoline)	6	89.22km/l 209.85mpg us

US0083001 Bearcat Motorsports II

Ruston High School

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entry

2. Driver's Control

3. Vehicle Weight

4. Vehicle Dimensions

5. Seat Belts & Roll bar

6. Brakes

7. Visibility

8. Exit

9. Mechanical Vehicle Design

10. Electrical Vehicle Design

11. Energy Verification

12. Telemetry

Previous participation