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US0118001 Rocky Mountain Racing

Wheat Ridge High School

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 11 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

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1. Telemetry

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2. Inspection Queue Entry

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3. Driver's Control

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Appropriate motorsports helmet - Primary Driver (21 a-g)

Three-quarter helmet - Primary Driver (21 b)

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver (21 c)

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver (21 c)

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver (21 d)

Single piece fire retardant racing suit (s) - Primary Driver (22 a)

Fire retardant gloves - Primary Driver (22 c)

Flat, closed toe shoes - Primary Driver (22 b)

Cotton socks, no bare skin visible - Primary Driver (22 b, e)

FCR balaclava if used - Primary Driver (22 d)

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Primary Driver (20 a)

Ballast required? (20 b)

Ballast based on lightest driver (20 b)

Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed (20 b)

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4. Vehicle Weight

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5. Vehicle Dimensions

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6. Brakes

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7. Driver Safety

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Safety belt must be designed for motorsports use (29 g)

Mounting points are clearly accessible for inspection (29 e)

Safety Belts ≥ 5 mounting points (29 a)

Must have 5 independent belts attached to structure - chassis fixing (29 a)

Crotch strap under body (29 b)

Safety belt must be in straight line between mounting point and shoulder (29 f)

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack), length adjustor high enough for adjustment (29 c)

No modifications of safety belt (29 h)

Safety belt strength verified (29 d)

Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions (26 d)

Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver (26 b)

Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver (26 c)

Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver (30 a)

Quality of body driver collision protection (26 a-d)

Front Crumple Zone ≥ 100 mm (25 a ii)

Crumple space-protect from front/side impact (25 a) ii, 26 a)

Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant (27 b, d)

Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment (27 a)

Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body (41 c)

Nothing touching wheels (e.g. batt, wires, etc...) (41 d)

Steering is efficient and has no play (32 b)

If electric steering, demonstrate default safe state (32 d)

Intuitive steering control (32 b)

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8. Mechanical Vehicle Design

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Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver (28 a)

Rear visibility - see cheat sheet - Primary Driver (28 b)

Windows material (polycarbonate/Lexan) (25 f)

Electrical automotive horn, sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m (31 a-c)

Fully closed body (25 h, k)

Solid floor & frame (25 j)

No external appendages or sharp edges (25 c)

Body panels do not change shape in wind (25 b, d)

Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive (30 c)

Method of opening accurately marked with sticker (30 c)

No adhesive tape to close driver compartment from outside (30 d)

Chain/belt guard (all rotating equipment) (34 g)

Running wheels (Pr:3/4) (25 a) i )

Rims compatible with the dimensions of the tyre (41 a-b)

Wheel compliance (41 a, 48 c)

Tyres are in good condition (49 d)

Tyre valves are accessible (49 f)

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9. Electrical Vehicle Design

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Correct vehicle electrical schematic (67 c)

Max 60 V Peak (57 a)

Only one Battery, 2 terminals, single physical package (57 b) ii)

Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat (57 c)

Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal ADD fuse size (57 e)

Main fuse is sized correctly for the system (57 e)

Accessory circuit isolated from propulsion (65 k, m)

Elec system has proper fuse protection (57 g)

Drivers Display (57 i)

Electrical enclosures - transparent (57 j)

Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices (57 k)

JM visible and accessible from outside (56 b)

Internal Estop Switch (37 g) i)

External Estop mounting location (37 g) ii)

Latching External Estop push button (no push/pull levers) (37 k)

Blue triangle sticker (37 g) iii)

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10. Energy Verification

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Documentation (schematic, H2 flow, fuel cell, regulator) (65 a) i, 67 c)

No external starter battery (65 k) i)

Hydrogen cylinder firmly installed (65 b) iv)

Regulator installed correctly (65 a) iv 1)

Pipe H2 suitable, S.Steel (1.0 bar), PTFE (<1.0 bar) (65 e)

Connectors H2 OK (comp type, no Teflon) (65 e) iv)

Normally closed solenoid valve (37 f) i)

Pressure relief valve installed and set correctly (65 a) iv 4)

Pressure relief valve vents outside vehicle (65 a) iv 4)

Purge pipe vents outside or not used (65 f)

Correct system design (65 a) iv)

2 ventilation holes 5 cm² (65 c)

Hydrogen sensor at highest point (65 d)

Leak Check OK (65 d)

Flowmeter installed and functioning (65 a) v, g) iii)

Emergency shutdown function (H2 Valve & Propulsion) (37 f) ii)

Efficiency of Estop (3 methods, valve/MC) (37 f) ii)

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11. Final Check

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Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Americas 2025	Prototype	Hydrogen Fuel Cell	2	193.19km/m3 120.04mi/m3
Americas 2024	Prototype	Hydrogen Fuel Cell	-	Passed technical inspection
Americas 2023	Prototype	Battery Electric	9	137.71km/kWh 85.57mi/kWh
United States 2022	Urban Concept	Hydrogen Fuel Cell	-	Did not pass technical inspection

United States 2026

US0118001 Rocky Mountain Racing

Wheat Ridge High School

Technical Inspections

1. Telemetry

2. Inspection Queue Entry

3. Driver's Control

4. Vehicle Weight

5. Vehicle Dimensions

6. Brakes

7. Driver Safety

8. Mechanical Vehicle Design

9. Electrical Vehicle Design

10. Energy Verification

11. Final Check

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