The Go Kart Design Challenge, an innovative competition that pushes the boundaries of engineering and design, is an opportunity for teams to showcase their creativity and ingenuity with minimal restrictions on kart design. Formerly known as the National Go Kart Championship, this challenge is initiated by ISNEE, offering maximum design flexibility to teams and allowing them to express their imaginations to the fullest.
As part of the GKDC, teams are tasked with developing a kart that can successfully compete in all the events described in the GKDC rulebook. Whether it's a combustion vehicle or an electric vehicle, teams are given the freedom to create a prototype kart that can cater to the non-professional, weekend competition market. The challenge is not only to build a high-performance kart in terms of acceleration, braking, and handling but also to ensure that it is durable enough to complete all the events in the rulebook. This competition is an opportunity for teams to think outside the box and imagine the unimaginable. It is a platform that encourages innovation, teamwork, and creativity, allowing participants to explore new horizons in engineering and design.
GKDC is a remarkable competition that celebrates the talent and potential of young engineers and designers. It fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork, inspiring participants to think outside the box and push the limits of what is possible.
1- Competition Dates and Place: 12th GKDC is scheduled to be held at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore from 19 to 23 Feb 2025.
2- Team Registration: Team Registration starts from 10 Mar 2024 for CV and EV categories. Click here to register your team.
3- Registration Slots: 12th GKDC limited to 100 slots in total with no reservation quota.
4- Registration Fee: GKDC follows the concept of a dynamic pricing under which the fee is revised every month with a marginal increment. The registrations are done with a standard fee of ₹ 39,499/- (Excluding GST) effective from 1 December 2024.
5- Early Bird Offer Details: Mar 10, 2024 - Mar 25, 2024
6- Waiting List & Withdrawls: Teams on the waiting list may be moved to the participating list up to two weeks before the start of the competition if a registered team withdraws from the competition, creating an available slot. Once a slot on the participating list becomes available, the next team on the waiting list will move to the pending list and will have 72 hours to pay the registration fee in order to secure their place on the participating list.
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It is important to note that teams on the waiting list must submit all documents and forms by the same deadlines as teams on the participating list.
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Teams on the waiting and participating lists who find that they will not be able to attend the competition are requested to officially withdraw by notifying the officials.
7- Registration Duration: The registrations are to be closed as soon as the available slots are booked with confirmed payment.
8- Important Days: Teams must check the event "Timeline" for various submissions and event related activities.
9- Team Member Information: The maximum number of members in a team is limited to 50; wherein 25 members can be registered without any extra charges while next 25 can only be added after paying ₹1499/- (excluding GST) per member.
10- Workshop: GKDC hosts workshops to enhance the technical skills and understanding of the participating teams by providing them with resourceful technical content and rules. Each team is required to enrol a minimum of three members in any one of the workshops that is best suited for their location.
11- Driver Training Program: In 2016, ISNEE implemented a policy that prohibits untrained drivers from driving on the racetrack during the GKDC events. Driver training is essential not only for the success of the team but also for personal safety and the safety of other participants.