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: 11^th GKDC presented by ISNEE Motorsports and hosted by KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology is scheduled to be held at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore from 16 to 19 Feb 2024.

2- Early Bird Registration: Early bird registration is a process wherein teams enroll for the competition early and get a 20% discount on the registration fee. EB Registration for 11^th GKDC is to be done from 22 Mar until 20 Apr 2023. The registration fee is to be paid within 72 hours of the online registration.

3- Team Registration: Team Registration starts from 21 Apr 2023 for CV and EV categories. Click here to register your team.

4- Registration Slots: 11^th GKDC is limited to 150 slots in total with no reservation quota.

5- 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 fee of ₹ 36999/- (Excluding GST) effective from 1 December 2023.

Note- The registration fee is to be paid within 72 hours of the online registration.

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.

• 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.

• 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- Welding: Outside of the opening hours it is possible to weld with own equipment in the welding area only, using appropriate safety gear.

10- Engine Test Area: Engines may only be run in the designated engine test area during the opening times and only after passing the tilt test.

11- Event Control: The team captain will receive a package containing score card, programs schedule and merchandise, etc. at event control. Large teams may bring one or two extra people to help carrying.

12- Driver Registration: Drivers must register personally at the event control where they have to show their valid student ID.

13- In-House TI: In-house technical inspection (IHTI) is performed to verify compliance with the rulebook and to alert teams in advance so that necessary corrections can be made before the competition begins. IHTI is conducted through a video call, during which a Technical Inspector checks all the points on the TI Sheet.

14- On-Site Technical Inspection: On 10 Feb 2024 mechanical, electrical inspection will take place in the pits, afterward, it will take place at the technical inspection area. Vehicles should be moved to the technical inspection area gate when the team captain receives a WhatsApp message about the Technical Inspection Status (TIS) of the vehicle is set to "M/E Waiting Queue".

15- Pre-Inspection: Pre-inspection will be conducted in the pit, where the technical inspectors will visit the teams according to the Kart number. A team that is not present or ready at the first visit have to contact the technical inspectors in the pit for a new appointment. The driver egress is mandatory for all drivers. Before participating in a dynamic event, the driver must have passed the egress test.

16- Re-Inspection: The re-inspection will take place in the technical inspection area. If a re-inspection is needed the coordinating technical inspector will direct the team into the waiting queue for re-inspection.

17- 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.

18- 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 enroll a minimum of three members in any one of the workshops that is best suited for their location.

19- Driver Training Program: In 2016, ISNEE implemented a policy that prohibits untrained drivers from racing on the racetrack during the GKDC event. Driver training is essential not only for personal safety but also for the success of the team, as the driver plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of dynamic events.