Virtual Technical Inspection

Virtual Technical Inspection FAQs

• expandCan I show an older vehicle, fully finished, for the Virtual Technical Inspection and compete on-track with a new one that will be ready later in the year?

  No. The vehicle presented at the Virtual Technical Inspection must be the same one you use to compete at the on-track event. If you arrive with a different vehicle at the in-person inspection, your team will be automatically disqualified.

• expandWhat happens if I don’t pass the Virtual Technical Inspection?

  The Virtual Technical Inspection is NOT a fail or pass system. If you submit a short video with at least one of the checklist items, that will count as participation. You may receive a low or a high score depending on the quality of your submission, but you will only fail this competition if you do not submit anything at all.

• expandIf I pass or win the Virtual Technical Inspection, am I automatically approved on the in-person inspection at the physical event?

  No. This is NOT a fail or pass system, and NOT a replacement for the in-person inspection. All teams, regardless of their Virtual Technical Inspection score, will need to go through the normal inspection process to be granted access to the track.

• expandDo I need to demonstrate a running vehicle on my video submission?

  No, we do not require to see a running engine. However, if you want to show it with the car in a fully static, safe position, without a driver in seat, this is fine. Please note that you must NOT demonstrate driving of your vehicle, regardless of the environment where the video is filmed. This could be ground for disqualification.

• expandMy vehicle will not be ready in time for the Virtual Technical Inspection, can I still be selected for a track event?

  To be considered for a track event, participation in the Virtual Technical Inspection is mandatory even if your vehicle is not finished. Please note that only the items listed on the competition checklist are required, the goal is to demonstrate your team’s progress on the vehicle.

  The Virtual Technical Inspection results will only be used as selection criteria if there are more eligible teams than physical team slots available. However, teams that do not take part in the Virtual Inspection will be ineligible for on-track events.

• expandIf I don’t participate in the Virtual Technical Inspection, can I still be selected for a track event?

  No. Participation in the Virtual Technical Inspection is mandatory for your application to track events.