Frequently Asked Questions

Nothing! Michelin is supportive of the efforts you put in and wants to give you the opportunity to prepare for competition and network with Michelin engineers.

Yes, we are running the event rain or shine!  Bring your wet tires and raincoats if it rains.

We are limiting the number of team members to 20 people per university.

Each university may bring 2 cars to the shootout competition.  EV and IC cars will compete directly.

No.  For the annual Formula SAE Shootout, Michelin is providing an insurance policy for the whole event.

Track 8 is a very flat asphalt surface that is abrasive.  The asphalt vehicle dynamics pad is 400 x 1400 ft.  The endurance and autocross courses will take up about 2/3 of this space.

The autocross and endurance course will be designed by Michelin’s subjective test drivers.  We plan to improve 2023’s simple layout and make something longer, tighter, and much more representative of the Formula SAE competition courses. We intend to chalk the track for improved visibility.

Michelin LPG’s well-trained emergency response team will be on track all day.  The Michelin truck is equipped with a fire extinguishing foam tank.  Fire extinguishers and high-visibility vests will be required for each cone-chasing/timing station.

Event attendees may not stay onsite overnight.  Locked trailers may stay onsite. Wood blocks must be placed under anything metal that touches the track.  Avoid leaving out any items that attract wildlife or may be affected by weather.