Other Events

Exhibition of Vehicles Entered in the 13th Student Formula Japan Competition

Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan will exhibit vehicles which were entered in to the 13th Student Formula Japan Competition (held Sept. 1st – 5th, 2015).

Venue

West Exhibition Hall 3

Exhibiting Vehicles (Planned)

* The winner for the Spirit of Excellence Award for ICV (Gasoline Engine) Class was awarded to Graz University of Technology, Austria.

About Student Formula Japan Competition　http://www.jsae.or.jp/formula/en/

The Student Formula Japan Competition is a competition by university, college and junior college students with small formula-style racing cars that they have planned and constructed in a span of a year. They compete for five days, not only in vehicle performance, but in craftsmanship as well, through the “Static Event (cost and presentation)”, “Scrutineering”, and the “Dynamic Event (acceleration, skid pad, auto-cross, endurance). ”The competition has grown every year, and for the 13th Competition held from September 1st to September 5th, 90 teams entered.

Let’s Ride a Soap Box Car and Time Trials

A soap box car race (experience) and easy time trial will be held with the cooperation of the Japan International Soap Box* Derby non-profit organization as one of the many visitor hands-on experience events. Any visitors over elementary school age that are able to use a brake pedal are welcome to participate in this event. Adult-sized soap box cars are also planned to be brought to the event, allowing parents to participate with their children. The ride will take approximately 5 minutes including a tutorial. For younger children, a soap box car simulator will be set up, using an actual soap box car and driving footage to allow the younger children to experience the race. In addition, panel exhibits are also planned.
* Soap Box is a vehicle without any engines, but in principle propelled by gravity.

Venue

Outdoor Exhibit Area

Overview (Planned)