Specifications

Article 4: Identification

Logos, official partner streamers and racing numbers must be fixed to the

vehicle body in accordance with the diagram provided (see Chapter II) such

that they can be clearly read during any public presentation, in promotional

films and on all photographs for team use, school use, press or promotional

material.

Under no circumstances may the Shell logos, the partner streamers or racing

numbers be modified, either on the vehicle or on any other documentation. It is

prohibited to cut the stickers supplied by the Organisers. Their dimensions are

as follow:

• For each side and for the front of the vehicle: a Shell logo, 20 x 20cm.

• For each side and for the front of the vehicle: racing numbers (stickers),

with a different colour for each energy class, 20 x 26cm.

• For each side, on the lower part of the body: a partner streamer, 90 x 6cm.

A mandatory 10cm space must be left free on all four sides of the Shell logo.

Any other sponsor names / logos must be smaller than the Shell logo. The

sponsor stickers must fit within a surface of 400 cm

(empty space included)

In the event of a breach of this rule, the Organisers reserve the right to remove

any sponsor logos.

Furthermore, the trademarks or logos of other energy companies, direct

competitors of event partners, tobacco companies and alcoholic drinks

producers are prohibited.

All vehicles are subject to the Organisers’ approval concerning these

provisions.

Article 5: Compliance

Only those vehicles that comply with the present Official Rules are allowed to

participate. No vehicle will be allowed on the track for practice or competition

until the Organisers have approved it. The decisions of the Organisers are final

in all matters concerning the compliance of vehicle design and construction with

the present Official Rules.

The Organisers reserve the right to rescind vehicle approval upon further or

more detailed checks. The Organisers must be notified of any modifications to

the vehicle after inspection. Non-compliance with this rule will lead to vehicle

disqualification.

Vehicles complying with all safety rules but not with some of the other technical

rules will not qualify for the competition, however may be allowed on the track

for practice or demonstration.

Article 6: Timekeeping

For details see Chapter II of the ‘Official Rules’ for the relevant Region (i.e.

Americas, Europe, Asia)

Shell Eco-marathon ® Official Rules 2011 – Chapter 1