Opportunity brief
Overview:
Manufacture Your Dream is a hands-on engineering and racing competition organized by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers for graVITas 2026. The event combines teamwork, creativity, and friendly competition into an engaging challenge where participants build and race their own vehicles.
The competition consists of two core phases:
- The Assembly Phase: Teams receive all required tools and materials to assemble a remote-controlled car as quickly and accurately as possible under expert guidance.
- The Racing Phase: Assembled vehicles hit a specially designed track to compete in multi-round heat races testing speed and handling through to the semi-finals and final.
Winners are determined by the lowest combined total time (Assembly Time + Racing Time). The top overall finishers take home cash prizes from the event pool!
Guidelines & Details:
- Format: Hands-on Hardware Assembly + Track Racing
- Rounds: Initial Heats → Semi-Finals → Final Race
- Team Structure: Team-based event
- Single Participation: If you register without a team, a team will be assigned/arranged for you at the venue.
- Inter-College Teams Allowed: Yes
- Inter-Specialization Teams Allowed: Yes
- Duration: Slot-based execution. Participants will be notified of their allotted time slot prior to the event.
Rules & Regulations:
- Adherence to Instructions: Pay strict attention to all preliminary technical instructions; they are critical for assembling a functional car.
- Component Care: All components, materials, and remote assemblies must be handled with utmost care. Any intentional damage or negligence resulting in broken hardware will lead to instant disqualification.
- Punctuality & Check-In: Participants must arrive at the venue strictly at their allotted time slot with their official College ID Cards.
- Track Safety: For safety and competition integrity, touching or interfering with the race track during an active heat is strictly prohibited.
- Support & Assistance: Event managers and guides will be available on-site at all times to address queries and assist with technical issues.
- Fair Play: Maintain sportsmanship and follow all on-site official instructions. Above all, have fun!
- You can complete the payment after registering on Unstop: gravitas.vit.ac.in/events/3317a6e6-3963-43c0-ab99-930e8934539d