SkillsUSA Wyoming Conference - State Only Contests

State Pin Design

  1. The purpose of this contest is to submit a design that can be used as the design for the official 2012 Wyoming SkillsUSA lapel pin. The pin is distributed at the Wyoming State Conference and packages of pins are given to each contestant that attends the National Conference.

  2. The design can be any theme but must include the following information: the year 2012, the words Wyoming SkillsUSA. It should also be fitting for the state of Wyoming

  3. The design must be submitted in an enlarged size (8 1/2" x 11") in a JPG, WORD or PDF format.

    1 1/14" x1 1/4" size (1-1/2" max) is the actual size of the pin.

  4. All entries become the property of the Wyoming State Association.

  5. Winners will receive 50 Wyoming pins and a complete set of state pins from the National conference.

  6. DEADLINE: Feb 15, 2012

    Submission must be to Toni Decklever through mail or e-mail.

    Judging will be conducted by the Board of Directors.

    SkillsUSA Wyoming reserves the right to refuse inappropriate submissions.

High Mileage Vehicle

This is a fuel efficiency contest. Winners will be determined by the number of laps covered with an equivalent amount of energy.

  1. Classes:
    1. Fossil Fuel
    2. Hybrid , gas-electric or diesel electric
    3. Zero Emissions
  2. Safety Requirements:
    1. Structural Stability- Car must not tip if placed sideways on a fifteen degree incline with driver in cockpit.
    2. Driver must be shielded from all power transfer components within reasonable reach of the cockpit.
    3. No fuel leaks
    4. Two kill switches required. One must be easily accessible to the driver and the other must be easily accessible to the pit crew. Switches should be clearly marked with red. Enclosed cars shall have a kill switch that is accessible from outside the car.
    5. Drivers must have clear vision to an angle 90 degrees to the left and right. If drivers cannot clearly see to the left and right mirrors are required.
    6. Enclosed cars must have the engine compartment separated from the cockpit by a metal fire wall.
    7. Each car shall have a fire extinguisher easily accessible to the driver. Each pit crew must also have a fire extinguisher.
    8. No vehicle shall weigh over 550 pounds.
    9. No vehicle shall operate on over 56 volts
    10. The driver shall be able to exit the car in less than 15 seconds
    11. All cars shall have brakes that will stop the car in a reasonable distance
    12. All vehicles will be able to set stationary with the engine running and be able to accelerate from a stop without assistance.
  3. Energy/Fuel criteria
    1. All cars will be using en equivalent of 2616 Btu of energy
    2. For electric cars this is equivalent to a 40 LB (Group 24) lead acid battery. Any combination of lead acid batteries equaling 40 Lbs can be used as long as the voltage does not exceed the safety limit of 56 volts. All batteries will be weighed by the team operating the vehicle and the weight will be clearly marked on the battery.
    3. Gasoline vehicles will receive 79 CC of fuel
    4. Diesel Vehicles will receive 71 CC of fuel
    5. Two options are available for hybrid vehicles.
      1. Option one: Start with 40 Lbs of lead acid batteries and 71 CC of Diesel or 79 CC of gas. This gives them two times the available energy of the other cars so the total laps covered will be divided by two to determine placing
      2. Option two: Start with forty Lbs of lead acid battery and either 71 cc of diesel or 79 cc of gasoline. End contest with same state of battery charge as was available at the start of the contest. A penalty of 25% of the batteries BTU equivalent will be assessed for every .2 volts under 12.6 volts at the end of the contest.
      3. If other types of batteries are to be used the team must show a rating from a reputable source that indicates an equivalent of 2616 BTU total output from the battery or battery pack.
    6. Driver Requirements
      1. DOT or Snell Approved Crash Helmet
      2. Eye Protection
      3. Appropriate Clothing and closed shoes (no sandals)
      4. Be a registered SkillsUSA member