Event Schedule
Event Timeline
Key dates for Machspeed Madness'26
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Phase 1 — Pre-Event
1 March 2026
Registration Form & Rulebook Live
Official registration form opens and full technical rulebook is published. Teams can register and review all competition rules from this date.
Open Now
3 March 2026
Webinar / Workshop for Participants
Orientation webinar covering rules, design guidelines, and Q&A with the organising committee. Successfully conducted on 3 March 2026 at 10:00 PM.
Conducted ✓
7 March 2026 · 11:59 AM
Registration Deadline
Final date to submit your team registration. Late registrations will not be accepted. Deadline: 7 March 2026, 11:59 AM IST.
🔒 Closed
Phase 2 — Competition
11 March 2026
Round 0 — Documentation & Design Validation
Teams submitted their design report, CAD files, BOM and cost analysis. Panel conducted design validation: chassis geometry, steering type (Ackermann/Tank), suspension system, and documentation were reviewed & scored by the technical committee.
Conducted ✓
11 March 2026 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Round 1 — Testing
All RC cars were tested on straight-line and infinity-loop tracks alongside documentation. Speed, control, and handling were evaluated by the technical committee.
Conducted ✓
12 March 2026 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Round 2 — The Final Race
The grand finale! Teams competed head-to-head on the official EPITOME circuit track. Qualifying rounds led to the championship final — an epic showdown of speed and engineering.
Conducted ✓
12 March 2026
🏆 Prize Distribution — EPITOME'26 Award Ceremony
Prize distribution was held at the EPITOME'26 Award Ceremony on 15 March 2026. View Results →
🏆 Upcoming
Important Notes
- Exact dates to be announced — follow official channels
- Registration fee is non-refundable after submission
- Late document submissions are subject to penalty points
- Technical specifications must match submitted documentation