The FTAD Season IV National Finals is the pinnacle event of the competitive year, bringing together the top qualifying teams from every region.
National Finals results determine final Season IV standings. All sessions are streamed live on the FTAD platform.
7:30 AM — Gates Open and Pit Setup (Hall A, teams only)
8:00 AM — Opening Ceremony (Main Stage)
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM — Design Review Group A (Rooms 1–4, 20 min/team, teams only)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Design Review Group B (Rooms 1–4, 20 min/team, teams only)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — Lunch and Sponsor Expo (Hall B)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM — Qualifying Runs (Main Track, best of 3 laps)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM — Elimination Bracket (Main Track, head-to-head)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Championship Final (Main Track, best of 3 runs)
5:30 PM — Awards and Closing (Main Stage)
Competition vehicle
Engineering notebook
Team uniforms
Student ID
All volunteer judges report to the officials' briefing in Room 1 at 7:45 AM.
This event is streamed live on the FTAD platform. A link will be published on the event day.
Indoor event at a professional convention center. Security and medical staff are on site throughout the day.
Awards
Organized by FTAD National Office (active since Season I, 8 events hosted).