Diseño y construcción de una pista de autocross dentro de las instalaciones de la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo

Abstract

The province of Chimborazo does not have a space for the practice of motor sports, unlike provinces such as Tungurahua and Pichincha where athletes travel. Therefore, the objective of this project was the implementation of an autocross circuit at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo with heavy machinery in earth-moving works for automobile competitions. The research approach was conducted under the parameters of the qualitative method that allowed flexibility during the information search process, being fundamental the experience, data collection and field observation. In addition, a survey was applied to obtain information on the acceptance of the construction of the circuit validating the opinion of competitors, fans, and students of the institution. The designated space will be used for the implementation of the track that will later be used for competitions, driver training and vehicle testing. In this context, the autocross track complies with safety standards and its design does not aggressively affect the environment, which was achieved by applying environmental management practices, satisfying the needs of competitors and fans. In addition, we tried to make it sustainable through the minimum use of economic resources and trying to make it possible to replicate it in other environments.