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Course in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana

Online 300-hour course in case studies: Carrera Panamericana. 6 modules with the FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Place the event in its historical, geographical and sporting context.

02

Analyse the technical preparation of the vehicles that took part.

03

Study how the route shaped the engineering of the cars.

04

Compare the safety criteria of the period with current FIA regulations.

05

Describe the team organisation, logistics and race strategy.

06

Assess the event as cultural heritage and its modern revival.

07

Produce a documented case study based on verified sources.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Competition history analyst looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
  • Historic rally vehicle preparer looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
  • Automotive historian looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
  • Technical scrutineer for historic events looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
  • Competition logistics coordinator looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
  • Motoring heritage communicator looking to specialise in Case Studies: Carrera Panamericana.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter historic competition.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA International Sporting Code
  • Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles)
  • FIA HTP Form (historic technical passport)
  • FIA Standard 8853 (safety belts)
  • FIA Standard 8856 (fire-resistant clothing)
  • FIVA Events Code
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Origin, route and eras of the race
  2. 1.2Route conditions and altitude
  3. 1.3Categories and participating vehicles
  4. 1.4The event's role in motorsport history
  5. 1.5Current historic re-enactment
  6. 1.6Regulations of the modern event
  7. 1.7Documentary sources of the race
  8. 1.8Case study methodology
  9. 1.9Course objective: learning from the case
  10. 1.10Workshop: documented chronology of the event
  1. 2.1Representative models of each era
  2. 2.2Period preparations and their limits
  3. 2.3Reliability versus performance
  4. 2.4Cooling at altitude and in heat
  5. 2.5Suspension for broken roads
  6. 2.6Brakes and prolonged descents
  7. 2.7Tyres and their management
  8. 2.8Protection of vehicle and driver
  9. 2.9Current preparation for re-enactment
  10. 2.10Practice: analysis of a vehicle's preparation
  1. 3.1Altitude profile and loss of power
  2. 3.2Ambient temperature and cooling
  3. 3.3Road surface condition and suspension
  4. 3.4Fast sections and mountain stages
  5. 3.5Consumption and range between refuelling stops
  6. 3.6Expected wear per stage
  7. 3.7Critical points on the route
  8. 3.8Service planning
  9. 3.9Historical retirement data
  10. 3.10Practice: technical plan for a stage
  1. 4.1Safety conditions of the era
  2. 4.2Documented accidents and their causes
  3. 4.3Evolution of regulations
  4. 4.4Safety structures required today
  5. 4.5Current driver equipment
  6. 4.6Spectator and route control
  7. 4.7Medical assistance on the route
  8. 4.8Lessons learned from the past
  9. 4.9Balancing authenticity and safety
  10. 4.10Practice: comparison of safety requirements
  1. 5.1Team composition
  2. 5.2Transport of the vehicle to the event country
  3. 5.3Customs and documentation
  4. 5.4Spare parts and tools to be transported
  5. 5.5Support in stages and at bivouacs
  6. 5.6Pace and conservation strategy
  7. 5.7Decisions in case of breakdown
  8. 5.8Managing crew fatigue
  9. 5.9Budget for participation
  10. 5.10Practice: logistics plan for participation
  1. 6.1Surviving vehicles and their identification
  2. 6.2Competition history as vehicle value
  3. 6.3Documentation of historic participation
  4. 6.4Re-creations and their authenticity
  5. 6.5Dissemination of the case study
  6. 6.6Photographic and documentary archive
  7. 6.7Interviews with protagonists
  8. 6.8Common errors in historical interpretation
  9. 6.9Technical lessons applicable today
  10. 6.10Final project: complete case study of the event
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, Google Earth Pro, advanced Excel, Zotero, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case work is based on real procedures: documentary analysis of historical editions, study of the route's altitude profile, and review of safety equipment in line with FIA requirements. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-based Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Surviving vehicles and their identification

Place the event in its historical, geographical and sporting context.

Competition history as vehicle value

Analyse the technical preparation of the vehicles that took part.

Documentation of historic participation

Study how the route shaped the engineering of the cars.

Re-creations and their authenticity

Compare the safety criteria of the period with current FIA regulations.

Dissemination of the case study

Describe the team organisation, logistics and race strategy.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Competition history analystHistoric rally vehicle preparerAutomotive historianTechnical scrutineer for historic eventsCompetition logistics coordinatorMotoring heritage communicator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulations.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with QGIS, Google Earth Pro, advanced Excel and Zotero. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.

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