Purdue Grand Prix

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Racing
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Purdue_Grand_Prix_Foundation
gptkbp:alumni many former participants return
gptkbp:attendance thousands of spectators
gptkbp:celebrates includes food and entertainment
gptkbp:challenges design and build go-karts
gptkbp:charity supporting student initiatives
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local businesses
gptkbp:community_impact supports local charities
gptkbp:community_support strong backing from alumni
gptkbp:development requires extensive planning and practice
gptkbp:event_challenges weather and mechanical issues
technical and strategic racing
gptkbp:event_duration one day
typically in the spring
gptkbp:event_highlights exciting races and team rivalries
gptkbp:event_type qualifying rounds and final race
gptkbp:events festive and competitive
social media and flyers
collected from participants and spectators
awards ceremony for winners.
long-standing tradition at Purdue University
promote engineering skills and teamwork
gptkbp:first_held gptkb:1958
gptkbp:frequency annual
gptkbp:governing_body Purdue Grand Prix Committee
gptkbp:historical_event over 60 years of racing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Purdue Grand Prix
gptkbp:location gptkb:Purdue_University
gptkbp:media_coverage local and regional media
gptkbp:notable_alumni many Purdue graduates
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:student_involvement
gptkbp:notable_race various classes based on kart specifications
gptkbp:number_of_tracks approximately 1 mile
gptkbp:participants student teams
gptkbp:pit_stops allowed during the race
gptkbp:prize_money trophies and scholarships
gptkbp:purpose fundraising for student scholarships
gptkbp:related_vehicle custom-built go-karts
gptkbp:safety helmets and suits required
gptkbp:safety_measures strict regulations
gptkbp:safety_record generally very good
gptkbp:significant_event important part of Purdue's engineering culture
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Purdue_Student_Government
gptkbp:sponsorship available for local businesses
gptkbp:team students from various majors
fosters collaboration and teamwork
open to all Purdue students
gptkbp:team_spirit encouraged among participants
gptkbp:track asphalt
gptkbp:tradition part of Purdue University culture
gptkbp:training mandatory for participants
gptkbp:type go-kart race
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities available for students
gptkbp:weather_conditions held rain or shine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Purdue_University
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5