LEEDS FORMULA RACE TEAM - F16 2014-2015
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“Leeds Formula Race Team is a group of skilled and driven Engineers from the University of Leeds, working towards a shared goal of producing a single seat race car to compete at Formula Student UK at Silverstone in July 2015. This year the team is aiming to finish in the top 10 UK Universities at FSUK. This will be achieved with a well designed, reliable vehicle that Leeds is proud to present.� Scott Walker, Team Leader
The Competition Formula Student is a competition for engineering students to design, build and compete a formula style race car. Run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the British event is held at Silverstone and attracts universities from all over the world. The competition consists of both static and dynamic events which are judged by an expert panel of industry experts. The judges also offer valuable feedback during the competition.
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Dynamic
Design: The team need to justify design decisions to the event judges. The teams technical knowledge is well tested!
Acceleration: A 75 metre sprint from a standing start.
Cost: The true cost to build the car, regardless of sponsorship, this provides a level playing field for all universities. Business: The team present a business case for the car and prove that it would be profitable if mass produced. Technical Inspection: The car is inspected by the judges to ensure its compliance with the competition technical regulations.
Skid Pan: A test of the cars lateral acceleration capability, the car drives a constant radius corner in both directions. Autocross: A single lap around a complex track with sharp turns and some straights. Endurance: A 22km time trial style race with a single tank of fuel and driver changes. Fuel Economy: Using data taken from the endurance test the cars are graded.
Meet the Team Leeds Formula Race Team consists of students from across the Engineering Faculty. Level 3 and 4 students undertake specific academic projects on the car, while level 1 and 2 understudy the older students and assist in the manufacture and car build. Involving level 1 and 2 students assists in a seamless transition from one season to the next. Leeds Formula Race Team can boast significant industry experience, with many of its members completing a year in industry or a prestigious summer placement. Companies include: Gibson Motorsport, Red Bull F1, Cummins and Rolls Royce. This experience enables our team to more effectively implement their technical knowledge to a practical application, a skill that is so vital in Formula Student. The team is grouped into 3 areas: Chassis & Suspension, Engine, Driveline & Brakes. These are lead by H채gar Niblett, Tom Allchurch Dominic Cotton respectively. The team will be continuing to run, test develop last years car, F15, throughout the design and build of F16 to test validate planned upgrades and developments.
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What’s in Store for 2015 Each group will be undertaking innovative projects to optimise and develop new components. The Engine team will be tuning and optimising the intake and exhaust of our new KTM 500 EXC engine. Chassis & Suspension group are allowing the suspension geometry to drive the chassis design to ensure great car handling. The Driveline & Brakes group are investigating custom brake callipers as well as the installation of a new differential.
Where you come in This year will be the 16th car designed and built by the Leeds Formula Race Team. The team have a proud history of success with many trophies and accolades including the first UK university to compete at the American Formula Student. This success is only possible through the dedication of our team and continued support from our sponsors. Team sponsorship is used to facilitate design and allow innovative projects to be carried out which push and expand our knowledge and capabilities. Team support can take many forms including use of technical facilities, time with experienced engineers, supply of materials or simply a financial boost to the teams budget. As a return on your investment the team can offer company promotion through a logo on the car and team clothing, coverage through our social networking outlets. In addition to this the team produce a monthly newsletter with a technical update on progress throughout the design and build process.
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