Shelby Goodyear FSAE Showcase

Cardiff Racing have been featured in the latest instalment of the FSAE Showcase section of the Shelby Goodyear website along with three other teams, check it here!

Video Blog - March 2012

Video Blog - February 2012

Cardiff Racing on the radio

"This week the Science Cafe pays another visit to the School of Engineering at Cardiff University to find out about their plans to turn their Formula Student racing car into an electric car.
We meet mechanical engineering lecturer Dr. Huw Davies and two students, Dominic Lee and Russell Gay, who are developing an electric drive train for the University's car which is currently competing very successfully in Formula Student with an internal combustion engine. They talk to Adam about the advantages of an electric engine in creating a lighter, more powerful and faster racing car. And the team's technician, Lee Treherne, describes driving the car in competition and anticipates the experience of driving an electric racing car that's even faster."

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Video Blog - December 2011

It's here, and just in time for Christmas... our first video blog!

Santander Branch Opening

Cardiff Racing were proud to be part of the opening of the brand new Santander branch in the Student's Union last Friday morning. We took two of our cars - CR07 and CR03b and set them up at the foot of the steps ready for the arrival of Ana Botín the CEO of Santander UK accompanied by Dr David Grant the University Vice-Chancellor and many others. The day was also significant as it marked the renewal of a three-year deal with Cardiff University to provide funding for many important projects and developments, including ourselves. We were very happy to be part of this occasion and would like to thank Santander for their continued support to our team and Cardiff University. Read the full story on the university's news page here, some photos have also been added to Flickr, expect to see more photos soon.

2010/11 Season Review

The 2010/11 Formula Student again saw a rollercoaster ride for the team members of Cardiff Racing. Having gone through the mire in recent seasons, hopes were high as the understanding of the temperamental Aprilia SXV 550 improved. This optimism was shown in the investment in two brand new engines that were to be charged with powering CR07 and in house dynamometer work was swiftly underway to ensure its performance and reliability. Elsewhere the focus was on weight saving, taking inspiration from the Colin Chapman ideology that while “adding power makes you faster on the straights… subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.” This was achieved by simplifying designs, avoiding over engineering, whilst keep safety at the forefront.

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