LEEDS FORMULA RACE TEAM - F16

2014-2015

SPONSORSHIP

PACKAGE

“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.

Static Design: The team need to justify design

decisions to the event judges. The teams

technical knowledge is well tested!

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.

Dynamic Acceleration: A 75 metre sprint from a

standing start.

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, and

Driveline & Brakes. These are lead by Hägar Niblett, Tom Allchurch and

Dominic Cotton respectively. The team will be continuing to run, test and

develop last years car, F15, throughout the design and build of F16 to test and

validate planned upgrades and developments.

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.

@ leedsformularaceteam@gmail.com

@leedsFSAE

/LeedsFormulaStudent

Leeds Formula Race Team

Mechanical Engineering

Woodhouse Lane

Leeds

LS2 9JT

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