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New Load Cells integrated into both the upper A-Arm and Pullrod of the R4 front suspension |
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NMC Bikes & Gas Gas join UCD Racing
UCD Racing would like to welcome NMC Bikes to our family of sponsors. Philip Noone of NMC Bikes has provided us with an engine for
UCD Racing Team Forum
A new forum has been established for UCD Racing team members and followers. It's still in its infancy so be patient. It should offer us the opportunity to communicate with members easier over the Summer period, and hopefully to get back in touch with previous team members and Alumni.
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In keeping with Ireland’s proud racing tradition, the RDS in Dublin hosted the launch of the newly formed “A1 Team Ireland” this September 15th. The team is set to compete in the new A1 Grand Prix Series commencing in late September 2005, with an initial event to be held at Brands Hatch, England. A1 Team Ireland
Welcome to the new UCD Racing website!
UCD Racing, founded in 2000, is now it's fifth year of existence and to date has successfully entered four cars in the UK based Formula Student event in Bruntingthorpe. Based in the Mechanical Engineering Department, University College Dublin, Belfield, our team consists of undergraduate and postgraduate research students working together on all aspects of racecar design and manufacture, and team preparation. We pride ourselves as being the Republic of Ireland’s first, and only Formula Student team.
In keeping with Ireland’s proud racing tradition, the RDS in Dublin hosted the launch of the newly formed “A1 Team Ireland” this September 15th. The team is set to compete in the new A1 Grand Prix Series commencing in late September 2005, with an initial event to be held at Brands Hatch, England. A1 Team Ireland
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UCD 150th Celebrations The year 2005 marks the 150 th anniversary of University College Dublin, and the occasion is being marked by many special events held throughout the year. On April 12 th, the faculty of Engineering & Architecture hosted A “Realising Visions” event in the college’s O’Reilly Hall. Proceedings included talks from alumni, present postgraduates, and discussions concerning the future of the faculty. UCD Racing’s R4 car was at the event to raise awareness for our particular facet of engineering. |
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Formula Student 2005 Yet again, Bruntingthorpe hosted the annual Formula Student event, and as with the weather the level of competition was remarkable. The level of dedication and commitment amongst team members was second to none. As with previous events, there was an obvious air of tension surrounding the scruitineering. With all four tests passed, the cars were now open to compete in the dynamic events, each team aspiring to become the new Formula Student 2006 Overall Winner. Full Story available here, |
Belfast, 24-11-04 F1 in Schools Regional Final, Belfast. UCD Racing joined up with Queen’s University Belfast, And Ulster University this week in a display of Formula Student cars at the Odyssey Centre in Belfast. The display was set up to promote the opportunities available to secondary school children in the field of motor sport. |
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Mondello Testing, 01-06-05 Having recovered from a front stub axle failure incurred at testing in May the team planned to spend another day testing at Mondello. There were several items on the agenda for the day. The primary of which was the recording and analysis of link forces in the front A-arms of the suspension system. This was possible through the use of newly acquired load cells. |
Ian Anderson Talk, 02-12-04 UCD Racing was pleased to host a talk with Ian Anderson, previously head of prototyping with Williams F1, with a guest speaker David Brady of Henkel Loctite. Topics discussed included the evolution of technology within a modern motor sport team, team dynamics, and the applications of adhesives in relation to race car design and manufacture. |
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Mondello Testing, 01-05-05 Good weather heralds the onset of a gruelling summer testing regime for UCD Racing. Items on the agenda included calibration and analysis of new steering angle and yaw sensors. |
Formula Student 2004 The culmination of a year’s designing and hard work all came together at the 2004 Formula Student event held at Bruntingthorpe, England. Expectations were high following an overall 11 th position achieved at the previous year’s competition. This year a placing of 32 nd was slightly disappointing to the team, although completing the endurance event while the vast majority did not brought a smile to our faces. |
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