Formula student is a competition entered by universities around the world who design, build and compete on track in single seater formula-style cars.
Naomi and I were team members for the class 1-200 car at the University of Hertfordshire. Class 1-200 is for previous Class 1 cars that have been modified and improved, normally by first year students. This car was called UH08B and was powered by a 600cc Triumph Daytona bike engine through the bike gearbox and chain drive to the rear. The track that we raced on was based more on handling than speed so 6th gear was removed from the box to save weight.
The engines are restricted by a 20mm intake. If I recall correctly, the engine put out somewhere around 110bhp and the cars wet weight was well under 300kg. 0-60mph was sub 3 seconds.
This is another of the University's previous Formula Student cars:
