UBRacing Launch

[ben]

Last friday we had the launch of the 2004 car from the University of Birmingham.

We are making a big step forward this year with a 99% new car including a carbon monocoque and a Yamaha R6 engine instead of the traditional Honda CBR. Unfortunately the monocoque was delayed due to the workload of our composites partner EPM:Technology.

As such, we think we might have topped Monash's scooter in a hour, with a spaceframe in two weeks during all our coursework deadlines.

Big respect is also due to Le Mans 24 hour winner Guy Smith for driving a couple of hundred miles just to launch our car. Team Audi Sport UK have got a new fan club :-)

http://ubracing.markdooley.com/albums/album19/32204_03.sized.jpg

Ben

[ben]

Last friday we had the launch of the 2004 car from the University of Birmingham.

We are making a big step forward this year with a 99% new car including a carbon monocoque and a Yamaha R6 engine instead of the traditional Honda CBR. Unfortunately the monocoque was delayed due to the workload of our composites partner EPM:Technology.

As such, we think we might have topped Monash's scooter in a hour, with a spaceframe in two weeks during all our coursework deadlines.

Big respect is also due to Le Mans 24 hour winner Guy Smith for driving a couple of hundred miles just to launch our car. Team Audi Sport UK have got a new fan club :-)

http://ubracing.markdooley.com/albums/album19/32204_03.sized.jpg

Ben

[vinHonda]

Is that Damon in the car??

Is he driving this year??

If so, we might just have a nice fight on track! :P

Cheers guys, nice car u got there. Looks nice and low.

Vinh

[ben]

Yes it is Damon in the car. Due to the last minute spaceframe panic we had no bodywork so we thought putting a driver in the car under the wraps would be a good diversion for the press. Worked as well!

Full driver lineup hasn't been decided yet.

Ben