On Saturday, 23 July Redback Racing paid their first visit to the Newington College F1 in Schools Team.

Redback Racing is a Formula Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) team, organised by UNSW. The team consists of 46 members from the various engineering departments at UNSW, that are divided up into various groups that look after engines, aerodynamics, suspension, chases building, etc

The concept behind Formula SAE is to create a “manufacturing company”, like F1 in schools the inventors, design, manufacturer, create a business plan, get sponsorship and ultimately race and compete against other teams. The teams design a four stroke engine, with up to 610cc and 100hp of power, travelling at speeds of 97km/h.

During their visit, Redback Racing introduced our boys to the design and general maintenance of the suspension system. In the words of Joshua Capello () “In this we learnt how all of the suspension worked to create a smooth aerodynamic flow over the car. This experience was an eye opener to the world of mechanics beyond the program of F1 in schools.”

The boys enjoyed the very exciting display, talk and practical presentation on the Formula SAE car. This will be a ongoing relationship, with many new learning experiences for the boys as well as an affiliation with the UNSW to come.

Ms Karen Lak
F1 in Schools Coordinator