A quick presentation put together to inform students what kind of projects they should expect, how the class operates, when and where the class meets and other general info.

1. MSTE 217-417 Practicum
SCCA Club Racing Project

2. What Is SCCA Club Racing?
• Amateur drivers competing in production
based and purpose built race cars on a
closed circuit
• Cars are regulated by power-to-weight
ratio and Prep Level basis to regulate
competitiveness
• Drivers compete for points and trophies,
no prize money
• Wide demographic of drivers and crew

3. Fall Practicum at Mid-Ohio

4. Previous MSTE 217-417 Projects
Past projects include:
• New rear brake package
• Front brake cooling
• New engine
• Rear suspension tuning (AKA Rear Anti-Roll Bar RARB)
• Refurbish all dampers
• Transmission rebuild
• Chassis dyno tuning
• Front upright re-design
• Exhaust system re-design

5. Spring 2015 Projects
• Lower the car at least 1” front and rear
• Remove weight from the car
• Diagnose and fix transmission leak
• Design and build FARB drop links
• Fabricate engine test stand for dyne
• Fabricate the new exhaust system
• Prep the car
• Compete with the car

6. Here’s How
• Utilizing this weekly scheduled meeting for planning and discussion
• Weekly scheduled work session for plan execution
• Required updates every week
• Regular communication through Oncourse
• Note: A successful student will spend 10 – 20 hours EACH week doing
class work
Questions?