Friday, March 26, 2010

STUDENTS TO RACE FORD FOCUS RS AT NURBURGRING


    FORD SAYS: Ford is supporting the motorsports team from Cologne University of Applied Science at this year’s 24-hour race at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany, on May 15 - 16. 

    For the 2010 event, a group of Automotive Engineering students at Cologne University are developing a race contender based on a 224kW Ford Focus RS supplied by Ford. It will be driven in the race by a team of four drivers, which will be announced closer to the event.

    Under the guidance of graduate engineer Professor Frank Herman, 20 students are busy preparing the Ford Focus RS for the race.  The students have a long list of items on their 'to do list', including managing the integration of required safety features like the roll cage, 6-point safety belt, fire extinguisher and racing Recaro bucket seat. 

    They are also handling the installation of the KW race suspension, the race braking system by TRW, the Bastuck catalyst and exhaust system, a safety fuel tank and the hydraulic on-board car jack for quick pit stops.

    Through this co-operation, Ford is broadening further its engagement with academic institutions to support the education of young engineers, some of whom may go on to work with Ford.

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