{"id":254,"date":"2025-03-07T19:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T19:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.fau.edu\/owlsracing\/?page_id=254"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:35:09","slug":"the-cars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.fau.edu\/owlsracing\/the-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Cars<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What Drove Us Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
58th<\/td>72nd<\/td>64th<\/td>26th<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
68th<\/td>66th<\/td>T48th<\/td>113th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>66<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Williams Racing Development Chain-Driven Differential<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Push Rod Geometry, Custom Valved Ohlins Dampners<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Goodyear (D,W)<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Electronically Actuated Quick Shift Mechanism<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Single Radiator<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>AIM GSdash<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>VP Motorsport 100<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>62\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>50.7% front<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>477 lbs Wet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2018<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

2017<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>14<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Williams Racing Development Chain-Driven Differential<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Push Rod Geometry, Custom Valved Ohlins Dampners<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Hoosier Racing (D,W)<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Electronically Actuated Quick Shift Mechanism<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Single Radiator<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>AIM GSdash<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>VP Motorsport 100<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>62\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>50.7% front<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>478 lbs Wet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
21st<\/td>30th<\/td>36th<\/td>12th<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
68th<\/td>23rd<\/td>T39th<\/td>54th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
33rd<\/td>9th<\/td>24th<\/td>46th<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
49th<\/td>83rd<\/td>39th<\/td>27th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2016<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>18<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Williams Racing Development Chain-Driven Differential<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Push Rod Geometry, Custom Valved Ohlins Dampners<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Hoosier Racing (D,W)<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Electronically Actuated Quick Shift Mechanism<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Twin Side-Pod-Mounted Mark 7 Radiators<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>AIM Data Logging Instrument Panel<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>VP Motorsport 103<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>62\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>50F\/50.2R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>487 lbs Dry<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2015<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>123<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Williams Racing Development Chain-Driven Differential<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Push Rod Geometry, Custom Valved Ohlins Dampners<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Hoosier Racing (D,W)<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Electronically Actuated Quick Shift Mechanism<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Twin Side-Pod-Mounted Mark 7 Radiators<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>AIM Data Logging Instrument Panel<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>VP Motorsport 103<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>62\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>50F\/50.2R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>520 lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
24th<\/td>29th<\/td>16th<\/td>25th<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
30th<\/td>2nd<\/td>37th<\/td>50th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
76th<\/td>DNF<\/td>60th<\/td>56th<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
DNF<\/td>36th<\/td>38th<\/td>40th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2014<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>99<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Williams Racing Development Chain-Driven Differential<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Push Rod Geometry, Custom Valved Ohlins Dampners<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Hoosier Racing (D,W)<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Pneumatically Actuated Quick Shift Mechanism<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Twin Side-Pod-Mounted Mark 7 Radiators<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>AIM Data Logging Instrument Panel<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>Sunoco 260 GT Plus<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>61\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>50.8F\/50.2R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>515 lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2013<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>89<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Williams Racing Development Chain-Driven Differential<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Pull Rod Geometry Ohlins Dampners<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Hoosier Racing (D,W)<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Co2 Pneumatic Paddle Shifters<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Custom Side Mounted Radiator<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>Custom Dashboard<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>100 Octane<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>63\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>48F\/52R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>511lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
92nd<\/td>8th<\/td>72nd<\/td>25th<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
64th<\/td>101st<\/td>94th<\/td>92nd<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
45th<\/td>25th<\/td>57th<\/td>DNF<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
15th<\/td>52nd<\/td>15th<\/td>61st<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2011<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>67<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Taylor Race Differential<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Pull Rod \u2013 Olsen Dampers<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Goodyear Slicks<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Air Shifter<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Custom Side Mounted Radiator<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>Custom With Data Acquisition<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>93 Octane<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>60\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>40F\/60R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>498 lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2010<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>60<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Torson Differential With Custom 7075 Aluminum Housing-Chain Drive<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Inboard-Push Rod \u2013 Penske Dampers<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Goodyear Slicks<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Electronic With Ignition Cut<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Custom Side Mounted Radiator<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>Custom With Data Acquisition<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>93 Octane<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>60\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>48F\/52R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>542 lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
70th<\/td>DNF<\/td>56th<\/td>36th<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
DNF<\/td>34th<\/td>60th<\/td>74th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
31st<\/td>59th<\/td>59th<\/td>23rd<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
52nd<\/td>91st<\/td>60th<\/td>92nd<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2008<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>46<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600, Custom Profile Camshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/th>Bombardier Outlander ATV Floating Caliper Assembly<\/td><\/tr>
Suspension<\/th>Inboard-Push Rod \u2013 Penske Dampers<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Goodyear Slicks<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Electronic With Ignition Cut<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling System<\/th>Custom Side Mounted Radiator<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument Panel<\/th>Analog\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>93 Octane<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>60\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>45F\/55R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>506 lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2006<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Car Number<\/th>84<\/td><\/tr>
Chassis<\/th>4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/th>2005 GSX-R 600<\/td><\/tr>
Tires<\/th>Hoosier Slicks<\/td><\/tr>
Shifter<\/th>Stick Shift<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel<\/th>93 Octane<\/td><\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/th>60\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Weight Distribution<\/th>45F\/55R<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Weight<\/th>600 lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall<\/th>Acceleration<\/th>Autocross<\/th>Endurance<\/th><\/tr>
53rd<\/td>50th<\/td>63rd<\/td>41st<\/td><\/tr>
Skidpad<\/th>Business Presentation<\/th>Design<\/th>Cost<\/th><\/tr>
40th<\/td>79th<\/td>73rd<\/td>92nd<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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