Formula UBC News
Formula UBC New Member Grand Meeting
Oct 22, 2009
It's that time of year again! The New Member Grand Meeting is coming up fast, on October 28, 2009. Come out at 7:00pm to CEME 1202, and get and opportunity to see what the different parts of Formula UBC are all about. There will be presentations from the Group Leaders, a chance to ask questions, as well as the details of the New Member Assignment. This meeting will contain lots of important information, so be sure to mark it down!
Langley Good Times Cruise-In
Sept 16, 2009
Thanks to everyone who stopped by! Perfect weather coupled with a great collection of cars made another excellent event for Formula UBC. Watch the gallery for pictures from this event, and many others.
New Member Drive
Sept 10, 2009
Formula UBC's member list will soon be growing! After the orientation days at UBC in the first weeks of the new year, over 90 names were added to the list! For those that signed up, check your email, as important information will be sent out soon. Also, watch for the Formula UBC presentation at the upcoming ESTC Open House, and come check out the car!
New Sponsor
Feb 6, 2009
Formula UBC is pleased to welcome Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. to the team as a GOLD sponsor. Futek is sponsoring the team with 4 load cells which will initially be used for corner weighting, frame torsional stiffness measurement, and aerodynamic lift and drag testing. Thank you Futek!
New Honda Engine
January 6, 2009
Formula UBC has switched to a new type of engine this year, a Honda CBR600RR. This new engine is smaller and lighter than our previous engine, allowing us to increase our power to weight ratio as well as overall performace of the car.