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Getting Started for
F1 in Schools
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WHAT IS THE F1 IN SCHOOLS - THE SINGAPORE CHALLENGE? |
F1 in Schools - The Singapore Challenge was a competition which brought the excitement and fun of Formula One Motor Racing and Engineering to secondary schools.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic organized the event from 2005-2010, which aimed to raise the awareness and interest of engineering to the young secondary school minds.
Through participation in the competition, students were introduced to a variety of engineering and manufacturing principles, as well as the laws of mathematics, physics and most importantly, teamwork! By producing their own CO2 powered balsa wood model F1 cars, students explore the engineering processes of Design, Make, Test and Race:
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DESIGN
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Using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, the students design and realize their ideas into virtual models.
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MAKE
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Using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and automated Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machines, the virtual models are turned into physical model F1 cars.
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TEST
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Use the wind tunnel instruments to test the aerodynamic drag of the finished model.
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RACE
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Finally, the cars battled out on the purpose-built race track. The CO2 powered cars can travel at speeds up to 120km per hour. The time taken a distance of 24m start to finish is less than 2 secs !
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