Clear River Racing

Clear River Racing and Formula Student are excellent examples of projects that truly bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing valuable experience for life after university.

Formula student

Formula Student is an annual competition in which students from universities around the world design and build single-seat formula-style race cars from scratch and compete against one another. Karlstad University's team, Clear River Racing, consists of five project groups:

• Aerodynamics
• Chassis
• Marketing and Events
• Suspension and Steering
• Powertrain and Electronics

The project groups collaborate throughout the year, both during and outside regular study hours. The team has access to a modern working environment, state-of-the-art computer software, and a diverse and experienced management team that provides coaching and valuable guidance.

External funding

A project of this scale also requires strong financial support. Thanks to valuable partnerships with industry stakeholders, the project has always had favourable conditions for success. Throughout the project, Clear River Racing aims to participate in a wide range of trade fairs and events to showcase both the project and its sponsors, while also providing information to interested visitors.

Objectives

By the end of the project, the students will have produced a Formula Student race car that is fully prepared to compete in competitions across Europe.

The primary objective of the project is to ensure that every design and engineering decision behind the vehicle can be justified through relevant and comprehensive evidence in the form of calculations, simulations, and testing. These objectives will be achieved through a strong focus on structure, planning, monitoring, clear deadlines, and thorough documentation.