Formula Lightning

Formula Lightning

Formula Lightning is an "electric" type of single-seat open-wheel formula racing. Rather unknown to the public, it is held for Colleges of Engineering student teams whom build and design these vehicles which are able to reach speeds up to 143 MPH (230 km/h) and compete on both oval and road coarse type race tracks.

Each participant in the Formula Lightning series purchased an identical rolling chassis, then designed and built the electric drive system for their vehicle. There are no changes allowed in the chassis design without majority approval of the Formula Lightning Owners Association. This ensures student teams can concentrate on the electric drive without the necessity of designing specialized mechanical chassis components.

These vehicles raced first in 1994 at the Cleveland CART race and since then have participated in venues across the country. The Final official series race was held in October 2004 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

External links

* [http://www.csee.wvu.edu/~formula/ - Formula Lightning] - official WVU site


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