| Team Name | : | Sheffield Formula Racing |
| University | : | University of Sheffield |
| Class | : | Class 1 |
| Car Number | : | 100 |
| Country | : | United Kingdom |
2017 is the 100th year anniversary of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Sheffield, and Sheffield Formula Racing’s 8th entry into Formula Student – car number 100!
The team is made up of 44 engineering undergraduates ranging from first to final year students. This year, the focus has been on improving the driver interface and overall reliability, whilst building on the achievements of 2016 which saw their lightest and fastest car to date. SFR have moved from rear-steer inside the cockpit to front-steer below the chassis, de-coupling camber and toe adjustment and increasing space in the cockpit. Additionally, they have made dramatic changes to the pedal box, integrating it with the floor plate to improve stiffness, feedback and feel for the driver. Through carefully considering materials and manufacturing routes throughout the design phase, they have decreased the time to manufacture. The additional time gained was used for testing and driver training, which they hope will be reflected in their performance at Formula Student 2017.
www.sheffieldformularacing.co.uk
