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Latest from the Crash Structure Department… The Impact Attenuator (IA), Anti-Intrusion Plate (AIP), and nosecone development for the 2022 season are well underway. The crash structure department's main objective this year is to design and manufacture the lightest IA and AIP that SHU Racing has ever seen. The AIP will be made from Nomex honeycomb core with carbon fibre to match the new carbon fibre monocoque, drawing inspiration from previous year's designs. The goal for the I

Creating Tension – New Integrated Chain Tensioner! With the arrival of this season, the drivetrain has become a separate entity from Powertrain, which will ultimately lead to better development for both parties. A lack of attention to the drivetrain in previous years meant the team missed out on essential points to be even more successful at Silverstone 2021, with multiple chain snapping’s. This year things are going to change to ensure the success of our car! The most drasti

The suspension system has been drastically developed since the 2020 season and will be fully implemented in this year's car with further improvements being developed for this year’s car. The new geometry should improve the handling qualities of the car the improving in all aspects, this in turn will provide an edge at Silverstone. The major change for this season is the move to air shocks from conventional spring shocks, the benefits being the greater range of adjustability f

Earlier in the week we took a trip over to one our most loyal sponsors to introduce some of this year’s managers and gain a better understanding of how they operate as a bespoke manufacturing company. Throughout the years IIDEA has offered their design and manufacturing expertise, mainly focusing on the SHU Racing pedal box and WHUB’s assemblies. Upon our visit, we saw numerous components on display from over the years including hubs, uprights, brake pedals, and much more. It