A manufacturer has lent its support to Staffordshire University students aiming for success on the track at Silverstone.
Cheadle-based Klarius Products has provided a bespoke car exhaust system for the University’s Formula Student team’s latest racing car.
Formula Student brings 130 university teams from over 30 countries together to develop, build and run a single-seater race car.
All aspects of car design, project management and procurement are handled by the students – simulating the realities of running a race team.
Staffordshire University is hoping to regain their 2021 champions titles when the event takes place on 22 July.
Klarius fabricated custom pipes, carried out welding, installed fixtures and assembled the full exhaust using a bespoke jig.
The company, which employs 300 people, has also taken on a member of the race team on a work placement.
Joe Grimer, Team Leader at Staffordshire Uni Racing, said: “For this year’s car we wanted to improve packaging and reduce weight compared to our previous entry ‘Bertha’.
“A key development path was adopting side-mounted radiators, and accommodating this meant we needed a new exhaust design. Due to its support for us in the past and its local manufacturing expertise, we asked Klarius to help.”
Doug Bentley, Head of Research and Development at Klarius and a former Staffordshire University engineering student, said: “We are proud to support young engineers with our expertise.
“The fact that Formula Student helps the industry is very apparent, as shown by Jayson of the Staffordshire Uni Racing team joining our company on a working placement.
“From everyone at Klarius, we wish the team all the best of luck at Silverstone.”
