Driver Rosco McGlashan Visits the CMT Workshop

On the 5th of August, CMT was lucky enough to have a visit from a famous driver, Rosco McGlashan.


Mr McGlashan, and his car, Aussie Invader, broke the Australian land speed record of 500 miles per hour in 1994. While our feats are nowhere near as amazing, Mr McGlashan seemed genuinely interested in our project which shares some aspects with his own such as sponsorship and designing for speed, albeit at a much lower level. It was fascinating to have an insight from one of Australia's best known drivers on cars, speed and engineering design. We thank Mr McGlashan for his time—it was certainly a pleasure having him in the workshop with us and getting the opportunity to show him what we do.

For more details on Rosco McGlashan and the Aussie Invader see http://www.aussieinvader.com/

CMT and CMC go-kart day

Curtin Motorsport Team recently joined it's sister club, Curtin Motorsport Club for a go-kart day at COCKBURN INTERNATIONAL KARTWAY.

The day was an informal meet and greet for the CMC members and a chance for the CMT guys to say Hi also and let their hair down a little.

Above: The gang gets told the do's and don'ts

Above: The karts awaiting the ace drivers to race them around the track

Below: Drivers ready to hit the track for the 1st time

Above: Drivers grid up for the 1st start (positions were random for the 1st race)

Below: The first spin, Kara Symes

Above: Tim and another driver collide as a result of Kara's spin

Below: Getting back on track, except Tim now has a flat tyre, and we go one kart down for the day.

Above: Kara gets herself back on the circuit

Above: Nathan Staats (CMT project manager) wins heat 1

Below: We put one kart out of action and another died itself at the start of the 2nd heat so we had to break the 10 people into too groups from race 2 onwards.

Below: The gang after all the races

Above: Jordon Malatesta the overall winner on the day

CMT MEASURES UP !

From Joel Cummuskey (the 2010 chassis engineer)


With so much of the car designed on 3D software it is integral that the team has accurate models of essential parts of the car. With the team moving to a brand new engine for 2010 it was essential that an accurate model of the engine could be generated so design on the intake, exhaust, oil systems and chassis could continue.

So, on Wednesday the 24th of March a number of team members went to EL ES DE Engineering in Welshpool to use their FARO arm. The arm allows points in 3D space to be measured to an accuracy of 0.02mm. With the use of the arm and the generous support offered from Dusko Mackoski the team was able to create an extremely accurate model of the engine in a very short space of time.

With the new engine model chassis arrangement, engine mounting and general packaging has now been able to be finalised and the design of the 2010 car can progress towards manufacture.

Thanks to EL ES DE Engineering and Dusko Mackoski for their time and support.

CMT takes a 3d model of the new CBR 600RR engines

Joel Cummuskey recently went to our good friends at EL ES DE Engineering to use their Faro-Arm.

This device takes points from a surface and inputs them into a 3d computer model.

Joel will be using this accurate model of the engine to help design the mounts for the engine in his chassis design for 2010.

See below for some interesting snap shots taken during the day.

 

 
 
 
 

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This is where CMT designs the amazing race cars...

This is a small portion of our workshop, the design office is just partitioned separate from the workshop area.









and from this comes.....




Impressed yet...?

see the office team website

http://motorsport.curtin.edu.au/

Designs are underway

We are really starting to pick up the pace with designs now and we just thought we'd share a humorous picture from our design office.




Hopefully we will have some solid models to share in coming weeks.

Curtin Motorsport Team - Interview with team members jan 2010

Small video that gives an insight into the team from a few of our members.

Also has some in-car footage.

CMT 'Stimulates' Frederick Irwin Anglican School

CMT today attended Frederick Irwin Anglican School in Mandurah to help Curtin Marketing give an insight into whats is available to students who decide to further their education at Curtin University of Technology.



Nathan Staats (Project Manager) and Errol Hassett (Exposure Manager)took down the teams new driving simulator, also know as our 'Stimulator'.

As some of our readers might know from team newsletters, the 'Stimulator' was created from our 2006 race car, we have made some small modifications to install a computer with steering wheel and sound system.




We generally use the 'Stimulator' as a bit of fun and it is proving to be a great marketing tool and talking point for the team. It promotes discussion on the race cars in general and the changing designs as the competition and our team evolve as the years go by. Most people find it a tight squeeze to get in and out of the 'Stimulator' but it is a realistic representation of the old race car designs because it is one of our old race cars.









We enjoyed the day, we always jump at the opportunity to talk about the team with people because we have such a passion for what we do. Hopefully the students walked away with a better understanding of what is available for them at Curtin University and are inspired to enter into engineering and hopefully even Curtin Motorsport Team.

We look forward to the next chance to share our passion for motorsport and the team.

CMT in the Community News - FEB 2010

Curtin Motorsport Team Steps Into Top Gear

The following is extracted from the artilce published on the Community News Groups website on the 23/Feb/2010

" The Curtin Motorsport Team showed off its student-designed and built racing cars from the past two years at its recent 2010 launch.

The cars were the centrepiece of the evening, during which team members gave presentations about their experiences and where the team was headed this year.

Curtin’s head of mechanical engineering Professor Tony Lucey spoke about the team’s history in front of about 50 sponsors and suppliers from the automotive, manufacturing and engineering industries.

Guests also got to inspect the team’s 2008 and 2009 race cars and speak to the student design engineers and fabrication team.

Team project manager Nathan Staats said having a team set-up helped mechanical and mechatronic engineering students learn by hands-on projects designing and building the cars.

The team’s major focus is competing in the international Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia competition in December, where entrants’ cars are judged on static inspection and engineering design, solo performance trials and high performance track endurance. "

CMT on Facebook

CMT has been on facebook for some time now but we thought we'd share the love.

CMT on Facebook

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CMT Apparel at Cafepress

New web page is up..

Please see our new web page..


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CMT into 2010

Well we have had our ups and downs through the history of the team and it seems we've hit another down.

Our race engine have decided to give up after years of use. It seems pistons and valves have been getting to friendly with each other and as such we are currently (desperately) looking for replacements and or alternatives.

We had hoped to enter a few hill climb events early this year before the university semester starts. A few members visited Jack Hill in Wanneroo just for a look over the weekend even though we were unable to compete.

In good news, we are looking for new members and have our 2010 team launch coming up, Febuary 17th, 6pm till 7pm at Curtin Univeristies new Chemistry building we will display the 2009 race car for our sponsers and supporters.

Invites will come out soon so keep a watch on your mail.

For those following from university, please email 'motorsport@curtin.edu.au' for a flyer on how to join us in 2010.

Fingers crossed we have a new motor within the next month or so, finances are the only restraint at the moment, we are looking into a possible swap from the 4 cylinder honda to a smaller 4 cyl turbo or single cyl option.