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Global Formula Racing(short: GFR) is an international cooperation between two race teams. It is based on the BA Racing Team from Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg, Germany, and the Beaver Racing Team from Oregon State University (OSU), USA. GFR takes part in the Formula SAE and the EU-based Formula Student programs.

General information

GFR at the competition in Austria in 2012

The beginning of this unique global venture was in 2009. In the first Season 2010 the team built two identical race-cars at both universities and laid down a foundation for the design of the following years. The two universities share physical and intellectual resources to create a highly competitive vehicle. Design, manufacturing, and testing occur simultaneously at both schools, over 9 time zones and 5400 miles distance. English as the team language is very important for cross-border communication. The collaboratively developed GFR 2013 design will be used to manufacture a combustion car and a fully electric car. The combustion car will compete in USA events, as well as at Formula Student events across Europe. GFR' s electric car will stay in Europe to participate in Formula Student competitions only. GFR has generous sponsors, who enable them to stay competitive and innovative by their support.

Team Structure

Because of the cooperation of Oregon State University and DHBW Ravensburg, good organization is essential. Rather than act as competitors at the events, resources are pooled and the skills of the universities are combined. Design, production and testing will take place at both universities. GFR is divided into teams, including: management, ePowertrain, cPowertrain, Body, Aerodynamic and Suspension. These Teams are split again in different sub-teams, like Management, ePowertrain, cPowertrain, Body, Aerodynamics, Suspension.

Management

It is the Management’s task to deal with the coordination of the other sub-teams and the general organization that is necessary for events.

Furthermore this team is responsible for the Marketing. It includes everything concerning the appearances of GFR, including social media. An essential task is looking for sponsors and take care of them.

Another task is Controlling. Detailed lists of costs and parts are required for the competitions.

The Supply Chain Management of GFR is unique in Formula Student. The overall responsibility of Supply Chain Management is to make the process of designing, building, and transporting the cars as efficient as possible. While the majority of the team will be handling the design of individual parts, Supply Chain will be responsible for the entire coordination of the design teams. Another major duty will be to improve the shipping procedures and create a decision making tool to determine shipping logistics.

ePowertrain

This team deals with the technology and the mechanical system of the eCar.This includes the design and manufacturing of the Battery, the Motor and Controller and the realisation of the Wiring.

cPowertrain

Those team members are responsible for the inner components of the cCar. They take care of the Engine Test Bench, Cooling and the Intake Design.

Body

This team is working on the Chassis' Design, the Chassis manufacturing and the Impact Attenuator.

Aerodynamics

This team is working on the over all Design of the car, looking for the best aerodynamics possible.

Cars

2010

The first year of cooperation. Both teams create the same car, in order to find a basis for the following years.

The OSU students' combustor: 10orange

GFR 10 orange

Power: 32 kW (45 PS)

Torque: 38 Nm

Weight: 145 kg

Maximum speed: 120 km/h

0-100km/h: 3,8 s

GFR 10 blue

The combustor of the German students: 10blue

Power: 32 kW (45 PS)

Torque: 38 Nm

Weight: 145 kg

Maximum speed: 120 km/h

0-100km/h: 3,8 s

2011

cCar

From 2011 onwards the Combustor was built in the USA

Power: 32 kW (45 PS)

Torque: 38 Nm

Weight: 175 kg

Maximum speed: 120 km/h

0-100km/h: 4,2 s

eCar

The E110

Power: 85 kW (Peak)

Torque: 320 Nm (x3.3 on axle)

Weight: 215 kg

Maximum speed: 150 km/h

0-100km/h: 2,8 s

2012

cCar

cCar 2012

Power: 38 kW (55 PS)

Torque: 42 Nm

Weight: 160 kg

Maximum speed: 120 km/h

0-100km/h: 4,0 s

eCar

The ECar 2012

Power: 85 kW (Peak)

Torque: 320 Nm (x3.3 on axle)

Weight: 189 kg

Maximum speed: 150 km/h

0-100km/h: 2,6 s

2013

cCar

cCar of the current season

Power: 38 kW (55 PS)

Torque: 42 Nm

Weight: 158 kg

Maximum speed: 120 km/h

0-100km/h: 4,0 s

eCar

eCar of the current season, image from unveiling

Power: 85 kW (Peak)

Torque: 330 Nm (x3.3 on axle)

Weight: n/a kg

Maximum speed: prob. 150km/h

0-100km/h: prob. 2,4 s

Sources

http://www.global-formula-racing.com/

http://www.global-formula-racing.com/index.php/sponsoring/current-sponsors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD9n_HDzhvo