An affordable and sustainable project for colleges and universities to embed into their curriculum by building and running their own car and team in the BRSCC Nankang Tyres CityCar Cup Championship. We provide all the support you need.
As the Student Motorsport Challenge moves into its second season, seven teams have announced their campaigns for 2023 so far. With more entries and series partners to be announced before the opening round at Snetterton, Student Motorsport and the CityCar Cup Championship are set for an important year for growth.
Student Motorsport was awarded the BRSCC John Nicol Memorial Trophy at the club’s annual award night, held on Saturday November the 19th at the Crowne Plaza,
East Surrey College finishes second after contact forces Andy Burgess out of Race Three. MET Motorsport, the student race team of the Chichester College group
MET Motorsport (Greater Brighton Metropolitan College) took their fourth class win and first overall podium when Richard Jepp brought the #65 Peugeot 107 home in
Integrate learning, assessment and skills development into an industry environment, while providing the resources and support to enhance an educator's teaching and offering.
Fully immerse a student into the operations of 'their own race-team', to gain the professional industry experience and 'work-ready' skills they need. Above all - inspire their journey.
The Student Motorsport Challenge is carefully positioned to provide an attainable yet challenging project where success isn’t governed by the largest investment or in-house resources.
Challenge students and educators to set up a race-team and find a qualified driver (or enter a new qualified driver).
Convert a road-going Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 or Toyota Aygo to BRSCC CityCar Cup race car specifications.
Compete against other college and university teams in the CityCar Cup's Awards class for Challenge entrants and against regular competitors in the Drivers Championship.
Enter a series of awards to measure your team's professional development, media and commercial savviness and car preparation skills.
Make the project part of your curriculum and make use of resources and consultancy provided through your Challenge entry.
Work with other departments to bring students into specialist areas such as marketing or business studies, and consider how you can collaborate with external partners.
Provide your students with real-world experience and develop them into the skilled, work-ready professionals the industry needs.
Create a rebuild project with lower investments after the initial first year and hone your performance in all areas to keep up with or ahead of the competition.
The cars provide a great year-round project – a perfect blend of performance, affordability and close racing. The regulations are based on the 3-door 2005-2014 Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo.
3 door models of the 2005-2013 Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1
Completely standard 1KR-FE engine with series controlled ECU remap
SW Motorsports bespoke bolt in full cage
SW Motorsports is the official parts supplier to the BRSCC Nankang Tires CityCar Cup
We are constantly looking for ways to help you and our industry. Whether you want to be in the workshop, dealing with the press, welcoming guests to hospitality or striking deals with sponsors, we have resources that everyone needs to work in motorsport.
A level of professionalism and an awareness of how to improve are important qualities for any team or individual in motorsport. This award will assess a team's ability to demonstrate their commitment to both aspects. Details and entry method to be announced early March.
When you order your kit through Essential Racing, you can arrange for Student Motorsport to join the delivery, bring a demo race car and run workshops with your students, including a go at the Pit Stop Challenge! It’s the perfect introduction to the Challenge for teachers, management and students.
Car ownership
Car build
Race-ready
Self-build from donor car
Race-ready
Custom
Car cost (approx)
£1k+ p/race weekend
£4.5k+
£7k+
Custom
Driver-sourced
Workshop needs
None
Standard
Standard
Optional
Car storage
Essential Racing
Own
Own
Custom
Equipment at circuit
Shared / Own
Own
Own
Custom
Awards eligibility (max)
Partial
Full
Partial
Full
Learning scope (max)
Circuit activities
Full
Partial
Full
Level of investment
Low / Spread over time
High 1st yr / Low 2nd+
High 1st yr / Low 2nd+
Low / Custom
Lead time to race
Short
Long
Short
Short to long
We’ve created an Entry Guide to supply you with all the information you need to approach your stakeholders. But if you need extra support, please get in touch.
Confirm entry and pay your Challenge entry and membership fee
Register your free membership + register and pay for intended event entries
Order any needed kit conversion parts from Essential Racing
£3,500 p/season
When you order your kit through Essential Racing, you can arrange for Student Motorsport to join the delivery, bring a demo race car and run workshops with your students, including a go at the Pit Stop Challenge! It’s the perfect introduction to the Challenge for teachers, management and students.
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