Aww you are an inspiration! I'm studying mech eng at uni and want to design and build a car similar to yours! Love watching your videos and keeping up with how you're doing in the championship! Keep it up!
Thanks, glad to hear. If you're studying see if your university has a Formula SAE program, it's a global category where universities from around the world build a racing car and then compete against one another. It's a good way to get involved.
ThomsenMotorsport thanks for the advice! There is a team and I was a little bit involved with it at the start of the year and will try to be a more active member this coming year! Think it's so great that you actually replied to my comment, means a lot!
No worries. My involvement in FSAE was similar, I was barely involved the first year, only in my last year of uni did I really put the effort in. I wish I'd put more in the earlier years but can't change that now. It's a lot of work but you do get a lot out of it, I think it sets you up well for the professional world.
Great work Simon. Don't know why but that video seemed more exciting to watch. I don't know if it was because you were amongst the leaders or the camera angles, suspect it maybe the camera just brought more to it.
I am lovin the vids. Just binge watched them all. I am wanting to build my own version of the Ariel atom for legal road driving, but with 0 experience in building cars while looking for a job. Your video's taught me a lot so thank you so much for that! A long way to go, but, small steps.
It's actually fairly easy where i live. just need the basics, direction lights, windshield and whatnot. very lenient laws in Fl, US. I figured minus the motor I should be able to build it for around 3k.
Wow, very different to here. 3k ain't a lot of cash for a car build, depends on what your design is like and what tools you've got available but I'd expect it to come in higher than that.
Its involving alot of second hand parts. very minimal design. also thats just for the materials, not including the welder im going to need to buy. lol. I am going to be upgrading it as time goes on with better parts, just for the time being it's going to be a fairly cheap project.
Thanks. I've been working so hard this year just on improving the car to a point where I'm happy which has stopped me from building the undertray. Things are starting to settle down so I might take a crack at it soon.
Thanks, appreciated. I started with a GoPro Hero 2 and a GoPro Hero 4 Black. I recorded all of the build using those. For this race I bought a Samsung Gear 360 (not the new one) but I had to record sound using a separate microphone and dub it over the top. The sound isn't bad on the Gear 360 - unless it's in the wind, in which case it just becomes a hiss. I did all the editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. For what I wanted to do I couldn't really use anything less, there's a lot going on editing wise. Any 3D renders of the car were done in Solidworks using Photoview 360, which was provided by Intercad.
Yeah it's a 360 camera, the Samsung Gear 360. I'm able to either put it up as 360 footage (like the full races I've uploaded are) or control the view direction like I've done here. Great for seeing what's going on in a race.
Is every race run with the quickest on pole position? Are there any reverse grid races? It would make the racing more exciting if the fastest had to battle through the pack. This worked particularly well in the 1960's in speedcar racing but I guess they only drew crowds in the thousands whereas today large crowds are actively discouraged for fear of too much excitement causing stress amongst the fans.
Every race starts either in qualifying order, for race 1, then previous race finish position for subsequent races. Changing that rule would have effects on how people run races, perhaps incentivising lower finishing positions or intentional DNFs. We also have a rule that a competitor may drop their worst race so for example at the last round, someone who has finished every race of the year in the mid field might pull in after lap 1 to DNF race 2 to get onto pole in race 3 knowing it won't hurt their standings. The draft also plays such a large part of our races that cars out of position will most likely filter through the field (forwards or backwards) within a few laps anyway. Having said all that, there's less at stake in club rounds so it might work to at least try it there. I'll suggest it at the next committee meeting.
Thanks for your comments. Horse racing and drag racing would not exist without some form of handicapping.Also the increased grip of tyres has reduced the spectacle and increased costs so harder control tyres should be beneficial. The fields of the past formula vee races were just as good with less grippy tyres but then racers always grizzle about grip.. v8 racing is as dull as ditch water with no handicap system.
Funny, we switched to a harder tyre this year, slowing us down by a few seconds a lap which has been used as an argument against them. At the end of the day we're racing each other, I can't understand the ultimate lap time argument. In my mind the suspension on the Vee is its own handicap (well, equalizer), nothing you can do can overcome it. If more could be done to equalize the engines (smaller restrictor plates?) then there would be little to separate the cars beyond general race preparation. Handicapping by weight is less attractive to me than having a field full of completely equal cars where only the driver matters. But I'm open minded, again a club round might be an interesting place to experiment with ideas like this.
The tyre is a Yokohama Advan AD08R. I had a look at the heart rate data again after reading your comment, I think there may be a small effect due to the oil but it mostly seems to correlate with the effort I'd be putting in. Spiking around turn 2/3, that sort of thing. Driving over oil doesn't take more effort, the steering goes lighter so it doesn't look like it has an affect on my heart rate.
Why I seriously feel that your car is a bit heavier than the front runners such that even with the tyre pressure change you understeer at odd places. I don't see the toe in as the issue. Maybe I'm speaking crap, but I would like to learn.
The race meetings at SMSP and Wakefield Park are run very professionally in my opinion. Generally they are pretty quick getting out the black and orange flag to remove people from the circuit if it was necessary. No matter how quick they are though at least a lap will go by before they come in and a lot of oil can go down in that time, certainly enough to affect the rest of that race. In the end the responsibility lies with the competitor to make sure their car goes on track in a suitable condition.
Great racing! The 360º camera makes for some great footage.
agreed. this whole build/race series has insane production values for a one-man operation
Nice vid, I love how u went from this kid building a race car; now racing it and doing quite well!👍🏻
Thanks. Not a bad outcome aye - and we're only halfway through the season.
You sir are awesome
Thanks Simon, great job.
great series man. Keep up the good work
A great video and an amazing race, well done mate. Keep it up:)
Hells yeah Buddy!! Running with the front runners! Good for you Simon!!
Aww you are an inspiration! I'm studying mech eng at uni and want to design and build a car similar to yours! Love watching your videos and keeping up with how you're doing in the championship! Keep it up!
Thanks, glad to hear. If you're studying see if your university has a Formula SAE program, it's a global category where universities from around the world build a racing car and then compete against one another. It's a good way to get involved.
ThomsenMotorsport thanks for the advice! There is a team and I was a little bit involved with it at the start of the year and will try to be a more active member this coming year! Think it's so great that you actually replied to my comment, means a lot!
No worries. My involvement in FSAE was similar, I was barely involved the first year, only in my last year of uni did I really put the effort in. I wish I'd put more in the earlier years but can't change that now. It's a lot of work but you do get a lot out of it, I think it sets you up well for the professional world.
Great work Simon. Don't know why but that video seemed more exciting to watch. I don't know if it was because you were amongst the leaders or the camera angles, suspect it maybe the camera just brought more to it.
Good to hear, should only get better from here.
I am lovin the vids. Just binge watched them all. I am wanting to build my own version of the Ariel atom for legal road driving, but with 0 experience in building cars while looking for a job. Your video's taught me a lot so thank you so much for that! A long way to go, but, small steps.
Great to hear. That'd be a whole new challenge, getting a car road registered like that. Should be fun. Best of luck with it.
It's actually fairly easy where i live. just need the basics, direction lights, windshield and whatnot. very lenient laws in Fl, US. I figured minus the motor I should be able to build it for around 3k.
Wow, very different to here. 3k ain't a lot of cash for a car build, depends on what your design is like and what tools you've got available but I'd expect it to come in higher than that.
Its involving alot of second hand parts. very minimal design. also thats just for the materials, not including the welder im going to need to buy. lol. I am going to be upgrading it as time goes on with better parts, just for the time being it's going to be a fairly cheap project.
Fair enough, second hand parts can cut the guts out of a budget for something like this.
Love it! keep it up.
Best Matt
hey, lovely vid
Great video!
Amazing! Keep doing these!
Keep going
Just finished watching your whole series, relly great stuff!!
Are you ever going to add on the carbon underbody in the renders?
Thanks. I've been working so hard this year just on improving the car to a point where I'm happy which has stopped me from building the undertray. Things are starting to settle down so I might take a crack at it soon.
Cool!
what camera and editing gear have you been using? Your production value is through the roof compared to most channels your size!
Thanks, appreciated. I started with a GoPro Hero 2 and a GoPro Hero 4 Black. I recorded all of the build using those. For this race I bought a Samsung Gear 360 (not the new one) but I had to record sound using a separate microphone and dub it over the top. The sound isn't bad on the Gear 360 - unless it's in the wind, in which case it just becomes a hiss.
I did all the editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. For what I wanted to do I couldn't really use anything less, there's a lot going on editing wise. Any 3D renders of the car were done in Solidworks using Photoview 360, which was provided by Intercad.
What kind of machine are you editing on?
I'm using a Core i5-6600K, 16gb ram, nvidia GTX 670. Works OK for editing.
How do you do the camera transitions in the overtakes? I've read 360º camera in the comments, is that right? Looks dope
Yeah it's a 360 camera, the Samsung Gear 360. I'm able to either put it up as 360 footage (like the full races I've uploaded are) or control the view direction like I've done here. Great for seeing what's going on in a race.
Is every race run with the quickest on pole position? Are there any reverse grid races? It would make the racing more exciting if the fastest had to battle through the pack. This worked particularly well in the 1960's in speedcar racing but I guess they only drew crowds in the thousands whereas today large crowds are actively discouraged for fear of too much excitement causing stress amongst the fans.
Every race starts either in qualifying order, for race 1, then previous race finish position for subsequent races. Changing that rule would have effects on how people run races, perhaps incentivising lower finishing positions or intentional DNFs. We also have a rule that a competitor may drop their worst race so for example at the last round, someone who has finished every race of the year in the mid field might pull in after lap 1 to DNF race 2 to get onto pole in race 3 knowing it won't hurt their standings. The draft also plays such a large part of our races that cars out of position will most likely filter through the field (forwards or backwards) within a few laps anyway.
Having said all that, there's less at stake in club rounds so it might work to at least try it there. I'll suggest it at the next committee meeting.
Thanks for your comments. Horse racing and drag racing would not exist without some form of handicapping.Also the increased grip of tyres has reduced the spectacle and increased costs so harder control tyres should be beneficial. The fields of the past formula vee races were just as good with less grippy tyres but then racers always grizzle about grip.. v8 racing is as dull as ditch water with no handicap system.
Funny, we switched to a harder tyre this year, slowing us down by a few seconds a lap which has been used as an argument against them. At the end of the day we're racing each other, I can't understand the ultimate lap time argument.
In my mind the suspension on the Vee is its own handicap (well, equalizer), nothing you can do can overcome it. If more could be done to equalize the engines (smaller restrictor plates?) then there would be little to separate the cars beyond general race preparation. Handicapping by weight is less attractive to me than having a field full of completely equal cars where only the driver matters. But I'm open minded, again a club round might be an interesting place to experiment with ideas like this.
Is that a Yokohama tire? Also regarding your heart rate, I would guess the oil on track would have an effect.
The tyre is a Yokohama Advan AD08R. I had a look at the heart rate data again after reading your comment, I think there may be a small effect due to the oil but it mostly seems to correlate with the effort I'd be putting in. Spiking around turn 2/3, that sort of thing. Driving over oil doesn't take more effort, the steering goes lighter so it doesn't look like it has an affect on my heart rate.
Why did Darren number 79 spin his car out ?
Why I seriously feel that your car is a bit heavier than the front runners such that even with the tyre pressure change you understeer at odd places. I don't see the toe in as the issue. Maybe I'm speaking crap, but I would like to learn.
My car weighs the same as everyone else, we got weighed at the end of every race.
how much does it cost to build on of those cars
Around $30k, depends on what you can get second hand, what sort of deals you can find, that sort of thing.
how is your camera turning in the race
I use a 360 degree camera which lets me use whatever view angle I want during editing.
huh, i thought so, but the video seemed to hight a quality for 360 videos, cause they usually suck
Why the heck didn't that broken car get a black flag? Sucks that everyone else had to suffer.
Look like you should rebuild your front cone. Your are more but compare to the other cars.
"Noooo! Bollocks!"
What's with that guy loosing oil and smoking like hell?
Why would he not get taken of the track? Thats just irresponsible from the race directors. :-(
The race meetings at SMSP and Wakefield Park are run very professionally in my opinion. Generally they are pretty quick getting out the black and orange flag to remove people from the circuit if it was necessary. No matter how quick they are though at least a lap will go by before they come in and a lot of oil can go down in that time, certainly enough to affect the rest of that race. In the end the responsibility lies with the competitor to make sure their car goes on track in a suitable condition.