MONASH MOTORSPORT BLOG
Hear from our team of engineers, learn more about our cars and find out about our approach to the world of FSAE.
Baraja Spectrum-Scan™ LiDAR Comparison
Let’s dive into some comparisons between the Baraja Spectrum-Scan™ LiDAR and our previous LiDAR solution with an emphasis on real-life on-track data and differences in approaches in our perception pipeline.
Baraja and Monash Motorsport: An Introduction to the Baraja Spectrum-Scan™ LiDAR
Tune in to the first edition of our brand new blog series, Baraja and Monash Motorsport, where Head of Autonomous Systems, Jordan Esh, highlights the key reasons that motivated our exciting new partnership.
Aero Mapping
Aero mapping is one of the methods we use to optimize our car’s performance across the lap. In addition to making aerodynamic design decisions, aero mapping also helps us tune our suspension parameters and determine optimal vehicle setup based around enhancing aero performance.
The Centre of Attention
In 2020, part designer Cooper Morrison was tasked with the design of the wheel centres. Here is a brief snapshot of his design experience.
FSAE Australasia 2019: One Team, Three Cars
With all the challenges that we’ve faced in 2020 so far, FSAE Australasia 2019 truly feels like a lifetime ago. Our 2020 Business Manager Ben reflects on our 2019 competition experience
2019 in Review
2019 CEO Paras Bhutiani recounts the exciting year we’ve had as One Team. Three Cars.
The Drive for Improvement
Ever wondered who our drivers are? Or how they train for competition?
That’s A Wrap! Packing with Gibson Freight
Hollie talks us through the logistical effort and planning that goes into shipping two cars over 15,000km across the globe…
Wrike On Time
Developing two cars takes a lot of organisation and structure. Find out how Wrike helps us tackle those challenges.
3D Systems – Going with the Flow
Learn how we work with our Platinum Sponsors 3D Systems to innovate and improve our cars in the Aerodynamics section.
One Team. Three Cars.
The Formula Student Germany competition continues to challenge teams, running their first driverless competition last year. We’ve decided to meet that challenge with a big announcement…
FSAE Australasia 2017: One Team, Two Cars
With our first-ever win as One Team, Two Cars. Ruth takes us through all the challenges we faced at FSAE Australasia 2017
Virtually Making Driver Training a Reality
Join us for a quick chat to Tom Behrendt about his work on the team as a Chassis engineer and how we use simulation software to assist the team in the leadup to competition.
Ready, Set, Race! The Formula Student Competition
December signals the exciting period where the team is in its final stages of rigorous testing and statics practice in preparation for this year’s FSAE Australasia Competition.
A Week in the Life of….
Our team talks about what a typical day at Monash Motorsport is all about
The Powerhouse of M17-C: KTM 690 Duke R
Micheal Strauss touches on the significance of the new Formula SAE 2017-2018 regulations change, and the effect it had on M17-C’s newest engine.
A Gripping Race: Just a Wishbone Away
Cameron highlights the importance of a good suspension system and details the manufacturing process of our wishbones.
2017 Chassis Design and Manufacture
Chassis Engineer, Liam Roche, outlines the process of designing and manufacturing our M17-E and M17-C Chassis.
Exploring the Unknown: Developing the Electric Drivetrain package
Throughout 2016, Monash Motorsport’s electric drivetrain team has been carefully choosing the perfect combination of powertrain components to maximise the potential of our very first electric car.