New England Region

Formula Hybrid, held in early may at NHMS, has grown out of the Formula SAE collegiate design competition. In both competitions students design and construct formula style race cars. Formula SAE cars are small with a minimum wheelbase of 60in. and maximum engine size of 600cc. Formula Hybrid takes this design problem one step further by making the cars electric-internal combustion hybrids. At the competition the students get judged on their cars in categories such as cost and overall design, but the best part these cars are actually driven. And better yet, driven in anger. The students get to take the vehicles they've spent the past year building and compete in timed events. This is where the NER and You come in!

Over the past three years the Formula Hybrid competition has been held the NER has provided workers to staff these dynamic events and we're looking for even more this year. For the second year in a row the event is set to double in size. In 2007 there were 6 teams. 2008 saw an increase to 14, and this year there are 30 teams registered!

The 3 dynamic events for Formula Hybrid happen the second and third day of competition. They are Acceleration, Autocross and Endurance. The acceleration is a drag race, plain and simple. The autocross, while significantly tighter, resembles your typical SCCA Solo event. The endurance event is a much longer run with multiple cars on track and controlled passing. Every SCCA member knows the value of course workers in ever discipline of motorsports, so come on out help this great event run smoothly. Lunch is provided for all volunteers. If your interested in volunteering send me a private message or respond to my form post.

For more information on the 2009 and past Formula Hybrid competitions click here

Dave Hyman