On Track Newsletter July 2011

ON TRACKQUT Motorsport Launches 2011

Issue #2, July 2011 QUT Motorsport Official Newsletter

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QUT Motorsport’s 2011 campaign officially commenced with their launch day held in March, where the team were given the opportunity to show external and internal visitors, what they can expect from Queensland’s Premier Formula SAE team.There was quite a buzz amongst team members, especially within our group of new students, who got a glimpse at the team’s first official event for the year.After weeks of anticipation the team members were able to speak face to face with our sponsors, team partners and QUT staff supporters. The students represented the team admirably with mature behaviour and professionalism of a real life racing team as members willingly engaged with the people that, whom without their help, the team wouldn’t exist.

The brave souls of Hugh Millear, Jack Bellotti and Kirsty Jarrett gave excellent presentations about the team’s 2010 successes and our plans for the year ahead, Kirsty Jarrett said it was an excellent networking opportunity. “Launch was the perfect opportunity to not only introduce new team members to our sponsors, but also to celebrate 2010 with those who make it possible for our team to be successful,” she said.Thanks to the launch, our sponsors are well aware of our ambitions to put our hard learned lessons into practice and transform it into a result for 2011.Michael Ballard, National Sales Manager at Laser Central, extends his support for the team in reaching their goals this year.“Laser Central is very pleased once again to offer its’ practical

support and sponsorship to the 2011 QUT Motorsport team, wishing the team all the best for competition,” he said.A rigorous testing schedule aims to eliminate the bugs that proved our undoing last year and fired up veterans of the team are ready to use their experience to take the team further than ever. In saying this, a keen group of new faces are also prepared to go the distance and get as much pace out of the car. QUT Motorsport is ready for a challenging and gruelling haul to get the Yamaha powered Formula FSAE ‘pocket rocket’ up to speed and bring home a good result at competition.

Ross RizzoQUT Motorsport

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QUT Motorsport encourages new students to get involved

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Kick starting the beginning of a new year was QUT’s very own Motorsport team, as they participated in both Orientation and Market week, welcoming new students to their first year of university.With Orientation and Market week being an opportunity for new students to explore QUT and what they have to offer in their years of study, QUT Motorsport aimed to wow the new group of engineer students with their accomplishments made in 2010.Displaying their 2010 car in front of building D, along with design posters, brochures and knowledgeable team members, students from the engineering faculty and all-round car enthusiasts found themselves unable to walk past the stall without stopping to take a look.Team members Jack Bellotti, Jay Sampson, Damian Rawle and

Kirsty Jarrett did a great job at drawing attention to the car, presenting the opportunities available to students through their involvement in such a project.“The team intrigued new students by telling them of the exciting events we get to participate in, while the older students were impressed with the chance to work with professionals in the motorsport industry,” Kirsty Jarrett said.On a same note, Market week allowed QUT Motorsport to present to students outside of engineering, with people from business, law and urban development interested in learning more.“As the day progressed we had post-graduate and foreign exchange students come by and comment on our designs and car,” Josh Boyle said.

By the end of the first two weeks, QUT Motorsport brochures and recruitment cards had all been given out, a good sign that interest in the team was very high.In saying this, QUT Motorsport has started out their year on a successful note with hopes that they can offer all they can to new members, in order to offer them the best experience throughout their university study.

Jo-Anne WriedeBusiness ManagerQUT Motorsport

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QUT Motorsport Lends a Hand to the Community

For 2011 QUT Motorsport has been aiming to put back into the community all the support that has been shown for the team throughout the years. The team has currently participated in Clean Up Australia Day, where the team joined the Botanical Gardens cleanup site and managed to fill their rubbish bags to support sustainability and their ‘green’ attitude towards the environment. Alongside this, team members Joe Cotton and Joshua Boyle shaved their hair for Shave for a Cure, raising $538 for the Leukaemia Foundation and ended up with a great new haircut. Being awarded with a certificate of appreciation, QUT Motorsport is now focused on their next endeavour – Plant A Tree Day.

Kirsty JarrettFinancial OfficerQUT Motorsport

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Sponsors continue to showtheir ongoing support

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On April 20, QUT Motorsport was delighted to find that sponsor Laser Central extended the opportunity for our team members to tour their factory, in the hopes that the team would experience firsthand what Laser Central could offer students in their support. On Wednesday, a group of approximately 20 team members arrived at Laser Central’s workshop, eager to learn more about the company who has supported the team’s dreams for a number of years.Separating into two groups, they were lead by National Sales Manager, Michael Ballard and Business Development Manager, Sam Turner, as the groups were directed through the various machines and jobs undertaken at the factory.Offering his support was Directing Manager, Rob Newton,

who was eager to answer any and all questions that the students had (which were many) as both the QUT Motorsport team and Laser Central, conversed at the end of the event.The tour showed QUT Students that Laser Central not only provides the QUT Motorsport team with the resources they need to compete in Formula SAE, but it showed they support the students, long after graduation, often offering work experience and job opportunities.“Laser Central encourages and promotes the greater knowledge and understanding of modern manufacturing processes, as the QUT Motorsport team members get a firsthand look at Laser Centrals’ unique multi-axis laser processing facility,” Mr Ballard said.Financial Officer Kirsty Jarrett, said it was a great experience

that opened up the eyes of many team members.“It was great to see all the different kinds of laser cutting available and how it related back to our car. New team members were able to learn more about laser central and how they support us, while older team members enjoyed seeing possible career outcomes,” she said.Building upon a long relationship, the QUT Motorsport team enjoyed the evening and the opportunities presented to them and are looking forward to the ongoing relationship Laser Central offers.

Jo-Anne WriedeBusiness ManagerQUT Motorsport