Department News
Dr. Jenckes’s Article on Electrically Assisted Turbochargers
Motorsports Engineering professor Dr. Charles Jenckes’s explains electrically assisted turbocharger technology in a new article published by online Hot Rod magazine. Click here for the article.
Insight into Engineering Careers Panel: Motorsports Chassis
INSIGHT into ENGINEERING CAREERS in MOTORSPORTS Chassis at UNC Charlotte NC Motorsports and Automotive Research Center 8415 Phillips Rd, Charlotte, NC 28223 Three engineers from local motorsports teams (Parker Grove, Joe Gibbs Racing Engineering Project Manager; Angela Ashmore, Roush Fenway Racing Race Engineer; and Scott Bingham, Stewart Haas Racing 2nd Race Engineer) will be answering […]
Student Video Profile: Tucker Bisel
With UNC Charlotte graduates accounting for roughly 10 percent of all NASCAR engineers, the University’s Motorsports and Mechanical Engineering programs are shaping the racing landscape. The programs also unlock worlds of opportunity for students like Tucker Bisel, who’s putting the pedal to the metal on a newly discovered passion. This video was filmed with a […]
49er Rocket Team has Soaring Finish at NASA Competition
The Lee College of Engineering Rocketry Team placed fifth out of 50 schools at the 2017 NASA Student Launch competition. The event took place at the Marshall Space Flight Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, during the week of April 5-9, with the competition flight on April 8. This year’s 49er team competed in the Unknown […]
The Automotive Industry and The Fuels That Are Moving Us Forward
See this link for details and registration information on Dr. Andrew Randolph, technical director of ECR Engines, and his topic he’ll be discussing here at UNC Charlotte, The Automotive Industry and The Fuels That Are Moving Us Forward. Date: April 25, 2017 Time: 12:30PM-1:30PM Location: EPIC G256
Engineering Careers Panel: Motorsports Engines
Three engine engineers from Roush Yates Engines will talk about their careers in motorsports and their individual areas of specialty (valvetrains, cranktrain rotating assemblies, and electronic fuel injection (EFI) calibration). See the attached flyer for registration information. Date: 3/27/2017 Location: UNC Charlotte, Duke 345 Time : 6:00pm-8:00pm Cost: Free but registration is recommended as space […]
Spring 2017 Motorsports Orientation
Students, We invite you to attend Motorsports Orientation on Monday, January 23 at 8:00 pm in Duke Centennial Hall, Room 345. If you are unable to attend on Monday, we will hold a second session on Wednesday, January 25 at 8:00 pm in Duke 345. Students only need to attend one of the sessions. All […]