From sketch
to starting grid.
Scroll through the five stages behind the Cobra—each one turning an idea into a safer, faster, more complete electric race car.
01
Define the missionDesign + planning
Set performance targets, study EVGP requirements, choose parts, and turn constraints into a buildable layout.
- Competition rules
- Component selection
- Safety planning
The project room where plans become tasks.
02
Make it physicalBuild + assembly
Fit the frame, steering, seat, wheels, controls, and mechanical systems into one working machine.
- Chassis assembly
- Driver ergonomics
- Mechanical fit
Assembly work on the Cobra platform.
03
Bring it to lifeWiring + controls
Connect batteries, controller, motor, kill switch, and driver inputs into an organized 48V system.
- Power distribution
- Control wiring
- Safe shutdown
Students reviewing the car during systems work.
04
Find the weak pointsTesting + troubleshooting
Run the car, observe its behavior, diagnose failures, and record what must change before the next session.
- Functional tests
- Driver feedback
- Fault diagnosis
Every run creates the next improvement list.
05
Prepare to competeFinal adjustments
Refine balance, reliability, safety, and presentation so the car and team are ready for EVGP.
- Weight balance
- Reliability checks
- Race preparation
The details that separate a build from a race car. (Lightweight clip for faster loads.)
Next milestoneRace target: March 2027 (exact date to be confirmed).
The timeline does not end here. Testing, learning, and refinement continue until race day.
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