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New Term, New Team

After a relatively successful year for Mobil 1 Team Sussex, the new team were eager to get underway. The first challenge was finding the funds to produce another new car. Fortunately, Mobil 1 committed to continued investment in the team, and, together with extra, much appreciated funding from the University, the 09/10 group could begin the hard slog towards FS2010 next July.

Having the car and team from last year available was a huge help in getting started with the build. As a result, sub-teams could now see exactly what was required of them, and had a base to start from and improve upon.

The main aim of the design is to reduce weight. The previous car was one of the heaviest, at 320kg. Setting a reduction target of 100kg is a significant challenge, but one we will strive to achieve.

The Nosecone Club  is up and running again. This gives supporters of Mobil 1 Team Sussex the opportunity to go racing for as little as £10, whilst also providing crucial funds for the team, and our charity, Help for Heroes.

Richard Noble OBE has pledged his continuing support for Mobil 1 Team Sussex in his role as Team Patron. He is currently directing the Bloodhound SSC project, developing a car to reach 1000mph. More info can be found here.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter, where we will keep you updated on the progress of the project. Check the website regularly for more in depth updates, and a new team profile page, which will be live very soon.

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Nose Cone Club

Welcome to The Nosecone Club

This is the official supporters’ site of Mobil 1 Team Sussex, who are representing The University of Sussex in the Formula Student competition.

 

The Nosecone Club  is an elite and exclusive group of supporters, who have given money to help build The Mobil 1 Team Sussex car. Members last year included such luminaries as; award winning actor and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar, world land speed supremo Richard Noble OBE, F1 design genius Adrian Newey and the heroic Johnson Beharry VC.

 

The Nosecone Club  is a fantastic opportunity for members to go racing at a fraction of the cost of running their own car and also to show their support for Mobil 1 Team Sussex. For an unbelievably reasonable £10 (yes, just a tenner!) the club offers each member the following benefits:

- A photograph of themselves on the nosecone of the race car

- The opportunity to attend our official appearances and the race at Silverstone

- Regular updates on the progress of the team

- Inclusion in the Hall of Fame on the Mobil 1 Team Sussex website

 

And there is more. By joining The Nosecone Club   you will not only be helping Mobil 1 Team Sussex achieve their goals but you will also be supporting our nominated charity, Help for Heroes. The team have pledged to donate 50% of all club proceeds to this cause that actively supports injured service personnel.

 

 

 

Using the menu to the left, you can find out who has recently joined The Nosecone Club , check out our VIP guest suite; and for those who haven’t already joined, the opportunity to find out more about The Nosecone Club. So feel free to look around!