Husker // 2019
Husker 19 is the 8th car produced by Husker Motorsports and represents one of the largest leaps in the program's history. This car helped pave the way to a record breaking year for Husker Motorsports and truly out did any of it's predecessors. Husker 19 features a completely redesigned steel tube chassis that is optimized for different loading throughout the car. This was the first car that successfully implemented front and rear wings to produce downforce for improved handling capabilities. The front and rear suspension were designed with independent front and rear dampers to complement the lightweight corner assemblies. To resolve previous cooling issues, Husker 19 incorporated a side mounted radiator and oil cooler. A Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R 636 provided 96 horsepower to the wheels, which greatly contributed to the team's success in the acceleration event . Husker 19 was our first car that completed an endurance race, not only in Michigan, but also in Lincoln. It also took us to our first design finals and placed in the top 10 at the Lincoln competition, two things that had never been done by Husker Motorsports before.
Specifications:
Specifications:
- Weight: 460 lbs.
- Engine: 2012 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636cc
- Fuel Type: E-85
- Drivetrain: Chain Drive, 6-speed sequential transmission
- Suspension: Double-unequal A-Arms, push/pull rod actuated independent heave and roll dampers
2018-2019 Leadership Team
Channing SchultzChief Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineering |
Dalton EngelbartProject Manager
Junior Mechanical Engineering |
Jordan VlasnikAerodynamics Lead
Senior Mechanical Engineering Ross MakovickaPowertrain Team
Senior Mechanical Engineering Logan AltmanSuspension Team
Junior Mechanical Engineering Grace LarsenBrakes Lead
Sophomore Mechanical Engineering |
Anthony D'AmatoAerodynamics Lead
Senior Mechanical Engineering Nicholas EichelbergerPowertrain Team
Senior Mechanical Engineering Joseph EhrismanSuspension Team
Junior Mechanical Engineering Kyle BohlingShop Manager
Junior Mech Systems |
Trevor SandChassis Lead
Senior Mechanical Engineering Max BoslaughPowertrain Team
Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Evan PeningtonErgonomics and Human Factors
Senior Mechanical Engineering Dr. Michael SealyFaculty Advisor
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering |
Event:Overall:
Design: Business: Cost: Acceleration: Skidpad: AutoX: Endurance: Economy: |
2019 Lincoln8th
6th 19th 22nd 4th 7th 11th 16th 16th |
2019 Michigan46th
19th 41st 43rd 44th 58th 64th 41st -- |