2024 - Husker Motorsports

HMS // 2024

HMS 24 is the 14th car produced by Husker Motorsports. The team worked to further improve our own custom decoupled heave/roll suspension that the previous years had started by further developing the teams vehicle dynamics software with sensitivity and drivability being the main goals. The sixth year of the teams aerodynamics package saw higher complexity geometry due to the purchase of a new CNC router. The new wet-layup carbon mold solutions developed by the team improved the look of the carbon and improved manufacturing time significantly, the bare carbon bodywork showcases this well.

Specifications:

Weight: 450 lbs
Engine: 2021 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636cc
Fuel Type: E-85
Drivetrain: Chain drive, 6-speed sequential transmission
Suspension: Double unequal A-arms, pushrod, Multimatic decoupled heave & roll
Aerodynamics: Full aerodynamics package including front wing, rear wing, floor, sidepods, and aircraft fabric body
Electronics: Raspberry Pi touchscreen dash, CAN integrated steering wheel

Leadership

Nick Gauer

Technical Director
Junior
Mechanical Engineering

Jordan Chapin

Project Manager
Senior
Mechanical Engineering

Evan Kilian

Chief Engineer
Senior
Mechanical Engineering

Mason Weaver

Aerodynamics Lead
Junior
Mechanical Engineering

Michael Pineda

Ergo Lead & Suspension Lead
Senior
Mechanical Engineering

Sean Kile

Suspension Lead
Junior
Mechanical Engineering

Caden Lind

Powertrain Lead
Senior
Mechanical Engineering

Sam Lainhart

Powertrain Lead
Junior
Mechanical Engineering

Curtis Krause

Powertrain Lead
Sophomore
Mechanical Engineering

Derek Mason

Electrical Lead
Junior
Software Engineering

Matthew Szafranski

Composites Lead
Sophomore
Mechanical Engineering

Joshua Barker

Electrical Lead
Senior
Electrical Engineering

Isaac Thomas

Chassis Lead
Junior
Mechanical Engineering

Calvin Cuddy

Chassis Lead
Sophomore
Mechanical Engineering

Zach McArthur