- Duration: 22 weeks (6 months)
- Learning Split: 40% theory / 60% practical
Build a strong understanding of the fundamental principles that control how a race vehicle behaves on track. This module covers chassis fundamentals, suspension geometry, steering systems, tire dynamics, braking systems, aerodynamics basics, and weight transfer during acceleration, braking, and cornering. Participants will learn how different vehicle components interact and how setup changes can influence grip, stability, balance, and overall performance.
What You’ll Learn:
- Fundamentals of race car chassis and vehicle architecture
- Suspension geometry and its impact on handling
- Tire grip, slip angle, traction, and tire behavior
- Steering dynamics and vehicle response
- Braking systems, braking forces, and brake balance
- Weight transfer during acceleration, braking, and cornering
- Basic principles of vehicle balance, understeer, and oversteer
- How setup changes affect stability, cornering, and lap performance
Value — What You Gain
Develop a practical engineering intuition for vehicle behavior—understanding not just what happens when a car is pushed to its limits, but why it happens. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to connect fundamental vehicle dynamics concepts to real-world racing situations and make informed decisions about vehicle setup and performance.
This foundation prepares you for advanced areas such as race car design, CAD development, data acquisition, control systems, simulation, telemetry, and AI-based vehicle path planning.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Interest Submission
Prospective students (or their institution) submit the registration form either as a physical printout, Google Form, or PDF fillable form.
Eligibility Review
XSPEED Academy reviews each application against the basic program prerequisites.
- Currently enrolled in an engineering / technical diploma program or equivalent
- Genuine interest in motorsport, automotive, or autonomous systems
- Prior experience is not required
- Institutional approval, if registering through a college/university partnership
Seat Confirmation
Once eligibility is confirmed, the applicant receives:
- Confirmation of seat in the upcoming cohort
- Payment / fee instructions or institutional sign-off requirement
- Program start date and orientation details
Fee / Sign-off
Applicant completes payment if self-funded, or the institution confirms sponsorship / enrollment on the student’s behalf.
Team Allocation
Enrolled students are grouped into build teams ahead of Module 1, based on stated module interest, skill background, and team-size requirements.
Orientation Session
A mandatory kickoff session covering:
- Program structure and 22-week schedule
- Lab safety protocols and PPE requirements
- Equipment and lab kit briefing
- Introduction to team members and mentors
Program Commencement
Begins on the scheduled cohort start date.