Camber Racing
Camber Racing is the Formula Student combustion team of SRM IST, Chennai. The team was founded in 2009 when a group of young engineers decided to turn their dreams into reality and went on to make the first prototype, “CR800”. Since then, there has been no looking back. Nine cars, 26 awards, and 2 times National Champions.
The team comprises passionate Undergraduate students from various disciplines and gives them a platform to apply and test their skills to the fullest. The team has been participating in various competitions, namely Formula Student Germany, Formula Bharat, and Supra SAE India under the Combustion class for 10 glorious years.
Our team’s goal is to develop individuals who are not only skilled in designing and engineering a race car but also to help them gain experience in teamwork, project management, and resource planning which makes them better engineers for the future. Hence, our team’s motto,
TEAM INFINEON - SUPERMILEAGE
Infineon Supermileage is the official Supermileage team of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai participating in the Shell Eco-Marathon India and Shell Eco-Marathon Asia in the prototype category.
This team was founded in the year 2012 by a group of highly passionate students keen on pursuing their dream of building a fuel-efficient vehicle and contributing to the global cause of conservation of resources.
Shell Eco-Marathon is an event that takes place at a National as well as an International level. This event witnesses various fuel-efficient vehicles from throughout the world that competes against each other for the title of the most fuel-efficient vehicle.
Over the duration of 8 years, we have built 7 vehicles and participated in various editions of the Shell Eco-Marathon. The most important being, our vehicles HOPE (2018) and ASTRIA (2019).
With great and resolute minds and with the help of our faculty advisor, Mr. S. Logeshwaran we built these vehicles. Bringing out new technological advancements every year and a pedantic approach to each and every domain of our team, we could achieve the best.
In the past few years, our team has achieved various awards and mentions in the respective field. The achievements are as follows-
- Our vehicle HOPE was ranked 2nd at the Shell Eco-Marathon India 2018 in the Prototype gasoline category by registering a mileage of 121.4 kmpl.
- EOS also earned special mentions for design at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia.
- Our vehicle ASTRIA was ranked 2nd at the Shell Eco-Marathon 2019 in the prototype gasoline category by registering a mileage of 148.2 kmpl.
- ASTRIA also brought home the Communication Award worth Rs 2.5 Lacs
In the year 2020-21, our team participated in various online competitions helping us achieve the 8th rank in India and the 52nd rank in the Asia Pacific region. We participated in Pitch the Future competition, Road to 2050, and the global Shell Eco-marathon quiz.
In the current year, i.e., 2021-22, we further stepped up our efforts and performance by participating in various competitions across the year that challenged us to come up with innovative solutions for the future of the automobile industry in regards to sustainability, technology, safety and efficiency, these competitions helped us secure the following this year:
- 5th rank in India
- 13th rank in the Asia-Pacific region, and
- 37th rank globally out of a total of 131 teams that competed
Not only this, in the global Shell Eco-marathon quiz, thanks to a team effort, we stood 2nd in India, 8th in the Asia-pacific region, and 22nd globally.
TEAM ENIGMATIC PLODDER
The team started in 2015.
TEAM ENIGMATIC PLODDER” SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) official Quad bike team, Quad TORC, 2019 Overall Runner Up. Held in Chandpur UP.
TEAM ENIGMATIC PLODDER” SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) official Quad bike team, Quad Bike Design Challenge, 2021 “ OVERALL RUNNER UP” Held in Virtual Mode.
“TEAM ENIGMATIC PLODDER” SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) official Quad bike team, Quad Bike Design Challenge, 2019 “ OVERALL CHAMPIONS” Held in Area 54 Motorsport Hyderabad.
“TEAM ENIGMATIC PLODDER” SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) official Quad bike team, Quad Bike Design Challenge, 2018 “ OVERALL CHAMPIONS” held in Area 54 Motorsport Hyderabad.
“TEAM ENIGMATIC PLODDER” SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) official Quad bike team, Quad TORC, 2017 overall runner up. Held in Chandpur UP.
The Conrods Off-road Racing Official BAJA SAE Team (India & International) of SRMIST BAJA SAE
BAJA SAE challenges engineering students to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain and in some competitions, water. As in real work situations, these future engineers work together as a team to discover and resolve technical challenges in design, test, and manufacturing, as well as business issues. The most rugged of all the competitions, BAJA SAE also gives students the first-hand challenge of pursuing their passion while managing real-life demands and priorities. Each team’s goal is to design and build a prototype of an all-weather, rugged, single-seat, off-road recreational vehicle intended for sale to the nonprofessional weekend off-road enthusiast.
The Baja SAE Series will consist of seven competitions. Three competitions are held in North America under the sponsorship of SAE:
- Baja SAE Auburn - Hosted by Auburn University in the month of April.
- Baja SAE Maryland - Hosted by the University of Maryland - Baltimore in the month of May.
- Baja SAE Oregon - Hosted by the SAE Oregon Section in the month of June.
- Baja SAE Brazil – Sponsored and hosted by SAE BRASIL in the month of March.
- Baja SAE Korea – Sponsored and hosted by Yeungnam University, held in July.
- Baja SAE South Africa – Sponsored by Sasol and hosted by the Gerotek, held in October.
- Baja SAE India – Sponsored by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and SAEINDIA and hosted by NATRiP, held in February.
BAJA SAE
In India, the history of the BAJA can be tracked down to when the Delhi College of Engineering students participated in the Mini Baja in 2002 and this was followed up by other brave attempts by other institutions like VIT, SVNIT, and RV College of Engineering who also took part in the subsequent editions of the international event.
Dr. Pawan Goenkaat the helm as the Chairman of the steering committee launched the BAJA SAEINDIA in 2007. As they ventured into the unchartered territory of holding a mega-event of this scale, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and NATRIP came forward to lend a helping hand through an earmarked zone at its upcoming proving grounds – NATRAX, situated at Pithampur, Indore.
Baja-SAE India is held annually in the month of February.
EVENT SCHEDULE
DAY 0
- On desk registration
- Pledge ceremony
- Technical Inspection:
- Weight check
– The first step is to check the weight of each vehicle.
- Go No Go test
– Vehicles were made to pass through a standard gauge as per the rulebook. The gauge is set at a width of 64 inches. Vehicles whose size exceeded the limit are rejected from the event.
- Engine test
– Engines are checked and certified, as per the rulebook, by the officials from Briggs and Stratton. Firstly the governor settings are checked where the accelerator cable needs to be attached to governor hole number 6. Secondly, the engine RPM is checked which should not exceed 3800 rpm. And finally, the air filter is checked which needs to be present and compulsorily be of Briggs and Stratton.
- Chassis and sub-system check
– This test checked the complete chassis and sub-system’s dimensions and compliances which were specified in the rulebook. The rules starting from the diameter of primary and secondary tubes to the template rule were strictly checked and observed.
- Safety scrutiny and harness test
– This test checked the safety precautions taken by the driver. The rulebook specifies a set of rules which a driver should follow for safety, such as a 5-second egress time. Those rules are strictly checked.
- Go-Green Award Presentation
– The Go Green award is an additional event that instructs teams to make a Catalytic Converter prototype that reduces the emissions from an engine. The presentation for the same is conducted on the 1st day of the event.
DAY 01
- Figure of eight
– The vehicles are to be driven over a very precise figure of 8 on the ground, to test the steering and handling.
- Brake Test
-Vehicles are made to accelerate for a particular distance and after achieving a speed of min. 45 km are stopped by applying brakes. All 4 wheels are supposed to lock on the application of brakes. On failing to comply with this condition a vehicle will be declared fail in this test.
- Acceleration Test
– The vehicle is supposed to accelerate over a distance of 150 feet on an off-road track. The grid position for the Endurance race is supposed to be decided with the help of this test.
- Design Evaluation
– The teams are supposed to present their design in front of a panel of judges for the design evaluation, based on which the best designs are selected for the Design Finals, and a winner is selected.
- Sales presentation
– For the Sales presentation, teams have to present the marketability of the vehicle to a panel of judges from the industry.
- Cost report presentation
– The cost report is presented in which the teams have to justify their expenses with respect to the vehicle.
DAY 02
- Hill Climb
– The vehicles had to tread over a distance of 150 m on a 29-degree inclined track. The track is a concrete track, made to test the Gradability of each vehicle.
- ManeuverabilityTest
–The driver has to maneuver the car on a track with a width equivalent to the width of the car. The track has very sharp turns, inclines on turns, sharp turns, pits bumps, etc. which checks the steering of the vehicle. The cars are supposed to clear the track in the least possible time with no penalty.
- Suspension and Traction Test
-A special track is made for this event which contains varying terrains like muddy, loose sand, gravel, etc. Along with the varying terrains, the track contains various obstacles like logs, rocks, a one-way ditch, an inclines track, and a hill. These check the suspension and steering of the vehicle.
DAY 03
- 4-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE
– The Endurance round is the ultimate test of each vehicle. The 5 km long track is based on international standards for the Endurance run and saw participants engage through a series of hairpin bends, dirt and gravel straights, gradients as well as wade through mud and deep slush along the way. The winning car is the one that finishes the maximum number of laps in the 4-Hour period.
Team Achievements
BAJA-SAE India
BAJA-SAE India
BAJA-SAE India
Year-2009
Mini Baja Sasol – 2009
- Ranked 3rd in the best cost category.
- Ranked 4th Manufacturing Category
Year- 2010
BAJA-SAE India 2010
- Ranked 2nd in Design Category.
- Features like collapsible steering column, ample cabin space, and improved safety of the car were appreciated by the panel of BAJA SAE India 2010.
Year-2011
BAJA-SAE India 2011
- The Conrods Bagged the Go Green Technology.
- We were also rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 2, 00,000.
- The award is given to the teams which have minimal curb weight, high fuel efficiency, and use of recyclable material.
Year-2012
BAJA-SAE India 2012
- Overall Champion of Mahindra BAJA SAE INDIA 2012.
- Second place in the ‘Safe Vehicle Award’ of the BAJA SAE INDIA 2012.
- Second place in the ‘Maneuverability Award’ of the BAJA SAE INDIA 2012.
Year-2015
BAJA-SAE India 2015
- First place in the ‘Go Green Award’ of BAJA SAE INDIA 2015.
- First place in the ‘Manoeuvrability Award’ of the BAJA SAE INDIA 2015.
- Overall Ninth place in BAJA SAE INDIA 2015.
- 23rd Overall at BAJA-SAE AUBURN 2015 USA, highest amongst Asian teams.
Year-2016
BAJA-SAE INDIA 2016
OVERALL 3rd POSITION in BAJA SAE India 2016.
BAJA-SAE India
Overall Ninth place in BAJA SAE INDIA
Enduro Student India
Enduro Student India
Cost & Design Event
FMAE BAJA
FMAE BAJA
Enduro Student India
First Position in COST and SALES
Year-2017
Enduro Student India 2017
3rd Runner Up in Cost & Design Event
Year-2019
FMAE BAJA 2019
- OVERALL CHAMPIONS in FMAE BAJA 2019 held at Hyderabad, India.
- 1st Place In Acceleration
- 1st Place In Rock Climb
- 1st Place In CAE and Design
- 1st Place In Endurance
Year-2019
Enduro Student India 2019, February 15 -19, 2019, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- First Position in COST and SALES Presentation Award.
