Shoreside Service has provided bronze level sponsorship for the second year in a row! Shoreside owner, Luke Porter has been working in the marine repair industry for 13 years and has had a hand in all aspects of marine repair from polishing and painting to structural repair. Above this, he is also an avid sailor and even teaches sailing. Luke has sprayed our body mold with gel coat once again this year in preparation for our carbon fiber layup. Thanks a lot for the continuing support of our project!

Here is a picture of the body mold with the gel coat:

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Martec has provided the team with a bronze level sponsorship in the form of a monetary donation. Martec is a leading Canadian engineering firm specializing in advanced engineering simulation technology for the design and analysis of complex structures and systems – such as aircraft, ships, armoured vehicles, ports and harbours, and offshore structures. Thanks to Dave Brennan and the rest of the Martec staff for the help.

GasTOPS Ltd. has provided silver level sponsorship by providing us with a large 7075 Aluminum solid round bar for our hubs to be machined out of. GasTOPS provides advanced products and services for machinery condition assessment and control that reduce the cost and risk of machinery development and operations. Thanks to Brennan West and everyone at GasTOPS!

Davies Craig has provided bronze level sponsorship for the second year in a row in the form of a discount on an electric water pump. The ability to create new solutions to problems, and a commitment to technology, service and quality, has made Davies Craig one of Australia’s most successful exporters, providing high flow automotive cooling fans and electric water pumps to markets around the world.

Composites Canada has provided the team with bronze level sponsorship in the form of discounted carbon fiber and vacuum bagging supplies. They provide an excellent selection of products and are very knowledgeable. The turn around time was impressive, with some orders arriving within 24 hours of being placed. Thank you to John Mai and everyone at Composites Canada for all the advice and great service.

Fastenal (Halifax branch) has provided us with silver level sponsorship for the second year in a row. They have once again provided us with all the fasteners necessary to assemble this years car. Fastenal is a large fastener and supplies company with many store locations which allows them to provide excellent customer service and satisfaction. Big Thanks to Jake Alward and Dan Woodman for all the help!

igus has provided the team with bronze level sponsorship in the form of a donation of plastic bushings and bearings. The mission of igus® is to use its innovative polymer materials to develop products that provide creative solutions and exceed our customers’ expectations while delivering fast, accurate service. The provided bushings serve to reduce friction in rotating shafts and reduce backlash in suspension rod end mounts.

Dailey Engineering has provided the team with bronze level sponsorship with a discount on our dry sump oil pump. Dailey Engineering specializes in custom Dry Sump Oil Pumps, with Roots Style scavenge rotors and spur gear pressure sections, for all levels of racing engines. To date, Dailey Engineering has created over 800 unique configurations based on a customer request for something to suit their needs.

Wilsons Gas Stops has provided silver level sponsorship for the second year in a row! Wilson’s is a provider of home heating solutions and an independent gasoline retailer and supplier within the Maritime provinces. They are also a proud supporter of Dalhousie and their local community. Thanks for the continuing support of our efforts!

Thermotec has provided the team with bronze level sponsorship in the form of an in-kind donation of exhaust header wrap and other heat insulation products. Thermotec is the industry leader for automotive insulation products. The header wrap they have provided will keep exhaust gas temperature and velocity higher, while keeping the engine compartment and driver cell cooler.

Pratt & Whitney has provided silver level sponsorship! They specialize in aircraft engines, powering over 45,000 business aircraft, regional aircraft and helicopters. With engines in over 195 countries, every second a Pratt & Whitney Canada powered aircraft takes off or lands somewhere in the world. They understand the importance of engineering high quality, reliable products.

Liteco has provided the team with Silver level sponsorship for the second year in a row. Liteco is an electrical distributor which provides its clients with quality products and quality solutions. They are great to deal with and continue to support our design efforts. Thanks to Ian, Pam and everyone else at Liteco!

For the longest time, we have had a spare CBR engine (disassembled) sitting in the shop with little knowledge of its history. Recently we bought a second engine locally out of a used bike which was not quite working properly. Sackville Motorsports is saving us a ton of time by rebuilding both engines which makes them a silver level sponsor! One engine is currently ready to go and will be used this week to mach up the engine mounts, exhaust tubes and wiring harness. Thanks to the guys at Sackville Motorsports!

Motec Engine Management and Data Acquisition Systems has provided silver level sponsorship in the form of a discount on a new M400 engine computer (ECU) and numerous sensors. Motec engine computers are known as the cadillac of ECU’s and they offer a wide range of features with excellent support. We are looking forward to getting the engine wired up over spring break so we can begin tuning!

Ultra electronics has provided the team with silver level sponsorship for the second year in a row! They are an internationally successful defence, security, transport and energy company with a long, consistent track record of development and growth. Ultra Electronics is a long standing supporter of student activities at Dalhousie University!

Honda Canada has generously provided gold level sponsorship to the team! Honda began in Canada in 1969 as a small company primarily manufacturing motorcycles and power equipment. Over the last 40 years they have grown to be one of the Canada’s leading automotive companies. They also have a long history of supporting innovation and community programs. The team currently uses a Honda CBR 600cc motorcycle engine to power their race car as it is powerful and reliable. Big thanks to Honda Canada!