Students praised after 'impressive' racing season

The University of Wolverhampton Racing Team competed in their 10th season

A university racing team’s leader has praised students for their work during a “demanding” season.

The University of Wolverhampton Race Team (UWR) recently saw out this year’s ZEO Prototype Series with a double podium finish at Oulton Park in Cheshire.

It was the team’s 10th season of racing, during which they finished on the podium nine times, including a second place at the Supercar Challenge held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.

Shane Kelly, racing driver and UWR team manager, said: “For me the season has been demanding on and off track."

“I’m so proud of all the students involved in UWR, as always they have overachieved with an impressive work rate.”

The team mostly consists of engineering students including those studying motorsport, automotive, mechanical, aerospace and chemical engineering.

Some previous graduates have gone on to work for Formula 1 teams or become managers in firms including Rolls Royce, the university said.