Eligibility Criteria

This program is rigorous, technical, and designed for serious individuals committed to a career in motorsport engineering.

Recommended:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or related)

OR:

• Significant hands-on motorsport experience (Formula SAE, karting, racing teams, track experience)

OR:

• Professional experience in automotive/racing industry

Required:

• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics principles

• Familiarity with technical graphs and data interpretation

• Passion for motorsport and commitment to the field

Technical Requirements

Computer & Software:

Computer:

• Laptop or Desktop (Windows 10/11, macOS 10.14+, or Linux)

• Minimum 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)

• Intel i5/AMD Ryzen 5 or better processor

Software:

• Microsoft Excel or compatible spreadsheet (Excel 2016+, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc)

• PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader or any standard viewer)

• Zoom Client (latest version with microphone and webcam)

Internet:

• Minimum 5 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload

• Stable connection for 3-hour sessions

• 10+ Mbps recommended for HD video

Storage:

• Minimum 10GB free disk space for course materials, recordings, and data files

Knowledge Prerequisites

You should be comfortable with:

Physics & Mechanics:

• Newton's laws of motion

• Forces, acceleration, friction

• Basic energy and momentum

• Weight transfer concepts

Mathematics:

• Basic algebra and equations

• Understanding graphs and plots

• Concept of derivatives (rate of change)

• Basic statistics (mean, variance)

• Note: Advanced calculus is NOT required

Engineering Concepts:

• How a car works mechanically

• Basic suspension and tire principles

• Steering, throttle, brake systems

• Power and torque concepts

Data & Analysis:

• Reading and interpreting graphs

• Basic Excel or spreadsheet skills

• Logical problem-solving approach

• Attention to detail

Experience Recommendations

Highly Beneficial (Not Required):

Racing Experience

• Karting (any level)

• Formula Student/SAE competition

• Track days or HPDE events

• Club racing or amateur motorsport

• Professional sim racing

Technical Experience

• Working on race cars or high-performance vehicles

• Data acquisition system familiarity

• Track-side engineering support

• Vehicle setup or tuning experience

Professional Background

• Automotive engineering roles

• Motorsport team involvement

• Technical analysis positions

• Quality control or testing roles

Language Requirements

English: Intermediate to Advanced proficiency

• Course taught entirely in English

• Must understand technical terminology

• Able to ask questions and participate in discussions

• Reading and writing comprehension for homework

Note: If you can read engineering textbooks and understand technical papers, your English is sufficient.

Time Commitment

Plan for approximately 12-15 hours per week:

• Live Sessions: 6 hours/week (Monday & Thursday, 3 hours each)

• Homework & Practice: 4-6 hours/week

• Optional Review: 2-3 hours/week (recordings and additional practice)

Self-Assessment Checklist

Before enrolling, honestly assess:

• □ I can commit 12-15 hours per week for 5 weeks

• □ I have reliable internet and appropriate hardware

• □ I understand basic vehicle dynamics concepts

• □ I'm comfortable with technical graphs and data

• □ I have genuine career interest in motorsport engineering

• □ I can attend most live sessions (or watch recordings promptly)

• □ I'm prepared to do homework and practice exercises

• □ I'm ready to actively participate and ask questions

• □ I understand this is a professional-level course

• □ I'm motivated to learn and apply new skills

If you checked most boxes: You're ready for this course!

If you have concerns: Contact us for a pre-enrollment consultation.

Who This Course Is NOT For

Please do not enroll if:

• ✗ You want basic/beginner automotive knowledge (This is intermediate-to-advanced)

• ✗ You're looking for a casual hobby course (This requires serious commitment)

• ✗ You have no engineering or technical background (Prerequisites are essential)

• ✗ You cannot attend sessions or do homework (Active participation is crucial)

• ✗ You expect job guarantees or placement services (We provide skills and pathways, not guarantees)

Recommended Preparation (Optional)

If enrolled, consider reviewing before Feb 2nd:

Reading:

• "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics" by Milliken & Milliken (reference, not required)

• "Tune to Win" by Carroll Smith

• Basic vehicle dynamics refresher online

Practice:

• Sim racing with telemetry (Assetto Corsa, iRacing)

• Observe data patterns while driving

• Practice Excel skills (if rusty)

Watching:

• F1 or IndyCar technical content

• Engineering briefings and debriefs

• Familiarize with motorsport terminology

Accommodation & Accessibility

We strive to make this course accessible:

• Recordings with closed captions (auto-generated)

• PDF transcripts of key slides available

• Extended homework deadlines upon request

• Alternative assignment formats considered

• Screen reader compatible materials

If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us before enrollment.

Enrollment Process

1. Review all requirements thoroughly

2. Complete self-assessment checklist

3. Click "Enroll Now" and fill out application

4. Complete payment (or select payment plan)

5. Receive confirmation email within 24 hours

6. Get access to pre-course materials (Jan 26th)

7. Join course Discord community

8. Attend orientation/first session (Feb 2nd)