University of Notre Dame

  ND's Car

 

The Irish Racing Team is a fusion of the relentless pursuit of higher education and the Notre Dame championship tradition. The project focuses on the development of fast and efficient electric vehicle propulsion systems in an effort to promote and further the technology of zero-emission vehicles. The team consists of Notre Dame faculty and students that pursue the research, development, and design of electric vehicle technology through building and competing an electric race car with other universities across the country. Students take the skills learned in the classroom and learn to apply them directly to a real world project. The hands-on nature of the project and the excitement of racing provide a unique educational experience that fosters student participation in every aspect of the program. From the initial design decisions to the final testing, installation and racing the vehicle, students volunteer their own time to further the success of the team.

School: University of Notre Dame
Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Owner(s): University of Notre Dame
Contact Information: Dr. William B. Berry
Department of Electrical Engineering
275 Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(219) 631-6102
email: William.B.Berry.1@nd.edu 
Car Sponsors:
  • Delphi Automotive Systems
  • Surrey Motorsports
  • NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company)
  • Chrysler
Awards:
Date Event Location Place
1994 Cleveland Electric Formula Classic Cleveland, Ohio 1st
1994 Electricore Formula Lightning Race 2nd
1995 APS Electrics 500 - 40k Phoenix, Arizona 2nd
1996 APS Electrics 500 - 40k Phoenix, Arizona 3rd