Development of Engineering Skills: Racing for the Future
Course Type: BIP
Duration and Timeline:
- Course components and contact hours: 10 hrs. synchronous online, 20 hrs. on practical work/group work
- Registration deadline:30 June 2026
- Online component: September 2026
- On-site component: 05-09 October 2026 ( it will take place: Tvirtovės al. 35, Kaunas, Lithuania)
Award, Credits and Certification
On sucessful completion of the course participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance
Organized by:
| Host and lead
Lietuvos Inzinerijos Kolegija (Lithuania)
|
Partner
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) |
Partner
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany) |
| Tomas Liutkus
Povilas Bonkevičius Marius Mažeika Judita Štreimikienė |
Víctor Ossorio Moles | Tobias Albrecht |
External stakeholders that will be involved in the course:
Representatives of different companies involved in sports car activities
FIA members
Course Description and Learning Objectives
This course explores the development of core engineering skills through the interdisciplinary context of racing car design, construction, and performance optimization. Using motorsport engineering as a real-world application, students engage with fundamental and advanced concepts in mechanical engineering, systems design, materials science, aerodynamics, data analysis, and project management. The course emphasizes problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork while integrating theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on activities. By examining contemporary and emerging technologies in racing, students gain insight into how high-performance engineering drives advancements applicable to the broader automotive and mobility industries.
Course Modules Overview
Online component: lectures according to a set timetable
- Racing Car Architecture and Regulations
- Racing experience from a racing drivers’ perspective
- Aerodynamics for Competitive Racing
- Driver development and racing simulators
- Race control, marshals and event organizing
- Data Logging, Telemetry, and Race Analysis
- Race Strategy and Engineering Decision-Making
- Safety, Reliability, and Race Operations
Onsite component: Workshops, practical activities, case studies, laboratory and ring racing track testing. 05-09 October 2026
Follow-up / reflection: end-course activities summarizing results of practical activities and case studies.
Specific learning objectives include:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental engineering principles as applied to racing car systems, including powertrain, chassis, aerodynamics, and suspension.
Integrate knowledge from multiple engineering disciplines to address complex, real-world engineering challenges.
Develop practical skills in experimentation, data acquisition, and performance testing relevant to motorsport applications.
Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating project planning, communication, and professional responsibility.
Assess the impact of emerging technologies and sustainable practices on the future of racing and automotive engineering.
Translate skills and knowledge gained from motorsport engineering to broader engineering and industrial contexts.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Analyse racing car architectures and motorsport regulations to inform compliant engineering design decisions.
Evaluate and optimize race vehicle dynamics through suspension setup, tire selection, and balance adjustments for different track conditions.
Evaluate aerodynamic configurations to achieve appropriate trade-offs between downforce, drag, and vehicle stability.
Apply performance tuning principles to racing powertrains in order to improve lap-time and efficiency.
Plan, conduct, and analyse track testing activities to support iterative racing car development.
Analyse data logging and telemetry outputs to assess vehicle and driver performance.
Evaluate race strategies by integrating fuel consumption, tire degradation, pit stop timing, and real-time race data.
Identify, analyse, and evaluate safety and reliability risks associated with racing operations.
Which students would find this course useful for them?
This course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the following fields:
- Automotive / Transport engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Engineering
This course may be suitable for those who have an interest in:
- Motor sports, racing activities, working in international multi-disciplinary team
- Recommended Language Level :
- Basic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2), as the working language will be English
Application Process:
Interested applicants should
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/nXcmLPDS4zw1Eu447
- Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures.
- Prior to the start of the course, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme.
Further Information
For any further information or queries related to the course, please contact:
judita.streimikiene@lik.tech
