BG Engineering, a precision sub-contractor specialising in CNC machining, has been announced as the silver sponsor of the 2019 SHU (Sheffield Hallam University) Formula Student Racing Team.

Formula Student (FS) is an educational competition backed by industry and high-profile professionals, which aims to develop enterprising and innovative engineers and encourage more young people to take up a career in engineering; it culminates at Silverstone in July, where the cars are put through a series of tests.

Showing its support for the young engineers of the future for a second consecutive year, BG Engineering will work with students to make high-quality machined components for the team’s racing car. The company’s engineers will also assist the team members in designing the vehicle and developing their knowledge and capabilities.

Samuel Seabrooke, principal of the SHU Racing Team, said: “Formula Student is one of the most beneficial extracurricular activities a student can get involved with.

"Over the years, team members will build character, competence and core skills that can be applied to industry, giving them a unique advantage over their course peers.

"Partnering with BG Engineering for a second year, we’re excited to be able to work with an enthusiastic company that
is passionate about the development of tomorrow’s engineers.”

BG Engineering first became involved with the SHU Racing Team in 2018. The company was recommended by another regional engineering firm because of its machining expertise.

Antony Holmes, managing director of BG, said: “We are extremely pleased to be offering our support once again.

"Having thoroughly enjoyed helping the students gain invaluable experience in a real engineering facility in 2018, we have decided to ramp up our involvement this year by taking on the silver sponsorship.

"We look forward to working closely with the team and supporting them as they build a race car worthy of taking first place on the leader board.”