The role of engineering in delivering on-track success has led to the formation of a considerable global industry which supplies motorsport competitors with the equipment necessary to participate in the sport.
The motorsport industry relies upon the skills of competitive engineers who design, develop, and manufacture prototypes, including chassis, materials, electronics, engines, transmissions, brakes, telemetry, and suspension components.
Motorsport businesses have also developed a unique ability to use sporting endeavors and entertainment as a catalyst for engineering and manufacturing advances of real value to other High Performance Engineering (HPE) customer groups – Defense, Marine, Aerospace, and Automotive.
The original concept was proposed by founder and original CEO, Brian Sims, with the first Executive Committee comprising Rob Baldock (Accenture); Dick Scammel (Cosworth);Tony Schulp (Haymarket); John Kirkpatrick (Jim Russell Racing Drivers School); Tony Panaro (Euro Northern Travel) and Tony Fletcher (Premier Fuels).
[2] It supports the specialized needs of motorsports ensuring its continued growth and development worldwide.