Student Profile
Andrew Farmer, COURSE: FdSc Motorsports, HOME TOWN: Maidenhead
Higher Education Motorsports Courses:
Myerscough College, Preston
The British motorsports industry is recognised as
the best in the world with Britons at the heart of
a vast range of worldwide motorsport activities.
It is a huge industry employing people in
businesses from retail performance specialists to
preparation companies, with many Formula One
and World Rally Teams based in the UK.
Myerscough College has seven motorsport workshops and a number of different racing cars for the continuing development and expansion of motorsport teaching. Myerscough believes that hands-on experience is an important aspect of learning and therefore encourages students to take part in a wide range of motorsport events throughout the UK.
The College runs race and rally teams which compete successfully in national competitions, working to industry standards. In 2006, the College Team finished 2nd and 3rd in the National Formula Ford Scholarship Championship, with both cars being run by students.
Our fleet of racing cars is being constantly updated with new vehicles and the latest racing technology. It currently includes:
Last year, students performed in 50 race entries and made numerous visits to race and rally teams. Students organised a motor club, a modified car show and many other social events. An Incident Marshalling course is also often available.
Career Opportunities
Many of our students have progressed to higher qualifications or started exciting careers in the world of motorsports. Current job prospects are excellent, with many ex-students forging successful careers for themselves as technicians and mechanics, or in data analysis and logistics roles, with the many motorsport teams based in the UK. Here are just a few of the leading companies who have employed former Myerscough students:
Myerscough College has seven motorsport workshops and a number of different racing cars for the continuing development and expansion of motorsport teaching. Myerscough believes that hands-on experience is an important aspect of learning and therefore encourages students to take part in a wide range of motorsport events throughout the UK.
The College runs race and rally teams which compete successfully in national competitions, working to industry standards. In 2006, the College Team finished 2nd and 3rd in the National Formula Ford Scholarship Championship, with both cars being run by students.
MotorSports Workshop
Resources- Rally cars
- Formula Fords
- 7 Motorsport workshops
- Engine, gear box and chassis rigs
- Data analysis monitors
- Diagnostic equipment
- 20 experienced motorsports staff
Our fleet of racing cars is being constantly updated with new vehicles and the latest racing technology. It currently includes:
- Dallara Formula 3
- 3 x Formula Ford
- Ford Puma Cosworth 4x4
- Toyota MR2
- Subaru Impreza STi II
- Ford Ka 1400 Zetec
- Skoda Fabia vRS
Last year, students performed in 50 race entries and made numerous visits to race and rally teams. Students organised a motor club, a modified car show and many other social events. An Incident Marshalling course is also often available.
Career Opportunities
Many of our students have progressed to higher qualifications or started exciting careers in the world of motorsports. Current job prospects are excellent, with many ex-students forging successful careers for themselves as technicians and mechanics, or in data analysis and logistics roles, with the many motorsport teams based in the UK. Here are just a few of the leading companies who have employed former Myerscough students:
- Benetton (Renault Formula One)
- Chevrolet World Touring Car Team
- Don Buckley Motorsport
- Ford World Rally Team (M Sport)
- Fortec Formula 3
- Jamun Racing
- McLaren
- Mercedes-Benz
- Porsche Cars GB
- Prodrive
- Scuderia Ecosse
- Stobart Rallying
- Team Dynamics
- Team LNT (Panoz GT Team)
- Triple R Racing (Seat Team)
