Motorsport project hits Anglesey Circuit
Year 8 and 9 pupils have been working for a number of weeks on designing and building a vehicle, which competed at the F24 Greenpower race at Anglesey Circuit on Thursday, June 30.
Mr Sutton, said: “It was a fantastic event and full credit should go to the pupils for coming up with such a fantastic design.
“They have all worked tremendously hard on the project, and it was a great experience for them all at what is regarded as one of the most prominent race tracks in the country.”
The event involved two 90 minute races at the circuit, which allows a two hour break in-between where competitors were allowed to make changes to their cars as a result of experiences in the first race.
All teams had the same motor and one pair of 12 volt batteries per race. During the race at least three team members drove the car, and up to six further members acted as pit crew.
Drivers were only allowed to drive for one car and for one team for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Schools from across the region descended for a special robotics event.
Pupils were joined by groups from Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno, Ysgol Aberconwy and Eirias High School took part in a Vex Robot Challenge, where they were given numerous tasks throughout the day including designing and racing their very own robots.
In order to prepare for the challenge, pupils visited the Jaguar Factory in Castle Bromwich the previous day, where they got a first-hand insight into the creation of the world famous vehicles, while also having an opportunity to witness the entire production process from sheet metal to Jaguar car.
Mr Sutton, said: “The while day went really well and all pupils that took part really got a lot out of it.
“It was great to see them having so much fun with the various tasks that we put on, and I would like to thank all three schools for taking the time to visit us for the Vex Robot Challenge.”
Mr Sutton also stated he is looking to hold a similar event next year with the focus on the Land Rover vehicle.