Ashwa Racing
About the club
Ashwa Mobility Foundation (AMF) also referred to as Ashwa Racing, one of India’s pioneering Formula Student (FS) teams, was established on 23rd November 2003, marking the beginning of an era in Indian motorsports innovation. The team developed its first prototype in 2005 and made its international debut at FSAE Australasia, laying the foundation for a legacy of excellence. Initially focused on Formula Student-style combustion cars, Ashwa Racing expanded its global footprint, competing in prestigious events such as FS Germany (2008) and FS Italy (2010). Over the years, the team has consistently represented India on the international stage, participating in FSAE Australasia, FS Italy and FS Germany.
With a vision for future mobility, Ashwa Racing diversified into hybrid technology in 2015, achieving a remarkable top-10 worldwide ranking in its very first competition. Since then, the team has maintained a strong presence in both combustion and hybrid categories, continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.
Today, Ashwa Racing stands as India’s most consistent Formula Student team, building multiple prototypes annually and competing across different categories. With a strong industry-institute collaboration and a focus on skill development, Ashwa Racing continues to shape the future of mobility, proudly representing RV College of Engineering on the global stage.
VISION
- To be the national leader in all categories of Formula Student, to push the limits of engineering and compete in events at the highest level.
- To foster student mobility solutions in the future by developing sustainable prototypes across various domains.
MISSION
- Prepare students to be industry-ready by conceptualizing, designing and delivering a vehicle of world-class standards
- Provide a platform for students to interact with and learn from the industry
- Exhibit India’s engineering capabilities in the field of Mobility Engineering on a global platform
- Provide a platform for the industry to seek potential talent and to enable brand recognition and visibility for sponsors
- Conceive and develop inexpensive rapid sustainable transportation solutions for the masses
Milestones/Projects
Formula Student:
Formula Student is an international engineering competition where university teams design, build, and race a single-seater formula-style race car. Ashwa Racing’s flagship project, which started in 2003. Competition includes static events (design, cost, and business presentation) and dynamic events (acceleration, skidpad, autocross, endurance, and efficiency).
Previously participated in hybrid and combustion category events.
Competitions for the hybrid category include:
- Formula Hybrid + Electric Event, New Hampshire, USA
For the combustion category:
- FSAE Australasia
- Formula Bharat
- Formula Student Czech
- Formula Student Italy
- Formula Student Germany
For the target competitions:
- Formula Hybrid + Electric Event, New Hampshire, USA 2026
- Formula Bharat 2026
MotoStudent:
MotoStudent is an engineering competition where university teams design, build, and race a prototype motorcycle. The competition challenges students to develop a race-worthy motorcycle, integrating real-world engineering, innovation and business strategy. The competition consists of static (design, innovation and business) and dynamic (braking, acceleration, handling and endurance race) events. MotoStudent provides hands-on experience in motorcycle engineering, fostering skills relevant to motorsports and the broader automotive industry. The project was introduced in 2021.
For the target competitions:
- MotoStudent International, Aragon, Spain
- MotoStudent India, Coimbatore, India
MotoStudent:
MotoStudent is an engineering competition where university teams design, build, and race a prototype motorcycle. The competition challenges students to develop a race-worthy motorcycle, integrating real-world engineering, innovation and business strategy. The competition consists of static (design, innovation and business) and dynamic (braking, acceleration, handling and endurance race) events. MotoStudent provides hands-on experience in motorcycle engineering, fostering skills relevant to motorsports and the broader automotive industry. The project was introduced in 2021.
For the target competitions:
- MotoStudent International, Aragon, Spain
- MotoStudent India, Coimbatore, India
Hyperloop:
Hyperloop competitions are engineering challenges where university teams design, build, and test high-speed pod prototypes for the futuristic Hyperloop transportation system. These competitions encourage innovation in areas like aerodynamics, propulsion, levitation, braking and vacuum technology. Teams are judged on design, performance, and safety, with an emphasis on real-world implementation. The competition fosters advancements in sustainable high-speed transportation. The project was initiated in 2020.
Previously participated in European Hyperloop Week, which was held in ETH Zurich, Switzerland, in 2024.
For the target competitions:
- European Hyperloop Week, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Global Hyperloop Competition, IIT Madras, India
Open-Source Vehicle:
Student engineering competition focused on designing and developing energy-efficient vehicles. The event encourages innovation in aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and energy management to maximize efficiency.
The competition includes technical inspections, design evaluations, and dynamic track events to test energy consumption and performance. By promoting open-source vehicle development, the event fosters collaboration, sustainable mobility, and engineering excellence for future transportation solutions. The project was started in 2021 with an aim to go autonomous with an electric prototype.
For the target competitions:
- TÜBİTAK Efficiency Challenge, Turkey
Open-Source Vehicle:
Student engineering competition focused on designing and developing energy-efficient vehicles. The event encourages innovation in aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and energy management to maximize efficiency.
The competition includes technical inspections, design evaluations, and dynamic track events to test energy consumption and performance. By promoting open-source vehicle development, the event fosters collaboration, sustainable mobility, and engineering excellence for future transportation solutions. The project was started in 2021 with an aim to go autonomous with an electric prototype.
For the target competitions:
- TÜBİTAK Efficiency Challenge, Turkey
Alumni Network
Ashwa Racing takes immense pride in its 400+ alumni who have made a significant impact in the fields of mobility engineering, technology, and innovation across the globe. Our alumni remain deeply involved with the team, contributing their expertise to design processes, knowledge transfer, design validation and competition preparedness, ensuring that each generation builds upon the success of the previous one. Alumni influence extends beyond the team, as they played a pivotal role in establishing Formula Bharat, India’s premier Formula Student competition, shaping the country’s motorsports engineering landscape.
Many of our alumni hold prestigious positions in top technology firms, lead groundbreaking startups, and serve as key stakeholders in major global companies, driving advancements in automotive, aerospace and sustainable mobility. Additionally, several pursue master’s degrees at world-renowned universities, further strengthening our global network. The unwavering support and contributions of Ashwa Racing’s alumni underscore our legacy of excellence, mentorship and industry impact, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for future engineers.
HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB
Written test:
- Based on basic knowledge of physics, math, logical and analytical reasoning
Word list-based Interview:
- To test research, determination, reasoning, clarity and application of theoretical concepts
Heads
of the club
Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty Advisor
Senior Team Captain
Senior Project Manager
Senior Chief Engineer
Junior Team Captain
Junior Project Manager
Junior Chief Engineer
Sponsors and collaboration
Awards and Recognitions
Discover the awards and recognitions that reflect our commitment to quality and leadership.
2025
2nd place in Cost and Manufacturing Event in Formula Bharat 2025 under the combustion category and one of the only 4 teams nationally to qualify for dynamic events.
2024
Participated in European Hyperloop Week in 2024 in ETH Zurich, Switzerland with the first ever Hyperloop prototype and finalists in 2 categories.
2024
1st place in Business Plan Event and 2nd place in Engineering Design in Formula Bharat 2024 under the Combustion category.
2022
1st place in Engineering Design and 2nd place in Business Plan Event in Formula Bharat 2022 under the Combustion category.
2020 and 2021
1st place in Formula Hybrid + Electric Event, US in 2020 and 2021 consecutively with the Hybrid Prototype.
2019
1st in project management, runners up in design event and 2nd Runners Up overall in Formula Hybrid + Electric Event, US in 2019 with the Hybrid Prototype.
2018
Runners Up in Formula Hybrid + Electric Event, US for the second consecutive year in 2018 with the Hybrid Prototype.
2018
Runners Up in Formula Bharat 2018 Business Plan Event under Combustion Category.
2017
Runners Up overall in Formula Hybrid+ Electric Event in the US in 2017, highest by any Asian team.
2016
2nd in FS – Czech Republic Cost Event with the combustion prototype.
2016
Placed 4th in Formula Hybrid + Electric Event, New Hampshire, USA with the Hybrid prototype.
2016
Placed top 10 worldwide with our first ever FS Hybrid Prototype in Formula Hybrid + Electric Event, New Hampshire, USA.
2011
Achieved record speed of 120 kmph with the combustion prototype at FS Italy.
2014
Placed 1st in design challenge at FS Italy.
2012
Cleared technical inspection in the first attempt with RZ-X2, one of our most successful combustion prototypes. Best performing Asian car, 2nd place in the cost event at FS Italy.
2007
Young Achiever Award from Rotary International at FSAE Australasia.
2005
First Formula Student vehicle from Asia at FSAE Australasia.
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Contact details
Mobile No: 96063 79252
Email: ashwa.hr@gmail.com