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Formula Goblin 2026 - KRB Electric Racing

The Racing
Hearts

KRB students. One electric car. Built from scratch. Racing at the UK International Final, June 2026.

G2
Goblin Model
100%
Electric
12
Weeks of Build
UK
Jun 2026 Final
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Team working on the Goblin
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2026 Season
About the Programme

Engineering Hearts & Minds

Goblin G2

Meet Our Car

Every component hand-assembled by our students. Built in the KRB workshop across twelve weeks of dedicated sessions.

The Racing Hearts Goblin G2
Electric
Drivetrain
2 × SLA
Battery Type
~125 kg
Build Weight
G2
Chassis Platform
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Chassis & Frame
Steel space-frame chassis assembled and aligned by our Build Team, providing the structural backbone of the car.
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Battery & Electrics
Dual SLA battery system configured and wired by students following full safety protocols. Zero emissions, full power.
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Livery & Identity
Our Media & Design Team developed the Racing Hearts identity, bringing KRB's navy, red, and gold to the racetrack.
Build Programme

Our Journey

From unboxing the kit to crossing the start line at the UK International Final - every milestone on our road to competition.

Week 1–2
Induction & Kit Unboxing
[Team to add: brief summary of what happened in weeks 1-2 - unboxing, stocktake, first impressions, team setup]
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Week 3–4
Chassis Assembly
[Team to add: brief summary of the chassis build sessions - what the team worked on, any challenges or highlights]
Complete
Week 5–6
Suspension & Brakes
[Team to add: brief summary of suspension and brake work - key milestones, how it felt when the car stood on four wheels]
Complete
Week 7–8
Drivetrain & Electronics
[Team to add: brief summary of the drivetrain and wiring sessions - motor installation, battery connections, first power-on]
Complete
Week 9–10
Bodywork & Livery
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Complete
Week 11–12
Testing & Refinement
[Team to add: brief summary of testing and track day - driver practice, any adjustments made, how it felt to drive the real car]
In Progress
May 2026
Crating & Freight
[Team to add: brief summary of crating day - disassembly, packing, and sending the car off to the UK]
Upcoming
June 2026
UK International Final
[Team to add: brief summary of the UK races - highlights from all three events, how the car performed, favourite moments]
Upcoming
Weekly Journal

Week by Week

Click any week to read the full entry, see photos, and find out what each team was up to.

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The People Behind the Car

Meet the Team

Everyone contributed across building, design, research, and media throughout the programme. Roles rotated and every major decision went to a team vote.

Roles rotated week to week throughout the programme - every student contributed across building, design, research, and media. The team name and key design decisions were put to a full team vote.

Programme Staff
International Competition

Three Races. One Team.

Racing on the World Stage

United Kingdom - June 2026 Essex • Cornwall • West Sussex
Countdown to Race Day
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Ford Dunton
Fontwell
Race day
Our Supporters

Thank You to Our Supporters

We are grateful to everyone in the KRB community who has supported this programme - through donations of equipment, materials, clothing, and encouragement throughout the year.

STEM programmes like Formula Goblin are genuinely transformative for students - building real engineering skills, teamwork, confidence, and a connection to industry that you cannot get from a classroom alone. We are proud of everything this team has achieved this year.

If you would like to support The Racing Hearts, or find out more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities for KRB's STEM programmes and the UK trip, please get in touch directly with Mr Wheeler:

wheelerg@krb.nsw.edu.au
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