Kincoppal-Rose Bay · Formula Goblin 2026

The Racing Hearts

KRB students. One electric car. Built from scratch in 13 weeks. Racing across England — June 2026.

Build Diary UK Race Tour
G2
Goblin Model
100%
Electric
13
Weeks of Build
3
UK Race Days
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The Racing Hearts · 2026

The Racing Hearts team
About the Programme

Engineering Hearts & Minds

Goblin G2

Meet Our Car

Every component hand-assembled by our students across thirteen weeks in the KRB workshop.

Racing Hearts Goblin G2
Electric
Drivetrain
2×SLA
Battery
~125 kg
Build Weight
G2
Chassis
Chassis & Frame
Steel space-frame assembled and aligned by our Build Team, forming the structural backbone of the car.
Battery & Electrics
Dual SLA battery system configured and wired by students following full safety protocols. Zero emissions, full power.
Livery & Identity
Our Design Team created the Racing Hearts identity — bringing red and teal to the starting line.
Build Programme

Our Journey

From unboxing the kit to crossing the start line at Goodwood — every milestone on our road to competition.

Week 1–2
Induction & Kit Unboxing
Met the team, tried the simulator, unpacked every part of the kit and started on the frame.
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Week 3–4
Frame Build & Team Identity
Built the main structure while designers sketched logos — and voted on our name: The Racing Hearts!
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Week 5–6
Mechanical Build & Logo Finalised
The car took shape as the build team worked through the mechanical checklist and our logo was voted in.
Complete
Week 7–8
First Drive
The car started to look real, race gear was sourced, and Joseph took the Goblin on its very first drive on Mr Wheeler's birthday!
Complete
Week 9–10
Race Gear, Genesis & Track Day
Race suits on, Genesis filmed the team, stickers went on the car, and we tested at Sydney Motorsport Park with champion Josh Buchan.
Complete
Week 11–12
Pit Crew & Team Spirit
Timed tyre-change training, finishing touches on the stickers, team song and chant, and an assembly presentation.
Complete
Week 13
Final Gathering & Crating
Final tyre-change battles, team song polished, and the car packed up and freighted to England.
Complete
Week 14
UK Race Tour
The Racing Hearts race at Ford Dunton, Predannack Airfield and Goodwood Motor Circuit.
In Progress
Weekly Journal

Week by Week

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

The People Behind the Car

Meet the Team

Roles rotated week to week. Every student contributed across building, design, research, and media.

The team name and all key design decisions were put to a full team vote. Everyone contributed — no spectators on this team.

Programme Staff
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WATCH THE EPISODES

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
International Competition

Three Races. One Team.

Racing on the World Stage

United Kingdom — June 2026 Essex · Cornwall · West Sussex
Countdown to Goodwood
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UK race tour route
Our Supporters

Thank You

Grateful to everyone in the KRB community who has supported this programme.

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

To support The Racing Hearts or find out more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please get in touch with Mr Wheeler:

wheelerg@krb.nsw.edu.au
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