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Overview

Open the door to a thrilling career in the fast-paced world of motorsport with our hands-on, industry-focused Motorsport Engineering courses. Designed for aspiring technicians and engineers, you’ll gain essential mechanical, electrical, and engineering skills related to building, maintaining, and optimising high-performance vehicles - from karts to competition cars. Training takes place in our two dedicated, fully equipped Motorsport workshops, where you'll work with industry-standard tools and technology to develop your expertise.

As your skills grow, you may have the exciting opportunity to join the Boston College Racing Team (BCR) and participate in live racing events. Compete in the City Car Cup Student Motorsport Challenge, where you’ll gain first-hand experience of race preparation, pit work, and team operations at professional tracks. This unique blend of practical learning and real-world exposure prepares you for a range of roles in motorsport, performance vehicle engineering, or further study. Whether you dream of working in Formula One, touring cars, or motorsport mechanics, our courses provide the perfect launchpad for your career.

Two students working on a steering wheel in one of the race cars. A student installing a light on a racing car. Boston College Racing car on track. Boston College Racing Cars competing at a track close to the sea in the background.

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Your Future in Motorsport

BCR

Boston College Racing Team (BCR) provides Motorsport students with real-world experience through participation in live racing events. The team take part in the City Car Cup Student Motorsport Challenge, competing on professional circuits across the country.

This unique opportunity allows students to develop hands-on skills in race preparation, vehicle maintenance, pit work, and team operations. Working as part of BCR not only strengthens technical abilities but also builds teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. It's an exciting way for students to apply their learning, explore the motorsport industry, and accelerate their journey towards a career in performance engineering.

Boston College Racing car on track.

Hear what our students think...

“I like the freedom and variation that College gives me. I attend College for three days a week. During this time, I spend one day in the classroom learning theory, one day at PFI and another day in the College’s Automotive Technologies workshop.

We first start building up our skills and knowledge on rigs and then transition onto cars and go-karts. At PFI, we learn how to fix and re-build karts and then watch them race on the track.”

Mitchell | Automotive Technologies

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