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Course in Case Studies: Historic Le Mans

Online 300 h course in case studies: historic Le Mans. 6 modules with the FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles) and MoTeC i2. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain endurance racing as a discipline and its regulatory evolution.

02

Analyse the engineering solutions of historic endurance racing cars.

03

Evaluate relay, fuel consumption and refuelling strategies.

04

Describe the evolution of safety on the circuit and in the vehicle.

05

Analyse team organisation, pit operations and logistics.

06

Interpret lap time data in a historic case.

07

Prepare a case study for heritage dissemination.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Endurance racing track engineer who wants to specialise in Case Studies: Historic Le Mans.
  • Race strategy analyst who wants to specialise in Case Studies: Historic Le Mans.
  • Motorsport historian who wants to specialise in Case Studies: Historic Le Mans.
  • Preparer of historic endurance racing vehicles who wants to specialise in Case Studies: Historic Le Mans.
  • Technical scrutineer who wants to specialise in Case Studies: Historic Le Mans.
  • Motoring heritage disseminator who wants to specialise in Case Studies: Historic Le Mans.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter endurance racing competition.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA International Sporting Code
  • Appendix K to the FIA International Sporting Code (historic vehicles)
  • Appendix J to the FIA International Sporting Code (competition vehicles)
  • FIA Standard 8860 (helmets)
  • FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Sporting Regulations
  • Turin Charter (FIVA)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Origin and evolution of endurance racing
  2. 1.2Eras and categories on the circuit
  3. 1.3Prototypes, grand touring and classes
  4. 1.4Technical milestones born in endurance racing
  5. 1.5The twenty-four-hour format
  6. 1.6The current historic event and its grids
  7. 1.7Regulations applicable to historic cars
  8. 1.8Documentary sources of the race
  9. 1.9Case study methodology
  10. 1.10Workshop: technical chronology of the race
  1. 2.1Trade-off between top speed and cornering
  2. 2.2Low-drag aerodynamics
  3. 2.3Cooling for sustained load
  4. 2.4Engine and transmission reliability
  5. 2.5Fuel consumption and range per stint
  6. 2.6Brakes and their thermal management
  7. 2.7Lighting for night driving
  8. 2.8Ergonomics and driver change
  9. 2.9Weight and weight distribution
  10. 2.10Practice: technical analysis of a historic car
  1. 3.1Stint planning
  2. 3.2Pit stops: refuelling, tyres and brakes
  3. 3.3Calculation of fuel consumption and range
  4. 3.4Target pace and its sustainability
  5. 3.5Traffic between classes and its management
  6. 3.6Weather and changing conditions
  7. 3.7Car safety and flags
  8. 3.8Decisions following a breakdown
  9. 3.9Race logging and tracking
  10. 3.10Practice: strategic plan for a race
  1. 4.1Historic accidents and their consequences
  2. 4.2Evolution of safety structures
  3. 4.3Safety fuel tanks and fire suppression
  4. 4.4Driver equipment by era
  5. 4.5Circuit and pit safety
  6. 4.6Current requirements for historic cars
  7. 4.7Pit crew training
  8. 4.8Emergency procedures
  9. 4.9Balancing authenticity and safety
  10. 4.10Practice: comparison of requirements by era
  1. 5.1Team composition and roles
  2. 5.2Pit stop training
  3. 5.3Tools and spare parts in the pits
  4. 5.4Communication with the driver
  5. 5.5Staff shifts and rest
  6. 5.6Transport of the car and equipment
  7. 5.7Documentation and technical checks
  8. 5.8Budget for an entry
  9. 5.9Relationship with the organiser
  10. 5.10Practice: pit plan for a race
  1. 6.1Surviving cars and their identification
  2. 6.2Sporting history as a value
  3. 6.3Documenting historic participation
  4. 6.4Restoration of a competition car
  5. 6.5Judgement between running and preserving
  6. 6.6Dissemination of the case study
  7. 6.7Documentary and photographic archive
  8. 6.8Common interpretation errors
  9. 6.9Technical lessons applicable today
  10. 6.10Final project: complete case study of the race
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2, advanced Excel, MATLAB, Zotero, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for analysing relay and refuelling strategies, telemetry and lap time study, and documentary review of the evolution of circuit safety. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Surviving cars and their identification

Explain endurance racing as a discipline and its regulatory evolution.

Sporting history as a value

Analyse the engineering solutions of historic endurance racing cars.

Documenting historic participation

Evaluate relay, fuel consumption and refuelling strategies.

Restoration of a competition car

Describe the evolution of safety on the circuit and in the vehicle.

Judgement between running and preserving

Analyse team organisation, pit operations and logistics.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Endurance racing track engineerRace strategy analystMotorsport historianPreparer of historic endurance racing vehiclesTechnical scrutineerMotoring heritage disseminator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The work uses MoTeC i2, advanced Excel, MATLAB and Zotero. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry title.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be counted towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.

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