#11

The number 11 car is a customer vehicle that we prepare and support in both endurance and sprint racing. It is a 2001 BMW M3 that has been a race car for the majority of its life. We acquired it as a solid base, with many areas identified for optimization and improvement.

Our initial goal was to outfit the car with the necessary systems and components to allow competitive participation in the NASA WERC series. The fuel system was upgraded with a dry break and a cleverly engineered venting design that enables the rapid delivery of 6 gallons of fuel into the tank in under 9 seconds. This system not only prevents spillage once the tank is full, but also incorporates rollover protection and maintains an ideal low, centralized fuel mass. A Radium fuel surge tank with a level sensor was added to ensure consistent fuel pressure, even at low fuel levels.

We also developed a custom headlight solution, integrating Baja Designs LED light pods into the factory headlight housings. This provided excellent nighttime visibility while preserving the OEM aerodynamic profile. Anticipating potential overheating of the lights, we engineered a dedicated cooling solution to maintain safe operating temperatures.

In addition, we installed an ECU Masters ADU display, which was integrated into the factory CAN stream. This allowed us to log data and monitor onboard systems ranging from the ABS to the ECU.

Recently, we completed a structural reinforcement by tying the rear subframe mounting points into the roll cage. This ensures long-term integrity of the rear floor panel. The solution uses a single fastener that passes through both layers of the floor and into a reinforced cage tie-in cup, maximizing structural strength.

We are currently looking forward to more endurance events as we continue to develop and refine this platform for its intended competitive use.