Cougar RED, Great British Sports Cars and Norton Motorcycles

Support from the Transport iNet allowed Cougar RED, Great British Sports Cars and Norton Motorcycles to secure invaluable slots at the MIRA wind tunnel with help from the Niche Vehicle Network (Cenex).

The outcome

The regional companies all attended a two hour slot in the wind tunnel funded by Transport iNet, allowing them to conduct research into aerodynamics with the results helping them to shape future innovations. This enabled each team to carry out important tests with advice on hand from the MIRA aerodynamicists.

Mark Taylor, Director at Cougar RED which offers manufacturing services to the motorsport industry, commented: “Our wind tunnel test was to provide data on the aerodynamic efficiency of various bodywork designs. This information was vital to our future plan of developing our own motorbike and it allowed our rider to see how small changes in body position affect air flow and ultimately performance.

“This was a really worthwhile experience for us and we wouldn’t have been able to do it if it wasn’t for the support of Transport iNet.”

Georgette Hall, Transport iNet Advisor, said: “Our remit is to provide support as well as opportunities for innovative East Midlands companies to further develop their business. The MIRA wind tunnel is a fantastic facility and the expertise on offer has been invaluable for these companies. I’m really pleased that our clients had a worthwhile experience and look forward to our continued work with them.”