A Midlands law firm has unveiled a new sponsorship deal to keep the University of Wolverhamptons Formula 3 team on the winning track.
FBC Manby Bowdler, which has its headquarters in the city, has signed a three-year agreement with the team that will include sponsorship of the F3 Cup racing car, an annual bursary for one female engineering student, and an engineering prize to be awarded in the law firms name.
The University of Wolverhampton Racing Team offers an important opportunity for students to gain industry experience working as a professional team in competitive motorsport. It is part of the Universitys commitment to produce graduates who can apply both theory and practice in industry.
Neil Lloyd, Sales Director at FBC Manby Bowdler, said: We are delighted to have secured a long-term partnership with the Universitys racing team. The team display many of the firms own values so the partnership is a perfect fit.
The level of teamwork and commitment on display during this past season was incredible and the way the team continually strives for excellence is a credit to them. We look forward to supporting the team throughout the next season and beyond.
University of Wolverhampton Racing recently finished second in this seasons MSV F3 Cup. The team competed at world famous tracks such as Spa-Francorchamps, Brands Hatch, Donington Park and the home of British Grand Prix, Silverstone.
A £12 million investment in the Universitys engineering facilities at its Telford Innovation Campus in Priorslee is currently underway, creating world class education facilities for engineering students including industry standard design, development and testing facilities as well as Motorsport workshops.
Team Principal David Tucker said: Were really pleased to announce our latest partnership with Wolverhampton based FBC Manby Bowdler. With committed sponsors on board, our students are gaining hands-on experience and practical engineering knowledge as well as having the opportunity to compete in national competitions.
Were incredibly proud of the teams amazing success in their debut season, and were really looking forward to working with our sponsors and driver Shane Kelly to achieve further success in the coming years.
The new partnership was officially launched at a reception at The Light House, Chubb Buildings, Wolverhampton, on October 27th.