Module Descriptors
THE MOTORSPORT INDUSTRY AND TEAM LOGISTICS
MECH40412
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Heaton
Email: I.A.Heaton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The motorsport industry, Governing bodies, MIA, MSA, FIA. Race clubs BRSCC. Series regulations (Blue Book).
Specialist sectors associated with competition: specialist manufacturers, hospitality, sponsorship, insurance, tourism, venues travel organisations, journalism
Span of motorsport activities: Rallying, circuit racing, karting, trials, auto tests, sprints, drag racing, tractor pulling
Financial Management:
Budgetary control, profit and loss, balance sheets, cash-flow/cash-flow forecasting, breakeven analysis.
Personnel:
Team leadership, Team building, measuring effectiveness, job roles within a team. Span of control and communication. Performance and presentation. Team welfare
Logistics:
Transportation law; weights, licences and taxation, driver hours.
Route Planning: Best and Alternative routes with timed schedules.
Equipment vehicle loading plans and order.
Specifications for, meeting deadlines, routes and route changes.
Racetrack garages, pit lane operation and protocol.
Specialist sectors associated with competition: specialist manufacturers, hospitality, sponsorship, insurance, tourism, venues travel organisations, journalism
Span of motorsport activities: Rallying, circuit racing, karting, trials, auto tests, sprints, drag racing, tractor pulling
Financial Management:
Budgetary control, profit and loss, balance sheets, cash-flow/cash-flow forecasting, breakeven analysis.
Personnel:
Team leadership, Team building, measuring effectiveness, job roles within a team. Span of control and communication. Performance and presentation. Team welfare
Logistics:
Transportation law; weights, licences and taxation, driver hours.
Route Planning: Best and Alternative routes with timed schedules.
Equipment vehicle loading plans and order.
Specifications for, meeting deadlines, routes and route changes.
Racetrack garages, pit lane operation and protocol.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework 2 assignments, each with 50% weighting
1. Written report on the governing bodies within the industry (2500 words word processed) assessing Learning Outcome 1 and 4.
2. Business presentation on a prepared business forecast plan for the season assessing Learning Outcome 2.
1. Written report on the governing bodies within the industry (2500 words word processed) assessing Learning Outcome 1 and 4.
2. Business presentation on a prepared business forecast plan for the season assessing Learning Outcome 2.
Module Learning Strategies
The core material will be delivered by a series of lectures (12 x 1 hour). The students study skills will be developed through tutorial sessions (12 x 1hr)
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Martin, C. (2005) Logistics and Supply chain Management 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0273630490
M Jones, B. (2001) Logistics and Integrated Approach, Wirral Tudor, ISBN 9781903500002
Whitmore, J. (1996) Coaching for Performance: The New Edition of the Practical Guide, Nicholas Brealey Publishing, ISBN: 1857881702
Atill, P. and McLany, E. (2006) Accounting and Finance for Non Specialists, 2nd Edition, London Prentice Hall, ISBN 9780273702443
Coyne, P. and Mares, P. (2000) Towing Roadcraft: The Essential Towing Handbook, London: The Stationary Office, ISBN 97801155203228
Royal Automotive Club, 'Motor Sports Association (2007) MSA Competitors Yearbook 2007', Slough: RAC Motor Sports Association
HSE (2003) 'Health and Safety at Work Act', HMSO
Henry, N. et. al., Motorsport Going Global: The Challenges Facing the World's Motorsport Industry, (2007) Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN: 978-1403942890
M Jones, B. (2001) Logistics and Integrated Approach, Wirral Tudor, ISBN 9781903500002
Whitmore, J. (1996) Coaching for Performance: The New Edition of the Practical Guide, Nicholas Brealey Publishing, ISBN: 1857881702
Atill, P. and McLany, E. (2006) Accounting and Finance for Non Specialists, 2nd Edition, London Prentice Hall, ISBN 9780273702443
Coyne, P. and Mares, P. (2000) Towing Roadcraft: The Essential Towing Handbook, London: The Stationary Office, ISBN 97801155203228
Royal Automotive Club, 'Motor Sports Association (2007) MSA Competitors Yearbook 2007', Slough: RAC Motor Sports Association
HSE (2003) 'Health and Safety at Work Act', HMSO
Henry, N. et. al., Motorsport Going Global: The Challenges Facing the World's Motorsport Industry, (2007) Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN: 978-1403942890
Module Resources
IT, Library, Power point, Presentations, video and play back equipment