국민대 자작자동차동아리 KOOKMIN RACING2026 KSAE 대학생자작차대회 FORMULA STUDENT KOREA 2026, 10년 연속 종합 우승

KOOKMIN RACING, also known as KORA, the university's student-driven car club at Korea University, achieved a historic feat by securing 10 consecutive overall victories at the Formula Student Korea 2026 competition, held from August 27 to 30. The competition, organized by the Korea Automotive Technology Institute and the Korea Automotive Research Institute, aims to foster practical skills and future automotive industry experts among university students.

Since its inception in 2007, the event has seen participation from over 1,800 engineering students across 43 universities in the country. Only two KOOKMIN RACING teams took part, F-26 and KEF-26. The KEF-26 team excelled in the data-based setup of their vehicle, securing the prestigious KSAE Grand Prix Formula award. In addition, F-26 claimed top honors in the E-Formula category in the 2026 Formula SAE Electric World Championship held in June.

Despite challenging weather conditions, both teams dominated every dynamic event, completing the race with the fastest lap times and showcasing exceptional vehicle completeness. E-Formula cars from KOOKMIN RACING clinched the first and second positions, earning accolades in various aspects of vehicle development. One participant, Choi Hyun-seong, a student in the Department of Automotive Engineering, expressed gratitude for the support received throughout the preparation and completion of the competition, highlighting the 10-year consecutive overall victory as a source of pride for KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY.

KOOKMIN RACING's faculty advisor, School Director Kim Seong-hwan, acknowledged the team's efforts and the continuous support from the university, stating that they will continue to provide unwavering support in nurturing future automotive industry professionals.