Competitions
Monash Human Power participates in various competitions that challenge the boundaries of human-powered vehicle innovation. These events offer the team opportunities to showcase their engineering prowess and push performance limits. With each competition, Monash Human Power continues to refine its designs, striving to break speed records and achieve new milestones in human-powered transportation.
World Human Powered Speed Challenge
Rider: Kit Kirby | Top Speed: 116.39 kmph | World Rank: 39th
Rider: Alastair Haslam | Top Speed: 116.05 kmph | World Rank: 42nd
The World Human Powered Speed Challenge, held annually on State Route 305 in Battle Mountain, Nevada, attracts top teams worldwide aiming to break the human-powered land speed record, which currently stands at 144 km/h. This event presents a unique combination of engineering and athleticism, where teams refine their vehicle designs to reduce drag and maximize speed. In 2023, Monash Human Power made history by surpassing the Australian men’s single-track record, a significant milestone in their pursuit of speed innovation.
Vic HPV Grand Prix Series
Race 1: 6/9 In Category | 24/58 Overall
Race 2: 5/9 In Category | 21/81 Overall
Race 3: 4/8 In Category | 25/98 Overall
The VIC HPV Grand Prix Series is a 6-8 hour endurance race for human-powered vehicles (HPVs) on a circuit, offering a unique challenge compared to the short sprints of the World Human Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC). Unlike the speed-focused events, this race tests vehicle durability and rider endurance over longer distances. Monash Human Power has entered this competition with a borrowed trike while developing its custom-designed trike, aiming to push new boundaries in endurance HPV racing.
OzHPV Speed Trials
Rider: Ellen | Record: Women's Standing 10km | Top Speed: 40.328 kmph
Rider: Kit Kirby | Record: Men's F200 2 Wheel | Top Speed: 87.40 kmph
The OzHPV Challenge is an exciting series of races designed to test the best combinations of human-powered vehicles and rider capabilities. Hosted at the Ford Proving Grounds in You Yangs, Victoria, the trials push teams to fine-tune their designs for peak performance under real-world conditions. The current Australian record for this competition stands at 96.68 km/h, with Monash Human Power competing to challenge this benchmark, showcasing their commitment to developing world-class human-powered vehicles.
