Team XLR8 is the official Formula Student Team of Jadavpur University. Many ideas developed. A roadmap was laid out. took place. The idea became reality.
This is a team of JU students who design and build race cars to participate in national level Formula Student events. We have come a long way since the idea of having a Formula Student Team in JU first came up. The story starts in July of 2016, when a bunch of students from the Mechanical Engineering department came up with ideas of having a motorsport team. The idea behind this was, "So many col
29/05/2026
Built cars, chased deadlines, survived sleepless nights — and somehow made it all feel like home.
It’s hard watching the clubroom get quieter without you all around.
Thank you for the memories, the madness, and the legacy you leave behind. 🏁
19/05/2026
As we get ready to bid farewell to the Batch of ’26, we look back at the memories, the lessons, the late nights, the workshop chaos, and the countless moments that made this journey unforgettable.
Thank you for being mentors, teammates, seniors, and a huge part of what Team XLR8 is today. Your hard work, passion, and dedication will continue to inspire everyone who carries the team forward.
Join us for one last evening at the Seminar Hall, Mechanical Engineering(M.E) Department on 25th May, as we celebrate your journey, your contributions, and the legacy you leave behind.Farewell Batch of ’22–’26.
Your legacy will keep racing ahead. ❤️🏁
09/05/2026
শুভ রবীন্দ্র জয়ন্তী 🌼
Team XLR8-এর পক্ষ থেকে বিশ্বকবি রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরকে জানাই শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি।
তাঁর চিন্তা, সৃষ্টিশীলতা ও মানবতার বাণী আজও আমাদের অনুপ্রেরণা জোগায় নতুন স্বপ্ন দেখতে, নতুন পথ তৈরি করতে। ✨
“চিত্ত যেথা ভয়শূন্য, উচ্চ যেথা শির” — সেই আদর্শেই এগিয়ে চলুক আগামী প্রজন্ম। ❤️
26/04/2026
Engines. Torque. Pure madness under the hood.
Session 4 is all about POWERTRAIN — where performance is born and speed actually means something. If you’ve ever wondered what really makes a machine move like a beast, this is your sign.
🗓️ 29 April
⏰ 8–10 PM
📍 Online
26/04/2026
Speed is cool. Control is everything.
Session 3 dives into BRAKES & STEERING — the difference between sending it and sending it safely. Grip, response, precision… this is where drivers earn respect.
🗓️ 27 April
⏰ 8–10 PM
📍 Online
25/04/2026
Grateful to be part of the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Hackathon, organised by Maruti Suzuki and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park In association with Jadavpur University Motorsports Club. 🚀
Amazing ideas and energy at the final presentation round.
Big thanks to the organisers — looking forward to more collaborations ahead.
Kudos to all participants and congrats to the winners! 👏
Not just a track… a full-blown survival test. 🏁
Tight turns, brutal straights, and obstacles that had people questioning their life choices.
Death Race wasn’t for the faint-hearted—it was for the ones who showed up and sent it anyway.
If you conquered it, respect.
If you didn’t… you already know what you missed.
15/04/2026
শুভ নববর্ষ! 🌸
Team XLR8-এর পক্ষ থেকে সবাইকে জানাই নতুন বছরের আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও ভালোবাসা। নতুন বছর হোক সাফল্য, সুখ এবং সমৃদ্ধিতে ভরপুর। ✨
Beyond the podium, excellence took many forms—where creativity met performance and ideas turned into impact. 💥
💪 Hulk Prize — Team Petai Porota
💸 Lowest Cost — Team Waymakers
🚀 Most Innovative — Team Electro Racers
🔥 People’s Choice — Team Electro Racers
Different strengths, one battlefield—pushing limits and redefining what’s possible. 🚀
Champions forged in chaos 🏁🔥
This race was nothing short of legendary ⚡
Death Race 2026 Winners:
🥇 Team Blackbird Robotics
🥈 Team Torq X
🥉 Team Brahmastra 2.0
Huge respect to all the teams who competed—you made Death Race what it truly is. 💪