Driver Idol, The Chance to Be A Star

The Automotive Research Group (ARG) is on the lookout for budding driving from amongst the UTHM community to represent the university in the Perodua Eco-Challenge 2010. This competition will be pit UTHM with 11 other higher learning institutions selected under a grueling elimination process, with the objective of producing the most fuel-efficient car possible. In this year's edition, the participating universities will be using the Perodua Viva as the basic vehicle. With achieving complete victory as the target, it is with such pleasure that we would like to announce that inaugural DRIVER IDOL contest to find two suitable candidates who fulfill the following criteria:

Requirements:

• Staff or student of UTHM.
• Possess a valid Malaysian/International Driver's License, with at least two years of driving experiences using both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Weighs between 45 to 60 kg; those who are outside of this range may also participate in the selection process, but will have to get their weight to within the requirement by 1 April 2010.
• physically fit, with no previous health conditions that may endanger the participant during intense environmental conditions.
• A good team player, able to adapt in changing conditions and with good communications skills and as a representative of the university.

Participation fee: RM5.00

Selection:

Selection will be held in two phases:-

Phase 1:

• Skills Competition using Driving Simulator
• Test drive using UTHM's MyCitrus
• Interview with panel of judges

A pool of viable candidates will be selected to the grand finals amongst all the entrants.

Phase 2

Final selection, with the candidates driving the Perodua Viva competition car under simulated racing conditions.

Phase 1 will be held on 27 March 2010, in front of the Automotive Research Laboratory. Those who are interested can contact the following numbers for early registeration.

Shahrul Azmir: 019-2143344

Candidates can also register with the event officials at the competition venue. Suitable attire is highly recommended during the event.