and Fuchs Oil

Myerscough College is working with leading oil and lubricant manufacturer Fuchs Silkolene to develop and promote the use of renewable resources in the motorsports industry.

Fuchs Silkolene are now working in partnership with Myerscough to test their range of lubricants and oils in motorsport competition and the products will be used on the College’s fleet of racing and rally cars. Fuchs Silkolene have agreed to supply a range of lubricants for use with Myerscough’s Formula Fords, Mk 1 and Mk 2 Escorts and for the British Off-road Championships. Fuchs Silkolene are renowned for their pioneering environmentally friendly products and the College Range Rover is running on their biodegradable oil – ‘Planto’ - which is used at the Eden Centre and is extremely environmentally friendly.  It is hoped that the car will eventually run entirely on renewable fuels.

Laurie Boyle, a Lecturer in Motorsports at Myerscough College said:                              

“The management team at Fuchs saw our students working on a Formula Ford and commented on their professionalism and dedication, which is how the relationship started. We are pleased to be working with an industry world leader in our commitment to encourage the use more sustainable products in motorsports.”

Phil Lee, Regional Sales Manager for Fuchs Silkolene said:                                               

“We are absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with Myerscough College and look forward to working with them as we continually develop our environmentally friendly lubricants for the automotive and motorsport industries.”

This move continues Myerscough’s push towards using renewable resources in motorsports. The College recently hosted a successful Bio Energy Conference in association with the Institute of Logistics and Transport and the NNFCC to discuss a range of issues of using biofuels which was open to students, industry and other interested parties.

Myerscough College offers a range of exciting courses in Motorsports from entry to degree level and is excellently equipped with 7 motorsport workshops and a fleet of racing cars with the latest motor vehicle technology. There are limited full-time places left on most Motorsports courses at the College for 2007, if you are interested in joining our winning team and developing a successful career in the industry, apply now.