NGSC Human Powered Vehicle

The North Geelong Secondary College Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) competed at the Energy Breakthrough from Friday 21st November to Sunday 23rd November in Maryborough.

Across the weekend, students experienced the full spectrum of the event — the excitement, the pressure, the setbacks, and the triumphs. Their involvement stretched far beyond racing, as they participated in all three assessed components:
Display and Presentation, where students confidently delivered a memorised presentation to a judging panel; Design and Construction, which saw them quizzed on race regulations and the build and engineering of their vehicles; and finally, the 24-hour endurance race, demanding stamina, focus and exceptional teamwork.

North Geelong SC entered two trikes: Tsunami and Avalanche.

Tsunami

Tsunami qualified 67th out of 100 trikes. Throughout the race, the team faced multiple racing incidents and rollovers, resulting in several Return to Pits stoppages. Despite this, the students refused to give up. Their persistence paid off, with Tsunami climbing the rankings to finish 66th, completing 363 laps and an impressive 574 kilometres within the 24-hour period.

Avalanche

Avalanche began strongly, qualifying 48th. The team, too, encountered rollovers and unscheduled pit returns. With consistent riding, smooth changeovers and a united determination, Avalanche finished 38th overall, completing 455 laps and covering a remarkable 719 kilometres.

Race Highlights

There were many standout moments across the event, including new riders overcoming nerves — particularly during the demanding night sessions. A special mention goes to Lincoln Peel, who achieved a new NGSC lap record with an outstanding 2:02 lap time. All students set personal goals, challenged themselves, and rose to meet them. We could not have been prouder of their achievement, growth and resilience.

Congratulations to Our Teams

Tsunami Riders:
Angus Warren, Xavier Haigh, Lucas Ferreira, Edison Peel, Jack Francis, Adley Baum, Alex Presilski, Emmett Baum.

Avalanche Riders:
Jack Sorgiovanni, Luke Haigh, Zaylen Mercer, Charlie Adkins, Lincoln Peel, Jake McDonnell

A big thank you goes to Mr Luke Scott who has supported the team throughout the year and to Mr Aaron Milsome, and Mr Joel McDougall for their assistance throughout the camp. We also acknowledge and appreciate the parents and families who came to support — their assistance was invaluable and deeply valued.

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