Herakles Racing, the Official Baja Racing Team of the College of Engineering Trivandrum, has achieved a historic milestone with its remarkable debut at H-Baja 2025, the world’s first hydrogen-fueled vehicle competition organized by SAEINDIA. The event, held from January 9th to 12th, 2025, at the prestigious NATRAX facility in Pithampur, home to Asia’s largest high-speed testing track, saw Herakles Racing emerge as a trailblazer, earning the Best Debut Team title and securing an impressive Overall Rank of AIR-2.
The team, led by Captain Anand N, Vice Captain Adith Raj N P, and Manager Alvin George, delivered a stellar performance, securing:
- AIR-1 in Validation, Efficiency, and Virtual Dynamics Event (VDE)
- AIR-2 in Sales Presentation and Acceleration Event
- AIR-3 in Endurance, Sled Pull, and Cost Event
Notably, Herakles Racing is the first-ever team from Kerala to achieve such an impressive ranking at H-Baja. This incredible achievement reflects the team’s dedication, innovative thinking, and engineering expertise. Embracing their motto, “Built Not Bought,” the team exemplifies a commitment to hands-on engineering and the creation of custom-built vehicles through their own efforts and expertise.
The team’s vehicle, named Genesis, was officially unveiled and flagged off at the college on January 24, 2025, in the presence of Principal Dr. Suresh K and Dr. Karthika A S. The event marked a proud moment for the institution, with students and faculty witnessing the beginning of a new chapter in the team’s journey.
Herakles Racing owes much of its success to the guidance of Faculty Advisor Dr. Sasi N and the support of faculty member Anup G Mohan, who accompanied the team to the event. Their mentorship and encouragement have been instrumental in the team’s journey.
Founded in 2017 as the first automotive club of the College of Engineering Trivandrum, Herakles Racing has built a legacy of excellence and innovation. From its early participation in mBaja events conducted by SAEINDIA to its forays into eBaja and now H-Baja, the team has consistently pushed the boundaries of engineering excellence. Last season, Herakles Racing secured AIR-1 in Maneuverability at eBaja, a first for any team from Kerala, and finished with an Overall Rank of AIR-9.
With this historic feat at H-Baja 2025, Herakles Racing has once again cemented its position as a leader in the world of automotive engineering. The team remains determined to continue breaking barriers, setting new benchmarks, and driving innovation in the field. This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the team’s inspiring journey.