The Irish Racing Team is a fusion of the relentless pursuit of higher education and the Notre Dame championship tradition. The project focuses on the development of fast and efficient electric vehicle propulsion systems in an effort to promote and further the technology of zero-emission vehicles. The team consists of Notre Dame faculty and students that pursue the research, development, and design of electric vehicle technology through building and competing an electric race car with other universities across the country. Students take the skills learned in the classroom and learn to apply them directly to a real world project. The hands-on nature of the project and the excitement of racing provide a unique educational experience that fosters student participation in every aspect of the program. From the initial design decisions to the final testing, installation and racing the vehicle, students volunteer their own time to further the success of the team.