Course on race strategies in endurance motorcycling
Online course of 300 hours in endurance motorcycle racing strategy. 6 modules covering endurance racing regulations, fuel consumption and refuelling, tyres and rider rotation, incident management and strategy tools, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on race strategies in endurance motorcycling — studying from South Africa
Two-wheeler transport is significant in South Africa, both for commuting and for delivery services, and the motorcycle and scooter market has grown steadily. Local assembly and distribution of motorcycles and scooters are supported by importers and manufacturers, and the sector interacts with road safety regulation and licensing. Engineers working on two-wheelers focus on chassis design, braking systems, emissions and rider safety. Growing interest in electric scooters and light mobility is also shaping demand.
Fees for South Africa: 14,600 R (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
How is the final project chosen?
You complete a capstone project that can be linked to a real problem in your current or intended field. Your technical tutor guides you through scope, methodology and delivery.
Can I pay my fees in rand?
Yes. Fees for South African learners are shown in South African rand (ZAR), and instalment plans are available. Some learners also arrange employer sponsorship.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the regulations and format of endurance motorcycle racing.
Calculate fuel consumption and plan race stints.
Manage tyres and rider rotation.
Make decisions when faced with the safety car and race incidents.
Use simulation and timing tools.
Draw up contingency plans for adverse scenarios.
Design a complete strategy for an endurance race.
Who it's for
- Race strategists looking to build expertise in endurance motorcycle racing.
- Endurance team managers who want a more structured approach to race planning.
- Track engineers working with endurance teams.
- Timing analysts who want to turn live data into race decisions.
- Rider coordinators responsible for stints and rider changes.
- Pit managers organising refuelling, tyre changes and repairs.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join endurance racing teams.
What you'll work with
- FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) Regulations (sporting and technical rules of the EWC)
- FIM Sporting Code (general rules for FIM competitions)
- FIM Standards for Road Racing Circuits (circuit safety and homologation)
- FIM Medical Code (medical requirements for riders and events)
- UNE-EN 3 (portable fire extinguishers)
- FIM Environmental Code (environmental rules for motorcycle events)
- Excel
- Python
- MoTeC i2 Pro
- Al Kamel Live Timing
- Tableau
6 modules
1.1History of the Endurance World Championship1.28, 12 and 24-hour races1.3EWC and Superstock categories1.4Three-rider teams1.5Endurance sporting regulations1.6Minimum rider time and rider changes1.7Le Mans-style start1.8Night running and lights1.9Classic endurance circuits1.10Workshop: analysis of a 24-hour race
2.1Regulatory fuel tank capacity2.2Calculating consumption per lap2.3Engine maps to save fuel2.4Stint length2.5Refuelling time and equipment2.6Fuel safety2.7Influence of the safety car on consumption2.8Reserve margin2.9Real-time consumption data2.10Practical exercise: stint calculation for an 8-hour race
3.1Tyre life per stint3.2Double stinting on tyres3.3Changing weather conditions3.4Rider rotation3.5Fatigue management3.6Target pace per rider3.7Setup compatibility between riders3.8Pit board communication3.9Rest and nutrition during the race3.10Case study: rider rotation plan
4.1The safety car and how to take advantage of it4.2Flags and neutralisations4.3Crashes and repairs in the pit box4.4Mechanical failures and diagnosis4.5Penalties and their impact4.6Sudden rain4.7Time loss and recovery4.8Risk decisions4.9Contingency plans4.10Case study: decision when the safety car comes out mid-stint
5.1Strategy spreadsheets5.2Live timing5.3Scenario simulation5.4Rival analysis5.5Tyre degradation models5.6Safety car probability5.7Decision-making on the pit wall5.8Roles of the strategist5.9Post-race debriefing5.10Lab: strategy simulator in a spreadsheet
6.1Choice of race and circuit6.2Baseline data: fuel consumption and tyres6.3Baseline stint strategy6.4Rider plan6.5Alternative scenarios6.6Contingency plan6.7In-race monitoring tool6.8Strategy report6.9Written report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the course is compatible with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Excel, Python, MoTeC i2 Pro, Al Kamel Live Timing and Tableau, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for stint and fuel-consumption calculation, race-scenario simulation and live-timing monitoring. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) Regulations; FIM Sporting Code; FIM Standards for Road Racing Circuits; FIM Medical Code; UNE-EN 3; FIM Environmental Code.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Excel, Python, MoTeC i2 Pro, Al Kamel Live Timing, Tableau, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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