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MUR High Voltage team member Maria Diocera took her Formula SAE experience trackside as a scrutineer at the 2026 NTI Townsville 500. From inspecting race cars to working alongside professional Supercars crews, the weekend showed how Formula SAE and motorsport volunteering can turn engineering experience into real-world industry skills.
Recently, a small cohort of Melbourne University Racing team members travelled to Queensland for the 2026 NTI Townsville 500. To see how the engineering experience from MUR translates into the motorsport paddock, we sat down with 2026 High Voltage team member Maria Diocera, who volunteered as a scrutineer at the event.
In her role Maria stepped up to ensure that competition vehicles adhered to strict category regulations. Working across a diverse lineup including Aussie Racing Cars, Porsche Sprint Challenge, the Toyota GR Cup, and with the premier Australian touring car category, Supercars. Her weekend in Townsville demonstrated how Formula SAE equips students with the fundamental skills needed to become motorsport professionals.
