Mississauga, Ontario - Formula North Inc. hosts, Formula North 2014, Canada's only formula student-engineering design competition at the Barrie Molson Centre from Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, May 25, 2014. Twenty-seven teams compete with life-size Formula One style cars, built from scratch, at the four-day event.

"The third annual event raises awareness of Canadian engineering and celebrates the importance of innovation, team-building, mentorship and networking in an otherwise exclusive industry," said Cathy D'Souza, President, Formula North Inc. "We constantly strive to enhance the engineering learning and networking experience for our participants and so expanded our lectureship series this year."

The May competition includes a lectureship series featuring well known industry professionals: Laurence Polley, president at C&R Engineered Solutions Inc., Dr. Sunny Leung, assistant professor at York University, Suzanne Royce, chief scrutineer at Accus-FIA, Michael Royce, former technical director at Chrysler-Lamborghini F1 Engine Program, Charlie Johnstone, president at Honda Indy Toronto and Ken Dick, senior manager at Honda Canada Inc. Attendees will also include Barrie's Mayor Jeff Lehman and Barrie MPP Rodney Jackson.

"Formula North creates a much-needed platform for young Canadian engineers to showcase their skills and abilities and apply textbook knowledge to real-world experiences," said Claude Rouelle, founder and president, OptimumG. "It is here where we find our next race car engineers, project managers, entrepreneurs and industry innovators."

Formula North 2014 is sponsored at the gold level by Honda of Canada Mfg. and silver level by Magna International and SAE Central Ontario. Teams are judged on vehicle design, cost effectiveness, marketability and track performance. Industry veterans volunteer as judges, speakers and marshals.

Formula North Inc., a Canadian non-profit, promotes practical hands-on engineering experience. Headquartered in Mississauga, it organizes an annual four-day motorsport competition where student-built cars compete for a recognized rank. The organization strives to find ways to empower and engage young adults, ages 18 to 28 interested in engineering.