Introducing
Lakehead University's
GNCTR Team 2025
We are a dedicated team of engineering students focused on building a concrete toboggan for the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR). Our goal is to apply practical engineering skills while promoting sustainability, innovation, and teamwork!
By working together, we aim to design and build a toboggan that is both functional and environmentally conscious. Our project allows us to gain hands-on experience and develop solutions to engineering challenges in a fun and collaborative way!
What's involved?
Our team is Comprised of 7 different divisions to make this project possible
Spirit Division
At the heart of our team, our spirit students take charge of organizing fundraisers, coordinating technical displays, and ensuring the fun and energy never stop!
Mechanical Division
All toboggans require functional braking and steering systems. These students are responsible for designing and innovating to ensure we can stop and turn safely.
Structural Division
You can’t race a toboggan without a roll cage! These students are the designers and innovators, ensuring we have a strong and reliable superstructure.
Concrete Division
It’s in the name of the competition! These students are responsible for designing the concrete mix and skis that make up our main sliding surface.
Operations & Finance
The true glue of the team, our operations team handles project management, ensuring deadlines are met and everything runs smoothly. Meanwhile, our finance team keeps our budget on track!
Health & Safety
Protecting us at all costs, these students ensure both our team and our toboggan are safe, making sure everyone gets home healthy and our toboggan is race-ready!
Meet the incredible individuals behind our success, each bringing their unique skills and energy to drive us forward!
ELIAN DRUMMOND
Co-Captain
Civil Engineering Student, 4th Year
FARYAL FAISAL
Co-Captain
Civil Engineering Student, 4th Year
KAYLA HUNEAU
Industry Advisor
B.Eng. Chemical, '24
YOUTA WU
Operations Lead
Civil Engineering Student, 3rd Year
LAKOTA TESTAWICH
Spirit Co-Lead
Civil Engineering Student, 3rd Year
MAKAELA HUNT
Spirit Co-Lead
Honors of Sociology, 3rd Year
AHMET URAZ
Structural Co-Lead
Civil Engineering Student, 3rd Year
JAKUB CEBULA
Structural Co-Lead
Civil Engineering Student, 3rd Year
TAJMAN MANN
Concrete Lead
Civil Engineering Student, 3rd Year
DANIEL HUTYRA
Health & Safety Co-Lead
Civil Engineering Student, 3rd Year
LILIANN VO
Mechanical Lead
Mechanical Engineering Student, 3rd Year
BRAEDEN LISCUM
Health & Safety Co-Lead
Electrical Engineering Student, 3rd Year
