Right after competition, we dive into design, refining concepts and optimizing every system. By late fall, we reach design freeze, with the frame already completed as it leads the manufacturing process.
NOV 28, 2024
Build.
After design freeze, we begin manufacturing and assembly, building out the car piece by piece. The frame serves as the foundation, and by early March, the car is fully assembled and ready for testing.
MAY 14, 2025
Compete.
From March to May, we rigorously test and refine the car, fine-tuning for peak performance. Alongside testing, we prepare for design and cost presentations, gearing up for Michigan International Speedway.
Interested in joining our team?
New & Current Students
Are you passionate about engineering, design, or motorsports? Do you want to gain hands-on experience and work alongside a driven team to build and race a high-performance car? Join us and become part of an exciting journey with the Formula SAE team!
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