he 2007 car was again an evolution of the 2006 platform. Major changes were made to the corners and rear end, with these major changes competition weight went from 508 in 2006 to 483 in 2007. Noticable changes were also made to the rear wing and dry-sump oil system. The team once again ran a high compression engine. In Detroit the car placed 47th, with a DNS for endurance due to an blown engine during autocross. The 44 car did however receive a first place award for the ASBE Body Design. Between competitions the engine was swapped over to a wet-sump system, however with only a few weeks of testing the team was unable to complete endurance in west due to a tripping breaker, the team still managed a 23rd place finish.Elected officers were Scott Race as Team Leader, Richard Colfax as Chief Engineer, Jen Mack as Business Manager, and Anthony Audo as Secretary. The group leaders were Kyle Kropf & Tony Stegggman as Manufacturing Group Leader, Corey Blue/Brad Leuther as Engine Group Leader, Sombiri Enwemeka as Drive-Day Coordinator, Julie Hopfer & Eric Borcherding as Composites Group Leader, Andrew D’Hooge as Aerodynamics Group Leader, Brandon Doherty as Drivetrain Group Leader, Charlie Rusher as Cooling Engineer, Jake Hertenstein as Electrical Group Leader.Formula SAE Results: 1st Place ASBE Body Design Award | |
Wheelbase | 70 in. |
Front Track | 53.5 in. |
Rear Track | 51.5 in. |
Engine | 1999-2001 Yamaha R6, custom dry-sump |
Dry Weight | 483lbs |
Frame | 4130 Chromoly Steel Space Frame |
Suspension | Double Wishbone Push/Pull Rod Activated |
Brakes | Willwood Billet Dynalite Single |
Tires | Hoosier R25A 20.5″x7″-13″ Front, 20″x7.5″-13″ Rear |
