We are a Formula SAE team based out of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Formula SAE is an international collegiate competition In which students design, build, and compete with a small scale open wheel prototype racecars.
Design
The fall semester is spent designing new vehicles, constantly searching for ways to improve performance and increase reliability.
Build
During the winter months, the team develops the vehicle with comprehensive manufacturing processes. In this phase, the team works day and night to build and test the vehicles, continuously resolving any issues that arise.
Compete
Everything comes together for competition in June, where the team compete against 80+ schools from around the globe.
Competition breakdown
The competition is divided up into 8 events, with a mix of static and dynamic competitions
Static Events
Cost Report
Present documentation of the cost of manufacturing the vehicle, including manufacturing methods and materials
Business Case
Present on a business topic relevant to the competition
Design Presentation
Explain the process of designing the vehicle, including modeling, tradeoffs, and manufacturing
Autocross
Test maneuverability and performance of car by racing a single ~50 second lap on track with sharp turns, slaloms, and short straights
Skidpad
Test how well the car handles tight turns with a figure-8 course
acceleration
Test the car's ability to travel 75 meters from a stop as fast as possible
Efficiency
Evaluate the amount of energy consumption over the course of the endurance event
endurance
Determine how Reliable and durable the car is based on its performance in a 22 Kilometer race
