David Paulk and Michael Nunnelly

Started in Texas in 1979

Design, build, test, race

Rules based on Mini Baja competition Engine restriction

Open for creativity, problem solving

Became Formula SAE Included manufacturing plan, cost

International expansion Competitions in 5 continents

Australasia

Brazil

Italy

UK

Germany

Today, nearly 500 teams compete

Organization Faculty Advisor

Support Engineer

Team Captain

Chief Engineers

Powertrain and Chassis

Marketing Director

Section Leaders

Newbies

Schedule Decided by the team after competition

Summer/Early fall – Testing and Design

Late fall/Early spring – Build

Spring/Early Summer – Tune, Drive, Race

Team formed in 1996

Built a new car each year

Competed in Michigan, Virginia, California, Australia

Best Rookie team in 1997

Best finish – 2nd place in 2004

Numerous Top 10 finishes

Cars designed with Solid Edge since 2003

Evolution of 2011 car

First carbon fiber monocoque

80 hp (after 20mm air restriction)

AUFSAE’s most complete 3D model

1.5 lateral g’s

0-60 mph in less than 3.5 sec

First AUFSAE car to compete in Nebraska

Features Used

Blue Surf

Assembly relationships

Xpress Route

Traditional and Synchronous models

PMI (Product Manufacturing Information)

Drafting

Assembling the 2012 AUFSAE Throttle Body

CAD Software experience

Relation to manufacturability

Simple to complex manufacturing processes

Time and project management

Industry experience in a competitive environment