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Formula SaE Virginia organized by SAE InternationalApril 22 - 25Virginia, United States

Formula Hybrid organized by organized by Dartmouth CollegeMay 4 - 6New Hampshire, United States

Formula SaE micHigan organized by SAE InternationalMay 13 - 16Michigan, United States

Formula SaE caliFornia organized by SAE InternationalJune 17 - 20 California, United States

Formula SaE-auStralaSia organized by SAE AustraliaAustraliawww.sae-a.com.au/SAE_formula.htm

Formula SaE – brazil organized by SAE Brazil Brazilhttp://www.saebrasil.org.br/

Formula SaE – italy organized by ATAItalyhttp://www.ata.it/formulaata/formulasaeit/

Formula StudEnt organized by IMeche in partnership with SAEUnited Kingdomhttp://www.imeche.org.uk/formulastudent/index.htm

http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/

2009 Formula SAE® Series

Official Events

Dear Formula SAE Virginia Participants, Organizers and Spectators:

Welcome to Virginia International Speedway and the Formula SAE Virginia competition.

Formula SAE is steeped in tradition. For more than 30 years, this competition has provided competitors with a unique brand of hands-on learning. From the beginning of the design process through the fabrication of the vehicle and on to the actual competition, students are in charge. They make the decisions and find the solutions. It’s engineering education at its very best.

Formula SAE also provides a unique form of competition. This week, collegiate engineering students from around the world will compete in a series of static and dynamic events designed to challenge their engineering, problem-solving and teamwork skills. The students will work hard and compete to win. Some will accept awards for first place, others will not. But all will leave here a better engineering student.

This unique event not only reflects the spirit of competition, but also offers a glimpse of the future of automotive engineering and design. Formula SAE alumni are working throughout motorsports engineering, including the automotive, aviation and motorsports industries.

Good luck to everyone competing; I hope that you all do well. Enjoy the competition and the camaraderie that you will share.

To the sponsors, volunteers and faculty advisors here this week, thank you. Without you, this competition would not exist. Each of you deserves credit and respect. Enjoy the week!

Sincerely,

James E. Smith, PhD 2009 SAE International President

2009 Formula SAE® Virginia

President’s Message

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Concept of the Competition

The Formula SAE® Series competitions challenge teams of university undergraduate and graduate students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with small, formula style, autocross racing cars. To give teams the maximum design flexibility and the freedom to express their creativity and imaginations there are very few restrictions on the overall vehicle design. Teams typically spend eight to twelve months designing, building, testing and

preparing their vehicles before a competition. The competitions themselves give teams the chance to demonstrate and prove both their creation and their engineering skills in comparison to teams from other universities around the world. Registered for this event are 40 collegiate teams from Canada and United States and first time entry India. The end result is a great experience for young engineers in a meaningful engineering project as well as the opportunity of working in a dedicated team effort.

For the purpose of this competition, the students are to assume that a manufacturing firm has engaged them to produce a prototype car for evaluation as a production item. The intended sales market is the nonprofessional weekend autocross racer. Therefore, the car must have very high performance in terms of its acceleration, braking, and handling qualities. The car must be low in cost, easy to maintain, and reliable. In addition, the car’s marketability is enhanced by other factors such as aesthetics, comfort and use of common parts. The manufacturing firm is planning to produce four (4) cars per day for a limited production run and the prototype vehicle should actually cost below $25,000. The challenge to the design team is to design and fabricate a prototype car that best meets these goals and intents. Each design will be compared and judged with other competing designs to determine the best overall car.

Over the course of three days, the cars are judged in a series of static and dynamic events including: technical inspection, cost, presentation, and engineering design, solo performance trials, and high performance track endurance. These events are scored to determine how well the car performs. In each event, the manufacturing firm has specified minimum acceptable performance levels that are reflected in the scoring equations.

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tablE oF contEntS:Concept of the Competition ..................... 2

Schedule ......................... 4

Awards ............................ 7

VIR Teams listed by Country ....................... 9

Team Information ........... 11

Key Players .................... 30

VIR Site Map .................. 33

tHE Following pointS arE poSSiblE: EVEnt captainS:

Static Events .................................... 75 Presentation Michelle Hsia(Thursday) 150 Design Steve Lyman and Steve Fox 100 Cost Analysis Suzy Zukowski

dynamic Events ............................... 75 Acceleration David Hyman(Friday & Saturday) 50 Skid-Pad Colin Ulen 150 Autocross Sebastian Strauss 50 Fuel Economy John Steelman 350 Endurance John Steelman

total pointS .............................. 1000

Static EVEntSdesign report: The students explain their constructive solutions to a jury of experts from the automotive and motorsport industries in report and discussion. The concept of the design is to evaluate the engineering effort that went into the design of the car and how the engineering meets the intent of the market. The car that illustrates the best use of engineering to meet the design goals and the best understanding of the design by the team members will win the design event.

cost report: The students are to assume that a serial production of 1000 cars a year will follow the prototype. The cost calculation is discussed with a jury based on a report. The objective of the event is for the participants to learn and understand the manufacturing techniques and processes of some of the components that they have chosen to purchase rather than fabricate themselves.

presentation: The objective is to evaluate the team’s ability to develop and deliver a comprehensive business case that will convince the executives of a fake manufacturing firm that the team’s design best meets the demands of the amateur weekend autocross racing market and that it can be profitably manufactured and marketed.

dynamic EVEntSacceleration: The race cars are evaluated on their accelerating abilities from a standing start over a distance of 75 meters.

autocross: The objective is to evaluate the car’s maneuverability and handling qualities on a tight course without the hindrance of competing cars. The course will combine the performance features of acceleration, braking and cornering into one event. The results of the Autocross scores determine the starting order for endurance.

Skidpad: The objective is to measure the car’s cornering ability on a flat surface while making a constant-radius turn. The course will be a pair of concentric circles in shape of the number 8, the cars demonstrate how good lateral forces can be absorbed (up to 1.4g).

Endurance: Over a distance of 1.1 miles the cars have to prove their durability under long-term conditions. Acceleration, speed, handling, dynamics, fuel economy, reliability – the cars have to prove it all.

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2009 Formula SaE national corporatE

SponSorS:gold Sponsors General Motors

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.Honda R&D

HoosierSolidworksSunoco Inc

Silver SponsorAutodesk

award SponsorWilliam C. Mitchell Software

2009 Formula SAE® Virginia

Schedule of Events

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wEdnESday, april 22:9:00 am .......................FSAE Site opens9:00 am - 4:00 pm ........Registration open @ Patriot Building2:30 pm ........................Tech Inspectors Review Session @ Tech/Design Tent4:00 - 7:00 pm ..............Scales Open @ Patriot Building4:00 - 7:00 pm ..............Technical Inspection @ Tech/Design Tent5:00 pm ........................Captain and Advisors Meeting @ Main Tent – mandatory7:00 pm .......................FSAE Site closes

tHurSday, april 23:7:30 am .......................FSAE Site opens8:00 am - 4:00 pm ........Registration open @ Patriot Building8:00 am - 4:30 pm .......Information and Operations open @ Patriot Building8:30 am ........................Judges Meetings for Design, Cost @ Tech/Design and Main/Cost Tents

Judges Meetings for Presentation @ Oak Tree Tavern8:30 am ........................Drivers Meeting for Brake and Practice @ Main Tent – mandatory 8:00 am - Noon .............Scales open @ Patriot Building9:00 am - 5:00 pm ........Cost Event @ Main/Cost Tent 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ........Design Event @ Main/Design Tent9:00 am - 5:00 pm ........Presentation Event @ Oak Tree Tavern

Shuttle leaves from area across from Team PaddocksNoon -1:00 pm ..............Lunch Break (Presentation lunches will be delivered)4:30 pm ........................Drivers Meeting for Acceleration/Skid Pad @ Main Tent – mandatory7:00 pm .......................FSAE Site Closes

(Subject to change)

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Friday, april 24:7:30 am .......................FSAE Site opens8:00 am - 4:00 pm ........Registration open @ Patriot Building8:00 am - 4:30 pm .......Information and Operations open @ Patriot Building8:30 am ........................Course Crew Briefing - Acceleration @ Patriot Course

Course Crew Briefing - Skid Pad @ Skid Pad9:00 am - 4:00 pm ........Design Feedback from the judges @ Tech/Design Tent or

team paddocks9:00 - 11:30 am ............Skid Pad Event @ Skid Pad 9:00 - 11:30 am ............Acceleration Event @ Patriot Course11:30 am - 1:30 pm .....Acceleration Event @ Patriot Course~12:00 pm ....................Design finalists announcedNoon .............................Lunch Break1:00 pm .......................Drivers Meeting for Autocross @ Main Tent – mandatory

*Course workers encouraged to attend1:30 pm ........................Course Crew Briefing - Autocross @ Main Tent – mandatory2:15 - 5:00 pm ..............Autocross Event @ Patriot Course5:30 pm ........................Drivers Meeting for Endurance/Fuel Economy @ Main Tent –

mandatory *Course workers encouraged to attend

6:00 - 7:30 pm ..............Design Finals @ Tech/Design Tent (may move location)7:30 pm .......................FSAE Site closes

Saturday, april 25:7:30 am .......................FSAE Site opens8:00 am - 12:00 pm ......Registration @ Patriot Building8:00 am - 4:30 pm .......Information and Operations open @ Patriot Building9:00 am ........................Course Crew Briefing – Endurance/Fuel Economy –

On course9:30 am - ~ 1:00 pm .....Endurance/Fuel Economy Event 1:00 pm ........................Lunch Break2:30 pm ........................Design Review @ Main Tent~4:00 pm .....................Awards Ceremony6:00 pm .......................FSAE Site closes

notES4 Event closing times - Acceleration, Skid Pad and Autocross close exactly at the scheduled time. Your car must have

crossed the starting line before the event closing time in order to be allowed to complete that run.4 design Judging - The Design Event will have two phases (1) judging of all teams and (2) Design Finals. There will not

be design semi-finals. 4 design Feedback – Some of the key design judges will be available on Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the design tent

(or available to attend team paddocks) to provide teams with feedback and more comprehensive reviews of their cars.4 concurrent Event - The Bosch Engineering 250 Grand-Am event will run on VIR’s full course Friday through Sunday

April 24 - 26 and will overlap the last 2 days of FSAE at VIR.

daily opErationS:4 technical inspection

• Wednesday, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

• Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm

• Friday - Saturday, by appointment

4 tilt/noise/brake:• Thursday,

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm• Friday,

8:30 a.m. - 2:00 pm• Saturday,

by appointment

4 practice track:• Thursday,

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm• Friday,


8:30 a.m. - 2:00 pm

4 Fuel Station:• Thursday - Friday,


8:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm

Support SErVicES4 lincoln Electric welding

Services• Wednesday, TBD• Thursday - Friday,

9:00 am - 5:00 pm• Saturday,

9:00 am - Noon

4 Vir concessions (North Paddock area)• All days, approx.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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2009 Formula SAE®

Competition AwardsSTATIC EVENTSSaE coSt award

This award recognizes the team who receives the best score in Cost

SaE dESign award This award recognizes the team who receives the best score in Design

SaE prESEntation awardThe team that receives the best score in Presentation

DYNAMIC EVENTSHonda accElEration award

This award recognizes the top three teams who receives the best score in Acceleration - $1000, $725, $525

SaE Skid pad awardThis award recognizes the team who receives the best score in Skid Pad

HooSiEr tirE autocroSS award

Fastest three recorded autocross runs. - 8 free tires, 6 free tires, 4 free tires

goodyEar bESt pErFormancE award

This award recognizes the top finisher in Endurance - 1 day K&C testing on Goodyear’s SPMM at Proving Grounds in Akron, OH

SaE FuEl Economy awardThis award recognizes the team who receives the best score in Fuel Economy

Honda dynamic EVEnt award Best Overall in Dynamic Events for top three teams - $1000, $725, $525

OVERALLwilliam c. mitcHEll rookiE award

Best finish for a first year entry – Racing by the Numbers software

SaE Spirit oF ExcEllEncE award

This award recognizes the top three finishers overall. - $3000, $2000, $1000

2009 Formula SAE®

Teams

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canada #39 University of Ontario Institute of

Technology #21 University of Windsor

india #40 M H Saboo Siddik College of

Engineering

unitEd StatESalabama #19 Auburn University #8 University of Alabama

connecticut #36 Central Connecticut University

delaware #25 University of Delaware

Florida #30 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University #31 University of South Florida

georgia #26 Georgia Institute of Technology #24 Southern College of Technology

illinois #17 Northern Illinois University #3 University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign

kansas #23 Kansas State University #33 Pittsburg State University

kentucky #41 University of Louisville

massachusetts #11 University of Massachusetts, Lowell

maryland #6 University of Maryland

michigan #29 Lawrence Technological University #15 University of Michigan-Dearborn #18 Western Michigan University

missouri #2 Missouri University of Science and

Tech #42 University of Missouri

north carolina #27 North Carolina A&T State University #13 North Carolina State University

new Jersey #37 New Jersey Institute of Technology #14 Rutgers University

new york #28 Columbia University #12 Cooper Union for Adv Science & Art

ohio #16 Cedarville University

oklahoma #32 University of Oklahoma

pennsylvania #35 Temple University #34 York College of Pennsylvania

South carolina #43 Clemson University

tennessee #20 Middle Tennessee State University #38 Vanderbilt University

Virginia #22 Old Dominion University #7 Virginia Tech

wisconsin #1 University of Wisconsin Madison

The 2009 University of Wisconsin - Madison vehicle, the 209, strives to be a fast, light and reliable vehicle. The 209 marks key changes to accomplish these tasks, including a brand new forced induction engine, improved suspension kinematics, a lighter steel space frame and enhanced driver interface. Powering this year’s vehicle is a KTM 525 single cylinder engine. Additionally, a variable geometry turbocharger provides forced induction which increases power output while minimizing turbo lag. The suspension has been designed with the use of kinematics software and compliance data to more accurately represent the vehicle’s ride characteristics. The frame has been shortened in the rear from the main roll hoop back, thus reducing the weight of the system. To improve driver interface with the car, all driver controls are now located on the steering wheel and communicate their functions over the Controller Area Network. These significant design changes, in conjunction with overall system integration, make the 209 a well-rounded and fiercely competitive vehicle.

adViSor: Dr Glenn R BowertEam mEmbErS: Brian Michael Klesius, Tyler D Schmitz, Adm Joshua Adam Kossel, Andrew Baum, Charles Lehmann, Christopher John Van Derven, Collin Galganski, Dale Robert Grosskopf, David Ambrose Fautsch, David Anthony Hanna, Gabriel P Stanek, Gianluca Nicola Mantovano, Gregory Allen Blaser, Jared Asher Migdal, Jason Schwanke, John Eric Feldman, Joseph Maloney, Kevin A Higgins, Kyle Manna, Matthew John Chike, Nicholas Zukauskas, Ryan W Rutzinski, Sarah Kirchoff, Trevor George, William Steven Kewer

brakE: Outboard disc w/ two piston fixed calipers cooling: Single dual pass radiator, fanless driVE: Chain EnginE: KTM 525 Fr SuSpEnSion: Dual unequal length A-arm, pullrod actuated Fr/rr track: 46.5” / 46” FramE: 4130 Chromoly Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm: Fuel injection FuEl typE: E85 induction: Forced; variable vane turbocharger olwH: 100” L x 54” W x 46” H rr SuSpEnSion: Dual unequal length A-arm, pullrod actuated SHiFtEr: Electro-pneumatic tirE: Goodyear D2692 20.0 X 7.0 X 13.0 tires uniQuE: Optimized restrictor geometry, wEigHt: 400 wHEElbaSE: 60”

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The 2009 chassis was born from a clean slate and brings an all new space frame design with a focus not only on weight reduction, but polar moment of inertia. The wheels of the car have been pulled in, narrowing the track width and increasing response to directional changes. The corners are completely re-designed including new aluminum hubs; the suspension gets pushrods all around. Engine development has been furthered with a new restrictor, intake, and light weight, more responsive 4 into 1 exhaust. A ducted rear radiator and cast wet sump keeps everything cool and oiled. S&T aero moves ahead not necessarily with a huge down-force increase, but rather a focus on balance and reduced drag. Drive-train has been updated with a more robust Salisbury differential paired to a single reduction chain drive which significantly reduced part count. The electrical system has been outfitted with a new integrated dash and steering wheel as well as closed loop shifting actuated by a mechanical paddle and cable setup. The overall project focused on an early completion thanks to simple systems with increased manufacturability; the idea being that the most possible testing time is key to success.

tEam mEmbErS: Aaron H Young, Adam Hardin, Akinori Miyamoto, Andrew Albert D’Hooge, Corey James Blue, DJ Quint, David Erdos, David Kendall Conradi, Doug Hoang, Eric James Borcherding, Jake Hertenstein, John Kiblinger, Joshua Noll, Joshua T Brant, Michael Eckert, Nathan P Kuhl, Zachary Michael LaGrone

brakE: 4 wheel discs; Wilwood Dynalite Single calipers cooling: single, rear-mounted radiator driVE: chain; Salisbury differential EnginE: Yamaha R6 Fr SuSpEnSion: push rod actuated unequal length control arms Fr/rr track: 48 / 46 in. FramE: chromoly steel space frame FuEl SyStEm: electronic fuel injection FuEl typE: 100 octane induction: naturally aspirated matErial: steel, aluminum, carbon fiber olwH: 76 / 55 / 46 in. rr SuSpEnSion: push rod actuated unequal length control arms SHiFtEr: paddle operated, cable system tirE: Goodyear uniQuE: aero package wEigHt: 435 lbs. wHEElbaSE: 64 in.

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Information submitted by student teams before March 13, 2009 and are printed as supplied with minimal editing.

The University of Illinois Formula SAE team focused on improving and evolving a very successful design from 2008 while adhering to the 2009 rules. The front-end of the car became larger, in accordance with the new template rules, but we did not have to make drastic changes because of our starting point from 2008. Mid-way through 2008 it was decided the team would incorporate a rear box to house the differential on the 2009 car. This gives us significantly more options for which to mount our suspension points and other parts in the car. With these additional mounting points, rear-end packaging is much less constricted, and it is much easier to make suspension changes to tune the car or to make routine maintenance. The suspension is designed to have the same weight transfer distribution as what made us so successful at VIR in 2008. In addition our damping rates have increased, and are more adjustable thanks to our damper selection. The 2009 car has the same engine as the 2008 car, but new features this year are a new-design, single-piece, rapid-prototype intake and revised cooling with an air duct. Overall, the 2009 University of Illinois Formula SAE car is a solid engineering solution to the 2009 rules and improvement to a very good car.

tEam mEmbErS: Charles D. Janota, Brian McGreevy, Damian Kucbor, Hee Yeal Cho, Henry Thomas Africano, Jacob Paul Turelli, Jonathan List Ehlmann, Matthew Carter, Matthew Thomas Senft, Michael A Kawka, Michael Thomas Coe, Miles Packard Melka, Patrick B Smith, Paul Korczak, Prashant Jayaraman, Rob Tarlton, Ryan Meschewski

brakE: Student Designed Calipers and Rotors cooling: Single Radiator with fan driVE: Chain Drive EnginE: Honda CBR600 F4i Fr SuSpEnSion: Double Wishbone, Pullrod Fr/rr track: 49/47 FramE: 4130 Chromoly Steel FuEl typE: 93 Octane Gasoline rr SuSpEnSion: Double Wishbone, Pushrod SHiFtEr: Manual tirE: Goodyear D292 wEigHt: 460 lbs wHEElbaSE: 62.25 inches

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Faculty adViSorS: Dr. Robert West, Dr. Srinath Ekkad, Dr. John Ferris Team Members: Colin B SpellmeyertEam mEmbErS: Ryan Gaylo, Mark Ferek, Chad Van Brunt, Chase Yarbrough, Ross Va Winkle, Thomas Willingham, Jason Holler, Chris Maupin, Mahama Aziz Traore, Jimmy Pope, Jeff Pharis, Jeff Frost, Ryan Ilardo, Mickael Hultberg, Brad Underwood, John Fratello, Colin Spellmeyer, Jimmy Hoeft, Devin Hodges

brakE: Wilwood PS1 Calipers with Dura-Bar Ductile Iron Rotors cooling: Liquid Cooled, Side Mounted Radiator driVE: Chain Sprocket on Differential with a 3.8:1 Final Drive Ratio EnginE: Honda F4i 600cc Fr SuSpEnSion: Double Unequal Length A-arm, Pull Rod Actuated Longitudinally Oriented Fr/rr track: Front 48 in/ Rear 46 in FramE: Steel Tube Frame with Carbon Fiber Floor FuEl SyStEm: Custom Sequential Injection FuEl typE: E-85 induction: Garrett GT-12 Turbo olwH: Length: 98.6 in, Width: 57 in, Height: 42 in rr SuSpEnSion: Double Unequal Length A-arm, Push Rod Actuated Longitudinally Oriented SHiFtEr: Electropneumatic tirE: Goodyear 20 x 7 - 13 wEigHt: 450 lbs wHEElbaSE: 65.5 in

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In its sophomore year, the River Hawks Racing team from the University of Massachusetts - Lowell has implemented the lessons learned in their first competition to improve in every area. The 2009 car has a much lighter chassis, with carbon fiber stiffening panels to replace much of the triangulating uniaxial members. An adjustable anti roll bar with dual-blade setup has also been designed and employed. The drive train is a single spool design, to cut costs as well as to simplify the rear end. Control arms, along with a redesigned clevis were used to add more adjustability to the suspension design. Along with this the uprights were modified to significantly reduce the un-sprung mass. The controls and cockpit have been completely over-hauled including a paddle shifter, and an adjustable pedal assembly. A supercharger donated by Eaton has been added to the power plant, and the intake and exhaust designs have been analyzed and fine-tuned to optimize performance in race conditions. Further, the fuel tank has been upgraded from a dual-paint can design to a purchased fuel cell.

The River Hawks team would like to thank all their sponsors, friends and family for all the support.

adViSor: James A SherwoodtEam mEmbErS: Krithika Akilandeshwari Swaminathan, James S Neil, Priya Swaminathan, Troy Lundstrom

brakE: Front - Wilwood Dynalite Single Floater , Rear - Wilwood PS-1cooling: Water cooled, dual radiators in seriesdriVE: EnginE: Suzuki 600cc GSXRFr SuSpEnSion: Pure uniaxial Control arms pullrodFr/rr track: 50”/49”FramE: 1020 Steel spaceframe with cf stiffening panels and integrated bodyFuEl SyStEm: FuEl typE: 93 Octane gasolineinduction: matErial: olwH: rr SuSpEnSion: Pure uniaxial Control arms pullrodSHiFtEr: Paddle ShiftertirE: Tire, Hoosier, R25B, 13”-20.5 x 7.0tranSpondEr: 2829845uniQuE: wEigHt: 450 lbswHEElbaSE: 60”

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Cooper Motorsports 2009 Formula SAE entry represents a three year legacy of continuous design improvement. Extensive Cosmos and NEI FEA simulation along with physical testing have been used to aggressively minimize system weights. Additionally, advanced materials, such as titanium and carbon fiber, have been incorporated into various systems to also achieve drastic weight savings. FLUENT and WAVE CFD analysis have been used to significantly improve the volumetric efficiency of our restricted engine. These results have been verified using our advanced CarSim based hardware in the loop engine dyno setup. Inroads have also been made in the optimization of our embedded electrical system through custom PCB electronics with CANbus integration to even a lightweight lithium battery. Together, all these improvements should make 2009 our best year yet.

adViSor: George J DelagrammatikastEam mEmbErS: Adam M Vaughan, Dennis M Robertson, Alexandre Pereira, James Cole-Henry, Joseph Santore, Kwame Wright, Mark Baldisserotto, Muneeb Hai

brakE: Floating front discs, floating rear caliper, Brembo calipers cooling: Single, side mounted radiator driVE: Chain drive with Torsen differential EnginE: Suzuki GSX-R 599 cc, K3 Fr SuSpEnSion: Double wishbone, pull-rod actuated with Fox DHX 5.0 shocks Fr/rr track: 46/44 in FramE: 4130 Steel tubular spaceframe FuEl SyStEm: Fully integrated, constant pressure, fuel injection system FuEl typE: Gasoline, 100 octane induction: Naturally aspirated matErial: Various olwH: 96 in, 55 in, 47 in rr SuSpEnSion: Double wishbone, pull-rod actuated with Fox DHX 5.0 Shocks SHiFtEr: Electric shifter with steering wheel mounted paddles tirE: Hoosier 20.5x7-13 R25B uniQuE: Titanium exhuast, Carbon suspension, Variable intake, Lithium battery wEigHt: 499 lbs wHEElbaSE: 60 in

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The 2009 Rutgers Formula Car, with its 600cc Honda CBR engine and 65 inch wheelbase, is both astutely nimble and explosively powerful. The steering wheel mounted interface for the electronic vehicle control package puts the driver boldly in control. The driver can adjust brake bias, anti-roll bars, traction control, and automatic shifting, while keeping both hands on the wheel. A 50-channel telemetry and data acquisition system takes the guesswork out of tuning and driver training. The steel space frame chassis is designed for simplicity, making repairs a breeze and suspension tuning painless. The engine can be removed from either the top or the bottom, allowing maximum flexibility when quick repairs are needed. Advanced suspension geometry with precisely tuned anti-squat and anti-dive features leads to stunningly stable handling all around the G-circle. Likewise, an aerodynamic undertray offers 50 pounds of additional downforce on a 35mph corner. From handling, to control, to aesthetics, the 2009 Rutgers Formula Car is a truly remarkable vehicle.

tEam mEmbErS: Aaron Wacker, Abhir Arun Adhate, Adam Stambler, Adrian Daukszewicz, Albert Samuel Davis, Alfonso Gonzalez, Alton James Bohar, Andrew Jonathan Pinter, Andrew Matejek, Brendan J Dugan, Chia-Hsun (Jason) Tsai, Christine Michelle Sommero, Christopher Keane, David Gousse, Doyoung Suh, Fu G Zhang, Gavin Solberg Nagle, Ian Thomas VanVranken, Jaime C Ennis, James A Jordan, John Grun, John Rophael, Jonathan F DiFabio, Joseph Paul Piarulli Jr, Ken Masaki, Kushal Patel, Kyle Rome, Louis Michael Bruno V, Mark Anthony Petti Jr, Martin Randall Miles, Michael Anthony Ferraro, Michael L Fabbricatore, Nicholas Miller, Nitish Thatte, Paul M Gettings, Peter Arvay, Rachel L Beckett, Richard Martin Jr, Scott Mingay, Steven Simmons, Timothy J Schiffer, Timothy John Quinn Jr, Todd Finley, Umur Selek, Will Battistelli, Zach Daroff, Zachary D Levine, Zachary King

brakE: Floating Outboard Rotors cooling: Single side-mounted radiator driVE: Chain drive, Torsen Differential EnginE: Honda CBR 600RR Fr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length a-arm, pull rod actuated Fr/rr track: 48/47 FramE: 4130 Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm: Sequential fire, Electromitive TEC-GT FuEl typE: 100 Octane induction: Naturally Aspirated olwH: 92” long, 55” wide, 44”high rr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length a-arm, pushrod actuated SHiFtEr: Electromechanical tirE: Goodyear D2696 uniQuE: Electronic driver adjustable brake bias, ARB, from steering wheel wEigHt: 450 lbs wHEElbaSE: 65”

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For 2009, the University of Michigan-Dearborn Formula SAE team set out to build upon last year’s design iteration. Revolving around a two cylinder engine mated to a CVT, the design has reliability, cost-effectiveness, and drivability as primary objectives, while having ample performance and appropriate dynamics marketed towards the “nonprofessional weekend autocross racer.” These objectives served as an outline during the design stage and were broken down into Suspension, Chassis, and Powertrain categories. The undertaking of this car was to be similar to that of an OEM, using “off the shelf” parts wherever feasible. These parts offer reliability, availability, and high quality production, while most importantly saving time and cost associated with custom manufacturing. Our team would like to thank the following for their support: UofM-Dearborn College of Engineering, Ford Motor Company, Yamaha Motor, Discount Steel, DENSO International America, Inc, Timken, Cut-All Waterjet, Miller Welds, SKF, Gates Corp., Solidworks, Ricardo, Henkel, Mechanix, Hoosier, HMS Motorsport, Schroth Racing, Laird Plastics, Detroit Tube Products, Liberty Gear, Aurora Bearings, and Metal Supermarkets.

adViSor: Taehyun ShimtEam mEmbErS: Roland Dibra, Chase Goodin, Cortney D Edwards, David Allen Hnatio, Erik Stancato, Geoff C Turner, James Szymusiak, Joseph Benjamin Fricano, Matthew Letizio, Michael Joseph Bustamante, Scott T Andrusiak, Shawn Stuart Proctor, Steven Dietz, William Edward Schmelter II

brakE: Outboard front disc, inboard single rear cooling: Aluminum Radiator w/ fan driVE: Belt driven CVT, chain reduction, limited slip differential EnginE: 2007 Yamaha Genesis 80FI Fr SuSpEnSion: Independent SLA, pullrod Fr/rr track: 49in (1244.6mm) / 47in (1193.8mm) FramE: 1020 tubular steel spaceframe FuEl SyStEm: Microsquirt EFI, custom alumimum fuel tank, internal pump FuEl typE: 100 Octane induction: Aspirated, Naturally matErial: AISI 1020 olwH: 110 x 56 x 41in rr SuSpEnSion: Independent SLA, pullrod SHiFtEr: n/a (CVT) tirE: Hoosier 18.0 x 6.0-10 uniQuE: Continually variable transmission (CVT), oil dry sump wEigHt: 415 lbs (188.2kg) wHEElbaSE: 64in (1625.6mm)

university of michigan - dearborn

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rutgers university


The Cedarville University Jackets Racing team has really stepped it up this year. Completely re-designing their chassis, suspension, and steering components to meet the new cockpit templates was no small task, but they rose to meet it. Composite panels were added in the steel tubular space frame to increase torsional rigidity without the full weight of added members. They also made sure to include both front and rear adjustable anti-roll bars to keep the car cornering tight. Their lightweight composite seat was molded using a 95th percentile male and shaped to be ergonomic and comfortable.

Cedarville has done their engine work as well. The rapid prototyped intake and custom bent exhaust were both dynamometer tested using variable length runners to validate computer models. Also, with in-dash tachometer, speedometer, water temperature, oil pressure, gear indicator, and shift lights, Jackets drivers are always kept aware. In the interest of convenience and reliability, their electronic shifting system means the Jackets can shift with just a button, so there’s no need to keep filling up those CO2 bottles. adViSor: Jay KinsingertEam mEmbErS: Jacob Baranski, Nathan D Mcleese, Samuel B Fraser, Catherine E Shanks, David J Van Schepen, Isaac J. Stern, James Elgersma, Matthew T Green, Nathanael Louis Barham, Scott Crawford, Stephen Tormey, Timothy D Kolody, Timothy R Hoyt

brakE: Dual Outboard Front, Single Inboard Rear, Wilwood PS-1 Calipers, Tilton 75 M cooling: Single Side-mounted Heat Exchanger with Electric Fan driVE: Chain Driven Torsen T-2 Differential, 3.73:1 Final Drive Ratio EnginE: Suzuki GSX-R600 K6 Fr SuSpEnSion: Unequal Length, Non-parallel, Double A-arms, Cane Creek Dampers and Springs Fr/rr track: 49 in. FramE: Steel Tubular Space Frame Reinforced with Composite Panels FuEl SyStEm: EFI Driven by Performance Electronics ECU, Returnless In-tank Pump/Regulator FuEl typE: 100 Octane Unleaded Gasoline induction: Naturally Aspirated matErial: Rapid Prototyped Duraform SLS olwH: 56 in. rr SuSpEnSion: Unequal Length, Non-parallel, Double A-arms, Cane Creek Dampers and Springs SHiFtEr: Kliktronic Push-button Electronic Actuator with Ignition Cut tirE: Goodyear 20.0x7.0-13 D2692 wEigHt: 498 lb wHEElbaSE: 63 in.

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The overall design goal for NIU09 is a minimalistic, simple, lightweight and reliable car, keeping in mind the intended customer of the weekend auto-crosser. The goal is to present a vehicle which is well packaged, easily serviceable, and easily tunable. One of the most unique features of the NIU09 is that 95% of the components are student designed and built as opposed to purchased components. This allows for great reduction of weight and cost as well as better part utilization. Extensive FEA analysis was performed on all components using the Calspan Tire data. The car is a result of the hard work of many dedicated students who sacrifice and devote their time to the cause. NIU Motorsports FSAE would also like to thank all of our sponsors and supporters who made this possible.

tEam mEmbErS: Ryan Arens, Andrew John Day, Christopher Robbin VanValey, David Robert Shea, Jacob Aubrey Wilhoyt, James Coonan, James Michael Hotwagner, Jared P Herbig, Jesse Daniel Hastings Jr, Katelyn Marie Doonan, Michael A Guinta, Nate T Kinkley, Nicholas Jordan Hendrix, Patrick Thomas Howe, Rodrigo Ocon, Stephen Carl Clarizio, Steven W Allen, Steven W Ostarello, Tamara Selimi

brakE: 4 Outboard, Student Built Calipers, Floating rotors cooling: Water cooled, Dual Radiators, student designed ducting driVE: Chain Drive, Student developed Drivetrain EnginE: 03-05 Yamaha R6 600cc Fr SuSpEnSion: Pull Rod, bottom mounted dampers, Pitch damper Fr/rr track: 46”/45” FramE: Chromoly Spaceframe w/ Kevlar composite reinforced Panels, (space-coque) FuEl SyStEm: Fuel Injected FuEl typE: 94 Octane induction: NA, Rapid Prototype Intake matErial: 4130 Chromoly steel, Kevlar 49 olwH: 113”L/53”W/38”H rr SuSpEnSion: Pull rod, bottom mount dampers SHiFtEr: Clutch Integrated Paddles, Mechanical tirE: Hoosier 20.5”x 6.0-13 R25B uniQuE: 95% of Components are student designed and built, Modular Frame wEigHt: 415 lb wHEElbaSE: 62”

northern illinois university

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cedarville university

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Alro Steel, Altron Automation, Aurora Bearing, Biomet (PMI), Cartesian Tubing, Cernics, Chip Systems International, The Corporate Game Inc., Douglas Marine / Skater Power Boats, Fluid Process Equipment, Huntsman Advanced Materials, Keizer, Lane Automotive, Louis Tool & Engineering, MyAutoEvents.com, New Concept Products, Plascore Inc., Precision Heat Treating, Protospec, Regloplas USA, Schupan Aluminum Sales, Solidworks, Solo Performance Specialties, Sp “Gurit,” Sweet Manufacturing, Timken Bearings, Western Michigan SAE, WMU CEAS, David & Susan Bader, Adam Bell, David & Sarah Hartman, Donna Jean Kennedy, John & Roberta McClintock, Nicholas & Karen Pyett, Sackley Family, John & Peggy Silovich, Drew & Amanda Terry, Patricia & Dennis Terry

adViSor: Claudia M FajardotEam mEmbErS: Brian Lee Doorlag, Dirk W Hayford, Geoffrey Van Gemert, Jeffrey Terry, Jeremiah Thomas McClintock, Michael Jeffrey Nienhuis, Sarah Gerbig, Brian Silovich, Charles Joseph Spitzley, Christopher P Hartman, Ernesto Jesus Matos, John J Sendor, Nathaniel Allen Urban, Ryan Pringle, Sara Linnea Arendell, Scott Douglas Kennedy, Vivek Kumar

brakE: 4 Wheel outboard disc cooling: Liquid cooled, fan assisted driVE: Chain and sprocket EnginE: 2001-2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 Fr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length A-arms, pull rod actuated Fr/rr track: 50.5 inches / 50 inches FramE: Steel tube space frame w/ carbon fiber reinforcement FuEl SyStEm: PFI FuEl typE: 100 Octane induction: Naturally aspirated matErial: 4130 frame w/ carbon fiber reinforcement olwH: 114 inches / 57 inches / 46.5 inches rr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length A-arms, pull rod actuated SHiFtEr: Mechanical hand actuated tirE: Hoosier 21X6.5-13 R25B uniQuE: Driver adjustable anti-roll system wEigHt: 475 lbs. wHEElbaSE: 65.35 inches

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The 2009 Auburn University Formula SAE car uses an Aprilia SXV550 power plant that has been fitted with an electro-pneumatic shifting system and an auto-upshift feature to give quick acceleration times. Unequal length links and Cane Creek double barrel Dampers help the suspension system make full use of the Michelin tyres in corners. The car was also designed for manufacturability to allow for ample time for testing and tuning.

adViSor: Dr Peter D JonestEam mEmbErS: Beau Helton, Adam Clay, Anthony Mark Aluia, Austin Edward Smith, Benjamin Williams, Brian Andrew Keyser, Chase A Reynolds, Christopher J Young, Christopher Purcell, Christopher William Nau, Donald Ellis, Gregory Michael Kenna Olin, Ian Thomas Forte, Justin Moses, Marcus Thompson, Matthew Cromer, Matthew Laughman, Michael Graham Nunnelly, Nathan Hatch, Nathaniel Edward Pettibone, Nicholas Durant, Nicholas Ryan Lowe, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, Roy Lee Crump III, Sean Baker, Sean Leonard, Stephen Michael Houghton, Taylor Jordan Towns, Thaddeus Joseph Harkins

brakE: Brembo master cylinders and calipers with outboard floating cast iron rotors cooling: Dual pass radiator driVE: Shaft Drive LSD EnginE: Aprillia SXV 550 Fr SuSpEnSion: Indepentant a-arm / Pull rod Fr/rr track: 50”/48” FramE: 4130 tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm: Electronic fuel-injected; Motec ECU FuEl typE: 93 octane induction: Natural-aspirated matErial: Fiberglass w/ Cabon Accents olwH: 108” x 68” x 48” rr SuSpEnSion: Indepentant a-arm / Pull rod SHiFtEr: Custom Electro-pneumatic tirE: Michelin FSAE Prototype uniQuE: Longitudinally mounted engine wEigHt: 410 lbs wHEElbaSE: 65”

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western michigan university


The major design goal of the MTSU’s 2009 Formula SAE car was to make a car that would be compact and light. This is our second year as a team and we had much to improve upon from last year. One of the unique features of this year’s car is the student designed and built internal dry-sump pump. This system allowed us to lower the engine significantly but without the cost of a heavy or complex external scavenge pump.

Special thanks to Jeff Lane at the Lane Motor Museum for their contributions. And to O-Flex Automotive for their assistance with our impact attenuator design and testing. tEam mEmbErS: Jacob Charles Gonzalez, Matt Bush, Paxton Norman Deacon Jones, Michael David Potts

brakE: Wilwood PS-1 cooling: Calsonic Radiator driVE: Chain (520) EnginE: Honda CBR 600RR Fr SuSpEnSion: Pull-rod/ Cane Creek Shocks Fr/rr track: 42/40 FramE: 4130 chromoly space frame FuEl SyStEm: MicroSquirt FuEl typE: 93 induction: NA olwH: 96in / 50in / 42in rr SuSpEnSion: Push-rod/ Cane Creek Shocks SHiFtEr: Pneumatic tirE: 20” x 7” x 13” Goodyear uniQuE: Internal dry sump oiling system wEigHt: ~ 500 lbs wHEElbaSE: 62

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The Formula SAE vehicle at the University of Windsor uses a 2001 Honda CBR600 F4i. The chassis is a tubular space frame with integrated composite shear panels. The suspension is comprised of double A-arms front and rear, utilizing pull rods on all four corners with horizontally oriented dampers. Floating rotors with Brembo calipers make up the braking system.Design goals for the next year include changing to the CBR600 RR engine, integrating a traction control system, and developing a variable runner length intake.

adViSor: Colin Novak PE,tEam mEmbErS: Clint Olsen, Adam Kelly, Allwyn Vieira, André J Levesque, Derek J Andreoli, Edward Michael Howling, Ikembolisa C Mbeledogu, Jeremy Thomas Holland, Marco Iammancini, Michael P. Brown, Ramsin Audysho, Tianyu Zhao, William Brandon Rowe

brakE: Dual outboard front and rear with floating rotors cooling: Side mounted radiator driVE: Chain EnginE: CBR600 F4i Fr SuSpEnSion: Double A-arm Fr/rr track: 48.5/46.45 in. FramE: Chromolly spaceframe with integrated composite shear panels FuEl SyStEm: Aluminum Fuel Rail with sequential injection FuEl typE: 94 octane induction: Naturally Aspirated matErial: Rapid Prototyping rr SuSpEnSion: Double A-arm SHiFtEr: Pnuematic shifter using nitrogen as the working fluid tirE: 20x7.5x13 Goodyear B2692 wEigHt: 485 lbs wHEElbaSE: 63.4 in.

university of windsor

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middle tennessee State university


The key design goals for the 2009 Kansas State University FSAE car include minimizing weight and cost by avoiding over-complicated designs. This is a function-over-form vehicle focusing on the fundamentals of race car engineering. This is the same car that competed in FSAE West in 2008 where it placed 10th overall. Changes include a pneumatic paddle shift system and updated engine tuning. All parts were designed using Ultra High Speed Technology.

tEam mEmbErS: Trevor Lee Fousek, Aaron Wasko, Adam Setterburg, Ben Bode, Chris Potter, Jason M Zeller, Jonathan Unrue, Kyle A Lipscomb, Michael O Zinke, Orrie J Bogner, Rebecca Anderson, Robert James Debes, Timothy J Mourlam, Tyler Patruck Walden

brakE: Four wheel disk, Nissin front calipers and Brembo rear calipers cooling: Single side mounted radiator with electric fan driVE: Torson Type One EnginE: Honda F4i Fr SuSpEnSion: Unequal length, non-parallel control arms, pullrod actuated Fr/rr track: 50 in/47.72 in FramE: Chrome Moly Steel Space Frame FuEl SyStEm: Fuel Injected - Electromotive ECU FuEl typE: 100 Octane Unleaded induction: Naturally Aspirated rr SuSpEnSion: Unequal lentgth, non-parallel control arms, pushrod actuated SHiFtEr: Pneumatic Padle Shifter tirE: Goodyear Eagles wEigHt: 469 wHEElbaSE: 63 in

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SponSorS:Hitachi Power Tools, Southern Polytechnic State University SGA and Alumni, Marietta Motorsports, Apex Speed Technology, C&J Welding-Fabrication, Hoosier Racing Tires, Panoz Motor Sports, Dyno Jet, Nor-Ral Plastics Inc., Chattahoochee Speciality Composites, TSI Solutions, Lake Point Tube Chassis, Tubular Fabrication, Braddock Metalurgical Inc., Solidworks

tEam mEmbErS: Joshua M Sharpe, Alex Weissinger, Kevin Gautier, Miles Prestwood, Nicholas Tyson Gochnauer, Peter Nickelson, Zachary Houston

brakE: Tilton 77 series master cylinders and brake balance bar w/ Wilwood calipers cooling: Liquid cooled single core radiator driVE: Chain drive with hybrid quaife diff EnginE: 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 Fr SuSpEnSion: SLA Parallel Setup FramE: 4130 Space Frame FuEl SyStEm: Walbro fuel pump with EFI FuEl typE: E85 induction: Honeywell Garrett GT12 matErial: Fiberglass body (with Hitachi colors) and carbon fiber seat rr SuSpEnSion: SLA Parallel Setup SHiFtEr: Electro-pneumatic with push buttons tirE: 10” Hoosiers uniQuE: Carbon fiber push rods and tie rods. CNC aluminum bellcranks. wEigHt: 450 lbs

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Southern polytechnic State university

We’d like to thank our sponsors:DeWalt ToolsDell ComputersSolidWorks tEam mEmbErS: Joseph Vincent DiTommasso III

brakE: Wilwood single-piston front, inboard rear cooling: Stock YFZ-450 driVE: Custom billet aluminum differential EnginE: YFZ-450 with 510cc cylinder kit Fr SuSpEnSion: Unequal-length A-arms Fr/rr track: 44”/40” FramE: Steel tube frame FuEl SyStEm: Custom fuel injection FuEl typE: Unleaded induction: Normally aspirated matErial: Various rr SuSpEnSion: Equal-length A-arms SHiFtEr: Manual shifting, hand clutch tirE: Hoosier 13x10 uniQuE: Built by 4 people, with a total of 3 tools between them wEigHt: 395 lbs wHEElbaSE: 53”

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The 2009 gt motorsports car is a nearly ground up redesign from previous years. During the design phase, a large emphasis was placed on durability and ease of manufacture, in order to maximize the testing time. Simple, effective designs were favored, such as steel monocoque uprights. The use of costly exotic materials was kept to a minimum, and their use limited to where the weight or durability presented a considerable advantage.

The chassis design was driven by template, suspension, weight balance, and stiffness requirements. The template requirement was used to our benefit to drastically improve the ergonomics of the car, which should lead to faster lap times due to less driver fatigue. The suspension design was driven by the tire data and the new chassis templates. A unique solution in the front section of the chassis allowed the template requirements to be met without sacrificing suspension performance or chassis rigidity.

The car is powered by an Aprilia SXV 550. This motor was chosen for its high power to weight ratio. The intake and exhaust were tuned using Lotus simulation software to maximize the torque in the 4k to 8k RPM band.

adViSor: Kenneth CunefaretEam mEmbErS: Carl Edward Feather, Austin Perkins, Damon Christopher Pipenberg, Heath Justin Hester, John Harris, John Ryan Faulkner, Joseph Powel McHenry, Kyle Jordan Barbour, Miles Henslee, Thomas R Kwasniak, Warren C Van Nus

brakE: Student-Designed Calipers and Rotors cooling: Single Side-Mounted Radiator and Fan driVE: Torsen Differential in Custom Aluminum Housing, TRE Driveshafts EnginE: Aprilia SXV 550 Fr SuSpEnSion: Double Wishbone, Pullrod Actuated, Ohlins Dampers Fr/rr track: 50” Front, 50” Rear FramE: Chromoly Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm: Motec Fuel Injection FuEl typE: 93 Octane induction: NA Intake Tuned to Maximize Torque from 4k to 8k RPM matErial: Carbon Fiber and Aluminum olwH: 110” long, 60” wide, 50” tall rr SuSpEnSion: Double Wishbone, Pullrod Actuated, Ohlins Dampers SHiFtEr: Pneumatic Shifter, Hand Clutch tirE: Michelin S6B uniQuE: Custom Front and Rear Calipers wEigHt: 420 lbs wHEElbaSE: 60”

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georgia institute of technology


Using the KISS (Keep It Simple & Safe) methodology we designed from the outside-in. Hoosier tires makes contact with the ground while wrapped around Keizer aluminum wheels. With custom machined uprights connecting a double wishbone design with unequal A-arm lengths in front and rear to a space frame chassis made from 4130 chromoly steel tubing. A Magneti Marelli throttle body introduces air into a naturally aspirated Honda CBR600 f4i engine which transfers power to a TRE Core Torque biasing differential. The commander of this vehicle is seated in a comfortable custom fabricated seat while safely strapped in by Takata Racing Harnesses.

adViSor: Daniel AcreetEam mEmbErS: Brandon Rashaad Banks, Danielle Sharvon LaRae Hemingway, Justin M Ross, Kevin Jones, Kyle Brennan Anderson, Lim Thach, Violet Elayne Hosey, Zachary J Huskinson

brakE: 4 Wilwood Calipers, 10” Disk Rotors cooling: Griffin 14”x10” Radiator driVE: Sprocket Driven, TRE Quaife Differential EnginE: Honda CBR-600 F4i Fr SuSpEnSion: Double Wishbone Unequal A-Arm Lengths. Push rod actuated Fr/rr track: 50 inches /48 inches FramE: 4130 Chrome Moly Alloy Steel Tubing FuEl SyStEm: Stock FuEl typE: Gasoline induction: Naturally Aspirated olwH: 105 inches/57 inches/46 inches rr SuSpEnSion: 5-Link Unequal A-Arm Lengths. Push rod Actuated SHiFtEr: Right-side Manually Actuated Lever tirE: 20.5x7 - 13 R25B Hoosier uniQuE: Cost Effective Impact Attenuator wEigHt: 500 lbs wHEElbaSE: 62.5 inches

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Blue Devil Racing’s 2009 vehicle has seen many changes this year compared to previous vehicles. We now utilize a water-to-air inter-cooler along with our previous turbocharged Honda F4i. Engine parameters are mapped and logged using a MoTeC ECU, which assists in the carry-over of E85 fuel injection. Also new for 2009, is the implementation of anti-squat and anti-dive suspension geometry. The chassis was completely revamped due to the regulation changes implemented and also to accomodate the suspension redesign. In 2009 our FSAE team also included LTU’s young Transportation Design program into the design of our body. The entire body was packaged and designed by LTU student, Ben Graf, with collaboration between the entire Formula SAE team.

tEam mEmbErS: Kevin D Dunn, Adam R Keesling, Andrew Michael Maurer, Anthony Joseph Kendra, Chance E Debuf, James Lutz, Jeremy Allen Senyk, Joshua Aaron Gilbert, Joshua G Smith, Kristopher J Mrozek, Matthew Shamamy, Nicholas J Kasaba, Stephanie Ann Cetnar, Stephanie Lynn Paul, Theodore W Horvath

brakE: 4-wheel student designed discs w/ Brembo calipers cooling: Water-to-Air Heat Exchanger driVE: Torsen Differential w/ Student Designed housing EnginE: Honda F4i Fr SuSpEnSion: Un-equal length double A-arm; pull-rod actuated damper Fr/rr track: FR: 48in; RR: 47in FramE: 4130 Chromoly Steel Spaceframe FuEl SyStEm: Digital Sequential Fuel Injection FuEl typE: E85 induction: Forced Induction via Garrett GT12 turbo w/ Laminova Water-to-Air Intercooler rr SuSpEnSion: Un-equal length double A-arm; push-rod actuated damper SHiFtEr: Mechanical Paddle Shift tirE: Hoosier 20.5x6.0-13 R25B Front, Hoosier 20.5x7.0-13 R25B Rear uniQuE: Rapid Prototyped Components, Carbon Fiber Body wEigHt: 480lb Wet w/o Driver wHEElbaSE: 63 in.

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ERAU Racing based at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL has created the SS250 race car for the 2009 FSAEV and 2009 Formula Hybrid competitions. The main goal for this year’s team was to create a functional and formidable base vehicle capable of being successful in both competitions and a hybrid conversion kit that can be easily added to the base vehicle. The design philosophy has been to maximize fuel efficiency and vehicle handling while minimizing weight. The vehicle has also been designed to conform to both the FSAE and Formula Hybrid rules and regulations.

The team addressed several unique design challenges because the vehicle weight and balance will change between the competitions. The brakes, structure, suspension and control system were carefully analyzed under two operating conditions to account for both Hybrid and Conventional operation. Each system was designed to meet these unique requirements without compromising on performance for either competition. adViSor: Darris L WhitetEam mEmbErS: Craig Czlapinski, Alexander George Soule, Andres M Pineda, Arash Sabet-Rasekh, Brian Patrick Garrett, Christopher M Grimm, Clinton Adams, Cory L Cooper, Daniel Rodriguez, Georgios Nicholas Angelidis, Gregory J Pattman, James N Fowlkes III, Jaryd James Bailey, Matthew Maffessanti, Michael Raymond Borghi Jr, Nicole Marie Puchacz, Oluwafumbi Kolawole, Paul E Dovi, Paul Otto Diedrich Jr, Ramon Antonio Walker, Rashaad Swanson, Rebecca Lynn Wood, Richard Maxwell Mauldin, Sean C McInerney, Tony Koung, Zebair Ali, Zheng Yuan Chow

brakE: 4-Disk System, 7.8”/7.5” rotors, 1 piston floating calipers, Adjustable Bias cooling: Left mounted radiatior w/ integrated oil cooler, Thermostatic controlled

fan driVE: 6-speed sequential transmission, shaft drive EnginE: Husqvarna, 249.5 cc, 1 Cylinder, 2.99”/2.17” Bore/Stroke, 12.9:1

Compression Fr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length, tubular A-Arms. Pushrod actuated

mono-shock Fr/rr track: 52 in / 48 in FramE: Hybrid, Welded tubular spaceframe w/ machined aluminum rear subframe FuEl SyStEm: Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection FuEl typE: 93 Octane induction: Naturally aspirated. Tuned intake manifold matErial: Mild Steel Tubes, 6061-T6 Aluminum rear subframe olwH: 112 in Length, 58 in Width, 42 in Height rr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length, CFRP A-Arms, CFRP flexure joints.

Monoshock SHiFtEr: Solenoid actuated, ignition interupt, Up/Dn shift control from steering

wheel tirE: Hoosier 18.0” x 6.0” -10”, R25B Compound uniQuE: Modular hybrid package enables the vehicle to compete in SAE Formula

Hybrid wEigHt: 445 lbs wHEElbaSE: 64.5 in

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SF-F5 is USF’s car for the 2009 competition. Based off of our 2008 car, we refined components while making changes to conform to the new rules. We are continuing the use of a Suzuki LT-R450 single cylinder and squeezing even more power from it with the use of a Garrett turbocharger. Suspension is based off our previous years vehicle with changes to fit the larger frame and to improve geometry. With an earlier start this year, more testing is scheduled to tune the car with the new turbocharger and more focus on driver training.

tEam mEmbErS: Joseph J Elder, Alexander Mastroberardino, Christian R Bruguera, Christopher Salvatore West, Dustin Thomas Bride, Gregory Kavan, Justin T Van Hall, Kevin Kotal, Michael Pines, Ryan Mitchell Roose, Taylor Lee Morgan

brakE: Single piston floating caliper. Outboard front disk/single inboard rear cooling: Side mounted radiator with ducting driVE: 428 chain driven Honda ATV diff EnginE: Suzuki LT-R450 Fr SuSpEnSion: Double A-arm pullrod Fr/rr track: 48/44 FramE: 4130 space frame FuEl SyStEm: In tank pump, return style FI FuEl typE: 100 octane induction: Turbocharged matErial: Aluminum tubing olwH: 101”L, 55”W, 48”H rr SuSpEnSion: Double A-arm pushrod SHiFtEr: Paddle controlled servo tirE: Goodyear uniQuE: Turbrocharged single cylinder wEigHt: 430lb wHEElbaSE: 64”

university of South Florida

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Embry-riddle aero university - daytona beach

The design focus of the Sooner Racing Team in 2009 was to improve vehicle mass properties, integrate the new Aprilia RXV 5.5 successfully, improve the overall aerodynamics package, and achieve a total vehicle weight goal of under 400 pounds. With the complete overhaul of the chassis, the larger frame increased vehicle stiffness and the repackaging of components reduced the overall vehicle CG height by 10% and the polar moment of inertia by 15% from previous design, despite its whale like appearance. Dubbed “Karen the Killer Whale,” the SRT-09 should give the competition a run for its money. First drive was completed on February 14th and vehicle unveiling was completed on March 13th 2009.

tEam mEmbErS: David Collins Jr, Bobby Alley II, Bobby Doyle, Franck Moore, Isaac Meier, James Kucinskas, Justin William Gabehart Sr, Keith Hurdelbrink II, Michael David Atkinson, Mike Ivey, Nic Evans, Paul Hatch, Sean Fisher, Wesley Blackman, Zachary A Moorhead-Rosenberg

brakE: Outboard dual piston on ductile iron cooling: Single radiator driVE: Chain to Clutch Pack Diff EnginE: Aprilia RXV 5.5 Fr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated spring and damper Fr/rr track: 50”/48” FramE: 4130 spaceframe FuEl SyStEm: Fuel Injected FuEl typE: Pump Gas induction: na olwH: 107” / 58” / 41” rr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated spring and damper SHiFtEr: Pneumatic uniQuE: All new whale like appearance wEigHt: 385lbs (not toooo fat) wHEElbaSE: 64.5”

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The design of this year’s vehicle has been focused on embracing the design from previous years that has worked well while implementing new designs to reduce weight, reduce cost, and increase performance. The frame for this years car has been reduced by over 30 pounds while maintaining adequate torsional rigidity. A key part of this years car was also the differential. We machined a housing for the Torsen T-1 differential and were able to utilize the large splines to drive our car as the part was intended to be used. This differential in combination with the Taylor Race drivetrain components make it a “bulletproof” setup. This years engine was from our rookie year car and is a CBR 600RR. It has now been fit with Electromotive controls for ignition and fuel. The body for the 2009 car was designed by our students and built in conjunction with Able Manufacturing. It is a thermoformed body which is light weight and can easily be modified to suit the customer’s eye.

tEam mEmbErS: Aaron T Poe

brakE: 3 Caliper - DualFront/Single Rear cooling: Liquid Cooled driVE: Torsen T-1 w/Taylor Race Tripod Joints EnginE: CBR 600RR Electromotive ECU Fr SuSpEnSion: Dual Unequal Length A Arm FramE: 1026 DOM Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm: Fuel Injected FuEl typE: Gas induction: Naturally Aspirated w/student designed plenum rr SuSpEnSion: Dual Unequal Length A Arm SHiFtEr: Manual Linkage tirE: Hoosier wHEElbaSE: 63 Inches

pittsburg State university

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university of oklahoma


This year’s design incorporated the strengths of last year’s vehicle as well as focused on the areas that needed improvement by using the scoring of the previous two competitions as a guideline.

Design Goals:-Consistency and simplicity-Weight Reduction-Cost Reduction-Establish York College as a competitive engineering school

adViSor: Jennifer Lee DawsontEam mEmbErS: Christopher Monticchio, Andrew Michael Trucksess, Brandon Emil Boor, Brett Allen Henry, Curtis Obloy, Justin Ryan Henson, Mark Daniel Boyer II, Matthew James Hershey, Melanie Coyl, Nicholas Joseph Partenope, Ryan Vanderslice, Seth Michael Fornwalt, Wade R McKain brakE: Hub mounted 235mm front, 200mm rear cooling: Rear mounted radiator with electric fan driVE: 520 QR chain drive. Cam and Pawl Limited Slip EnginE: Yamaha R6 4 cylinder Fr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal A-arm, Pull rod actuated damper Fr/rr track: 1168mm/1143mm FramE: Full Tubular space frame FuEl SyStEm: Student design/built fuel injection FuEl typE: 93 octane gasoline induction: Naturally aspirated student design/built rr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal A-arm, Pull rod actuated damper SHiFtEr: Air actuated push pull, Student design/built tirE: 20x6-13 R25B wEigHt: 500lb wHEElbaSE: 1575mm

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Temple Motorsports has been a participating in SAE collegiate events since mid 90s. In April of 2008, Temple finished 28th at VIR. With the help of that experience, the 2009 car that has a combination of simple & safe design with a hint of innovation.

This year’s engine on the car is the single cylinder Kawasaki KFX 450R with a custom designed turbo. The seat is made of carbon-fiber.

tEam mEmbErS: Devin W Pellicone, Chaitanya Sakhalkar, Justin Anthony Lauts, Michael William Rosano, Sean Kleinschuster

brakE: Brakeman 2-piston 1.31 bore cooling: Liquid cooling with a Radiator driVE: Limited slip differential, chain EnginE: Kawasaki KFX450R Fr SuSpEnSion: Unequal Length A-arms, Pull Rods Fr/rr track: 46”/45” FramE: Steel Tubular Space Frame FuEl SyStEm: Fuel-Injection FuEl typE: Gasoline 93 induction: Variable Geometry Turbocharger matErial: 4130 Chromoly olwH: 98”/46”/40” rr SuSpEnSion: Unequal Length A-arms, Pull Rods SHiFtEr: Mechanical (Cable) tirE: Goodyear, 20” by 6.5” with 13” rims wEigHt: 425lb wHEElbaSE: 60”

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Thank you to our sponsors: Dollar General, Braun Racing, Thompson Caterpillar, Levenfeld & Pearlstein, LLC, and Ledlow and Associates.

adViSor: Philip L DavistEam mEmbErS: Cody Mayer, Daniel Weinstein, Gregory Frank Greenwald, Jordan Croom

brakE: Dual front Wilwood Dynalite floaters, single rear Dynalite single cooling: Single radiator driVE: Chain drive, Salisbury differential EnginE: Yamaha YFZ450 Fr SuSpEnSion: Double Unequal length A-arm, pullrod actuated spring and damper FramE: 4130 steel space frame FuEl SyStEm: Fuel Injected, Performace Electronics ECU FuEl typE: 94 Octane induction: Naturally Aspirated olwH: 100 in x 58 in x 46 in rr SuSpEnSion: Double unequal length A-arm, pullrod actuated spring and damper SHiFtEr: Hand shifter, push-pull cable tirE: Hoosier 20.5x7 - 13 wEigHt: 420 lbs wHEElbaSE: 61.5 in

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This is UOIT Motorsports second car to date. The basis of the car was built to reflect the design of the previous car, but lighter frame, lighter components, and better overall geometry. The car lost 100lbs from the previous year, and theoretically should have much better handling and driveability. Driven with a 600cc N/A Suzuki GSXR-R motor to a torsen limited slip differential, and stopping power coming from dual piston Wilwood calipers on 4 floating disks, we believe this car should make UOIT a contender in any Formula SAE competition. Special thanks to our title sponsor DURMACH for helping us get through the build of the car.

tEam mEmbErS: Shane Viccary, Amy Tao, Benjamin David Fordham, Fady Assaad, Jason Sousa, Jay Shantz, Jonathon Rolstin, Josh W Guest, Matthew W Popper, Nick Gaito, Sam Ashtiani, Steven Bruce Trepanier

brakE: Dual-piston Wilwood calipers on floating disks cooling: Single radiator with shroud mounted fan driVE: Torsen limited slip differential EnginE: Suzuki GSX-R 600cc Fr SuSpEnSion: Unequal length A-arm, Independant, Tanner dampers Fr/rr track: 3.94 / 3.84 ft FramE: Steel spaceframe tubing FuEl SyStEm: Fuel injected FuEl typE: 93 Octane induction: Naturally aspirated matErial: Single layer carbon fiber olwH: 7.0 / 4.5 / 3.4 ft rr SuSpEnSion: Unequal length A-arm, Independant, Tanner dampers SHiFtEr: Right hand sequential shifter tirE: 20x7-13 Hoosier R25A slicks uniQuE: Stressed chain guard wEigHt: 446 lbs wHEElbaSE: 5.58 ft

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Our car the ‘AM 01’ has been designed keeping in mind simplicity of design and a ‘Do it Yourself’ approach in a very tight budget incorporating parts readily available in the Indian automobile market. On the other hand, taking into view the inevitable low power output, the design team felt it was superfluous for a highly sophisticated and costly design. With a combination of outboard suspension setup with four bar link having 2 radius arms and a very lighweight tubular frame we have succeeded in buidling a very low cost car (costing just under $10,000) having optimum performance desired in a FSAE car.

tEam mEmbErS: Adnan I Ansari, Abhinav Gaikwad, Lyndon D’ Silva, Priyank Pathak, Siddharth Bavishi

brakE: 3/4” Master Cylinder with diagonal split; two piston caliper at each wheel cooling: Water cooled; sidepod mounted radiator driVE: Torsen Limited Slip Differential (LSD) with custom housing EnginE: Honda CBR 600RR (2005) Fr SuSpEnSion: Double wishbone SLA type, Outboard coilover dampers Fr/rr track: 1295mm,1270mm. FramE: Tubular Mild steel spaceframe. FuEl SyStEm: Fuel Injected with stand alone ECM rr SuSpEnSion: Four bar link with 2 radius arms multilink setup,Outboard coilover dampers tirE: JK Tyre Ultimax -XT 185/60R 13 wHEElbaSE: 1582mm.

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The University of Louisville designed a well-developed, thoroughly tested racing vehicle. The car is engineered with a target audience of the non-professional weekend competitor. The vehicle is developed using sound engineering practices and incorporates multiple settings, which can be tuned or modified by the consumer as their skill level progresses.

The main goals are to develop a vehicle with a weight under 490 lbs, a power plant that delivers 80 rwhp, and a suspension that is designed to compete in an SCCA racing event. We developed a solid, well-tuned powertrain, and have 7 degrees of freedom in suspension adjustments.

tEam mEmbErS: Bradley Nicholas Gilkey, David Leezer, Alexander Nadein, Andrew Schrage, Ben Siegel, Bradley Arlinghaus, Brett J. Gregory, Donald Scott Dennison, James Philip Mathews, Kyle Brewer, Logan J Stephenson, Matthew Wayne Boian, Nabil Imam, Scott Menkhaus, William Samuel Eppehimer

brakE: Four Piston Disc Brakes cooling: Single sidepod mounted Ron Davis Radiator with outlet ducting driVE: 3.54:1 EnginE: Honda F4i CBR Fr SuSpEnSion: Double Unequal Length Wishbones Fr/rr track: 50/46.3 in FramE: 4130 Space Frame FuEl SyStEm: Fuel Injected FuEl typE: 93 Octane induction: NA matErial: Carbon Fiber body/seat olwH: 170x57x44.3 in rr SuSpEnSion: Double Unequal Length Wishbones SHiFtEr: TBD tirE: Goodyear uniQuE: Custom heat treated axles wEigHt: 470lbs wHEElbaSE: 65 in

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There is a large group of individuals who make sure the numerous details are completed to make a successful event.

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coSt4 Rajan Ahuja - Purolator Filters NA LLC4 Guenter Benz - FRAENKISCHE USA LP4 Bruce Gorsak - American Technical4 Bill Riley - General Motors4 Rick Maynard - Retired - Chrylser4 Suzy Zukowski - Chrysler

SaE intErnational StaFFEducation rElationS:4 Bob Sechler, Manager Education

Relations4 Steve Daum, Manager Collegiate Design

Series4 Sam Barill, Manager Collegiate Design

Series4 Kaley Zundel, Sr Collegiate Program

Coordinator and FSAE Virginia Organizer4 Samantha Higgs, Collegiate Program

Coordinator4 Gretchen Fry, Corporate Sponsorship

Key Players

EVEnt captainS4 Acceleration: David Hyman and Carl

Stone4 Autocross: Sebastian Straus and John

Steelman4 Brake/Practice Track: Tony Gordon, Bill

Strong and Davis Eichelberger 4 Cost: Suzy Zukowski and Rick Maynard4 Design: Steve Fox and Steve Lyman4 Endurance: John Steelman4 Noise: Brad Lado and Gary Newton4 Presentation: Michelle Hsia and Miguel

Perez4 Skidpad: Colin Ulen and Gabrielle

Harrison4 Technical Inspection: Michael and

Suzanne Royce4 Timing/Scoring: Steve Sayovitz and Gary

Newton4 Tilt Table: Dave Wilson4 Scales: Mac Bradley

(as of 3-27-2009)

all VoluntEErS Rajan Ahuja; Meena Ahuja; James Ballenger; Peter Beilman; Guenter Benz; Chris Boggs; Mac Bradley; Kenneth Brady; Don Burgoon; Steven Cagle; Matt Carson; David Clemens; Ryan Cochran; Anthony Copper; Michael Degain; Craig Derian; Chris Diehl; Andrew Dudding; Davis Eichelberger; Mark Eisenbarth; Mark Fiorentino; Benny Forsman; Steve Fox; Derek Fox; Eric Gifford; Dick Golembiewski; Tony Gordon; Doug Gore; Bruce Gorsak; Tiet Gorsak; Christian Gustafsson; Paul Haney; Gabriella Harrison; Andrew Heard; David Holden; Michelle Hsia; David Hyman; David Johnson; Jim Kennedy; Drew Kessler; Gordon Kwong; Brad Lado; Nic Langford; Christer Loow; Steve Lyman; Rick Maynard; Judy Maynard; Dave McCagg; Keith McPherson; Gerald Micklow; Tim Miller; William Mitchell; Phil Morse; Nick Moske; Thomas Moske; Gary Newton; Genevieve Passut; Charlie Passut; Miguel Perez; Eric Poe; Charles Pontenberg; Jason Quiring; David Redszuz; Chandler Reubush; Claude Rouelle; Michael Royce; Suzanne Royce; Luke Sagur; Terry Satchell; Steve Sayovitz; Andy Schaudt; Andy Scriven; Victor Seaber; Sam Shartzer; John Steelman; Carl Stone; Sebastian Strauss; Bill Strong; Mark Tate; Bruce Teague; Doug Teague; Kevin Thomassen; Colin Ulen; Jason Wahl; Jake Ware; Dave Wilson; Suzy Zukowski,

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dESignSenior design Judges4 Steve Fox – PowerTrain Technology, Inc.4 Dick Golembiewski - Golembiewski Consulting4 Doug Gore - Speedway Illustrated4 Steve Lyman – All American Dynamics, LLC4 Bill Mitchell – Mitchell Software4 David Redszus - Precision AutoResearch4 Claude Rouelle – Optimum G4 Terry Satchell - Satchell Consulting, Inc.

Judges: James Ballenger - Ballenger Motorsports, Inc.; Chris Boggs – VIPER; Don Burgoon - Performance Friction Corp.; Matt Carson - Joe Gibbs Racing; Anthony Copper - Timken Technology Center; Mike Degain - AKG-America; Craig Derian - Stackpole Engineering Services; Mark Eisenbarth - Volvo Trucks; Paul Haney – InfoTire; Andrew Heard - Xtrac, Inc.; David Holden - MSI Defense Solutions, LLC; Drew Kessler - Penske Racing South; Christer Lööw - Öhlins USA, Inc.; Jerry Micklow Ph.D. - East Carolina University; Phil Morse - Energy Balance, LLC; Eric Poe - Penske Engines; Jason Quiring - Penske Engines Co.; Chandler Reubush - VIPER Service; Luke Sagur - Toyota Racing Development; Andy Scriven - Crawford Race Cars; Victor Seaber - VIPER ODU; Kevin Thomassen - TU Delft; Jason Wahl - Tilton Engineering, Inc.; Jake Ware

presentation Meena Ahuja - Women’s Center of Fayetteville; Mac Bradley – Volvo; David Clemens; Benny Forsman - Danaher Motion; Eric Gifford - ATI Industrial Automation; Tiet Gorsak; Gabriella Harrison - International Truck and Engine Corporation; Michelle Hsia – Honda; Keith McPherson - Altec Industries, Inc; Gary Newton - Bruel & Kjaer; Miguel Perez – VTTI; Andy Schaudt - Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)

technical inspection Peter Beilman - Volvo Trucks North America; Mark Fiorentino - Roehrig Engineering, Inc; Derek Fox – VA Tech; David Hyman - iRobot Corporation; Gordon Kwong - Virginia Tech; Nic Langford – Ohlins; Dave McCagg - Ford Motor Company; Tim Miller – Retired; Charlie Passut - Afton Chemical Company; Charles Pontenberg - Eaton Corp; Michael Royce - Albion Associates; Suzanne Royce - Albion Associates; Doug Teague - Retired Chrysler; Bruce Teague - Retired Chrysler; Colin Ulen

SAE would like to thank the2009 Formula SAE National Corporate Sponsors

GOLD SpOnSOrS �� General Motors Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Honda R&D Hoosier Solidworks Sunoco Inc

SILVEr SpOnSOr �� Autodesk

AWArD SpOnSOr �� William C. Mitchell Software

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