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About the Team

Designing, building, and racing a Formula-style car while developing the engineers and leaders behind it.

Our Mission

Leaders built beyond the classroom.

UConn Formula SAE is dedicated to making leaders who gain an innovative experience beyond what is available in classes and internships. We're a student-run organization that designs, builds, and competes a Formula-style race car every year.

We combine our members' passions for motorsport and engineering while learning to work effectively in a large, fast-moving team environment. The same skills that define a successful professional career.

UConn Formula SAE team members
UConn Formula SAE team with both cars and team logo
What Is Formula SAE?

A collegiate competition like no other.

Formula SAE is a collegiate competition in which students are challenged with designing, building, and racing an open wheeled, Formula-style vehicle. ​The competition isn’t just about who has the fastest car; design, management, and marketability are all assessed as well. From streamlining design and manufacturing processes to cultivating leadership in project management and communication, students involved in UConn’s FSAE program learn to overcome the same challenges that are encountered by professional racing teams.

  • Static events

    Design Presentation, Cost Presentation, and Business Presentation.

  • Dynamic events

    Acceleration, Skidpad, Autocross, Endurance.

  • Skills that transfer

    Exactly the abilities employers look for being applied to a car you helped create.

The Breakdown

14 subsystems. Two cars.

Every part of the program is owned by a specialized lead.

AerodynamicsWings, downforce & CFD
BusinessOperations, planning & partnerships
CompositesCarbon fiber layup & tooling
ControlsVehicle control & software
Data AcquisitionSensors, telemetry & analysis
Electrical SafetyHV safety & compliance
EV ElectricalBattery, PCBs & HV systems
IC ElectricalHarness & engine electronics
FinanceBudgeting & sponsorship funds
FrameChassis design & welding
ManufacturingMachining, fixtures & build
SuspensionKinematics, dampers & uprights
EV PowertrainMotor, drivetrain & cooling
IC PowertrainEngine, intake & exhaust
Meet Us

Where & when we work.

We meet at the shop throughout the week. Drop by; no experience or commitment required for your first visit.

Weekly Meetings

Tuesday & Thursday - 6:15 PM

Saturday - 11:00 AM

The Shop

71 Romano Rd, Depot D

Storrs, CT 06269

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UConn FSAE cars on track

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