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Who Are We?
We are Minutemen Racing, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Chapter of Formula SAE. Founded in the Spring of 2019 by Abhishek Ravi, the club has gained popularity in the UMass Engineering Community, amassing almost 60 members and two university advisors. Formula SAE is an international competition where institutions from all over the world gather to compete with their formula-style racing cars in multiple events that test the structural integrity and vehicle performance. The competition is scored in static and dynamic events that test the build, acceleration ability, fuel economy, endurance, and a multitude of others that add up to a point total of 1000. The team with the highest point total at the end of the multi-day event is crowned the champion. Students are responsible for raising the money necessary to not only build the car but also to afford the traveling expenses necessary to arrive at the competition and stay for multiple-day events.
Current State of Team
The team is currently in the process of assembling the sub-components for the car, including the chassis, power train, suspension, and electronic systems. Since starting the assembly and manufacturing process, the team has been faced with the reality of the economy of building a racecar. Without the support of the engineering department, it has been more difficult than ever to secure funds for our manufacturing and assembly processes. To keep on track for competition in Spring 2026, the team will need to finish the car by Spring 2025.
What Donations Will Go Toward
Along with corporate sponsors, we rely on the individual donations of those interested in the project and helping the future of UMass Engineering. This team provides students with hands-on experience in the design and building phases of an automobile. It also gives students the experience needed to work productively in a team-based environment, learning collaborative skills not provided in the classroom. Formula SAE is a phenomenal experience for currently enrolled undergraduates, but also incoming classes, who will be looking for an alternative learning platform to their normal courses. To learn more about us and the competition, check out our website here.
Thank you
Your donations mean the world to us and we are so grateful for your continued support. These gifts will impact the experience of undergraduates for years to come. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Minutemen Racing
https://www.minutemenracing.com/
The team greatly appreciates your donation, and we will put it to use very soon!
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