Fund Minutemen Racing's First Competition!

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 car’s build, acceleration ability, fuel economy, endurance, and other factors that add up to a total point score out of 1000. The team with the highest point total at the end of the multi-day event is crowned champion. 

Students are responsible for raising the money necessary not only to 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 finalizing our critical assemblies to prepare for testing, including the powertrain, suspension, and electronic systems. Since starting the assembly and manufacturing process, the team has been faced with the reality of the economics that go into building a racecar from scratch. To keep on track for competition in Spring 2026, the team will need to finish the critical assemblies of our car by the end of the fall semester. 

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 at https://www.minutemenracing.com/

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!"