Upcoming Events
Formula SAE - May 13-18, 2008
We're heading back to Michigan in May to defend our world title at Formula SAE. The event will be held at Michigan International Speedway this year, just outside of Detroit. We're excited for the 208 to sport the number "1" as we go head to head with 120 other teams from around the world. For more information, please visit the SAE website.
News
2008 Formula SAE at VIR Champions
April 29, 2008
Wisconsin took home the 1st place title at the inaugural Formula SAE at VIR competition on April 23-26. Held at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, the event shared the venue with the Bosch Engineering 250 and other races on Friday and Saturday. The event's early timing compared to Formula SAE at MIS forced many teams to withdraw from the competition. The 32 teams that were present provided some friendly competition and a great first year for the event at VIR. Wisconsin would like to congratulate the Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign on their second and third place finishes.
University of Wisconsin - Madison Results
Cost: 1st
Presentation: 2nd
Design: 1st
Acceleration: 5th
Skidpad: 3rd
Autocross: 1st
Endurance: 1st
Final: 1st
“208” Unveiling
April 12, 2008
The Wisconsin Racing team was joined by family, friends, faculty, and sponsors on April 12th, 2008 for the indtroduction of the newest member of the family, the “208.” Group leaders gave an overview of each system, followed by the formal unveiling of the car. The team would like to thank all that attended the event, your support is always appreciated!
2007 FORMULA SAE CHAMPIONS
May 20, 2007
Facing over 100 teams from around the world, we found some good competition in Romeo, MI as the team competed for the Formula SAE World Champion title from May 16th-20th. Everything came together as we had better luck than last year, making it through endurance and qualifying for design finals for the first time in recent UW history. Thanks to everyone who participated in the competition, it was awesome to see so many cars and dedicated teams. Also congratulations to the University of Western Australia and TU Graz for their second and third place finishes!
University of Wisconsin - Madison Results
Cost: 5th
Presentation: 8th
Design: 1st
Acceleration: 15th
Skidpad: 9th
Autocross: 5th
Endurance/Economy: 2nd
Final: 1st
Formula Student Germany 2007
August 13, 2007
For the first time in UW history, seniors and group leaders traveled to Germany to compete in the Formula Student Germany competition, held August 8th-12th at the legendary Hockenheimring. In its second year, the event hosted 58 teams from Europe and around the world. Although rain dampened the campground and track for much of the competition, we had the opportunity to see a whole new array of cars with some impressive design and manufacturing. Unfortunately our hopes for a top finish were shattered due to brake problems during the endurance event, leading us to finish in 20th place. The experience in Germany was still unforgettable, giving us new ideas and motivation for the upcoming season. For full results and pictures from the event, please visit the Formula Student Germany website.