The Formula SAE^® challenges university teams to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with small formula-style, autocross racing cars.  Over the course of three days, the cars are judged in a series of static and dynamic events including: Design Presentation, Cost Presentation, Engineering Design, Acceleration and Skid Pad Performance, Solo Performance trials and Endurance Performance & Fuel Consumption.  The vehicles must also pass strict safety standards.   
                                     

The competition began in 1981 in Texas and migrated to the Detroit area in 1986.  The series now includes events in Michigan, Nebraska, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Italy and the U.K. 

1500+ students representing 120 teams from over 35 States and 12 counties will be competing this year at the Michigan International Speedway near Jackson. 

Additionally, many of these teams will compete later in the year at
SCCA Solo events across the country.


The schedule for this year’s event is:

Wed May 9     8am - 4:30pm    Team registrations
                      2pm - 7pm         Tech Inspections

Thu May 10      9am - 5pm        Static & Dynamic Tech Inspections, Practice, Cost and Engineering Presentations, Design Judging

Fri May 11       9am - 12:30pm   Skid Pad and Acceleration events
                       2pm ~ 5:30pm    Autocross event
                       7pm -  8pm        Award Ceremony

Sat May 12      9am ~ 5:30pm   Endurance & Fuel Economy event
                       8pm - 10pm       Award Ceremony

 

We are looking for volunteers for Wed May 9 through Sat May 12.  No experience is required; training will be provided.
You can volunteer for ½ day, full day, or more if you can spare the time and energy.  We will keep you refreshed with a continental breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks.
* SCCA Detroit Region members will receive 3 worker points per day (worth $5/point for wearables, membership, entry fees, etc.) 

          Volunteer areas include:                               
              -  Team Steward (incl Language Interpreters)
              -  Team & Volunteer Registration
              -  Parking & Shuttle Drivers
              -  Paddock Patrol
              -  Tech Inspection *
              -  Cost Judging
              -  Presentation Judging
              -  Design Judging
              -  Fueling Station 
              -  Brake / Tilt / Noise Testing areas
              -  Practice Area operations *
              -  Track & Equipment set-up/tear-down *
              -  SCCA On-Track Support operations *
              -  Course Marshals *
              -  Timing & Scoring *                                                                     

The premium jobs fill up fast, so contact Kathleen McDonald today to sign-up: katklauz@aol.com  or  248-601-3075

* SCCA & MTM members may also register on the MTM Worker Registration page.