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 1988.  The series now includes three U.S. events – in Michigan, Virginia and California, and also smaller but equally exciting competitions in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.K. 

1500+ students representing 110 teams from over 35 States and 10 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 under the ‘A Modified/FSAE’ class.
 

The schedule for this year’s event is:

Wed May 13  /  2pm - 7pm        Team registrations and Tech Inspections

Thu May 14    /  9am - 5pm        Static & Dynamic Tech Inspections, Practice, Cost and Engineering Presentations, Design Judging

Fri May 15     /  9am - 12:30pm   Skid Pad and Acceleration events
                     /  2pm ~ 5:30pm    Autocross event

Sat May 16    /  9am ~ 5:30pm   Endurance & Fuel Economy event
                     /  8pm - 10pm       Award Ceremony

We are looking for volunteers for Wed May 13 through Sat May 16.  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.

          Volunteer areas include:                               
              -  Team Steward (incl Interpreters)
              -  Team & Volunteer Registration
              -  Parking & Shuttle Drivers
              -  Paddock Patrol
              -  Tech Inspection (must attend training on May 8)
              -  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