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Student Activities
Formula SAE
 Clemson
didn’t take the checkered flag, but its automotive design
students finished high in the standings at the Society of Automotive
Engineers Formula SAE event in Detroit’s Pontiac Silver Dome.
Clemson placed 12th out of 140 teams from around the world. They
were one of only 34 groups to complete all events, including the
22 km endurance. Clemson also received 3rd place in the Arvin Meritor
Suspension Design Competition.
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The SAE Formula Car team
includes (front row, kneeling) Daniel Hynum, Jay Jakupca,
Andy Miller and Jenks Patrick; (standing) Bobby Gunter, David
Grainger, Tommy Joseph, Eric Johnson, Devin Tucker, David
Cimba, Sebastien Alibert, Josh Hundle, Sam Shartzer, Gary
Swingle, Chris Trangsrud, Seth Barbour, Eric Boettner, and
Patrick Gregory |
The
Society of Automotive Engineers is the professional engineering
organization for advancing mobility in land, sea, air and space.
Formula SAE competition calls for SAE student members to conceive,
design, fabricate, and compete with small formula-style racing cars.
Restrictions on the car frame and engine challenge the knowledge,
creativity, and imagination of the students.
The
Clemson Formula SAE team combines the talents of engineering students
with those of business undergrads to create one of the most dynamic
Formula SAE team in the country.
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