team 15 project photo
Above:ÌýThe front and back view of aÌýsingle-seat, off-road vehicle built to withstandÌýrough terrain for the SAE Baja Competition.Ìý
Top Image: Team members from left to right:ÌýBack row: Clement Tan, Alexander Smith, Tristan Briggler, Kelton Collins, Jack Uddenberg, Alex Tilmes, Benjamin Hanpeter.ÌýFront row: Nicholas Gunter, A. Caio Gajdys, Afnan Al-haj, Robert Giannella, Ryan Weatherbee, Jacob Hunt.Ìý

SAE Baja is a competition run by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in which collegiate teams design, buildÌýand race single-seat, off-road vehicles that can withstand the punishment of rough terrain. The ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Baja 2020 team has designed and built fully custom suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and control systems, in addition to implementing its first-ever all-wheel drive system.

Sponsorship

Competition team sponsored byÌýStolle Machinery and EMJ. Other contributors includeÌýEngineering Excellence Fund, University Auto parts, ME Engineers, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Waterjet Company, PowerSports Nation, Northrop Grunman FoundationÌýand McGuckin Hardware.Ìý

Director

Peter Himpsel

Team Members

  • Afnan Al-haj - Financial and Drivetrain
  • Tristan Briggler - Controls
  • - Chassis
  • A. Caio Gajdys - Logistics and Controls
  • - Rear Suspension
  • Nicholas Gunter - Drivetrain
  • - Drivetrain
  • - Financial and Front Suspension
  • Alexander Smith - Rear Suspension
  • Clement Tan - Manufacturing and Drivetrain
  • Alex Tilmes - Project Manager
  • Jack Uddenberg - Chassis
  • - Front Suspension

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