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Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (Gator Motorsports)
Biography
Design Team: An organization of interdisciplinary students dedicated to assembling an electric formula-style vehicle for an international collegiate design competition.
Website: https://gatormotorsports.org/
President: Nicole Valdes
Email: valdesnicole@ufl.edu
Organization Email: uffsae@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor: Sean Niemi
Email: srn@mae.ufl.edu
Hashtag: #Build.Race.Compete #GMS #SAE
Instagram: @gator.motorsports
Discord/Slack:
Types of Events: Workshops, Design Competitions.
Location: MAE-C Exact address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tbfJmh2ho2LZXYKE7
Company Sponsors: https://gatormotorsports.org/sponsors.php
Mission: Open to any and all majors! no experience required. no application required, just brief overview worksheet to help with integration. Throughout the season, we members design, test, and manufacture nine different systems, all essential for the successful operation of a Formula style vehicle. Through the integration of each system Accumulator, Aerodynamics, Brakes, Suspension, Chassis, Cockpit, Electrical Hardware, Firmware, and Drivetrain – our engineers are to maximize the performance, reliability, and safety of the electric vehicle while remaining mindful of the cost- effectiveness. Each summer, Gator Motorsports travels to the Michigan International Speedway to compete against teams from all over the world in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers’ (FSAE) collegiate design competition. This competition assesses the team’s ability to produce a reliable, high- performance vehicle as well as its ability to organize, manage, and develop a feasible product for the market. Team members design, manufacture, assemble, and compete with the vehicle while applying in-class concepts and meeting strict project deadlines. As the project moves from concept to design, from part manufacturing to assembly, and from testing to racing, members learn the technical, interpersonal, and project management skills necessary for a seamless transition into industry. This newsletter is written to update sponsors and team alumni on our progress throughout the season in terms of design and manufacturing as well as team-wide news. We view our sponsor partners and alumni network as essential members of the team, and sharing our progress is how we like to include you and show our thanks for choosing to work with us.