Frank Maratta

The team enjoyed its time at the Frank Maratta auto show this past weekend. We were able to speak to hundreds of interested people about our project.

A joint UConn FSAE and Lime Rock Park team competed in the annual Pit Crew Challenge and finished with a blazing time of 44 seconds.

Thank you again to Mark Hann from Victory MotorSports Marketing Services for your help with the show.

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Exhaust

The exhaust design for the 2011 car will be a steel 4-2-1 setup consisting of each of the exhaust primary lengths being paired into two secondary lengths, which will then be paired once more into one final exhaust tube. Now that the motor mounts and seat are complete and the motor is in place, the exhaust port jig made up last year will once again be used to fabricate headers.

Once headers are complete and exhaust flanges added, headers can be installed and the tertiary length and muffler can be configured and installed according to Formula SAE rules and regulations. Depending upon delivery of components, projected completion of the entire exhaust system is the end of February. Dynamometer testing and tuning can then be performed on the engine comprising of the intake and exhaust systems.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems

Jake Brake has generously sponsored the 2011 UConn Formula SAE Team for the 4th year in a row. Jacobs has displayed faith in our new team from the beginning of our return from a 7 year hiatus. They are anxious to see the team progress this year as well as in years to come.

Jacobs is the, "worldwide leader in engine retarding and valve actuation technology." The company provides outstanding exhaust brakes to many of the world's leading truck manufactures. They will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

Thank you Jacobs.

Jake Brake

Yankee Casting

The 2011 UConn Formula SAE Team met with Yankee Casting yesterday for a tour and to discuss casting possibilities for this year's car.

The team is planning to cast custom intake parts in aluminum as well as an oil pan in magnesium.

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Frank Maratta

From January 28th – 30th, 2011 the UConn Formula SAE Team will be attending the Frank Maratta Auto and Cycle Show thanks to the generosity of Victory MotorSports Marketing Services. This will be the teams second year at the show.

The show will take place at the Connecticut Expo Center located in Hartford Connecticut just off of I-91.

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Fall 2010 Update

The 2011 UConn Formula SAE Team has completed this year's chassis build, taking just under two weeks to complete fabrication.

Design presentations for remaining components will be given at this Tuesday's meeting.

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Design and Attenuator Reports

The UConn Racing Team has finished their 2010 design report which details the innovative features of the 2010 race car. Thanks to help from Omegga Engineering, the team was able to test their impact attenuator and write a report proving it's functionality. The reports can be viewed at the link below.

Design reports

Article in Connecticut Cruise News

The Connecticut Cruise News has published a full page article on the UConn Racing Team. The automotive publication reaches over 15,000 subscribers in New England. We will also be joining CT Cruise News at the World of Wheels Auto Show in Boston, MA on March 12-14.

Paper locations

Come See Our Car

The Frank Maratta Auto Show has provided the UConn Racing team with space to display our car. The show takes place February 5-7th at the Connecticut Expo Center. Come see our race car along with many other exhibits!

Show info

Design Reviews

The team has completed their design reviews. The team was broken up into smaller groups to work on different components on the car. Each group presented their work to the team for review. The presentations got everyone on the team caught up with what was going on. The team members provided feedback on the designs.

Presentations

Uconn Racing prepares for the new season

With the new season in full swing, the Uconn Racing team has begun work on their new car. Building on last years experience, the team plans on making vast improvements on the design and handling of the new car.

2009 Formula SAE Competition at Michigan Motor Speedway

The Uconn Racing Team competed against over 120 schools from across the world in the annual Formula SAE competition. Competing in the 4 day event was a huge accomplishment for the rookie team.

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