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Miller Electric Mfg. Co. becomes a sponsor of Northwestern Formula SAE, donating safety gear as well as a Diversion 180 TIG welder, . A tool vital for completing the frame and other integral parts of the car.
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Car-enthusiasts come to the first Formula SAE meeting at the Ford Prototyping Lab at 1 p.m. on Sept. 24.
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NU Formula SAE is registered for the 2012 Michigan Competition as team #075!
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NU Formula SAE team attends the homecoming parade on Sheridan Road at 6:30p.m. with last year's car and banner.
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In the search for a new LT-R450 engine, the team finds a complete ATV with the correct engine and will disassemble it for the engine.
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New frame tubes arrive, cut, coped and ready for welding.
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While many go home for winter break, members of the Formula SAE team stay at school to put the car frame together.
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Each member gives a short presentation about their projects and state of their designs in front of the entire team, advisors and alumni in order to get feedback and finalize their designs.
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Members participate in welding rod ends into suspension A-Arms. This is the first basic step of assembling the suspension system.
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A member sands the nosecone mold. Once the mold's shape is complete, carbon fiber will be laid over it, left to cure, and removed to become a body panel for the car.
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The carbon fiber driver's seat is being built.
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The differential is completed and mounted onto the frame. The differential allows the rear wheels to turn at different speeds greatly improving the car's handling.
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Crash testing with CAPE, a gold sponsor of Northwestern Formula Racing in Westfield, Indiana.
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The car seat and frame are almost set in place.
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NU Formula SAE team unveils their 2012 car to the public and sponsors at the lawn outside the Ford Building.
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NU Formula SAE team attends the Michigan Competition, and undergoes a series of evaluations and races.
