CWRU Motorsports is a student-run Case Western Reserve University engineering team that designs, builds, tests, and races single-seat off-road vehicles for Baja SAE. Its current SR25 vehicle was developed over nine months and brings a new four-wheel-drive system, larger 23-inch tires, and custom components made in-house. The team combines hands-on vehicle engineering with project management and competition, earning first place overall performance at the 2023 Baja SAE Ohio event.
Baja BuckeyesBaja Buckeyes is a student-managed off-road race team that designs and fabricates an off-road vehicle each year for Society of Automotive Engineers competitions. The organization provides hands-on experience in automotive and powersports engineering, fabrication, project management, and business management.COLUMBUS, OH
University at Buffalo SAESince 1984, University at Buffalo SAE has been a student engineering club that designs, builds, tests, and races off-road vehicles through SAE competitions. Now competing as UB Motorsports in Baja SAE, the collegiate chapter draws 105 undergraduates from across engineering disciplines and has built more than 50 vehicles. Its hands-on, in-house approach gives students experience with the full engineering design process while pursuing a minimalist racing philosophy.AMHERST, NY
Bearcats RacingBearcats Racing is the University of Cincinnati’s student-run SAE racing program, designing and building formula, Baja, and electric racecars for national collegiate competition. Its teams manage the full project—from engineering and fabrication to fundraising, testing, and racing—giving students hands-on preparation for automotive and technology careers. Bearcats Electric Racing, founded in 2020, focuses specifically on developing a more sustainable future through Formula SAE Electric.CINCINNATI, OH
Terps RacingSince 1982, Terps Racing has been a University of Maryland student-run program that designs, builds, tests and races formula-style and Baja off-road vehicles for collegiate competitions. More than 120 students work across its internal-combustion, electric and Baja teams, gaining hands-on experience in a dedicated machine shop and assembly space. Its newest branch, Formula EV, founded in 2021, develops a fully electric racecar with a team-built battery pack and motor.COLLEGE PARK, MD