Global Formula Racing (2014-2017) #

Global Formula Racing (GFR) is Oregon State University’s Formula SAE team. Formula SAE is an international collegiate student design competition. Students design, build and test formula-style racecars to compete at events around the world. In partnership with DHBW Ravenburg in Friedrichshafen, Germany, GFR builds both a combustion (Corvallis, OR) and electric (Friedrichshafen, GER) race car every year.

I was involved with the team for 3 years, eventually serving as aerodynamics lead in 2016 & 2017. This entailed responsibility for leading a team of 5 in the design, manufacturing and testing of our cars’ aerodynamics package.

2015, 2016, and 2017 Combustion-Car team photos.

I - Background #

I - Background introduces what it takes to be successful in the FSAE competition.

Various teams at Formula Student Germany 2016. Photo courtesy of Formula Student Germany - media team.

II - Design #

II - Design discusses the considerations that go into the design of the aerodynamics package.

Technical drawing of GFR17c.

III - Manufacturing #

III - Manufacturing speaks to the artisanship required to produce lightweight composite body panels.

Manufacturing process of GFR monocoque chassis.

IV - Testing #

IV - Testing discusses the process of shaking down the car.

GFR15c during testing at NW UAV in McMinnville, OR.

V - Competition #

Finally, V - Competition is where all of the effort is put to the test.

GFR17c at the acceleration event at Formula Student Germany 2017. Photo courtesy of Formula Student Germany - media team.