On Sunday, May 18, Mechanical Engineering faculty member Dr. Gary Cloud won the prestigious Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Carroll Smith Mentor's Cup for the most dedicated team advisor in Formula SAE. Since he began advising the Formula SAE Team, Dr. Cloud's contributions have been immeasurable, and were recognized by the SCCA and the Society of Automotive Engineers at the competition that weekend.

This award, sponsored by the SCCA, is named after world-renowned race car engineer Carroll Smith. Carroll was a long-time supporter of the Formula SAE series and served as head design judge until he passed away in 2004. He is credited by many as being one of the most influential people in the history of the series.

As Formula Team advisor, Dr. Cloud's dedication and service to the team has been invaluable. He serves as a constant resource to aid in transitioning teams from year to year, and supports the vision that the team should be led by students, making it a truly educational endeavor in all aspects.