2012-2013 Recruiting

Fall semester is rapidly approaching, which means it’s almost time for new members to join our team! Find us at the following events to see what we’re all about, check out the car, and sign up for our mailing list to start the process to join!
Monday, Aug. 27 – All [...]

6th Place Overall at FSAE-Lincoln!

After the disappointment at Michigan, the team was determined to reach the full potential of the vehicle and finish in the top 10 at Lincoln. Between the two competitions, the entire car had been pushed to its limits during testing. The team had logged over 350 miles of testing on the vehicle and [...]

3rd Place Finish in Endurance at Goodyear Shootout!

The MSU Formula Racing Team finished endurance in 3rd place at the 2011 Goodyear Shootout! The event was hosted on September 17th at the Goodyear Proving Grounds in Akron, Ohio. Scott Smith and Chris Archambo put together an endurance time that only the University of Akron and Missouri S&T could beat, who finished [...]

Car 71 Unveiling!

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Car 71 Unveiling!
After a hard year of work, the MSU Formula Racing Team is finally ready to unveil their newest vehicle, Car 71, to the public. The unveiling will be held in the courtyard of the Engineering Building on campus at 4 PM on Sunday, May 2nd. Rain Location: Inside the engineering building lobby next to Sparty’s Cafe. Come take a look at the car before the team begins their racing season at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan on May 12th and at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana,...

Race for the Cure

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Race for the Cure
The MSU Formula Racing Team will be attending the Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan Race for the Cure at the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan! Come join us in the fight against breast cancer and follow us through our entire Race for a Cause Campaign! (from the Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan Website) Join us for the 2010 Komen Mid-Michigan Race for the Cure on April 25, 2010 at the State Capitol in Lansing. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world,...

Race for a Cause

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Race for a Cause
The MSU Formula Racing Team is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® this year to raise financial support and awareness for breast cancer. We are seeking pledges through our Race for a Cause program to support finding a cure for breast cancer. All proceeds will be directly donated to the Komen Mid-Michigan. With your support, the team can help increase breast cancer support in our local area and race towards a cure. Please...
North American International Auto Show 2010
To our friends, This year, the MSU Formula Racing Team has the honor of being a part of the largest automotive trade show in North America: the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. This opportunity will bring valuable attention to the hard work our team members have been putting into this program. As a student-run, not-for-profit organization, we rely on the dedication of our students and our generous supporters to be successful. We will be located at the Northern entrance...

Happy New Year

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Happy New Year
The MSU Formula Racing Team would like to wish you a Happy New Year and share with you pictures of our most favorite moments from 2009! We hope you all enjoyed your Holidays! Go Green. Go White. Go Fast.

Car 71 Manufacturing

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Car 71 Manufacturing
The team is well underway in it’s manufacturing process for our newest Formula Race Car, Car 71. We would like to thank all of our Sponsors who have continously supported our program and welcome those who are new to our organization. We are extremely excited for the upcoming FSAE Season as we are begining the manufacturing phase of Car 71. Team members have been working relentlessly at the shop preparing the chassis molds for paint and its first lay-up of fiberglass. Please continue...
Happy Holidays from our team!
As the snow begins to fall on the beautiful MSU campus, our team continues work on Car 71, putting in tremendous effort to make it the best Michigan State formula car yet. Without support from our sponsors and fans, however, none of our efforts would be possible. So, we would like to extend a special thanks to all of those who have contributed to our team or have supported us through the years. Alumni, students, parents, and sponsors all make our program possible. Thanks again, and have a great...

Sponsor Drive 2010

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Sponsor Drive 2010
On November 1st, the Michigan State Formula Racing Team held its annual Sponsor Drive, inviting sponsors, family, and friends to check out the new car, mingle with the team, and even test drive our previous models. This year’s sponsor drive was also the first time guests could take a first-hand look at Car 12, our team’s next FSAE installment. A carbon fiber monocoque system, Car 12 is a landmark for our team. So thanks to all who attended the sponsor drive, and we hope you had a great...
MSU Midnight Madness – Tom Izzo drove our car!
This past weekend, MSU celebrated its annual homecoming, welcoming alumni and families to our beautiful campus. One of the most talked about events during homecoming was Tom Izzo’s entrance at Midnight Madness, a pep rally to build momentum as the basketball team enters its season. In a booming entrance, Coach Izzo, one of the most beloved figures in college sports, drove the MSU Formula SAE Car 51 into the center of the basketball arena. As fans, students, and faculty cheered, Izzo’s...

Talk with us on our forum

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In case you haven’t already seen it, the Michigan State University Formula Racing forum provides an excellent resource for team members and fans. Several of our subforums are now open to all registered users. Fans and users are welcome to discuss formula racing topics, those of engineering relevance, or anything at all. So register and start posting- we’d love to hear from you. Find the forum at the link in the main navigation, or click below: http://www.egr.msu.edu/~fsae/forum/