Name: Dan Riggs
Role: Chief Engineer and Aerodynamics Project Leader
Hometown: Battle Creek, MI
Major/Graduation: Mechanical Engineering/Fall 2016
What's your favorite color?
Forest Green
Describe yourself in three words.
Competitive, outgoing, and fun
Favorite activity outside of formula? Why?
My favorite activity outside of formula is golf. Golf allows me to relax and slow down the pace, but I can still keep my competitive edge.
Why the Michigan State Formula Racing Team?
I really wanted to be challenged beyond what school could offer. Formula also provides opportunities that would never be possible anywhere else.
Past Internships (Company, Year, Role)
Chrysler, 2014, Axle Engineering
Nissan, 2013, Engineering Strategy
Denso, 2012, HVAC Final Assembly Production Engineering
What do you want to do after college?
After graduation, I aspire to work in the automotive industry. Remaining plans after graduation TBD.
