What is Berkeley Formula Racing?

Berkeley Formula Racing is UC Berkeley's Formula SAE team. We design, fabricate, and compete with small formula-style racecars against other colleges from around the world. The FSAE rules test our engineering skills and creativity. During competitions, vehicles are judged in four categories: static inspection, engineering design, solo performance trials, and high-performance track endurance. We compete in the Formula SAE Lincoln competition each June in Lincoln, NE.

Involvement

Senior Engine Team Member

  • Developed the new KTM 350 engine and maintained the previous Swissauto 250 engine.

  • Designed parts and created engineering drawings for the car and engine dynamometer.

  • Designed the intake and exhaust packages.

  • Repaired and rebuilt team vehicles for testing.

  • Organized junior team members and packed tools and parts for off-site test days.

Competition Driver

  • Drove the team car during test days and competitions, providing vehicle feedback to aid in development.

Machinist

  • Manufactured aluminum and steel parts using lathes and mills based on engineering drawings.