92 from 124 registered Teams at Michigan International Speedway.

Pictures:

- http://www.flickr.com/photos/rdsphoto/sets/72157618118708360/

- http://www.flickr.com/photos/rdsphoto/sets/72157618132091957/

- http://www.flickr.com/photos/wvannus/sets/72157618133051452/

- http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmbelo/sets/72157618199545057/

- http://picasaweb.google.com/drewpprice/2009FSAEMichiganCompetition#

- http://picasaweb.google.com/TKusnierz3/RITFSAEMichigan2009?feat=directlink#

- http://picasaweb.google.com/racingmaniac/FormulaSAE2009?feat=directlink#

Videos:

- youtube playlist

Overall Placings:

1. 833,5 Graz University of Technology
2. 813,6 Rochester Institute of Technology
3. 789,6 Ecole De Technologie Superieure
4. 714,7 Purdue University - W Lafayette
5. 711,6 University of Applied Sciences Graz
6. 685,4 Missouri University of S&T
7. 673,9 University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
8. 663,7 Georgia Institute of Technology
9. 656,1 University of Michigan - Dearborn
10. 626,0 Centro Universitario Da FEI
11. 621,8 Duke University
12. 619,6 University Laval
13. 600,2 University Akron
14. 575,2 McGill University
15. 570,7 Auburn University

Design:

1. 140 Ecole De Technologie Superieure
2. 120 Penn State University - University Park
3. 115 Graz University of Technology "2008 car"
4. 115 Missouri University S&T
5. 115 Rutgers University
6. 110 Centro Universitario Da FEI
7. 110 Purdue University - W Lafayette
8. 110 University of Kansas - Lawrence
9. 110 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
10. 110 University of Washington
11. 105 University of Applied Sciences Graz "2008 car"

Cost:

1. 8.987 University of Manitoba
2. 9.171 North Dakota State University
3. 10.209 Kumoh National Institute of Technology
4. 10.794 Northern Illinois University
5. 10.474 Rochester Institute of Technology
6. 10.553 Penn State University - University Park
7. 10.421 St Cloud State University
8. 8.680 University of Michigan - Dearborn
9. 9.216 University of South Florida
10. 12.006 University of Wisconsin - Madison
11. 9.557 University of Hartford
12. 9.669 Iowa State University
13. 11.553 University of Michigan - Ann Arbour
14. 11.939 Purdue University - W Lafayette
15. 12.265 Stevens Institute of Technology
16. 11.508,13 Universidad Simon Bolivar

Presentation:

1. 75,00 Graz University of Technology
2. 71,78 Rochester Institute of Technology
3. 70,40 University of Florida
4. 68,75 Rutgers University
5. 67,43 Universite Laval
6. 67,30 National University of Singapore
7. 67,24 University of Wisconsin - Madison
8. 66,83 University of Applied Sciences Graz
9. 65,41 Cornell University
10. 64,12 Virginia Tech
11. 63,19 Northern Illinois University
12. 62,71 Centro Universitario Da FEI
13. 61,77 Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute
14. 61,32 University of Akron
15. 61,23 Penn State University - University Park

Acceleration:

1. 3,996s Graz University of Technology
2. 4,043s North Carolina State University - Raleigh
3. 4,088s University of Michigan - Ann Arbour
4. 4,208s Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute
5. 4,216s University of Evansville
6. 4,219s University of North Dakota
7. 4,271s Duke University
8. 4,284s Universidad Simon Bolvar
9. 4,290s University of Akron
10. 4,295s Centro Universitaro Da FEI
11. 4,299s Clemson University
12. 4,305s Universite Linal
13. 4,306s US Naval Academy
14. 4,314s St. Cloude State University
15. 4,321s Rochester Institute of Technology

Skid Pad:

1. 5,025s Graz University of Technology
2. 5,155s University of Applied Sciences Graz
3. 5,256s Rochester Institute of Technology
4. 5,258s Penn State University
5. 5,305s Auburn University
6. 5,311s University of Colorado - Boulder
7. 5,324s North Carolina State University - Raleigh
8. 5,327s University of Washington
9. 5,344s University of Evenasville
10. 5,356s Clemson University
11. 5,360s Lawrence Technological University
12. 5,362s University of Michigan - Ann Arbour
13. 5,369s Purdue University - W Lafayette
14. 5,371s Ecole de Technologie Superieure
15. 5,379s Duke University

Autocross:

1. Graz University of Technology
2. Rochester Institute of Technology
3. University of Kansas - Lawrence
4. Purdue University
5. University of Applied Sciences Graz
6. Penn State Unversity
7. Ecole De Technologie Superieure
8. Missouri University S&T
9. University of Michigan - Dearborn
10. Universidad Simon Bolivar
11. University of Akron
12. University of Washington
13. Virginia Tech
14. University of Florida
15. Georgia Institute of Technology

Endurance:

1. 1386s Rochester Institute of Technology
2. 1453s Ecole De Technologie Superieure
3. 1461s Graz University of Technology
4. 1470s Purdue University - W Lafayette
5. 1487s University of Applied Sciences Graz
6. 1494s University of Michigan - Dearborn
7. 1511s Ohio State University
8. 1517s Missouri University S&T
9. 1523s Georgia Institute of Technology
10. 1543s University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
11. 1566s Centro Universitaio Da FEI
12. 1568s University of Evansville
13. 1574s University of Akron
14. 1589s McGill University
15. 1594s University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh

Fuel:

1. 0,583 McGill University
2. 0,640 Universite Laval
3. 0,674 Ecole De Technologie Superieure
4. 0,740 Vanderbilt University
5. 0,754 Georgia Institute of Technology
6. 0,822 Villanova University
7. 0,838 Graz University of Technology
8. 0,865 University of Michigan - Dearborn
9. 0,909 Duke University
10. 0,924 Auburn University
11. 0,957 Lehigh University
12. 0,962 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
13. 1,006 National University of Singapore
14. 1,012 Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute
15. 1,018 University of Applied Sciences Graz

Awards:

SAE Presentation: Graz University of Technology

SAE Cost Award: University of Manitoba

Honda Engineering Design Award:

1. $1.000 Ecole De Technologie Superieure
2. $725 Pennsylvania State University
3. $500 Graz University of Technology

FISITA Award for Engineering Excellence in Static Events: $663 Pennsylvania State University

Polaris Intake System Design Award: $1.000 credit for parts Graz University of Technology

CFdesign Computational Fluid Dynamic Award: $1.000 University of Waterloo

The Second Annual FSAE Pushbar Competition Event: University of Missouri Columbia 

SAE Acceleration Award: Graz University of Technology 

SAE Skid Pad Award: Graz University of Technology

Hoosier Tire Autocross Award:

1. 8 tires Graz University of Technology
2. 6 tires Rochester Institute of Technology
3. 4 tires University of Kansas - Lawrence

Goodyear Best Performace Award: Ecole De Technologie Superieure

Ford Fuel Economy Award: 

1. $1.500 McGill University
2. $1.000 Universite Laval
3. $500 Ecole De Technologie Superieure

Honda best Performance Award:

1. $1.000 Graz University of Technology
2. $725 Rochester Institute of Technology
3. $500 Ecole De Technologie Superieure

1. $1.500 Ecole De Technologie Superieure
2. $750 Graz University of Technology
3. $300 Universite Laval

Altair Engineering`s William R. Adam Engineering Award: $1.000 Missouri University S&T

William C. Mitchell Rookie Award: Lakehead University

Formula SAE Recognition Accomplishment: Missouri S&T, University of Florida, Centro Universitario Da FEI, University of Applied Sciences Graz, Auburn University, McGill University, University of Michigan - Dearborn, Brown University, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, National University of Singapore, Purdue University - W Lafayette, Cedarville University, University of Akron, Wayne State University, University Laval, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lehigh University, Cooper Union, Western Michigan University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, University of Pennsylvania, University of Manitoba, University of New Hampshire, Vanderbilt University, Lakehead University, University of Evansville, Duke University, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Ohio State University

Spirit of Excellence Award:

1. $3.000 Graz University of Technology
2. $2.000 Rochester Institute of Technology
3. $1.000 Ecole De Technologie Superieure

Author: Ryan Kraf, MRacing Formula SAE

The University of Michigan MRacing Formula SAE Team unveiled its 26th car at the College of Engineering’s Computer Science and Engineering building in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The car will compete in the 2009 Formula SAE Michigan and Formula Student Germany competitions against hundreds of rival teams from across the world.

The 2009 MRacing Wolverine is a 185 kg steel spaceframe car with 10” wheels powered by a 600cc 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine using E85 fuel. With this platform, the team hopes to meet its goal of scoring 800 points or more at the Michigan competition. The main design objectives for the vehicle were high levels of vehicle dynamics performance and powertrain calibration supported by reliable subsystems. Targets for each system were established using a full-vehicle competition simulation tool developed in-house with support from Ricardo and Pratt & Miller Engineering.

On the powertrain side, the car features a BOSCH Motorsport electronics system with wireless data acquisition, a laser-sintered intake manifold with adjustable runner geometry, a Salisbury differential with in-house casing and ramps, and a dry-sump oiling system. Chassis highlights include custom Penske Racing dampers, CV joints internal to the spindle, in-house radially mounted calipers, fully adjustable inboard and outboard kinematics, and a Watt’s-link style front anti-roll device. MRacing is currently developing a FSAE-specific damper for Penske which will be available for all teams in 2010.

The MRacing team is very excited for the 2009 season after struggling with multiple engine failures at the 2008 Michigan event. Initial tests have been promising, and the team continues to tune the vehicle both on campus and at local proving grounds. The team would like to thank its platinum sponsors, which include BorgWarner, Chrysler, BOSCH Motorsport, Technique Inc., and Liberty’s Gears. MRacing wishes the best of luck to all competitors, and looks forward to seeing everyone’s cars in May and August.

The 2009 Gator Motorsports team focused on building a competitive, reliable, lightweight vehicle. After 6 months of design and manufacturing, the GMS 09 Formula Car was completed on January 20th 2009.

Being capable of completing the car by this date has allowed for extensive testing and design verification. The components of the body are currently in the development phase and should be completed shortly.

The current roll out date is set for May 3rd, where the car will be presented to the University and surrounding community. The team is currently preparing for the Michigan competition hosted at the Michigan International Speedway.

Author: Pedro Rivero, Gator Montorsports

Author: Diane McGuire (Sections & Collegiate Chapters SAE International)

In these days many team member spend day and night at the shop to complete the car.

But do they follow all 2009 rule changes?

Michael Royce from the FSAE Rules committee remind the teams to pay attention to the roll bar padding and head restraint.

source of supply:

• Europe: UK, CH, D(32mm),  D(30mm)
• North America: US, US,