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WHAT IS FORMULA SAE AT UMD?

UMD Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) is a diverse array of highly motivated Mechanical and Industrial engineering students at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Our goal is to design, construct, and test a Formula 1 style racecar in order to compete in the annual nationwide Formula SAE competition. It is our intention to build a racecar that demonstrates each student’s diverse talents and commitment. We plan to enter our first competition in May 2008 and establish a tradition of UMD’s annual participation and a dedication to excellence in the FSAE (Formula Society of Automotive Engineers) competition. The competition presents students with the opportunity to enhance their engineering skills and gain valuable experience.

WHAT IS FORMULA SAE?

The Formula SAE® competition is for SAE student members to conceive, design, fabricate, and compete with small formula-style racing cars. The restrictions on the car frame and engine are limited so that the knowledge, creativity, and imagination of the students are challenged. The cars are built with

a team effort over a period of about one year and are taken to the annual competition for judging and comparison with approximately 120 other vehicles from colleges and universities throughout the world. The end result is a great experience for young engineers in a meaningful engineering project as well as the opportunity of working in a dedicated team effort (FSAE 2007).

“Formula SAE, SAE International.” 2007. 12, April 2007 < http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/>.

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BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP

In addition to the levels of sponsorship listed below, there are many other benefits of sponsoring UMD FSAE. Some of the additional benefits include: tax deduction for all donations to our program; every student that works with the UMD Formula SAE team will become familiar with your company and products; and the added exposure of your company will lead to future customers, and even experienced and talented employees. The UMD Formula SAE team is a non-profit organization that is run on a minimal budget. Your donation is an investment in everyone’s future, because the future engineers that will change our world are in the Formula SAE challenge. Your contribution is fueling the engineers of tomorrow to learn and excel in applied technology. Without your contribution many opportunities might otherwise not be available to our ambitious team members. Thanks to your investment UMD’s engineers of tomorrow will be able to use new and ingenious means to discover and innovate.

Levels of Sponsorship ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! (NOTE: Materials will also be considered tax deductible donations and their monetary value will

be incorporated towards determining an appropriate sponsorship level out of those listed below.)

$249 and lower SAE Friends

• Name, logo, and link to company website on our sponsorship page http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/sponsors.html

$250 - $999 SAE Partners

• Name, logo, and link to company website on our sponsorship page. http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/sponsors.html

• Company name and logo on event display boards • Small logo on racecar (15 in2, ex. 3in x 5in)

$1,000 - $2,999 Bronze

• Name, logo, and link to company website on our sponsorship page http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/sponsors.html

• Plaque • Company name and logo on event display boards • Company text name on t-shirts • Medium logo on the racecar (28 in2, ex. 4in x 7in)

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$3,000 - $4,999 Silver

• Name, logo, and link to company website on our sponsorship page http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/sponsors.html

• Plaque • Company name and logo on event display boards • Company name and logo on t-shirts • Large logo on the racecar (56 in2, ex. 7in x 8in) • Distribute company information at events

$5,000-$9,999 Gold

• Name, logo, and link to company website on our sponsorship page http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/sponsors.html

• Plaque • Company name and logo on event display boards • Company name and logo on t-shirts • Large logo on the racecar (56 in2, ex. 7in x 8in)

• Distribute company information at events • Company name, logo, and link to the company website on our main page

http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/index.html

• Invitation to race day • Open to suggestions by sponsor

$10,000+ Platinum

• Name, logo, and link to company website on our sponsorship page http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/sponsors.html

• Plaque

• Company name and logo on event display boards • Company name and logo on t-shirts • Extra Large logo on the racecar (110 in2, ex. 10in x 11in) • Distribute company information at events • Company name, logo, and link to the company website on our main page

http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/index.html • Invitation to race day • Open to suggestions by sponsor

• Promotional opportunities with car and team

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EXPENSES FOR THE UMD FORMULA SAE RACECAR

Construction Budget Detail

Exhaust $300.00 Tubing, Installation, Installation Hardware (Nuts and Bolts)

Frame $1,000.00 Miscellaneous Tubing, Assembly Hardware

Coolant System $500.00 Radiator, Hoses

Brake System $1,000.00 Rotors, Calipers, Installation Hardware, Setup

Body Composites $800.00 Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Resin, Sanding Discs,

Instruments $1,500.00

Abrasives, Polishing Materials Gauges, Mounting Brackets

Safety Equipment $3,200.00 Safety Harness, 4 Fireproof Driving Suits, Gloves, 4 Helmets, Shoes

Steering $1,400.00 Steering Wheel, Steering Column, Steering Box

Suspension $500.00 Bearings, Bell cranks, Dampers

Shocks $400.00 Nitrogen Tank, Installation Hardware

Wheel Assembly $3,600.00 Tires, Wheels

Miscellaneous $800.00 Gas, Welding, Wires

Cosmetics $400.00 Decals, Paint

Engine $3,000.00 Engine Management System (ECU)

Drive train $1,500.00 Bearings, Chain, CV's, Differential, Driveshaft, Sprockets, Stub Axels

Total $19,900.00

Tooling Budget Detail

Tool Chest $750.00 Craftsman 19 Drawer, Locking

Tool Set $750.00 235 Sockets, 3 Drive Sets, 72 Automotive Specialty Tools, 102 Wrenches

Both Metric and Standard

Air Tools $300.00 Impact Wrench

Miscellaneous Tools $250.00 Alan Wrenches, Fuel Gauges, Files

Measuring Tools $150.00 Calipers, Micrometers

Total $2,200.00 Events Budget Detail

Registration $1,000.00 Registration Fee

Hotel $2,500.00 Cost of Hotel Stay for 16 People During SAE Event

Gas and Transportation $1,000.00 Travel Expenses

Meals $1,600.00 Cost of Food for 16 People at Event

Van Rental $1,250.00 Rental Cost

Total $7,350.00

Technology Budget Detail

Computer Upgrades $1,500.00 Upgrades for Computer to Run Engineering Software

Transportation Budget Detail

Trailer $6,000.00 Trailer to Haul Car to FSAE Event

Development Budget Detail

Research and Development $3,000.00 Expenses to Continue to Enrich and Expand UMD’s FSAE Program

Design Presentation $500.00 Cost of Materials for Presentation of Design

Public Relations $500.00 Cost of Informing Public of FSAE via Mass Media

Total $4,000.00

Total Proposed Budget $40,950.00

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THANK YOU

We would like to thank you for your time, effort and contributions that you have provided to the future of our program. We would not be able to compete and enrich our program without your cordial donation. Your contribution is an investment in your future, as well as ours, because Formula SAE students are the future engineers whose innovations will change the world. Again your investment in the future is helping the engineers of tomorrow at UMD to gain many opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them. Due to your charitable contribution we will all be able to achieve and succeed together, thank you. We look forward to hosting you and showing you the rewards of your thoughtful investment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dana Johnson (Team Manager) - joh02286@d.umn.edu; (763)-232-8506 Professor Daniel Pope (Advising Professor) - dpope@d.umn.edu; (218)-726-6685 Tricia Bunten (UMD Development Officer) - tbunten@d.umn.edu; (218)-726-6995 Additional team members include: Matthew Dillon, Nick Dyshaw, Andres Aviles, Andrew Hanson, Matthew Jamieson, Gordon Kuhnley, Eric Nelson, Kevin Nowak, Aaron Stotko, and Nathaniel Swenson. Check out our website at: http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Emieclub/Projects/sae.car/index.html