Formula SAE Electric

Location
Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn, MI 12626
Details
Registration Fee: 2,900.00
Registration Limit: 100
Registration Closes: Sunday, November 30, 2025 11:59 PM
Spectators

Welcome, Spectators!

A spectator is anyone attending the event who is not:

  • A volunteer with event operating responsibilities, or
  • A member of a team with official credentials.

Event volunteers and team members are usually easy to identify by their t-shirts, uniforms, or badges.

Where You Can Go
Spectators are welcome to enjoy the competitions from designated spectator areas and other public areas you’re allowed to access. These include:

  • Spectator areas outside the course
  • Team paddocks
  • Parking lots, food vendor areas, restrooms, and connecting walkways/paths

Where You Cannot Go
For your safety and the safety of participants, spectators are not allowed in:

  • Technical inspection areas, practice/testing sites
  • Static Judging event areas
  • Dynamic event areas, such as track or practice areas
  • Areas marked with “Restricted Access” or “No Access” signs

Additional rules:

  • Do not sit or stand on barriers or fences
  • Closed-toe shoes are required
  • Unauthorized entry into restricted areas may result in ejection from the event

Drone Policy
Use of drones is strictly prohibited unless officially contracted with SAE International.

Safety Enforcement
If a spectator enters an unauthorized area, the event may pause immediately until the area is cleared.

Student Team Members:
Even students not part of the active event crew are considered spectators and must follow all rules. No exceptions.

Photography
All photos must be taken from designated spectator areas. Photographers who enter restricted areas may be asked to leave.

No Exceptions
Spectator rules are strict. Anyone not following the guidelines may be asked to return to the spectator area or leave the site entirely.

Sponsors & Equipment Suppliers

Companies may become involved in Collegiate Competition Events at the competitor's level by registering as an Equipment Supplier.

Please email Brandie Sberna for details and pricing of becoming an Equipment Supplier.

ANSYS Part of Synopsys

Items Available:
• Ansys Academic Research Mechanical and CFD (25 tasks)
• Ansys Academic Research EM (5 tasks)
• Ansys Academic Research HF (5 tasks)
• Ansys GRANTA Research Selector (5 tasks)
• Ansys Academic Research HPC (per core) up to 32 cores

Discount Offer: Free

Discount Amount: 100%

Additional Information: Software shall be used in the design and development of student team vehicle/planes in exchange for marketing and promotion of Ansys software via logo on the vehicle, inclusion on the team website and social media pages. Interested teams can apply by submitting this application form. Need additional details, please contact [email protected].

Explore Ansys Innovation Courses to get started with Ansys tools and the Learning Forum for technical support.

DS Solidworks Corp.
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Items Available: SolidWorks Suite of Programs, 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud Products
Discount Offer: Free
Discount Amount: 100%
Additional Information: www.solidworks.com/StudentSponsorship

Fibre Glast Developments Corp.

Items Available: Fibre Glast is offering a 10% discount off retail price on all products ranging from carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, resins, vacuum bagging materials, pumps and equipment, additives, gel coats and all the supplies and tools you could need! Our first quality products guarantee consistent materials each time you order.

Discount Offer: Discount total retail order using Promo Code FGDSAE10

Discount Amount:10%

Additional Information: Fibre Glast specializes in the distribution of fiberglass and composite materials. We have built the largest and most comprehensive composites web site in the industry; investing along the way in the product knowledge to support it. That means you can depend on Fibre Glast as a trusted and reliable resource for all your project needs. Fibre Glast is offering a 10% discount off retail price on all items in our extensive inventory to SAE participants. Contact us at [email protected] or 800-821-3283 and one of our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you! Visit our website at fibreglast.com to view our huge selection of composite materials, resins, and more! Offer excludes: Wypall Wipes, Duratec, Racks, Work Stations, Gloves, Sunrez, Sika, and Bergolin products.

Onshape by PTC

Items Available:

• Onshape Education Enterprise Sponsorship
• Creo & Mathcad Team Sponsorship

Discount Offer: Free

Discount Amount: 100%

Additional Information: Onshape is a professional-grade, cloud-native CAD & PDM system that allows teams to design and collaborate with each other in real time on any device. We are excited to support student teams through our sponsorship program with a free Education Enterprise plan which, in addition to CAD and PDM, includes FEA Simulation, Release Management Workflows, and Administrative Control.

Creo is a fully integrated 3D CAD solution that allows engineers to seamlessly conceptualize, design, analyze, and validate the products that the world relies on. The free team sponsorship license includes features such as Generative Design, Simulation Live, Rendering, Kinematic Analysis and MBD.

Polaris Industries Inc.

Items Available: Polaris supplies a variety of parts including, but not limited to, suspension components, safety equipment, driveline components, rims, tires, brakes, and hubs at a discount, approximately 30-40% off the retail price, as listed at http://www.polarissuppliers.com/sae_team/parts.htm The Polaris Engineering team will also help answer technical questions relating to the supplied parts.

Discount Offer: Discounted from retail

Discount Amount: %

Additional Information: To be eligible to order parts from Polaris please read the terms of sponsorship and complete the sponsorship agreement form including the submission of the teams previous year design report or project schedule(for teams new to competition). Upon sponsorship confirmation the team can begin submitting orders. All instructions, ordering information, and order deadlines can be found at polarissuppliers.com/sae_team/Polaris_SAE_Sponsorship.htm. For additional information and questions please email the Polaris SAE Support Team.