Olin Baja 24-25

Leading the design and engineering of Olin College's Baja SAE competition vehicle for the 2024-2025 season. This off-road racing vehicle will compete against teams from universities across the country in dynamic events including acceleration, maneuverability, and endurance races.

Designing a lightweight, durable vehicle optimized for off-road performance with focus on:

• Chassis Design: Tubular steel frame with optimized geometry for strength and weight
• Suspension System: Independent suspension with custom shock tuning
• Powertrain: Briggs & Stratton engine with custom transmission
• Braking System: Hydraulic disc brakes with custom pedal assembly
• Steering: Rack and pinion with optimized steering ratio

Our team aims to compete in the Baja SAE competition series, which includes:

• Static Events: Design presentation, cost analysis, and sales presentation
• Dynamic Events: Acceleration, maneuverability, suspension and traction, and endurance race
• Innovation: Novel design solutions and engineering approaches

The competition challenges teams to design, build, and race a single-seat, all-terrain vehicle that can withstand the punishment of rough terrain while being cost-effective and manufacturable.

Phase 1 (Fall 2024): Design and analysis phase

Phase 2 (Winter 2025): Manufacturing and assembly

Phase 3 (Spring 2025): Testing, tuning, and competition preparation

Phase 4 (Summer 2025): Competition season