THE CAR
The process of creating a successful race car begins early in the year with the car's design. Before any tubes are cut and welded, the entire car is designed using CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. This allows us to integrate all the components together and resolve potential problems before manufacturing begins. We manufacture the majority of the parts on the car; parts such as the engine, shocks, and tires are purchased, but even with purchased parts a great deal of customization takes place. For example, while the engine is originally used on a Honda motorcycle, the complete intake, exhaust, fuel, and control systems are custom, leaving the engine design team with a great deal of freedom.
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2026 PARTNERS
BLUE DEVIL PARTNERS
The Duke Engineering Alumni Association allows for alumni to engage further with the missions of Duke Engineering. Members of the Duke Engineering Alumni Council help provide funding and engagement to undergraduate student projects, in addition to facilitating programs like the Pratt-Alumni Student Mentorship program and serving as representatives for the Pratt School of Engineering. For more information, visit https://pratt.duke.edu/alumni-giving/alumni.
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SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better. For more information, visit http://www.solidworks.com/ .
PLATINUM PARTNERS
In the motor vehicle industry, there is no room for laxity. General Motors understands that competition is stiff and that customers go for nothing but the best brands. To satisfy this need, General Motors ensures that it is abreast with the latest technological advancements, and incorporates these to its designs. In this way, it has been offering its customers products and services they can get nowhere else. For more information visit https://www.gm.com/.
As Michelin's on-vehicle test site for North America, Laurens Proving Grounds provides us with invaluable time and space to test and push the limits of our car. Each trip there leaves us with crucial engineering insights and great learning experiences for the students on our team. For more information, visit https://michelinpg.com/.
GOLD PARTNERS
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SILVER PARTNERS
BRONZE PARTNERS
