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Worcester Polytechnic Institute


 

SAE Info 2000 WPI SAE FORMULA RACECAR SAE Info

 

The 2000 Formula SAE was held May 17 through May 21, 2000 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. A news release from SAE can be found at this link.

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Summary of WPI at 2000 FSAE
Car #600

Categories Event Placement Points Possible Points
Static Events
(Thursday)
Presentation 1* 75.00 75
Engineering Design 52 70.00 150
Cost 5

78.36

100
Solo Tests
(Friday)
Acceleration 25 56.65 75
Skid Pad - ** 50
Autocross Performance 35 46.36 150
Track Performance
(Saturday)
Endurance-Economy DNF 0 400
Total Score 34/104 326.38 1000

Awards

The Pi Research Best Presentation Award

2nd Place in The Lear Corporation Best Interior Award (includes ergonomics and safety)

2000 WPI MQP Departmental Award

*Tie with Rochester Institue of Technology
**Event did not take place.

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Last updated: October 12, 2004.