Engineering Since 1990
UW Formula Motorsports designs, builds, and races electric Formula SAE vehicles , giving students hands-on experience in engineering, leadership, and competition.
Our Team
Since our founding in 1990, UW Formula Motorsports has been driven by one goal: building the best car possible while developing the next generation of engineers and leaders.
Through hands-on engineering, project management, and team leadership, our members gain experience that extends beyond the classroom. We provide students with the opportunity to design, manufacture, and compete while developing the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in industry.
About Our Racecar
Building the Future of Motorsport.
Every season, our team designs and manufactures a completely new Formula-style racecar from the ground-up. Our car is designed by our very own members; each student engineer is assigned to the task that best matches their skill set.
The Drivetrain system boasts 4WD, in-hub packages that maximize grip while accelerating
Carbon fiber monocoque achieves higher stiffness at a lower weight
Advanced torque vectoring and traction control to optimize grip at each tire
Carbon fiber suspension for reduced weight and superior handling
Driverless capabilities allow the car to complete laps autonomously using onboard computing and integrated sensors
Custom live telemetry to track drive data in real time
T37 was able to achieve the following:
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Our Engineers
100%
Job Placement Rate
At Companies Such as:
SpaceX, Tesla, Amazon,
Apple, Relativity,
Boeing, Stoke, Paccar,
Janicki , Rivian, Blue Origin
Major Distribution
100k
20+ hrs/week
Average member
commitment during the
academic year, alongside a
full-time course load.
Engineering Hours Each Season
How We Hire & What to Expect
MID-SUMMER
Applications Open
All subteams. Short answers, resume + portfolio
MID-SUMMER
Applications Close
Subteam leads review and reach out.
+ Project-specific openings posted year-round. Watch our socials for updates.
END OF SUMMER
Interviews
Behavioral and technical interview
FALL QUARTER
Decisions & Onboarding
Feel free to email us with any questions!
Commitment
Members typically dedicate 20+ hours each week designing, manufacturing, testing, and improving the car throughout the school year.
Ownership
Every member owns a piece of the car. From concept to competition, you'll make decisions, solve problems, and accountable for your subsystem
Growth
You'll develop technical, leadership, and project management skills while working alongside one of the nation's top Formula SAE teams.