Mini Baja Project

Competition Overview

SAE Baja consists of three regional competitions that test each team's vehicle design to the breaking point. Throughout the competition, our team will be judged on the creation of design specifications and the ability to meet those specifications, computer aided drafting, analysis, testing and development, manufacturability, serviceability, system integration and how well our vehicle performs dynamically. The 2018 west coast competition will be held in Washougal, Washington from May 30th to June 2nd and will host over 100 universities. The competition consists of both static and dynamic events over a 3 day period.

For more information, check out SAE's official West Coast Competition site.

• Day 1 — Static Evaluation

  Teams must present their vehicle design to a panel of judges, giving justification for design choices. Cars are judged on a variety of aspects including suspension, powertrain, steering, driver and seat ergonomics, manufacturability and craftsmanship. A rigorous technical inspection is performed to ensure safety and compliance with all rules and regulations.

• Day 2 — Dynamic Evaluation

  Cars are put through a series of events to evaluate the quality of each subsystem. These events are different for each competition but usually include the following: acceleration, hill climb, maneuverability, suspension and traction, sled pull and mud bog. Points are awarded for distance, speed or time, depending on the event.

• Day 3 — Endurance Race

  The endurance race is considered the main event of competition. For four hours, all cars race wheel-to-wheel on a track riddled with obstacles including trees, jumps, logs, railroad ties, boulders and ditches. The track is designed to push cars past their limit and it is extremely rare for any car to make it through the race without stopping for repairs. This event contributes forty percent of all points awarded throughout the competition.

Project Sponsorship

This project will require more than $30,000 to successfully build and integrate the chassis/frame/ergonomics, front/rear suspension System, steering, brakes, drivetrain/powertrain, and electrical systems. We need your help to take our dream from conception to reality! If you have the means, we'd greatly appreciate your donation, large or small. Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated!

Donate to our ChangeFunding page or directly to USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering (Enter your gift amount, select the box marked "Other" and write "Baja competition" in the next box).

Platinum Sponsors - $10,000+

• Large logo on Baja car
• Primary logo on all team apparel
• Link and logo on team website
• Membership in USD's President's Club*
• Sponsor mention in all publications
• Recognition plaque
• Car available for booking test drive

Gold Sponsors - $2,500 to $9,999

• Large logo on Baja car
• Logo on the back of team shirts
• Link and logo on team website
• Membership in USD's President's Club*
• Sponsor mention in all publications
• Recognition plaque

Silver Sponsors - $1,000 to $2,499

• Medium logo on Baja car
• Logo on the back of team shirts
• Link and logo on team website
• Membership in USD's President's Club*
• Sponsor mention in all publications
• Recognition plaque

Bronze Sponsors - $250 to $999

• Small logo on Baja car
• Link and logo on team website
• Recognition plaque

Supporters - $100 to $249

• Link and logo on team website
• Recognition certificate

2019-20 Mini Baja Sponsors

*USD donors are invited to join the President's Club with an annual giving of $1,500 or greater.

If you are interested in corporate sponsorship, check out the sponsorship options available.

Reach us at toreroracing@gmail.com or email elurkis@sandiego.edu for corporate sponsorship questions.