By Staff Writer Rivka Wolin

The Motorsports Club is an organization that under takes BAJA SAE,  an intercollegiate design competition. It consists of regional competitions that simulate real-world engineering design. Students are asked to build an off-road vehicle that will survive rough terrain and occasionally water. In addition to the racing events, competitions also include Shark Tank-esque sales presentations and proof of design presentations. Students of all majors are welcomed, and in many cases needed.

What is the club’s goal?

The Motorsports’ Clubs goal is to give students an opportunity to learn more about engineering, business, and design principles while working to compete in the annual BAJA SAE competitions around the country.

What activities do you hope to host in the future? 

We hope to host various events on campus such as fun gaming nights and open nights for students to come and learn about the club.

What would you say for a student that wants to join?

For a student that wants to join, our club is open to every major and any student that is willing to learn and participate in the work we do.

When are your meetings held this semester ?

We hold weekly meetings at noon on Tuesdays, and we have our workshop nights at 7P.M. every Tuesday and Thursday.

Who are your officers?

Our President is Jacob Orr, our Vice President is Aiden Taylor, Alex Taylor is our Treasurer, Jacob Dicken is our Secretary and Zachary Jagodzinski is our Historian.

From left to right, each team member is Nicholas Leberfinger, Jacob Orr, Zachary Jagodzinski (back), Alex Horwitz (front in muddy clothes), Brett Eckenrode, Jonathon Hileman, Benjamin Leffler, Alex Taylor (back, muddy clothes), Aiden Taylor (front, sitting down), Austin Stivanson, Jacob Dicken, and Brennan Heist.

 

For more information:

Head to the Penn State Altoona Motorsports Club Website and Instagram!