Iowa State Formula SAE

Iowa State Formula SAE

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Iowa State University Formula Racing
Student desinged, built, and driven
5th overall at FSAE Michigan 2025

Founded in 1994, Iowa State University's Formula SAE team competes internationally in the Formula SAE collegiate design series.

Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 05/29/2026

Meet the team for CR-30: Suspension

Our suspension subsystem had a big year with the additional tasks required of them for the business presentation and cost scenario. They are currently preparing for next season and expanding the use of simulations in their work.

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 05/27/2026

Meet the team for CR-30: Powertrain

Our Powertrain subsystem took on one of the biggest challenges in team history this year in developing and running our first-ever EV system. After years of groundwork and development, they successfully brought the team’s first electric drivetrain to life.

We’re excited to see them continue refining the system and building a strong foundation for CR-30 and the years ahead.

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 05/26/2026

Meet the team for CR-30: Final Drive

Our Final Drive subsystem has done a great job integrating the differential system into our EV car for this year. They made several in-house parts this year and helped out other subsystems where they could!

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 05/23/2026

Meet the team for CR-30: Electrical

Our electrical subsystem had a huge year redesigning all new boards for our first year as an EV team! They put in countless hours to get our car to a driving state. We are so excited to see what they do next year!

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 05/21/2026

Meet the team for CR-30: Chassis

Our chassis subsystem had a huge year from a complete redesign, to building a brand new mold, to overcoming challenges along the way to create our final product. We’re incredibly thankful for all of the hard work this group put in, along with everyone who stepped in to help make this chassis a success.

Follow along to see what they accomplish for CR-31!

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 05/07/2026

April flew by for our team! We had a fantastic month and passed a huge milestone by getting our first ever EV running at a test weekend. Our members put in an unbelievable amount of work across all subsystems this year to make this happen! Stay tuned as we move into summer testing.

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 04/30/2026

We’re excited to share a huge milestone for our team; our first electric vehicle is up and running!

It’s taken countless hours from a dedicated group of students working through setbacks to get to this point.

Still plenty of work ahead, but we’re proud to see it drive. Thank you to everyone who’s supported us along the way!

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 04/26/2026

Meet the team for CR-30: Business!

Business has been hard at work this year securing sponsors, creating team apparel, marketing the team, and keeping everything moving behind the scenes. The hard-work put in by this subsystem keeps the team running smoothly.

They’ll be presenting their business proposal for competition this Friday; good luck, Business!

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Photos from Iowa State Formula SAE's post 04/23/2026

Meet the team for CR-30: Aero!

Aero has been hard at work bringing our aero kit to life this year relying on RedBull and Migos to get them through it. This group has put in countless hours to make sure our car performs and looks its best.

We can’t wait to reveal what they’ve been working on in just a couple of weeks! In the meantime, get to know the subsystem behind the kit.

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04/19/2026

Shoutout to Donaldson for their continued support over the past several years. Their contributions help our season run smoothly and make a real difference for our team. Thank you!

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606 Bissel Road Student Innovation Center
Ames, IA
50011