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We are looking for volunteers for our 17th Formula Hybrid+Electric competition season! We have roles for all skill levels in all of our departments, and can accommodate most schedules. We have positions that are completely virtual, hybrid, or on track in May 2023, so please take a moment to let us know how you would like to be involved this year by completing this quick form. You can also find the overview of volunteer roles here, and we encourage you to share this information with anyone you think would be interested in joining us this year. Please reach out to us with your questions, and we look forward to working with you this year!
Please find the Formula Hybrid + Electric Rules for 2023 posted in Student Documents, found here. Keep in mind that we will continue making minor changes to this document, and teams should continue to check the Documents page for updated iterations, as we will not usually announce when we post changes. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, via email or the ticketing system.
Teams are encouraged to read this article from Siemens, one of our technology sponsors FH+E. Siemens helped support this team from Germany with software available to all of our current FH+E teams. For questions about how Siemens can best support your team, please reach out to us, or directly to Mr. Leigh Anderson, Director of the Global Academic Partnering Program.
“Learn & Compete-A Primer for Formula SAE, Formula Student and Formula Hybrid +Electric Teams", Second Edition
The second edition of “Learn & Compete-A Primer” was released on Thursday, July 7th at the Formula Student UK competition at Silverstone.
Compared to the first edition, which came out 10 years go in 2012, this second edition has many revised and 17 new chapters, including ones on Sponsorship, The Design Process, Racing Brake Systems, Threaded Fasteners, Data Acquisition and Getting Through Mechanical Technical Inspection.
It also has a short (10 page) chapter on Passing Electrical Technical Inspection. With all the new material, it is now split into 2 volumes. Volume 1 covers team organization, project/process management and design topics, while Volume 2 deals with car build, test and development, and at the competition.
The contributors include many renowned Design Judges such as Pat Clarke, Steve Fox, David Gould, Edward Kasprzak, Tony Lyscio and Doug Milliken, Paul Messier, and Suzanne Royce, retired Chief Scrutineer for Formula 1 in the USA.
The Forwards have been written by Ross Brawn and Pat Symonds.
The books are available for purchase here from Kimberley Media.
Very special thanks to iRacing and McLaren Applied for being generous sponsors for our 2nd Annual Virtual Racing Challenge. We are grateful for your continued support and this would not be possible without you.
Thank you to Podium eSports for hosting us, and to the incredible broadcasting team of Ryan Bauer, Kenneth Bueno, and Michael Johnson.
Results from our Virtual Racing Challenge and Wheel to Wheel Competition:
Virtual Racing Challenge Trophies
First Place: Illinois Institute of Technology, David De La Fuente
Second Place: Carnegie Mellon University, Dexter Czuba
Third Place: University of Victoria, Connor Federico
Virtual Racing Challenge Honorable Mentions
Best Initial Run: Northeastern University, Boon Yang Koh
Best Final Run: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Alex Rivera
Virtual Racing Challenge Participants:
Boston University, Matthew Berger
Carnegie Mellon University, Dexter Czuba
Illinois Institute of Technology, David De La Fuente
Lawrence Tech, Michael Testani
University of Victoria, Connor Federico
Middlebury College, Louis Parizeau
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Kyle Thome, Robi Roy
Northeastern University, Boon Yang Koh
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Alex Rivera
Wheel to Wheel Competition Competitors
Andrew Benagh, BRD
David De La Fuente, Illinois Institute of Technology
Connor Federico, University of Victoria
Boon Yang Koh, Northeastern University
Alexander Rivera, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Francois Shink, BRD
Kyle Thome, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Wheel to Wheel: First Heat Results
Francois Shink, BRD
Boon Yang Koh, Northeastern University
Alexander Rivera, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Wheel to Wheel: Final Heat Results
Andrew Benagh, BRD
Alexander Rivera, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Boon Yang Koh, Northeastern University
Special Thanks to our Blue Ribbon Drivers/Coaches:
Andrew Benagh (Chief Judge and Organizer)
Robert Abrams
Logan McKinzie
Francois Shink
Tim Stevens
Derek White
Murphy Nichols
Ryan Field
Robert Bradshaw
Links to Watch Final Broadcast:
Join us on June 10th at 8PM EST for our Virtual Racing Challenge Grand Finale! We will watch the teams compete in a fun, FH+E spirited event, that will be live broadcasted for all to attend. The winners of the Virtual Racing Competition will also be announced, so be sure to tune in using one of the platforms below, and reach out to us with any questions you have.
You can find the official photos and video from the 2022 Competition here, and on the website under "Competition--History--Year Competition Year--2022".
Please reach out if you have any questions, and enjoy!
Looking to start your 2023 team off on the right foot? Start now by completing the Mentor Request form and be as detailed as possible so we can help find your team just the right fit. Head over to the Document tab and follow the instructions on the "Mentor 2022-2023" form. Be sure to use the Upload system for submissions, and reach out to us with any questions.
We need your feedback! Please complete this short survey to help us better prepare for upcoming competitions. The survey is open through May 23 and please reach out to us if you have any questions.
The Scoring Summary has been posted, and you can find it here. Each team will be receiving their individual feedback from the Design and Presentation events via email by Thursday, May 12.
