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About us
UCalgary Baja is a competitive group of talented and determined engineering students striving to expand their horizons, earn experience, and network with leading companies in their respective fields. Our team comprises 6 subteams: Drivetrain, Logistics, Suspension, Chassis and Ergonomics, Steering, and Electrical and Testing. Each subteam is mentored by one of our talented leads.
In their first year on UCalgary Baja, junior members are a vital part of our team. This year, we recruited 17 new members onto the team during our recruitment process. This big addition allows the team to provide an enhanced educational experience for more students than ever before. Adding junior members allows us to complete bigger projects and increase the amount of in-house fabrication we can do, reducing our reliance on outside sponsors and contractors.
We at UCalgary Baja foster an environment of personal growth and try our best to ensure that new members are included in all aspects of the team. Each new member takes the lead on a junior project, which includes designing, testing, and manufacturing a crucial part of the build. This sets us apart from other teams who do not necessarily give out design work to new members.
This past year, a junior member learned how to use a four-axis CNC machine to make a custom u-joint that performed admirably in competition. We aim to provide a fulfilling experience to new members that will complement their in-class education and encourage them to develop into capable engineers and proven leaders with the skills and knowledge that employers need and want. We strive to bridge the gap between education and application by providing experience in a fun and memorable way.
Which Sub Team Will You Choose?
Take a Closer Look at Our Sub Teams
Drivetrain
The drivetrain subteam plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient power transfer from the engine to the wheels, overseeing key components such as gearboxes, axles, and driveshafts. Through hands-on learning and mentorship, members develop a comprehensive skill set in CAD, FEA, CAM, and machining, empowering them to design, analyze, and manufacture critical vehicle components with a focus on innovation and practical application
Suspension
The suspension subteam manages the vehicle’s manoeuvrability and handling capabilities. As an offroad buggy, suspension setups must endure all terrain types, including rough rocks and fast jumps. Beyond their endurance capabilities, the vehicle’s handling characteristics are determined through rigorous development of the suspension geometry in simulation software and hand calculations. This subteam collaborates frequently with the chassis and steering subteams to optimize geometries. Suspension assemblies primarily comprised of arms, shocks, steering knuckles, and rear bearing carriers.
Chassis and Ergonomics
Step into the world of the Chassis and Ergonomics Team, where comfort meets performance in every curve and contour. With an eye for detail and a passion for perfection, they sculpt the backbone of our vehicle, ensuring it's not just built to last, but to excel. From optimizing seating positions to fine-tuning weight distribution, they're the architects of a ride that feels as good as it looks. Join us as we push the boundaries of design and functionality, driven by the ingenuity of our Chassis and Ergonomics Team.
Steering
In the steering subteam, we design and develop the steering behaviors of the car. This includes the turning radius, the ratio between the seeing pinion and rack, and implementing Ackerman geometry. every year we use a wide variety of machining techniques and software to bring our designs to life, ranging from FEA analysis to professional CNC machining. Our goal is to develop the most compact and lightweight system to achieve the optimal driving dynamics.
Our Team leads.
These are our team leads for the 2024 season. Team leads put in a lot of extra hours coordinating, mentoring, and helping their junior subteam members learn new design and manufacturing methods.
Team Captain
Joshua
Gall
Team Captain
I am in my final of mechanical engineering. This is my fifth and final year on the team!
Business Lead
Samuel
Garcia
Business subteam Lead
I am a Mechanical engineering major.
Electrical Lead
Alex
Buzdugan
Electrical subteam Lead. I am in my fifth and final year of Electrical Engineering.
Suspension Lead
Noah
Crawford
Suspension subteam lead. I am a second year mechanical engineering major.
Power Train Lead
Hewitt
Yee
Power Train subteam lead. I am a third year mechanical engineering major.
Final Drive Lead
Matthias
Preusser
Fina Drive subteam lead
second year mechanical engineering major.
Steering Lead
Abigail
Halvorson
Steering subteam lead.
I am a second year mechanical engineering major
Software Lead
Brock
Tomlinson
Software sub-team lead, third year software engineering major
Ergonomics Lead
Luke
Allard
Ergonomics subteam lead. I am a third year mechanical engineering major
Meet the Rest of the Team
This is the rest of our amazing Baja team, each of the following members are part of different subteams, mentored by our leads above. They are all enthusiastic, hard working, and dedicated members of our team.
Jayen Hirani
Electrical Member
Daniel Azozie
Electrical Member
Kaleb Chhoa
Chassis Member
Brandon Teichroeb
Steering Member
Connor Wrubleski
Chassis Member
Hashir Yaqoob
Drivetrain Member
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Evan Myers
Drivetrain Member
Prithish Sathish Kumar
Electrical Member
Manveer Buttar
Drivetrain Member
Monaghan McWillis
Suspension Member
THE
NUMBERS
STUDENTS
48
Our team is composed of 29 bold engineering students who wish to expand their skills, test their limits, and challenge their abilities.
GROWTH
200%
Our team is exploding this year with over double the size compared to last year.
SUBTEAMS
7
We have 7 subteams on our team. This encourages students to pick a segment in the group they strive in, or challenge themselves to learn something new.
FOUNDED
1990
Out team has stood the test of time. Founded in 1990, we have years of experience helping others who love a challenge find a place to spread their wings and test how far they can go.
SCHOOL YEARS
4
On average, our team members spend 4 years with us, being able to experience everything our team has to offer, from competitions to manufacturing and the logistics of operation.
COMPETITION RANKING
Top 30
Our team is one of the leading BAJA SAE teams in Canada, each year we strive to reach newer heights and higher rankings, joining us on the adventure of a lifetime!
Logistics
The Business and Software Team is the most vital to the team's continued operation, we handle tasks for both the competition, the team and Schulich School of Engineering. We handle generating a majority of the money needed for operation of the club, travel funds and itinerary, additionally we handle this very website, the programming for our onboard data collection system and our social media pages. As part of our responsibility to our sponsors we handle organizing and training all of our members to an industry standard level, all of our work from software, sponsorship, professional outreach, CAD and manufacturing processes.
Electrical
The electrical team is pivotal in ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of the racing car during competitions. They design robust electronics and safety mechanisms capable of withstanding the rigors of endurance racing. Additionally, they provide technological support to other sub-teams, integrating data collection systems that directly influence the design process for all components. Their responsibilities encompass designing, testing, and optimizing electrical systems while leveraging data to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
