Tennessee Baja Racing

Baja SAE - Design. Build. Compete.

Each year, we attend a competition where we test our vehicle and are judged on our design. Competition events include:

Static Events

• Vehicle Design

Teams present their design to a panel of industry experts who evaluate their engineering decisions.

• Cost Reduction

Teams are encouraged to reduce the cost of their designs and must submit a prototype cost and cost reduction report.

• Business Proposal

Teams compete against others in a mock request for proposal scenario.

• Technical Inspection

Vehicles are required to pass a thorough technical inspection to ensure they are safe and follow the rules.

Dynamic Events

• Traction

Teams compete for the greatest distance or the fastest time in hill climb or sled pull events.

• Acceleration

Vehicles must accelerate from a standstill and cover a distance in the fastest time.

• Maneuverability

Vehicles must maneuver an autocross-style course with sharp corners, steep grades, and more.

• Suspension

Teams must navigate a rigorous set of obstacles, including trenches, rocks, logs, and jumps in the fastest time.

• Endurance

A 4-hour wheel-to-wheel endurance race. Teams must complete the most laps in the set time.

Learn more about BajaSAE competitions