UMFT

UMFT, which stands for University of Michigan Formula Team, is a student project at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus. The team is dedicated to designing, building, and competing with a Formula-style open-wheel race car. This endeavor is part of the Formula Student competition, a global engineering challenge where university teams design and construct a prototype race car to be judged on various criteria, including performance, cost, and business planning.

The UMFT program provides students with hands-on experience in automotive engineering, project management, and teamwork. Participants are involved in all phases of vehicle development, from initial concept and design using CAD software to manufacturing, testing, and ultimately, competing. The team typically comprises students from various engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering, as well as students from business and design programs.

The Formula Student competition itself is structured to simulate real-world engineering and business scenarios. Teams are judged not only on the performance of their car on a track during dynamic events like acceleration, skid pad, and endurance races, but also on static events such as design reviews, cost analysis, and marketing presentations. UMFT, like other participating teams, aims to achieve high rankings in these events, showcasing their technical prowess and innovative solutions. The project serves as a valuable educational platform, fostering innovation and preparing students for careers in the automotive and engineering industries.