Pack Motorsports North Carolina State University

2020 Sponsorship Packet

Pack Motorsports is North Carolina State University’s Formula SAE (Society of Auto-

motive Engineers) team. The team has 34 returning members that are responsible for design-

ing and manufacturing each of the five vehicle subsystems: chassis, suspension, aerodynam-

ics, powertrain, and electronics. Each subsystem requires its members to practice good or-

ganizational, managerial, and engineering skills. Throughout the development of each subsys-

tem, members design for manufacturability, packaging, cost, reliability, and effectiveness.

In 2020, the team will be traveling to competitions in Michigan and California. At these

competitions, teams are judged on their ability to design a reliable and functional vehicle at a

reasonable cost. Teams must deliver reports on their design process and cost of the car as if

they are selling their car to a consumer. Additionally, teams compete against one another in

dynamic driving events to prove their car’s performance and reliability.

Meet the team

Competition

Static Events Dynamic Events

Engineering Design: 200 points Acceleration: 100 points

Cost Analysis: 100 points Skid-pad: 75 points

Business Presentation: 75 points Autocross: 125 points

Endurance: 225 points

Fuel Efficiency: 100 points

What is Formula SAE?

Formula SAE is a collegiate design competition hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The competition challenges students from universities around the world to design, build, and test a formula-style race car. It is broken into two types of events: static and dynamic.

Recent Cars

2016-2017

WM-17 was the first year that the team went to two FSAE competitions. The car featured carbon fiber suspension components and increased down force. Additionally, the car

was the lightest in recent years at 452 lbs.

FSAE Michigan

FSAE Lincoln

58th Overall

11th Overall

2017-2018

WM-18 had many major design changes that led to performance gains in all areas. Nota-bly, it had a new center fed intake system that reduced weight and increased power significantly. In Lincoln, this car achieved

2nd place in Acceleration.

FSAE Michigan

FSAE Lincoln

67th Overall

27th Overall

2018-2019

WM-19 was an evolution of the WM-18 car, but with a focus on reliability and weight-reduction. Big changes include the shift to a single radiator, MoTeC L180 integration, rear wing DRS, and a custom steering wheel with a screen, integrated shift lights, and driver controls. It’s reliability-oriented

design led it to a top 10 finish at Lincoln.

FSAE Michigan

FSAE Lincoln

50th Overall

6th Overall

The 2020 competition year will be an important year for Pack Motorsports. This year will

mark our transition into building two vehicles: the combustion-based WM-20 and the electric-

based WM-20E. Because it will be our first foray into building an electric car, we will be retro-

fitting the WM-19 chassis to house the new electrical components. With offsetting the cost of a

new chassis, we can focus the budget into obtaining an electric motor, batteries, controller,

and high voltage safety equipment.

The goal for WM-20E is simple: to set the foundation for the future. With this in mind, WM-20E

will only have the basic functions. There will be no regenerative braking and there will be no

torque biasing. What it will have is a single electric motor mated to a quaife differential and

continue to be rear-wheel driven. Above all, WM-20E will set good engineering practices that

will enable the team to achieve more and reach higher in the future.

Formula E

Support Us As a sponsor of Pack Motorsports you will be contributing to the advancement of a small group of highly motivated and talented students’ knowledge in several areas that are not

covered in a traditional engineering curriculum.

Design Manufacturing Testing

Pack Motorsports members face real-world problems and create innovative solutions. Our members work with a variety of programs, many of which are not available to general NC State students, to aid in

their design and analysis.

All of our members are trained on various machines, including the mill and lathe, in addition to basic fabrication and welding. These skills are not normally covered in a traditional engineering education. It helps our members design parts for manufacturability and ease

of assembly.

After manufacturing, our members begin the process of testing and tuning the car. First, we must ensure that all of the parts designed meet our safety and performance specifications. Secondly, the team uses data logged by the car to tune the vehicle for optimum

performance.

Manufacturing Expenses Suspension $8,720

Chassis $3,800

Engine $10,563

Drivetrain $7,258

Data Acquisition $3,000

Electronics $19,060

Shop Maintenance and Tooling $4,960

Aerodynamics $14,500

$61,861

Competition Expenses Truck Rentals $1,900

Diesel $4,225

Lodging $3,080

Competition Fees $4,800

$12,005

Total $85,866

2020 Budget

Sponsorship

PARTNER SILVER GOLD PLATINUM BRONZE

$500+ $3,000+ $5,000+ $10,000+ $1,000+

TAX BENEFITS*

NAME AND LOGO ON WEBSITE

NAME AND LOGO ON PRINTED MATERIALS

NAME AND LOGO ON COMPETITION CARS

NAME AND LOGO ON ALL CLOTHING

COMPANY BANNER DISPLAYED AT EVENTS**

LARGE COMPANY LOGO ON COMPETITION CARS

COMPLIMENTARY TEAM APPAREL

INVITATION TO PACK MOTORSPORTS EVENTS

PRIORITY LOGO SIZING AND PLACEMENT

SPECIAL APPEARANCES AT CORPORATE EVENTS***

Specific benefits are given based on the sponsor’s level of contribution.

* Pack Motorsports is a 501c3 and donations are tax deductible.

** Banner shall be provided by the sponsor.

*** Limited to events held within 400 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Contact Us

wolfpackmotorsports.wordpress.ncsu.edu

wolfpackmotorsports@ncsu.edu

(330) 749-4934

911 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606