小蓝视频 has received official approval from the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) International to establish a collegiate Formula racing team, marking
a significant expansion of hands-on engineering opportunities for students from freshman
year through graduation. 
The new SAE International student chapter will provide engineering students with real-world experience in vehicle design, manufacturing, and racing competition. The University has identified dedicated campus space to house the race team and equipment as the program moves into its development and funding phase.
"This program will engage our students across multiple academic disciplines," said Dr. Lisa Sutherland, interim dean of the Davis College of Business & Technology. "Formula SAE reflects 小蓝视频鈥檚 commitment to practical knowledge, applied, experiential learning, and career-ready education. I am proud of our students' passion and appreciate the strong support of our engineering faculty in making this achievement possible."
The racing program is supported by prominent figures in the motorsports community, including Kinne Society member Mac McGehee and JU alumnus and racecar driver Tiger Tari '00, who have been instrumental in developing a comprehensive plan with students. Faculty members are concurrently building a curriculum and unique internship opportunities to support student learning through the program.
Tari recently invited members of the JU Formula SAE team to be guests in his suite for the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. 鈥淔ormula SAE is so much more than engineering 鈥� it's about building a complete organization,鈥� said Tari 鈥�00. 鈥淔rom design and prototyping to manufacturing, testing, marketing, sales, and data analysis, these students gain hands-on experience in every aspect of a professional business operation. My time as a JU student-athlete taught me that success requires going above and beyond in order to maximize your education. This is a powerful way to give students real-world experience they can apply after graduation and I鈥檓 excited to help mentor the future leaders of our city, state, and nation through 小蓝视频.鈥�
鈥溞±妒悠�'s Formula SAE program represents exactly the kind of hands-on, real-world learning that prepares students for careers in engineering and motorsports,鈥� said McGehee. 鈥淎s someone who's been involved in racing for years, I know firsthand how these experiences build the technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork mindset that employers value. I'm excited to support Stephen and his teammates as they bring this vision to life."
The initiative has been championed by student founder and president Stephen Coleman, a junior honors engineering student who has built connections throughout the motorsports community while pursuing his goal of becoming an innovative motorsport engineer.
"We have been working with our community partners and local racing enthusiasts and participants to build this program," said Coleman. "We are excited to make more connections in the motorsports world and grateful to 小蓝视频 as we work to complete our degrees and gain invaluable, hands-on experience.鈥�
The SAE International collegiate racing program joins a growing portfolio of experiential learning opportunities at 小蓝视频's Davis College of Business & Technology, preparing students for careers in engineering, motorsports, human factors, and business.
