Mid-Season Update

It's been a busy push for the team, but we are proud to present to you the annual mid-season review of the 2012 Queen's Formula SAE Team. This update highlights some of the key improvements that the team is introducing with the 2012 vehicle, as well as serving to build an informed fan-base for the team. Take a peek for yourself!

2012 Queen's Formula SAE Mid-Season Review

The team would also like to recognize Honda Canada for renewing their sponsorship this week for the 2012 season!

23/01/2012 by Dan

 

Happy Holidays!

With Christmas just around the corner and the busiest semester yet just behind us, the team is enjoying a well deserved rest over the holidays. Although the updates here have been sparse, the past semester has seen very strong development. The team size has doubled thanks to a successful recruitment pursuit, and new supporters are being brought on board on a seemingly weekly basis. On the technology front, significant development has resulted in weight reductions across every system, and a vehicle that is on track of meeting the team’s 450 pound, March 1st drive deadline.

The team will be releasing a mid-season report shortly; for now, we’ll give you a few teasers of the 2012 car:

That's all for now. On behalf of the entire team, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

24/12/2011 by Dan

 

Thank you to our latest supporters!

The entire Queen's Formula SAE Team would like to thank their newest industry sponsors who have helped this project through both financial and in-kind donations:

We would like to thank our newest Gold level sponsor, Transformix Engineering!

 

We would like to thank our newest Silver level sponsors, Carpenter Technology, Canadian Tire Kingston and NP Aerospace!

 

We would like to thank the following new Bronze level sponsors:

The Collector's Guild Kingston

Levac Supply

Novelis Global Technology Center

S G Christmas Steel

Sydenham Welding

Expect an update to our sponsorship section in the coming future!

17/10/2011 by Dan

 

1000 Islands Poker Run

Once again, the Queen's Formula SAE Design Team displayed the vehicle at the 1000 Islands Poker Run in Kingston. We were set up in front of City Hall, and got a lot of attention and positive reviews from the community. Thank you to the City of Kingston and Poker Runs America for hosting the event. Below are a few photos from the event:

Also, look for us in tomorrow's (Monday's) edition of the Kingston Whig-Standard, who will be publishing an article about the team!

07/08/2011 by Dan

 

Queen's Formula Year End Report

The Queen's Formula SAE Design Team would like to thank all of its sponsors who helped us attend two international competitions, and get to where we are today. We are releasing a review of the 2011 competitive season, available here!

Even though our competitive season is over, look for us at the following events this summer:

1000 Islands Poker Run, Outside City Hall, Kingston, ON
            August 5th, 5 – 8 PM
            August 6th, 11 AM – 4 PM
St. Lawrence Auto Club (St. LAC) Autocross, Picton Airfield, Picton, ON
            August 7th, TBA
St. LAC Autocross, Shannonville Motorsport Park (SMP), Shannonville, ON
            August 21st, TBA
St. LAC Autocross, SMP, Shannonville, ON
            September 4th, TBA
Queen’s University Frosh Week, Queen’s Campus, Various times/locations
            September 6th – 11th
Queen’s University Sidewalk Sale, University St, Kingston, ON
            September 9th, 9 AM – 4 PM
University of Toronto Shootout, Mosport Track, ON
            October 1st, 9AM – 5 PM

19/07/2011 by Dan

 

Canada Day 2011!

Today we took part in the local Kingston Canada Day Parade, and gathered quite an audience! We followed the motorcycles in the parade, and even had the chance to do a few burnouts in the parade. Here`s a few photos from the day:

We`d like to thank the City of Kingston and all our sponsors for making this day possible!

01/07/2011 by Dan

 

California Dreamin'

With another month of testing and training, the Formula SAE California competition was a much more regimented event for the team than Michigan. The team had time to focus on driver training and preparation for static events, which lead to a more accurate result of the vehicle’s and team’s true ability. Some of the highlights of the competition:

15th in Cost
26th in Autocross
38th Overall

Despite a competitive standing and flawless driving car during endurance, the car failed to restart during the driver change, omitting us from earning 40% of the points designated in competition.

Although the competitive season for the vehicle is over, the car will be showcased at several events in Kingston and South-East Ontario, including the Kingston Canada Day Parade this Friday; a more comprehensive list will be posted soon. You can also expect a year-end report in the coming week reviewing the competitive season of the Q11.

We’d also like to thank our newest sponsors, Coach Canada and Kingston Norman Rogers Airport. Coach Canada provided ground transportation during the California trip, and Kingston Norman Rogers Airport provided a testing facility for our vehicle.

27/06/2011 by Dan

 

We’re Back! (From Michigan)

For our young team, the Michigan competition can be highlighted greatest not through our placing, but through the lessons learned. As the first experience through design, presentation, and cost events for almost the entire team, we stood strong and greatly appreciated the feedback from judges. Although there was little driver experience on the team, the car was driven strong in endurance and only got removed from the competition at driver change due to an oil leak; a typical culprit.

Despite being barely back from competition, work is already well underway improving and preparing the vehicle for the California competition in June. Data acquisition is being installed, improvements are being made to the fuel system, oil leaks are being rectified, and all-around the vehicle is being improved mechanically and cosmetically. We look forward to making FSAE California the true test of ourselves and our vehicle.

18/05/2011 by Dan

 

First Drive Today!

With the Michigan competition only days away, the car drove for the first time this afternoon. Despite putting the vehicle through its paces, we encountered no mechanical issues, and just a few minor oil leaks to sort out in the coming days.

The 2011 season has been marked with stumbles and roadblocks, yet despite all that we have managed to produce a vehicle we are all proud of. We would like to thank our sponsors for all their support and making this opportunity possible! Below is a picture of the new vehicle (the Q11) in action at the Kingston Airport:

7/05/2011 by Dan

 

Progress! We're nearing completion

It's been a busy fall and winter with much progress made and our car is nearing completion. Currently undergoing final weld with powder coat taking place later this week courtesy of CIC coatings. Check out the 2nd edition of the QFSAE Report here! We're looking forward to first drive soon but for now enjoy the pictures.

5/04/2011 By Curtis

 

The Complete Engineer

We're excited to be featured in the winter issue of The Complete Engineer which you can check out here (page 5). The Complete Engineer is the Queen's Applied Science magazine and and we are excited to be profiled. 

We have been extremely busy through the winter and spring with design finished and manufacturing nearing completion. This year we are hoping to build on our successes from last year by once again attending two competitions (FSAE Michigan and California) this year armed with a brand new aerodynamics package. We are still actively fund raising for competitions so please don't hesitate to contact us if you are interested in supporting us or finding our more information about our team.

2/03/2011 By Curtis

 

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