Combustion Leadership
Wisconsin Racing has a rich tradition of success with internal combustion racecars in the Formula SAE competitions. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has had an internal combustion team since 1988.
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Justin Xie | Technical Director
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Dylan Studden | Team Principal
Troy Sonnleitner | Business Lead
Business Team
The business team works to build a public image for Wisconsin Racing through social media, public relations and sponsorship acquisition. We are also responsible for competition items such as the cost report and the business presentation.
Team Members: Ben Hewitt, Karissa Maciolek
Rishi Patel | Electronics Lead
Electrical Team
The electrical subteam is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing of all electronic components on the vehicle. In addition to managing the distribution of power to all components and sensors, the electrical team is also responsible for the acquisition and transmission of vehicle data.
Team Members: Rishi Patel, Alex Halloran, Nathan Husemoller, Jacob Hoeg
Dylan Studden | Powertrain Lead
Powertrain Team
From simulation to fabrication, the powertrain team designs, fabricates, and tests nearly all engine components and subsystems necessary to create a high performance powertrain package. We convert fuel to fun.
Team Members: Dylan Studden, Louie Meysembourg, Ellie Pecore, Nate Guth, Galen Riley, Jack Rickelmann, Alex Shozda
Alex Miller | Aerodynamics Lead
Aerodynamics Team
The aerodynamics team for the combustion car collaborates closely with their electric equivalents. They are responsible for manufacturing any parts of the car that are carbon fiber, mainly the monocoque, bodywork, and the wings.
Team Members: Troy Sonnleitner, Lenea Guse, Ted Burns
Justin Xie | Chassis Lead
Chassis Team
The chassis team works to harness the power created by the powertrain team by putting it to the ground in the fastest and most efficient way possible. They are responsible for the hybrid monocoque frame, steering, suspension, and vehicle dynamics to make Wisconsin Racing vehicles some of the best handling in the world.
Team Members: Evan Hanson, Evan Siira, Jack Tamar
Alumni
2018
Isaiah Mitchell
Technical Director, Aero Lead; 2015-2018
Eric “Knob” Maciolek
Team Principal, Powertrain Lead; 2014-2018
Cal Kirley
Powertrain Lead; 2014-2018
Alex Katz
Powertrain Lead, Lead Machinist; 2014-2018
Jason Elder
Chassis Lead, Powertrain; 2014-2018
Dylan Vassar
Aero/Ergo Lead; 2013-2018
Matt Hanson
Aero/Ergo; 2016-2018
Derek Pauls
Powertrain; 2014-2017
2017
Spencer Clark
Aero/Ergo Lead, Data Aq.; 2011-2017
Alex Gehrke
Tech Director; 2015-2017
Mark Lemancik
Electrical Lead; 2014-2016
Dana Paz
Team Principal; 2015-2016
Jordan Paz
Powertrain R&D; 2014-2017
Ted Vaala
Powertrain; 2014-2017
2016
Stephen Krug
Technical Director, Chassis & Dynamics; 2013-2016
2015
David Klos
R&D and Simulation; 2009-2015
Kevin Richard
Chassis Group Leader; 2011-2015
Michael Rademacher
Composites; 2011-2015
Teddy Berman
Financial Director; 2010-2015
2014
Eric Hutchinson
Technical Director; 2010 - 2014
Jeff Blair
Powertrain/Dyno, Calibrations
Keaton Hilby
Chassis Group Leader
Mike Tuma
Powertrain Group Leader; 2012-2014
2013
Kevin Higgins
Technical Director, Engine Calibration; 2009-2013
Tyler Nicholson
Driveline Design, Powertrain Group Leader; 2009-2013
Adam Horan
Manufacturing; 2009-2013
