Overview
Ravens Racing is a multidisciplinary student engineering team from Carleton University that competes in the internationally recognized Formula SAE series. Since 1998, our team has been designing, manufacturing, testing, and racing quarter-scale, formula-style vehicles that embody innovation and performance.
With over 100 active members from diverse academic backgrounds, Ravens Racing provides students with hands-on experience in design, manufacturing, and systems integration, bridging the gap between theory and real-world engineering.
Following a year dedicated to vehicle redesign and fundraising, Ravens Racing is now focused on the development and manufacturing of an all-new racecar platform powered by a Kawasaki ZX6R engine. Throughout the 2026–2027 season, our team is working to bring this new platform to life through engineering, manufacturing, testing, and collaboration across multiple disciplines. This project allows students to develop technical and professional skills while gaining valuable experience that prepares them for careers in the aerospace, automotive, business, and technology sectors.
The Background
Ravens Racing’s mission goes beyond building race cars; we build engineers and industry professionals. Our members are united by a passion for design, motorsport, and innovation, applying classroom knowledge to tackle real engineering challenges.
The Formula SAE project gives students the opportunity to:
- Collaborate across disciplines in a professional design environment
- Solve complex mechanical and manufacturing problems
- Develop leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
- Through this experience, Ravens Racing fosters creativity, technical growth, and professional readiness in every member.
The Rollout
Your contribution directly fuels our team’s success by supporting:
- Material Costs: Funding the purchase of metals, composites, and other materials required to manufacture student-designed components.
- Off-the-Shelf Components: Covering essential parts such as suspension hardware, electronics, and drivetrain components for our redesigned car.
- Competition Expenses: Enabling the team to transport our vehicle, tools, and members to international Formula SAE events for testing and competition.
Every dollar raised is invested into student learning, helping Ravens Racing provide a real-world engineering experience that prepares students for the challenges of modern industry.
The Impact
Your support helps shape the next generation of engineers and industry professionals. By contributing to Ravens Racing, you’re not just helping build a car, you’re helping build student potential. Through design, manufacturing, and testing, our members gain invaluable hands-on experience that reinforces their classroom learning and inspires them to pursue innovation in their careers. The skills they develop, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and technical expertise, will carry them far beyond university.