Clarkson University Baja SAE has successful season.

The Clarkson University Baja SAE team, now in its 46th year, had a remarkable 2024 season, competing in one SAE event and two non-SAE competitions. The team participated in races held in Williamsport, PA, Quebec City, QC, and their home event, the "OktoBAJAfest" at Clarkson's Seven Springs, organized by Clarkson Baja alumni.

Baja SAE challenges students with real-world engineering design projects. Teams design and build off-road vehicles capable of withstanding tough terrain, water, and mud. The competition simulates the process of introducing a new product to the consumer industrial market, requiring students to manage every aspect-from design and manufacturing to promotion and financial support.

In May 2024, Clarkson's Baja team entered the Baja SAE Pennsylvania race with a newly redesigned 4WD system, finishing 27th overall out of 107 teams. The team achieved a 21st place finish in the Hill Climb and 19th in the Suspension event. Earlier in February, at the EDN race in Quebec City hosted by Laval University, they finished 10th overall, with standout performances including 4th in Suspension and 8th in Acceleration.

Then at the 2023 OktoBAJAfest, the team ran two cars, placing 3rd and 4th overall, with top finishes in the Hill Climb (1st and 2nd), Endurance (2nd), and Baja Cross (2nd). The team consists of 25-30 students from a variety of majors, demonstrating the collaborative and interdisciplinary spirit that defines the Clarkson Baja SAE team.

In picture Left to right and front to back: Ryan Truscott, Aspen Tripp, Lucas Ricci, Will Schlosser, Elijah Greenberg, RJ Jacobson, Clay Reagon, James Keach, Akari Harada, Luke Owens (driver), Jacob Cassi, Eli Thetford, Kaitlinn Campana, Taylor Clayton, Damon Brownell, Colin Harrison, Clark White, and Tristian Adrian