Knickerbocker Motorsports

07/12/2022

We’d love to thank for selecting our team as the winner of their award, and figured you might enjoy witnessing the check’s trip from the Michigan International Speedway to campus!

GM’s drive to increase diversity is one that is shared deeply among our team. CUFR tries to implement the concepts of inclusivity and accessibility constantly by making our team as accessible as possible.

CUFR is one of the largest clubs at Columbia, and our members come from 20+ countries, study 25+ majors, and span Columbia’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Our Executive Board is 50% female for the third year in a row. By fleshing out the non-engineering portions of our team, we create opportunities for members of all backgrounds. We host events open to the whole Columbia community like trips to automotive-related events in NYC and open meetings. CUFR is a welcoming space for anyone and everyone at Columbia.

04/01/2022

We're very excited to announce that we will be hosting a Spring Car Reveal Event on Friday, April 22nd at 7pm at Carleton Commons (Mudd Building at Columbia University, New York, NY). At this Reveal we will showcase our Internal Combustion (IC) Vehicle and Electric Vehicle (EV). A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into making these cars a reality and we are extremely excited and proud to show them off to you!

Here is the RSVP link with more details on the event: https://lnkd.in/eYfK62bf , please fill it out if you would like to attend.

We hope you will join us on this festive occasion to celebrate and connect with us!

03/04/2022

As we are gradually getting closer to the EV and IC competitions, the team has been working hard to finish up the cars. Here are some updates on that progress in a Winter Recap Newsletter! We still have some ways to go so look forward to seeing the cars fully come together in the upcoming weeks!!!

Also a reminder to join the page, Columbia University Formula Racing, as that will be more up to date with content and where we will mainly be posting on in the future. Thanks!

12/27/2021

It has been a busy couple months for the team! We have been safely pushing forward despite the pandemic and are excited to share updates about our progress this semester through a Semester Recap Newsletter. Enjoy!!

Also a reminder to join the page, Columbia University Formula Racing, as that will be more up to date with content. Thanks!

04/08/2021

Happening today and tomorrow! Join us from 5:30-6:30pm for our annual design reviews.

Dear Alumni, Professors, Sponsors, and Students,

Join Columbia University Formula Racing (CUFR) for their annual design review of their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and Electric Vehicle (EV)!

Click the link below for more information.

https://mailchi.mp/a23c4bae454d/jg8uspe3ox

03/29/2021

Dear Alumni, Professors, Sponsors, and Students,

Join Columbia University Formula Racing (CUFR) for their annual design review of their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and Electric Vehicle (EV)!

Click the link below for more information.

https://mailchi.mp/a23c4bae454d/jg8uspe3ox

03/15/2021

Daniel Halmos, CC 21’, is this year’s Vice President External. Dan is a veteran member, joining his freshman semester in fall 2017. His contributions include: Chassis subteam (2017-2018); EV low voltage lead/chief, FSAE North trip (2018-2019); EE treasurer, HV charging cart, inverter testing, LV design (2019-2020); VP External, competition/sponsorship support (2020-2021).
Dan says, “I am amazed at how much we as a team have progressed since I first joined, the ambition we take upon ourselves, and the tact with which we pursue them. I am humbled to be working so many people much more capable than myself and I can't wait to see the exciting new directions our club takes.”

02/28/2021

Tyler Riddle, SEAS 21’, is this year’s Chief Electrical Engineer. Joining the team in Fall 2019, Tyler comes from the Portland, Oregon area. Some of Tyler’s contributions have included shutdown circuit/insulation monitoring device testing (2020 EV), charging shutdown design (2020EV), Inverter and MCU software design (2021 EV), and low voltage wiring harness design (2021EV). Tyler is the third Chief EE since the club started designing electric vehicles in 2018.
Tyler says, “[I’m] excited at the possibility of getting the EV up and running! Whether or not we can attend competition I'm pleased with the design work achieved so far and am looking forward to the rest of the season.”

02/10/2021

February Monthly Newsletter. See what the team has developed over winter break, and what to expect from this spring competition season.

https://mailchi.mp/ddde415616dd/columbia-fsae-monthly-newsletter

01/12/2021

01/04/2021

Happy Holidays from CUFR! The team had a few opportunities to work in the shop in the fall! In this work session, the team was re-assembling the ICE vehicle’s wiring harness. The team is excited for a productive spring, the semester starts next Monday.

12/28/2020

Suspension: Analyzing CALSPAN TTC tire data to size suspension linkages Steering: Designing adjustable rack mounting to allow for tuning of the bump steer Drivetrain: First draft of final differential mount design complete Chassis: Projected to finish SES Dec 5. to make sure chassis is fully rules ...