About Us
The team consists of nine subsystems: Aerodynamics & Body, Battery, Chassis, Data Acquisition, Driver Controls, Electronics, Powertrain & Cooling, Suspension, Vehicle Dynamics, and Business. This year, CBU Motorsports is developing Charger 5, the next iteration of our electric formula-style race car. We look forward to showcasing the team’s innovation and progress in the upcoming competition season.
Competition
Formula SAE Electric Competition at Michigan International Speedway
Every June, CBU Motorsports competes in the annual Formula SAE Electric Competition at the Michigan International Speedway. This is an international event that brings together Formula SAE teams from around the world to participate in a 4-day competition with their Formula SAE vehicles. Teams showcase their electric race car through a series of static and dynamic events.
Sponsors and Partnerships
CBU Motorsports wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, partners, and community. From providing materials and manufacturing resources to financial contributions and technical expertise, our sponsors help turn student designs into a fully functioning electric race car. Every partnership directly impacts our ability to innovate, compete, and grow as engineers, business professionals, and leaders.
We’d like to give a special thank you to this list of generous supporters:
- The Mast Family
- Robert Alan Construction
- Dacon Wire and Cable
- Gene Haas Foundation
- Glenair
- Kenesto
- South Coast Foam
- Hexcel
- Applied Racing Dynamics
- 3Dconnexion
Legacy
See past years of CBU Motorsports below:
Charger 4 - 2024/2025
CBU’s internal combustion and electric vehicle team combine to become one Formula SAE team. This year’s president, Brycen McGowan, rebranded the program to CBU Motorsports, officially naming CBU’s SAE team. He continued developing the battery management system, simplifying vehicle systems, and successfully entered Charger 4 into competition. Charger 4 was able to pass accumulator technical inspection for the first time in the team’s history - a huge step forward for CBU Motorsports.
Charger 3 - 2023/2024
As president, Alysse Cybart spearheaded substantial advancements in vehicle development, particularly in the areas of customized battery management systems, battery technology, and aerodynamics. However, the rapid pace of team evolution rendered Charger 3 insufficient for competitive participation in the timely manner required. Consequently, it served as a collaborative template for the following year’s endeavors.
Charger 2 - 2022/2023
David Everhart assumed leadership of the FSAE program, renaming the vehicle Charger 2. He and his team commenced the development of the car, focusing on critical electric components such as the battery and motor. Charger 2 became the inaugural vehicle to operate, participated in static competitions, and achieved a 29th-place finish out of 71 teams.
Lancer Electric 1 - 2021/2022
California Baptist University's Formula SAE Electric team began in 2021, with Mathias Scarano as our founder. The first year of the SAE EV program started off as research into building an electric vehicle. Originally, CBU started off with an Internal Combustion team, which has been around since 2016. In 2024, the internal combustion team and the electric vehicle team combined and rebranded to become CBU Motorsports.
Support Our Team
Charger 5 President: Riley Adams
Charger 5 Vice President: Chris Petrov
Email: cbumotorsports@gmail.com
Instagram: @cbumotorsports
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Butler
Staff Advisor: Betty Yang
