A student in a helmet and protective gear drives a formula SAE racecar through traffic cones in a parking lot.

YCP Racing

A competitive team of engineering students building Formula SAE cars from the ground up with skills in the sciences, mathematics, and technology.

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Two students wipe down the exterior of a YCP Formula SAE racecar in the Kinsley Engineering Center.

From the Classroom to the Racetrack

Members of York College's competitive race team apply engineering skills to competitive Formula SAE racing in an exciting capstone design project. With majors in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, YCP's student team works collaboratively to design, build, and race a car. Their experience culminates at Michigan International Speedway, where they compete against students from 120 other colleges and universities. 

The work is time-consuming, requiring hours upon hours of effort as the students analyze every aspect of the vehicle, fabricate it to spec, and complete testing and evaluation for the final product — a functional, race-ready vehicle built from scratch. 

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Supporting YCP Racing

YCP Racing is a team effort, and our donors are an essential part of our team. When you give to YCP Racing, you are helping directly to fund costs associated with building the vehicles, including:

  • Fabrication material
  • Contractor bills
  • Commercial parts
  • Assembly components (e.g., nuts, bolts, wire)
  • Team travel expenses for competition

York College's engineering programs contribute the first $5,000 of funding to each project, but students rely on external fundraising to cover their remaining expenses. Each project is projected to cost upwards of $30,000 to cover construction and competition costs.

Non-monetary donations such as welding, fabricating, laser or water-jet cutting, etc. are also welcome and appreciated.

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Donor Benefits

YCP Racing students get hands-on experience with real-world design problems, teamwork, systematic analysis, fabrication, and more — and our donors help the program provide amazing opportunities for York College students. As an additional show of appreciation for your gift, the following benefits are available to YCP Racing's supporters.

Top Contributor Benefits

  • Logo and name displayed on the front of the project
  • Acknowledgment of top contributor status in all publicity
  • An invitation to the unveiling of the car projects

Platinum Club

$1,500 and above

  • Logo and name displayed on the project (large)
  • An invitation to the unveiling of the car projects

Gold Club

$500 - $1,499

  • Logo and name displayed on project (medium)
  • Invitation to the unveiling of the car projects

Silver Club

$250 - $499

  • Logo and name displayed on project (small)

An Inside Look at YCP Racing

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Formula SAE Racing

Formula SAE is a competition where teams from colleges around the world build a formula car from the ground up. Every aspect of the vehicle must be designed and fabricated according to FSAE rules. Vehicles must meet designated specs in order to compete in rigorous tests designed by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
A group of student racers stand around their Baja SAE racecar. One student sits in the driver's seat.

Baja SAE

Baja SAE is a competition where engineering students are tasked to design and build an off-road vehicle from the ground up. This vehicle will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain and water. The vehicle is powered by a standard engine, while the frame, drivetrain, suspension, and body are engineered by the students.
A group of YCP engineering students stand around their electric Formula SAE car in the engineering center; one student sits in the driver's seat.

Formula SAE Electric

The Formula SAE electric car is a technological challenge with environmental advantages. An electric car is energy efficient and environmentally friendly. It can provide better performance with quiet, smooth operation, stronger acceleration, and less maintenance — and it helps reduce energy dependency.
A group of students surround a racecar outside the Kinsley Engineering Center

Engineering at York College

York College's Kinsley Engineering Center is home to programs in Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The YCP Racing team is part of a capstone design project (a two-part course taken in engineering students' senior year, spanning over two semesters). Students apply technical skills learned during their studies and co-op experiences to a real-world design problem. For YCP Racing students, that means building a competitive vehicle from start to finish.

Sponsors of YCP Racing

The York College Racing team is sponsored by:

Dataq Instruments

JLS Automation

Paragon Engineering Services

Prestige Auto Spa & Coatings

Rock West Composites

SOUL Performance Products

Johnson Controls

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Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology

Phone: 717.815.1578
kinsleyschool@ycp.edu