1. DESIGN

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) encourages students to think, explore, and visualize their ideas in three dimensions, using feature

is such as complex curve modeling and surface rendering along with more traditional orthographic presentations.
CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) creates an environment where the CAD designs can be developed and prepared for automated manufacturing processes.

During the Design Phase,
team members:
• Produce design ideas
• Use CAD program
• Build display
of work

2. ANALYZE

CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) allows analysis of computer models of car designs with regard to aerodynamic efficiency.
This allows the designer to make changes to their design in the virtual world prior to proceeding to the actual making of a product.

During the Analyze Phase,
team members:
• Test designs
• Evaluate results
• Refine design

3. MAKE

CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machines take processed CAD drawings and manufacture finished products to high degrees of accuracy and repeatability.

During the Make Phase,
team members:
• Transfer CAD to CNC
• Manufacture with CNC mill
• Finish car with paint

4. TEST

T&I (Test and Inspect) processes use wind tunnels, scales, pressure gauges, and velocity meters that test the final product. Results may be compared to the predicted outcome projected through virtual analysis prior to making the product.

During the Test Phase,
team members:
• Perform aerodynamics test
• Prepare verbal presentation
• Complete specification
sheet

5. RACE

Competing regionally, nationally, and internationally entails more than just racing the F1 cars. Each team will be evaluated using multiple criteria and will perform several activities including verbal presentations and displays and of course head-to-head racing!

During the Race Phase,
team members:
• Select driver
• Race their F1 car
• Test reaction time