Each design wil l be compared and judged with other competing designs to determine the best overall car. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate SAE collegiate Members. No involvement by professional engineer, racers or related professionals is permitted in order for the competition to focus on engineering rather than just winning a rac e. Solo performance trials High performance track endurance. These events are scored to determine how well the car performs.
SCCA members handle vehicle inspection as well as the timing and flagging of performance events.
The winner in each category and the overall winner are determined by the highest point to tals. The Formula SAE Competition ends with a banquet and social on the last day to honor the winners who receive trophies and substantial cash awards. Each team that completes all events also receives a plaque in recognition of their successful partici pation.