About Baja
Every year, the Baja team designs, builds, tests, and races a new all-terrain car against over 150 universities from around the world. The Baja team is highly decorated and competes at 6 competitions throughout the year. All Baja cars are limited to the same unmodified 10hp Briggs and Stratton engine and many safety rules. Starting in the 2023 Season, the competition will start utilizing the same, unmodified 14hp Kohler engine. A lot of time is put into manufacturing and testing the car before spring competitions.
Team Email: bajaleaders@iastate.edu
Competition Details
SAE Baja sanctioned competitions are composed of various different static and dynamic events. The static event score is based on our design, sales presentation, and cost report. The dynamic event score is based on acceleration, suspension and traction, maneuverability, hill climb, and a four hour endurance race. More information on the competition can be found on the SAE website here.