Focuses on Focuses on designing, building, and racing off-road vehicles. Students apply engineering principles and concepts learned in class to design a car with an optimal balance of cost, durability, and safety, while maximizing performance. Students engage in principled mechanical design, predict performance with simulations, gain experience with a variety of manufacturing techniques, conduct testing, and have fun! In addition to engineering, students organize and participate in outreach and volunteer efforts, acquire and manage sponsorships, handle budgeting, and create a business presentation for national competitions. Competitions include rock crawls, obstacle courses, endurance races, as well as static events evaluating design, cost, and presentation. Participation in Baja SAE lays the foundation for practical skills, teamwork, and professionalism, equipping members for careers in engineering, business, and more.