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TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
The Mountaineer Racing Formula SAE program is supported largely through financial and in kind donations from alumni, private individuals and corporate sponsors. Donations are made through the WVU Foundation, the non-profit corporation that generates, receives and administers private gifts for the benefit of WVU. All donations are tax deductible.
By sponsoring Mountaineer Racing, you will help provide students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate the technical knowledge, communication, teamwork and project management skills that will launch them into challenging and innovative careers in the automotive industry and related fields.
Funding Campaigns
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Race Car Fabrication
The Mountaineer Racing team competes annually in the Formula SAE Internal Combustion Engine Competition at the Michigan International Speedway. The team must build a new car each year at a cost of $75,000 - $100,000. The cost is only partially supported by the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering. Donations enable the team to compete each year.
GOAL: $25,000
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Internal Combustion Engine Upgrade
A robust, well-tuned powertrain is essential to any successful racing venture. The Mountaineer Racing team plans to upgrade from a single cylinder 450 cc engine to a 4-cylinder 600 cc engine in 2027. The team is working to raise funds for the purchase of a new Honda CBR engine.
GOAL: $10,000
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Vehicle Dynamics Testing
In order to stay competitive each year, the Mountaineer Racing team hopes to travel to North Carolina during the spring to a performance testing facility. Since the design process each year is iterative, the team hopes to obtain data on the car's performance to stay competitive with other teams. The team will require upfront and travel costs to attend this event.
GOAL: $8,000
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Workspace Modernization
This year, the team was given the opportunity to relocate to a larger workspace. While some equipment will move with them, the team will be required to populate the new work area with a variety of tools and equipment. Additionally, some of the tools and equipment is in need of repair due to normal wear. The team could also benefit from new computers as there is not always enough for students when working in the shop.
GOAL: $20,000
Sponsor Recognition
Headline Sponsor
$25,000+
- Permanent acknowledgement on donor plaque outside the Mountaineer Racing Shop.
- All other sponsor incentives below.
Mountaineer Sponsor
$10,001 - $24,999
- Car can be displayed at your business location on a date of your choosing.
- Extra large company logo displayed in prominent locations on the Formula SAE race car.
- Mentioned in all forms of media produced or promoted by the team.
- All sponsor incentives below.
Black Bear Sponsor
$5,000 - $9,999
- Full breakdown of how your contribution supports the team.
- Large company logo displayed in a prominent location on the Formula SAE race car.
- Invitation to vehicle testing days
- All sponsor incentives below.
Cardinal Sponsor
$1,000 - $4,999
- Placement of medium sized company logo on the Formula SAE race car.
- Invitation to team facilities.
- Team T-Shirt (s).
- All sponsor incentives below.
Rhododendron Sponsor
$500 - $999
- Company logo displayed on Mountaineer Racing Webpage.
- Sponsorship publicly acknowledged on all Mountaineer Racing social media outlets.
- All sponsor incentives below.
Country Roads Sponsor
< $500
- Personalized thank you.
- Small logo placement on car.