West Virginia University's Mountaineer Racing team recently received a $30,000 award from the DENSO North America Foundation in support the development of an engine dynamometer testing facility. The facility will be used to test and tune the team's racing engines.
The team submitted a proposal to the DENSO Foundation seeking funding to build an engine and powertrain dynamometer that will benefit WVU’s Formula SAE and Baja SAE teams. The proposal included a problem statement describing the team’s need for a suitable engine testing facility, the goals and objectives of the project, a timeline for completion of the work and detailed budget.