BFR Garage
Founded in 2012 by a group of ambitious young engineers, Bruin Formula Racing has redefined what it means to be a student organization. We pride ourselves on our commitment to continually improving our engineering process and bringing together the brightest young minds on campus. Our large and diverse membership includes students of all races, genders, and majors, working as one to produce the fastest car possible.
Our History
Mk. 9 (2023-2024)
Mk9 is our first electric vehicle, featuring an air-cooled accumulator battery system and liquid cooled tractive system including a single motor connected via chain to our eccentric differential driving the rear wheels. Mk9 also featured lightweight forged magnesium wheels and a full underbody and diffuser for our aerodynamics package.
Mk. 7 (2020-2022)
Mk7 was a highly successful top 5 finishing vehicle that was the team’s first post pandemic. Mk7 features the team's first aerodynamics package, eccentric differential, and an incredibly reliable powertrain.
Mk. 5 (2019-2020)
Our 5th competition vehicle, Mk.5 boasts a partial aero package including undertray and radiator shroud, reconfigured suspension with anti-roll bars, enhanced data acquisition, custom impact attenuator.
Mk. 8 (2022-2023)
Mk8 was our last internal combustion engine vehicle and our most competition successful vehicle to date. Mk8 featured an improved 2nd year aerodynamics package, pneumatic shifting, and improved powertrain and suspension data collection capabilities. It was also the lightest and most tested of our vehicles, providing for high performance.