A partnership with the McGill Racing Team is an investment in the quality of young professionals and future engineers.

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2 McGill Racing Team Department of Mechanical Engineering 817 rue Sherbrooke West Macdonald Eng. Bld., Room 270 Montre al, Que bec, Canada H3A 2K6 fsae.mcgill.ca Dear Sponsorship Partner, Thank you for taking an interest in the McGill Racing Team. Our efforts last year yielded outstanding results: 1 st in Canada and 34 th overall (compared to 60 th last year). This great improvement is the reward of the dedication and countless hours of hard work necessary for the success of this project. However, our achievements would not be possible without the help of our sponsors. The team participates in multiple events throughout the year, with our main event being the Formula SAE East Competition in Michigan each May. This competition gathers over 120 universities and colleges worldwide. Comprised of undergraduate students, the team each year, designs, builds and competes a formula-style prototype vehicle in the widely attended Formula SAE Series. A project of this nature gives our members a great opportunity to apply principles learned in the classroom to a real life scenario. Computerized design, machining and fabrication as well as project management and problem solving are a few of the skills that our members acquire, providing them with the practical engineering experience that will greatly benefit them in their future careers. This extracurricular activity, although entirely dependent on student effort, is very costly: production, traveling and registrations are expensive. Our team thrives off of the material and monetary contributions of our sponsors that allow our team to succeed and continue for generations to come. Any form of support is extremely valuable for our project. Any donations will be used to facilitate design, construction, and testing of innovative components for our prototype which allows our team to continuously push the envelope and expand our knowledge. In turn, we are loyal to our sponsors and give them back as much as we can. In the following pages you will find information regarding our team structure, budget, sponsorship levels and benefits as well as a brief history of Formula SAE at McGill. A partnership with the McGill Racing Team is an investment in the quality of young professionals and future engineers. Sincerely, The members of the McGill Racing Team Charles Dupras Adam Mansuri Prof. Larry Lessard Co-Captain Co-Captain Faculty Advisor

3 McGill Racing Team The Society of Automotive Engineers was founded in 1905 and is composed of nearly 90,000 engineers, business executives, educators and students from more than 100 countries. More than 300 collegiate chapters around the world participate in several student competitions. Currently, the McGill Racing Team is in the design and development stage of its 14th Formula SAE prototype in its 16-year history. With the help of our dedicated team members, we are able to continue our success each year. Our team organization allows our aptitude for engineering to reach its full potential Goals Every year, the members of the McGill Racing Team strive to improve the vehicle s performance. We have numerous goals to help us focus our efforts. Below, we have listed the major goals for the upcoming season. Improve Fuel efficiency Reduce Weight Environmental impact Conserve End product quality Minimize manufacturing time through simplified and streamlined design Increase competitiveness through the use of lighter, stronger materials and optimized design Create permanent benchmarks and facilitate knowledge management through detailed documentation Increase vehicle performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency

4 History The McGill Racing Team (MRT) has a rich history in the Formula SAE series. Since 1994, McGill Engineering students have build 13 cars. Here is a short overview of MRT s history: The First Generation The first car, known as Boomerang, was built in Today, it is displayed at an indoor karting track in Montreal as a silent witness to McGill s motorsport history. The second design, affectionately referred to as Big Bird, raced twice in Formula SAE, ranking 1st in Quebec and 2nd in Canada for the 1998 season. The Second Generation Big Bertha, so called because of its rather bulky look, was an enriched learning experience for many new members. Despite the challenges brought before the team, the MRT improved its best result with a 19th overall standing in the 2001 Formula SAE competition. The Third Generation The McGill Racing Team s 4th new design in competition achieved a great standing with a 15th overall finishing in the 2002 Detroit competition, 3rd in Canada, and 1st in Quebec. Success continued in 2003, when McGill s turbocharged entry finished 5th in the world in the autocross event. The MRT 6 featured an undertray and an award winning Engine Management System, finishing 1st in Canada and 15th overall. A powertrain failure pulled the MRT7 out of the endurance race in the 2005 competition. Achievement. MRT10 brought only few modifications, but an engine failure again prevented it from finishing the endurance part of the competition. MRT11 was by far the McGill Racing Team s most successful entrant. New rules obliged radical changes, however, the team finished 14th overall, 1st in Fuel Economy, and 3rd in Canada. The improved MRT12, featuring a cuttingedge intake system, with 30% more power and improved suspension was hindered by engine problems during the endurance event, resulting in a 60 th place finish. Current Generation Armed with an entirely new exterior design, the MRT13 collected incredible results during the 2011 competition in Michigan. Not finishing the endurance race due to a faulty oil fitting cost the team 40% of the total possible points. However, MRT13 stood a strong 34th overall and 1st in Canada. It also scored an impressive 16th in the Cost event, 15th in Design (winning 3rd place in 3-view drawings), and 12th in Marketing. The Fourth Generation MRT8 featured a new chassis design and a lighter suspension, but its aging engine configuration caused many problems. The following year, the MRT9 produced the most powerful engine McGill has ever run, finishing 50th out of 131 entries and receiving the SAE Certificate of

5 Sponsorship Benefits The McGill Racing Team is active at McGill University and throughout the city of Montreal. Participating in several events on and off campus, the team seeks to increase its publicity as much as possible. The team demonstrates a strong commitment towards higher education in engineering in an effort to develop sponsor partnerships through industrial exposure. Yearly Events McGill Events McGill Open House Discover McGill / Orientation Week Montreal Events Formula One Grand Prix of Canada Sponsor Meet and Greet Montréal International Auto Show Canadian Events University of Toronto Shootout International Events Formula SAE Michigan (Michigan International Speedway) Annual Design Competition of Formula SAE, organized by SAE International 120 participating colleges and universities from 15 countries Covered by various media across North America More than 5,000 students, 2,000 judges and spectators

6 Projected Budget Building a race car is an expensive endeavour. Contrary to what one may expect, material costs account for only half of our expenses every year; the other half goes to often forgotten but equally important necessities. Sponsorship Structure Sponsorship is essential to the success of our team. Without the generous support of local and corporate enterprises, the team would not have access to the necessary materials, resources and expertise that contribute to the production of our car year after year. With the help of this detailed sponsorship hierarchy, you can evaluate the return on your investment in the McGill Racing Team. Tax deductible receipts will be issued for individual or corporate donations. Contact us for more information on this matter. All material, equipment and machining contributions granted to the McGill Racing Team will be counted as monetary.

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