about baja sae

what is baja sae?

Baja SAE is an off-road racecar competition series organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Student teams from over 100 universities compete in multiple dynamic events, such as an endurance race, maneuverability course, sled pull, hill climb, and acceleration event. Teams are also judged for their work behind the scenes in design, sales, and cost. Baja is best way to build engineering, manufacturing, and leadership skills.

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Our organization is open to all enrolled Northwestern students. We welcome people from all different majors and experience levels. Stay in touch with us by email and following us on our social media!

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our cars

Dingo 2025-2026

Dingo was one of our strongest-performing cars yet. With its new coil-over shocks, the car easily navigated the forests of Oregon. Dingo also saw the first major implementation of DAQ and electronic systems onto the car. Plus, Dingo briefly went viral for its Perry-inspired paint scheme. The car placed 23rd out of 76 teams with an impressive 26 laps.

Clank 2024-2025

Clank rolled over its competition in Arizona with its sparkling barbie theme.  The car was our most innovative yet with an electronic CVT, torque limiter, and ball joints. Clank was a major step forward for Northwestern. It placed 41st out of 69 teams.

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sponsors

As a sponsor, your efforts and contributions empower our team of students to develop their engineering, communication, and leadership skills in the real-world, fast- paced setting of competitive racing. Baja SAE is known for being an extremely rigorous program, and our members contribute incredible amounts of time and energy to rise to challenge. This dedication is reflected in every milestone achieved, each preparing our engineers for success at a company like yours.

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