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UW-Platteville Baja team is an aspiring group of engineers shaping the future of small engine racing

UW-Platteville’s Baja SAE has established a well structured team which provides many opportunities for its members to design and build an off-road vehicle for use in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) international collegiate design competitions. Members learn hands-on skills as well as effective team working strategies that will be essential to succeed in industry upon graduation. Members

engage in practical engineering, learn complex manufacturing techniques, and feel the pressure of working under deadlines and strict budgets. Best of all, members receive great satisfaction with driving their designs from sketches to an aggressive, off road vehicle.

09/03/2026

Interested in Baja SAE or looking for a way to get more hands-on engineering experience? Come check out UW-Platteville SAE Baja at one of our upcoming new member events. You’ll get a chance to meet the team, see our shop and Baja car, learn what goes into designing and building an off-road race car, and even get behind the wheel at our New Member Drive Day.

No previous Baja, automotive, machining, or racing experience is required. We’ll teach you what you need to know.

Check the post for event dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact Jack Tarnutzer at 608-370-0694.

08/26/2026

Ever wonder what Baja SAE actually does?

We design it. We build it. We test it. Then we race it. From CAD and suspension design to welding, machining, drivetrain work, and testing, our team takes an off-road car from an idea to competition.

You do not need any prior experience to join. If you’re interested in engineering, fabrication, racing, or just want to get more hands-on outside the classroom, come check us out.

Meetings are every Monday at 5:00 PM in Busby 107, starting 9/14. Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out anytime at 608-370-0694 or to this account.

08/08/2026

Meet Jack Tarnutzer, our New Member Engagement Business Lead and a Mechanical Engineering senior from Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin.

Outside of Baja, Jack enjoys rugby, lifting, and spending time outdoors. Through his time on the team, he has learned more about hands-on machining and what it takes to contribute to a real engineering project.

Jack helps support the team by connecting new members with opportunities to get involved, learn, and build confidence in the shop.

08/03/2026

Meet Savannah Shropshire, our Technical Business Lead and a Mechanical Engineering senior from Madison, Wisconsin.

Outside of Baja, Savannah enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her dog. Through Baja, she has gained hands-on experience that has pushed her to think critically about her designs while growing her confidence in engineering and problem-solving.

08/01/2026

Meet Steven Dombroski, our Chassis and Suspension Manufacturing Lead and a Mechanical Engineering junior from Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Outside of Baja, Steven enjoys lifting, swimming, playing guitar, video games, and cooking. Through his time on the team, he has developed problem-solving skills, learned how to machine a variety of parts, and gained valuable engineering experience.

Baja has also helped Steven build connections with other team members and grow through hands-on work in the shop.

07/27/2026

Meet William Cultra, our Drivetrain and Driver Interface Manufacturing Lead and a Mechanical Engineering junior from Cherry Valley, Illinois.

Outside of Baja, William enjoys powersports, RC cars, and farming. Through Baja, he has been able to take what he has learned in the classroom and apply it to a real-world project.

He has also made great connections with other students while gaining hands-on experience that goes far beyond the lecture hall.

07/25/2026

Meet Kieran Patrick, our Drivetrain and Driver Interface Design Lead and a Mechanical Engineering senior from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Outside of Baja, Kieran enjoys 3D printing, disc golfing, hunting, and reading. Through his time on the team, he has developed soft skills such as time management, organization, and communication, along with technical skills such as FEA, design for manufacturing, and engineering analysis.

Kieran’s experience shows how Baja helps students grow as engineers, teammates, and problem-solvers.

07/23/2026

Throwback Thursday: 2009

A look back at the 2009 UW-Platteville SAE Baja team and car #22. These photos capture the team, the car, and the memories made during the season.

07/20/2026

Meet Chaynce, our Suspension and Chassis Design Lead and a Biology junior from Milton, Wisconsin.

Outside of Baja, Chaynce enjoys working on cars and spending time outdoors. During his time on the team, he has gained great friendships, made lasting memories, and contributed to the design side of the car.

07/18/2026

Meet Brandon Spies, our Co-Captain and a Mechanical Engineering junior from Altoona, Wisconsin.

Outside of Baja, Brandon enjoys camping, boating, hunting, fishing, playing hockey, and going to concerts. Through his time on the team, he has learned how to use CAD programs such as Creo to design components for the car and better understand the manufacturing process behind those parts.

Brandon brings both leadership and technical experience to the team as we continue building and improving the car.

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Platteville, WI
53818

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https://linktr.ee/uwp_baja

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