About

This car presented unique challenges as the COVID-19 Pandemic took over. Fighting through restrictions and virtual meetings we persevered, but had to push our cycle back a whole year to make up for the lost time. Built through Spring 2022, FK04 has a design focused on reliability and manufacturability,  as well as to be an "iteration zero" for future development. FK04 is also our first car designed around our in-house lap simulation software. Which based on previous competition tracks, has allowed us to determine what project changes to make to maximize our points scored. FK04 features:

Specifications

• Brakes: Wilwood PS1 Calipers
• Electronics: Haltech Standalone ECU
• Engine: Honda CBR600RR
• Weight: 495 lb

FK04 Leadership

Team Captain: Audrey Jezek

Results

FK04 competed at the 2022 FSAE Michigan May Competition, finishing in the 41st percentile.

FK04 finished 33rd in Skidpad, 35th in Autocross, and 47th in Acceleration. While we didn't finish endurance, FK04's Design score was a 10-point improvement over FK03, and the team placed 3rd overall in both the Presentation and Cost Events! Because we smashed our team's previous records in so many of the events, we ended up with a final total score of 383.4. Which is over an 80-point improvement from 2019 and the highest we’ve ever scored. This car has provided so much experience and knowledge to build on for the future, and our team is better for it.