Our Mission​

Ram Racing is a multidisciplinary organization with a mission to design and build Formula 1 style race cars. Our organization brings together students and faculty who have a passion for engineering and cars. We enable our members to gain real world experience in design, business, and engineering that applies the theories we learn in the classroom. Our most recent vehicle, VCU-03, competed in the International Formula SAE competition in the summer of 2026 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan for first time since 2019. Since then our team has begun development of our next vehicle, VCU-04, with the intent on competing once again next summer.

Design and Build

Our team members are tasked with designing and building parts of the car completely from scratch. This process teaches members valuable skills in CAD design, analysis, and fabrication skills. Our team members work across multiple sub-teams that integrate with one another to ensure efficiency.

Compete

Once all of the parts for the car have been finalized and installed, preparing for competition. Our best drivers are selected to help us properly test each component and provide critical feedback where we can further build upon. Utilizing this data efficiently can be the make or break in our success.

Cars At Heart

Ram Racing at its core is built by car lovers. Being located in Richmond allows us to attend multiple unique and fun events that allow us to showcase our work and develop strong connections with local businesses. Being a car club alongside an FSAE lets us connect with people on a multi-layer level encouraging more people to join not just for the engineering.

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Members

There is a common misconception that one must be an engineer or have a god like knowledge of how cars work. This is far from the case! All that is needed is a interest to learn and willingness to help!

Events & Activities

Weekly GBMs and Design Team meetings as well as communication via Discord. Team social events are also held.

Exclusive Resources

Access to professional and career opportunities in the STEM and business fields.

Connnections

Meeting and working with students from various majors. Also build connections with potential employers!

This organization does not restrict membership based on race, color, religion, national origin (including ethnicity), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parenting status, marital status, political affiliation, military status (including veteran status), genetic information (including family medical history), sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, or disability. All VCU students who support the mission of our organization are welcome to participate in programs and events.

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Ram Racing

401 W Main St.
Richmond VA 23284