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2004-05 Sponsors
(Click on the Logos / Company Names in the left column for links to their website)

Material Sponsors:
John Slagle and BBS offered us an immense discount when purchasing our new BBS wheels. Thanks John and BBS for supporting UFSAE.
Much gratitude is extended to Jon Benz and Autodesk.  Mr. Benz has graciously arranged for 15 copies of Inventor 7 and 15 copies of Inventor 5.3 for UFSAE's use.  For many years, UFSAE has designed both formula and mini baja cars with Autodesk's products.  Inventor is renowned for its design flexibility and modeling.  For more information on Autodesk and related design software, visit Autodesk.com.
Dave Wisner at SKF USA Inc. of Kulpsville, PA has donated 2 free front wheel bearings and discounted 2 more for UFSAE. Thanks SKF USA Inc. for supporting the team!
Jimmy Richardson at OFAB Contract Manufacturing will be sponsoring UFSAE by providing finished materials such as seatbelt mounts and brake master mounts. Without sponsors like OFAB, we wouldn't have the time to make our car so fast!
Douglass Harvey at TSI Titanium donated titanium stock, with which the possibilities are endless. Thank you TSI Titanium for the invaluable donation.
UF SAE would like to thank Whitley Steel Co., Inc. for donating steel material. We look forward to continuing our relationship in the years to come.
Mark Kramarz, representative for Zep Manufacturing Company, has added to our Zep dream by donating an assortment of Zep aerosol supplies. Thank you Mr. Kramarz & Zep for adding to the dream of 55 gallons of ZEP brake clean Mr. LoPresti gave us!
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M4 Exhaust has given us a great deal on bent tubing for the exhaust and even thown a few pieces in for free! Thanks guys.
Cruise America's Eric Bensen has graciously donated the use of a 30ft RV for Gator Motorsports to travel to competition with. Thanks Mr. Bensen for helping us out!
Gainesville Regional Airport has granting UFSAE the use of one of their more desolate parking lots as a test track. This invaluable contribution allows us to test without interruption, and lets us record realistic test data.
Pure Lead has provided the majority of the steel tubing we used to build our frame this year. Thank you Pure Lead.
Braddock Metallurgy Thank you Braddock Metallurgy for heat treating our drivetrain for free.
J D Squared Thank you J D Squared for supplying us with tube bending supplies. We are grateful that you have chosen to continue your relationship with our program.
SCR Precision Tube Bending, INC. Thanks to Shawn Smith of SCR Precision Tube Bending, INC. for CNC bending both our front and main roll hoops.
Daystar Software Mark Flourence at Daystar Software donated truss analysis software. With this new powerful tool we will be able to design a stronger and lighter frame.
All-American Soap Box Derby Thank you Jenifer Meletti of All-American Soap Box Derby for your donation of Z-Glas racing wheels for our derby car.
UF Engineering News and Publications UF SAE would like to thank Ron Franklin, the Publications Services Manager of UF Engineering News and Publications for all of the free printing you have done for us during this semester.
Each year, Steve Covey generously paints the UF SAE car for free, of which he always does an amazing job. This year he will also be painting our new BBS rims. (800) 714-6312.
Frank O'Steen and Dayna Wilkinson with R & J Manufacturing donated the surface for the new steel table. Thanks guys!
Dennis at Boone Welding donated steel for our new table. Thanks Dennis.
Sandro LoPresti, the service manager at Land Rover North Dade of Warren Henry Automobiles, Inc. has made a personal donation in the form of 55 gallons of ZEP brake clean, along with two sprayers. Thanks to Mr. LoPresti, our dream of having 55 gallons of brake clean in our shop has come true!
Paull Watson of Jacksonville, FL, a distributor for Archway Cookies, LLC has been making a continuous personal donation of Archway Cookies. Thank you Mr. Watson for not letting us go hungry as we spend countless hours at the shop.
University of Florida Departmental Sponsors:
Electrical and Computer Engineering UF SAE would like to thank Dr. Mark Law and UF's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department for their continued financial support of our program.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering UF SAE would also like to thank Dr. Wei Shyy and UF's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department for their continued financial support of our program.
The University of Florida's Student Government UF SAE would like to thank the University of Florida's Student Government for their support and commitment to our program. They agreed to pay the enormous fee associated with attending the Formula SAE Australasia competition (held in Australia).
Benton Engineering Council UF SAE would like to thank the Benton Engineering Council for their funding of our travel expenses, as well as purchasing parts and supplies that our program needs to remain competitive.
Board of College Council UF SAE would like to thank the Board of College Council for their additional funding of our travel expenses.
Financial Sponsors:
UF SAE Platinum Sponsor:
Gator Motorsports would like to personally thank Max Koessick for his immense personal financial contribution. Max was President of UFSAE during the 2003-04 academic year, so he has a very deep understanding of our financial needs. Thanks again Max for everything you've contributed to UFSAE.
Cleavant JD Flippin at Schlumberger of Sugar Land, Texas has made a financial contribution to UF Mini Baja. Thank you Schlumberger for supporting the team!
Thank you Mr. David Molyneaux of Invivo for beginning a partnership with Gator Motorsports. We look forward to seeing the benefits that both parties will receive.
UF SAE Gold Sponsor:
Thank you Ms. Susan S. Chong, Campus Relations Manager for the Southeast University Region, for continuing the major support of Lockheed Martin Corporation. We look forward to continuing this partnership for years to come; a partnership that will not only support us financially but help to better diversify the program as a whole.
Thank you W.L. Gore and Associates for your continued financial support of UFSAE. Without contributors like you, UFSAE would not be able to build a competitive racecar.
Key Buick Audi & Hyundai Key Buick Audi & Hyundai of Jacksonville, Florida is a new sponsor this year. We hope to continue to receive your support in the years to come. Thank you Key Buick Audi & Hyundai.
UF SAE would like to thank Jeff Aiken and E-One for providing continuous financial support over the years. In addition, Mr. Aiken speaks at one of our meetings a year to encourage prospective engineers.
Robert Crews and Checkpoint Technologies, Inc. have provided financial support for UFSAE. Thank you Mr. Crews for supporting the team!
UF SAE Preferred Sponsor:
Thank you Jimmy Kaphusman of Hirsh & Co. for your generosity. We hope that you will continue your support of the program for years to come.
UF SAE Member:
Kim Rogers at Reeves Import Motorcars of Tampa, Florida has provided financial support for UFSAE. As a first time contributor, we look forward to continuing our relationship with Reeves Import Motorcars.
Thank you Jack B. Hickman (father of Jason Hickman, a UFSAE Alumni) of Asenjo Plumbing, Inc for your renewed support of UFSAE.
Sam Moore helped defray the cost of our new BBS rims. Thanks Sam.
Jason Hickman (2001 Formula Team Captain of Gator Motorsports) has made a donation. Thanks Jason for continuing to support the team!
Charlie Davis has made a personal donation to UFSAE. Thank you Mr. Davis for supporting the team.
Target Copy Peter Oetter, Co-Owner and Marketing Manager of Target Copy, has provided gift certificates for use at the at local center. Thank you for helping us to make our design board for the Formula SAE Design Presentation Event as professional as possible with your services.


Special Thanks To:

Professor Braddock has given invaluable advice, technical instruction, and unwavering support to our team for the past two years. He has allowed us the use of the Design and Manufacturing machine shop and the use of his UF Purchase Card. He has stood as our primary source of University faculty support and has offered his expertise advice on both Formula and Mini Baja projects. Mike, without your support, our team would not be as successful as we have been and continue to be. Thank you for support, advice, and motivation.

 

So you want to sponsor SAE?

  UFSAE depends on private sponsorship to build their vehicles. Each year, an entirely new car must be constructed by the students for the competition.

  This means that the team must raise roughly $30,000 over the course of the year to maintain the current level of competition and activity.  Any size donation will be gladly accepted.  Representatives from a sponsoring company are always welcome to speak at one of our bimonthly meetings and in-state sponsors may request the presence of the team and car for special events.
Learn more about sponsorship details.

  Anyone who is already sponsoring the car or just thinking about supporting the team is always welcome to stop by the shop and see our cars, both this year's in progress and last year's as well.

 



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