When one thinks of Virginia Tech sports the first thing that jumps to mind is the university’s endeavors on the football front, or perhaps the efforts of the basketball or baseball team. But, not all of VPI’s sporting efforts involve a ball and its movements. Since 1988 Virginia Tech has been a staple in the motorsport arena.
Virginia Tech participates in Formula Society of Automotive Engineers, or Formula SAE, not to be confused with the well-known fraternity. Virginia Tech has participated and competed in Formula SAE since 1988, and were, in fact, the 1991 World Champions.