meet the team

We are Bronco Motorsports, the Cal Poly Pomona Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) team. At Bronco Motorsports, we embody Cal Poly Pomona's "learn by doing" philosophy through research and rigorous application, aiming for excellence as we compete on both national and international stages.

  • We are a group of passionate students, united by our love for motorsports and the automotive industry. With diverse expertise, we collaborate seamlessly to design and build cutting-edge open-wheel formula-style vehicles.

  • Our main goal is clear - to win on both national and international levels through outstanding business and engineering prowess. From conceptualization to manufacturing, we take pride in crafting high-performance race cars that leave a mark on the track.

  • Since our inception in 1988, we have been pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and racing to the forefront of the competition.

Meet the diverse and dedicated individuals who power Bronco Motorsports' relentless pursuit of technical excellence and racing success. Our team is composed of passionate students, each contributing their unique expertise, united by a shared love for motorsports and innovation. Guided by esteemed faculty mentors, our collaborative efforts are further enriched by the invaluable support of our sponsors. Thank you!

our passion is race cars

team leads

  • A young man with glasses and dark hair, smiling, standing in front of a green leafy background, wearing a black polo shirt with Cal Poly Pomona and Formula SAE embroidered on it. Gio Aguirre

    Gio Aguirre

    President

    Powertrain & Business: Engines+Tuning

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  • A race car driver in a helmet sitting inside a green Formula race car, with team members around, in a garage or pit area.

    Orestis Metaxas

    Design Lead

  • A young man with short, messy brown hair and a beard, smiling, stands outdoors in front of a green leafy wall. He is wearing a black polo shirt with the logo and text 'CAL POLY POMONA FORMULA SAE' embroidered on it. Dakota Freund

    Dakota Freund

    Aerodynamics Lead

    Aerodynamics: Undertray/Diffuser, CFD Simulations

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  • Young man standing outdoors in front of green leafy bushes, wearing a black polo shirt with college and team logos. Leo Matsumoto

    leo matsumoto

    Business Lead & Recruiting Lead

    Aerodynamics: Rear Wing, CFD Simulations

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  • Race car driver wearing a helmet and racing suit inside a green open-wheel race car, with team members around, in a pit or garage area.

    Justin sov

    Electrical Lead

    Electrical: Treasurer, Wiring Harness, System Controls, Dashboard, Rules & Safety Systems

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  • Race car driver sitting in a green racing go-kart with a helmet, surrounded by team members and crew in a garage or pit area.

    Ismael Zuniga

    Manufacturing Lead

    Vehicle Dynamics: Chassis

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  • Race car driver seated in the cockpit of a green race car, wearing a black helmet with a reflective visor, surrounded by team members in a garage or pit area, with one team member holding a clipboard.

    Kevin Howes

    Powertrain Lead

    Powertrain: Engines+Tuning

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  • Race car driver sitting in a green open-wheel race car with a black helmet, surrounded by team members in a garage or pit area. Team members are working and observing the car and driver.

    gage craddock

    Testing Lead

    Aerodynamics: Secretary/Scheduler, Bodywork, Sidepods,

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  • A young man with light brown hair smiling outdoors in front of green leafy shrubbery. He is wearing a black polo shirt with 'CAL POLY POMONA' and 'FORMULA SAE' logos on it. Ryder Storlie

    Ryder Storlie

    Vehicle Dynamics Lead

    Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, Full Vehicle Simulation Development, Anti-roll Bars

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aerodynamics

  • Race car driver wearing a helmet sitting in a green race car with team members and a person with a clipboard around him.

    Brian Lin

    Aerodynamics: Bullhorns

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  • Young man standing outdoors in front of a hedge of green and brown leaves, wearing a black polo shirt with Cal Poly Pomona and Formula SAE logos. Charles Mcintosh

    Charles Mcintosh

    Aerodynamics: Front Wing, CFD Simulations

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  • A race car driver wearing a black helmet sitting in a green IndyCar with various sponsor logos, while team members and staff work around the car in a garage or paddock area.

    Jason Anda

    Aerodynamics: Composites

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  • Race car driver in a green racing car with a black helmet, surrounded by team members during a pit stop. The car has sponsor logos, and team members are wearing light blue shirts.

    Samuel Velasquez

    Aerodynamics: Rear Wing

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business

  • A young man with curly black hair smiling, wearing a black polo shirt with the logo for Cal Poly Pomona and Formula SAE, standing in front of green leafy bushes. Aiden Ochoa

    Aiden Ochoa

    Business: Photography/Videography, Graphic Design

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  • Young man with short dark hair smiling slightly, wearing a black polo shirt with college logos, standing outdoors in front of dense green leafy background. Bryant Shaw

    Bryant Shaw

    Business: Photography/Videography, Graphic Design

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  • A race car driver in a black helmet sitting inside a green open-wheel race car, surrounded by team members and crew during a pit stop or preparation, with some team members taking notes.

    Cecilia Aguilar

    Business: Business Presentation

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  • A race car driver in a black helmet sitting inside a green race car, surrounded by team members in a garage.

    Kolby Fang

    Business: Business Presentation

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  • A race car driver wearing a black helmet sitting inside a green race car, surrounded by team members and a person holding a clipboard, in a garage setting.

    Montserrat Diaz

    Business: Media

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electrical

  • A race car driver sitting inside a green IndyCar with a black helmet in the garage, surrounded by team members and technicians.

    kaelan ho

    Electrical: Wiring Harness

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  • A person wearing a black racing helmet sitting in a green race car with various sponsor logos, while crew members and someone with a clipboard are surrounding and talking to them.

    owen herschelman

    Electrical: Data Acquisition

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  • Race car driver sitting in green race car with helmet, surrounded by team members taking notes and discussing, in a garage or pit area.

    ryan bacay

    Electrical: Control Systems

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  • A race car driver wearing a black helmet sits inside a green open-wheel race car, surrounded by team members and organizers during a pit stop or race event.

    Tyler Haas

    Electrical: Wiring Harness

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powertrain

  • A race car driver wearing a helmet sits in a green race car with a group of people surrounding it, one of whom is taking notes, at a racing event or garage.

    Alan Rojas Mora

    Powertrain: Cooling

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  • A young man with brown hair and a beard standing outdoors in front of a green leafy bush, wearing a black polo shirt with logos from Cal Poly Pomona and Formula SAE.

    Alex block

    Powertrain: Data Analysis, Cooling

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  • Man with dark hair and facial hair wearing a black polo shirt with text, standing outdoors in front of green leafy hedge.

    Damian Islas

    Powertrain: Drivetrain

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  • Race car driver seated in a green race car with a helmet, surrounded by team members and a person with a clipboard in a garage or pit area.

    Diego Cardenas-Wallenfelt

    Powertrain: Clutch/Shifter

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  • A young man smiling outdoors in front of dense green foliage, wearing a black polo shirt with CAL POLY POMONA and FORMULA SAE logos.

    Lucas Wong

    Powertrain: Fuel

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  • A young man with dark hair smiling outdoors in front of green leafy bushes, wearing a black CAL POLY POMONA polo shirt with yellow and white embroidery.

    Nathan Um

    Powertrain: Exhaust

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vehicle dynamics

  • A race car driver in a helmet sitting in a green open-wheel race car, with team members around, in a garage or pit stop area.

    David mccudden

    Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, Tires

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  • A young man with light skin, brown hair, and glasses stands outdoors in front of a hedge of green and brown leaves. He is wearing a black polo shirt with the logo 'Cal Poly Pomona Formula SAE' embroidered on it.

    Finn Ott

    Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, A-Arms

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  • A race car driver wearing a black Sparco helmet seated in a green open-wheel race car, with team members nearby and a person with a clipboard in the foreground.

    Gio reyes

    Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, Rockers/Pull-Rods

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  • A race car driver wearing a black helmet sitting inside a green open-wheel race car with sponsors' logos, surrounded by team members and mechanics, during a pit stop or pre-race preparation.

    melissa quevedo

    Vehicle Dynamics: Brakes

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  • Young Asian man standing outdoors in front of a wall of green and brown leaves, wearing a black collared shirt with logo of Cal Poly Pomona and text 'Formula SAE' on it.

    Nathan Su

    Vehicle Dynamics: Hubs/Uprights

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  • A race car driver wearing a black helmet seated in a green race car, surrounded by team members and staff in a garage or pit area, with some holding clipboards and working on the car.

    Tyler Nguyen

    Vehicle Dynamics: Steering

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Faculty Advisors:

  • Dr. Castro is an Assistant Professor at Cal Poly Pomona in the department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Castro completed his undergraduate at Cal Poly Pomona in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Physics and Energy Engineering. Then received a Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside with a focus on fluid flow for low-cost medical diagnostics. His research interests vary quite a bit but are generally within Bioapplications.

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  • Dr. Ramirez is an Assistant Professor at Cal Poly Pomona in the department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Ramirez completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Materials Science from Cal Poly Pomona. Dr. Ramirez further completed a Ph.D., in Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Solid Mechanics, from UCLA. Dr. Ramirez’s area of specialty is in experimental and computational solid mechanics as well as deformation and failure in materials subjected to extreme environments.