Our Passion is Race Cars

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!

meet the team

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    Gio Aguirre

    Powertrain & Business: President, Business Lead, Engines+Tuning

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  • Race car driver sitting in a green open-wheel race car, wearing a black helmet with a reflective visor, with team members and a person taking notes around. The car has sponsor logos and a racing number 89.

    Orestis Metaxas

    Design Lead

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    Ryder Storlie

    Vehicle Dynamics: VD Lead, Kinematics, Full Vehicle Sim Dev., ARBs

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  • Race car driver in a green race car with a black helmet, team members around the car, one team member in a blue shirt holding a clipboard, another team member in black, and a man with a laptop in the background.

    Kevin Howes

    Powertrain: Powertrain Lead, Engines+Tuning

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

    Dakota Freund

    Aerodynamics: Aero Lead, Undertray/Diffuser, CFD Simulations

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  • A race car driver sitting in a green IndyCar with a black helmet, surrounded by team members during a race event.

    Justin sov

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

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  • Race car driver sitting inside a green open-wheel race car, wearing a black helmet with a reflective visor, surrounded by team members and staff in a pit area.

    Ismael Zuniga

    Vehicle Dynamics: Manufacturing Lead, Chassis

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    gage craddock

    Aerodynamics: Testing Lead, Secretary/Scheduler, Bodywork, Sidepods,

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    leo matsumoto

    Aerodynamics: Recruiting Lead, Rear Wing, CFD Simulations

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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.