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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Gio Aguirre
President
Powertrain & Business: Engines+Tuning
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Orestis Metaxas
Design Lead
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Dakota Freund
Aerodynamics Lead
Aerodynamics: Undertray/Diffuser, CFD Simulations
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leo matsumoto
Business Lead & Recruiting Lead
Aerodynamics: Rear Wing, CFD Simulations
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Justin sov
Electrical Lead
Electrical: Treasurer, Wiring Harness, System Controls, Dashboard, Rules & Safety Systems
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Ismael Zuniga
Manufacturing Lead
Vehicle Dynamics: Chassis
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Kevin Howes
Powertrain Lead
Powertrain: Engines+Tuning
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gage craddock
Testing Lead
Aerodynamics: Secretary/Scheduler, Bodywork, Sidepods,
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Ryder Storlie
Vehicle Dynamics Lead
Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, Full Vehicle Simulation Development, Anti-roll Bars
aerodynamics
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Brian Lin
Aerodynamics: Bullhorns
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Charles Mcintosh
Aerodynamics: Front Wing, CFD Simulations
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Jason Anda
Aerodynamics: Composites
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Samuel Velasquez
Aerodynamics: Rear Wing
business
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Aiden Ochoa
Business: Photography/Videography, Graphic Design
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Bryant Shaw
Business: Photography/Videography, Graphic Design
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Cecilia Aguilar
Business: Business Presentation
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Kolby Fang
Business: Business Presentation
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Montserrat Diaz
Business: Media
electrical
powertrain
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Alan Rojas Mora
Powertrain: Cooling
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Alex block
Powertrain: Data Analysis, Cooling
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Damian Islas
Powertrain: Drivetrain
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Diego T. Cardenas-Wallenfelt
Powertrain: Clutch/Shifter
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Lucas Wong
Powertrain: Fuel
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Nathan Um
Powertrain: Exhaust
vehicle dynamics
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David mccudden
Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, Tires
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Finn Ott
Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, A-Arms
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Gio reyes
Vehicle Dynamics: Kinematics, Rockers/Pull-Rods
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melissa quevedo
Vehicle Dynamics: Brakes
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Nathan Su
Vehicle Dynamics: Hubs/Uprights
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Tyler Nguyen
Vehicle Dynamics: Steering
Faculty Advisors:
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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.