MEET UB-26

Meet Underbird 26, 49ers Racing’s entry for the 2026 FSAE IC Competition. Check out our Instagram for updates until we unveil our car in April!

This year’s competition was one of our strongest performances yet, even if the final result did not fully reflect the work, pace, and growth of this team. At Michigan International Speedway, UNC Charlotte continued to prove that we belong amon
The wait is over. After an intense 18 month design cycle, we’ve officially arrived at FSAE Michigan. UB-26 is the culmination of our team’s dedication and late nights. It’s time to execute and show what we're made of. #SettingTheG
This weekend, UB26 officially hit 400 kilometers tested! This is approximately 15.7 million inches, 4,374 football fields, 1.29 million chihuahuas, or 143,320 UB26's. Months of relentless work to get the car ready for Michigan is clearly paying off,
Last week, 49ers Racing IC brought UB-26 to the @a2windtunnel to help validate the car's aerodynamic performance. Being able to exchange our sims for real-world data has given us valuable insight into how our car will perform. Thank you to A2 Wind T
Last night, Underbird-26 was officially unveiled. This car represents the culmination of 18 months of relentless effort, passion, and dedication from our entire team. A huge thank you to UNC Charlotte, our sponsors, and our supporters—as none
This weekend, 49ers Racing IC brought home 1st place in IC and 1st place overall at the Formula South Invitational at Kennesaw State University 🏁 We took the top spot in both autocross and endurance, showing the strength and consistency of the car
Today, we remember Alan Kulwicki, who was not only a great champion, but someone whose story and impact is nothing short of remarkable. Alan made his mark in NASCAR by working his way to the front of the NASCAR Cup Series, highlighted by his crowning