Meet Vanguard.
49ers Racing IC is proud to be the test-bench for UNCC Motorsports Research Department’s new innovative Vanguard SAE Series of Formula Vehicles. In collaboration with University Researchers, 49ers Racing IC will proudly begin developing, preliminary designing, and prototyping the first ever Vanguard-class FSAE vehicles.
“This isn’t just a step
forward; it’s a leap into the future: with its focus on autonomy, new powertrains, and
real-world engineering challenges-”
Built for the Future, Today.
Powertrain flexibility. Autonomous integration. Vanguard will pave the way for the future of Formula SAE student competition.
Why Us?
As the 49ers Racing IC team, we are honored to be selected to test bench the Vanguard series. Our deep collaboration with the UNCC Motorsports Research (MSR) team and the strong support from our University made us the ideal choice for this pivotal role. With our proven track record of pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and innovation, coupled with the research expertise at UNCC, we’re uniquely positioned to test and validate the new technologies driving the Vanguard competition. The combination of our hands-on motorsports experience and MSR’s cutting-edge research provides a perfect foundation to ensure Vanguard’s systems are both feasible and impactful. We’re excited to partner with the university’s researchers and faculty to help shape the future of motorsports and contribute to the evolution of this groundbreaking competition.