Meet
The Team
Hawkeye Formula Racing is powered by students spanning multiple disciplines — from mechanical and electrical engineering to business and marketing. Every member is essential.
Driving the Direction
Our leadership team coordinates across all sub-teams to keep the project on track, on budget, and on the podium.
Co-President
Dylan Finn
Co-President
Gabe Nelson
Vice President
Drake Clements
Media Director
Henry Vonk
Treasurer
Connor Moe
Sponsorship Lead
Brady Tyler
Chassis Lead
Lane Cook
Powertrain & Electrical Lead
Henry Kautz
Dynamics Lead
Matthew Schaefer
Every System, One Team
Three specialized sub-teams, each working independently to deliver a cohesive, high-performance vehicle.
Chassis, Suspension, & Steering
Designs and fabricates the car's frame structure, focusing on weight optimization and torsional rigidity. They also handle the integration of suspension and steering systems — all while putting driver safety first.
Powertrain & Electrical
A specialized group that handles all engine and electrical systems — tuning and optimization of the engine, as well as design and implementation of the car's electrical system, including wiring, sensors, and data acquisition.
Dynamics
This group fills in the gaps — handling braking, cooling, and aero. They ensure that all other systems of the car are performing at their best.
Join Hawkeye Formula Racing
No prior experience required. We welcome students from all majors and skill levels. If you're eager to learn and ready to work hard, there's a spot for you on this team.