As the Aerodynamic Lead for a four-person team, I was responsible for the design and manufacturing of a competition dragster, focusing on minimizing aerodynamic drag while generating critical downforce to ensure track stability. I employed Autodesk Fusion 360 and CFD to rapidly iterate and analyze multiple body geometries, ultimately selecting a design that balanced conflicting requirements. The primary engineering challenge was optimizing the lift-to-drag ratio—specifically achieving sufficient negative lift (downforce) to prevent liftoff without significantly increasing overall mass or drag. The final design secured a 7th-place finish in the engineering design competition. Future iterations would focus on materials engineering to achieve a more lightweight chassis, further maximizing acceleration potential.

Dragster