Team Details

Global-Formula-Racing (US)

University Oregon State University
US Corvallis OSU short 321
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LocationCorvallis, United States
Homepagehttps://www.global-formula-racing.com
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CV Team Global Formula Racing (US)
DV Team Global-Formula-Racing (US)
Short Linktid.fsg.one/385

Team Description

Global Formula Racing is the first innovative global collaboration of its kind in the history of both the US-based Formula SAE and EU-based Formula Student programs. The former BA Racing Team from the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg-Ravensburg (DHBW-R), Germany, and the Beaver Racing Team from Oregon State University (OSU) have combined forces to compete as a single entity. The two universities share physical and intellectual resources to create a highly competitive vehicle worthy of international reputation. The team has been in existence since 2009; and from 2010 to 2019, the team has built cars with electric and combustion Powertrains. Starting in 2020, GFR will focus solely on developing electric and driverless vehicles.
Design, manufacturing, and testing occurs at both schools. The collaboratively developed GFR22red and GFR22orange design will be used to manufacture two cars — one at the OSU campus in Corvallis, Oregon, USA, and the other one at the DHBW-R campus in Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, both capable of competing in either the electric and driverless class.


Past Events

Car 13 – 2023
2023
Car #13
Info
59x
We are Global Formula Racing, a collaboration between Oregon State University (USA) and DHBW Ravensburg (Germany), founded in 2009. As a fully international team, both sides collaborate on the design, manufacturing, and testing of the vehicles. This year's car, GFR23 is a complete overhaul and redesign of our established systems. This means a lot of new designs and changes that we are excited to highlight and showcase in the American and European competitions. Be sure to stop by our pit!
Engineering Design Priorities:
Simplicity Reliability Simulation Physical Validation
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Full carbon fiber monocoque
Material CFRP/aluminum honeycomb sandwich panel
Overall L 2851 mm
Overall W 1436 mm
Overall H 1191 mm
Wheelbase 1535 mm
Track (Fr) 1230 mm
Track (Rr) 1230 mm
Suspension Unequal length non-parallel a-arms, direct acting shocks (front), roll heave (rear)
Tyres (Fr / Rr) 16.0 x 7.5-10 Hoosier LC0
Wheels (Fr / Rr) 10x7, 2 oc Al Rim
Drive Type 2-stage planetary gearbox
Differential N/A
Cooling Two rear mounted radiators, custom integrated motor cooling
Brake System 4-Disk system, self developed rotors
Electronics Custom Sensor to CAN PCB, sealed wiring harness, custom Dash, Multibutton Steering Wheel
Powertrain
Number of Motors 4
Motor Location FR, FL, RR, RL
Max Motor Power (per motor) 28kW kW
Motor Type Self-developed PMSM
Max Motor RPM (highest) 22500 rpm
Motor Controller 2x Lenze Schmidhauser DCU60/60
Max System Voltage 599V V
Electrode Materials NMC - graphite
Combined Accumulator Capacity 6.79 kWh
Transmission Ratio (Primary) 15:1 : 1
Transmission Ratio (Secondary) N/A : 1
Driverless System
Processing unit(s) Speedgoat Real-Time Unit, Nvidia Jetson
Power consumption of all processing units that are working for the DV system 30 W
Highlights of the DV system Pedalbox integrated EBS
Car 47 – 2022
2022
Car #47
Info
33x
We are Global Formula Racing, an international collaboration between Oregon State University and DHBW Ravensburg. Each year we design, build and test two identical electric race cars which can be equipped with driverless systems. Design, production and assembly is carried out simultaneously at both locations, despite the nine hours time difference and 8,770 kilometers distance. For the past 12 years this cooperation has helped grow all members of the team personally and as engineers. We are GFR!
Engineering Design Priorities:
Simplicity Reliability Simulation Physical Validation
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Aluminium sandwich panel box structure with tubular steel roll bars
Material CFRP/aluminum honeycomb sandwich panel
Overall L 2854 mm
Overall W 1351 mm
Overall H 1190 mm
Wheelbase 1535 mm
Track (Fr) 1145 mm
Track (Rr) 1145 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 120 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 132 kg
Suspension Unequal length non-parallel a-arms, push rod shock, air spring, adjustable camber
Drive Type Hub motors, 2 stage planetary gearbox
Cooling Rear mount radiators
Brake System 4 Disk system, self developed rotors, adjustable brake balance
Electronics Custom Analog Sensor Interface PCB, Custom PDM, Live-Telemetry System
Powertrain
Number of Motors 4
Motor Location All corners
Max Motor Power (per motor) 28 kW, each kW
Motor Type PMSM EMB
Max Motor RPM (highest) 18,000 rpm
Motor Controller Lenze DCU 60/60
Max System Voltage 400 V
Electrode Materials LiCoO2
Combined Accumulator Capacity 6.5kWh kWh
Transmission Ratio (Primary) 1:11.4 : 1
Transmission Ratio (Secondary) -- : 1
Driverless System
Processing unit(s) Speedgoat Real-Time Unit, Nvidia Jetson AGX Xavier
Power consumption of all processing units that are working for the DV system 30 W
Radar sensor(s) --
Car 11 – 2015
2015
Car #11
Info
14x
Global Formula Racing is the first international collaboration of its kind. In 2010 the teams from Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg and Oregon State University have combined forces to compete as a single entity. The two universities share physical and intellectual resources to create highly competitive vehicles. Design, manufacturing and testing occurs at both schools. Together two race cars are designed - one powered by a combustion engine and one by two electric motors.
Engineering Design Priorities:
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Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction CFRP Monocoque
Material TORAY T700 plain weave/TORAY T800 plain weave/Nomex and aluminum core
Overall L 2835 mm
Overall W 1335 mm
Overall H 1200 mm
Wheelbase 1535 mm
Track (Fr) 1125 mm
Track (Rr) 1125 mm
Weight with 68kg driver (Fr) 111 kg
Weight with 68kg driver (Rr) 166 kg
Suspension Double unequal length a-arms/ Direct actuated push rod spring and damper
Tyres (Fr / Rr) Hoosier
Wheels (Fr / Rr) Hoosier
Drive Type Constant ratio gearbox
Differential electronic torque vectoring
Cooling Rear mounted, two-circuit water cooling system
Brake System Brembo Front Calipers/AP rear calipers/ductile iron rotors
Electronics motorsport grade wiring, DCDC, student developed BMS and Power Distribution Module
Powertrain
Number of Motors 2
Motor Location Rear Right, Rear Left
Max Motor Power (per motor) 2 x 55kW kW
Motor Type PMSM
Max Motor RPM (highest) 24000 rpm
Motor Controller Brusa DMC 514
Max System Voltage 400 V
Electrode Materials LiPo
Combined Accumulator Capacity 7,5kWh kWh
Transmission Ratio (Primary) 12.98 : 1
Transmission Ratio (Secondary) n/a : 1

FS past achievements due to World Ranking Data Base

Date Event Teams Rank BP CM ED SP DV SP AC DV AC AX EN EF Pe Total
2026.06
FSAE MI
88
1.
1.
12.
11.
3.
-
9.
-
2.
1.
10.
0.00
895.50
2025.08
FS DE
84
31.
34.
37.
32.
47.
-
43.
-
23.
24.
-
0.00
326.15
2025.07
FS AT
40
31.
20.
31.
22.
27.
-
28.
-
-
-
-
-10.00
221.90
2025.06
FSAE MI
80
1.
56.
19.
8.
1.
-
5.
-
4.
3.
13.
0.00
790.40
2024.08
FS DE
79
46.
39.
21.
29.
25.
-
-
-
39.
-
-
-10.00
228.51
2024.07
FS AT
38
22.
25.
10.
22.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
221.10
2024.06
FSAE MI
69
21.
30.
12.
21.
4.
-
2.
-
4.
-
-
0.00
450.70
2023.08
FS DE
70
39.
41.
55.
39.
30.
-
20.
-
22.
12.
-
-50.00
229.24
2023.08
FS East
31
23.
14.
28.
24.
10.
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
221.68
2023.06
FSAE MI
61
15.
8.
34.
10.
-
-
13.
-
-
11.
13.
-20.00
362.80
2022.08
FS DE
63
15.
11.
23.
33.
-
-
19.
-
16.
9.
5.
0.00
392.90
2022.08
FS East
33
13.
5.
20.
12.
-
-
7.
-
-
-
-
0.00
298.29
2022.06
FSAE MI
43
4.
20.
14.
9.
2.
-
1.
-
1.
5.
7.
0.00
650.40
2021.10
FSAE IT
18
6.
8.
15.
7.
-
-
9.
-
9.
4.
6.
0.00
588.19
2021.08
FS ES
16
3.
5.
8.
3.
-
-
-
-
8.
3.
3.
0.00
617.50
2019.08
FS DE
38
31.
15.
32.
19.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-28.00
171.94
2018.08
FS ES
38
5.
31.
19.
13.
5.
-
11.
-
6.
5.
7.
0.00
722.60
2018.07
FSAE IT
18
2.
5.
7.
12.
2.
-
3.
-
1.
2.
3.
0.00
900.70
2017.08
FS ES
30
8.
9.
20.
11.
10.
-
17.
-
11.
7.
3.
0.00
647.30
2017.07
FSAE IT
18
2.
4.
9.
2.
4.
-
4.
-
4.
2.
3.
0.00
904.62
2016.08
FS DE
37
11.
1.
2.
12.
11.
-
13.
-
11.
-
-
-5.00
392.47
2016.08
FS AT
18
5.
11.
8.
8.
10.
-
8.
-
3.
6.
3.
0.00
694.90
2015.08
FS AT
18
3.
8.
6.
7.
8.
-
6.
-
4.
3.
15.
0.00
746.60
2015.08
FS DE
39
4.
3.
10.
6.
12.
-
5.
-
5.
4.
13.
0.00
776.62
2014.08
FS AT
18
3.
11.
11.
7.
7.
-
7.
-
4.
3.
6.
0.00
682.20
2014.08
FS DE
39
16.
16.
13.
16.
-
-
12.
-
11.
-
-
0.00
288.17
2013.08
FS AT
39
6.
3.
9.
26.
8.
-
5.
-
7.
7.
7.
0.00
758.85
2013.08
FS DE
40
18.
6.
13.
8.
17.
-
4.
-
-
-
-
0.00
366.70
2012.08
FS DE
32
10.
7.
8.
5.
10.
-
2.
-
5.
-
-
0.00
447.59
2012.07
FS AT
37
23.
5.
8.
4.
26.
-
28.
-
-
21.
-
0.00
375.40
2011.08
FS DE
28
3.
8.
4.
6.
10.
-
1.
-
3.
7.
5.
0.00
745.68
2011.07
FS AT
27
17.
7.
26.
13.
10.
-
17.
-
14.
-
-
-10.00
302.40
x 32

DV Results

Date Event Teams Rank BP CM ED DV SP DV AC AX EN EF Pe Total
2026.06
FSAE MI DV
3
1.
-
-
3.
1.
1.
1.
-
-
0.00
365.00
2025.08
FS DE DV
42
35.
-
-
36.
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
50.00
2024.09
FSAE IT DV
9
8.
8.
9.
4.
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
263.81
2023.08
FS ES DV
9
5.
7.
7.
4.
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
333.20
2023.07
FSAE IT DV
8
2.
4.
2.
2.
-
-
1.
-
-
0.00
502.57
2022.09
FS ES DV
10
2.
9.
1.
7.
-
-
1.
2.
1.
0.00
578.50
2022.08
FS DE DV
19
16.
-
-
18.
-
-
-
5.
-
0.00
85.00
2022.08
FS East DV
22
13.
10.
17.
8.
-
-
-
-
-
-10.00
343.71
2021.08
FS ES DV
7
4.
5.
6.
4.
-
-
-
2.
-
0.00
394.60
2019.08
FS ES DV
8
6.
7.
5.
4.
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
298.50
2019.08
FS DE DV
20
8.
10.
12.
6.
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
318.06
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