Rough Rider Racing
University of Ottawa Baja SAE team
Rough Rider Racing (RRR) is the University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering’s Baja SAE team. We design, build and race an off-road single-seat vehicle to tackle some of the toughest student competitions in North America.
About Us
Rough Rider Racing (RRR) is the University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering’s Baja SAE team. Baja SAE is an international competition organised by SAE International that challenges students to design and build a single-seat utility terrain vehicle (UTV) built to withstand harsh off-road conditions. There are three North American events annually, each bringing together around 100 student teams.
After a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the team has been re-started and now includes about 40 students from mechanical, electrical, civil, software, computer and biomedical mechanical engineering. Our work is organised into five subteams: Admin, Drive Train, Electrical, Suspension and Chassis. Through Baja SAE we gain hands-on experience in design, fabrication, testing and project management that complements what we learn in the classroom.
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Sponsorship Levels
Rough Rider Racing relies on the generosity of sponsors to build, test and compete. Your support helps us purchase materials, pay registration fees and travel to competitions. We offer several tiers of recognition:
| Level | Contribution | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $250 | Recognition on our website and social media |
| Silver | $500 | Bronze benefits plus your logo on our buggy |
| Gold | $1,500 | Silver benefits plus a framed team photo and invitations to our demo days |
| Platinum | $3,000+ | Gold benefits plus prominent logo placement and a speaking opportunity at our events |
All amounts are in CAD. Please get in touch to discuss custom sponsorship packages.
Contact Us
If you’re interested in sponsoring the team, joining us or learning more about Baja SAE, please send us a message. We’d love to hear from you.