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WFR26E, car 105, in front of University College on Western's campus

Western Formula Racing

Who We Are

Western Formula Racing is a student-led engineering team at Western University in London, Ontario. Every year we design, build and race a new Formula SAE car, and we have done it every year since 1975.

Our Story

WFR has competed in FSAE for 51 years since its establishment in 1975, with its first completed car in 1988.

Composed of various faculties across Western University, students from engineering, business, law, and science come together to design, build, and race a unique vehicle every year.

Established
1975
First completed car
1988
In FSAE
51years
A team member in a cap crouching beside the sidepod of WFR26E at its unveiling, smiling
A team member in a team shirt giving two thumbs up beside the rear of WFR26E on a stone plaza
Two team members standing behind the nose of WFR26E at its unveiling
A team member in a team shirt sitting on a wheel of WFR26E on campus, trees behind
A team member in a WFR cap and a team hoodie sitting on the sidepod of WFR26E

One car, three seasons.

  1. WFR26E, its bodywork covered in airflow tufts, on the turntable of the Ford wind tunnel

    Design

    The foundation of the project begins with conceptualizing and engineering a high-performance vehicle. The team designs the car in CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS and tests those designs in simulation software such as Ansys, creating innovative solutions that balance speed, reliability, and efficiency.

  2. A team member in safety glasses and leather gloves working a carbon-fibre part in the workshop

    Manufacturing

    Following the design phase, members bring their ideas to life by fabricating and assembling the vehicle in-house. This stage combines technical expertise with hands-on experience, emphasizing teamwork, precision, and adaptability.

  3. WFR26E, car 105, on the cone course at Formula SAE Michigan 2026

    Competition

    The final phase puts the vehicle to the test at FSAE competitions, where it is evaluated on engineering, performance, and business metrics. These events showcase the team's dedication and provide a platform for members to network and learn from peers and industry professionals.

The team standing behind WFR26E at the car's unveiling

We are a team assembled through a shared passion and commitment to excellence.

WFR is dedicated to providing its members with unparalleled opportunities for learning and personal development, setting them apart as emerging leaders in their fields. Through participation in the team, students can apply theoretical concepts from the classroom in real-world scenarios, mastering essential technical skills along the way.

Since its inception, WFR has continually grown and improved, earning recognition as a top-ranking team both nationally and internationally. With competition experience spanning Canada, the United States, and beyond, WFR continues to challenge the global stage with innovative concepts and a competitive spirit.

A team member in a black team quarter-zip, arms folded on the rear wing of WFR26E, looking at the camera

Our core principles

  1. Excellence

    To develop highly skilled and effective professionals

  2. Endurance

    To ensure the long-term success of the team

  3. Enthusiasm

    To have fun

WFR26E, car 105, side-on on a stone plaza in front of stone steps, a team member standing behind it

Build the next one.

Recruitment is open. You do not need to be an engineer or know anything about racing. Bring your curiosity and we will teach you the rest.

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