Beyond The Competition

Women in Motorsports @ Baja SAE Carolina 2025

October 16th, 2025  |  Season 8  |  1 hr 7 mins

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In this special episode of the SAE Beyond the Competition Podcast, we spotlight an inspiring Women in Motorsports panel discussion held at the Baja SAE Carolina event.

Baja SAE Carolina 2025 Know Before You Go

September 24th, 2025  |  Season 8  |  25 mins 4 secs

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Headed to Baja SAE Carolina 2025? This special Know Before You Go episode of the SAE: Beyond the Competition Podcast is your essential audio companion to prepare for the event! 🎙️

Join the SAE team as we walk through everything students, faculty advisors, and volunteers need to know before arriving in South Carolina. From on-site registration procedures to technical inspection expectations, event safety, and team logistics, this episode is packed with important insights, reminders, and tips to help your team succeed on and off the track.

Program Managers Spill the Secrets of SAE Events!

December 19th, 2024  |  Season 8  |  41 mins 59 secs

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Step into the exciting world of SAE University Programs with the Beyond the Competition podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Scott Schultz and Michael Sorg welcome program managers Brett Foley (SAE Aero Design), Kaley Zundel (Formula SAE), and Damon Andring (Baja SAE) for a fun, rowdy, and insightful wrap-up of the 2024 competition season. From standout moments like Formula SAE's big changes to Baja’s groundbreaking tank vehicle, we dive deep into the creativity, resilience, and behind-the-scenes stories of these incredible student teams. 🌍✨

Grove City Baja at SAE International Bring your Kid to Work Day

October 17th, 2024  |  Season 8  |  15 mins 24 secs

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In this episode of Beyond the Competition, Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz, from SAE University Programs, chat with the Grove City College Racing Team during the SAE Bring Your Kid to Work Day. They dive into the team’s experience bringing their Baja SAE cars to the event, where kids had the chance to explore and learn about the vehicles up close. The team discusses their Red October competition car and an innovative electric prototype, as well as the importance of exposing young kids to engineering through hands-on interaction. Join us for a fascinating conversation about education, engineering, and motorsports!

Insights with David Sander

July 18th, 2024  |  Season 8  |  46 mins 25 secs

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In this episode of Beyond the Competition, hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz welcome David Sander, the Community Programs Manager for SAE International’s University Programs. David shares his journey from an engineering student at NC State to a high school technology teacher, and now his role at SAE. He discusses the value of competitive events in education, the importance of hands-on learning, and the innovative programs SAE is developing to support students and educators. Tune in for an engaging conversation about education, engineering, and the future of mobility.

Student Round Table

March 31st, 2021  |  Season 6  |  30 mins 11 secs

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In this episode, we talk with students from Mexico and Egyptian teams in Baja, Aero Design, and AeroConnect to discuss tips for team development, project management, and dealing with unforeseen circumstances like this past year’s world pandemic.

SAE Baja 2020 Season Breakdown

December 12th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  51 mins 27 secs

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Sara and Sam run down all of the details you need going into the 2020 Baja SAE Season.

A Look Back at the Collegiate Design Series

January 15th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  41 mins 33 secs

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On this episode, we say goodbye to Bob Sechler, longtime manager of the Collegiate Design Series, as he retires in 2018.

Maximizing Your SAE Membership

December 12th, 2017  |  Season 3  |  27 mins 15 secs

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On this episode, we met up with Amanda and Donna from the SAE Membership team to discuss how students can maximize their SAE membership.

New Cost Module for 2018

December 5th, 2017  |  Season 2  |  46 mins 4 secs

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On this episode, we discuss the brand new Cost Module for the 2018 competition season.