Saturday, June 15
Young Automotive Professionals Conference (YAPC)
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FCA US LLC, Chelsea Proving Grounds
Registration closes June 10 - limited spots available. Now open to non-members.
The conference is a great opportunity to network with young professionals in the automotive industry and is open to anyone 18 years and older (Ride & Drive requires valid driver’s license). The event will include prominent FCA leaders in a panel discussion and Q&A moderated by John McElroy from Autoline. The afternoon highlight will be a Ride & Drive event featuring some of FCA’s most exciting vehicles on various courses.
Please read the Registration Restrictions below to ensure valid registration.
Young Automotive Professionals Conference (YAPC)
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FCA US LLC, Chelsea Proving Grounds
Registration closes June 10 - limited spots available. Now open to non-members.
The conference is a great opportunity to network with young professionals in the automotive industry and is open to anyone 18 years and older (Ride & Drive requires valid driver’s license). The event will include prominent FCA leaders in a panel discussion and Q&A moderated by John McElroy from Autoline. The afternoon highlight will be a Ride & Drive event featuring some of FCA’s most exciting vehicles on various courses.
Please read the Registration Restrictions below to ensure valid registration.
| Agenda | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | FCA Keynote Speaker |
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Ride & Drive |
Panelists
Ralph Gilles, FCA Global Head of Design
Jeffrey Lux, FCA Head of NAFTA Transmission Powertrain
Mitch Clauw, FCA Vice President Head of Global Pre-Programs & Program Management
Partha Datta, FCA Director of NAFTA Vehicle Integration & Validation
Moderator - John McElroy, Autoline
| Cost | Ticket Type | |
| SAE Member Only | “Single” | $ 55 |
| SAE Member + 1 Guest | “Double” | $ 130 |
| SAE Member + 2 Guests | “Triple” | $ 205 |
| SAE Student Member Discount – $20 off registrant only, not guests* | ||
| SAE Retired Member Discount – $10 off registrant only, not guests* | ||
| Non-member | “Single” | $ 85 |
Important Note: Registration closes June 10 (or when sold out). There will be no onsite ticket sales or refunds after June 6. Must be 18 years old to attend (Ride & Drive requires a valid driver's license).
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Speakers, times, and vehicles are subject to change.
Speakers, times, and vehicles are subject to change.
Hosted by: FCA US LLC
Sponsored by: Novastar Solutions and Robert Bosch, LLC
Young Professionals
Saturday, July 13
M1 Concourse Event
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
M1 Concourse
164 South Blvd. West, Pontiac
Agenda
8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Cars and Coffee
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Guest Speaker
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. M1 Thrill Ride/Pizza
Register by June 18 to receive discount - only 75 spots left
Back by popular demand! Starting at 8:30 a.m. Cars and Coffee will kick off their gathering with an awesome display of local classic and exotic cars. Then head over to the big tent from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a guest speaker and pizza before your M1 Thrill Ride.
The M1 Thrill Ride will have you experience 100 mph thrills around the 1.5 Mile Champion Motor Speedway in a ride-along with a professional driver. Ride shotgun for two Hot Laps in a high performance vehicle including a Dodge Hellcat.
M1 Concourse is an 87-acre playground, celebrating the automotive industry and the history of metro-Detroit. Already the largest development of its kind in the world, M1 offers an engineered 1.5-mile Performance Track, a 2.5-acre Skid Pad & Arena area along with the most beautifully-finished private garages to be found anywhere on the planet and home to the largest Cars and Coffee events in the country, the infamous Road Kill Nights Drag Races on Woodward, and many other public and private events throughout the year. A state-of-the-art Events & Conference Center will break ground in 2019 and will become one of the largest indoor event spaces in Oakland County.
Flyer
Sponsorship Form
Important Note: Must be 18 years or older to participate. Registration will close July 8 (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after August 10.
Speakers subject to change.
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
M1 Concourse Event
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
M1 Concourse
164 South Blvd. West, Pontiac
Agenda
8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Cars and Coffee
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Guest Speaker
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. M1 Thrill Ride/Pizza
Register by June 18 to receive discount - only 75 spots left
Back by popular demand! Starting at 8:30 a.m. Cars and Coffee will kick off their gathering with an awesome display of local classic and exotic cars. Then head over to the big tent from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for a guest speaker and pizza before your M1 Thrill Ride.
The M1 Thrill Ride will have you experience 100 mph thrills around the 1.5 Mile Champion Motor Speedway in a ride-along with a professional driver. Ride shotgun for two Hot Laps in a high performance vehicle including a Dodge Hellcat.
M1 Concourse is an 87-acre playground, celebrating the automotive industry and the history of metro-Detroit. Already the largest development of its kind in the world, M1 offers an engineered 1.5-mile Performance Track, a 2.5-acre Skid Pad & Arena area along with the most beautifully-finished private garages to be found anywhere on the planet and home to the largest Cars and Coffee events in the country, the infamous Road Kill Nights Drag Races on Woodward, and many other public and private events throughout the year. A state-of-the-art Events & Conference Center will break ground in 2019 and will become one of the largest indoor event spaces in Oakland County.
Flyer
Sponsorship Form
Important Note: Must be 18 years or older to participate. Registration will close July 8 (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after August 10.
Speakers subject to change.
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Social Event
Friday, July 26
Golf Outing
7:00 a.m. Registration/Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
8768 North Territorial Rd., Plymouth
Register by June 1 to receive discount - only 144 golfers permitted
Help fund the SAE Detroit Section Scholarship and STEM Programs
The day will begin with a networking breakfast followed by a shotgun start (scramble format) and end with a sit-down dinner. Fox Hills is proud to be a Certified Audubon Sanctuary golf course providing the best in course conditions while being dedicated to the care and preservation of the environment.
The jewel of Fox Hills is the Golden Fox, an upscale links-style 18-hole championship course, designed by Arthur Hills. Reminiscent of the great Scottish seaside courses, it features prairie grasses, wetlands, steep bunkers, and large gently-undulating bent-grass greens.
The golf outing is open to members and non-members. Each foursome leader will be notified by email approximately one week prior to the event with hole assignments and registration details. Space is limited.
Golf fees include a golf cart, complete event scoring, hot breakfast, lunch on the turn, dinner, and awards banquet, and non-alcoholic beverages (cash bar for alcoholic beverages).
Individual - $175 ($200 after June 1)
Foursome - $600 ($800 after June 1)
*Hole Sponsor - $800 ($1,000 after June 1)
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Gold Sponsor $2,500
- Three foursomes
- Two lawn signs with company logo
- Company logo on print material
- Sponsor sign
- 10 x 10 onsite display space
- Two full-page ads in online Supercharger publication
Silver Sponsor $2,000
- Two foursomes
- One lawn sign with company logo
- Company logo on print material
- Sponsor sign
- Full-page ad in online Supercharger publication
Bronze Sponsor $1,500
- One foursome
- One lawn sign with company logo
- Company logo on print material
- Sponsor sign
- Full-page ad in online Supercharger publication
*Hole Sponsor $800 ($1,000 after June 1)
- One foursome
- One lawn sign with company logo
- Company logo on print material
Flyer
Sponsorship details
Important Note: Registration will close July 16 (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after July 12. Times are subject to change due to speed of golf. Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgement at SAE events.
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Golf Outing
7:00 a.m. Registration/Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
8768 North Territorial Rd., Plymouth
Register by June 1 to receive discount - only 144 golfers permitted
Help fund the SAE Detroit Section Scholarship and STEM Programs
The day will begin with a networking breakfast followed by a shotgun start (scramble format) and end with a sit-down dinner. Fox Hills is proud to be a Certified Audubon Sanctuary golf course providing the best in course conditions while being dedicated to the care and preservation of the environment.
The jewel of Fox Hills is the Golden Fox, an upscale links-style 18-hole championship course, designed by Arthur Hills. Reminiscent of the great Scottish seaside courses, it features prairie grasses, wetlands, steep bunkers, and large gently-undulating bent-grass greens.
The golf outing is open to members and non-members. Each foursome leader will be notified by email approximately one week prior to the event with hole assignments and registration details. Space is limited.
Golf fees include a golf cart, complete event scoring, hot breakfast, lunch on the turn, dinner, and awards banquet, and non-alcoholic beverages (cash bar for alcoholic beverages).
Individual - $175 ($200 after June 1)
Foursome - $600 ($800 after June 1)
*Hole Sponsor - $800 ($1,000 after June 1)
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Gold Sponsor $2,500
- Three foursomes
- Two lawn signs with company logo
- Company logo on print material
- Sponsor sign
- 10 x 10 onsite display space
- Two full-page ads in online Supercharger publication
Silver Sponsor $2,000
- Two foursomes
- One lawn sign with company logo
- Company logo on print material
- Sponsor sign
- Full-page ad in online Supercharger publication
Bronze Sponsor $1,500
- One foursome
- One lawn sign with company logo
- Company logo on print material
- Sponsor sign
- Full-page ad in online Supercharger publication
*Hole Sponsor $800 ($1,000 after June 1)
- One foursome
- One lawn sign with company logo
- Company logo on print material
Flyer
Sponsorship details
Important Note: Registration will close July 16 (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after July 12. Times are subject to change due to speed of golf. Please note, alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. SAE advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgement at SAE events.
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Golf Outing
Thursday, August 15
Car Show & Networking Night
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Woodward Avenue Brewers (WAB)
22646 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Registration deadline is 3:00 p.m. August 13
As people rev up for the Woodward Dream Cruise, Woodward Avenue Brewers (WAB) is a prime location on Woodward for a sneak peek of what’s to come.
We encourage you to bring the whole family and check out some really cool cars while networking with other SAE members. This will be a private event on the patio. Pizza, salad, and soft drinks will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
The Car Show is open to custom or classic cars and will take place in a reserved parking lot right behind the WAB. To add some excitement to the night, guests will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite car until 7:00 p.m. The winner and runner up will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Only 25 car spaces will be available, so be sure to register early. Wristbands will be provided onsite to allow guests access food and beverage.
How do I register my vehicle for the Car Show?
Click "Register" below to enter your vehicle in the Car Show. Vehicles must be registered by Tuesday, August 13. Each entry includes two wristbands for admission. The parking lot behind the WAB has been reserved exclusively for Car Show entries. Each vehicle will need to be in the lot no later than 4:30 p.m. and will be assigned a space.
How do I register for a wristband?
Click "Register" below to purchase a wristband. This provides access to the patio and parking lot to view the vehicles. Wristbands will be distributed onsite at the registration tent. There is no charge for children 12 and younger, however, please register them to be included in the food count.
Important Note: Registration will close August 13 at 3:00 p.m. (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after August 8. Alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. The Section advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at events.
Flyer
Sponsorship Details
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Car Show & Networking Night
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Woodward Avenue Brewers (WAB)
22646 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Registration deadline is 3:00 p.m. August 13
As people rev up for the Woodward Dream Cruise, Woodward Avenue Brewers (WAB) is a prime location on Woodward for a sneak peek of what’s to come.
We encourage you to bring the whole family and check out some really cool cars while networking with other SAE members. This will be a private event on the patio. Pizza, salad, and soft drinks will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
The Car Show is open to custom or classic cars and will take place in a reserved parking lot right behind the WAB. To add some excitement to the night, guests will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite car until 7:00 p.m. The winner and runner up will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Only 25 car spaces will be available, so be sure to register early. Wristbands will be provided onsite to allow guests access food and beverage.
How do I register my vehicle for the Car Show?
Click "Register" below to enter your vehicle in the Car Show. Vehicles must be registered by Tuesday, August 13. Each entry includes two wristbands for admission. The parking lot behind the WAB has been reserved exclusively for Car Show entries. Each vehicle will need to be in the lot no later than 4:30 p.m. and will be assigned a space.
How do I register for a wristband?
Click "Register" below to purchase a wristband. This provides access to the patio and parking lot to view the vehicles. Wristbands will be distributed onsite at the registration tent. There is no charge for children 12 and younger, however, please register them to be included in the food count.
Important Note: Registration will close August 13 at 3:00 p.m. (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after August 8. Alcoholic beverages are neither supplied nor purchased by SAE Detroit Section. The Section advises attendees to drink responsibly and exercise good judgment at events.
Flyer
Sponsorship Details
For more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Networking Event
Saturday, October 26
Formula SAE ® Workshop
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to provide valuable information to make Formula SAE design teams more successful. Teams are encouraged to bring their vehicles to discuss challenges and share ideas.
The workshop will consist of a morning session covering various topics relating to the Formula SAE Competition, and a selection of breakout sessions will take place in the afternoon. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topics include:
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Campus Map
Building Map
Important Note: Workshop is open to all students. Registration will close Tuesday, October 15 (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after October 18. Times and speakers subject to change.
If you would like to sponsor the event, or for more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Formula SAE ® Workshop
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to provide valuable information to make Formula SAE design teams more successful. Teams are encouraged to bring their vehicles to discuss challenges and share ideas.
The workshop will consist of a morning session covering various topics relating to the Formula SAE Competition, and a selection of breakout sessions will take place in the afternoon. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topics include:
- Competition Overview
- Design Consideration
- Team Organization
- Rule Changes
Flyer
Campus Map
Building Map
Important Note: Workshop is open to all students. Registration will close Tuesday, October 15 (or when sold out). No onsite registration or refunds after October 18. Times and speakers subject to change.
If you would like to sponsor the event, or for more information, email Roxanne Loeffler or call (248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
Hosted by Lawrence Technological University
Students - Collegiate