Thank you to everyone who supported our fall 2025 campaign!
Dear supporters,
Thanks to your generosity, we raised $10,034 from 31 donors, surpassing our $10,000 fall 2025 ZotFunder campaign goal and providing critical support for Anteater Formula Racing’s 2025-26 season. Your contributions are already making a meaningful impact as our team moves from design into full manufacturing and competition preparation.
We are excited to share how your support is being put to work:
- Approximately $3,000 has been used for competition registration, officially securing our place at Formula SAE Michigan.
- $5,000 was invested in our Yamaha R6 engine, which is the heart of our powertrain and one of the most vital components of our vehicle.
- About $500 has been allocated toward sensors for data collection and performance validation, and over $600 has gone toward materials for our chassis fixture, which allows us to manufacture our frame with precision and consistency.
- The remaining funds will support essential manufacturing costs, including machining, composite materials, electrical components and system testing as we finalize our new car as well as offset travel and lodging expenses so our team can compete in Michigan without as much financial strain.
Your contributions go far beyond funding parts and materials – they directly empower student engineers to apply their knowledge in a real-world, competitive environment. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our mission and for helping make our season possible.
With sincere appreciation,
Anteater Formula Racing
UC Irvine
$15
Pit Crew
Your donation fuels progress. Every bit drives us closer to victory, and you are directly contributing to vital tools, material, parts and the overall success of the team! Thank you for being a part of our journey, your belief in our team inspires us to create new limits and achieve greatness on the track.
$50
Wrench Turner
Your support means the world to us. We’re taking significant strides towards victory, and your donation enables us to get essential items such as hardware, drill bits, and angle grinder blades. Let’s race towards excellence together!
$100
Fabrication Fund
Without your generosity, our journey wouldn’t be possible. Your generous donation enables us to acquire important materials such as resin for carbon fiber layups and welding essentials like gas mixtures, welding wire, and safety gear!
$250
Machine Shop Champion
You shine as one of our most dedicated supporters! Your generous donation will cover expenses for laser cutting orders like brake rotors or contributing towards the cost of our times. Our race car wouldn’t run without your commitment to our team. Together we are now able to push boundaries and strive for victory on the track!
$500
Test & Tune
We are deeply grateful for your invaluable contribution. With you we can continue building and rigorously testing our car. Your donation covers items, such as wheels, which is an extremely crucial component for us. Thank you for believing in our vision and mission.
$1,000
Pole Position
Wow! You are monumental in crafting a winning car! A generous donation of this size would be transformative for our team covering expenses of tires, a professional engine tune, and travel expenses for key members to compete in our Michigan race! Your support not only fuels our journey but also strengthens our mission to excel.
$2,500
Race Ready
You have completely pivoted the production of our race car! With complex machining beyond our capabilities, a donation like yours enables us to outsource machining and purchase spare parts for testing or emergencies. Additionally, it could fund our long haul to Michigan and enhance our competitive edge.
$5,000
Grand Prix Circle
Your extraordinary generosity leaves us speechless! With your support, we can secure critical components like advanced suspension systems, precision-machined parts, and cutting-edge materials that elevate our car’s performance to a professional level. Furthermore, your contribution ensures we have the resources to travel, compete, and represent UC Irvine. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us turn passion into excellence on and off the track.
