Teams are to assume that they work for an engineering firm that is designing, fabricating, testing and demonstrating a prototype vehicle. The vehicle should have high performance and be sufficiently durable to successfully complete all the event at the Formula SAE competitions. Each student team design will be judged and evaluated again other competing designs in a series of Static and Dynamic events to determine the vehicle that best meets the design goals and profitably built and marketed.

Nicholson began his General Motors career as a co-op student at Buick Motor Division.  He has an extensive background in product engineering at GM and has progressed through a series of leadership positions including director of controller integration, director of engine calibration, chief engineer for V8 engines, managing director of GM Powertrain-Germany GmbH, executive director for global powertrain embedded controls, vice president of Global Quality and vice president of Global Powertrain.

Ray Theriault, Plant Director General Motors Bowling Green Assembly and Performance Build Center will provide an overview of the process for launching a new Corvette. From customer feedback to virtual reviews to early builds and beyond, the presentation will provide details on the various stages of build, until the start of regular production. Ray will conclude with a brief overview of the Corvette lineup.

In 2013, Formula SAE saw the implementation of battery electric class to the portfolio already containing internal combustion gasoline.

Ray has more than 28 years with General Motors, with a background in Global Propulsion Systems and Vehicle Assembly for both cars and trucks. He spent 5 years with GM International Operations in China where he was responsible for all GM manufacturing quality and quality assurance in Asia, Africa, and Australia. Ray has held titles including but not limited to Quality Manager, Quality Operations Director, Assistant Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Director during his tenure with the company. He was an integral part of the successful launch of heavy-duty pickup trucks in Flint, Mich., and the brands he has worked with have received various accolades including a number of JD Power awards and other prestigious quality and production honors.

In 2013, Formula SAE saw the implementation of battery electric class to the portfolio already containing internal combustion gasoline.

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In 2006, Dartmouth College (partnered with SAE International) created the fuel alternative event Formula Hybrid using Formula SAE cars with gasoline-electric hybrid power plants.

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Ray Theriault became Plant Director of General Motors Bowling Green Assembly in June 2023. Having grown up in Milford, Mich., Ray had the opportunity to listen as Corvettes would race around the Proving Grounds and always desired to be a part of the long and successful history of such an impactful vehicle. He grew up to receive a BS in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and a Masters in Automotive Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Formula SAE promotes careers and excellence in engineering as it encompasses all aspects of the automotive industry including research, design, manufacturing, testing, developing, marketing, management and finances.

Teams are to assume that they work for an engineering firm that is designing, fabricating, testing and demonstrating a prototype vehicle. The vehicle should have high performance and be sufficiently durable to successfully complete all the event at the Formula SAE competitions. Each student team design will be judged and evaluated again other competing designs in a series of Static and Dynamic events to determine the vehicle that best meets the design goals and profitably built and marketed.

Formula SAE promotes careers and excellence in engineering as it encompasses all aspects of the automotive industry including research, design, manufacturing, testing, developing, marketing, management and finances.

Township to the City of Grand Blanc. Thousands will line the streets to see classic cars and vehicles of every description.

Nicholson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from General Motors Institute (now Kettering University), a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University.

The Formula SAE competitions challenge teams of university undergraduate and graduate students to conceive, design, fabricate, develop and compete with small, formula style vehicles. The competition is an engineering education competition that requires performance demonstration of vehicles in a series of events, both off track and on track against the clock. Each competition gives teams the chance to demonstrate their creativity and engineering skills in comparison to teams from other universities around the world.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, MMSAE will award the H.H. Curtice award. Following the award the parade route will stretch from the historic “red bricks” of Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint through Burton and Grand Blanc

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 6:00 PM Social Hour6:45 PM Dinner8:00 PM ProgramMeal: Family Style Chicken & Liver dinnerTickets: $35.00 at the doorZehnders of Frankenmuth – Town Hall downstairs, 730 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Since joining the Bowling Green Assembly team, Ray has shown a true passion for the customer and has been driven to share customer enthusiasm with plant employees. He has fully embraced the unique external aspects of being Plant Director for Corvette by regularly engaging with the Corvette community through various events. He has also spearheaded a number of philanthropic efforts to support the Bowling Green community and its nonprofits.

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In 2006, Dartmouth College (partnered with SAE International) created the fuel alternative event Formula Hybrid using Formula SAE cars with gasoline-electric hybrid power plants.

In 1981, SAE International (formerly known as Society of Automotive Engineers) developed and managed the first Formula SAE® (FSAE®) student competition with assistance of Ron Matthews, Professor at University of Texas. SAE International operated the only Formula SAE competition for 17 years before its partnership with IMeche (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) in England where the brand “Formula Student” was developed. Since its inception, Formula SAE has expanded and includes many spin-off events. In the North America there are three competitions managed by SAE International one in Michigan, California and Ontario, Canada. Internationally, the expansion of Formula SAE/Formula Student brand has exploded to over 20 competitions currently hosted by engineering societies or private business.

We observe “National Engineers Week” with a banquet and technical program featuring presentations by students from Central Michigan University, Kettering University, Saginaw Valley State University, and The Kettering University AutoDrive Challenge Team. The students are members of SAE Collegiate Chapter project teams which compete in the SAE Collegiate Design Series http://students.sae.org/cds/ The design series has grown from a national competition to an international competition featuring students from Asia, Europe, North and South America. During this year’s banquet, the teams present will compete for the annual “SAE Collegiate Cup” presented by the Mid-Michigan Section. This event’s competition will be judged based upon the quality of the oral presentation of the team’s “Design Series” project.

Compete in static and dynamic events such as design, presentation, cost, acceleration, skidpad, autocross, endurance, and efficiency with vehicles powered only by electric motors.

Dan Nicholson will discuss his various leadership roles at SAE, as well as how General Motors is positioned to lead in electrification with their commitment to Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

The Formula SAE competitions challenge teams of university undergraduate and graduate students to conceive, design, fabricate, develop and compete with small, formula style vehicles. The competition is an engineering education competition that requires performance demonstration of vehicles in a series of events, both off track and on track against the clock. Each competition gives teams the chance to demonstrate their creativity and engineering skills in comparison to teams from other universities around the world.

Dan Nicholson was appointed General Motors Vice President, Strategic Technology Initiatives effective October 2022. Until this recent appointment, Dan was VP of Global Electrification, Controls, Software and Electronics where he led the organization since January 2019 being responsible for all electrified propulsion products including batteries and electric drive units, as well as electronic control systems and strategies, software and associated electronic hardware for all General Motors products globally. Prior to that, Dan was General Motors Vice President, Global Propulsion Systems. In that role he was responsible for all propulsion products including engines, transmissions, fuel cells, electric drive units and batteries.

ROLLING CRUISE begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4pm at Factory One located at 303 W. Water Street in Flint. We will have our Grand Marshal Victor George and family,  Mayor of Flint Sheldon Neeley,  Local Police officers from surrounding precincts,  our Chairman of the Board Al Jones, Vice Chairman of the Board Ralph Messer and other Board of Directors, Executive Director Amber Taylor and many, many others.