Gopher Motorsports

Frame and Body Subteam

The frame and body subteam is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and validation of the vehicle’s frame, driver interface, and aerodynamic package. Members gain hands-on experience in structural and aerodynamic design while learning to balance performance, feasibility, and safety. Much of our work bridges theory and practice through composites, structures, aerodynamics, finite element analysis, and computational fluid dynamics. Projects include a full carbon fiber monocoque chassis, front/rear/side wings, diffuser/floor, and ergonomic/driver interface components such as the seat, pedalbox, and headrest.