Ohio State University

Ohio State University's Car 

 

The Smokin’ Buckeye has been a great experience for the students of various disciplines here at Ohio State. This project has produced 3 Master’s theses, 1 Honor’s thesis, five journal publications as well as countless class projects. The partnerships that have been formed with industry as a result of the Smokin’ Buckeye have been invaluable to the team. Many have found careers in the automotive industry as a result of working on this project and the experience that has been gained as a result of the effort and time that is put into the Smokin’ Buckeye. Through the upcoming seasons, the Smokin’ Buckeye team will continue the tradition of excellence that has become synonymous with The Ohio State University.

School: Ohio State University
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Owner(s): Giorgio Rizzoni
Contact Information: The Ohio State University
Center for Automotive Research
930 Kinnear Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212

(P): (614) 688-3856
(F): (614) 688-4111

E-mail: rizzoni.1@osu.edu 

Car Sponsors: Complete List
Awards:

Date Event Location Place
August, 1994 Indianapolis Electrics Clermont, IN 1st
July, 1995 Cleveland Electric Formula Classic Cleveland, Ohio 1st
August, 1995 Indianapolis Electrics Clermont, IN 2nd
March, 1996 Firebird International Raceway Phoenix, AZ 1st
Sept. 1996 Yankee Electrics Stafford Springs, CT 2nd
March, 1997 Firebird International Raceway Phoenix, AZ 3rd
May, 1997 Electric Grand Prix Kenly, NC 1st
July, 1997 Cleveland Electric Formula Classic Cleveland, OH 1st
August, 1997 Indianapolis Electrics Clermont, IN 1st
March, 1998 APS Electrics Phoenix, AZ 2nd
March, 1998 Indianapolis Electrics Clermont, IN 1st
August, 1998 SCCA South Bend Sprints South Haven, MI 1st
February, 1999 Walt Disney World Speedway Orlando, FL 1st
May, 1999 Indianapolis Electrics Clermont, IN 1st
October, 1999 Indianapolis Electrics Clermont, IN 2nd
July, 2000 Winchester Speedway Winchester, IN 1st