About Our Sponsors
Don Beall
Don Beall, a long-term supporter and distinguished alumnus of our San Jose State University School of Engineering, has contributed to the unceasing development of our cars and electronic use in numerous industries, providing insight as both an engineer and a leader. Beall continues to encourage the growth of said industries by continuously invigorating future generations through his guidance and sheer support of current students.
John Bergman, alumnus of our very own San Jose State University, works with a variety of services via design cycle, with convenient remote availability. With his extensive and diverse experiences within the Contract Design and Manufacturing industry, Bergman’s expertise regarding various engineering aspects (Mechanical Design Engineering, Design Consulting, Mechanism Designing, Plastic Design & Processing, etc.) is reputable and reliable; ensuring clientele satisfaction with every project. Bergman has constructed various essential materials for our team, including: Wheel nuts and camber brackets. With these crucial materials, Spartan Racing was able to successfully build both our SR13 and SRE-6 automobiles.
Military Fasteners is a distributor of military-grade aerospace and mil-spec hardware and consumables to clientele. Military Fasteners thoroughly scrutinizes all of their inventory, to ensure quality above and beyond the standard, while also working to guarantee fast and secure shipping and handling. Military Fasteners have supplied Spartan Racing with a bulk of nuts and bolts, along with team gear, that have been essential and critical for the construction of our vehicles during the 2021-2022 season.
Toray Industries operates as a leading fiber/textile, performance chemical, and carbon fiber composite material manufacturer. As a producer, Toray is adamant on fighting against climate change, by providing technologies and materials that challenge the world’s growing climate issues. Toray Industries had provided Spartan Racing with autoclave use, allowing us to cure carbon fiber for our tires. Additionally, they have allowed us to utilize their workspaces.
SCCA, also known as the Sports Car Club of America, is a non-profit organization that works to encourage a safe and fun-loving community of auto enthusiasts from all backgrounds.
ANSYS is a global leader in engineering simulation software, empowering innovators to design, test, and validate products across industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Through advanced physics-based modeling and analysis tools, ANSYS enables engineers to optimize performance, reliability, and efficiency before physical prototyping. ANSYS has supported Spartan Racing by providing simulation tools essential for analyzing structural integrity, fluid dynamics, and thermal performance, allowing our team to make informed design decisions and improve overall vehicle performance.
Siemens is a technology powerhouse specializing in providing advanced engineering and simulation software across numerous industries. Through its computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal simulation tools, Siemens enables engineers to analyze airflow, heat transfer, and system performance with high accuracy. Siemens has supported Spartan Racing by providing CFD software essential for iterative aerodynamic development and thermal simulations, allowing our team to optimize vehicle efficiency, cooling performance, and overall design effectiveness.