Zapopan, Jalisco; March 18, 2025. The UP Racing Day has become a key event within the Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara campuswhich brings together students, directors and sponsors with a clear objective: to strengthen the identity of the team and share the passion for motorsports and the automotive industry.
The purpose of this day is to give visibility to UP Racing as the representative team of the university, allowing the student community to feel part of the project. In addition, the event provides a space to recognize the sponsoring brands that year after year that year after year support the initiative, giving them the opportunity to share their experience and the impact of their contribution in the evolution of the team.
Leadership at UP RacingThe captain general's experience
One of the fundamental roles within the team is that of Captain General, a position currently held by Luis Rentería, an eighth-semester student of Innovation and Design Engineering.
"I started out like everyone else, being a member of an area.. I started in Aerodynamics, I gradually worked my way up to become Captain Mechanic, and then Captain General .. It is very nice because now it's my turn to guide the new memberssomething they did with me before"he said.
The team of the Panamericana team team has had the opportunity to compete in Formula SAE Michiganone of the most important student motorsports competitions in the world. For Luis, these experiences have been fundamental in his professional and personal development.
"At the last competition, we lived with judges from. Ford, GMC and Chevrolet. They give us a taste of what they do every day and share with us how to improve share with us how to improve. It's amazing to see how everyone is in a learning environment and with the intention that we to pass every test.".
The role of race directors at UP Racing
The success of the team lies not only in the talent of its members, but also in the academic support of the directors of Mechatronics Engineering and Innovation and Design Engineering.
Óscar Sánchez Barba Acevedodirector of Mechatronicsemphasized that UP Racing was born more than a decade ago thanks to the initiative of a group of students students passionate about motor racing..
"From the beginning, all the work has been done by the students: the researchresearch designthe construction of the car and testing. As a director, my job is to be a liaison with the university to get invoices, permits and logistics, but the team is entirely student-driven," he said."he commented.
On the other hand, Pilar Hernández Grageda, Director of Innovation and Designhighlighted the importance of interdisciplinary interdisciplinary work at UP Racing and the impact this has on the training of students.
"I know this is the best way to understand the subjects, develop soft skills and learn to work in a team. I love to see how the students engage with the project and get hooked on an ambitious goal", he said.
Sponsor support: a key pillar of the company's strategy
The UP Racing Day also recognized the fundamental role sponsors' fundamental role in the technological and financial development of the team.
Rodrigo Lizárraga, marketing coordinator at Bailmex, explained that the link with UP Racing, the UP Racing came about thanks to a graduate of the universitywho proposed the sponsorship.
Bailmex is a specialized financial and wealth advisory firm that offers comprehensive and customized solutions to help its clients protect and grow their wealth.
"Our relationship with the team is very close because several of our collaborators are graduates of the Universidad Panamericana.. We are delighted to promote new technologies and contribute to the development of Mexico's future engineers," said Lizárraga."mentioned Lizárraga.
For his part, Adrian Guevarasales engineer at TCM, spoke about the importance of the importance of 3D printing in the development of key parts for the car, such as thesuch as the manifold engine manifold.
The manifold is an essential component in an internal combustion engine, as it manages the flow of fluids and gases inside the engine. is responsible for managing the flow of fluids and gases within the engine.. This device allows the fluids to be fluids to be distributed efficiently, ensuringensuring optimum performance of the engine and other vehicle systems.
"With the 'manifold' we printed, we demonstrated that additive manufacturing is a viable option for end-use and high-performance parts"Guevara noted.
Finally, Alejandro Gómez, operations manager at LUBE, highlighted the relevance of education in the use of lubricants and renewable energies. "If we sow knowledge in students now, in the future they will make more informed decisions in their companies and will opt for sustainable solutions"he concluded.
Towards Formula SAE Michigan 2025
The team UP Racing team is looking forward to its next international next international competition: Formula SAE Michigan, to be held May 14-17. They are currently working hard to improve their performance and represent Universidad Panamericana on the global stage.
With the support of its members, race directors and sponsors, UP Racing and the Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara reinforce their commitment to academic excellence and the formation of leaders..
This project not only fosters the development of highly trained engineers, but also promotes innovation, teamwork and strategic vision within the automotive industry.
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