Bruin Formula Racing's Mk. VIII vehicle was a race car designed to compete in the 2023 FSAE competition in Michigan. As the Responsible Engineer for the Rear Wing, I was in charge of the design, aerodynamic analysis, and optimization of the rear wing. As part of BFR's second-ever aerodynamics package, the rear wing was a major advance in terms of composites, with four hollow, carbon fiber elements with lightweight structural ribs and Nomex sandwich panel endplates. The mounting was also drastically improved over my previous design, with two FEA-optimized aluminum swan neck arms and two adjustable lower support struts. This allowed for quicker assembly and disassembly and more accurate adjustment.

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The rear wing on Mk. VIII produced upwards of 160N (36 lbf) of downforce at 35 mph (an average velocity for an FSAE vehicle). Real-world testing showed significant improvements in lap time and driver feedback when running with the wing versus no wing. Additionally, placing streamers on various elements when testing at Willow Springs International Raceway confirmed that the flow remained attached during race conditions.