Baja is a senior design project car competition sponsored by SAE. Each vehicle is judged on acceleration, top speed, braking, land maneuverability, deep water maneuverability, tractor pull, suspension, traction, and endurance. Students have a dedicated automotive shop with the following major equipment:
- Two Lathes - Birmingham Model YCL 1340GH
- Vertical Bridgeport mill
- Drill press Powermatic Model 1200
- Queen City Grinding Wheels
- MIG Welder Lincoln 135
- TIG Welder Miller Econotig
- Belt Sander
- Power Washer
- Sheet Metal Brake
- Band Saw
- Miscellaneous Hand Power Tools