Team CMU Chippewa Performance Sponsors

Team CMU Chippewa Performance wouldn't be able to do what we do without the generous support of our sponsors.

Fuel the future with us

Supporting our program unlocks exclusive advantages for your company, including:

Prime Talent Pipeline Access: Your sponsorship connects you directly with top-performing students, providing premier recruiting opportunities to secure tomorrow’s talent today.

Tax-Smart Giving: As a non-profit collegiate organization, Chippewa Racing offers tax-deductible donation options, allowing you to support a great cause while benefitting your bottom line.

Statewide Brand Exposure: Our car, featured in commercials, on billboards, and at Central Michigan University events, gives your brand visibility across Michigan. Placing your logo on our vehicle brings your company to the forefront for thousands of potential customers.

Sponsorship packages

    Prominent Logo Placement: Showcase your brand with two XL logos on the vehicle or a prime XL logo spot on the firewall or hood (subject to space), ensuring maximum visibility during events and competitions.

    Website Spotlight: Your logo featured on our official team website, connecting your brand with our online audience and partners.

    Campus-Wide Recognition: Your logo displayed on team signage throughout campus, aligning your brand with the Chippewa Racing spirit and gaining local recognition.

    Commemorative Appreciation Package: Receive a beautiful sponsor appreciation plaque and a team-signed letter of gratitude as a lasting thank-you for your support.

    Social Media Shout-Outs: Get recognized with dedicated posts on our social media channels, including a special feature highlighting your generosity and impact.

    Prime Brand Placement: Gain visibility with two large logos featured on our race car, turning heads at every event and competition.

    Official Website Feature: Showcase your logo on our team’s official website, where fans, supporters, and potential recruits will see your brand aligned with our mission.

    Campus-Wide Recognition: Your logo featured on team signage across campus, ensuring brand exposure throughout Central Michigan University and beyond.

    Special Recognition Package: Receive a sponsor appreciation plaque and a personalized, team-signed letter of gratitude as a heartfelt thank-you for your support.

    Dedicated Social Media Spotlight: Enjoy shout-outs on our social media platforms, with a special post to celebrate and thank your company for its generous contribution.

    Visible Logo Placement: Your brand gets noticed with two medium logos on our race car, displayed prominently at events and competitions.

    Website Feature: Your logo on our official team website showcases your support to our online community and fans.

    Heartfelt Thanks from the Team: Receive a team-signed letter of gratitude as a personal thank-you for joining us on our journey.

    Social Media Appreciation: Enjoy shout-outs across our social media channels, where we’ll celebrate and thank your company’s generous support.


    Brand Visibility on Our Vehicle: Your logo featured twice on our race car, catching eyes at every event and adding your name to our racing journey.

    Website Acknowledgment: Show your support on our official team website, where your logo will be seen by our fans, supporters, and future talent.

    Personalized Thank-You from the Team: Receive a team-signed letter of gratitude as a heartfelt reminder of our appreciation for your support.

    Cost breakdown

    Our sponsors are the driving force behind our program. Their generous support is what makes our journey to Baja SAE possible. Here’s a look at the annual costs to keep our team racing without sponsor assistance:

    • Brakes - $1,300
    • Frame and body - $3,500
    • Hardware - $1,000
    • Powertrain - $6,000
    • Safety Equipment - $1,000
    • Shop Supplies - $1,500
    • Steering - $500
    • Suspension - $2,500
    • Travel - $18,000

    Total: $35,300

    Contact us

    Thank you for considering a partnership with Chippewa Performance! Ready to join us on this incredible journey? Reach out using the contacts below—we’d love to connect with you!

    Team Email: cmusaebaja@cmich.edu

    Rebecca Walker
    Associate Director of Development
    Email: walke3r@cmich.edu

    Dr. Benjamin Ritter
    Faculty Advisor
    Email: ritte1be@cmich.edu
    Phone: 989-774-3134