SAE Indiana

04/05/2026

Friendly reminder: RSVP by Friday May 8, 2026.

SAE Indiana is proud to present the 2026 LSA – 60th Louis Schwitzer Award Banquet, celebrating innovation and engineering excellence at the Indianapolis 500. Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for a full day of activities:

🚛 Morning Ride & Drive:
- 9:00–11:00 AM
- Allison Transmission Innovation Center (5100 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224)
- Enjoy a hands-on ride and drive experience. Capacity is limited to 20 participants.

🏎️ Indianapolis 500 (Qualifying) Afternoon Session
- 12:00–5:30 PM
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway (1st Floor – Legends Row, Arie Luyendyk Room, 4790 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222)
- Refreshments and snacks will be provided for LSA guests.
🥂 Banquet Reception, Dinner & Awards
- 6:00–9:00 PM
- Allison Transmission Innovation Center (5100 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224)
- Join us for an evening of networking, dinner, award presentation, and entertainment.
Sign-up:
- Indy 500 Tickets and Banquet : https://form.jotform.com/261130543281043
- Morning Ride & Drive: https://form.jotform.com/261140409868056
RSVP deadline: May 8, 2026
We sincerely thank our sponsors, Allison Transmission and Valvoline, for supporting this special event.

29/03/2026

Allison Transmission, headquartered in Indianapolis, recently announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to introduce new fully automatic transmission options for the Freightliner M2 106 Plus medium-duty truck. The collaboration includes pairing the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series transmission with the Cummins X10 engine (planned for 2027 production) and a 9-speed Allison transmission with the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine (planned for 2026 production).

Link:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/daimler-truck-north-america-partners-with-allison-transmission-to-deliver-advanced-propulsion-solutions-for-freightliner-m2-106-plus-302709999.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

/PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), a global leader in high-performance mobility and work solutions, announced a significant...

25/02/2026

Our 4th Annual Engineers’ Week Networking Event was a fantastic evening of connection, collaboration, and community.

Hosted at Centerpoint Brewing Company, the event brought together engineers and students from across Indiana to learn more about what our professional societies have planned for the year ahead. Representatives from SAE, AIAA, and IEEE shared upcoming events, opportunities, and ways to get involved.

During the event, our SAE Indiana Chair, Tara Travis, introduced our section and highlighted the exciting programs and activities we have planned for 2026. Her overview set the tone for a year focused on engagement, professional growth, and meaningful connections.

We appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to great conversations throughout the evening. Engineers’ Week is always a reminder of the strength of our professional community and the value of staying involved.

If you missed this event, we encourage you to follow SAE Indiana and our website (https://www.saeindiana.org/) and stay connected for upcoming programs and networking opportunities.

See you in the next one!

03/11/2025

🎉🎉What a night! 🎉🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us at PRI for SAE Pathways to Professional Motorsports on Thursday night (Oct 30, 2025). The room was at capacity, the conversations were rich, and the energy was pure motorsports!!! 🏎️ 🏎️

Special thanks to the people who made it exceptional:
Our keynote speaker: Dean Case
Our panelists: Al Bodey, Kate Gundlach, Gracie Hackenberg, Craig Hampson
Our moderator: Michael Good
The outstanding team at Performance Racing Industry (PRI), our SAE Indiana board & volunteers...And of course, to all the students, professionals, and lifelong racing fans who showed up in the audience—thank you all for the great questions and discussions. Your curiosity and passion are what keep this community moving forward.

Follow SAE Indiana to hear about all the future events like this! Looking forward to meeting you in the next one!

27/10/2025

Full house! 🚀 Our SAE Pathways to Professional Motorsports event at PRI is officially at capacity—thank you to everyone who registered and helped us sell out.

Even if you can’t join us in person, keep an eye here for highlights and takeaways from an incredible lineup:

🎤 Keynote

Dean Case, Motivo Engineering — sharing practical pathways and career advice for breaking into racing and motorsports engineering.

🎤 Panel Discussion: Motorsports Engineering

Al Bodey, Engineer, Chip Ganassi Racing

Kate Gundlach, Race Engineer, Arrow McLaren SP

Gracie Hackenberg, Lead Damper Engineer, Arrow McLaren SP

Craig Hampson, Chief Engineer, IndyCar, Andretti Global

📍 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) — 1255 N Main St, Speedway, IN
🗓️ Thursday, October 30, 2025 | ⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM

If you’re passionate about racing tech, follow this account for event recaps, speaker insights, and early access to future SAE Indiana opportunities. Drop a comment with what you’re most curious about—careers, tech, or team life—and we’ll bring back the answers from the room. 🏁

09/09/2025

📢 We Want to Hear From You! 📢
SAE Indiana is planning a fun member social event for this fall, and we’d love your input to help shape it. We’ve put together a quick poll with several activity options — Want to meet your friends and have fun? Now it’s your turn to vote!

👉 Click here to cast your vote: https://form.jotform.com/252497933599074

Your feedback will guide us in planning an event that’s enjoyable, engaging, and memorable for our community. Whether you’re an engineer, student, or motorsports enthusiast, your voice matters.

The poll is open til the end of Friday (9/12/2025). Please feel free to share this link with our fellow members.

Thank you for helping us continue to grow and strengthen our SAE community here in Indiana!


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Venue Options for SAE Indiana Social Networking Event

Option 1: Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis Colts
- Exclusive 60-minute stadium tour, Premium networking opportunity in an iconic setting. Family friendly, Wheelchair accessible, varied parking available
- Address: 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
- Participants: No requirement
- Entry fees: Free (funded by SAE Indiana Board)
- Snacks: Free (funded by SAE Indiana Board)
- Drinks: Free (funded by SAE Indiana Board)

Option 2: K1 Circuit - Outdoor Go Kart Track and Event Venue
- Mini Grand Prix with 2 races, Family friendly, Wheelchair accessible
- Address: 654 N Front St, Whiteland, IN 46184
- Participants: minimum 15
- Entry fees: $50 (Original Price $75/person, SAE Indiana Board covers $25)
- Food: Included (funded by SAE Indiana Board)

Option 3: Combat Ops Entertainment
- Arcade, Dark Ride, Mini Golf, Laser Maze, Family-friendly space, bar onsite, Wheelchair accessible, Free parking
- Address: 4650 E Southport Rd Suites E & F, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Participants: minimum 15
- Entry fees: (Partially covered by SAE Indiana Board)
- Snacks: Free (funded by SAE Indiana Board)
- Drinks: Paid by participant