TEC MotorSports
The Formula SAE team of the Costa Rica Institute of Technology
On the road to Formula SAE Michigan 2027
The team
TEC MotorSports (TMS) is a student research group at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology focused on automotive engineering. Its members design, build and tune a single-seater to compete in Formula SAE.
Every part comes from the team’s own work: 3D design, manufacturing in the workshop and wiring. In 2027 they debut at Formula SAE Michigan, their first international competition.
More photos at @tec_motorsports
What is Formula SAE?
It is one of the largest university automotive engineering competitions in the world: each team designs, builds and presents a formula-style single-seater.
The car is judged on track (acceleration, skidpad, autocross and endurance) and so is the engineering work behind it: design, cost and the project presentation.
The car
- Engine
- A 500 cc motorcycle-derived twin: reliable, with the power needed to compete.
- Chassis
- A tubular frame designed in 3D and built entirely by the team, with seamless tubes for extra strength and driver protection.
- Wiring harness
- Built by the team’s electrical control division.
Team divisions
On the road to Formula SAE Michigan 2027
- October 2025
Harness and composites
The electrical control division works on the car’s harness and the team trains in fiberglass work.
- December 2025
Pit Party at the 3 Hours of Costa Rica
They show the engine and chassis to Costa Rica’s motorsport fans.
- March 2026
Official team presentation
The season starts with the official TMS presentation.
- June 2026
Manufacturing season
Building the car in the workshop.
- October 2026
Registered for Formula SAE Michigan 2027
They confirm their first Formula SAE competition.
- 2027
Formula SAE Michigan
The goal: racing in the United States with a car built in Costa Rica.
Proud to back them
SpeedTech is a sponsor of TEC MotorSports on its road to Formula SAE Michigan 2027. Does your team also race or build a vehicle?