Motorsports Engineering
Purdue University in Indianapolis
Fueled by a love of cars, engines and making things run? How about racing or aerodynamics? The motorsports engineering major may be the perfect fit for you. The perfect blend of engineering curriculum plus vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, data acquisition and other motorsports-specific courses, motorsports engineering offers students a Purdue University engineering degree — right in the heart of the racing capital of the world.
Purdue University is the only institution in the nation that offers an undergraduate motorsports engineering program accredited by ABET.
Jump-start your career with direct admission to motorsports engineering, meaning you begin in the motorsports program on day-one and follow a core curriculum similar to that of first-year engineering in West Lafayette.
Reed England is accelerating his Purdue career through one-of-a-kind experiences in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of iconic races like the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400, is only three miles from Purdue's Indianapolis location — an obvious advantage for motorsports students like England.
“When a racing season ends, teams are deciding whether they want to add a new car to their roster or begin a new project requiring more engineers,” he says. “Because of our location and reputation, Purdue in Indianapolis is one of the first places teams look to fill open roles.”
England says these types of employment and internship opportunities were the biggest draws to the university for him. “Within 20 minutes any direction of campus are numerous racing teams and engineering companies,” he says.
Plan of Study
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Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue's overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
Program Availability: Closed to transfers
Contact Information
Undergraduate Office, School of Mechanical Engineering
(765) 494-5689
MEundergrad@purdue.edu
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Careers in Motorsports Engineering
- Aero engineer
- Automotive research and design
- Performance engineer
- Product development
- Simulation engineer
- Vehicle dynamics engineer