SPONSORSHIP PLAN

2012-2013

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WHAT IS A BAJA?

Baja SAE is an all-terrain vehicle prototype created by engineering students in accordance to the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards. The challenge consists in creating the best vehicle using the model 20 Briggs & Stratton 10 HP engine, the same used in most snow blowers. One can easily underestimate this low power vehicle, which can reach speeds up to 70 km/h and get through obstacles including rocks, mud and jumps.

2011-2012 Results
The Baja SAE team from Universit Laval competed in 2 competitions in spring of 2012. The first, in May, took place in the state of Oregon. The UL team took first place ahead of the 77 other participating teams. The second event was held in Wisconsin last June. It was marked by a strong performance in tests of acceleration, maneuverability and suspension, allowing us to reach the first position in the ranking of dynamic tests. Although we encountered minor technical difficulties during the endurance race finishing third, Baja SAE UL had gathered such a lead that it took the overall standings.

2012-2013 Goals
This year our team looks to build on our past success. We are hoping to lighten the car, allowing for a better power to weight ratio. Moreover, the use of electronics will help us achieve better efficiency by replacing bulky, outdated technology with smaller and more adjustable equipment. Another important part of the project is maintaining a very high level of safety while thriving for speed. Therefore, we must build the car taking in consideration the drivers safety by considering the breaking point of each component surrounding the cockpit. In the event of a crash, the car will break in a structured and anticipated fashion, leaving the driver safe.

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The Competition

Annual Events:
Two SAE competitions, Washington state, New York state; preuve du Nord, Qubec ; Salon de lAutomobile, Qubec ; Salon du VTT, Qubec ;

Every year, three official SAE competitions are organized which are comprised between 100 to 120 universities and colleges mostly from North America. The best teams from Mexico, Venezuela, India, Africa and Brazil are also present. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is the organization that set up these events. The competition is concentrated on two different aspects, which are both comprised of different challenges. The static aspect of the competition regroups all the evaluations related to the design, costs of construction and marketing strategies related to the vehicle. The dynamic aspect includes various types of challenges such as manoeuverability, acceleration, suspension & traction, pull, rock crawl and a spectacular four hours endurance. The main goal of the competition is to compare the engineering design of each vehicle. The events also give the competitors the opportunity to show off their innovative techniques and to justify their conceptual choices to the judges. There is a fraternal ambiance that favors discussions among the different teams, who have a chance to rub shoulders with organisers and industry judges during the several days of each event. This allows everyone to create important networks across North America and in other countries as well. This year, once again, our team has pledged to participate in at least two of the three NorthAmerican events in order to defend our two first places. To obtain more information on the subject of competitions hosted by the SAE, you can visit the official website: www.sae.org/competitions/bajasae

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The Visibility

Publications issued in 2012 about Universit Laval

Baja SAE team: Messages of the results and events through the University community; Front page picture on the official Baja SAE series website; Front page of the competitions event guide Published by the SAE ; Newspaper article, La Presse ; Television interview, TVA ;
In exchange for your contribution, the Universit Lavals Baja SAE team would like to offer you the possibility to increase the visibility of your enterprise. The team is present at several expositions. At every event, we proudly display the names and logos of all of our sponsors. As well, our platinum, gold, and silver sponsors are displayed on the vehicle, which we bring to every one of our appearances. In order to permit our sponsors to follow the progression of the project, the team uses social networks like Facebook, as well as monthly emails to keep everyone informed. For this coming year, we would like to increase our presence in different types of media. We would like to make sure that people know about our project and the results that we have been able to obtain so far and in the future. This visibility would only help our sponsors, who would benefit from an exposure in the Quebec market. As well, the reputation of excellence that we have earned throughout the pasts years, thanks to our many wins, would make it easier for us to gain the attention of the approximately 3000 future North American engineers who will be present during the competitions. Please know that your investment could be in items, services, materials or material loans pending an agreement with the Universit Lavals Baja SAE team. The various sponsorship and visibility plans will be detailed in the following pages.

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VISIBILITY PLANS
Team clothing representing your company ; Team name on behalf of your company (Ex. Team "Company x" Baja SAE Universit Laval) ; Dominant presence of your company logo on our website; Visit of the sponsor by senior members of the team for a presentation and a demonstration of the car ; Promotion of the company and its services during public events ; Constant presence on the vehicle of a main logo (color) on an easily visible location; Donation of Baja SAE Universit Lavals team T-shirts to your company; Distribution of promotional products of your company at all conferences and shows the Baja SAE team participate; Display of a promotional poster dedicated to your organization at all public events the team attends; Invitation to each of the public events the team will take part (Tickets will be provided by the team for shows) ;

PLATINUM
Advantages
5000$ and more

GOLD
Advantages
2000$ to 4999$

Strong presence of your company logo on our website; Visit of the sponsor by senior members of the team for a presentation and a demonstration of the car; Promotion of the company and its services during public events; Constant presence on the vehicle of a large logo (color) on an easily visible location ; Prsence dun gros logo au dos du t-shirt officiel de lquipe ; Donation of Baja SAE Universit Lavals team T-shirts to your company ; Distribution of promotional products of your company at all conferences and shows the Baja SAE team participate; Display of a promotional poster dedicated to your organization at all public events the team attends; Invitation to each of the public events the team will take part (Tickets will be provided by the team for shows) ;

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Included in

each visibility plan:

Invitation to the official unveiling of the Baja SAE 2012-2013 model ; Monthly summary of the progress made by the team, provided by email; Short summary with pictures included of every show attended by the team, provided by email ;

SILVER plan advantages 750$ to 1999$

Presence of your logo on our website ; Presence of your logo on the back of the teams official T-shirt ; Presence of a medium size logo at any time on the vehicle body (monochrome) ; Presence of your logo on a promotional poster at each of the public events the team attends ;

BRONZE plan advantages 250$ to 749$

Presence of your logo on our website; Presence of your logo on the back of the teams official T-shirt; Presence of a small size logo at any time on the vehicle body (monochrome); Presence of your logo on a promotional poster at each of the public events the team attends ; lUniversit Laval ;

COLLABORATOR plan advantages 249$ and under

Presence of your logo on our website; Presence of your logo on a promotional poster at each of the public events the team attends;

DONOR plan advantages

All types of donation are accepted

A receipt for tax purpose is delivered;

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BAJA SAE UNIVERSIT LAVAL BUDGET From September 1st to August 31th Frame
4130 chromoly steel tubes, folding Paint Sub-total 3 000 900

3900
600 1800 2200 1600

Drivetrain
Engine Data acquisition system Material, machining and special treatment Gears and bearings Sub-total

6200
2200 1500 650 750 1200

Suspension and direction

Shocks Hubs, knuckles, spindles (aluminium 7075 machining) Rack and Pinion Hardware Tires and wheels Sub-total

6300
600 150 300 450 300

Brakes
Caliper Pedals Disk (laser cut) Master cylinder Hoses, oil and brake pads Sub-total

1800
2400 1400 200

Body
Carbon fiber, epoxy and molding material Thermoforming, molds and HDPE Sponsors stickers Sub-total

4000
800 500 600

Accessories
Driver equipement, Safety harness, Belts Gaz, oil and lub Tools Sub-total

1900 1000 3 150 9 000 36 350

Miscellaneous
Shows, posters and promotional clothings

Competitions registering fees Transport for competitions*

Truck rental, car rental and fuel

Total

*Airplane tickets and lodging are assumed by team members.

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A word from the Captain

The Baja SAE team of Universit Laval came home victorious from our last few competitions, ahead of 115 other participating teams. We are extremely proud of the hard work we put in and cant wait to start all over again. Every year these competitions allow us to share our passion for performance with other teams, to perfect our techniques, and most of all to innovate. The team is ready to put in the necessary effort to stay in the race. We will still need help from our sponsors, who are invited to donate within their capabilities. All contributions will be welcome, be it financial, material, various services and even advice. We hope that we will be able to count on your business as one of our supporters for the year to come. As team captain, I pledge to make sure that the Baja SAE team of Universit Laval keeps its place among the top teams. Our various victories over the last few years have allowed us to distinguish ourselves by our speed, agility and vehicle reliability. Innovation is the key element to stay in the race. The projects we have planned for the year are solid, and I am tremendously proud to be leading such a strong team.

Renaud Adam Labrche Technical Director Baja SAE, Universit Laval

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Contacts

To contact projects directors

Baja SAE Universit Laval Dpartement de Gnie Mcanique, Casier #50 Facult des Sciences et de Gnie Pavillon Adrien-Pouliot Universit Laval Qubec, Canada G1V 0A6 Website: http://www.gmc.ulaval.ca/minibaja Telephone: (418) 656-2131 poste 8963

Renaud Adam-Labrche
Technical Director Email: renaud.adam-labreche.1@ulaval.ca Mechanical Engineering, 3rd year

Marie Girard-Charest
President Email: marie.girard-charest.1@ulaval.ca Mechanical Engineering, 3rd year

011-2012 Results
Baja SAE Oregon, ranking out of 77 teams

1st place overall ;

- 1st place 4 hours endurance race - 1st place overall dynamics
1st Rock crawl 1st Maneuverability 2nd Acceleration 4th Hill climb

- 8th place overall statics

3rd Sale presentation 1st Cost 3rd Design report 12th Design presentation

BAJA SAE Wisconsin, ranking out of 115 teams

1st place overall ;

- 3rd place 4 hours endurance race - 1st place overall dynamics
1st Suspension & Traction 1st Maneuverability 1st Acceleration 7th Mud bog 34th Pull

- 9th place overall statics

7th Design report 5th Cost 12th Design presentation