The BYU Racing Team, Their Start, and Where They are Headed
Mar 29, 2024
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BYU Racing Team leaders Brad and Kelston discuss their journey from car enthusiasts to leading a successful racing team at BYU. They share stories of building passion for racing, emphasizing teamwork, leadership values, and measuring success through personal growth and collaboration. Exciting opportunities are extended to join their electric car project.
BYU Racing team emphasizes leadership and skill development for members.
Success is measured by impact on student growth and fostering a collaborative culture within the team.
Deep dives
BYU Racing Origins and Growth
The BYU Racing team was founded by Brad and Kelston, who shared their journey of how the club originated. Brad, a mechanical engineering PhD student, revealed his transition from a car enthusiast lacking technical knowledge to spearheading BYU Racing. His involvement in automotive events and leadership roles contributed to the team's evolution. Kelston, also an engineer, emphasized his prior experience in high school robotics, driving his interest in rapid innovation and collaboration, which fueled his participation in the Formula E team.
The Club's Foundation and Faculty Support
The success of BYU Racing was attributed to the support and guidance from faculty members like Dr. Todd, who led various automotive endeavors in the past. Brad highlighted the importance of continuity within the club, emphasizing how faculty advisors played a vital role in sustaining automotive programs over the years. However, the team faced challenges in the absence of experienced advisors, leading them to navigate the learning curve independently and strive to establish a self-reliant and successful formula team.
Forming a Vision for Formula E and Team Development
The primary goals of BYU Racing's Formula E team revolved around fostering leadership and skill development among its members. Kelston and Brad underscored the significance of creating a conducive environment for personal and professional growth. The team aimed to excel not only in competitions but also in cultivating a collaborative and action-oriented culture, emphasizing responsibility, problem-solving mindset, and hands-on experience as key attributes of successful leaders within the club.
Measuring Success Through Individual Growth and Team Unity
BYU Racing prioritized measuring success by the growth and impact on individual student's lives, as well as fostering a sense of unity and respect within the team. Both Brad and Kelston highlighted the importance of relationships, Christ-like leadership values, and striving for excellence as pivotal in determining success. The team's focus on developing engineers and business students while building friendships exemplified their holistic approach to success beyond trophies or achievements.
Join our host has he meets with Brad Nelson (captain) and Kelston McGuire (co-captain) of the BYU Racing team and hear them discuss questions like how did the team get started, what are their goals, and how they measure success.
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