Welcome to
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Tomorrow’s
our mission
Formula ATX is dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and performance. We push the limits of motorsports through teamwork and competition.
At Formula ATX, we design, build, and race high performance Formula style cars. From the drawing board to competition, we take on every challenge with a focus on innovation, teamwork, and precision. As passionate as we are building cars, we love pushing the limits of engineering and problem solving. Every decision, from aerodynamics to performance, takes speed and efficiency to the absolute limit. Competing in Formula SAE helps us learn, improve, and grow as a team. As a new chapter, we are driven by passion and determination. Our goal is to make an impact in Formula SAE and proudly represent UATX.
Who are we?
Formula ATX would not be possible without the support of UATX and our generous donors. Their commitment to hands on learning and student innovation has provided us with the resources and guidance needed to bring our team to life. With their support, we continue to push the boundaries of engineering, design, and motorsports, proudly representing UATX in Formula SAE.
MEET the pit Crew
Christian Niczyporuk
Christian, President of Formula ATX, has a lifelong passion for anything with wheels and an engine. With experience working on all types of cars and trucks, he constantly pushes the limits of engineering and performance. Coming from a family of car enthusiasts, he combines hands on expertise with innovation and is developing a startup focused on hydrogen as an efficient fuel alternative for combustion engines. Coming from an entrepreneurial setting, he found his niche in motorsports and mechanical design. Now studying Economics, Politics, and History at the University of Austin, he leads Formula ATX with a dedication to excellence and innovation.
Eli Crowler
Eli, the Vice President of Formula ATX, brings a strong background in construction and shop work from his home state of Georgia. With a hands on approach and a drive to master the engineering and design process, he is committed to pushing the boundaries of mechanical innovation. His experience in fabrication and problem solving fuels his passion for motorsports and high-performance engineering. Now studying at the University of Austin, Eli plays a key role in shaping the future of Formula ATX, combining technical expertise with a vision for cutting edge design and efficiency.
John-Manuel Newland
John, our Chief Engineer at Formula ATX, brings a hands on approach and a passion for mechanics, with experience in carpentry and marine engineering. Always drawn to the thrill of racing, he started with go-karts but set his sights on something bigger. Driven by a desire to push the limits of automotive engineering, he co-founded Formula ATX to build something groundbreaking alongside like-minded peers. Now at the University of Austin, he is dedicated to mastering car mechanics and leading the team in the pursuit of high-performance innovation.
India Abernathy
India Abernathy is a singer-songwriter dedicated to the study of Architecture and Design. Previous to UATX, she worked as a lab technician at Atom Mines, a nuclear medicine developer; a financial clerk for a nonprofit, land-conservation organization; and has professional experience as a session vocalist. As secretary of the UATX Formula SAE Club, she hopes to be a part of the CAD Design team as well as record the institution’s development and progress, by facilitating communications both within the organization, and the networks it will build.
