Show Notes
Get ready for Baja SAE Arizona 2025! In this special episode of SAE Beyond the Competition, host Scott Schultz sits down with Damon Andring, Program Manager for Baja SAE, to break down everything teams need to know before heading to Tucson, Arizona.
🎯 Learn about:
• Site logistics and key entrance info
• Tech inspection tips and registration requirements
• Safety guidelines on an active farm venue
• Hydration and heat preparedness
• Livestream details for the Endurance event
• Networking with sponsors (and landing internships!)
• The Empowering Women in Mobility panel happening Thursday
📍This year’s Baja is held at a working pumpkin patch, adding a fun and unique twist to the competition layout and spectator access!
🚨 Don’t forget to download the Baja SAE app for real-time event updates and bring your Fast Track rosters printed and signed!
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