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MEET THE B TEAM CREW!​
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NAME: Connor Hoke
ROLE IN CREW: Head Mechanic
MAJOR: Electrical Engineering
SEASONS PARTICIPATED: 2017-18, 2018-19
GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2021
FUTURE PLANS: Power Systems Engineer
I'm exciting to apply my experience in automotive mechanics to a fast kart in the 61st running of the Purdue Grand Prix.
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NAME: Vijay Venugopal
ROLE IN CREW: Driver
MAJOR: Industrial Engineering
SEASONS PARTICIPATED: 2017-18, 2018-19
GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2020
FUTURE PLANS: Consultant
I’m most excited to learn about mechanics and go fast!
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NAME: Matt Hatzer
ROLE IN CREW: Crew Chief
MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering Technology
SEASONS PARTICIPATED: 2017-18, 2018-19
GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2021
FUTURE PLANS: Mechanical Engineer
I am excited to learn about the race, as well as spending my time with my brothers to get ready for the competition.
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NAME: Trevor Pfeil
ROLE IN CREW: Mechanic/Track Worker
MAJOR: Aeronautical Engineering
SEASONS PARTICIPATED: 2017-18, 2018-19
GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2021
FUTURE PLANS: Propulsion Engineer
I am exciting to be a part of the new team forming Triangle Grand Prix's future.
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NAME: Giuseppe Ferrara
ROLE IN CREW: Mechanic
MAJOR: Computer Engineering
SEASONS PARTICIPATED: 2017-18, 2018-19
GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2021
FUTURE PLANS: Software Engineer
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I’m very excited about finally being able to participate. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for months, and now it’s a reality.
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NAME: Ata Toraman
ROLE IN CREW: Track Worker
MAJOR: Aero/Astronautical Engineering
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I’m looking forward to competing at a high level and representing my fraternity.
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NAME: Adam Kubichek
ROLE IN CREW: Backup Driver
MAJOR: Computer Engineering
SEASONS PARTICIPATED: 2018-19
GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2022
FUTURE PLANS: Co-Op with FCA
I'm interested in Grand Prix because I love both engineering and driving, and this gives me the opportunity to do both.
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