{"id":153024,"date":"2024-02-19T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=153024"},"modified":"2024-02-19T08:17:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T13:17:22","slug":"student-group-spotlight-nmc-motorsports-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=153024","title":{"rendered":"Student group spotlight: NMC Motorsports Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Motorsports Club at Northern Michigan College is one of many student-led groups on campus that aim to support and engage students. NMC Motorsports has a large-scale goal to design and build a vehicle that will rival others within the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 70%; margin: auto; display: block;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Motorsports_club_1.jpg\" alt=\"NMC Motorsports Club\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<div><em>NMC Motorsports Club poses before heading to Michigan Tech<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a multifaceted group, the members have gained experience in everything from marketing to hands-on mechanics and CAD software design. Having just placed a favorable 14th out of 38 vehicles at the MTU BAJA race in January, the group is preparing for another sizable competition at the University of Wisconsin next October.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 10%; margin-right: 10%;\"><strong>\u201cNMC Motorsports is not just a club; it&#8217;s a catalyst for diverse student growth, providing a nurturing environment for hands-on learning, skill development, and a sense of community beyond traditional academic experiences at NMC.\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Jaron Larson, NMC Motorsports President<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Members have actively worked on collaborating with other student groups and are encouraging students to consider joining the Motorsports Club, regardless of mechanical interest. Roles like Event Planner, Social Media Strategist and Logistics Coordinator are just a few the group is looking to recruit. If you are interested in learning more, email Jaron Larson at <a href=\"mailto:larso167@mail.nmc.edu\">larso167@mail.nmc.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 70%; margin: auto; display: block;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Motorsports_Club_2.jpg\" alt=\"NMC Motorsports Club at Blizzard Baja race\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<div><em>NMC Motorsports Club competes in the Annual Blizzard Baja Race on January 27, 2024.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-style: none; border-top: dotted 5px; color: #008365;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Do you want to see a specific student group featured? Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScMLd1zhmEU75bnMz14-ozTW2geFf9obn_B7aaC-S2UOPFe1Q\/viewform\">nomination form<\/a>. Questions? 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