SPARK Electric Racing is a University of Michigan student project team that designs, builds, and races high performance, all-electric motorcycles.
Not for the faint of heart, SPARK brings together students from a variety of disciplines, pushes the limits of modern EV technology, and pits our custom vehicles against professionally built superbikes in the most high-adrenaline races you’ll find.
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SPARK in the Spotlight
AHRMA Event to Feature eMotoRacing Varsity Challenge
AHRMA Press Release | January 27, 2024
During 2023, the University of Michigan SPARK Atlas took first and second places overall in the AHRMA Formula Lightning Series competition with David McPherson piloting the prototype.
University of Michigan students build, race world-class electric motorcycle
CBS Detroit | August 29, 2023
In 2023, CBS News visited us at the Wilson Student Team Project Center, and gave us the opportunity to share our projects with the public!
Undergraduate Students Race An Electric Motorcycle
Michigan Engineering | October 6, 2023
Michigan Engineering followed along and filmed our trip to South Carolina for our 2023 race at Carolina Motorsports Park.
Whats in the Newsletter?
Each month, we select the top events and update to deliver to your inbox. The newsletter lets you keep a pulse on our progress as we build and race our electric bikes.
How can I be added?
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Why should I join the newsletter?
The newsletter offers a comprehensive insight into the life of the team as a student you can see how your work on the team plays a greater role, as an alumni you can watch as the team grows on and how it evolves from your contributions and as a sponsor you get to watch your support fuel our bikes. Literally.
Lightning never strikes twice
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