This customer story details how Michigan Baja Racing leveraged the Altair HyperWorks suite to design a lightweight yet durable off-road vehicle for Baja SAE competitions. With limited time for physical testing, the team relied heavily on simulation to evaluate structural integrity, crashworthiness, and aerodynamic behavior. Using tools such as OptiStruct, Radioss, and AcuSolve, the team optimized components, reduced mass, and improved reliability. The result was one of the lightest and fastest vehicles in competition, with strong performance across multiple dynamic events and minimal failures during endurance racing.

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