Samuel Kleinschuster

Aerodynamics Design Team Member & Aerodynamics Mentor at 49ers Racing IC at UNC Charlotte

Samuel Kleinschuster is a dedicated engineering professional with a focus on motorsports, currently serving as a Composites Technician Apprentice at Hendrick Motorsports since March 2025. Previously, Samuel has contributed to the 49ers Racing IC at UNC Charlotte as both an Aerodynamics Design Team Member and Aerodynamics Mentor since January 2022, while also holding the position of Internal Combustion Aerodynamics Team Lead. Under Samuel's leadership, the team achieved impressive results in the Formula SAE international competition, including a notable 2nd place overall finish in 2024. Additional experience includes a role as #48 Race Engineer at Hendrick Motorsports, where data interpretation was key to enhancing racing performance, and serving as Housing Ambassador Team Lead at UNC Charlotte, facilitating prospective student tours. Samuel is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Motorsports at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, building upon an Associate of Arts degree obtained from the College of The Albemarle.

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49ers Racing IC at UNC Charlotte

The Formula SAE® series competitions challenge teams of university undergraduate and graduate students to conceive, design, fabricate, develop, and compete with small, formula-style vehicles. The competitions give teams the chance to demonstrate and prove both their creativity and engineering skills in comparison to teams from other universities around the world.


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