Photos by Nick Carlson

VT Formula SAE driver wearing a racing helmet with visor, standing outdoors at sunrise or sunset.
Black and white image of a group of people gathered around a small race car, labeled with number 107 and various logos, in a motorsport setting.
Close-up of a stylized red snake design with sharp teeth and a triangular eye, resembling a painted graphic on a vehicle or object.
Team working on a Formula SAE race car labeled 107, wearing matching orange shirts, with a blue garage in the background.
Silhouette of two people standing on a racing track, with a large sign displaying logos for AKG, Gillig, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Virginia Tech visible in the foreground. The sun shines brightly in the background, casting shadows on the track.
Close-up of a Formula SAE driver wearing a balaclava
Two silhouetted people working on a race car at sunset.
A person driving a Formula SAE race car with a large rear wing, wearing a helmet, on a blurred background. The car has logos for CAT, AIRTECH, General Dynamics, and Virginia Tech.
A single-seat race car speeding on a track, motion blur in the background.
Race car driver in full gear, wearing a white helmet with a visor and black racing suit, adjusting gloves against a cloudy sky.
A small black racing car positioned on a large, red and white painted turn arrow on a racetrack with checkered markings.
A racing car on a track with orange cones in the foreground.
Two people pushing a small race car with decals, number 208, at sunset on a racetrack.
Person wearing a red cap and sunglasses in a small boat with shark teeth design.
A red and black racing car with sponsor logos parked on autumn leaves under a tree, with distinctive shark mouth design on the nose, surrounded by colorful fall foliage.
Formula SAE race car with driver wearing helmet at sunset, silhouetted against the sky.
Silhouette of a man in a cowboy hat standing near a race car with shark teeth design, black and white photo.
Blurred black and white image of a race car in motion on a track, with visible speed lines creating a dynamic effect.
Two Formula SAE cars racing on a track with cones and barriers.
Black and white photo of a race car on a track with fence and cloud-filled sky.
People working under a canopy, focusing on a race car tire with "Hoosier" branding, one person seated on it. The setting suggests a racing event or car maintenance.
Black and white photo of a man wearing a cowboy hat in front of an American flag.
Blurred image of person driving a red go-kart on a track
Close-up of a person wearing a helmet, eyes visible through the visor, in black and white.
Two people, one woman and one man, running alongside a go-kart on a track with an American flag partially visible in the foreground.
A red and black Formula SAE race car with sponsor logos parked on fallen leaves, surrounded by trees.
Man in a cap standing in front of a sign that reads 'Engineering Virginia Tech.'
Person in cap and sunglasses working on a racing car with logos
Young person wearing a red and white cap working on a black surface outdoors under a blue sky with clouds.
Person using a power drill on a table outdoors, wearing safety glasses and a maroon sweater. "VT" logo visible on a truck in the background.
Silhouette of a person working on machinery at night
Silhouette of people with a race car at sunset
Person wearing a red racing suit and sunglasses, standing outdoors beside a vehicle with a yellow and black design.
A person pushing a small race car labeled '107' in a parking lot, with onlookers in the background.
A race car with "Virginia Tech" branding, displaying the number 107, parked on an asphalt track with orange cones nearby. The driver is wearing a helmet and gloves.
Close-up of a hand holding a car part wrapped in a blue, oily cloth.
Black and white image of a formula-style race car on a track with traffic cones and a fence. Large clouds fill the sky.
A formula-style race car with number 107 on the front, driven by a helmeted driver, on a track with orange cones.
Race car driver in racing suit walking in rain with helmet and drink bottle at a racetrack.
Virginia Tech Racing car on track with driver wearing helmet
Close-up of tire marks on asphalt road surface
VT Motorsports student in a red shirt working on a Formula SAE race car in a garage setting, wearing a white baseball cap and focused on the task.
Black and white image of a race car numbered 107 parked next to a modern architectural structure with curved supports.
Blurred image of a red race car with a shark face design, surrounded by people in red shirts.
Close-up of a man concentrating, monochrome
Black and white image of a go-kart racing on a track with a blurred motion effect, emphasizing speed and movement.
Red Formula SAE race car in a modern corridor with sponsorship logos.
Person wearing a cowboy hat working on a race car with a Virginia Tech logo, shot in low lighting emphasizing the hat and car details.
High-angle view of a racing go-kart with driver on asphalt track with yellow lines.
A person driving a red single-seat racing car with number 107 in a grassy outdoor setting. The car is low to the ground and has sponsor logos on its side. The sky is cloudy.
Close-up of a welder using protective gloves and mask, holding a welding torch with bright sparks and smoke visible.
Race car driver wearing helmet inside vehicle, with sponsors' logos on car body.
Black and white photo of a person wearing a racing suit holding a helmet, looking contemplative.
Close-up of a red and white racing jacket with "Simpson" and "SFI Certified" patches.
Race car driver in helmet and suit, sitting with water bottle and gloves.
A small racing car with a driver on a track, number 107, moving at high speed, featuring decals and a large rear wing.
Black and white photo of a large industrial machine in a workshop, featuring the brand name 'Lagun' on the control panel, with pipes and gauges visible in the background.
Person standing next to a Hurco CNC machine in a workshop with checklists and stickers.
Close-up of sparks flying from a metalworking process, likely using a grinding tool.
Close-up of a person wearing a racing helmet with visor and gloves, eyes closed.
Person operating CNC machine in workshop, wearing safety glasses and casual t-shirt. Equipment labels include "Hurco" and "Run CNC." Black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a park at night with lampposts illuminating a person curled up on the grass.
Close-up of a plasma cutter with sparks flying against a dark background.
Close-up of a metal gear with "FSAE" in red lettering and "Suntour Japan" engraved.
Person wearing gloves working on a racing car in a garage.
Black and white image of a race car parked under a streetlight at night, featuring a prominent rear wing with various sponsor logos including Virginia Tech and Gillig.
Silhouette of a car with bright rear lights driving on a dark road at night
Close-up of metal shavings in a workshop setting, black and white image.
Close-up of a micrometer measuring a metal object on a lathe with metal shavings visible, black and white.
A person with glasses working inside a small, confined space, wearing a teal shirt and blue gloves. They appear to be performing a maintenance or inspection task.
Racing car with number 107 and Virginia Tech branding against a stone wall with a VT logo.
Hands operating a metal lever on a machine
Close-up of a metal chain on a sprocket with the letters "FSAE" written in red and visible bolts, against a blurred background. The chain links have engraved text, and the sprocket is inscribed with "SUNSTAR JAPAN."
Black and white photo of a vehicle in front of tall illuminated columns with sculptures under a lit ceiling structure at night.
Team working on a race car under a canopy at sunset
Black and white image of a race car on a wide, empty road with trees in the background. The car has visible sponsorship logos and details, including "General Dynamics." The scene has dramatic lighting, emphasizing the vehicle and road textures.
Person adjusting machine in workshop, wearing glasses and a green shirt.
Black and white photo of a Hoosier racing tire with a metallic wheel on a textured asphalt surface.
A person driving a racing car with sponsor decals, including "Monoflo International" and "Virginia Tech," on a track with blurred green trees in the background.
Blurred image of a race car with logos, including "MONOFLO" and "VIRGINIA TECH," and a racing helmet.
A formula-style race car on a track under a clear blue sky, featuring sponsor logos and "Virginia Tech" branding. The car, with a number 107, is on an asphalt surface with lush greenery in the background. The sun casts a shadow on the ground.
Side view of a truck with "VT Engineering Virginia Tech" logo and "Joseph F. Ware, Jr. Advanced Engineering" text, under a cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of a vintage race car in motion against a blurred industrial background
Blurred motion of a person driving a small open-wheel race car at night
Two people pushing a dune buggy through a tunnel.
Black and white image of a race car with a driver, featuring shark teeth design and various sponsor logos, positioned near a concrete wall and trees.
Person wearing a red and white cap with "Formula SAE Virginia Tech" logo
Young man in a blue hoodie working on a computer next to a red vehicle at night, with a group of people in the background.
Close-up of a red race car with sponsor logos, featuring a stylized shark mouth design on the front, parked outdoors at night.
Black and white photo of a Formula One-style race car parked in a dimly lit alley next to a stone wall.
Close-up of person wearing a racing helmet, eyes visible through visor
Black and white image of a formula-style race car on a test track with cones
Sunset scene with people under a canopy and a truck nearby on an open road.