Tucker Sturm
Bach Racecraft
Ames,IA
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Technician
3 Months- Component Restoration & Surface Prep: Executed mechanical disassembly, surface remediation via sandblasting, and precision re-assembly of brake systems, wheel assemblies, and door hardware for Porsche 356 Speedster and Vintage Formula Ford
- Troubleshooting & Fabrication: Identified & resolved tailgate seal defect by fabricating a custom weather-proofing modification
Mechanic / Pit Crew
2 Months- Race Car Maintenance: Performed specialized maintenance and preparation for historic race cars, including the 1975 Austrian Grand Prix-winning March 751 F1 car, Vintage Lola Formula Ford, and more
- Structural Fabrication: Reassembled rear suspension system and reconstructed undertray and flooring for Brian Redman’s Chevron B16
- Trackside Operations: Served as a primary pit crew member for Formula Atlantic, Formula Ford, Porsche 924-6, and Porsche 914 race cars
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
- Anticipated Graduation
- GPA: 3.73
SCCA Full Competition License - Mechanical Engineering
- Basic Lapping: Attended training at Circuit Florida over 2 days in a Formula Ford
- Advanced Lapping: Attended training at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course over 2 days in a Formula Ford
Skills
Software: SolidWorks (Intermediate)
Ansys (Basic)
Bambu Labs 3D Printing
Suspension Setup
Race Car Preparation
Hand tool operation
Sand Blaster
Precision Measurement
Mechanical Assembly
Affiliations
- ISU Cyclone Racing (Formula SAE), Suspension Engineer & Driver August 2024 – Present
- Component Design: Engineered and optimized Anti-Roll Bar (ARB) mounts using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and ANSYS for FEA stress analysis to ensure structural integrity under race loads
- Manufacturing: Used Bambu Labs 3D print software and learned the importance of direction for print geometry
- Driver-in-the-Loop Feedback: Translated real-time vehicle handling dynamics and mechanical issues into actionable technical feedback for design engineers to adjust suspension setup
Timeline
Assistant Technician
Bach Racecraft
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Mechanic / Pit Crew
Jeff Works
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Lucas Oil School of Racing
SCCA Full Competition License from Mechanical Engineering
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Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
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