Through participation in the International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition, students are challenged to harness the power and torque of a specified stock engine in order to maximize performance during a series of performance challenges. Design fundamentals such as strength of materials, statics and power transfer will be major factors as the students design their frame, drive train, hitch, clutch, weight brackets, and other parts. Teams of students are given a 31-hp Briggs & Stratton engine and a set of Titan tires. The design of their tractor is up to them. All team members must have been enrolled during at least one semester or one quarter of the design contest school year and have a National ASABE Student Membership. Teams also submit a written design report in advance of the competition, and on-site, they must sell their design, in a formal presentation to industry experts playing the role of a corporate management team. Finally, machines are put to the test in three performance events ÔÇô three tractor pulls, a maneuverability course, and a durability course. Please visit the awardÔÇÖs website for more information about the entry requirements and the project requirements.