About STEM Racing
The STEM Racing challenge is an annual STEM competition that challenges students from across the globe. Designed for teachers, informed by engineers, and endorsed by Formula 1, this program sets students on the fast track to STEM success; and provides a lot of fun on the way there. Every STEM Racing team works throughout the season to develop their team’s branding and identity and unique car design. Your teams’ collective efforts and dedication is showcased via the Project Elements they submit at regional and national competitions.
Designing the
Car
Teams design, test, and manufacture a 1/20th scale F1 car that must comply with the extensive technical regulations. Teams must balance legality with their need for speed!
Reaction Racing
At competitions, students step into the driver’s seat and ‘launch’ their cars during head-to-head reaction racing. Teams undergo several rounds of racing with the goal of having the fastest car and reaction time under pressure.
Verbal Presentation
Teams give a 5-minute (Development Class) or 10-minute (Professional Class) verbal presentation on their team and their work, detailing project challenges, innovations, and their journey.
Portfolio and Interviews
Teams develop engineering, enterprise, and project management portfolios that document their decisions and journey to competitions. At competition, teams undergo interviews with industry professionals to justify their decisions.
PIT
DISPLAY
The teams will create a pit display for the competitions which outlines the highlights of their team. The 8ft x 3ft x 3ft exhibition style booth showcases their engineering, marketing materials, and more to fellow competitors, event guests, event sponsors, and judges.
Learn
More
Learn more about STEM Racing in the official competition video.