STEM On Track

A motorsport inspired STEM programme teaching secondary school students real world STEM skills through the design, build and racing of a real go-kart.

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Who are we?

STEM On Track is a year long programme that teaches students how to design, build and then race a real go kart at the Grand Finals at Silverstone. The students learn engineering, team building, problem solving, design and business skills. They promote awareness of motorsport careers while highlighting the diversity of disciplines and skills within the fields of motorsport, engineering, manufacturing and beyond. They also match schools with local STEM employers to build industry career pathways.

Age

11-16 years old

Location

Nationwide, South East, South West, London, East Anglia, West Midlands, North East, North West, Scotland, Online

What do we do?

We work with individual schools, academic trusts and industry partners across the UK, all backed by our national partner Alpine Formula 1. Students work in teams to construct a real race kart from the chassis up, no prior experience needed, all guided by our digital Race Academy platform. Every build is practical and backed by curriculum-linked, STEM learning, connecting classroom theory to engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving. Teams take their karts to the track for Test Days and our National Finals, racing head-to-head with over 100+ school teams across the UK.

Want to get involved?

Have a look at their website or book a call to learn more.

How much does it cost?

Schools: Kart Kit £3450 (reusable), Annual Race Academy £2995.

Home schoolers: Kart Kit £3450, Race Academy Platform £495 (monthly payments available).

Funded by the educational provider. 

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Hear from Mark Lawrenson, a science teacher who took part in one of the Espire Experience days:

Informative, engaging and superbly organised. The pupils were transfixed from the beginning and kept focus the whole time. High quality resources, enthusiastic and engaged presenter and just an amazing day – they will be invited back!

Frequently Asked Questions

The Inclusion Hub, developed by Motorsport UK and Mission 44, simplifies access to motorsport opportunities for young people, educators, and underrepresented groups. It offers clear pathways into the sport through volunteering, education, career resources, and community-building opportunities.

The Inclusion Hub is available to anyone looking to find opportunities in motorsport. However, the platform is aimed at young people that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).

The Inclusion Hub will help Motorsport UK and its partners deliver on their mission to make motorsport more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. By providing a comprehensive digital hub, we can ensure that young people, regardless of background, have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in motorsport.

Use the platform’s search and filter tools to explore opportunities based on location, interest, or type (e.g., clubs, volunteering, jobs, or education programmes).

The platform highlights job boards, career guides, webinars, tips, and scholarships. You can also connect with industry leaders and organisations to build your network. Additionally, the platform features extracurricular programmes that can help you build valuable skills and enhance your CV—qualities that employers in the motorsport industry highly value. These programmes include volunteering, club participation, and hands-on experience through STEM-related initiatives, all designed to give you a competitive edge in your career development.

The hub is regularly updated with new opportunities, resources, and success stories to ensure users have the latest information available.
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