Student Motorsport

Student Motorsport is a not-for-profit that runs the Student Motorsport Challenge, a cross-departmental educational-based motorsport programme, launched in 2022. The racing series is designed to give students essential hands-on motorsport experience, connecting young people, students, institutions, and industry professionals to help them build their careers.

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Who are we?

Student Motorsport was founded in 2014, our mission is to connect young people, students, educators, and professionals through meaningful collaborations, work experience opportunities, and our flagship programme, the Student Motorsport Challenge.

The Student Motorsport Challenge allows students to form teams, guided by tutors, to enter the BRSCC CityCar Cup Drivers Championship, the Challenge Teams Award, and seven additional off-track Award areas. This competition enables them to race against professionals and peers providing students with real-world experience, essential skill development, and the confidence to launch successful careers in motorsport.

Age

16+

Location

Wales, East Anglia, South East, London

What do we do?

Teams will convert a road-worthy Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 or Toyota Aygo into a racing car to both BRSCC CityCar Cup and Motorsport UK race car specifications.

Teams collaborate across departments to create their racing team, bringing together students from business, finance, management, hospitality, media, engineering and more.

The season opens in September, with vehicle development closing in April, and teams compete in monthly races from April to October. Teams can use their car year after year.

Want to get involved?

Sign up to register your educational institution’s interest via the link below

Volunteer and email: enquiries@studentmotorsport.com

How much does it cost?

Student Motorsport Challenge Registration (Self-Crewed Package) –  £4495 (tailored packages available)

Race Car Build Kit – £4900 (additional options available)

Motorsport UK License – £370.

Driver Fees (testing and CityCar Cup race entries) – £vary

Funded by the educational provider (please get in touch regarding tailored packages).

Sign up to register educational interest

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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