The Cayman Motoring Federation is revving up for a historical milestone as it prepares to host the first STEM Racing Cayman Islands Nationals later this month.
On 25 April, the John Gray High School gymnasium will transform into a high-tech arena from 9am to 5pm for the event which the federation described as “a local version of the STEM Racing World Finals”.
Five local high schools – John Gray, Layman E. Scott, Grace Christian Academy, Cayman International School, and Cayman Prep – will compete for top honours.
Judging categories
During the event, students will be judged in five main categories: design and engineering, verbal presentation, project management, enterprise, and brand identity and pit display.
Design and engineering focus on the use of computer-aided design software to design the car, finite element analysis for aerodynamics and manufacturing techniques, often using computer-aided manufacturing.
The verbal presentation requires teams to deliver a 10-minute presentation to judges, showcasing their project, team collaboration and individual roles.
Project management judging assesses the team’s ability to plan, manage resources and track progress, often detailed in a project management portfolio.
Enterprise judging valuates the team’s business plan, sponsorship acquisition, marketing strategies and budget management.
Brand identity and pit display assesses the team’s branding, including team logo, uniforms and the design and construction of their physical pit display.
Additionally, teams will design, engineer, cut and race a miniature F1 car and receive specifications and scrutineering judging.
This entails a detailed technical inspection where judges use gauges and precision measurement tools to ensure that the car complies with all technical regulations, including dimensions, weight and safety requirements.
“This is not your everyday sport; it’s education, innovation, engineering and talent all wrapped up into one event and our schools are excited and ready to show what they have done,” said the Cayman Motoring Federation.
“Our schools are working towards attending the STEM Racing World Finals – hopefully for 2027,” the federation added.
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