professional class - 14 to 19

The most advanced stage of the competition, Professional Class is where students are able to truly showcase their innovative thinking.

What's involved

With (almost) complete design freedom and intricate technical regulations, there are new challenges:

DESIGN: Cars must now include a halo and virtual cargo, and students are able to design everything from wheels to nose cone, enabling them to fully explore the power of Autodesk Fusion software.

ANALYSE: Ansys CFD software is critical for design optimisation, with students required to perform rigorous tests to inform the limitless modifications possible in the design of their car. 

MAKE: Teams must once again CNC machine their car body using model block, and retain the ability to 3D print the wings. 

TEST: CFD software is used to carry out various purposeful virtual tests, trialling the performance of the car, fully assembled and in individual
components, before physical tests are performed.

RACE: Cars are raced on a 20-metre elevated racetrack, powered by 8 gram cannisters of compressed air.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:  Teams follow, use, and evidence the processes detailed in the handbook.

the requirements

When competing in an STEM RACING event, teams will be 
assessed on:

DESIGN & ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO: A ten-page 
document discussing topics including 3D modelling and 
design process evaluation.

ENTERPRISE PORTFOLIO: A ten-page document detailing a team’s marketing strategy, alongside its implementation of project management.

VERBAL PRESENTATION: Lasting ten minutes, teams will once again be assessed on technique, clarity, and content.

BRAND IDENTITY: The pit display plays a key role, as well as a team’s wider branding.

SCRUTINEERING: Due to the nature of the technical regulations, this assessment is exceptionally rigorous.