Immersive Learning Experience
27 high school students from explored STEM applications in motorsports at , featuring hands-on learning across four stations: Tires, Traction and Tread, Data-Driven Racing, Engineering Safety, and the IMSA Technology Lab.
The program, sponsored by Gainbridge, , and EVERFi, aims to educate students on the diverse STEM career paths within motorsports, marking its debut year in IMSA sports car racing.
Real-World Applications and Future Prospects
Series president John Doonan emphasized the importance of showing students the real-world applications of their classroom learnings in algebra, calculus, physics, and chemistry through the motorsports industry.
The initiative, which also includes plans for five more races this year and the development of a web portal for further education, aims to inspire students like Sebastian Ray Serpa, who expressed newfound interest in a motorsports career.