2026 - 2027
From regional qualifiers to the World Finals — here's how the season unfolds.
Season Calendar
Registration Closes
October 2026
Regional Finals
March 2027
National Final
May 2027
World Final
October 2027
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The Challenge
You and your friends are a Formula One team, challenged to design, build and race the fastest and most-efficient Formula One car of the future, powered by compressed gas cylinders. You'll need to raise sponsorship to fund your development, manage your brand and partnerships, learn how to build and test prototype cars, analyse their performance and ultimately race your very own car. Keep an eye on the competition, work hard and build quickly and you could represent Ireland at the STEM Racing World Finals.
How do I start?
- Form a team of 3-6 secondary school students alongside a supervising teacher, parent or guardian. Make sure to read the Competition and Technical Regulations so you know how to win marks, and how to build your car. Let your supervising adult read the Teachers' Guide to help mentor your progress. Then, get started on designing your car, building your brand and documenting your progress!
How does the competition work?
- STEM Racing operates at Regional, National, and International levels.
- The Regional Finals serve as the initial qualifying stage.
- Top teams progress to the National Finals.
- Irish champions represent Team Ireland at the World Finals alongside second and third place.
What will I be judged on?
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Racing (time trials and a knockout cup)
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Scrutineering (does your car meet the regulations?)
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Engineering Portfolio (your chance to show us your technical work)
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Enterprise Portfolio (describe your sponsor strategy, team management and branding)
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Verbal Presentation (impress the judges with your team spirit and innovation)
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Pit Display (a physical display stand where you host your judging teams - display your branding here!)
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Social Media and Marketing Plan (how do you reach fans?)
Wall of Champions
2027
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
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Stellar Racing
Red Kite Racing
Blitz Racing
Resiliath
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Adventum Racing
Vortenova
Quintolux
CJJ191
CJJ AutoVinco
Victorum Racing
Hurricane Racing
Verus Racing
Autolaunch Racing
Marist College, Athlone
St David's Secondary School, Greystones
Marist College, Athlone
St Bridgid's College, Loughrea
St Colman's College, Cork
St Bridgid's College, Loughrea
St Bridgid's College, Loughrea
St Bridgid's College, Loughrea
St Bridgid's College, Loughrea
St Bridgid's College, Loughrea
Marist College, Athlone
St Attracta's College, Tubbercurry
2013
2012
Bardahl Racing
Presentation College Carlow
2011
Quasar Racing
St David's Secondary School, Greystones
2010
Octane Racing
St Ailbe's Secondary School, Tipperary
2009
Govannon Racing
Dundalk Grammar School
2008
Team Blink
Dundalk Grammar School
Koni Kats
St Ailbe's Secondary School, Tipperary
St David's Secondary School, Greystones
Catalyst Racing
Fastest Cars
2022
2014
2022
2015
Ignite Racing
Adventum Racing
Team AIB Racing
1.028
1.048
1.059
1.060