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You are a STEM RACING team commissioned to design, construct and race the fastest Formula 1®​ Car of the Future, powered by compressed air cylinders. 

 form a team of 3 – 6, think of a name, decide job roles; Team Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, Graphic Designer and Resource Manager.  Now register for regional finals.   

 plan and prepare a business plan, develop a budget and raise sponsorship.  Teams are encouraged to collaborate with industry and create business links. 

 using 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, design an F1 car of the future to the specifications set by the International Rules Committee just like in Formula 1. 

 aerodynamics are analysed for drag co-efficiency in a virtual wind tunnel using Computational Fluid Dynamics Software (CFD). 

 using 3D CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) software, the team evaluates the most efficient machining strategy to make the car.   

 aerodynamics are tested in wind and smoke tunnels.   

 put together an informative display showing your work through all stages of the project.  Think about your team identity.    

 cars are submitted to Parc Ferme where the judges scrutinise every dimension to check they comply with the Rules and Regulations.   

 judges question teams on how their cars has been manufactured and why particular designs were chosen. 

 prepare a presentation to perform to a panel of judges covering all aspects of the challenge.  This will be completed within a set time limit.