Scalextric 4 Schools!

Is racing slot cars not enough for you? Then how about building them from scratch?

Welcome to Scalextric4Schools, a national competition where students design, build, and race their own cars! More than just a race, Scalextric4Schools is a hands-on challenge in creativity, engineering, and teamwork, using industry-standard tools like CAD software and 3D printers!

The competition turns STEM learning into something you can compete against other schools with! 

During the contest, students are judged not only on their fastest lap times but also on their:

• Video Presentation: A video launching their car, explaining their design process.

• Pit Display: A creative display area showcasing their team and car designs.

• Car Manufacturing: The quality and innovation of the cars they build.

Scalextric4Schools is a fantastic way for students to discover how fun and powerful STEM can be, potentially sparking future careers in engineering, design, or motorsport.

And YOU can do it too! Interested in starting a team? Ask your teacher about Scalextric4Schools!

HOW ROADSTER! 

GOT INVOLVED!

(View our press release here!)

Motivated by a desire to help other young enthusiasts, we teamed up with Drift Dynamics Racing (DDR), a group of Year 10 students  from the Bishops’ Blue Coat High School in Chester who were ready to take their skills to the next level! 

We provided the team with money, helping the team get awesome stuff like custom teamwear, paint, and materials for their presentation, giving them a huge boost in confidence!

For the competition’s "Le Mans" theme, Team DDR designed a car based on the iconic Ford GT40 -  the underdog that took on the mighty Ferrari and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times!

Using professional CAD and CFD software, they've engineered a detailed model and prepared three versions of the car—one with a magnet for maximum grip, one without—to test different racing strategies and one sponsor car for ROADSTER! to show off with pride!

We couldn’t wait to see their amazing GT40 in action!

Race Day!

Roadster! at the Scalextric4Schools Finals

When Roadster! rolled up to the Triumph Visitor Centre, the energy was already buzzing! Teams were tearing it up on two custom-built “Le Mans” tracks, racing their hand-built Scalextric cars like pros! It felt like a mini F1 Grand Prix — with teams zipping between the track and their pit zones, tweaking and tuning their cars to perfection!

Pit Zone Power

Behind the scenes, it wasn’t just about racing. Teams had set up amazing displays — posters, models, concept cars, and full-on presentations showing their journey from sketch to race day. It was creative chaos in the best possible way!

Meeting Drift Dynamics

Roadster! finally met the school team we’d been sponsoring: Drift Dynamics Racing — and they were awesome! Their setup was slick, their team spirit was strong, and their car was getting a SERIOUS workout!

• Aaron was using gaffer tape for extra grip.

• Sam was cooling the motor with a handheld fan.

The vibe was intense but friendly. Teams were watching each other, learning, and racing hard. Teachers stepped back and let the kids run the show!

Judges were quietly watching everything — from team YouTube videos to pit displays. Roadster! even saw them sneaking into empty pit zones with clipboards, checking out every detail.

Finals Time: Drift Dynamics Goes Full Throttle!

After lunch, it was go-time. Drift Dynamics was laser-focused, solving problems and chasing every millisecond. They dominated the leaderboard — until another team snatched the fastest lap! Did they give up? No way! They regrouped, locked in, and pulled off a flawless relay — each member racing with precision and speed. Their final lap? A jaw-dropping 2:13:0!

Champions Crowned!

As the day wrapped up, teams gathered by the stage. Judge Grace Webb gave a heartfelt speech, and then the awards…

Fastest Lap: Drift Dynamics — 2:13:0

Scalextric4Schools 2025 - Overall Champions: Drift Dynamics!!

We were so proud to support them — their hard work, teamwork, and determination totally paid off.

We had a blast and felt like part of the action all day. We can’t wait to do it again next year — perhaps Sam can convince his new secondary school to build a team?