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CVTC STEM Race Pit Camp
Date: 6.23.2014
Get ready, set, race! The 2014 CVTC STEM Race Camp will focus on applying state-of-the-art petroleum independent transportation (PIT) technologies to power a 1:10 Radio-Controlled (RC) car. Technologies such as fuel cells and solar energy will enable your team to power your car off of the electric grid. Attendees will also learn how to measure and then re-engineer cars to improve their performance and competitiveness. You will be assigned to a team and compete with other teams to earn points for both applying petroleum independent technologies and engineering strategies to operate your car in a race environment. Awards will be given at the end of the competition to teams that have earned the most points.
Monday – Thursday, June 23 – 26, 2014
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Gateway Campus, Manufacturing Education Center
2320 Alpine Road, Eau Claire, WI 54703
What You'll Do
Your team will explore variables that control performance of a 1:10 Radio Controlled (RC) car, simulating the preparation of professional racing teams in the weeks and months leading up to every race.
- Work in teams of four students
- Race in time trials
- Compete in head-to-head races against other teams
- Perform testing on cars and re-engineer aerodynamics, suspension balance, tire angles, and fuel consumption to improve the performance of your car.
Points will be earned during the camp for team performance and standing. Awards will be given at the end of the competition to teams that take part in activities that enhance performance and competitiveness.
What You'll Learn
Working in teams of four students, you will explore variables that control performance of a 1:10 Radio Controlled (RC) car, simulating the preparation of a professional racing team.
Skills You'll Learn
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Application Information
A $200 registration fee will be required of all students selected to attend the camp. No cost scholarships are available for all free/reduced lunch students. Those accepted will receive a hat, T-shirt, continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. A picnic and race event will be held the last day.
Who can attend?
- This camp is available to students entering 9th to 12th grades in Fall, 2014.
- Priority will be given to students attending schools located in CVTC’s District that have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.
- Other criteria for selection to attend the camp include age, gender (young women are encouraged to apply), and ethnic background.
Applying for the NASCAR Ten80 STEM Camp:
- Talk to your friends and decide whether you wish to apply as an individual or a team. Teams will include four members.
- Complete the application and send to CVTC. Mail to:
CVTC Gateway Campus
Attn: Elaine Miller
2320 Alpine Road
Eau Claire, WI 54703
What's Next?
Students who are selected will receive a Registration Packet by mail. It will provide camp details, registration instructions, a map showing the location of the camp and where to park, phone and contact numbers, and more