Competition · April 2026
Ridge Racers NJ earns 3rd place at STEM Racing USA National Finals
Apex STEM Education Inc.’s flagship team placed third nationally in Development Class and earned Sustainability and Team Identity awards — proof that student-led engineering programs can compete at the highest level.
In April 2026, Ridge Racers NJ — the flagship competitive team of Apex STEM Education Inc. — earned 3rd place in Development Class at the STEM Racing USA National Finals in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Students completed the full engineering cycle: CAD design, manufacturing, instrumented testing, data analysis, and judged presentations. The team also received national Sustainability and Team Identity awards.
For Apex STEM Education Inc., Nationals is more than a trophy. It demonstrates that a New Jersey nonprofit can give middle and high school students a credible path to national-level STEM competition — with measurable documentation, enterprise skills, and mentor oversight.
Prior season results include NJ State Champions 2025 and 2nd place at Eastern Regionals. Public team details live at ridgeracersnj.com; Apex STEM Education Inc. is the nonprofit sponsor and home for the program.