Programs
Competitive STEM Racing is our flagship program today. The four pillars below describe what students learn through Ridge Racers NJ and every program we operate.
Students design in CAD, prototype, test against specs, and document manufacturing — the same workflow used in industry and competition portfolios.
At Ridge Racers: Ridge Racers car development, engineering drawings, and scrutineering compliance.
Collect testing data, run analysis, and tie numbers to design choices — not pretty pictures without measurements.
At Ridge Racers: CFD and timing data in portfolios; judge feedback turned into measurable improvement plans.
Students learn to use AI and coding tools as assistants while owning their work — research, documentation, and presentation prep.
At Ridge Racers: Mentor-supported coding and data organization; ethical use in student-led deliverables.
Project management, sponsorship, verbal presentation, and teamwork — enterprise skills that score at competition and transfer beyond it.
At Ridge Racers: Enterprise roles, mock interviews, and the Lead Student Mentor program.
Featured
| Format | Status | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive teams | Active | Ridge Racers NJ (STEM Racing) |
| Workshops & clinics | In development | Data viz, intro Python, AI literacy, presentation skills |
| Student mentorship | Active (pilot) | Lead Student Mentor program (HS volunteers under adult supervision) |
| Community outreach | Active | Harvest Festival booth, Founders Day, school demos |