Ridge Racers NJ
Ridge Racers NJ is a program of Apex STEM Education Inc. Competitive STEM Racing for New Jersey students in grades 6–12.
National-level STEM Racing
Students design, build, test, and race CO₂-powered cars while developing engineering portfolios, enterprise skills, and presentation excellence. Adults mentor; students own the deliverables that judges score.
Awards & results
- 3rd place — National Finals 2026
- Sustainability Award — National Finals 2026
- Team Identity Award — National Finals 2026
- NJ State Champions 2025
- 2nd place — Eastern Regionals 2025
Strengths this season include racing performance, including strong knockout-round results reported by the team. Priority growth areas for the next cycle include specifications documentation, engineering portfolio depth, and verbal presentation — the same pillarsApex STEM Education Inc. is built to develop.
What students practice
- Engineering & design — Ridge Racers car development, engineering drawings, and scrutineering compliance.
- Data & analytics — CFD and timing data in portfolios; judge feedback turned into measurable improvement plans.
- AI literacy — Mentor-supported coding and data organization; ethical use in student-led deliverables.
- Leadership & communication — Enterprise roles, mock interviews, and the Lead Student Mentor program.
Join or support
Interested students and families in New Jersey (grades 6–12) cancontact Apex STEM Education Inc. about recruitment. Organizations can sponsor or donate to fund materials, travel, and student access.
- 3rd place — STEM Racing USA National Finals 2026
- Sustainability Award & Team Identity Award — Nationals 2026
- 2nd place — Eastern Regionals · NJ State Champions 2025
Support this program with a tax-deductible gift to Apex STEM Education Inc.: Donate.