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STEM On Track: STEM & Futures Fair

Step into the world of motorsport, engineering and innovation for a day of hands-on activities, demos and career pathways brought to life by leading STEM and motorsport organisations.

STEM On Track: STEM & Futures Fair

Step into the world of motorsport, engineering and innovation at this one-day event designed for students exploring STEM careers and teachers keen to see the industry up close.

20 June 2026 at Whilton Mill Kart Circuit
Your ticket includes the STEM Fair in the morning and an afternoon of thrilling racing as over 100 schools compete for the STEM On Track Champion title.

What to expect
Discover hands-on activities, demos and career pathways from leading STEM and motorsport organisations. Previous exhibitors included Alpine F1 Team, LFC Foundation, Smallpeice Trust and Creative Hut — and this year promises even more.

STEM Futures Stage
Hear live talks and panels from industry experts on careers in engineering and motorsport, diversity in STEM, and the future of technology. Gain real-world insight and advice from companies seeking young talent.

Stay for the racing
Experience the excitement of the National Finals — strategy, engineering and teamwork in action.

Limited free tickets
Only 500 available. Use code STEMOTFAIRFREE to book now and unlock a world of STEM opportunities.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects

  • Develop engineering employability skills

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Subjects and topics

    • Chemistry
    • Design and Technology
    • Engineering
    • Maths
    • Physics
    • Chemical engineering
    • Design, art and fashion
    • Energy and environment
    • General engineering
    • Materials, products and manufacturing
    • Mechanical engineering, systems and processes
    • Sport and fitness
    • Transport

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

  • Linking curriculum learning to careers
  • Encounters with employers and employees
  • Encounters with further and higher education

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

  • Planning - Setting goals and designing routes to achieve them

  • Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas

  • Leadership - Supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal

  • Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information

  • Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges

  • Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal

What the teachers say

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  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost applies
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