Racing UPward
An educational program that uses virtual racing to drive a diverse curriculum that immerses kids in a variety of engaging activities that stimulate growth and interest in physics, engineering, physiology, and math.
Learn to Collaborate
Explore psychology, logistics, communications
Learn Scientific Priciples
Explore engineering, math and physics
Comprehensive and Applied Education
Racing UPward is designed to test student mastery of material, promote teamwork, foster problem-solving, and connect groups of kids across the country and globe. New technology allows us to simulate the entire world of motorsports with incredible accuracy.
“ Driving is a reaction-based sport, in contrast to a more fitness-oriented sport such as running. Drivers react to where they are on track, what the car is doing, and what is going on around them. They need quick reactions, but those responses are very specialized. Expert drivers have earlier recognition of the situation and developed a trained response to external stimuli: their movements are strong, coordinated, efficient, and precise. “
Simulator rigs are standardized, professional quality, cost controlled, and are used to implement the engineering design cycle while experiencing careers in data, planning, and media that drive successful race teams.
Read through the sample curriculum used to guide and teach during the six week summer course at the University of Lynchburg.
Learn the Basics
Understand driving, motorsports, and the engineering cycle behind it all
Practice and Develop
Learn good driving and personal habits to utilize in simulated races
Join In
Take part in the iNSL iRacing Student Innovation Challenge
Implement and Compete
Continue to develop real world skills and a keen mindset for success
Skill-based Learning
The curriculum caters to absolute beginners, teaching everything from the very basics of how to drive to advanced vehicular control and cross disciplinary knowledge on vehicular dynamics, marketting techniques, and human physiology.
Develop Teamwork for the Digital Age
Learn effective communication, digital workflows, and delegationPractical Lessons in Physics and Engineering
Dive into aerodynamics, vehicular dynamics, and power utilizationPractice Modern Marketing
Leverage social media, art and design, logo and brand placementsDiscover How Humans Operate
Understand human physiology and sports psychology in action
