NOVA: STEM Racing Team

We are an independent student led Pro Class STEM Racing team, focused on innovation, precision and performance. Formed from the engineering talent of the UK National Champions 24/25 in development class.

We operate like a startup, with full control over engineering and enterprise.

We're off to World's!

Team NOVA have secured their place at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore, October 2026.

At the STEM Racing UK National Finals we placed second overall in Professional Class, also winning the Fastest Car award and the Best Engineered Car award.




If your organisation can help students achieve in STEM and engineering by providing sponsorship, please get in touch at info@teamnovauk.com


Regional champions!

Team NOVA headed to Norwich for their regional final, winning the award for fastest car and taking the podium top spot as regional champions, booking their place at the UK National Finals in March.

Team NOVA Milestones
STEM Racing, Professional Class, 2025-26 Season

World's 25/26

TBC!

UK Nationals 25/26

2nd Place
Fastest Car Award
Best Engineered Car
Place at World's

Regionals 25/26

1st Place
Fastest Car Award
Our Members Milestones
F1 in Schools, Development Class - Engineer for Echo 24/25, Atomic 23/24

UK Nationals 24/25

1st Place
National Champions
Fastest Car Award
Invite to World's

Regionals 24/25

1st Place
Fastest Car Award

UK Nationals 23/24

3rd Place Overall

Regionals 23/24

2nd Place
Best Engineered Car

What is STEM Racing?

STEM Racing combines the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with the thrill of high-speed competition, creativity, and teamwork. At its heart is a blend of cutting-edge design and precision manufacturing, brought to life by dedicated teams working towards a shared vision. In STEM Racing, students don’t just build miniature F1-style cars, they step into the shoes of real-world engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Every stage mirrors genuine industry practice: teams conceptualise their designs, model them in professional CAD software, test their aerodynamics with CFD simulations, and bring them to life through advanced manufacturing techniques. Alongside the engineering, they develop branding, marketing strategies, sponsorship relationships, and full business operations, learning to think like a startup while working to strict deadlines and budgets.

It’s a unique challenge that pushes students to solve problems creatively, work collaboratively, and adapt quickly to new ideas. The result is not just a competition, but a training ground for the engineers, business leaders, and innovators of the future.

1. Engineering
We push the limits of performance through precise CAD design, advanced CFD simulations (Computational Fluid Dynamics - Virtual wind tunnel), and innovative materials. Every element, from aerodynamic shaping to manufacturing techniques, is refined to create a car that’s optimised for speed, efficiency, and reliability.

2. Enterprise
We handle sponsorships, branding, and project management with a professional approach, ensuring NOVA has the resources and partnerships needed to compete at the highest level.

3. Innovation
We embrace new ideas, technologies, and sustainable practices, constantly refining our designs and strategies to stay ahead of the competition.

The NOVA Vision
At NOVA, our vision is built on four core pillars: Innovation, Precision, Collaboration, and Inspiration. We embrace cutting-edge technology and creative thinking, craft every component with meticulous accuracy, work as a united team, and aim to inspire the next generation, both male and female, to explore and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Innovation

We explore new technologies, designs, and approaches to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Precision

Every component is designed, tested, and manufactured with accuracy to maximise speed and performance.

Collaboration

We work as one team, valuing each member’s strengths to achieve our shared goals.

Inspiration

We aim to inspire others to embrace STEM, creativity, and ambition through our journey.

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