Schools in Solihull were challenged earlier this year to build and run rocket cars, then make a presentation of their project and their knowledge of BLOODHOUND SSC to a panel of judges. With help from Colin Rowe of Rowes Rockets, the schools were given a basic chassis which they could then modify to run as fast as possible on a tethered line.
Four schools took part in the challenge, but only five teams from three of the schools could make it to RAF Cosford for the finals recently.
All the schools entered into the spirit of the competition as you can see from the pictures and video clip below.
The competition was organised by Dr Sean Starr from Solihull MBC Education & Children's Services. BLOODHOUND SSC Web Manager Nick Chapman joined the panel of judges and helped present the prizes and medals.
The five challengers
The Prizes
- Best Presentation
- Best Design
- Fastest Car
- Overall winner
They're off!
Prize awards
Schools taking part
Lyndon School
St Peters RC School
Archbishop Grimshaw RC School
