Schools compete for technology renovation common rooms
Vote: Choose from four finalists
The NASCAR Foundation announced on Friday the school finalists in its inaugural P.I.T. (Promoting Innovation and Technology) Crew Project, a NASCAR-themed science competition among middle schools within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Coulwood STEM Academy (Team Wildcats), Kennedy Middle School (Team Intimidators), Mountain Island Lake Middle School (Team Friction Defiers) and Randolph Middle School (Team Racing Raiders) were named finalists by a special selection committee comprised of NASCAR industry members.
Beginning today, the public will vote online at NASCAR.com/pitcrewproject to determine which student team created the model or concept that best illustrates science and technology principles through motorsports applications.
Video presentations of the finalists’ projects are featured on the program website, and the voting phase will run through May 13.
The middle school that receives the most votes will receive a technology renovation for one of its common rooms, courtesy of The NASCAR Foundation and Sprint, and have the team’s project considered for display in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
“It’s clear by watching the finalist videos just how much energy and enthusiasm went into these projects,” Lorene King, executive director of The NASCAR Foundation, said. “We encourage everyone to vote and are very excited to see which outstanding team is rewarded with new, cutting-edge technology resources for their school.”
The winner will be unveiled around 2015 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race festivities in Charlotte. Each of the four finalist schools will receive field trips for up to 300 students to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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