Gear Six Scalextric takes on the world!

News - Oct 16

We’re incredibly proud of Colyton Grammar School’s Gear Six Scalextric team, who represented England last week at the 2026 Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore!

Competing against 91 teams from over 30 countries, the team made an impressive transition from Development Class to Professional Class, showcasing their engineering, enterprise and teamwork on the world stage.

Highlights included:

Joe B achieving the third-fastest reaction time in the world (0.138 seconds)!

The team's car, designed by Seth J, placing 20th in the Fastest Total Time category, and 47th in the Fastest Car category.

Joe B carrying the flag for England at the competition’s first-ever flag-bearing ceremony.

Team Manager Mark L being selected for the new STEM Racing Learn programme, in partnership with Ma’aden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

The eight-day experience also included meeting industry professionals, exploring Singapore and enjoying an exclusive pit lane walk at the Singapore Grand Prix circuit!

A huge thank you to all their sponsors, supporters, families and staff who helped make this incredible opportunity possible. Special congratulations to the entire team for seven months of hard work, dedication and perseverance.

We couldn’t be prouder of Gear Six and their achievements on the world stage!