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RC Car

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 11th annual rc custom car open!

Check back in late 2026 for information about the 2027 RC Car competition.

The RC Custom Car Open is an engineering and design competition for K-8 students, organized and led by a dedicated high school student committee. Over eight weeks, teams of 2-4 students engage in hands-on learning through weekly workshops and open lab sessions, where they're challenged to design, fabricate, and customize a remote control car.

Each team builds technical skills through exposure to high-tech Fab Lab equipment, including laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and 3D printers, fostering creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking along the way. The program culminates in an epic design competition and action-packed two-track race day, with cash and scholarship prizes awarded to the winners.

Thank you to our generous 2026 sponsors!

Freeman Orthodontics

High Associates



MEET THE RC CAR COMMITTEE

Since its inception, the RC Car program has been designed for students, by students. Meet the 2025-2026 RC Car Executive Committee! Click here to learn more about the volunteer committee.

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