Bridging Education and Motorsport
Christina Lam's Educational Program offers students a unique opportunity to experience the exciting world of professional racing while discovering career pathways in motorsport. This innovative program connects classroom learning with real-world applications in a high-performance environment, featuring the Helium Mobile Audi RS3 TCR that competes in the prestigious Michelin Pilot Challenge series in IMSA.
Program Highlights
Immersive Racing Experience
Students from local schools and colleges are invited to attend professional racing events
Complimentary 3-day general admission tickets provided to all participants
Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to professional racing operations
Meet the Rockwell Auto Development (RAD) Team
Interactive sessions with the complete RAD racing team, a family-owned professional racing operation
Talks from team members including:
Driver
Team Owner
Crew Chief
Mechanics
Engineers
Each professional shares their career journey and day-to-day responsibilities
STEM Education-to-Career Connections
Demonstrations of how STEM subjects directly translate to motorsport careers:
Mathematics: Race strategy, fuel calculations, gear ratios, performance statistics
Physics: Aerodynamics, friction, thermodynamics, energy transfer systems
Engineering: Mechanical design, structural analysis, materials science
Computer Science: Data analysis, telemetry systems, simulation modeling
Real-world applications that transform theoretical classroom concepts into practical racing solutions
Exploration of how STEM education creates pathways to specialized racing industry careers
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Up-close examination of the Helium Mobile Audi RS3 TCR race car
Detailed explanations of advanced vehicle systems:
Telemetry and data acquisition
Suspension dynamics
Engine technology and performance
Aerodynamics and materials science
Personalized Mentorship
One-on-one time with RAD team members
Q&A sessions with racing professionals
Tailored advice based on students' interests and academic focus
Industry Networking and Career Development
Christina and the RAD team leverage industry connections to help students:
Secure internship opportunities
Explore job shadowing possibilities
Build professional relationships in motorsport
Develop pathways to careers in racing
Student Testimonials
Real Experiences, Real Impact
"Getting to speak with engineers and mechanics who work in the industry and seeing their passion firsthand was incredibly motivating. This program showed me how my engineering studies can lead to an exciting career in motorsport." — Jamie Chen, Engineering Student
"I never realized how many different roles exist in racing beyond just driving. Meeting the entire team and learning about data analysis, performance engineering, and race strategy opened my eyes to so many possibilities." — Marcus Washington, Computer Science Major
"The hands-on time with the Audi RS3 TCR was invaluable. Connecting classroom theories to real-world applications on a professional race car helped me understand the practical side of my mechanical engineering degree." — Sophia Rodriguez, Mechanical Engineering Student
"As someone interested in both business and racing, talking with the team owner about the operations side of running a race team was exactly what I needed to see how my studies could apply to this industry." — Alex Thompson, Business Administration Student
"This program bridges the gap between education and industry in a way that textbooks simply cannot. Seeing the direct application of STEM principles in racing gives students a tangible goal to work toward." — Article from GrassrootsMotorsports.com