Student Teams Schedule of Events
Friday, April 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drone Drag Race (Open to Everyone)
Go head to head with anyone else who races against you. It doesn’t have to be fair, we want speed and we have timers. This is when you bring your Tiny Trainer to race.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
School Team Practice Sessions on Race Course
School teams get their first shot on a course designed by the Dutch Master Track Designer, covering two Olympic-sized ice rinks and featuring the iconic Tunnel, aka “The Equalizer”! Teams will have exclusive practice time to master the course before Saturday’s big races.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Pit Challenge, Demonstrations, and Races
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pit Challenge
The day begins with the unsung heroes—the pit crews! 2 groups of 5 teams will face off in a battle against time to troubleshoot and repair preset faults in their drones. Once repaired, it’s a heart-pounding race to see which team’s drone can zoom through the gates and across the finish line the fastest. The top team from each group will go on to the Pit Crew Challenge Final!
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Student Qualifying Rounds
Pilots compete for seeding in the finals, with thrilling runs showcasing speed and agility.
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Student Finals and Awards Ceremony for Races and Pit Crews
The teams face off in an intense double elimination tournament to determine who will claim victory. Wrap up the day with student awards, including cash prizes for the top teams and their schools!