UK-based educational technology manufacturer Denford has launched a four-lane STEM racing track designed for schools, large-scale events and STEM Racing Centres of Excellence, replacing the standard two-lane format to increase competitive capacity and throughput for larger student cohorts, as reported by Edtech Innovation Hub.

The system enables four teams to race simultaneously, aligning more closely with professional competition structures while allowing institutions to manage larger groups within structured academic and event environments.

The track measures 23.65 metres and integrates built-in timing sensors, sector tracking and a race control system with start and finish gates. A 28-inch display and Wi-Fi connectivity deliver real-time race data including reaction times and team performance metrics, with multiple race modes available to accommodate varying learning objectives or competition formats.

The aluminium structure is designed for rapid assembly and disassembly across venues, supported by custom flight cases with reinforced materials and precision-cut inserts for transport and storage. A halo-based deceleration system using a cable mechanism slows vehicles after the finish line.

Andrew Denford, CEO at Denford and Chairman of STEM Racing, said the four-lane format elevates both the competitive and educational experience. "The introduction of four-lane racing adds an entirely new layer of excitement and complexity to the competition," he said. "For Centres of Excellence, it's about scale as much as experience, enabling more teams, more data, and more learning in less time."

The launch reflects growing international demand for scalable STEM infrastructure as schools and institutions increase investment in competition-based learning combining engineering, data analysis and team problem-solving.

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