SW1FT

One Flight to the Top

A STEM Racing team pushing innovation,
engineering, and excellence to new heights.
About Us

Who We Are

SW1FT is a student-led STEM Racing team competing on the global stage.

We design, build, and race 1/20-scale F1® cars powered by compressed gas cartridges. Our mission is to inspire future innovators through hands-on engineering, collaboration, and competition.

Student Driven
Innovation
Excellence
Our Journey

Milestones & Momentum

USA West
Regionals 2024

Placed 2nd
Best Verbal Presentation

USA and Canada
Nationals 2025

Placed 3rd
Best Newcomer Award
Digital Media Award

World Finals 2025

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Sponsorship and Marketing Award
Nominations: Enterprise Portfolio, Digital Media & Sustainability

USA Nationals 2026

1st National Champion
Fastest Car Award
Best Engineered Car Award
Best Verbal Presentation Award

WORLD FINALS 2026

Best International Collaboration Award

Roles Behind the Race Award

Engineering

Design. Build. Race.

Design

Advanced CAD and simulation drive our innovative designs.

Manufacture

Precision manufacturing and quality control in-house.

Test

Rigorous testing and data analysis for peak performance.

Compete

Built to race. Driven to win. Competing globally.

Evolve

Continuous improvement fuels our evolution.
News / Community Impact

Beyond the Track

SW1FT Featured on ABC7 News

ABC7 highlighted SW1FT’s STEM Racing journey and the students behind our engineering and competition success.

SCCCA Summer Camp

Inspiring the next generation of engineers through hands-on STEM experiences.

China Presentation

Representing SW1FT and sharing our journey with innovators in China.

Sponsors & Partnerships

Stronger Together