STEM Racing Reaches Cayman Brac

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) Executive Committee members, Jane Scaletta/President, Dr. Anthia Richards/Secretary, and Dail Davis/Director, proudly delivered the state-of-the-art Denford CNC MCR 100 machine and Roll Out Track to Layman E. Scott Sr. High School in Cayman Brac today, marking a historic milestone for STEM education and motorsport development in the Sister Islands.

This installation represents a transformative moment for Cayman Brac—providing students with access to world-class technology and hands-on engineering experience through the STEM Racing programme. With these tools, students can now design, machine, test, and race their own miniature F1 model cars using Autodesk Fusion and the same engineering processes used by real motorsport teams around the world.

A Major Step Forward for Cayman Brac and the Cayman Islands - For the first time, students on Cayman Brac will participate fully in the national STEM Racing programme, joining their peers across the Cayman Islands in one of the most innovative STEM initiatives in the region. This advancement not only supports academic enrichment but also sparks future career pathways in engineering, design, technology, and motorsport.

“This is an incredibly important moment for Cayman Brac,” said Jane Scaletta, President of the Cayman Motoring Federation. “Providing access to engineering tools of this calibre means our students are no longer limited by geography. They now have the same opportunities to innovate, create, and compete as any student worldwide.”

Kevin Robets, Acting Principal, at Layman E. Scott Sr. High School said “We’re thrilled to see this partnership with the Cayman Motor Federation come to life. It’s a powerful step toward enriching our students’ learning through hands-on STEM experiences. These new resources will help bridge classroom learning with real-world applications, especially in automotive technology and the applied sciences. Together, we’re equipping our students with the skills and mindset to build a brighter future for themselves and for these islands.”

The deployment of the CNC machine and track marks a major achievement for CMF as it continues building a national motorsport education ecosystem. With five high schools now participating in the STEM Racing programme (Layman E. Scott Sr. High School; John Gray High School, Cayman International School, Cayman Prep and High School and Grace Christian Academy) Cayman is rapidly becoming a regional leader in motorsport-driven STEM learning.

This expansion underscores CMF’s commitment to fostering youth development, creating new educational opportunities, and building future motorsport talent from the ground up.

CMF extends heartfelt thanks to its sponsors and supporters who have helped bring this vision to life:

●     Cayman Customs Automotive — whose belief in the programme from its inception and continued sponsorship has driven its growth and success.

 

●     Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) — whose support ensures students have access to the essential materials and resources needed to compete at an international standard.

 

●     The Ministry of Education — whose commitment to STEM and youth development has made it possible to introduce advanced engineering tools into Cayman’s secondary schools.

 

●     Cayman Airways - dedicated to helping CMF deliver STEM Racing equipment and consumables to Cayman Brac.

Their shared dedication has empowered Caymanian students to explore engineering, problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork through the STEM Racing programme.

What does this mean for Cayman? With Cayman Brac now fully equipped, all five participating high schools are preparing to represent the Cayman Islands at the STEM Racing USA Regionals, taking place December 4–5, 2025.

Following Regionals, the Cayman Islands will host its own STEM Racing Awards Ceremony on December 15, 2025, celebrating student achievements, innovation, and teamwork.

The next major challenge will be the Cayman Islands National STEM Racing Finals, scheduled for April 25, 2026 in Grand Cayman—where students will compete for national titles and the chance to advance even further in this global programme.