The A.C.E. Program
In ACE:
It’s learning by doing.
It’s pressure, teamwork, and trust. It’s why ACE changes how students see themselves and what they are capable of.
The ACE Program at The Chandler School is a hands-on, multi-sensory learning experience designed specifically for middle school students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. Rooted in problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world application, ACE immerses students in the fundamentals of automotive engineering, racing technology, and mechanical science.
V8 Road Race Series, SPO, 2025 Champions
In ACE, middle school students don’t just observe—they take an active role. Traveling to world-class racing venues such as Circuit of The Americas (COTA), Barber Motorsports Park, Spring Mountain Motorsports Park, Road Atlanta, and Virginia International Raceway (VIR), they gain firsthand experience in high-performance environments. These young students serve as pit crew, applying their skills in real-time race conditions, learning the precision, teamwork, and adaptability required in motorsports.
With guidance from motorsports professionals such as
John Finger, Billy Glavin III — General Manager of the United Motorsports 2024 LMP3 championship-winning team
and
Doug Richert — championship-winning NASCAR crew chief
students engage in simulator-based training, trackside experiences, and hands-on mechanical work.
This groundbreaking program proves that middle school students are capable of mastering high-level STEM concepts, transforming their passion into real-world skills and opening doors to future careers in engineering, motorsports, and beyond.
ACE in Action
Some of the places A.C.E. has taken Chandler students
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Some of the places A.C.E. has taken Chandler students |
Spring Mountain Motorsports Park
Pahramp, Nevada
Barber Motorsports Park
Leeds, Alabama
