AUTOMOTIVE CULTURE ENGINEERING
The ACE Program
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.
What students actually do
In ACE, it’s learning by doing.
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Explore automotive engineering, mechanical science, and racing technology.
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Build skills through simulator training and hands-on mechanical work.
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Practice communication, organization, and adaptability.
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Take on supervised responsibilities in real motorsports settings.
It’s pressure, teamwork, and trust. It’s why ACE changes how students see themselves and what they are capable of.
More Than Motorsports
A.C.E. creates opportunities for students to use skills from across the curriculum in a setting where those skills have an immediate purpose.
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.
In ACE, middle school students don’t just observe—they take an active role.
Learning From Professionals
With guidance from motorsports professionals, students engage in simulator-based training, trackside experiences, and hands-on mechanical work.
ACE in Action
From classroom preparation to trackside participation, see how Chandler students put their learning into action at places like…
Spring Mountain Motorsports Park
Pahramp, Nevada
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Barber Motorsports Park
Leeds, Alabama
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.
