Move over Lightning McQueen...

Pupils at Lindley Junior School have built, raced and timed their own model cars in a thrilling Grand Prix that marked the culmination of a year-long project.

With guidance from students at Salendine Nook High School 120 Year 5 children used computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) and a 3D printer to build cars, which were then drag-raced on a 12m track in the school hall.

Pupils of Lindley Junior School, year 6 racing their team built cars. Members of the Turbo Tigers cheer on their teams car.

Judges included experts from the RAF, the motorcycle industry and the engineering world.

Design and Technology Co-ordinator Jon Crosland said: “ As most schools are winding down, we are winding up. It’s a serious business – life or death!

“The children learn about engineering, business and work. Talking to the judges is like being on Dragon’s Den.”