More than 3,500 children from 94 schools across Cornwall have registered to take part in a model rocket car competition being staged as part of the Bloodhound Project.

Rachel Delourme, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) advisor at Cornwall Council, is excited to see so many local children applying to taking part in ’Race for the Line’, the Micro:bit Model Rocket Car Competition

‘The Bloodhound Project is using a 1,000mph world land speed record attempt to inspire the next generation to enjoy, explore and get involved in STEM,’ she said.  

’We’re delighted that this project has inspired so many local schools, children, adults and local businesses to get involved.

’So far we have recruited 3,672 children from 94 schools.’

Children from schools across Cornwall will compete as part of 918 teams at approximately five race hubs. The two fastest primary and secondary teams will be invited to the regional finals in March 2017. The fastest primary and secondary team at each regional final will then go to the finals in June.

The winning team will get an all-inclusive trip to South Africa to spend a week with the Bloodhound race team, plus a cash prize of £1,000.