YOUNG Einsteins are on the right track for a successful career.

Bolton School pupils were joined by Year Nine students from Turton High School and St James’ CE High School for a STEM — science, technology, engineering, maths — Challenge Day themed around motorsport.

Pupils were split into teams of four and given the task of building a miniature racing car.

And each pupil had a role to play — graphic designer, mechanical engineer, electronic engineer, and aerodynamic engineer.

They were given instructions on how to assemble the intricate electronic components of the car, and also asked to come up with a team name and design merchandise to promote their team and brand identity.

At lunchtime, pupils had the opportunity to explore the University of Bolton’s full-size and fully functional race car and also a 4x4 built by the university, which were brought into Bolton School for the special learning day.

The pupils had a chance to race their miniature cars in head-to-head heats on a track, with electronic timers to determine which was the fastest.

Most of the races took under five seconds to complete, and they were also very close.