Maker Challenge: Cardboard Race Track

Get ready to design, build, and race! In this hands-on activity, makers of all ages will work together to create a custom downhill toy car track using cardboard, wooden stands, and connector clips. Explore the science of motion, engineering, and design as you experiment with ramps, curves, and collisions. Will your car speed to the finish or fly off the track? There’s only one way to find out—build, test, and tweak your way to the ultimate ride!

This challenge will be held during the following dates in July: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 and 31.

About Maker Challenges

Stop by The Forge anytime during Maker Challenge hours. No registration is required and you can stay for 15 minutes or the full 2 hours!

Maker Challenges are included with Science Museum admission and are designed for learners of all ages. Use your creativity and critical thinking skills to build solutions to fun challenges! New and different challenges happen each month.

Advance registration is not required, but space is limited to 25 participants at a time. All participants must be at least 8 years or older. Participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Check our daily schedule for Maker Challenges occurring during your visit.