Pupils take to racetrack in self-built electric cars

More than 700 children aged eight to 12 have been involved in the project.

Pupils from primary schools across the west coast have taken to a racing circuit in Ayrshire – competing in classroom-built cars.

The project, involving the Royal Navy and Glasgow Caledonian University, has taught the youngsters about teamwork, creativity and problem solving.

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