AMARILLO, TEXAS -- It's an event to excite students interested in Science, Math, and Technology. Saturday B&W Pantex held their 6th Annual Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Race.
"They're just learning to love and respect Science we're tying to encourage that love of Science. Sometimes kids they don't get that encouragement in these areas they maybe more encouraged like Sports," said Gregg Cunningham, Pantex Spokesman.
The event gives students across the Panhandle a chance to flex those Science muscles. Building model cars that operate on nothing but hydrogen running a fuel cell.
"It takes hydrogen which you pour in water. It separates into hydrogen fuel cells and uses some process and spits out energy that you use to run your car on," said AJ Stamps, Panhandle Middle School Student.
"Fuel cells are a real emerging technology right now so it's something the kids take an interest in it's pretty cutting edge. It's a very complex technology but it's also something that a lot of car companies of the next generation for cars," said Cunningham.
The event was held at the Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning. Dozens of teams from seven different middle schools participated in the race. 1st place went to Silverton who received a $500 check. 2nd place when to Clarendon's Maroon team who received a $250 check. 3rd place went to Bovina's Black team who received a $125 check.
Prizes were also awarded for best car design, craftsmanship, creativity and the most appealing design.
