Why Motorsport needs to be India’s next STEM revolution

Mumbai, Jul 31

Academy (UMA): "Motorsport is more than just high-speed action it’s a live, dynamic laboratory of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in motion. In a country like India, where engineering talent is abundant but often limited to theoretical learning, motorsport can be a powerful, hands-on platform to apply and accelerate STEM education.

Talking to Bizz Buzz, Omkar Rane, Founder – United Motorsports says, “As a mechanical engineer and founder of United Motorsports Academy (UMA), I’ve seen firsthand how the sport teaches real-world problem-solving. From aerodynamics and mechanical design to electronics and data analysis, building a race car is a masterclass in applied engineering and innovation.”

Unfortunately, motorsport is still underutilized in India’s academic and innovation ecosystem. That’s why UMA was created to offer international-standard training and exposure for aspiring engineers and racers, using motorsport as a gateway to innovation, he said.

At UMA, everything is designed and built in-house with our sister company, D&O Motorsports. This homegrown approach reduces reliance on foreign tech and allows students to tackle real engineering challenges.

Motorsport has driven global advances in safety, performance, and mobility. For India, embracing it as a STEM driver could unlock a new wave of homegrown talent and technology. It’s time we viewed motorsport not just as a sport, but as a serious tool for national innovation.

Shaurya Subramaniam, Student at United Motorsports Academy (UMA) says, “Before joining United Motorsports Academy, I had only textbook knowledge of automotive engineering.”

But here, I’ve worked hands-on with real machines, learned from international mentors, and even helped design performance components from scratch. It’s completely transformed the way I think as an engineer. I’m not just learning, I’m innovating, he said.

EoM.