The Status Racing Team is Collingwood's in-house professional racing team, offering students a unique opportunity to apply their creativity, technical knowledge and leadership skills in a real-world engineering environment. Competing in the Greenpower electric car racing challenge, the team has built a reputation for excellence, establishing itself as the most successful state-school team in the world.

A decade of innovation and achievement

With a proud history spanning over ten years, Status Racing has consistently pushed the boundaries of student-led engineering. From concept to competition, students are responsible for designing, building, maintaining and racing high-performance electric vehicles gaining hands-on experience that few schools can offer.

Engineering excellence, teamwork and innovation in motion

While engineering and racing are at the heart of the team, Status Racing is a multidisciplinary enterprise. Students also take on roles in:

• Business and finance – managing budgets, sourcing sponsorship and planning logistics
• Marketing and communications – promoting the team, designing branding and engaging with the wider community
• Project management – coordinating timelines, delegating tasks and ensuring the team runs smoothly

These roles allow students to develop a wide range of transferable skills, from entrepreneurship and public speaking to digital design and strategic thinking.

A launchpad for future careers

Participation in the Status Racing Team gives students a competitive edge when applying for university courses, apprenticeships and careers in STEM, business and beyond. Many former team members have gone on to study engineering, motorsport, and design at top institutions, crediting their time with the team as a defining part of their journey.