DRIVE - Design of Remote Impact Vehicles and Engineering


A big thank you to everyone who made our May 12 Race Day success.

A big thank you to everyone who made our December 2nd Race Day success.  

Middle schools in Yuma will be offering introductive automotive classes. 

Students will learn basic automobile information using RC Cars. They will also visit relevant businesses in the community. 

Description: The robust DRIVE curriculum takes students through modules where they learn about careers in automotive, terminology in the industry, information on buying and maintaining their own cars, and collision repair. In addition to the curriculum, students have the opportunity to drive and race RC Cars.

This module is successful through generous donations from our sponsors:

  • Pilkington Construction
  • Bill Alexander Ford
  • Liberty Motorsports
  • Veregy
  • AEA Credit Union
  • RDO Equipment
  • SternCo Engineering
  • Gila Ridge Dental 
  • Donna White- Realtor
  • Fast Eddies Hobbies
  • Premier Pools
  • Dicks Towing
  • Premier Pools and Spas

Automotive Curriculum: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13SSPkMZ0CwDRydd7PlLogDTv2qiMtim1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107888087825574198363&rtpof=true&sd=true

IN THE NEWS 

https://www.yumasun.com/news/right-on-track-yuma-abec-holds-drive-in-the-desert-race-day/collection_558c3306-7288-11ed-8e73-e3a86e09721d.html 

https://kyma.com/news/2021/12/04/local-students-gather-for-1st-annual-r-c-car-racing-event/

https://www.yumasun.com/news/a-beautiful-day-for-a-race/collection_4822231a-5538-11ec-9566-2f2da1d1ee30.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


ABEC Yuma County Locations

Centennial Middle School

2650 W 20th St, Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 373-3300

Crane Middle School

4450 W 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 373-3200

Castle Dome Middle School

2353 Otondo Dr, Yuma, AZ 85365

(928) 502-7300

Fourth Avenue Jr. High School

450 S 4th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 502-7000

Gila Vista Jr. High School

2245 S Arizona Ave, Yuma, AZ 85365

(928) 502-7100

Gowan Science Academy

1020 S Avenue C, Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 539-1200

Ron Watson Middle School

9851 E 28th St, Yuma, AZ 85365

(928) 502-7400

R Pete Woodard Junior High School

2250 S 8th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 502-7200

San Luis Middle School

1135 Main St, San Luis, AZ 85349

(928) 627-6920

Southwest Junior High School

963 8th Ave, San Luis, AZ 85349

(928) 627-6580