Science of Speed Kart Photo Credit: Kamin Science Center One month in and Pittsburgh is proving it’s ready to put the pedal to the metal. Since opening Aug. 1, Science of Speed, Powered by Lenovo , at Kamin Science Center has welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors, with 90% of racing experiences selling out through the first month of operations. The 21,000-square-foot immersive experience puts visitors in the driver’s seat while exploring the STEM concepts that make racing possible — from traction and aerodynamics to energy transfer, momentum, data analytics, and human performance. Science of Speed features: A multi-level, all-electric kart track with elevation changes, hairpin turns, and head-to-head racing. Five immersive racing simulators , including the WAVE Italy Formula 1 Motion Simulator — the only simulator of its kind in Western Pennsylvania — and four interconnected SimGear racing simulators. Hands-on STEM exhibits exploring engineering, aerodynamics, materials science, ene...
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