Scouting America Teams Up with AB Motorsports to Deliver STEM-Focused Experiences for Youth Through NHRA Partnership
With support from World Wide Technology, the initiative will emphasize science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, helping Scouts see firsthand how STEM disciplines power one of the fastest and most technologically advanced sports in the world.
IRVING, TX, and BROWNSBURG, IN (April 8, 2026) — Scouting America and AB Motorsports announced today a season-long partnership for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, creating new STEM-centered opportunities for Scouts at select national events.
Scouting America has joined forces with four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion and team owner Antron Brown to provide hands-on learning experiences that connect Scouting's values with the real-world science, technology, engineering, and teamwork behind championship drag racing.
Serving nearly one million youth nationwide, Scouting America prepares young people for lives of impact and purpose through leadership development and outdoor education rooted in the Scout Oath and Law.
"Our new partnership with AB Motorsports represents an exciting opportunity to connect the spirit of Scouting with the innovation, teamwork, and determination that define motorsports," said Roger Krone, president & CEO of Scouting America. "Whether it's learning how to solve problems under pressure, working effectively as a team, or pushing themselves to reach new goals, AB Motorsports embodies the very qualities we strive to cultivate in every young person who wears the Scout uniform. Together, we'll inspire young people to aim higher, work harder, and discover their potential, on the track, in their communities, and throughout their lives."
With support from World Wide Technology, the initiative will emphasize STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, helping Scouts see firsthand how STEM disciplines power one of the fastest and most technologically advanced sports in the world.
David L. Steward, Founder and Chairman of World Wide Technology, said:
At select NHRA national events, Scouts will be invited to participate in interactive STEM activations, including engineering-focused demonstrations, team-building challenges, and hands-on learning experiences, before stepping into Brown's pit area to see how precision, data, and preparation translate directly to performance on race day.
Additional youth-focused activities, including entry-level mechanical design and competition-based learning experiences, are being explored throughout the season.