Local Students Compete In Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final In Germany Five talented students from Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham are trading the tropics for Germany as they compete in the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Final in Chemnitz. Known as the Gilroy Velocity Raptors, this Year 7–9 team earned global recognition after dominating the North Queensland Finals with a record-breaking 387 laps. In their first year—and as the youngest team competing—they’ve turned a lunchtime STEM club i
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Read the full storyFive talented students from Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham are trading the tropics for Germany as they compete in the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Final in Chemnitz. Known as the Gilroy Velocity Raptors, this Year 7–9 team earned global recognition after dominating the North Queensland Finals with a record-breaking 387 laps.
In their first year—and as the youngest team competing—they’ve turned a lunchtime STEM club into a world-class contender. Backed by strategy, resilience, and community pride, the Raptors are ready to showcase their hydrogen-powered innovation and prove that regional students can lead the charge in sustainable technology.
Five bright young minds from Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham are preparing to swap the tropics for the autobahn as they gear up for the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Final in Chemnitz, Germany this week.
The Gilroy Velocity Raptors, a team of Year 7 to 9 students, secured their place on the world stage after a commanding win at the H2GP North Queensland Finals. Their hydrogen-powered remote-controlled vehicle completed 387 laps in four hours, claiming the top award for endurance, energy efficiency, and design.
Remarkably, this is the Raptors’ first year in the competition, and they are the youngest team to qualify for the World Final. While many schools integrate H2GP into their science curriculum and compete annually, the Raptors began as a lunchtime STEM club—transforming a passion project into a world championship bid. Their success is even more impressive given the resources and experience of many rival teams.
To celebrate, the College brought the school community together for a special send-off event. The occasion showcased the winning vehicle, speeches from the team and teachers, and a tribute to the innovation and resilience that has driven the students’ success.
Team manager Owen, 14, said the team’s success was built on strategy and teamwork.
“We’ve spent months refining our strategy and testing every detail of the car. To now take that work to an international stage is incredible, we’re ready to show what regional students can do.”
Nate, 13, added, “We’ve faced breakdowns, battery issues, and hours of preparation during lunch breaks and before and after school, but every challenge has made us stronger. Competing in Germany is a dream come true.”
Principal Melissa Carr said, “This send-off is a celebration of grit, intelligence, and community spirit. These students are not just representing Gilroy, they’re representing the future of sustainable innovation.”
The H2GP World Final will bring together teams from across the globe, for the Gilroy Velocity Raptors, it’s not only a chance to compete at the highest level but also to inspire other regional students to dream big and embrace innovation.
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