More than $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded through the 2026 WIMNA Case Competition presented by Carlyle, which gives undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to tackle a real-world motorsports business challenge.

Teams of undergraduate and graduate students will develop and present their solutions to industry leaders, with six finalist teams advancing to the live finals at Women with Drive VI, taking place ahead of the PRI Show in downtown Indianapolis.

Key deadlines:

• October 4: Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET
• October 12: Lap 1 case released
• October 23: Lap 1 submissions due at 11:59 p.m. ET
• October 30: Six finalist teams announced
• November 9: Final Lap case released
• December 7: Live finals at Women with Drive VI
• December 8: Case Competition Awards Ceremony on the main stage

The competition offers more than $15,000 in scholarships, along with an opportunity for participating students to gain experience addressing a motorsports business challenge and connect with industry professionals.

Registration closes October 4. More information is available at wimna.org/case-competition.