This paper outlines an innovative education project that, by using a cutting-edge racing car physics simulation, will help create the next generation of engineers. The article gives an overview of this genre of games to give a background to the non-games expert. It also identifies key educational methodologies that have helped to form the goals of…

Concludes that virtually all the innovations of the past ten years in undergraduate physics instruction have had a common aim of involving students more actively in the learning process. Provides an overview of the major innovations, such as audio tutorial methods, self paced systems, programed textbooks, and computer assistance. (MLH)