Core Insights - Stellantis is expanding its Drive for Design contest for 2026, now including a new category for younger students, thus broadening participation opportunities [2][3][8] Group 1: Contest Overview - The Drive for Design contest is aimed at U.S. high school students in grades 10-12, while the new Drive for Design Junior is open to students from kindergarten to ninth grade [3][8] - The theme for this year's contest is "Design the Future of Fast," encouraging participants to envision a next-generation SRT vehicle using Stellantis' brands such as Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram [4][6] Group 2: Leadership and Inspiration - Mark Trostle, vice president of Ram Truck, Mopar, and SRT exterior design, is a key figure in the contest, having previously won an early version of the competition as a student [5][6] - Trostle emphasizes the importance of a fearless mindset in designing SRT vehicles, aiming to inspire students to push creative boundaries [6] Group 3: Contest Structure and Prizes - The contest will award one grand-prize winner and two additional finalists from all valid entries, with specific submission guidelines for each age group [7][8] - Entries must be submitted by noon EDT on April 23, 2026, and winners will be selected from three age ranges: kindergarten-third grade, fourth-sixth grade, and seventh-ninth grade [7][8]