Twenty-one-year-old motorcycle racer Solly Mervis is proving that speed and intelligence can go hand in hand. While competing on the track with Ice Barn Racing in the MotoAmerica Championship, Mervis is also pursuing an engineering degree at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. For the 27th year in a row, Rose-Hulman has just been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the nation’s number-one undergraduate engineering program.
Racing isn’t just about throttle and courage for Mervis. It’s also about problem-solving, precision, and innovation. His dual path highlights a unique combination of engineering excellence and racing performance, setting him apart in the competitive motorsports landscape.
“Every lap is data, and every corner is an equation,” says Mervis. “What I learn in the classroom makes me a smarter racer, and what I learn on the bike gives me perspective in engineering. Both push me to be better every day.”
Rose-Hulman’s recent recognition underscores the prestige of Solly Mervis’s academic journey:
• #1 in Undergraduate Engineering Education for 27 years in a row
• Top-ranked in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programs
• Nationally ranked in the Top 1% for Return On Investment (ROI)
Josh Mervis, Team Principal at Ice Barn Racing, sees this as a defining advantage: “Sponsors are looking for more than results — they’re looking for stories. Solly represents discipline, intelligence, and performance on and off the track. That’s what makes him stand out.”
With a combination of neurodiverse focus, academic excellence, and racing ambition, Solly Mervis is building a brand that connects with both motorsports enthusiasts and industry leaders.
For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, contact:
Josh Mervis
Ice Barn Racing
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