Races

The formula Sun Grand Prix is a track event hosted by the American Solar Challenge organizers.  It is held May 2-7, 2011, and we ARE attending with our current solar car! For more info check out the link below.

http://americansolarchallenge.org/events/asc2010/about/fsgp/

***The Race we are shooting for this year (well, in 2011) is the World Solar Challenge. We intend to use the New Solar Car for this. You can get more info about that race here:

http://www.worldsolarchallenge.org/

It spans vertically across Australia for roughly 1880 miles.

North American Solar Challenge(NASC) cars must be powered solely by sunshine. The racers use photovoltaic (solar) cells to convert sunlight into electricity to power the cars. Energy management and weather conditions play important roles in the race. In general, the sunnier the day, the faster and farther the cars can travel. Brighter days also allow the cars to recharge their batteries for cloudy or rainy days.

NASC sponsors include the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Natural Resources Canada, and the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The event is designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and engineering.

Related Links

North American Solar Challenge

NASC Team List

NASC Race Schedule

NASC Route