University students from all over the country can build their team cars by learning technical, engineering and mechanical problem solving as related to designing and building solar cars. These student participants are expected to be the next generations of scientists and engineers who will advance the design and mechanical capabilities of future solar powered vehicles.
The race started with 12 teams on Sunday June 20th. From Broken Arrow OK the participants will race their cars north to the final destination of Naperville IL on Saturday June 26th.
Racers will have to compete the 1,100 mile race against teams from Michigan, Texas, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota and Calgary to name a few.
Sponsors include Caterpillar and Columbia Sportswear.
Here's a map of the race route at American Solar Challenge Route.
Read more at the home page of the American Solar Challenge.
2 comments:
i was traveling back to my hometown in little rock ar from independence mo this morning (june 21, 2010) on hwy 71 when i started noticing the solar cars... i loved every bit of seeing them pass by (northbound). good luck!!
I imagine its a really fun thing to participate in for the kids. It would probably be a good idea for every state or region to get one of these races going.
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