Solar Car Challenge

Location:

Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas (Track Race) or cross-country route (varies by year)

Cost:

$2,500 registration fee + $1,250 vehicle racing fee + $50 per additional team member (fees may vary by year and event format)

Contest Date:

July 2025 (specific dates vary each year)

Application Deadlines:

Intent-to-Race due by January 31; full registration due by March 1

Eligibility:

Open to high school students worldwide; teams must be affiliated with a high school or educational program

The Solar Car Challenge is a project-based STEM competition where high school teams design, build, and race solar-powered cars. The event emphasizes hands-on engineering, teamwork, and sustainability, culminating in either a closed-track race at Texas Motor Speedway or a road-style cross-country race. Teams also participate in safety inspections and oral presentations as part of the judging process.

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Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.