Challenges

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a race across Australia from Darwin to Adelaide, spanning about 1900 miles. Our goal is to compete in the Challenger class, which is a five-day time-trial race. This is the most difficult solar car race in the world, but based on feedback from MIT’s team, Tufts professors, and Australian solar car team leaders, we are confident that we can and will complete the challenge. Our main barrier to entry is financing, as we will have to fly members of our team and vehicle halfway around the world.

Peach-colored graphic of Australia with a series of connected dots going from Darwin, AU to Adelaide, AU
2019 Formula Sun Grand Prix - https://www.americansolarchallenge.org/the-competition/2019-formula-sun-grand-prix/

Formula Sun Grand Prix

Formula Sun Grand Prix is a closed-course race held at the Circuit of the Americas, a Formula-1 race track in Austin, Texas. The goal is to complete as many laps around the circuit as possible over three days, testing the durability of a solar car as a precursor to the American Solar Challenge.

American Solar Challenge

Similar to Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the American Solar Challenge is a 1500-2000 mile cross-country race held across sections of the US. Routes may include elevation, which makes the competition particularly difficult for low-powered solar vehicles. To compete in the American Solar Challenge, teams must first successfully complete the Formula Sun Grand Prix.

Logo with "American Solar Challenge" in dark blue, slanted font, with a red-and-yellow graphic.