Event Updates

2026 Event Updates
Solar Car Challenge Information (March 10, 2026)
Reminders to review 2026 Race Information, testing your solar car, developing a driving strategy, and posting of Team Profiles.
Solar Car Challenge Information (February 20, 2026)
Use of topographic software, trailer competence, clarification on Rule 3.9, and registration packet checklist.
Event Update No. 2026-3 (January 29, 2026)
Crush Zone Clarifications (Rule 5.2.3), Use of Composite Materials (Rule 5.2.4), Proposed rule changes for 2027, Appendix for Structural Destructive Analysis
Event Update No. 2026-2 (November 2, 2025)
January Specialty Workshop details and Roll Bar Requirements
Event Update No. 2026-1 (September 5, 2025)
Significant dates in the 2026 Solar Car Challenge, 2026 Race Fees, Best Practices, and Proposed Changes for 2027

2025 Event Updates
Event Update No. 2025-6 (June 26, 2025)
Criteria/Guidelines for Team Video submission, Team Oral Presentations, schedule for team check-in, and a new release of liability form.
Event Update No. 2025-5 (May 16, 2025)
Describes a new insurance coverage the Solar Car Challenge provides for teams, and sets out guidelines for the in-person oral presentation.
Event Update No. 2025-4 (May 12, 2025)
Information on June 1st Liability Insurance, June 15th Team Scrapbook, and July 1st Team Video Deadlines and Registration Packet Status
Event Update No. 2025-3 (March 17, 2025)
Scrapbook Guidelines, Liability Insurance, Video and Oral Presentation Guidelines
Event Update No. 2025-2 (February 13, 2025)
Information needed for the official registration packet.
Event Update No. 2025-1 (September 5, 2024)
Significant dates in the 2025 Solar Car Challenge, 2025 Race Fees, and Best Practices