July 20–23, 2025 | Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, TX
The Solar Car Challenge is the top project-based STEM Initiative helping motivate students in Science, Engineering, and Alternative Energy. We teach high school students how to plan, design, engineer, build, race, and evaluate roadworthy solar cars. Their Mission: building the young engineers and innovators of the future.
Science & Technology Magazine and NBC Universal named the Solar Car Challenge as one of the top Science & Engineering programs in the country. In 2024, The Challenge had 261 high school solar car projects in anticipation of the solar racing event. Teams were located in 39 states, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Spain, and Singapore.
High School teams begin preparation for their year-long project during education workshops scheduled in September 2024. Additional workshops, on-site visits, mentor opportunities, and summer camps help propel the projects to success. After qualifying for the 2025 event, teams get the opportunity to drive their solar cars at the world famous Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.
Sponsorships available: Contact Dr. Lehman Marks, Solar Car Challenge Foundation, 214.587.8489; LehmanM743@aol.com.