Educational Links

To read a short history of solar car racing, click here to be redirected to about.com.

A good way to start gaining information about how solar cars work is to learn about the subsystems within a solar car.
-Bodywork Construction
-The Chassis
-The Solar Array
-Suspension, Steering, and Breaks
-Motor and Drive Train
-Electrical Systems
-Driver Controls

Or, visit the Wikipedia article on Solar Vehicles for more information on solar cars in general, the subsystems within a solar car, and solar car races.

Also, for more information about the history of solar cells, the definition of a solar cell, and how solar cells work, click on the following links:
-Short history and definition of solar cells
-More information on solar cells
-How solar cells work

For a more in-depth explanation of how solar cells work, you can visit the two sites below:
-How Solar Cells Work at HowStuffWorks.com
-Solar Cell article on Wikipedia

Our two primary races are the North American Solar Car Challenge and the Formula Sun Grand Prix. Click on the respective race to be redirected to the race's website so you can learn about the races.