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Racing the Sun

Racing the Sun Benefit – April 14, 2023

Celebrate this season of Racing the Sun and support our upcoming Race Day with a fun evening at the Track!

Race Day – April 29, 2023

You’re invited to watch Arizona high school teams race solar-powered go-karts they designed and engineered themselves!

How it works

Before building

  • Teachers are oriented to the program and gather their teams
  • Participants learn the basics at Workshops Day
  • Participants submit release forms

While Designing and Building

  • Students plan, design, and build their carts
  • Students present their progress to mentors and make changes through iterations
  • Students visit companies and universities on Career Day

After building

  • Teams undergo safety checks and conduct trial runs on Test Day
  • Teams present their work to industry judges
  • Teams compete on Race Day

Challenges and skills

Students spend nine months preparing for Race Day with the support of their teachers and mentors. Along the way, they apply concepts from physics, engineering, and energy to solve real-world problems through collaboration within their teams.

Interpersonal skills

  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Social skills

Technical skills

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Math
  • Physics
  • Fabrication

Workforce skills

  • Project management
  • Leadership
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing
  • Budgeting