2024 Route Stops Announced

We are happy to announce the stage and checkpoint locations for the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024! In partnership with the National Parks Service, the solar cars will compete along Seven National Historic Trails as they “See America By National Historic Trail”!

The route stops are as follows:

  • Start Line: Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN – July 20th
  • Checkpoint: Downtown Paducah, KY – July 20th
  • Stage Stop: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (St. Louis Area) – July 21-22
  • Checkpoint: Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO – July 22
  • Checkpoint: Uptown Farmers Market & Rotary Plaza in Independence, MO – July 23
  • Stage Stop: Pony Express National Museum in St. Joseph, MO – July 23-24
  • Checkpoint: Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice, NE – July 24
  • Checkpoint: Great Platte River Road Archway Monument in Kearney, NE – July 25
  • Stage Stop: Scotts Bluff National Monument in Gering, NE – July 26-27
  • Finish Line: National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, WY – July 27

More details can be found on on the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024 Event Page. A route flyer is available to download.

As the event is finalized, more information about exact timing and routing will be released to teams and the public.