Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026
Summer 2026
Solar Cars will once again hit the road for the American Solar Challenge next summer. Route and Dates to be announced soon!
See the Solar Cars in Action
Experience the Thrill of Solar Car Competitions
Want to witness cutting-edge solar technology up close? The Formula Sun Grand Prix is free and open to the public, offering multiple ways to see the cars in action:
Track Days
Watch teams push their solar cars to the limit on a closed circuit.
Best viewing times:
- Thu, July 3: 10am–6pm on track, 6pm–8pm evening charging
- Fri, July 4: 9am–5pm on track, 5pm–8pm evening charging
- Sat, July 5: 9am–5pm on track
Paddock Access
Experience the excitement up close as teams charge their solar cars, fine-tune strategies, and share their tech with visitors during evening paddock hours.
Display & Demo Sessions
Meet the teams, check out the cars, and learn more about the future of solar-powered transportation.
Get to Know the Course
The Formula Sun Grand Prix takes place on a closed-course track, designed to test the handling, endurance, and efficiency of solar-powered vehicles.
Challenging Turns & Elevation Changes
Teams must navigate technical corners and elevation shifts, pushing their engineering to the limit.
Lap-Based Competition
Cars drive to complete the most laps while managing energy efficiency.
- Location
To Be Announced
505 Kimberlee A Fast Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42103
News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest announcement and important deadlines for the 2026 Event.
- IEF News
The Design Review Form for Electrek ASC 2026 is now available. It is due as a part of the track […]
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Revision B of the ASC 2026 regulations have now been published. Please review the change log at the end of […]
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Registration for the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026 is now open. See the registration page for full details. Some registration […]
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