Solar Sprint
What is the Solar Sprint?
The Solar Sprint is a fun, interactive way to teach principles of renewable energy and the engineering design process; as students create solar-powered model cars. The top cars from each participating school/site are invited to attend the state race where they are raced for top speed and judged on innovation, design, craftsmanship, and other categories. This program strives to increase youth interest in STEM-related topics and careers.
For more information or questions about the program, please contact Danielle O’Neill at danielle.oneill@maine.edu.
The 2019 Maine Solar Sprint state race will be held on June 8 from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the University of Maine, Orono
Registration is at 9:00 AM and will take place in the atrium of the Donald P. Corbett Business Building on the University of Maine campus in Orono.
In addition to a great day of racing, you will have the opportunity to tour the ASCC and learn more about the engineering department and other programs at the University of Maine.
Registration Deadline: June 1
Register Online
Please, bring a bag lunch; on-site food will not be available to purchase.
Race Day Schedule
9:00 AM: Registration and inspection of cars
9:45 AM: Practice racing
10:30 AM: Announcements and begin racing
12:15 PM: Lunch and car judging
1:30 PM: Final race heats
2:30 PM: Awards presentation
Downloads for Participating Schools/Sites:
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