
Formula Sun Grand Prix
Ages:Undergraduate, Graduate
Type:Performance
Categories:Energy, Engineering, STEM
Scope:International
Contact
The Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) is a competition to design, build, and drive solar-powered vehicles in a 3-day road-course track event. Each day, teams are given an 8-hour driving period each day (24 hours total driving time during the event) to complete as many laps as possible. Teams can enter either Single-Occupant Vehicle (SOV) class or the Multi-Occupant Vehicle (MOV) class. SOV entries get credit for passengers being in the vehicle while completing laps. All vehicles must meet a detailed set of regulations and pass a series of inspections. Those teams that demonstrate their roadworthiness during the Formula Sun Grand Prix are then qualified to participate in the American Solar Challenge (road event).
Competition Dates: June 27-July 2, 2023
Location: Heartland Motorsports Park (Topeka, KS)
Collegiate student teams design, build, and then race vehicles powered by the sun. Teams register for the event and complete a series of pre-event reports and other submissions. Upon arrival at the event, all teams and their solar vehicles go through a scrutineering process – a series of inspections of mechanical systems, electrical systems, dynamic testing, etc. Upon passing scrutineering, teams are allowed to compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix, where the teams aim to complete as many laps as possible on solar power. To win, teams need to successfully build a solar powered vehicle that meets the regulations, is energy efficient, and is reliable. Top teams tend to build several months of testing into their project management schedule ahead of the competition, which allows them to further develop their energy management strategy and for their drivers and support team members to gain valuable experience. During the event, teams will make decisions based on weather and energy management strategies to complete as many laps as possible on the road course track.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Participation
This award recognizes all students participating in the Formula Sun Grand Prix. Add this award to your profile to gain ICS badge points and recognition if you competed on a Formula Sun Grand Prix team.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Single-Occupant Vehicle 1st Place
Fastest overall time at the Formula Sun Grand Prix race.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Single-Occupant Vehicle 2nd Place
Second overall fastest time at the Formula Sun Grand Prix race.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Single-Occupant Vehicle 3rd Place
Third overall fastest time in the Formula Sun Grand Prix for single occupant vehicles.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Multi-Occupant Vehicle 1st Place
Fastest overall time in a multi-occupant vehicle at the formula sun grand prix.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Multi-Occupant Vehicle 2nd Place
Second overall fastest time in a multi-occupant vehicle at the Formula Sun Grand Prix.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Multi-Occupant Vehicle 3rd Place
Third overall fastest time in a multi-occupant vehicle at the Formula Sun Grand Prix.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Fastest Lap
Fastest Lap during the Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race.
Website: http://americansolarchallenge.org/about/formula-sun-grand-prix/
Managing Organization: Innovators Educational Foundation
Contact:
ascinfo@americansolarchallenge.org
Eligibility:
The Event is open to institutions of higher education (university/college level). Teams from universities all around the world bring their cars to compete in these challenging events. The competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Overview
The Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) is a competition to design, build, and drive solar-powered vehicles in a 3-day road-course track event. Each day, teams are given an 8-hour driving period each day (24 hours total driving time during the event) to complete as many laps as possible. Teams can enter either Single-Occupant Vehicle (SOV) class or the Multi-Occupant Vehicle (MOV) class. SOV entries get credit for passengers being in the vehicle while completing laps. All vehicles must meet a detailed set of regulations and pass a series of inspections. Those teams that demonstrate their roadworthiness during the Formula Sun Grand Prix are then qualified to participate in the American Solar Challenge (road event).
Competition Dates: June 27-July 2, 2023
Location: Heartland Motorsports Park (Topeka, KS)
Process
Criteria
Awards
Formula Sun Grand Prix Participation
This award recognizes all students participating in the Formula Sun Grand Prix. Add this award to your profile to gain ICS badge points and recognition if you competed on a Formula Sun Grand Prix team.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Single-Occupant Vehicle 1st Place
Fastest overall time at the Formula Sun Grand Prix race.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Single-Occupant Vehicle 2nd Place
Second overall fastest time at the Formula Sun Grand Prix race.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Single-Occupant Vehicle 3rd Place
Third overall fastest time in the Formula Sun Grand Prix for single occupant vehicles.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Multi-Occupant Vehicle 1st Place
Fastest overall time in a multi-occupant vehicle at the formula sun grand prix.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Multi-Occupant Vehicle 2nd Place
Second overall fastest time in a multi-occupant vehicle at the Formula Sun Grand Prix.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Multi-Occupant Vehicle 3rd Place
Third overall fastest time in a multi-occupant vehicle at the Formula Sun Grand Prix.
Formula Sun Grand Prix Fastest Lap
Fastest Lap during the Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race.
Participate
Website: http://americansolarchallenge.org/about/formula-sun-grand-prix/
Managing Organization: Innovators Educational Foundation
Contact:
ascinfo@americansolarchallenge.org
Eligibility:
The Event is open to institutions of higher education (university/college level). Teams from universities all around the world bring their cars to compete in these challenging events. The competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.