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2025 Solar Car Challenge
Texas Motor Speedway
| Day |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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| September 1, 2024 |
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Intent to Race Filing Starts |
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Saturday
September 14, 2024 |
9:00a-3:30p |
Teams Workshop
How to build a team / Importance of Rules / Plans for the 2025 Solar Car Challenge / Mini-courses on Electrical & Mechanical Engineering |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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Friday-Sunday
January 17-19, 2025 |
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Specialty Workshop
A two-day workshop designed to provide a more detailed survey of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering for solar cars, Battery Technology, Aerodynamics, and Race Rules. |
The Paddock
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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| January 31, 2025 |
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Intent to Race Filing Deadline |
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| March 1, 2025 |
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Deadline to file Official Registration Documents and Fees |
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| June 1, 2025 |
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Deadline for Submitting Liability Insurance (marks@solarcarchallenge.org) |
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| June 15, 2025 |
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Deadline for Submitting Digital Copy of Team Scrapbook (scrapbook@solarcarchallenge.org) |
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| July 1, 2025 |
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Deadline for Submitting Video of Oral Presentations (video@solarcarchallenge.org) |
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Monday
July 14, 2025 |
5:00p |
Interns Arrive & Check-In |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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Wednesday
July 16, 2025 |
9:00a-3:00p |
Judges Training |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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| 10:00a-5:00p |
Team Check-in |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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| 7:00p |
All Teams Meeting |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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| 7:45p |
Drivers Meeting |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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Thursday
July 17, 2025 |
8:00a-6:00p |
Scrutineering Session 1 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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| 7:30p |
Opening Banquet |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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Friday
July 18, 2025 |
8:00a-7:00p |
Scrutineering Session 2 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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| 10:00a-12:00p |
Media Morning |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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Saturday
July 19, 2025 |
8:00a-8:00p |
Scrutineering Session 3 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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Sunday
July 20, 2025 |
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Race Day 1 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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Monday
July 21, 2025 |
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Race Day 2 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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Tuesday
July 22, 2025 |
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Race Day 3 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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Wednesday
July 23, 2025 |
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Race Day 4 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
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| 7:30p |
Awards Banquet |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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Saturday
September 13, 2025 |
9:00a-3:30p |
Teams Workshop
How to build a team / Importance of Rules / Plans for the 2026 Solar Car Challenge / Mini-courses on Electrical & Mechanical Engineering |
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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Friday-Sunday
January 16-18, 2026 |
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Specialty Workshop
A two-day workshop designed to provide a more detailed survey of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering for solar cars, Battery Technology, Aerodynamics, and Race Rules. |
The Paddock
DFW Marriott & Golf Club |
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