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Testimonials
The Solar Car Challenge is the premier high school engineering event in America. This event has been the proving grounds for future engineers since the early 90’s. It has grown from a teacher’s dream with three solar cars competing to a week-long international high school event today. The Solar Car Challenge is by far the best opportunity for highschool students to test their engineering talents. This week long competition provides students with a challenge not found in other competitions. Teamwork and perseverance are pushed to the limit. Students learn to be innovative and comradery among teams is developed. As the competition progresses teams are helping other teams, donating equipment, troubleshooting problems, and cheering them across the finish line. By the end of this event students have a well-earned sense of accomplishment and a feeling of self-confidence that carries on to college. I have several past students who speak to the skills they learned in high school in order to compete in the Solar Car Challenge giving them a lead over their peers at the university level. Robert Franz, Advisor
This year’s solar car challenge was an experience worth remembering. Being able to return to a competitive but more so friendly environment of peers, mentors, and students is truly unmatchable. Seeing and giving support to other teams on the track is what makes this competition an enjoyable experience for everyone each year. From learning how to weld, to driving for other teams, this national community is so incredibly inspiring and one that we are extremely proud to be apart of! We learned so much from those around us and we are so grateful for this amazing opportunity of outreach and forming new relationships. The solar car community is one we hold very dearly to our hearts! We hope to return next year and see everyone again! Staten Island Solar Car
I got a text from the captain of our last year's team. He is a brilliant young man that is now at Harvard. He is on their satellite team, and was telling me that what he learned from the Solar Car Challenge has really helped him with his new position; to send a satellites into space. There is nothing like The Solar Car Challenge for preparing students for amazing futures! Tony Roseberry, Advisor
Matt is quick to acknowledge the Solar Car program as the catalyst that started and accelerated his interest and experience in all things technological. At each stage of Matt's journey, he's been able to say, "Here are the designs I drew, the car we built, the trophy we won, and the difference solar power can make." With a little luck and a lot of hard work, Matt parlayed those Solar Car experiences into internships, part-time jobs, an acceptance to Yale, and now a starting salary greater than his mother's and my starting salaries put together! I am eternally grateful for what you, volunteers, staff, teachers, donors and in-kind supporters have done for my son and so many other young men and women. You are making a difference in kids' lives, and through them, the world. Keep up the good work! Mike Albritton, Ed.D, Parent
If we want a stronger, home-grown, human resource, we absolutely need to offer opportunities like the Solar Car Challenge to our students. Hands-on/minds-on projects are making a difference for our next generation of engineers and scientists and we must do every thing we can to support them. Thank you Solar Car Challenge for changing the lives of my students. Mark Westlake, Advisor
Please make no mistake, this unusual and second-to-none program of our friend Lehman Marks is not about #cars or about #solarpower. It is about the power that brought us to achieve unthinkable things. Powering us to invent, innovate and imagine stuff since the early dawn of time. #Creativity that every single person on the planet has is limitless. Once we power it up, energize and accelerate it. We discover things driven by solar power and fulfill dreams that make us laugh, cry and jump like air balloons. This is what makes this program Lehman founded so unique. It boosts kids' creative, relentless powers. It makes me jump in the air with joy. Michael Steiner
The SCC is an amazing race that teaches kids about engineering, sportsmanship and perseverance. Students build cars for several months and then race them across America. I've been on several races and they are very exciting. IMHO it's the best STEM program in existance! Stewart Mayer
Best competition for HS kids to apply their knowledge and skills! Anthony Lehmann, Advisor
An incredible opportunity for young innovators to learn invaluable skills that translate directly to the real world. I attended the challenge in 2019 and was blown away by the skill, creativity, and sportsmanship of the competitors. I recommend this program to any high school student interested in pursuing a career in STEM. David Blair The Solar Car Challenge and Dr. Lehman Marks shaped my life and my view of education in Texas. In my opinion, to be a top-notch engineer you have to know how to apply your technical knowledge and inter-personal skills and to need a lot of practice to get there! This Solar Car Challenge gives high school students the chance to do just that. As engineers working in industry, Robert Lopez Velazquez, Javier Brandon Lopez, and myself often reflect on how we built our solar car in 40 days straight from start to finish, working 16+ hour days in each other's garages. We ran car washes, went from door to door asking for donations, came up with creative ways to ask for supplies, and then still had to figure out how to put the car together (with limited equipment) once we finally got everything. All of this while taking care of our family responsibilities. I will especially never forget how when we asked for help from Electrical Engineering professors we were told that there is no way we would understand the concepts well enough to be able to complete the design and fabrication of a functional electric-powered drive train. Well, to those who shall not be named, we did it and we now work for some of the highest-rated engineering companies in the world. I will never tell a young engineer or young professional that they can't do anything. I learned that if we limit ourselves, then we will definitely limit those we perceive to have less resources than ourselves (usually younger engineers or younger professionals). Age is no limitation to what can be accomplished. Johnny Brown, Captain
I was on the Winston team in the early 2000’s back when it was the Winston Solar Car Challenge. The great thing about being a part of this was not just that we learned great engineering and problem solving skills, but because we raised the money ourselves, taught other schools how to start their own team, hosted the race and a multistage science fair, we learned fundraising skills, budgeting skills, logistical skills, management skills, and interpersonal skills. It was one of the best experiences in my academic life and prepared me for the many projects I would later work on. 10/10 would do again. James Lentzsch
The Solar Car Challenge is one of the most wholesome, hands-on and and practical educational programs I've had the pleasure to be a part of, speaking as a volunteer staff member and team judge of 8 years. Students learn, compete and grow together while raising awareness about the environment. The technical and engineering skills, teamwork, discipline and work-ethic gained through this program sets each one of these sharp students up for a great adult life. I comprehensively recommend this program for any high school student nationwide to get a head-start in an engineering or technical field. Matt Smith This fantastic organization fosters innovation, teamwork, creativity, camaraderie, problem-solving, and resourcefulness among the high school student participants. I was involved as a team sponsor for 3 years when my son as on one of the teams. The students were tasked with building a vehicle that was powered only by the sun. Once built they had to pass a series of scrutineering tests to ensure that the vehicle and the drivers could satisfy all of the safety requirements outlined by the Solar Car Challenge. Only after they could prove that the vehicle was safe and the team could safely operate it under various scenarios, was the team allowed to participate in the program. I was very impressed that the organizers made safety the top priority. From his participation in the program, my son got the engineering bug so much that he has since received a Mechanical Engineering degree and is currently advancing towards a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University. Thank you Dr. Marks and the Solar Car Challenge for inspiring so many young minds and promoting a safe program for the thousands of students that have participated in the Solar Car Challenge over the years. Scott Conser, Advisor/Parent
As the Winston Solar Academy Director I highly recommend The Solar Car Challenge. The Solar Car Challenge provides high schools across the U.S. and internationally the opportunity to take their STEM programs and apply them in real world applications to build a solar car and to race them each year in July. The Solar Car Challenge has provided a positive influence in advancing our students into an in-depth, hands-on STEM experience in science, technology, engineering, math and alternative energy. Our students are engaged in real world experiences that has opened doors for them to universities and internships. If you do not have a current STEM program or want to advance your current program The Solar Car Challenge is it! Do NOT hesitate! Without a doubt it has advanced our program! Charlene Olson, Advisor
My husband has been a part of this since the 90s. I can see all of the planning that goes into and the care that is taken for the kids that participate. Even more I have heard the countless stories of how this has made positive changes in the kids‘ lives that participate and how much it propels them through school and even their working career. I hope that one day our kids will be able to participate in this event. Meredith Jones
The Solar Car Challenge has provided a tremendous opportunity for students at our school. They have learned public relations, fundraising, project planning, teamwork, designing, engineering and racing strategy. These are just a few of the ways this program has helped prepare my students for life after school and college. Lyle Crossley, Advisor
I participated in the Solar Car Challenge throughout high school and volunteered as a Judge in college. I can say without a doubt that I would not be the person I am today if I had not had this experience. This program sparked my interest in STEM and transportation research, which led me into the career path that I now follow. Learning and applying critical thinking of this level at such a young age and operating in a team in a demanding environment were both incredibly valuable experiences for me as well. I recommend participating in the Solar Car Challenge to any high school student or group without reservation. David Newton
I was involved with the Solar Car Challenge for many years starting as a Junior in high school back in 2002-2003. I was a participant of a team based in New York while still in high school and then served as a judge for the race for several years after I graduated. The experience I had, the exposure to amazing science, and the wonderful people that I was surrounded by truly helped guide me to my career as a STEM educator today. Bill Maelia
The Solar Car Challenge Organization provides a great opportunity for students with a passion to pursue a STEM Career. It provides them with a challenge to apply knowledge in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math. Building a solar or electric car is not only a giant effort, but it is also fun and gives the students a practical sense of understanding the academic aspect of the classroom teaching. Dr Mark and his team have been doing a superb job with this event. They keep it safe and fun. Many of my kids get to travel across the nation, and this alone is something incredibly and an out of this world experience, as some of these kids come from financially strapped families. Students complement their knowledge and expand their experience. They grow their professional network as they meet SCC personnel and other competing students and teachers. I wholeheartedly recommend going thru this experience with your students. You will not regret it and your students will never forget you. Alex Marron
For years, the Solar Car Challenge has paved the way for many prospecting students to immerse themselves in the world of STEM. By challenging students to think outside the box, teaching them the value of teamwork, and developing their technical and leadership skills, this program is an absolutely life changing experience. It is quite possibly one of the best things I have ever been a part of. Ricardo Guzman
The Solar Car Challenge presents a unique experience for High School students to explore different perspectives of STEM. The program helps develop hand-on knowledge outside of the classroom while delivering high-quality learning experiences. Lloyd Kwan
The Solar Car Challenge is the most incredible opportunity for young men and women to get involved in engineering in ways that will stretch them beyond what they know. This challenge helped shape me in the person I'm very excited to be! MacKenzie Becker
Creative problem solving like no other challenge! The culture of team helping team is fantastic! Thomas Stueve, Advisor
A great experience! Students solve real-world problems using skills they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Caroline Little, Advisor
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