Vehicle Specs
The car’s crush zone must extend at least this far from the safety cell.
What is 15 centimeters?
During braking tests, the car must stop from 20 mph in no more than this time.
What is 2.5 seconds?
The driver must be able to exit the car unassisted in under this many seconds.
What is 15 seconds?
Only these two battery types are allowed in the propulsion system.
What are lead-acid and LiFePO₄ batteries?
This event alternates yearly with the closed-track competition.
What is the cross-country event?
This safety equipment must be worn when working on solar cars in the garage.
What is PPE(gloves, eyewear, etc.)?
This is the maximum total battery capacity permitted for propulsion.
What is 5.25 kilowatt-hours?
Teams must trailer their cars during this event period each day.
What is the impound?
If a solar car has a major safety issue, officials can issue this type of order.
What is a Safety Hold?
Each solar car must have exactly this many disconnect switches.
What is four (4)?
This document outlines all official schedules and logistics for each day.
What is the “Where-to-Be, What-to-Do” document?
Every solar car must carry this item to extinguish electrical fires.
What is a Class C fire extinguisher?
When seated normally, the driver’s eyes must be at least this high above the ground.
What is 70 centimeters?
All official times for the race are based on this time zone, no matter where you are.
What is Central Daylight Time (CDT)?
All participants must wear this type of hat when outdoors.
What is a full-brimmed hat?