06/12/2026
Join us at the Mendota Civic Center for the Jr. Solar Car Sprint! Youth will build and design their own solar-powered cars, then race them to test their creativity, engineering, and STEM skills.
Students entering 5th–8th grade will meet July 29–30 from 9:00–10:30 a.m., and students entering 9th–12th grade will meet from 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. to create their solar cars.
All participants will return on July 31 at 3:00 p.m. to complete final adjustments and prepare for the final race at 5:00 p.m.
The public is invited to attend and cheer on their favorite solar car as teams race for victory!
5th – 8th grade register here: https://go.illinois.edu/JrSolarMiddleSchool
9th-12th grade register here: https://go.illinois.edu/JrSolarHighSchool
Here is a youtube video that shows a race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF6DmQpBciw
