Formula Sun Grand Prix 2013 was a great success at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. This is the closest FSGP ever, with the top three teams just 1 lap from each other after three long days of raycing. The event drew record crowds for a Formula Sun track event estimated at 1600 people. […]
The Formula Sun Grand Prix 2013 runs from Monday, June 24 – Saturday, June 29th. The last day of racing on Saturday is free and open to the public at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX for anyone who wants to see the solar cars up close and chat with the teams. Be
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MathWorks is pleased to announce that they will sponsor the 2014 American Solar Challenge. See below for information about how they will provide support to help your team succeed in the competition. Complimentary Access to MATLAB & Simulink Your team is eligible for an offer of Complimentary Software License(s). See the linked information about license configuration
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Saturday, June 29 is the official public day during FSGP 2013 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX. The event is free and open to the public. Raycing hours will be from 9:00am-5:00pm. During this day, there will be additional displays, talks, and other alternative energy activities taking place, including a model solar car workshop. Be
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The Innovators Educational Foundation welcomes its newest sponsor for FSGP 2013, Concurrent Design, Inc. This company based in Austin, TX offers solar energy design & build services. We’d also like to thank all of the new and returning sponsors who have offered their support to help make FSGP 2013 possible this summer at the Circuit of the
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FSGP 2013 shirts can be pre-ordered before June 4th. The shirts cost $10 each and payment will be collected at the track. To reserve one or more shirt, please email ascteams@americansolarchallenge.org and specify the number of FSGP shirts and sizes.
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Congratulations to Principia, Waterloo, and Iowa State for being the first, second, and third teams respectively to achieve all greens on the FSGP 2013 pre-event team status board. For all other teams, please work to get in all required reports, documentation, and entry fees ASAP. We wish you all the best of luck with preparing
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Hilton at the Austin airport is offering participating FSGP 2013 teams a special nightly rate of $99 plus tax per night for quad occupancy rooms. 25 rooms have been set aside and will be available on a first come first served basis. Teams can make reservations online or call LISA MADRID at 512-634-2169 before June 3rd.
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We have Formula Sun patches available for a donation of $25 to the Innovators Educational Foundation. If you are interested, please mail a check with “FSGP Patch” on the memo to the address below and we will mail the patch back to you. Please contact ascinfo@americansolarchallenge.org with any questions. Innovators Educational Foundation P.O. Box 2368 Rolla, Missouri
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Thanks to the teams who submitted their vehicle design report documentation before the March 15 deadline. For all other teams, please submit the required documentation to ascteams@americansolarchallenge.org as soon as possible. Keep checking the FSGP 2013 status page for your team’s progress on fulling all of the pre-race requirements. Please let us know if you notice any
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