Get ready for 16 days of events in July 2022! Collegiate solar car teams will have the opportunity to compete in both the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) track event and the American Solar Challenge (ASC) road event. Scrutineering and FSGP will be held at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS. In partnership with the National Park Service, ASC will start in Independence, MO and follow the Oregon Trail westward, ending in Twin Falls, ID. Detailed planning is currently underway for these events.
Entries may compete with either Single-Occupant Vehicles (SOV) the Multi-Occupant Vehicles (MOV). The primary objective for all teams is to successfully complete the base route of the event without trailering their solar cars. Learn more about the other objectives of each class here.
Schedule Details
- Fri Jul 1-Mon Jul 4 (4 Days): Scrutineering tech inspections at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS
- Tue Jul 5-Thu Jul 7 (3 Days): FSGP track event/qualifier at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS
- Fri Jul 8 (1 Day): Display Day & Practicality Judging at Independence Square in Independence, MO
- Sat Jul 9-Sat Jul 16 (8 Days): ASC road event along the Oregon Trail starting from Independence, MO
American Solar Challenge Route
– Online Google Map
– GPX Reference File (updated 6/7)
– Route Steps Spreadsheet (updated 5/24)
– Official Route Book (updated 6/18)
Note: The Official Route will be as published in the Official Route Book. The other files are provided for reference purposes only. In the case of any discrepancies the Official Route Book takes priority.
American Solar Challenge Schedule (All Times Local)
- Independence, MO – Independence Square
- Fri, July 8 – Display Day: 12:00-7:00pm
- Sat, July 9 – Start Line: 9am
- Topeka, KS – Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site
- Sat, July 9 – Checkpoint: ~11:15am-1:45pm
- Grand Island, NE – Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
- Sun, July 10 – Stage Stop: ~9:00am-6:00pm
- Mon July 11 – Stage Start: 9am
- Gering, NE – Scotts Bluff National Monument
- Mon, July 11 – Checkpoint: ~1:00-6:00pm
- Tues, July 12 – Checkpoint Continues: ~9:00am-11:30am
- Casper, WY – National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
- Mon, July 11 – Checkpoint: ~5:15-6:00pm (possible arrival of leading teams on July 11 is highly weather dependent)
- Tues, July 12 – Checkpoint Continues: ~9:00am-6:00pm
- Wed, July 13 – Checkpoint Continues: ~9:00am-11:15am
- Lander, WY – Fremont County Pioneer Museum
- Wed, July 13 – Stage Stop: ~1:30pm-6:00pm
- Thurs, July 14 – Stage Start: 9am
- Montpelier, ID – The National Oregon/California Trail Center
- Thurs, July 14 – Checkpoint: ~12:15-6:00pm
- Fri, July 15 – Checkpoint Continues: ~9:00am-12:30pm
- Pocatello, ID – Historic Downtown Pocatello
- Fri, July 15 – Stage Stop: ~1:15-6:00pm
- Sat, July 16 – Stage Start: 9am
- Twin Falls, ID – Herrett Center for Arts & Science
- Sat, July 16 – Finish Line: ~11:30am-3:00pm
- Sat, July 16 – Solar Car Display: Throughout the Afternoon
Track Location – Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS will be the location for Scrutineering, a series of inspections all solar cars must complete, and the Formula Sun Grand Prix 2022. The facility features a 2.5 mile road course track and is conveniently located 90 minutes from Independence, making for an easy transition to the American Solar Challenge display day and start line. 2022 will mark the 20th Formula Sun Grand Prix event.