Proud Moment for Solar Max
Walnut Solar Car Team
The 14th Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge is a four day closed-track event that provides high school students a hands-on project-based learning
experience building and racing their own roadworthy solar cars. Recognized by Technology & Learning as one of the top ten education programs
in the country, the Solar Challenge’s goal is to motivate students in science, engineering, and technology.
The program teaches the importance of developing alternative sources of energy, and helps focus community attention on our environmental responsibility. This year, 19 teams filed an Intent-to-Race at the Texas Motor Speedway from Monday, July 13-17, 2009. Facing temperatures that rise to 114 degrees in the bowl of the speedway, teams from New York to Oregon, Florida to California will test their endurance while coping with incredible obstacles. Scrutineering day was Monday, July 13th. The 2009 race begun at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 14th and continued until 5:00 PM on Friday, July 17th.
The Walnut Solar Car Team won 3rd place in the Open Division category.
