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The Innovators Educational Foundation (IEF) is a non-profit 501c3 organization Become a Sponsor Now that was formed in the fall of 2009 to carry on the for the 2011-2012 season mission. IEF currently hosts two events: , a track * Multiple corporate donation event, and the American Solar Challenge, levels and opportunities the solar car road event. * Host the start / finish line A core group of dedicated volunteers, dinner to speak to all the teams mostly former competitors, provide the engine for IEF. They know first-hand the * Showcase your company on value of a hands-on, multidisciplinary, in-kind product donations innovative project to the education experience. * Individual donations accepted securely through the website In addition to experiential learning, www.americansolarchallenge.org these solar car events promote energy efficiency and raise public awareness of the capabilities of . Contact Us Innovators Educational Foundation We appreciate your interest in the sport PO Box 2368 of solar car “raycing” and look forward to Rolla, MO 65402 seeing you on the road! [email protected] Support all of the teams with your donation to IEF! On behalf of the teams, staff, and sponsors, “Tour of the Midwest” FINISH welcome to the 2010 Naperville Sunday, June 20 – Saturday, June 26 American Solar Challenge! Broken Arrow, OK to Naperville, IL Normal Beginning with Sunrayce 1990, this year marks the 20th anniversary of solar car raycing events in North America. Designs and Topeka technologies have evolved over the years Jefferson Alton and these teams continue to show just how far City a solar car can go. Rolla ASC is a unique competition which promotes educational excellence and celebrates Neosho engineering creativity all while fueled by the spirit of friendly competition, teamwork, and, Stage Stops Teams overnight and start the next stage of course, the sun. Each team designs and START together the following morning. builds a solar-powered vehicle within a set of Broken Arrow rules, which then must pass a series of Checkpoints Teams are required to stop for a mandatory inspections and successfully complete a track check-in with officials and swap observers qualifier to prove the roadworthiness of the vehicle. Qualifying for ASC is an accomplishment in itself.

Once the green flag drops at the start line in Broken Arrow, OK on June 20, teams follow a pre-defined 1200-mile route, finishing in Naperville, IL on June 26. The route is broken into a series of stages with mandatory stops along the way to interact with the public and media as well as check-in with event staff for timing purposes and updates. More than just ENGINEERING

To finish the Tour of the The challenge of ASC begins long before Midwest route, teams will the solar cars hit the road. A solar car face hilly terrain , normal team really acts as a small business – traffic conditions, and attracting sponsors, managing public unpredictable weather all relations, developing and executing a while carefully managing two-year plan, and producing a solar car. their power. Winning this While most teams have many engineers, brain sport is a combination you will also find majors in business, of a reliable car, efficient marketing, art, and other fields. The solar driving, and a good car team multidisciplinary experience strategy to get you the serves these students well as they checkered flag. graduate and prepare for their careers. 3 The 2010 Rayce Season Scrutineering Raycing June 12-15, Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX June 20-26, Broken Arrow, OK to Naperville, IL June 20 After months of designing, building, and testing, solar The teams that make it into the Start Line | Broken Arrow, OK car teams arrive for scrutineering. For four days, the American Solar Challenge (ASC) Bass Pro Shops solar cars will undergo a series of inspections have already completed quite a covering all aspects of the car: mechanical systems, challenge. What lies ahead of Checkpoint | Neosho, MO electrical systems, body and sizing, and dynamic them is 1200 miles of road across Crowder College testing. Inspectors in each area make sure the solar the Midwest. The team that cars are built in alignment within the regulations and completes the route in the lowest June 21 have all safety features in place. Teams must pass all overall elapsed time wins. Stage Finish | Topeka, KS stations in order to compete in Formula Sun Grand Downtown Ramada Inn Prix and the American Solar Challenge. Teams rayce during the day, between the hours of 9am – 6pm. Each Scrutineering is also about testing the abilities of the solar car is escorted by a lead and chase vehicle that carry the other June 22 drivers. All drivers must pass the egress test, which team members and equipment for roadside repairs. Teams are Stage Start | Topeka, KS requires drivers to get out of the car unassisted in provided a detailed route book with step-by-step instructions and Downtown Ramada Inn 10 seconds or less. Drivers are randomly selected to maps. The route is broken into stages, and teams are required to stop complete the dynamics tests, which are as much at all checkpoints and stage stops along the way. Checkpoint | Jefferson City, MO about testing the car’s braking, turning, and stability Missouri State Capitol as it is about testing the experience of the drivers. For two hours in the morning and evening, June 23 teams are able to charge Stage Finish | Rolla, MO Qualifying The tight turns test the car’s stability and driver’s their batteries using the Missouri S&T skill. Only cars (and drivers) that prove reliable and solar car’s array. Many June 16-18, Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX safe on the track are permitted to participate in the teams have an array stand June 24 To qualify for the American Solar Challenge, teams on-road event, the American Solar Challenge. to angle the solar array Stage Start | Rolla, MO must successfully participate in Formula Sun Grand FSGP also provides practice for the team’s pit crew toward the sun for Missouri S&T Prix (FSGP). FSGP is a 3-day track race, where the in changing flat tires and troubleshooting issues with maximum exposure. Teams most laps completed wins. For qualifying purposes, the car. Teams can use this time to learn from one also use these non-raycing Checkpoint | Alton, IL teams are required to complete a minimum number another and borrow supplies – sportsmanship and hours to perform maintenance on the car, check the weather, determine Lock and Dam of laps on the 1.7 mile track. teamwork are strongly encouraged! their strategy for the next day, and hopefully get some sleep! June 25 Stage Finish | Normal, IL State University

June 26 Stage Start | Normal, IL Children's Discovery Museum

Finish Line | Naperville, IL Naperville North High School

Awards Ceremony | Naperville, IL North Central College, Wentz Hall 4 www.americansolarchallenge.org 5 University of Illinois State University Hochschule Bochum Infinium #2 Gato del Sol IV #3 Mercury III #5 Anthelion #9 SolarWorld No.1 #10

MEET THE TEAMS 17 teams are registered for the 2010 season, with all but one planning to compete in both Formula Sun Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge. We welcome our international teams Weight: 700 lbs Weight: 450 lbs Weight: 624 lbs Weight: 460 lbs Weight: 483 lbs from Canada, Germany, and Taiwan as Solar Cells: Emcore ATJ/BTJ Solar Cells: Emcore ATJ Solar Cells: China Sunergy Solar Cells: SunPower A-300 Solar Cells: AZUR SPACE 3G Gallium Arsenide well as the strong presence of our local Batteries: A123 Lithium Ion Phosphate Batteries: AA Portable Power High Power Li-Po Batteries: 1080 sub-c Ni-MH Batteries: Samsung Li-Ion SDI 18650-26C Batteries: Sanyo UR10650F United States teams. Safe travels, sunny Chassis: Carbon Fiber Chassis: Spaceframe 6061 Al Tubing Chassis: Chromoly steel tube frame Chassis: Aluminum space frame Chassis: Carbon Fiber days, and all the best to all the teams! Motor: CSIRO Motor: NGM SCM Motor: Power Tec Motor: NGM – SCM150 Motor: NGM Western Michigan University State Univ. of NY New Paltz University of Nusolar sc5 #11 Apogee #16 Sunseeker #20 Midnight Sun #24 SUN Hawk #28 Centaurus 2 #35

Weight: 624 lbs Weight: 414 lbs Weight: 378 lbs Weight: TBA Weight: 503 lbs Weight: 400 lbs Solar Cells: Mono Silicon (Sunpower A-300) Solar Cells: Sunpower C50 Solar Cells: Emcore Triple Junction Gallium Arsenide Solar Cells: SunPower A-300 Solar Cells: SunPower C-50 silicon Solar Cells: China Sunergy Batteries: Lithium Ion (LG Chem ICR 18650 A2) Batteries: WANMA Li-Po Batteries: EEMB Lithium Polymer Batteries: Lithium Polymer Batteries: LiFePO4 Batteries: BAK Lithium Polymer Chassis: Carbon Fiber Chassis: Carbon Monocoque Chassis: Monocoque Chassis: TBA Chassis: Tubular aluminum Chassis: Fiberglass Composite Motor: NGM Motor: NGM SCM-150 Motor: CSIRO hub motors (2) FW drive Motor: NGM SCM-150 Motor: NuGen sm-150 Motor: NGM MO Univ. of Science & Tech University of at Austin National Kaohsiung University State University Solar Miner VII #42 Schulich Axiom #65 Samsung Solorean #88 Apollo VI #95 Odyssey #256 Lobo del Sol #505

Weight: 375 lbs Weight: 441 lbs Weight: 350 lbs Weight: 284 lbs Weight: 450 lbs Weight: 700 lbs Solar Cells: Emcore ATG Gallium Arsenide Solar Cells: 1980 Gallium Arsenide Solar Cells: SunPower A300 Silicon Solar Cells: GaAs Solar Cells: SolarWorld A-262 Monocrystalline Si Solar Cells: Advent Ventura Batteries: Kokam Lithium Polymer Batteries: Lithium Polymer Batteries: LG 18650 Lithium Ion Batteries: Lithium Ion Polymer Batteries: Trustfire Li-Ion Batteries: Werker Lead-Acid WKA12-33C-J Chassis: Chromoly Steel Chassis: Composite Chassis: Chromoly Steel Chassis: Carbon Fiber Chassis: Titanium Chassis: Steel Motor: NuGen SCM Motor: NGM; CSIRO Motor: NGM Motor: MITSUBA-M2096D-ll Motor: NGM SC-M100 Motor: Vectrix 6 7

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“ car solar our for used term a is Raycer Car Solar a like Talk Lingo: the Understanding A Typical Day on ASC… In Appreciation of our Volunteers Solar Car FAQs Day 1, 7:00 AM – Batteries are released from ASC 2010 would not be possible without our volunteers. How do solar cars work? impound and morning charge time begins. Many have been with the event since the early years of Solar cars are very similar to electric vehicles, Sunrayce and we continue to thank except that they utilize energy straight from the How fast can they go? 9:00 AM – Wait for the green flag to drop. them for their dedication to the sun as opposed to a battery charger. Solar cells Teams must obey posted speed limits. Teams are released in 1-minute intervals. teams and the event! on the car convert sunlight into electricity, which in Regulations limit them to 65 mph. During testing, During the day – drive, drive, drive…and only if turn powers an electric motor to run the vehicle. solar cars have been clocked at over 100 mph. needed, stop to charge, fix a flat, change drivers Rayce Officials The green shirts identify the officials, who perform a Do the cars have air conditioning? Why do they look so different? Reach a Checkpoint – the team jumps out, points variety of roles from inspectors to stage/checkpoint Though teams are required to provide ventilation Conventional passenger cars spend more than 85% of the solar array towards the sun, and takes a much crews to our route advance team and on-road EMTs. for the driver, these are racing vehicles. Air their energy overcoming air resistance, known as needed restroom break. Drivers of support Many are also involved in the prep and planning work conditioning, radios, power windows, and other aerodynamic drag. Solar cars are designed to minimize vehicles go off to find the nearest fuel station. prior to the event and reviewing the technical design creature comforts would only consume electricity the energy lost to drag, resulting in some unique shapes. Observers are swapped, route updates are given, reports submitted by the teams. without improving the car’s performance. and the public gathers around to see the cars. Do solar cars have engines? Dan Bohachick Steve McMullen After staying the allotted time, Instead of an internal combustion engine, most cars Brian Call Bernie Neidert What about those 3…2…1..and they’re off again. not-so-sunny days? use a small electric motor mounted inside one of the Steve Day Dick Roberto wheels. Motor efficiency is typically over 90%. 6:00 PM – 9-hours after the Mark Eudaly Steve Rummel Solar cars carry batteries green flag, the raycing day ends Sue Eudaly Andrew Rutgers that can be charged using Can I buy a solar car? and evening charge time begins. Geoff Heavin Dan Saulsberry the solar cells. When These solar cars are built specifically for events and Teams have a 45-minute window Paul Hirtz Grant Smith facing clouds or needing are not suitable for the general public. However, to find a safe place to stop. Steve Hunt Ryan Smith extra power, the car uses you can buy hybrid electric vehicles or vehicles that Gail Lueck Greg Thompson this stored energy run on ethanol, natural gas, or other cleaner fuels. 8:00 PM – Battery impound, work on the car Marie McMullen Jim Williams (minus batteries), find lodging, eat dinner, call HQ, and get ready for the next day. Observers ? Observers wear orange shirts and volunteer to spend a Day 2 is much the same, except that it ends at a week on the road living and traveling with the teams. stage stop where all teams will meet together for Their role is to ride in the chase vehicle, monitor the solar stage awards and camaraderie. car’s progress, and ensure batteries are impounded at the appropriate time. Observers are the eyes and ears for the staff and get to experience first-hand the Like ASC? Check out FSGP! hospitality of the teams. Formula Sun Grand Prix Dennis Bearden Jordan Littlejohn is a 3-day track race held Andre Carpiaux Patrick Markan on a road course track. Rita Crocker Bill Mayberry FSGP also serves as the Taylor Fontenot Robert Rieffel qualifier for ASC, requiring Chloe Gibbons Jeff Sharp teams to demonstrate the reliability and stability of Dustin Grue Bill Stilwell the car on the track. On off-ASC years, FSGP is a Jimmy Hack Alisa Vancel great way to educate new team members. Kila Henry Louis Werner Brian Kamusinga

Additional thanks to the following staff who could not join us on the road but helped make ASC 2010 possible: Dan Eberle, Jason Kramb, and Cheryl Williams Special thanks to all of the local hosts responsible for 10 organizing the stage/checkpoint locations and activities.