Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026: About the race, full schedule, and teams competing

It’s now July, which means schools from around the world are making final preparations for the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026, and this year is going to be an especially notable one! A record 42 teams from colleges in the US, Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands are registered to compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix pre-qualifier track event in less than two weeks. This is a big deal for teams. Apart from FSGP being a competition in its own right, it’s the opportunity for students to pr