About

This year, the Coppell Solar Racing Team will be competing in the Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. This year, the race will be a track race where we will drive around the same 1.5 mile loop NASCAR drives on. A total of 42 teams, including us, have registered and are expected to compete this year. The event is open to the public and visitors are encouraged to come support the teams. ​

Visitor Requirement

ALL visitors are required to meet the following requirements. Violating the following requirements will get our team penalties, don't be the one to penalise the team!

1. Wear a full brim hat at ALL times. We have a few extra if you need to borrow one, please let the team know in advance if you will need a hat.
2. Wear closed toe shoes
3. Do NOT work on the car and stay in the garage at all times!

Please complete the form to the left to notify the team in advance to your visitation

Texas Motor Speedway

Address:
Texas Motor Speedway
3545 Lone Star Cir
Fort Worth, TX 76177
* Please enter through the south gate. We will be located in the Indy car garage in center field @ bay 24.

Race Schedule

Day	Time	Event
Friday, July 12	8:00 - 6:00	Scrutineering Day 1
Saturday, July 13	8:00 - 6:00	Scrutineering Day 2
Sunday, July 14	8:00 - 6:00	Scrutineering Day 3
Monday, July 15	9:00 - 12:00 & 2:00 - 5:00*	Race Day 1
Tuesday, July 16	9:00 - 12:00 & 2:00 - 5:00*	Race Day 2
Wednesday, July 17	9:00 - 12:00 & 2:00 - 5:00*	Race Day 3
Thursday, July 18	9:00 - 12:00 & 2:00 - 4:00*	Race Day 4

* Times posted are the actual times cars will be on the track

About Scrutineering Days

On scrutineering days, visitors will be able to watch the team as we complete our 7 stations. You will also be able to walk throughout the garage and watch the other teams. Visitors are not actually allowed to go with the team to the stations and must remain in the garage the entire time. 

Scrutineering Stations

1. Meeting General Requirements
2. Electrical and Battery Requirements
3. Tilt and Turning Radius Checks
4. Vehicle Handling - Slalom
5. Braking Test
6. Endurance Test
7. Electric-Solar Powered Vehicle Station

About Race Days

On race days, the solar teams which passed scrutineering will drive during the times posted above; the cars will line up on the track to begin racing 15 minutes before posted times. During race days, you will be able to watch the teams drive around the track as well as see teams fixing their cars as the break.

Team Updates

For team updates, Follow us on twitter! Below you can keep track of what Scrutineerins Stations we have Pased!

Station	Progress
1. Meeting General Requirements	Not Started
2. Electrical and Battery Requirements	Passed
3. Tilt and Turning Radius Checks	Passed
4. Vehicle Handling - Slalom	Passed
5. Braking Test	Passed
6. Endurance Test	Passed
7. Electric-Solar Powered Vehicle Station	Not Started

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