2025 Formula Sun Grand Prix
Our Car,
Calypso
Calypso is our team's third-generation solar-electric vehicle. She has driven over 2,500 miles including in the 2024 American Solar Challenge, 2024 Formula Sun Grand Prix, and test driving. Calypso has been featured both on the global stage through international competitions, nationally from events like the Chicago Auto Show, and locally through outreach in the Urbana-Champaign community.
Scrutineering
Before Calypso is allowed out onto the track, we must pass several different safety checks in a process called scrutineering. This ensures that our car passes all of the regulations for the competition and is ready for the track. A critical part of scrutineering is dynamics, where we drive the car through events like slalom and figure 8 to show its stability and turning capability.
The Race
Once Calypso gets all greens and is cleared through Scrutineering, we are onto the race! This summer we hope to drive over 600 miles in the 2025 Formula Sun Grand Prix. The race is at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, KY. This is our second time racing on this track and we are excited to get back and show what we can do.
The Team
Captains
We would like to give a huge thanks to the Student Sustainability Committee, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Jason Schripsema, Cadence, and all of our sponsors for making it possible for us to build and race our solar car. Without your valuable help, we would not have been able to attend the race this summer and our whole team is so grateful for your support.