Join us on the race to ASC 2022!

Over the next two weeks, we are aiming to raise $10,000. This summer Brizo will race across the United States once again and we are confident that she will do even better this time around! The money will support Brizo and the team as they make the 2,000 mile long journey from Missouri to Idaho along the Oregon Trail as part of the 2022 American Solar Challenge.


Keep reading to learn more about the history of our team and the exciting perks that come with supporting Illini Solar Car.

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 Our Story

The Illini Solar Car team was founded in 2014, and shortly afterwards we built our first car Argo. Argo debuted at the 2017 World Solar Challenge, and went on to race over 10,000 miles across the United States and Australia. Argo competed in the 2018 American Solar Challenge, earning 7th place, and the 2019 Formula Sun Grand Prix, earning 4th place.

Our second car Brizo was unveiled in March of 2021. Brizo then debuted at the 2021 American Solar Challenge and Formula Sun Grand Prix. We placed 3rd at FSGP and 4th on the road, with the second highest official travelled miles of all teams. Brizo represents a significant design change and shift for our team - Brizo’s monohull design is sleeker and more efficient than Argo could ever have been. Our third car will again represent a step forward for our team as we continue to push the envelope of sustainable transportation.

Since our first year as a group of 20-some engineers, our team has grown to over 200, including majors from across the University of Illinois. Our students gain unparalleled experience with industry-standard tools and technologies in building our cars, preparing them for their further academic or professional careers. 

With another successful race under our belts, our team is eagerly looking forward to the future and what it holds for us. We will be racing Brizo once again in the 2022 American Solar Challenge, seeking an even better result and setting the stage for our third vehicle.

With this campaign, we are inviting you to support our mission as we race Brizo once again and aid us in expanding the horizons of solar car racing.

Please note: if you work for an organization that matches donations through Benevity or another method, please consider making your contribution in this manner to increase your impact. Your donation rewards will be adjusted to include the matching.

The Perks

To thank you for your donations, the following perks will be available.


$10 – $25:

Wallpaper Pack and Tax Benefits: A downloadable package of Illini Solar Car wallpapers for Desktop and Mobile devices as well as tax benefits for donating to a registered charity.


$25 – $50:

Postcard and Sticker:  A handwritten postcard from the team and a vinyl sticker featuring our logo.


$50 – $100: 

Team Shirt: A short sleeve team shirt. The classic Illini Solar Car apparel!

$100 – $250: 

Brizo Model: A 3-D printed model of the newest generation of the Illini Solar Car, Brizo.


$250 – $500: 

Calendar and Baseball Hat: Receive a 2022 Illini Solar Car Calendar with special photos from along the Santa Fe Trail and a blue embroidered baseball hat.


$500 - $1000:

Crew Neck and Sponsor Recognition: Receive a limited edition Brizo crewneck. Additionally, your name will be listed on the sponsor page of our website.


$1000+:

Day with the Team: Receive a limited edition picture book from our experience at the 2021 American Solar Challenge signed by the race team. You will also get to spend a day with the team on campus. See what it is like to build and race a solar car!

Thank you for Your Support !

Rohan Kamatar

Helen Yang

Christophe Guiard

Seetha Narayanan

Brian Buchheit

Thomas D'Souza

Prafulla D'Souza

Vicky Milonopoulou

Dimitris Lymberopoulos

Nick Zou

Russ Kaunas

Priyal Gosar

Erika and Todd Martin

Vaibhav Makar

Kate Shaffar

John Han

Rekha Narayan

Nick Li

Frederick Vong