American Solar Challenge 2016

Updated on Dec 21, 2024

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The 2016 American Solar Challenge (ASC) was an intercollegiate solar car race on July 30 – August 6, 2016. The event was won by the University of Michigan. It was the 13th American national championship solar car race held.

Route

Day 1: Sat, July 30: Start in Brecksville, Ohio; must reach Dayton, OH checkpoint.

Day 2: Sun, July 31: Finish in Vincennes, Indiana.

Day 3: Mon, August 1: Start in Vincennes, IN; must reach St. Louis, Missouri checkpoint.

Day 4: Tue, August 2: Finish in Republic, MO.

Day 5: Wed, August 3: Start in Republic, MO; must reach Beatrice, Nebraska checkpoint.

Day 6: Thu, August 4: Must reach Gering, NE checkpoint.

Day 7: Fri, August 5: Finish in Scottsbluff, NE.

Day 8: Sat, August 6: Start in Scottsbluff, NE; finish in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Spirit of the Event: Minnesota

Abraham Poot Teamwork: Appalachian State

Safety: Poly Montreal

Overcoming Adversity: Iowa State

Array: Missouri S&T

Mechanical: Michigan

Electrical: Missouri S&T

Dynamics: Iowa State

Fastest Egress: Appalachian State

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