MORE THAN
MILES.
656.7 miles. Four daily wins. One national title. A journey told by the people who lived it.
ONE TEAM.
ONE EXTRAORDINARY
JOURNEY.
From the first inspection to the last mile, the 2026 Solar Car Challenge became a test of engineering, resilience and the friendships built along the way.
The race
before the race.
Every solar car must first pass scrutineering: a comprehensive technical and safety inspection. For the Paladins, teamwork began long before the starting line.
“Leadership starts with listening.”
— Tomas N.
Every detail
counts.
Battery systems, solar arrays, data, steering, maintenance and communications all demanded the team's attention. Students turned classroom knowledge into race-day decisions.
“I learned that I am able to push myself further than I originally thought.”
— Emily H.
656.7 miles
of possibility.
Across the open roads of Texas, every mile brought a new problem to solve, a new decision to make, and another moment to remember.
“The feeling of driving the solar car on the open road in Texas was exhilarating!”
— Aiden P.
Champions.
Again.
Four first-place daily trophies. A second consecutive national title. But the biggest achievement wasn't just the distance covered—it was what the team accomplished together.
“We started as a team, became a family, and won the Solar Car Challenge.”
— Aiden P.MEET THE
2026 CREW.
An extraordinary journey, made possible by the students who designed, repaired, analyzed, drove and supported the car.
Our partners. Our pit crew.
Celebrating the supporters helping students build, learn and race.