WED 17TH SEPTEMBER 9AM – 3PM | TIGHES HILL TAFE
This event aims to educate students about renewable energy and capacity build STEM skills in an exciting and hands on way. Firstly designing, engineering and building their solar vehicles in the classroom they can then race their cars and boats in a series of fun races at the EV Challenge!
Win cash prizes, trophies and school recognition- experimentation, innovation and teamwork are the keys to success!
On the EV Challenge event day, your team will compete in a number of races on the straight and oval track, so your car must be durable and well-engineered. While designing your car. It is important to consider weight and size, the alignment of the wheels and motor, the tracks, friction and the gear ratio. If you are participating in the boat races you should also consider shape and form in order to develop a boat that will most effectively travel along the surface of the water. It is also important to do some testing prior to the event.
On the day, prior to racing, all cars and boats need to check in. Teams are encouraged to bring 6 ‘new’ AA batteries in case of bad weather.
The event will be a series of heats where the winning teams move forward to round two. Round two will be a knockout series of heats. Winners move forward and losers cheer on the winners until we get an overall winner
There are a number of prizes your team can win on the day these include:
The Design & innovation Prize will be awarded to the team that has best designed and implemented a component or device that is part of the solar powered car. This may be either an electrical or mechanical component in the car.
Teams entering the Team Spirit Prize must demonstrate positive interaction between innovators, supporters, and teachers. Feel free to dress up to support your team!
SOLAR SPRINT RACE (STRAIGHT TRACK) this race will test your car the winner will be determined by fastest across the finish line.
SOLAR SPRINT RACE (OVAL TRACK) this race will test your car’s endurance, the fastest car with the most staying power will win.
BOAT RACE (AQUA TRACK) this race will test your boat the winner will be determined by fastest across the finish line.
CO2 Dragster (DRAGSTER TRACK) this race will test your dragster the winner will be determined by fastest across the finish line.
Please email events@careerlinks.nsw.edu.au
