Sunseeker 2010 FSGP and ASC

Tentative Event Schedule

 

Scrutineering

Dates: June 12-15 (Sat-Tue)

Location: Motorsport Ranch / other location near Cresson, TX

Scrutineering is a series of inspections covering the mechanical and electrical systems of the car in addition to body and sizing and dynamic testing. All solar cars and drivers must successfully pass scrutineering prior to being allowed onto the track.

Track Race - Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP)

Dates: June 16-18 (Wed-Fri)

Location: Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX

FSGP is a track race, which also serves as a qualifier for the road race. The top 12 teams in FSGP, which complete a TBD number of laps in a single day, will automatically qualify for ASC. Others can secure a spot in ASC by completing a TBD number of laps over two days with a certain minimum number of laps completed within one of those two days. The exact bar is still being determined.

Road Race - American Solar Challenge (ASC)

Date	Location
June 19	Travel day / Support Vehicle Inspections in Tulsa, OK
June 20	Start in Tulsa, OK; must reach Neosho, MO checkpoint
June 21	Finish in Topeka, KS
June 22	Start in Topeka, KS; must reach Jefferson City, MO checkpoint
June 23	Finish in Rolla, MO
June 24	Start in Rolla, MO; must reach Alton, IL checkpoint
June 25	Finish in Peoria, IL
June 26	Start in Peoria, IL; finish in suburb of Chicago, IL
June 27	Ceremonial run into Chicago, IL and awards ceremony

ASC is for those teams that successfully complete scrutineering and the qualifier to demonstrate that they are ready for the on-road challenge.  The route has been chosen to combine pieces of old routes used in previous events, giving a bit of an historical tribute for the 20 years of organized events in North America.  More details on the raycing regulations will be forthcoming as the details of the route and locations are finalized.