Georgia Tech and École de Technologie Supérieure Win Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix
Georgia Tech Solar Racing and École de Technologie Supérieure emerged as champions in their respective classes at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix held at Brainerd International Raceway. The event, which featured a record 39 teams, concluded with Georgia Tech winning the Multi-Occupant Vehicle class and École de Technologie Supérieure taking the Single-Occupant Vehicle class. The competition serves as a qualifier for the Electrek American Solar Challenge, a cross-country event. The Grand Prix tested the engineering skills of collegiate teams from the U.S., Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands, focusing on speed, efficiency, and vehicle design.