Our Goals

We consider the development of our car to be an enriching learning experience and a great way to build bridges between Illinois State University and the central Illinois community.

Our main goals are to:    

• Complete the 2005 North American Solar Challenge race in the top half of the finishing pack.

• Create public awareness of feasible applications of renewable resources.

• Promote an environmentally friendly approach to energy efficiency.

• Promote the kind of forward-looking technology required to meet society’s energy challenges.

• Provide an opportunity for students from different disciplines to work together, recognizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

• Give students the chance to tackle a project whose scale requires effective teamwork and the support of people and organizations outside their institution.

• Promote our sponsors as organizations who actively promote a strong economy and a clean environment by supporting the education of students who will one day be the stewards of both.

Achievability of the goal : Our first goal is an ambitious one for a first-time team. In the last race, only 12 of 20 entered cars completed the full distance. We have our work cut out for us.

How we will achieve our goal : With a dedicated and creative team, a pre-qualified car body, and a lot of hard work and cooperation.