Back in Zolder

With the setup of the first tents on the campsite next to the race track, the iLumen European Solar Challenge 2021 has finally started. We are looking forward to an exciting race weekend with 11 other solar teams and a total of 14 solar cars. The challenge consists of several stages, which will take place in the next days. First of all, the cars will undergo technical scrutineering. Then the solar cars are allowed to test on the race track and collect the first points for the overall ranking in the dynamic parcours. Finally, we are ready for the highlight – the 24h race from Saturday to Sunday.

But before it could really start, some preparations were required. A part of the team set up the various tents for sleeping and working next to the race track and prepared the dinner. Meanwhile, the last equipment was packed up at the workshop in Aachen and the two Sonnenwagen were loaded into the trailers.

Late in the evening the solar cars finally arrived at Circuit Zolder. After dinner and a briefing, both cars were prepared until late at night, so that everything is ready for tomorrow, since it’s the big day of Scrutineering.  Here, we need to prove that both Sonnenwagen comply with the regulations.