We are often asked how many students are needed to build a car. It can vary from one student to a class of students. Some schools make the Challenge a class exercise and build a number of cars and then hold their own competition to decide the fastest.
For schools entering the Western Power Solar Model Car Challenge for the first time, we strongly recommend contacting other schools for tips about building a car including how to get students started, where to find local motors and gears, the design of cars and materials to use.
We recommend you contact Fred Adler for practical advice and tips. Fred is a teacher and has participated in many Challenges.
Fred Adler
Phone: (08) 9276 9821 (evenings only)
Email: fred.adler@det.wa.edu.au
Visit www.tassolarcar.4t.com - car help – you will find lots of tips in John Jeffery’s “Model Solar Car Racing Design for Dummies 2008”. John runs Engineered Electronics - www.engelec.com.au - suppliers of maximisers.
Forrest Place, Perth
$500 for your school and a trip to Tasmania in November 2008 to compete in the Australian-International Challenge
Open to secondary schools and colleges.
Page update on 27 February 2008
