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Engineering | STEM

Junior Solar Sprint

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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About the competition

Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is a STEM competition where middle school students design, build, and race solar-powered cars. It encourages creativity and the application of engineering and renewable energy concepts.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 1500
  • Cost: Varies
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Small Team
  • Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Teams of students design and build solar-powered cars using engineering principles. The cars are raced in local, regional, and national competitions to see which is the fastest and most efficient.
Open to middle school students in the U.S.
Trophies, certificates, and recognition for solar-powered vehicle designs
Teams of students design and build solar-powered cars using engineering principles. The cars are raced in local, regional, and national competitions to see which is the fastest and most efficient.
1. Register through a school or organization. 2. Design and build a solar-powered car. 3. Compete in local, regional, and national races.
Solar kits, engineering materials, teamwork
Based on design efficiency, creativity, speed, and overall performance of the solar-powered car.

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