Solar Knights Racing Team: March 2013

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

In the News!

Last Wednesday we had an awesome workday. Not only did we start on modifying the battery box to comply with the 2013 Solar Car Challenge Race Rules, but we also got interviewed by Doreen Hemlock and Taimy Alvarez from the Sun Sentinel. They wrote a terrific article about the Solar Knights and how we are raising $30,000 for our cross-country race this summer, Texas to California. Please follow the link to view the article written by Doreen and photos captured by Taimy. We cannot thank them enough for getting our team out in the public and corporate view.

South Plantation High Solar Car Team Raising Money To Compete In Cross-Country Race

Photo by: Taimy Alvarez, Sun Sentinel

About Us

Hi! We are the South Plantation Solar Knights racing team. A group of extremely talented students who have built a fully functional solar-powered race car, Solar Knight III. We were the first team to compete in the challenge from the state of Florida. In 2011 we won first place in the Advanced Division at the Solar Car Challenge. We were also awarded the William Shih Award, which is presented to the solar car team displaying the highest level of technological achievement. We were lucky enough to race again in 2014, where we proudly took third in a hybrid, track and street race. The also received the Matt Tunnell Award, which is awarded to the solar car team displaying outstanding driving performance. After a year of rest, we plan to return to the challenge and take first in the Advanced Division. This year, we'll have to repair our old motors, rebuild the car's steering and suspension, improve the canopy, and repair the car's carbon fiber body. To accomplish this, though, we'll need the help of friends, companies, and mentors! We have had some amazing partners over the course of team's history, who's names are represented on the body of our car. Any sponsorship or donations are always greatly appreciated. You can visit our website, solarknightsracing.org, for contact information.

Solar Knight Alumni

Adopt-a-Cell and Sponsor Donations Welcomed!

The Solar Knights are offering a unique opportunity for you to become a team partner and invest in our project. Individuals, families, and small companies are welcome to participate in our “adopt-a-cell” program. The program offers solar cells for $20 each. There is no limit of how many can be purchased. Participating in the adoption program is tax deductible, and we would be happy to provide documentation of your donation. Supporting our team is simple! Just email the Solar Knights at sphssolarknights@gmail.com and we can send you all the information you need to be a Solar Knight Sponsor.

We are a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization
Thank you for your support!!!