July 15-20, 2026 | 9:00 AM CT
Heartland Motorsports Park, Pittsburg, Kansas
The Formula Sun Grand Prix is a premier track-based solar car racing competition that serves as a qualifier for the American Solar Challenge. Teams compete on a closed circuit at Heartland Motorsports Park in Kansas, completing as many laps as possible over three days while strategically managing their energy resources.
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Tests vehicle efficiency, driver strategy, and team coordination in a controlled racing environment with continuous performance evaluation.
Top-performing teams earn the right to compete in the American Solar Challenge cross-country endurance race.
Provides invaluable data and experience for improving vehicle performance and race strategies.
Comprehensive vehicle scrutineering including electrical systems, mechanical components, and safety equipment verification to ensure all teams meet competition standards.
Teams get track time to test their vehicles, optimize performance settings, and establish starting positions for the main race days.
Three full days of racing from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Teams complete as many laps as possible on the 2.5-mile circuit while managing solar energy and battery capacity.
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