Model Solar Car Mathematical Simulator

This Simulator is a mathematical approximation of a car on the figure of 8 track, it is not 100% accurate. However with accurate input data the simulator predictions are typically within 5% of results obtained from track testing. 

Instructions for use of the simulator - PDF file

Simulator - Microsoft Excel (xls) file

Important Dates

Race Dates:

  • 20th October 2012
    Main competition ScienceWorks
  • 21st October 2012
    Main competition ScienceWorks
  • 24th November 2012
    National Event @ Scienceworks
  • 25th November 2012
    National Event @ Scienceworks

Paperwork Dates:

  • 1st September 2012
    School registration due
  • 17th September 2012
    Team registration due

Latest News

09-03-2012 - Regulations for 2012 now available - Read more     
25-10-2011 - Congratulations to all our competitors - Read more     
17-10-2011 - Race day information avaliable - Read more     
07-09-2011 - Congratulations to Solar Eclipse - Read more     
16-05-2011 - School Registration Now Open for 2011 - Read more     
14-05-2011 - A warm welcome to our new website - Read more     
10-05-2011 - Regulations Now Avaliable - Read more     

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