Michigan State University Solar Racing Team
We are a student run group composed of the next generation of talented engineers and entrepreneurs. We were founded in 2000, and have been competitively designing and racing solar-powered vehicles ever since. We aim to gain experiences that go beyond the classroom, while promoting a Greener future!
Leadership
Owen Winegara
President
Abdallah Daha
Electrical Director
Manbir Chadha/Rachel Schenck
Mechanical Director
Nicholas Bowers
Operations Director
Alyssa Andela
Business Director
I absolutely had no clue about how the things work on a car like the communication protocols, safety measures, fabrication and much more. But everyone here is so helpful and supportive that now I at least understand these basic things pretty clearly!
As a freshman, I was so confused (New environment, a lot of students and no friends from the school) and I didn’t understand a lot of things, however after talking with other members of Solar Car, I started to enjoy my time in this club, even I started to pursue Computer Engineering major, and receive knowledge from upperclassmen undergraduate students. Step by step, I get knowledges and after certain period, I can become a very good member, with decent skills to make our Solar Car better than other’s.
THE ROAD AHEAD
Fall 2024
Completion of Cynisca
Our new car Cynisca (started in 2022) be finished with new electrical and mechanical components. The design Spartan engineers have been working on for the last two years will be finalized for competion summer 2025
Spring 2025
Road Testing, Strategy & Scrutineering
Completed car tested against competition rulebook, any components not found to be reliable remanufactured to better fit the job
Summer 2025
FSGP 2025
Fall 2025
New Car Design Phase
With the completion of Cynisca the team will shift to creating a new and better car with the knowledge gained through the production and completion of the car
Spring 2026
Manufacturability
Spartan engineers will make test parts throughout the design phase to ensure parts can be manufactured to work together easily and cost effectively
Summer 2026
Competition
Cynisca will be brought back out to compete in the American Solar Challenge while the new car is in production
Email: michiganstatesolar@gmail.com
Shipping
Organization Name: Michigan State University Solar Racing Team
Small Orders: 428 S. Shaw Lane Room 2120 East Lansing MI 48824
Large Orders: 166 Service Road East Lansing MI 48824
