American Solar Challenge 2016

The 2016 American Solar Challenge (ASC) was an intercollegiate solar car race on July 30 – August 6, 2016. The event was won by the University of Michigan. It was the 13th American national championship solar car race held.

Route

 * Day 1: Sat, July 30: Start in Brecksville, Ohio; must reach Dayton, OH checkpoint.
 * Day 2: Sun, July 31: Finish in Vincennes, Indiana.
 * Day 3: Mon, August 1: Start in Vincennes, IN; must reach St. Louis, Missouri checkpoint.
 * Day 4: Tue, August 2: Finish in Republic, MO.
 * Day 5: Wed, August 3: Start in Republic, MO; must reach Beatrice, Nebraska checkpoint.
 * Day 6: Thu, August 4: Must reach Gering, NE checkpoint.
 * Day 7: Fri, August 5: Finish in Scottsbluff, NE.
 * Day 8: Sat, August 6: Start in Scottsbluff, NE; finish in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Inspector Awards

 * Spirit of the Event: Minnesota
 * Abraham Poot Teamwork: Appalachian State
 * Safety: Poly Montreal
 * Overcoming Adversity: Iowa State
 * Array: Missouri S&T
 * Mechanical: Michigan
 * Electrical: Missouri S&T
 * Dynamics: Iowa State
 * Fastest Egress: Appalachian State