Solar Car Challenge plans Palestine stop on July 19 in race across Texas
The 2026 Solar Car Challenge “Cross-Texas Adventure” pulls into Palestine on Sunday, July 19, after completing the opening day of a 650-mile race across the state.
The Solar Car Challenge is a program that challenges high school students to spend up to two years planning, designing, building and racing a roadworthy solar car.
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