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Our Past Projects (1988 - Present)
"True progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more.
" - Oscar Wilde, poet and writer
Since its founding in 1988, the Midnight Sun Solar Rayce Car Team has been designing and building world-class solar cars, while educating and inspiring people all around the world. Each iteration of the car encourages a deep devotion to hard work, persistence, and a bit of ambition. It is with our teamwork that we can call ourselves one of the top teams in Canada. Over the years, we have been fortunate to receive a Guinness World Record, podium finishes, and numerous awards. With 10 cars under our belts, we are only getting started as Midnight Sun moves closer to a truly sustainable future.
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Midnight Sun I
Races Competed:
1990 General Motors Sunrayce (USA) - 24th Place
Fun Fact:
First Midnight Sun Rayce 'Car'
(Preceded by the Midnight Sun Solar Bicycle)
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Midnight Sun II
Races Competed:
1992 General Motors Sunrayce (USA) - 33rd Place
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Midnight Sun III
Races Competed:
1995 General Motors Sunrayce (USA) - 20th Place
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Midnight Sun IV
Races Competed:
1997 General Motors Sunrayce (USA) - 7th Place
- Top Canadian Team
- Technical Innovation Award
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Midnight Sun V
Races Competed:
1999 General Motors Sunrayce (USA) - 10th Place
1999 World Solar Challenge - 25th Place
- Finished 5th for "Cut-Out Class"
- Battler's Award for persevering through failed motor
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Midnight Sun VI
Races Competed:
2001 American Solar Challenge (USA) - 3rd Place
- Top Canadian Team
2001 World Solar Challenge (Australia) - 15th Place
Fun Fact:
In 2001, the Sunrayce was renamed the American Solar Challenge
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Midnight Sun VII
Races Competed:
2003 American Solar Challenge (USA) - 3rd Place
- Top Canadian Team
- Technical Innovation Award for Adaptable Fairing design
Fun Fact:
Guinness World Record holder for longest single journey by Solar Electric Vehicle (15,070 km)
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Midnight Sun VIII
Races Competed:
2005 North American Solar Challenge (USA) - 5th Place
- Top Canadian Team
Fun Fact:
In 2005, the American Solar Challenge was renamed
the North American Solar Challenge
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Midnight Sun IX
Races Competed:
2007 World Solar Challenge (Australia) - 16th Place
- Finished 2nd in "Challenge Production Class"
2008 North American Solar Challenge (USA) - 4th Place
- Top Canadian Team
2009 Formula Sun Grand Prix (USA) - 4th Place
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