Delaware students compete in 2013 Junior Solar Sprint

DOVER (May 17, 2013) – With the roar of full-sized NASCAR racers in the background, more than 80 middle and junior high school students from 10 schools participated in Delaware’s 19^th Annual Junior Solar Sprint Competition on Wednesday, May 15 near the Monster Monument at Dover International Speedway. DNREC’s Division of Energy and Climate organized the event to educate students about renewable energy and the environment through a creative and exciting competition.  Delaware TSA would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all of the competitors!

Race Results: Fastest car

• 1^st place: Beacon Middle School, Lewes – Car #18
• 2^nd place: Skyline Middle School, Wilmington – Car #5
• 3^rd place: Springer Middle School, Wilmington – Car #1
• 4^th place: Skyline Middle School, Wilmington – Car #6

Best Design:

• 1^st place: Caravel Academy, Bear – Car #17
• 2^nd place: Holy Cross School, Dover – Car #15
• 3^rd place: Springer Middle School, Wilmington – Car #2
• 4^th place: Springer Middle School, Wilmington – Car #1
• 5^th place: Milford Middle School, Milford – Car #11

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