The need for speed: DE middle schoolers race solar powered cars

In Harrington – yesterday teams of middle schoolers from across the state went head-to-head in a solar powered model car race.

19 teams competed to see who had the fastest time trials, including a team from Beacon Middle School in Lewes, who placed 3^rd in the time trials and 5^th in creative design.

The competition has been an ongoing tradition for 20 years now, where students build model cars powered by solar panels.

DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin says, “the best learning happens while students are having fun. They gain fond memories looking back – and career ideas looking forward.”