Illini Solar Car Crowdfunding Campaign 2022

Illini Solar Car's first race as a team was competing in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in 2017 with our first car, Argo. Since then Argo went on to race twice in America. In 2021 our team debuted Brizo, the second-generation Illini Solar Car. Brizo went on to place 4th overall in the American solar challenge in 2021 and raced again in 2022.

Now, our team is ready to return to the world stage in 2023. We've been working hard on our most innovative car yet slotted to debut at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge next year. This race is the most prestigious and challenging solar race in the world. Starting in Darwin, our team will drive over 3000km (> 1800 mi!) along the Stuart Highway over the course of 5-7 days across the Australian outback to complete the race in Adelaide.

We need all the help we can get from friends and family in order to make it to Australia next fall. With your support, you’ll be helping our team build our third car and travel to the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

Learn more about the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge: www.worldsolarchallenge.org

Please note - if you work for an organization that matches donations through Benevity or another method, please consider making your contribution in this manner to increase your impact. Your donation rewards will be adjusted to include the matching.

As a thank you for your donation we’d like to offer you the following rewards. All levels include the perks of the previous donation levels.

$10 – $25:

Wallpaper Pack and Tax Benefits: A downloadable package of Illini Solar Car wallpapers for Desktop and Mobile devices as well as tax benefits for donating to a registered charity.

$25 – $50:

Postcard and Sticker: A handwritten postcard from the team and a vinyl sticker featuring our logo.

$50 – $100:

Team Shirt: A short sleeve team shirt. The classic Illini Solar Car apparel!

$100 – $250:

Brizo Model: A 3-D printed model of the current generation of the Illini Solar Car, Brizo.

$250 – $500:

Illini Solar Car Calendar: Receive a 2023 Illini Solar Car Calendar as well as an embroidered Illini Solar Car beanie hat.

$500 - $1000:

PCB Coasters and Sponsor Recognition: Receive a set of four coasters made from real printed circuit boards. Additionally, your name will be listed on the sponsor page of our website.

$1000+:

Day with the Team: You will get to spend a day with the team on campus!