Michigan State University Solar Racing Team
LYSANDER
The Challenge Ahead
This summer, we will conquer the 3.1-mile road course at Brainerd International Raceway, utilizing its expansive 3,000-foot front straight and technical sweeping turns to demonstrate peak aerodynamic efficiency and power management. Powered exclusively by the sun, we aim to maximize our lap count at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2026, proving the endurance of our student-led innovation on a world-class proving ground
THE ROAD AHEAD
Fall 2025
Design-Build Cycle Begins
Our newsest project: Lysander
This year our team is undertaking a one year design-build cycle compared to a typical two to four year timeline
Spring 2026
Road Testing, Strategy & Scrutineering
Completed car tested against competition rulebook, any components not found to be reliable remanufactured to better fit the job
Summer 2026
FSGP & ASC 2026
Preperation of team and final detailing for FSGP
Fall 2026
New Car Design Phase
Spring 2027
Manufacturability
Spartan engineers will make test parts throughout the design phase to ensure parts can be manufactured to work together easily and cost effectively
Summer 2027
Competition
Lysander will be brought back out to compete in the American Solar Challenge while the new car is in production
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