Plans are underway for Cleveland Public Power’s annual Public Power Open House on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12 p.m.
The community favorite Solar Sprint returns for students in grades 3-8, and new this year is the DC Motor Race for high school students!
We need to know that you are as excited as we are, so sign up today to compete in the 8th Annual CPP Solar Sprint and the 1st Annual DC Motor Race. Find details for each race listed below.
The Solar Sprint is an opportunity to engage local students in fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities. We are happy to bring this fun, educational activity back to Cleveland students.
The goal of the Sprint is for students to learn, while building miniature solar-powered cars. The race promotes partnership and team building as each team will consist of a minimum of two (2) students, and a maximum of four (4). Each instructor will receive a Solar Sprint Kit, provided by CPP, containing the key components – solar panel, motor, wheels and other necessities. The final design of the car represents the ingenuity and imagination of the students.
Each team is assessed a $25, refundable entrance fee. The fee covers the cost of the kit, and represents a commitment of participation. CPP returns the fee on Race Day.
- There are two divisions for the competition – Junior and Senior. Juniors are students in grades 3-5 and seniors represent those in grades 6-8. So to join the fun:
- Recruit team members (teams must have a minimum of two (2) or a maximum of four (4) participants)
- Attend one of the Solar Sprint Engineering Workshops in September. We will confirm dates when you register
- Build your racecar
- Compete in the annual Solar Sprint race!
New this year is the DC Motor Race for high school students. The goal for this race is the same as the Solar Sprint - to engage students in a fun STEM activity where students learn while building a miniature battery-powered car. Each team is assessed a $25, refundable entrance fee. The fee covers the cost of the kit, and represents a commitment of participation. CPP returns the fee on Race Day.
To learn more, see the details below:
The DC Motor Race is a model car race for high school students. The students design and construct battery-powered cars, and compete in a race.
How do I enter?
- Recruit team members (teams must have a minimum of two (2) or a maximum of four (4) participants)
- Attend one of the DC Motor Engineering Workshops in September. We will confirm dates when you register
- Build your racecar
- Compete in the 1st Annual DC Motor Car Race
Call Cleveland Public Power’s Marketing Department at 216-664-3922 to receive a registration packet or visit CPP.org.