Tue, Jun 9, 9AM – Travel Day 1 to Half Way Point (12 Hours) [Directions]
Travel from Nacogdoches to Kentucky and spend the night there.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Louisville Shepherdsville Hotel,
282 Brenton Way Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165 +1-502-277-9670
Wed, Jun 10, 9AM – Travel Day 2 (9.5 hours) [Directions]
Travel to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester, Victor, New York by IHG
7502 Main Street Fishers, Victor, NY 14564 1-585-672-2100
Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Registration & Initial Static Events
Student and sponsor registration
Engine check begins
Frame checks
Sponsor meet-and-greet
Friday, June 12, 2026 – Static Judging & Tech Inspection
PURPLE SHIRT DAY
Design Evaluation Event -- SFA at 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM in Bay C in Presentation Tent
Presenters: Bobby, Ben, Mason, plus rest of team standing by for questions
Bring: Design Evaluation Notebook
How to Prepare: Use these Design Practice Questions and observe other teams
Cost Evaluation Event -- SFA at 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM in Bay C in Presentation Tent
Presenters: Marshall, Luke, Joshua, plus rest of team standing by for questions
Bring: Cost Evaluation Notebook
How to Prepare: Use these Cost Practice Questions and observe other teams
Brake checks
Practice track opens (as approved)
Announcement of design finalists
Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Dynamic Events
BAJA SHIRT DAY (SOLIDWORKS)
Acceleration Ben and Joshua + Team
Hill Climb Marshall and Luke + Team
Maneuverability Mason and Chris + Team
Suspension & Traction Bobby and Mason + Team
Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Endurance, Awards & Return Travel
PURPLE SHIRT DAY
Endurance driver meeting
Fuel and impound procedures
Endurance Joshua and Bobby + Team
Post-race impound and inspections
Awards ceremony and Banquet
Monday, June 15, 2026 – Return Travel
Travel to Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Louisville Shepherdsville Hotel
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Return Travel
Travel home to Nacogdoches
Unload vehicle and equipment