Who We Are
Hot Wheelz is a multidisciplinary, student-run solar racing team at RIT. By combining engineering, business, marketing, and teamwork, members gain valuable hands-on experience while tackling real-world challenges.
Annually, we compete in the track-based Formula Sun Grand Prix, and strive to qualify for the cross-country counterpart: The American Solar Challenge. Through real-world design and building experience, we are preparing students for leadership roles in all industries.
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Members are the driving force of the Hot Wheelz team!
At our shop, we have all the tools you will need to become proficient in any part of production. Membership is a great way to learn, network, and build workplace skills.
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Meet Nova!
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
In 2023, Hot Wheelz purchased a steel frame chassis and carbon fiber shells from Anderson University, IN. The car hadn’t competed since 2015 and needed numerous updates to meet current Formula Sun Grand Prix regulations. Hot Wheelz has since built a brand-new steel chassis with improvements from the old design. To make the car drivable, we also built and integrated the entire electrical system, dashboard, cockpit, and suspension.
We’ll see you at the Formula Sun Grand Prix!