Super Mileage Team

Description of activity: Student activity with goal to design, construct and race vehicle powered by small output gas motor or electric motor and achieve highest fuel economy possible. The cars will hold a student driver and compete on the track. Students will have the opportunity to design, fabricate, weld, and test the car.

Where to go for more information: Ken Pashina, Tech. Ed D215

Length of season: October through the middle of May

Practice times: Meet 1-3 times per week depending on team needs. May require more as needed.

Practice site: Metals Manufacturing room D215.

Competitions: Brainerd Speedway Invitational, MN. The competition is usually the second week of May.

Eligibility requirements: Grades 9-12; Meet MSHSL and Wayzata Public Schools Eligibility Requirements. Maximum of seven students per vehicle. Four cars can be built.

Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee through EPay. Other costs depending on amount of money earned through fund raisers.

Awards criteria & type of awards: All team awards given at competitions.

Student leadership: Head of Design; Fund raising Coordinator.