Fort Worth, Texas, USA. 23rd July 2013 - At a high school parking lot the Solar Pirate car from Tottenville High in New York City starts the 2013 Solar Car Challenge, marking the 20th year students have competed building cars powered by the sun. They will finish the race in Los Angeles, Calif., on 30 July. Credit: J. G. Domke/Alamy Live News


Getting ready to start the race to California. The Solar Pirates team from Tottenville High School in New York City, NY. 15 high school teams competed in the 20th annual meeting of the Solar Car Challenge. The educational program was launched in 1993 to teach high school students how to build and safely race roadworthy solar cars. See


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