2011 evGrandPrix Events

In the Spring of 2011, two major electric vehicle GrandPrix racing events were held on Purdue Campus (West Lafayette) and at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).

The campus event was held at the Purdue GrandPrix track and the collegiate event took place during Emerging TechDay as part of the Indy 500's 100th Anniversary. Below are links to the results of the races and select imagery from the events.

2011 Purdue Collegiate evGrandPrix

In the Spring of 2011, Purdue hosting a regional evGrandPrix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Twenty-Five teams from ten universities, including two from the United Kingdom, and one from Ireland, raced 100 laps on pure electric power! This collegiate all electric go-kart race is designed to inspire students to develop innovative technologies and seek careers in electric vehicles--all while fostering the competitive environment of racing!

This was a great opportunity for students from across the nation to gather to share ideas, build friendships, and enjoy the exciting world of racing!