| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Launch Event | March 19, 2009 at the Clipsal500 Adelaide |
| Close of Entries | June 30, 2009 (or when fully subscribed) |
| Teams Arrive | from October 12, 2009 (Darwin) |
| Scrutineering Solar Cars | from October 21, 2009 (Darwin) |
| Official Reception (invitation only) | October 23, 2009 (Darwin) |
| Start of Eco Challenge-Midday | October 24, 2009 (Darwin) State Square |
| Start of World Solar Challenge -8.30am | October 25, 2009 (Darwin) State Square |
| Urban Cycle-Eco Challenge Finish | October 30,2009 (Adelaide) |
| Display- Adelaide and Carsguide.com.au Awards | October 31, 2009 (Adelaide) Invitation only |
The solar cars will be on display for the public to see in Darwin at Hidden Valley Raceway on the 24th of October from 9am to 3pm and the eco cars will be on display from 9am until the Official Eco Challenge start at midday in State Square, Darwin.
This is a FREE event for the public to see the cars of today and the future, The solar cars commence their journey on Sunday the 25th of October at 8.30am from State Square, Darwin and we love to see you there,so please come and bring the family and cheer off the teams as they depart Darwin.
Follow the journey of 52 teams from15 countries, in both the World Solar Challenge and the Eco Challenge as they compete over 3000kms and head towards Adelaide, South Australia. In Adelaide there will be a FREE public display on Saturday the 31st. We encourage the public to see the cars of the future and bring their family and friends to enjoy the day. Cars will arrive form Thursday the 29th and 30th of October and make their way along King William Street to "Challenge Villiage" in Victoria Square Adelaide.
The Future. Here. Now.