Aggie Beamer
In 1995, Texas A&M Solar Motorsports first entered the solar car racing scene with the Aggie Beamer.
More than 100 students from both colleges worked together on a multi-disciplinary team to design the first Sunraycer. Construction of the vehicle began in the Fall semester of 1994 and continued through the Spring semester of 1995. During the Spring semester, the Sunraycer was given a name: the Aggie Beamer. As race day approached, and with our team growing smaller, completion of the vehicle seemed unachievable.
Finally, with a team of only six members, the finishing touches were added to the vehicle the night before qualifying. As a result of our determination, the team had become stronger. Race officials noticed our Aggie Spirit and the team's togetherness. The six member crew of the Aggie Beamer representing Texas A&M, and indeed all of Texas, earned the Outstanding Teamwork Award.
1995 Challenger Qualifier
Forty-six teams reported to the Indianapolis Raceway Park for scrutineering and qualifying the week before the race. Of those teams, 38 passed the rigorous process.
Laps Completed:
66
1995 Sunrayce
Sunrayce 95 was a 9 day event made up of 8 single-day stages and one rest day. All but the first and last stages had a midday checkpoint. The event ran 1246 miles from Indianapolis, IN to Golden, CO.
The Texas A&M 1995 Solar Race Car Team finished 12th, with an average speed of 13.66 in 91:36:38.
Qualifying Placement:
9th
Class Specific Placement:
7th
North American Placement:
9th
