European Solar Challenge

European Solar Challenge The iLumen European Solar Challenge is the only 24-hour solar car endurance race in the world. Join as a team or volunteer: europeansolarchallenge.eu

Experience innovation and endurance at Circuit Zolder, 19–20 September 2026.

πŸ’‘ Want to be part of it? The European Solar Challenge (ESC) consists of several segments which together create the ESC. The main part of the Challenge is a full-day endurance race where power consumption is tested as well as teamwork and racing strategies. In addition to this β€˜Long-Run’, different smaller challenges crea

te an all-round exciting and inspiring event. All of these aspects will be considered when determining the winner of the ESC 2022. The challenge will take place from the 16th- 18th of September 2022 on the Race circuit in Zolder, Belgium. It is the perfect opportunity for you to compete and compare your team with others as well as strengthening the SolarCar-Network by exchanging experiences and creating bonds with teams from all over the world.

When the sun goes down, the real challenge begins πŸŒ™At the iLumen European Solar Challenge, the race doesn't stop when da...
07/09/2026

When the sun goes down, the real challenge begins πŸŒ™

At the iLumen European Solar Challenge, the race doesn't stop when darkness falls. For 24 hours, teams must balance speed, strategy and energy management in one of the world's toughest solar racing events. Will every team make it to the finish line? 🏁

International teams. A legendary circuit. 24 hours of endurance.And the best part? Entry to the iLumen European Solar Ch...
06/09/2026

International teams. A legendary circuit. 24 hours of endurance.

And the best part? Entry to the iLumen European Solar Challenge is completely free.

See you at Circuit Zolder!

While the solar cars are racing, the little ones have their own challenge waiting for them. 🏁🀸During iESC, our bouncy ca...
05/09/2026

While the solar cars are racing, the little ones have their own challenge waiting for them. 🏁🀸

During iESC, our bouncy castle village will be ready for some serious jumping, bouncing and fun! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

So bring the whole family and let the kids burn off some energy in between the racing action.

"What if we organised a 24 hour race... but with solar cars?" β˜€οΈIt started with one ambitious question.Today, it's the w...
04/09/2026

"What if we organised a 24 hour race... but with solar cars?" β˜€οΈ

It started with one ambitious question.

Today, it's the world's only 24 hour solar car race.
In our latest blog, founder Frans Joseph Joosten shares how one bold idea grew into an international event, why iESC has always been about more than racing, and what continues to inspire him after all these years.

🏁 Read the full story via the link in our bio.

03/09/2026

It’s officially iESC month! β˜€οΈπŸ

After months of planning, preparing and counting down, we can finally say it: the iLumen European Solar Challenge is happening THIS month! 🀩

Innovative solar cars. 24 hours of racing. Teams from all over the world. One unforgettable weekend at Circuit Zolder.

πŸ“… September 19 & 20
πŸ“ Circuit Zolder
🎟️ Free entry

Who’s ready for iESC 2026? πŸ‘€

01/09/2026

Missing the 24 Hours of Zolder already? πŸ₯²

Don’t be sad for too long… because in less than a month, another 24-hour race is coming to Circuit Zolder.

Same circuit. Same 24 hours. A completely different kind of racing. β˜€οΈπŸŽοΈ

See you then? 🏁

GIVEAWAY CLOSED / Last chance to enter! 😱We’re announcing the winner on September 1st! Who’s ready to enjoy an unforgett...
30/08/2026

GIVEAWAY CLOSED / Last chance to enter! 😱

We’re announcing the winner on September 1st! Who’s ready to enjoy an unforgettable day with the whole family? 🏁

Make sure to like, follow & comment for your chance to win! πŸ€

29/08/2026

No race without the right fuel. No race without the right ride. πŸβ˜€οΈ

During the iESC, keeps our crew fuelled, while .be keeps us moving around Circuit Zolder. πŸ•πŸš²

Because behind every 24-hour race are partners who help keep everything running. A big thank you for being part of the iESC!

𝐓𝐇𝐄 π–π€πˆπ“ πˆπ’ πŽπ•π„π‘: πŒπ„π„π“ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐂 2026 π“π„π€πŒπ’! 🏁With less than one month to go, it’s finally time to reveal the teams compe...
27/08/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 π–π€πˆπ“ πˆπ’ πŽπ•π„π‘: πŒπ„π„π“ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐂 2026 π“π„π€πŒπ’! 🏁

With less than one month to go, it’s finally time to reveal the teams competing in the iLumen European Solar Challenge 2026.

Teams from across Europe are heading to Circuit Zolder, ready to push their cars, technology and strategy to the limit in the world’s only 24-hour solar car race.

Two classes. Challenger & Cruiser.
Swipe to discover the teams and race numbers taking on iESC 2026.

Want to see them battle it out on track? Come experience the iESC weekend at Circuit Zolder!

πŸ“ Circuit Zolder
START β€” 19 September | 12:00
FINISH β€” 20 September | 12:00

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25/08/2026

We feel like some of you are just here for the giveaway… πŸ‘€

And honestly, we get it. 😏

You could win the iESC Family Experience and experience the European Solar Challenge like never before! πŸβ˜€οΈ

Think: a family ride around Circuit Zolder, a behind-the-scenes pit walk, getting inside a real solar car and some very special race-day moments for the kids. 🀩

Haven’t entered yet? Check out our giveaway post and join the race! πŸ†

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