# Nomad · Bridgestone World Solar Challenge: sources

Row #34 of `experiences_v1.csv` (research pass 3 Oct 2026, IST). Dates and deadlines come from `cal.py` (date check 4 Oct 2026, IST), which is the source of truth for dates, with the 4 Oct 2026 source-rule audit applied. The page deliberately shows **no prices** and no contact emails; see the official site.

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Name, place (Darwin to Adelaide (about 3,000 km), Australia), continent | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced (primary) · https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/team-registration (secondary) |
| Usual timing: Every two years, in August (odd years) | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced (primary) · https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/team-registration (secondary) |
| What you build / use: BUILD a solar-powered car and drive it across Australia | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced (primary) · https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/team-registration (secondary) |
| How a traveller takes part: Enter a team (usually universities and schools) in the Challenger, Cruiser or other classes, or volunteer as event crew along the route | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced (primary) · https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/team-registration (secondary) |
| Participation level: Build-compete (application); Crew (volunteer) | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced (primary) · https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/team-registration (secondary) |
| Entry requirements / deadline: 2027 applications for entry are open (official page); teams must follow the 2027 regulations | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced (primary) · https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/team-registration (secondary) |
| Verification note (research pass): Dates and regulations from the official BWSC site (checked 14 Oct 2026). | experiences_v1.csv |
| Date: 22–29 Aug 2027: Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2027. Official: 22-29 Aug 2027 (start 22 Aug in Darwin; finish line opens 26 Aug; awards 29 Aug). Build/use: Solar-powered car, Darwin to Adelaide. How to join: Team application for entry; volunteer crew. | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced |
| Take-part route "Build a solar car and enter" (Team entry): Teams (usually universities and schools) build a solar-powered car under the 2027 regulations and apply for entry in the Challenger, Cruiser or other classes. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Take-part route "Volunteer on the event crew" (Crew): Volunteers help run the event along the route; register through the official volunteer page. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Check note: Held every two years: no 2026 edition. 2027 applications for entry are open. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |

## Skills you'll need (section 03)

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Skills (this experience): Solar electric vehicle design to the event regulations; Team management, logistics and support-convoy planning; Driving and race strategy over about 3,000 km of outback road | Skills research, checked 2026-10-14 (IST) |
| Difficulty (our estimate): Skilled team; prep time (our estimate): one to two years of team design and build. Difficulty and prep time are Curiosta editorial estimates for a first-timer, not organiser figures. | Curiosta editorial estimate |
| Refresher, practice and safety steps: Read the 2027 regulations and the team manager's guide before you apply. / Classes include Challenger (pure efficiency endurance) and Cruiser (practical solar cars). / Applications for entry for 2027 are open on the official site. / Volunteers help run the event along the route. / Start with a regional solar or electric-vehicle challenge. / Build and test subsystems (array, battery, motor) well ahead of the event. / Plan the convoy and outback logistics with the team. / Outback heat and remote roads: follow the event's safety rules. / High-voltage battery systems: trained team members only. | Our summary of the resources below |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (organiser)): Event Regulations (2027): The rules every 2027 car must meet. | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/regulations |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (organiser)): Event Applications: How to apply for entry in 2027. | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/team-registration |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (organiser)): Event Classes: What each class is for. | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/2027-event/event-classes |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (organiser)): Volunteers: How to volunteer at the event. | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/volunteers |
| Also consulted for the skills section | https://worldsolarchallenge.org/latest-news/2027-dates-regulations-announced |

## Check notes shown on the page

- Held every two years: no 2026 edition. 2027 applications for entry are open.

## Our grouping

- Levels shown: Team entry, Crew (our grouping of the CSV participation level "Build-compete (application); Crew (volunteer)").
- Usual months used by the month filter: Aug.