Track-based competitions are the cornerstone of Shell Eco-marathon. There is nothing quite like designing and building your own ultra-energy-efficient car and then putting it to the test on an actual track – competing against other student teams from all over the world!
The health and safety of our participants are always our top priority. Over the past few months, Shell Eco-marathon has been closely monitoring the continuous, dynamic evolvement of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery has not been as fast as we would have hoped to enable us to move forward with the live Shell Eco-marathon mini events we were aiming to deliver this season.
This decision not to hold any mini events this season was not made lightly, and many potential risks, outcomes and impacts were carefully assessed and considered. Ultimately, given the current environment wehad no choice but to take this decisions, which we are sure you appreciate.
We would like to reassure all Shell Eco-marathon teams that, whilst live events in the 2021 season have not been achievable, we are dedicated to finding a safe way back to the track for the 2022 Shell Eco-marathon season which starts on September 1, 2021. We are working on what the 2022 season schedule will look like and will provide you with further updates in due course.
Shell Eco-marathon in 2021 also includes a Virtual Programme, featuring an exciting new Virtual League with five different challenges to put your STEM skills into practice. Be sure to check out how your team can get involved in the new season!
Given the uncertain and dynamic situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shell Eco-marathon 2021 mini events will not be rescheduled.
The Virtual Technical Inspection is its own virtual competition, with cash prizes and Virtual League points. However, if you are taking part only to fulfil the pre-requisite for the on-track event, it is no longer mandatory, and you will not be penalised if you decide to withdraw from this component.
No, the Virtual Technical Inspection is a component of the 2021 Shell Eco-marathon season alone. Neither your participation nor your withdrawal will have an impact on your registration for the 2022 season.
Yes! The Virtual Technical Inspection is still going ahead as a virtual competition. If you have already shared your materials, they will be reviewed and awarded points as per the rules.
Yes! We want as many teams to take part in the virtual offerings as possible and we are working on additional virtual elements for the registered teams. We will be announcing them in due course, along with details on how to join via email to all team managers.
Teams will receive certificates for each virtual competition they participate in. If you receive academic credit for your Shell Eco-marathon participation, please speak with your faculty member.
Prize money will be awarded for the virtual competitions that are taking place in 2021.