From April 10 – 13, 2022, our first Shell Eco-marathon Mini Event took place at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, gathering teams from all over North America to defy the limits of energy efficiency.
The event brought together 350+ participants from 45 teams across three countries to compete with their Urban Concept and Prototype vehicles across ICE, Battery Electric and Hydrogen categories to win some great prizes. The excitement of being back on track after 2 years was palpable and an exclusive exciting appearance from NASCAR superstar, Joey Logano made our first track event of the season a truly special one.
Scroll down to watch the event highlights, hear from Joey Logano and meet the winners on and off the track. Plus, keep up to date on all upcoming events in the 2022 programme.
Title: SEM US Highlights
Duration: 01: 20
Description: Shell Eco-marathon US Highlights – Accessibility Transcript
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45 Teams
Three Countries
One Iconic Track
Norman Koch in vision:
Hello students, and welcome back on track to Shell Eco-marathon 2022!
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Shell Eco-marathon
United States
2022
Back on track
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Joey Logano appears full frame.
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Joey Logano
Shell-Pennzoil NASCAR driver for Team Penske
Joey Logano in vision:
I’m super excited that Shell Eco-marathon is back on track after two years, kicking it off right here, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Norman Koch
Global General Manager, Shell Eco-marathon
Norman in vision:
Shell Eco-marathon is a global student energy competition that crosses borders and cultures and allows students to collaborate and learn with the goal to address the future of energy.
Team member 1 in vision:
The best part of being back on track with Shell Eco-marathon was being able to drive on a track that I grew up watching.
Team member 2 in vision:
I love being a part of Shell Eco-marathon because of the unpredictability of the event. It’s a great learning experience and we always have to come up some solution on the spot.
Team member 3 in vision:
I have the opportunity to speak with tons of students from all around the world.
Team member 4 in vision:
I think it’s great team building, and just to see all of our hard work pay off.
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Follow #ShellEcoMarathon to keep up to date with all events in the 2022 season
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1st place: Mater Dei Supermileage Astro from Mater Dei High School, United States. Best result: 1142.7 mpg or 485.8 km/L
2nd place: Braves from Terre Haute South Vigo High School, United States. Best result: 301 mpg or 128 km/L
1st place: Cal Poly Supermileage from California Polytechnic State University, United States. Best result: 139.7 mi/kWh or 224.8 km/kWh
2nd place: Dunwoody Daredevils from Dunwoody College of Technology, United States. Best result: 94.1 mi/kWh or 151.4 km/kWh
3rd place: White Tiger from Granite Falls High School, United States. Best result: 78.6 mi/kWh or 126.5 km/kWh
1st place: Wawaseeblack from Wawasee High School, United States. Best result: 619.3 mpg or 263.3 km/L
2nd place: Knights, Alden-Conger High School, United States. Best result: 557.5 mpg or 237 km/L
3rd place: Urban Auto from Granite Falls High School, United States. Best result: 403.2 mpg or 171.4 km/L
1st place: Mater Dei Supermileage RUDI from Mater Dei High School, United States. Best result: 122.4 mi/kWh or 196.9 km/kWh
Title: Shell SEM USA On-Track – Joey Logano’s Top 5 Tips
Duration: 02:33
Description: Shell SEM USA On-Track - Joey Logano’s Top 5 Tips transcript
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2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion
27-time Cup Winner
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Joey Logano
Shell-Pennzoil NASCAR driver for Team Penske
Joey in vision:
Three words to describe Shell Eco-marathon, to me, is innovative, competitive and teamwork.
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Joey Logano’s 5 Top Tips for a successful Shell Eco-marathon
Joey in vision:
Shell Eco-marathon is one of the world’s leading student engineering competitions. Teams from across the globe compete to build the most energy-efficient vehicles – and they’re finally back on track.
As a championship-winning race car driver, I know a thing or two about successful competition. Here are some of my top tips for terrific teamwork.
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Tip 1
Teamwork
Joey in vision:
One of the key things here is to make sure that everyone is treated the same throughout the team. Not one person is more important than the next. You need everybody working together in unison to really see success.
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Tip 2
Communicate
Joey in vision:
I am a big fan of over-communicating. Don’t assume that people know what you’re thinking. You have to tell them where you think you’re at, where things need to be and over-communicate that to everybody.
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Tip 3
Learn from your mistakes
Joey in vision:
I think you need to learn how to love mistakes. Realise that when you make a mistake, you become smarter and stronger. And if you have that attitude, you never fail.
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Tip 4
Efficiency
Joey in vision:
Stay off the loud peddle. Get your foot off the gas, coast, do not use the break and try to roll momentum. That’s where the milage comes from.
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Tip 5
Learn the track
Joey in vision:
Understand what turns you can only go a certain speed in before you really start scrubbing around the corners. Learn where the hills are. Learn where the bumps are. You always want to keep the car on the smoothest surface possible, so understanding that without making the track distance any longer. Understanding where you want to have that top speed. Where the wind’s typically blowing.You gotta know the track that you’re on.
Don’t forget to follow #ShellEcoMarathon for all the latest from the teams. I’ll be keeping up with how everybody’s doing, so good luck and have a great season.
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Rolling Dukes from James Madison University, United States
Sask Eco UC from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada
Wheat Ridge STEM from Wheat Ridge High School, United States