Light Speed

Episode 2

Racing A Solar Car Across The Australian Outback

And there they go! Under the bright desert sun, our participants encounter their first obstacles. Extreme heat, dangerous winds and wildfires are a sign of the Australian outback taking hold. But the dangers of experimental technology go even further and a spontaneous fire in a battery is a disaster for one of the teams.

Episode 3

The Tactics and Technology Behind Solar Car Racing

It's day two and the teams are starting to use tactics. They push their technology to the limit and take it one step further.

Episode 4

Speed, Spinning Out and Aerodynamics During A Solar Car Race

800 kilometers from the finish line. The remaining teams persist through heat and wind, some more successfully than others.

Episode 5

Navigating A Solar Car Through Killer Conditions

On the fourth day, the teams rush to make repairs as thunder and lightning and a strong wind raid their camp.

Episode 6

Catastrophe on the Final Stretch Of The World Solar Challenge

In the final of our 3,000-mile trek through the outback, things take a sharp turn for one of the teams. The remaining teams struggle to survive, but only one can win!