Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park in Oxford will host the Greenpower USA Green Prix fall competition on Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing student teams together for a day of electric car racing and engineering challenges.
The competition, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is part of the Greenpower USA program, which encourages students to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through the design, construction, and racing of electric-powered vehicles.
The event will feature races in the F24 category, which includes students in grades 6 through 12. Participants will compete in four racing heats throughout the day, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing team performances.
The competition follows the annual spring race held January 26, 2026, which drew 53 teams.
The event schedule includes:
- 8:30 a.m. – Team safety meeting
- 9 a.m. – Heat 1
- 11 a.m. – Heat 2
- 1 p.m. – Heat 3
- 3 p.m. – Heat 4
- 5 p.m. – Awards ceremony
Admission to the event is free, although a $5 parking fee will apply.
Choccolocco Park is located at 954 Leon Smith Parkway in Oxford.
For those unable to attend in person, the competition will be livestreamed on the OHS Jacket Media YouTube channel.
The Greenpower USA program provides students with opportunities to apply classroom concepts to hands-on engineering projects while developing teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills through competitive racing.
